Category: Movies

‘Minions’ Opens at No. 1 but Falls Far Short of Earlier Films in the Franchise

The New York Times – Business:
The movie generated $36.4 million in ticket sales in North America for the holiday weekend, a 62 percent decline from 2024, the last time a “Minions” movie was in theaters.
Neon Buys ‘Artificial,’ a Film About OpenAI, After Amazon Dropped It

The New York Times – Business:
Neon purchased “Artificial,” which focuses on OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, after Amazon walked away from it following an investment in the start-up.
Comcast, NBCUniversal Split Drives Deal-Making Speculation

The New York Times – Business:
Almost as soon as the two companies announced a split, analysts rushed to consider potential merger and acquisition targets for each.
‘Supergirl’ Falters at the Box Office, Testing DC Studios’ Reboot

The New York Times – Business:
Overall, ticket sales for the weekend were up 21 percent from last year. But the expensive “Supergirl” debuted as a disappointing second, with an estimated $38 million.
YouTube Stars Take Center Stage at Creative Artists Agency

The New York Times – Business:
For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage.
‘The View’ Asks Its Audience for Help in Battle With F.C.C.

The New York Times – Business:
The daytime TV talk show is at the center of a dispute with the Federal Communications Commission over political speech.
Amazon’s Movie Arm Abandons Film About OpenAI

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The company, which invested $50 billion in the artificial intelligence start-up this year, will let the team behind the film, “Artificial,” try to sell the project to another studio.
‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tops Box Office as Disney Bets on ‘Star Wars’ Revival

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The movie, which cost $300 million to make and market, was expected to collect about $102 million from Thursday through Monday at domestic theaters.
Superman Experience at Warner Bros. Mirrors Hollywood’s Change

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Inside the reworked Stage 5, a hallowed soundstage where John Wayne once roamed and the cast of “Friends” sipped coffee on couches.
Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host

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It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.
‘Avatar’ Suit Focuses on Hot Topic in A.I. Age: A Character’s Face

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An actress accused the director James Cameron of stealing her likeness for a digitally created, blue-skinned warrior princess.
‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million

The New York Times – Business:
It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”