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Move Over, Mouse Ears: For Disney Adults, There’s a New Obsession

Tiny stuffed animals that use magnets to stay perched on your shoulder have become a must-have accessory for some theme park superfans.

A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze

A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.

‘Weapons’ Gives Warner Bros. Another Outstanding No. 1 Opening

In second place with about $44.5 million in global ticket sales, Disney’s “Freakier Friday” marked a box office comeback for Lindsay Lohan.

Disney Settles Suit Brought by Gina Carano Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing

Gina Carano sued Disney after it dropped her from “The Mandalorian” for posting conspiracy theories and right-wing views on social media.

NFL Will Get a Stake in ESPN in a Complex Deal

The network and sports league announced a deal that gives the N.F.L. an ownership stake in ESPN. In exchange, the network will control some of…

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Breaks a Box Office Curse

The movie, the fifth effort to adapt the comic characters for the big screen, was expected to collect about $220 million worldwide in its first…

How Will David Ellison Tackle the Big Problems at Paramount?

The cable business has cratered. The news division is in turmoil. A.I. is coming for movies. And those are just the obvious challenges.

How Will David Ellison Tackle the Big Problems at Paramount?

The cable business has cratered. The news division is in turmoil. A.I. is coming for movies. And those are just the obvious challenges.

‘Superman’ Helps Save Warner Bros., Too

The film took in $217 million this weekend and is the latest part of a startling turnaround for the studio, which has now released five…

‘F1: The Movie’ Gives Apple Its First Box Office Hit

But the movie cost at least $350 million to make and market, analysts said, so it will need to attract substantial crowds in the weeks…