LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Superhero film “Black Panther,” heralded for its mainly black cast and vibrant celebration of African culture, won the top Screen Actors Guild award on Sunday, boosting its stature ahead of next month’s Oscars ceremony. “Black Panther” ... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” easily maintained its reign in North America, adding $19 million during its second weekend of release for a domestic tally of $73.5 million. Despite a steep 53 percent decline, the weekend haul of “Glass... More »
(Reuters) – Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) forecast first-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, even after a record quarter for new customers, sending shares of the world’s largest streaming service down 4 percent in after-hours trading. Inve... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – In a surprise box office victory, STX’s “The Upside” doubled expectations with its $19.5 million debut, enough to defeat “Aquaman’s” three-week reign in North America. Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart co-star in “The Upside,” which mar... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An attorney for R. Kelly on Friday called a new documentary series about the R&B singer a “for-profit hit piece,” and said the latest accusations of abuse by the Grammy-winning musician were a “complete fabrication.” The six-hour docume... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The U.S. television audience for the 2019 Golden Globe awards fell about 2 percent, but a slew of popular movies and celebrities among the nominees helped the ceremony buck a trend that has seen much steeper declines for big entertainme... More »
(Reuters) – Madame Tussauds-owner Merlin Entertainments Plc has entered into a partnership agreement to build a Legoland theme park in South Korea, the company said on Monday. Merlin, which operates the London Eye, said the deal with the Gangwon Provincial Gov... More »
(Reuters) – The New York Yankees are in talks with Amazon.com Inc and Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc about a joint bid for the team’s regional sports network, Yes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The baseball t... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman” is the King of the Seven Seas — and now the box office. The DC adventure dominated in North America with a splashy $72 million debut, including previews. That’s a hefty start during a month that, aside from “... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Audrey Geisel, the widow of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss and an avid promoter of his legacy, died this week at her California home at age 97, a representative confirmed on Friday. Geisel married the writer, whose real name w... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” topped a quiet weekend at the domestic box office, marking the third straight win for the animated sequel. It earned $16.2 million in its third week of release, generating $140 million since it o... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Movies about race, politics and music dominated nominations for the Golden Globe awards on Thursday, setting the stage for a lively Hollywood awards season leading up to the Oscars in February. Dark comedy “Vice,” a scathing look at the... More »
(Reuters) – Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Grab has invested $100 million in Indian hotel-reservations startup OYO, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday. Both companies are backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T). The investme... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” recharged for its second consecutive weekend atop the North American box office, generating a healthy $25.8 million. That marks a decline of just 53 percent, and pushes the animated sequel’s dome... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Tom Cruise’s latest, “Mission: Impossible — Fallout,” is on its way to a No. 1 debut at the North American box office with an estimated $59 million. Should predictions hold, Paramount’s sixth installment of the franchise will finish... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Carrie Fisher will be featured in the next “Star Wars” movie, using previously unseen footage she recorded before her death, Walt Disney Co. studio said on Friday. Actor Mark Hamill, whose Luke Skywalker character appeared to die in las... More »
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Braving Europe’s heatwave, more than 150 Santas from around the world donned their heavy suits and full beards at their annual conference in Denmark. As the 61st World Santa Claus Congress kicked off in Copenhagen, many of the delegates ... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – For years, Dumbo the Flying Elephant hung from his living room ceiling, a Mr. Toad Wild Ride car was parked in his library and Bashful’s cart from Snow White’s Scary Adventures sat on his front lawn in suburban California. Now collector... More »
(Reuters) – Papa John’s International Inc (PZZA.O) on Sunday adopted a shareholder rights plan, or a “poison pill”, with a 15 percent trigger to deter existing stockholders from amassing a controlling stake in the company. The company also declared a dividend ... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – In a twist ending straight out of a movie, “The Equalizer 2” shot past “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ to steal the box office crown. Going into the weekend, it looked like “Mamma Mia! 2” would easily debut at No. 1. Final numbers won... More »
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Actor Chris Pine surprised superhero fans with an appearance alongside “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot on Saturday but offered no explanation for how he will return to the film franchise following his character’s fiery death in the last mov... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Ant-Man and the Wasp” squashed the competition at the domestic box office. The Marvel sequel — starring Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly — opened with $76 million from 4,206 North American locations. That start is significantly ahead... More »
(Reuters) – Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) premiered its first original series in India in a sheen of Bollywood glitter on Wednesday, upping the stakes in its battle with streaming rival Amazon Prime (AMZN.O) for a chunk of the country’s more than 1 billion potential vi... More »
FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) – Several bidders, including Liberty Global, are preparing offers for TV production company Endemol Shine, maker of classic reality show ‘Big Brother’ and the dystopian ‘Black Mirror’ dramas, before an initial deadline next week. ITV... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Long before filming began, actress Evangeline Lilly had an idea of the fighting style she wanted to display with her Marvel superhero character, the Wasp. Lilly, known for her role on science-fiction television series “Lost,” said she w... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Though new entries “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Uncle Drew” scored higher debuts than expected, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” still reigns supreme at the domestic box office. “Fallen Kingdom” picked up $60 million from 4,48... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Dinosaurs are ruling the box office again. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” topped estimates to devour $150 million from 4,475 locations in North America this weekend. While it fell short of its predecessors’ record-shattering $208.... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Charlie Sheen’s “Two and a Half Men” character was run over by a bus and got a full-scale funeral. “Glee” actor Corey Monteith died in real life and had a tribute episode. “House of Cards” will return minus scandal-tainted Kevin Spacey,... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Solo: A Star Wars Story” continues to falter at the box office. Disney and Lucasfilm’s latest brought in $29.3 million from 4,381 locations over the three-day period. With a 65 percent decline from its $84 million three-day launch,... More »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Michael Jackson’s estate sued ABC on Wednesday, arguing that a special the network aired last week about the pop singer’s final days used his songs and music videos without permission. The copyright infringement lawsuit, which also names A... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – The force was not with “Solo: A Star Wars Story” at the box office. The latest installment struggled over the Memorial Day weekend, securing $103 million in 4,381 North American locations over the four-days, according to Monday esti... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Estimates for “Solo: A Star Wars Story” are continuing to fly low. Disney and Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars” prequel is now looking to make $101 million in North America during its four-day holiday weekend debut. The Han Solo origin film’s... More »
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1 trillion wealth fund voted against a motion at Shell’s annual meeting urging the energy giant to set climate targets, despite a push the fund is making for more firms to do so. Long-term investors with $10.4 trillion of assets unde... More »
(Reuters) – Celebrity chef Mario Batali, who already faces sexual harassment accusations from four women, is under criminal investigation by the New York Police Department for sexual misconduct, television program 60 Minutes said on Sunday. Batali “vehemently”... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Deadpool might not consider himself a superhero, but its latest installment is off to a powerful start. The Marvel Comics film from 20th Century Fox debuted in North American with $125 million in 4,349 locations. That wasn’t enough ... More »
BEIJING (Reuters) – Hollywood’s push for greater access to China’s booming film market – delayed since last year – has become tangled in broader trade talks between Washington and Beijing, a potentially thorny position amid whipsawing trade relations. Negotiat... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Avengers: Infinity War” has maintained its staying power at the domestic box office. The Disney and Marvel blockbuster earned a huge $61.8 million in its third weekend. Combined with its $200 million launch in China, “Infinity War”... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Avengers: Infinity War” can check off yet another record: The second-highest second weekend of all time. Disney and Marvel’s latest collaboration earned $112.5 million from 4,474 locations in its second frame. The 56 percent declin... More »
QINGDAO, China (Reuters) – Wang Jianlin, the billionaire boss of China’s Dalian Wanda Group, said on Saturday he will turn the northern port city of Qingdao into a global film production hub as he launched a sprawling studio complex in a ceremony attended by h... More »
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Avengers assembled in full force at the box office this weekend. “Avengers: Infinity War” took North America by storm, opening with $250 million in 4,474 theaters. While numbers could fluctuate before an official tally comes in on M... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An animated “Star Wars” children’s television series that draws visual inspiration from Japanese anime will debut later this year on the Disney Channel, Walt Disney Co and its “Star Wars” subsidiary Lucasfilm said on Thursday. “Star War... More »
(Reuters) – Hedge fund Elliott Advisors has become the second activist investor to call for Whitbread (WTB.L) to split its hotel and coffee shop businesses after emerging as the largest shareholder in the British company. Elliott, which disclosed a 6 percent s... More »
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – After a weekend of fluctuating projections, Dwayne Johnson (just barely) owned the North American box office after all. Though earlier estimates looked like the second frame of “A Quiet Place” would take the weekend, New Line Cinem... More »
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – “A Quiet Place” was looking to make noise at the weekend box office, and it delivered. Paramount Pictures’ thriller directed by John Krasinski soared past estimates to a massive $50.3 million opening in 3,508 theaters. That’s enoug... More »
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – Steven Spielberg’s latest blockbuster topped the domestic box office over the four-day holiday weekend. Warner Bros.’ “Ready Player One” debuted in line with recent projections of $53 million from 4,324 locations. The film opened T... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday latched onto the huge viewership for the revival of ABC’s hit 1990s working-class comedy “Roseanne” as evidence that his supporters want shows that speak to their concerns. “Look at her ratings,” ... More »
90th Academy Awards – Oscars Backstage – Hollywood, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Alexandre Desplat holds the Oscar for Best Original Score for “The Shape of Water” as Guillermo Del Toro is seen accepting the Best Director Oscar on the television screen. REUT... More »
A view of the Alibaba Group booth during the 2018 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Steve Marcus SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s entertainment arm has signed a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co in a deal that will ... More »
FILE PHOTO: The Twenty-First Century Fox Studios flag flies over the company building in Los Angeles, California U.S. on November 6, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo (Reuters) – Comcast Corp is considering a new offer for Rupert Murdoch’s Twenty-First C... More »
People are seen on the Main Street during Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration in Anaheim, California May 22, 2015. The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the 60th anniversary with a 24-hour open day. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni NEW YORK (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co said on... More »
Cast member Lupita Nyong’o poses for a portrait while promoting the movie “Black Panther” in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (In Feb. 6 item, corrects black Marvel superhero movies description in first paragraph) LOS AN... More »
Dark drama "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" was the big winner with four Golden Globes awards on Sunday on a night marked by scathing jokes about sexual harassment and passionate odes to those breaking their silence. More »
Co-Founders of VICE Shane Smith (L) and Suroosh Alvi (R) pose as they arrive for the 20th Annual Webby Awards in Manhattan, New York, U.S., May 16, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar (Reuters) – Vice Media co-founders issued an apology on Saturday, saying the Millennial... More »
FILE PHOTO: Contestants await the results after competing in the swimsuit component of the 97th Miss America Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S., September 10, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Makela/File Photo (Reuters) – The head of the organization that stages... More »
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates with Vice President Mike Pence and Congressional Republicans after the U.S. Congress passed sweeping tax overhaul legislation on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 20, 2017. REUTER... More »
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the new film in the beloved space saga, opened with massive ticket sales that put it on track to ring up around $200 million at domestic theaters over the weekend, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Friday. More »
ABC Television Network said on Friday that it fired celebrity chef Mario Batali from its daytime cooking show, "The Chew," after he was accused of sexual misconduct. More »
The 21st Century Fox logo is seen outside the News Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File photo (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co’s deal with Twenty-First Century Fox Inc gives the world’s best-known enter... More »
As "Star Wars" fans gear up for "The Last Jedi," the anticipated next installment in the Skywalker series, its star and writer-director shed some light on how the franchise was mapping a future beyond the beloved characters. More »
FILE PHOTO: Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, on December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Carrie Fisher’s final performance as ... More »
An interior view shows the first Disney store opened on Friday in Moscow, Russia, December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva MOSCOW (Reuters) – Though too cold for a theme park, Russia’s underserved toy market makes it an attractive business prospect for Walt ... More »
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The evil villain Thanos is preparing to take over the universe and Marvel has recruited all of its cinematic superheroes, from Iron Man and Thor to Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, to save the galaxy in Wednesday’s new trailer for “Avenge... More »
Walt Disney Co executive John Lasseter, who heads animation at both Disney and Pixar, told company staff on Tuesday he was taking a six-month leave of absence following what he called "missteps" including unwanted hugs that made employees uncomfortable, accord... More »
Restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings Inc (BWLD.O) has received a takeover bid valued at more than $2.3 billion from private equity firm Roark Capital Group, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. More »
The galaxy far, far away is expanding further on screen with a new trilogy of "Star Wars" films outside of the ongoing Skywalker saga, Walt Disney Co said Thursday, to be overseen by Rian Johnson, the director of the franchise's upcoming film "The Last Jedi." More »
Saudi Arabia embarked on an anti-corruption purge on Sunday involving the arrest of royals, ministers and investors including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal, one of the kingdom's most prominent businessmen. More »
Netflix Inc added more subscribers than expected around the world in the third quarter and projected growth in line with Wall Street forecasts, saying it had a head start on rivals as internet television explodes globally. More »
Five Hollywood film studios have joined together to offer a new service designed to make it easier for consumers to collect digital movies that they can watch at home or on mobile devices, the studios said in a statement on Wednesday. More »
Walt Disney Co and cable operator Altice USA have finalized a new multiyear programming agreement that keeps ESPN and other networks in millions of New York-area households, the companies said on Thursday. More »
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) has threatened to pull its programming from the fourth largest U.S. cable distributor, Altice USA, if the two parties cannot reach a deal before the end of the month, the cable company said on Sunday. More »
Streaming service Hulu made Emmy history on Sunday by becoming the first digital platform to win a top series award with its dystopian saga "The Handmaid's Tale." More »
The Handmaid's Tale won the television Emmy award on Sunday night for best drama series. More »
Egypt's tourism revenues jumped by 170 percent in the first seven months of 2017, reaching $3.5 billion, a government official told Reuters. More »
Walt Disney Co will send "Star Wars" characters into the realm of augmented reality next week to draw fans into stores as they release new merchandise tied to upcoming movie the "The Last Jedi," the company said in a statement on Thursday. More »
Netflix Inc is in "active discussions" with Walt Disney Co about keeping Marvel and "Star Wars" films after 2019, when new Disney and Pixar movies will stop appearing on the streaming service, a senior executive said late on Thursday. More »
The Grammys is looking to break into China, but it will have to do so without the help of some of its top stars - Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga among others - after it pledged to bring only well-behaved artists to meet Chinese censors' demands. More »
Director Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas arrive for the world premiere of Dunkirk in London, Britain, July 13, 2017. By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – An unlikely battle emerged at the box office this weekend between “The Emoji Movie” and “Dunkirk.” ... More »
Local villager Lazar, walks past murals on the wall of his house, depicting him and Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May, in the village of Staro Zhelezare, Bulgaria, July 28, 2017. A group of young Polish artists are bringing a splash of colorful street art t... More »
People dressed as Santa Claus take take part in the World Santa Claus Congress, an annual event held every summer at the amusement park Dyrehavsbakken, in Copenhagen. Scanpix Denmark/Nikolai Linares/via REUTERS It’s summertime in Denmark but Santas from around... More »
70th Cannes Film Festival – Closing ceremony – Cannes, France. 28/05/2017. Jury member Will Smith reacts on stage. Roy More »
FILE PHOTO: Sunac China Holdings Ltd logo is seen during a exhibition in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, May 25, 2015. Picture taken May 25, 2015. China Daily/via REUTERS/File Photo Dalian Wanda Group said it would sell Chinese tourism projects and hotels ... More »
The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 – Actor Tom Holland. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Spider-Man is officially a box office overachiever.As of Sunday morning, ... More »
The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 – Actress and singer Zendaya and actor Michael Keaton. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Roy More »
Cast members Kristen Wiig (L) and Steve Carell attend the premiere of ‘Despicable Me 3’ in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 24, 2017. REUTERS/Phil McCarten By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – The tiny, yellow, animated blobs have done it again.Illumina... More »
File Photo: The Discovery Communications headquarters building is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland December 3, 2009. REUTERS/Brad Bower/File Photo Discovery Communications Inc and Time Warner Inc’s Turner are taking the unusual step of streaming full episodes o... More »
Actor Mark Wahlberg arrives for the U.S. premiere of the film ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – It seems the “Transformers” franchise is rusty.As of Su... More »
FILE PHOTO – ‘Joy’ and ‘Sadness’, characters of the animation film ‘Inside Out’, pose at its premiere at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California, U.S. on June 8, 2015. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo A parenting and child development specialist has sued W... More »
Cast member Armie Hammer poses at the premiere of ‘Cars 3’ at the convention center in Anaheim, California U.S., June 10, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – This weekend featured a heated race between four new films that open... More »
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai Disney Resort during a celebration ceremony to mark its first anniversary in Shanghai, China June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT. Walt Disney celebrates t... More »
FILE PHOTO: Chairman of Anbang Insurance Group Wu Xiaohui attends the China Development Forum in Beijing, China March 18, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo Founded as a provincial auto insurer, Anbang Insurance burst from obscurity with a $2 billion bid fo... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., June 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque More than 190 Democratic lawmakers sued President Donald Trump in federal court on Wednesday, saying he had accepted fund... More »
Cast member Gal Gadot poses at the premiere of ”Wonder Woman” in Los Angeles, California U.S., May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Different weekend, similar story: “Wonder Woman” is box office royalty.The Warner Bros.... More »
Lights are projected on the facade of the Gran Hotel Manzana during its official inauguration, in Havana, Cuba June 7, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer Towering cranes dot the Havana skyline as communist-run Cuba races to build luxury hotels, amid indignation among some... More »
FILE PHOTO: Lean, finely textured beef (LFTB) is produced at the Beef Products Inc (BPI) facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska November 19, 2012. REUTERS/Lane Hickenbottom/File Photo ABC News’ characterization of a South Dakota meat processor’s ground-beef pr... More »
Cast member Gal Gadot poses at the premiere of ”Wonder Woman” in Los Angeles, California U.S., May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – “Wonder Woman” is officially a box office hero.The Warner Bros. and DC Comics film app... More »
The Premiere of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 18/05/2017 – Actor Johnny Depp. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES(Variety.com) – Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tal... More »
Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett Late actress Carrie Fisher was supposed to be the leading force of the ninth film in th... More »
The Hotel Santa Isabel is seen in Old Havana, Cuba May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer U.S. online travel services company Expedia (EXPE.O) said on Tuesday it had started offering online booking for hotels in Communist-run Cuba, hoping to capitalize on a boom in to... More »
FILE PHOTO: Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency and former Walt Disney Company president arrives for the the annual Allen and Co. media conference Sun Valley, Idaho July 7, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo A former Los Angeles art dealer wh... More »
