Walt Disney (DIS) dominates the box office and has quickly launched an incredibly successful streaming service because it owns some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. The company...
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U.S. Open ticket prices surge ahead of Serena Williams’ final tournament
Serena Williams reacts during a post-match ceremony after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland on Day 5 of the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 10, 2022...
Cineworld shares plummet more than 60% on bankruptcy reports
Cineworld, which operates 9,000 theatres in 10 countries, has warned that a lack of blockbusters is hurting admissions. Geography Photos | Universal Images Group | Getty Images LONDON — Shares of Brit...
‘Caroline’s Comedy Hour’ Returns With Scott Koondel’s Sox Entertainment
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 17: General overview at the SiriusXM’s O&A20: Unmasked With Opie & Anthony … [+] Special Celebrates 20 Years Of Opie & Anthony at Carolines On Broadw...
MSG Entertainment explores possible spinoff that would include NY arena
Fans arrive to Madison Square Garden before the game between the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks on February 23, 2021 in New York City. John Smith | Corbis News | Getty Images Madison Square...
Embracer Group buys rights to ‘Lord of the Rings’ films, other Tolkien intellectual property
Still from “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” New Line Cinema Swedish company Embracer Group said Thursday that it agreed to acquire Middle-earth Enterprises, which owns worl...
Vince McMahon paid $5 million to Donald Trump’s foundation, WWE finds
Vince McMahon (R) and Donald Trump attend a press conference about the WWE at the Austin Straubel International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mark A. Wallenfang | Getty Images Ente...
LeBron James agrees to $97 million contract extension with Lakers
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 1, 2022 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Adam Pantozzi | National Bas...
This contrarian investor gave a timely warning for the last big tech top. He now sees the biggest drop of this bear market dead ahead.
When can we truly say goodbye to this bear market? While Bank of America’s global fund managers are no longer “apocalyptically bearish,” some on Wall Street remain wary. Add our call of the day to tha...
‘Flash’ star Ezra Miller’s apology is not a get out of jail free card, experts say
Actor Ezra Miller arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Justice League’ at Dolby Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Axelle/bauer-griffin | Filmmagic ...
What to do on the island of Jersey? Beaches, food, hotels and tunnels
It’s an island that is closer to France than to England — yet it is part of the British Isles. It’s home to miles of tunnels built during World War II — but by German rather than British ...
No Way Home’ return to theaters
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Sony Spider-Man, the Na’vi and a ragtag group of galactic rebels are making their way back to theaters at the end of t...
Web3-based digital entertainment company InterPop launches trading card game
InterPop, a Web3-based digital entertainment company, has launched the public Beta of its all-new trading card game called Emergents Trading Card Game (TCG). The launch marks a landmark step in the co...
Alibaba, JD.com, and Bilibili Fall on Report Tencent to Sell Meituan Stake
Text size Tencent holds a 17% stake in food delivery company Meituan. GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images Alibaba, JD.com and some of China’s biggest companies saw billions wiped off their value Tuesday...
The World’s Largest Hedge Fund Sold 5 Chinese Stocks. Here’s Why.
Text size Bridgewater Associates no longer owned stock in Alibaba Group Holding as of June 30, according to a regulatory filing. Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, is pictured above. STR...
WeWork’s Adam Neumann secures millions in funding for his new company Flow
Adam Neumann is back. The billionaire businessman who founded office-sharing company WeWork Inc. WE, -4.70% is back with another company called Flow, a residential real estate company attempting to ad...
Blumhouse’s ‘The Black Phone’ shows that horror, and original storytelling, has a place at the box office
Any apprehension Jason Blum had about the future of the box office has been quelled now that “The Black Phone” has surpassed $150 million at the global box office. Blum was one of many tha...
Blumhouse is no longer producing Mattel’s Magic 8 Ball movie
Magic 8 Ball by Mattel Source: Amazon Blumhouse is no longer a producing partner of Mattel’s planned Magic 8 Ball film. On Friday, co-founder and producer Jason Blum told CNBC that the horror pr...
Chicken Soup Completes Redbox Acquisition, Ending a Weird Meme-Stock Tale
Text size A Redbox video rental kiosk. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has finished its purchase of Redbox , winding up one of this year’s strangest meme-stock ep...
Indian travelers more confident than Japanese, Aussies
For the most part, residents of Asia-Pacific can travel again. But some are more confident about packing their bags than others. Travel confidence is “diverse and nuanced” in the region, a...
Gala Film Spearheads a New Era of Entertainment
[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] Gala, the successful blockchain gaming and music platform have announced the launch of Gala Film. The new platform continues the brand’s commitment to providin...
Disney is raising prices, but this time, don’t blame inflation
Another major American company is raising prices again, but this time, don’t blame inflation. Disney is increasing the price on its streaming products and signaled that a price hike could be in ...
The CEOs of Disney and Devon Energy deliver upbeat outlooks to CNBC
The CEOs of two Club holdings spoke to CNBC on Thursday: Walt Disney Co. ‘s (DIS) Bob Chapek and Devon Energy’s (DVN) Rick Moncrief. Here what you need to know: Disney CEO Disney’s t...
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment surges again as it closes deal to buy Redbox
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment CSSE, +29.96% shares jumped 29% in preopen trade, after rallying by 30% on Wednesday, as it closes its deal to buy DVD retailer Redbox Entertainment RDBX, -52.8...
Disney raises prices for streaming services
Disney unveiled a new pricing structure that incorporates an advertising-supported Disney+ as part of an effort to make its streaming business profitable. Starting Dec. 8 in the U.S., Disney+ with com...
Disney (DIS) fiscal Q3 2022 earnings
A performer dressed as Mickey Mouse entertains guests during the reopening of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S., on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images If...
What’s the best way to invest in tech stocks right now? This strategy is working well for one fund manager.
Technology stocks have been rallying for weeks. But there are plenty of arguments that we’re in the midst of a bear-market rally and that more volatility lies ahead, especially for the rapidly growing...