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‘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.
Hollywood’s Message to Red States: Our Movies Are for You
After a period of openly using movies to display progressive values, studios seem to be heeding a message from many ticket buyers: Just entertain us.
‘Twisters’ Takes Off at the Box Office
The disaster movie was on pace to sell roughly $80 million in tickets in North America over the weekend, 60 percent more than expected.
Hallmark+ Will Arrive in September, Joining the Streaming Fray
Hallmark+, which arrives in September, will include free greeting cards and a “Hallmark Hunk” competition show.
‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Is a Throwback Amid Summer Blockbusters
Directed by Greg Berlanti, the film amounts to a Hollywood experiment: Is there still room at the multiplexes for original movies aimed at grown-ups.
Hallmark+ Will Arrive in September, Joining the Streaming Fray
Hallmark+, which arrives in September, will include free greeting cards and a “Hallmark Hunk” competition show.