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Humorous `Guardians` set Marvel on new path for superhero movies

Cast members (L-R) Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Pom Klementieff, Chris Pratt, Kurt Russell, Karen Gillan, director James Gunn and Michael Rooker pose as they attend a premiere of the film ”Guardians of the galaxy, Vol. 2” in London, Britain, April 24, 2017. REU... More »

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Disney`s `Pirates` rolls out red carpet for rare China premiere

Fans wait ahead of the red carpet event for the global premiere of the film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’, in Shanghai, China May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song Walt Disney Co’s latest outing of “Pirates of the Caribbean” rolled out the red ca... More »

Snoopy moves in with the Teletubbies at DHX Media

DHX Media Ltd is buying the entertainment unit of Iconix Brand Group Inc for $345 million, adding the Peanuts comic strip and cartoon character Strawberry Shortcake to its roster of brands that includes “Bob the Builder” and “Teletubbies”. More »

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`Star Wars` embraces girl power with new heroine stories, toys

Some of Mattel’s Star Wars merchandise is seen at the 114th North American International Toy Fair in New York City, U.S., February 21, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith “Star Wars” is beefing up its girl power through a new series of animated short movies featurin... More »

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ABC ‘Pink Slime’ case headed for trial after appeal is rejected

The Beef Products Inc (BPI) headquarters is pictured in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota November 19, 2012. REUTERS/Lane Hickenbottom ABC Broadcasting has lost a last-ditch bid before South Dakota’s highest court to avoid a trial in a beef producer’s $5.7 billion de... More »

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U.S., Canada lift global box office as international sales flat

A general view at the premiere of ”Finding Dory” at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California U.S., June 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Worldwide movie ticket sales increased by 1 percent to a record $38.6 billion in 2016 as theaters in the United States and... More »

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Airbnb embarks on China push with more staff, local name

Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-founder of Airbnb, speaks to the Economic Club of New York at a luncheon at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S. March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar U.S. short-term rental giant Airbnb Inc will triple its China staff thi... More »

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Disney stole `Zootopia,` writer claims in U.S. lawsuit

FILE PHOTO – The characters of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde pose at the premiere of ”Zootopia” at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California February 17, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Walt Disney Co was sued on Tuesday by a longtime Hollywood screenwrit... More »

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ABC ordered to face defamation trial over `Pink Slime` reports

The Beef Products Inc (BPI) headquarters is pictured in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota November 19, 2012. REUTERS/Lane Hickenbottom A South Dakota state judge has ordered ABC Broadcasting to face a potential $5.7 billion defamation lawsuit claiming it damaged Beef... More »

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`Avatar 2` movie `not happening` in 2018, James Cameron says

FILE PHOTO – Director James Cameron announce a long-term agreement which will bring ”Avatar” themed lands to Disney parks as he speaks at a media briefing in Glendale, Calfornia, U.S. on September 20, 2011. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo The sequel to all-tim... More »

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China gives greenlight to dozens of Trump trademarks

The headquarters of the China Trademark Office is seen in Beijing, China, March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee China has granted preliminary approval for 38 trademarks linked to Donald Trump, documents on China’s state trademark office show, giving the U.S. Presid... More »

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Box Office: `Logan` roars with massive $85.3 million debut

Actor Hugh Jackman poses cloth puppets, a traditional type of opera during a news conference during Asian premiere of the X-Men series film ‘Logan’ in Taipei, Taiwan February 28, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu By Brent LangLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Logan” tore in... More »

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`Beauty and Beast` gay character sparks Christian boycott calls

Cast member Emma Watson poses at the premiere of ”Beauty and the Beast” in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 2, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni An evangelist preacher is calling for a boycott of the upcoming Walt Disney film “Beauty and the Beast” because it fea... More »

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`Beauty and the Beast` features Disney`s first gay character

Director Bill Condon and actors Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Luke Evans, and Josh Gad (L-R) pose for photographers on the red carpet for the film ”Beauty and the Beast” in Shanghai, China February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song Walt Disney Co’s live-action adaptation... More »

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Tweeting accountant blamed for Oscar best picture blunder

Brian Cullinan (R) and Martha Ruiz (L) of PricewaterhouseCoopers confer on stage after the Best Picture was mistakenly awarded to ‘La La Land’ instead of ‘Moonlight’. Cullinan gave presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway the wrong envelope for the Best Pictu... More »

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Oscars draw lowest U.S. audience since 2008 with 32.9 million viewers

89th Academy Awards – Oscars Vanity Fair Party – Beverly Hills, California, U.S. – 27/02/17 – Floriana Lima and Best Actor winner Casey Affleck for Manchester By The Sea. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok ABC’s Sunday night broadcast of the Academy Awards hosted by comic... More »

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Amazon, Netflix grab a share of Oscar glory

89th Academy Awards – Oscars Backstage – Hollywood, California, U.S. – 26/02/17 – Casey Affleck poses with his Oscar for Best Actor for ‘Manchester by the Sea’ REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Silicon Valley crashed Hollywood’s biggest awards show on Sunday as Amazon.com... More »

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Paramount CEO Brad Grey to step down

Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures Brad Grey attends the premiere of ”FENCES” in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 19, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Brad Grey will step down as the chairman and chief executive officer of Viacom Inc’s Paramount Pictures... More »

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Box Office: `Lego Batman` flies high over `Great Wall,` `Fist Fight`

Cast members Michael Cera and Rosario Dawson pose with Lego characters at the premiere of the movie ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Dave McNaryLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “The Lego Batman Mov... More »

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Disney plans midnight `Star Wars` event to unveil `Last Jedi` toys

Characters of Star Wars take part in an event held for the release of the film ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ in Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee, France, December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Walt Disney Co and major retailers will release the galaxy’s... More »

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YouTube, Disney ditch PewDiePie over anti-Semitic content

YouTube unveils their new paid subscription service at the YouTube Space LA in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, California, United States October 21, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson YouTube and Walt Disney Co have cut their ties with influential Swedish social media s... More »

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Disney CEO Iger says he is open to extending his term

FILE PHOTO – The logo of the Disney store on the Champs Elysee is seen in Paris, France, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen/File Photo Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Tuesday he is open to extending his term as the head of Walt Disney Co (DIS.N), offering ... More »

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Madonna granted permission to adopt twins from Malawi

Madonna performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Indianapolis, February 5, 2012. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Malawi’s High Court on Tuesday granted Madonna permission to adopt twins from the So... More »

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Hasbro bucks glum holiday trend with strong profit, sales beat

Disney Princess Royal Shimmer Dolls are seen in this undated handout photo provided by Hasbro. REUTERS/Hasbro/Handout via Reuters Hasbro Inc (HAS.O), the No. 2 U.S. toymaker, bucked the glum holiday-quarter trend, as it reported better-than-expected quarterly ... More »

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Wanted: high-tech grads to work with Aussie farmers

Officials observe a weed-spraying function on a robot in wheat paddocks near the township of Emerald, in the state of Queensland, Australia, in this handout picture taken on August 9, 2016. Swarm Farm/Handout via REUTERS Parts of Australia’s farming industry a... More »

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Ethics lawyers to sue Trump over foreign payments

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Inaugural Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Reception in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 22, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts A group including former White House ethics attorn... More »

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With Oscars in sight, Amazon, Netflix lead streaming at Sundance

FILE PHOTO – Actors Michelle Williams (L) and Casey Affleck pose for photographers at a Gala screening of their film ”Manchester by the Sea” at the 60th BFI London Film Festival in London, Britain October 8, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo Roy More »

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More TV networks follow Netflix to binge-watching model

FILE PHOTO — The Netflix logo is pictured on a television in this illustration photograph taken in Encinitas, California, U.S., January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Traditional TV networks are following Netflix Inc’s (NFLX.O) lead by releasing all n... More »

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`Star Wars` makers vow not to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher

FILE PHOTO – 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/File Photo The studio behind the “Star Wars” movie franchise said on Frida... More »

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Sony Entertainment CEO exiting for a top role at Snap

File Photo: Michael Lynton, CEO Sony Entertainment and CEO and chairman Sony Pictures Entertainment, speaks during an investors’ conference at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo November 18, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Sony Entertainment Chief Executive Michael ... More »

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Priyanka Chopra recovering after mishap on `Quantico` set

File Photo: Actress Priyanka Chopra arrives at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 8, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Actress Priyanka Chopra is resting at home after a “minor incident” on the set of her ABC show... More »

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Trump`s son-in-law Kushner to become senior White House adviser

Donald Trump speaks as his son-in-law Jared Kushner (L), daughter Ivanka listen at a campaign event at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, New York, U.S., June 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s... More »

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North American movie box office sets record in 2016

A general view at the premiere of ‘Finding Dory’ at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California U.S., June 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni The North American movie box office raked in $11.4 billion in 2016, making it the highest-earning year in history, accordi... More »

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`Rogue One` crosses $400 million, `Sing` scores over new year`s

People ride an escalator under a Star Wars Rogue One poster at AMC Empire 25 on Christmas Day in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 25, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly By Brent LangLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Sing” loomed l... More »

Disney faces `Star Wars`-size dilemma over loss of Carrie Fisher

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/File Photo Carrie Fisher’s unexpected death on Tuesday did not just leave “Star Wars” f... More »

Scarlett Johansson is 2016 top-grossing movie star

Actor and honoree Scarlett Johansson poses at Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California U.S., October 14, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Scarlett Johansson was named the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in ... More »

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Live TV streaming providers tap into viewer`s tastes

Hulu, Dish Network Corp’s Sling and other streaming services battling for customers who are ditching cable are working to make new live TV services more personalized for each user, an effort to help viewers navigate a sea of movies, news and television shows. ... More »

Murdoch`s Twenty-First Century Fox bids $14 billion for UK`s Sky

The flag of the Twenty-First Century Fox Inc is seen waving at the company headquarters in the Manhattan borough in New York June 11, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo Rupert Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA.O) has struck a preliminary deal to... More »

At least 11 killed in hotel blaze in Pakistan

Men gather at hospital morgue to identify their relatives who were killed after a fire had erupted in a hotel early morning in Karachi, Pakistan, December 5, 2016. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro A fire at a luxury hotel in the Pakistani city of Karachi killed at least ... More »

`Moana` Tops Slow Post-Thanksgiving Weekend With $28.4 Million

Alan Tudyk, Rachel House, Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Scherzinger and Temuera Morrison. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok By Brent LangLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Moana” sailed to the top of the domestic box office for the second consecutive weekend. The Dis... More »

Box Office: `Fantastic Beasts` Debuts to Magical $75 Million

Eddie Redmayne (L) poses with writer J.K. Rowling as they arrive for the European premiere of the film ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ at Cineworld Imax, Leicester Square in London, Britain November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall By Brent LangLOS ANGELE... More »

Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Sessions

Donald Trump sits with U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, U.S., October 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo The main U.S. visa program for technology workers could face renewed scrutiny under President-elect Donald Trum... More »

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AT&T acquisition of Time Warner may avoid FCC oversight

AT&T Inc (T.N) may bypass a powerful telecommunications regulator by offloading a Time Warner broadcast station, analysts say, as the telcommunications giant braces for what is expected to be a lengthy and tough antitrust review of its proposed $85.4 billion d... More »

AT&T-Time Warner deal sparks calls for scrutiny in Washington

Signage that reads Time Warner is seen at the Time Warner Center in New York City, October 23, 2016. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith AT&T Inc’s (T.N) proposed $85 billion takeover of Time Warner Inc (TWX.N) generated skepticism among both Democrats and Republicans on ... More »

Donald Glover to play young Lando in `Star Wars` Han Solo film

Cast member Donald Glover speaks at a panel for the television series ”Atlanta” during the TCA FX Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, California U.S., August 9, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Actor and singer Donald Glover will be playing Lando Calriss... More »

Ben Affleck`s `The Accountant` dominates with $24.7 million

Cast member Ben Affleck (3rd L) poses with co-star Anna Kendrick (2nd L), as cast members J.K. Simmons (L), Cynthia Addai-Robinson and John Lithgow watch, at the premiere of ”The Accountant” at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California U.S., October 10,... More »

Factbox: Key winners at the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards

Executive Producers David Benioff (C) and D.B. Weiss (R) accept the award for Oustanding Drama Series for ‘Game of Thrones’ at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake The 68th Primetime Emmy Award... More »

`Sully` Flies High to $35.5 Million U.S. Opening

Cast member Tom Hanks poses at the premiere of ‘Sully’ in Los Angeles, California U.S., September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Dave McNaryLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Tom Hanks’ “Sully” has taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American loc... More »

Univision deletes Gawker Media posts subject to lawsuits

People walk past a building that lists offices for Gawker Media in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Univision Communications Inc said on Saturday it has deleted postings subject to active litigation against Gawker Media Group Inc to... More »

Zika spreads to Miami Beach, U.S. expands travel warning

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen inside Oxitec laboratory in Campinas, Brazil, February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker/File Photo Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mo... More »

Hong Kong’s first Zika case tests negative

Workers from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department kill mosquitoes outside a construction site near a residential area in Hong Kong, China August 26, 2016, after the first case of Zika was confirmed in the city. REUTERS/Bobby Yip Hong Kong’s first Zika... More »

Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG hit by malware: HEI

By Alwyn Scott | NEW YORK NEW YORK A data breach at 20 U.S. hotels operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts for Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt and Intercontinental may have divulged payment card data from tens of thousands of food, drink and other transactions, HEI said on... More »

Star Wars actor behind R2-D2 robot dies aged 81

LONDON British Star Wars actor Kenny Baker, who played the robot R2-D2 in six of the films, has died aged 81, Baker’s niece told the BBC on Saturday. Baker, who was three feet, eight inches tall, had suffered from a long illness, his relative said. In addition... More »