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Universal Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May
Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as...

Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Plays to Near-Empty Theaters
Francis Ford Coppola spent roughly $140 million on the film, which debuted to an estimated $4 million in weekend ticket sales.

Will Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” Flop?
Mr. Coppola has spent $120 million on his new movie, “Megalopolis.” Most box office analysts predict that he’ll get far less in return.

Disney Animation Boss Steps Down to Focus on ‘Frozen’ Sequels
Walt Disney Animation Studios is replacing Jennifer Lee, its chief creative officer, after an uneven six-year tenure.

Amazon Joins Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association has been wooing the company for years. The addition gives the group a lot more muscle.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Hands Warner Bros. a Lifeline
The movie has made roughly $190 million in its first 10 days, giving the studio a needed hit after a summer of misfires.

‘Alien: Romulus’ Solidifies Disney’s Box Office Rebound
After struggling in recent years, Hollywood’s biggest movie company has now delivered four hits in a row, dominating the summer with a 42 percent market...

Disney Details New Projects for Theme Parks and Cruise Ships
The company, which has recently seen softening visitor demand, will spend billions to build new rides and expand its cruise ship fleet to 13 from...

Disney Parks Struggle, Exposing New Trouble Spot
Companywide profit increased, the result of hit movies and streaming growth. But Disney said softening theme park demand “could impact the next few quarters.”

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reverses Marvel’s Box Office Slump
The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie.