Wicked and Gladiator Ii Give Hollywood Hope for Strong Holiday Box Office

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Gap shares surge as it raises guidance, touts 'strong start' to holiday

Gap said Old Navy's sales fell after hurricanes led to store closures and warm weather deterred sales in its kids category.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Hollywood gives thanks for blockbusters after long lean period

Studios bet ‘Wicked’, ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ will kick off a strong holiday season at the box office

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

From Paddington Bear to Gladiator, tax breaks lure productions from Hollywood heartland

Abu Dhabi and the Canary Islands among those ramping up incentives as studios seek to control costs

World - Financial Times - October 26

Postcard from Rome: the ‘Gladiator guide’ who shows Hollywood stars the secrets of the Eternal City

Historian Alexander Mariotti, a consultant on Ridley Scott’s epic sequel, moonlights as a guide for Tom Cruise, the Kardashians and Russell Crowe

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Thanksgiving box office showdown shows importance of premium screens

Universal's "Wicked," Paramount's "Gladiator II" and Disney's "Moana 2" will face off at the Thanksgiving box office, each vying for time on theaters' biggest screens.

Business - CNBC - November 1

‘It’s dumb, but I’ll watch it’: why Tyson’s Netflix brawl is big box office

YouTuber Jake Paul versus the 58-year-old boxing legend – a grizzly pantomime? Or a grim harbinger of the future?. The trailer for Netflix’s latest multimillion-dollar venture starts with a ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both open Friday, and some fans hope to rekindle the excitement that greeted last year’s simultaneous openings of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

This REIT could get a boost from a box-office rebound at AMC

Movie-theater chain and original meme stock AMC expects a box-office boost from a slate of major releases in 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Trump’s Support From Black and Latino Voters Gives Republicans New Hope

Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline

Health - ABC News - November 13

Matt Gaetz is now giving pep talks and holiday wishes on Cameo

After announcing he would not return to Congress, Matt Gaetz appears to be trying out a new career option: creating personalized videos for his fans on Cameo.

Why Gen Z Workers Love the Office Holiday Party

The newest entrants into the workforce are “champions” of traditional office culture, shows a new report, from annual holiday parties to after-work drinks.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

The Best Office Holiday Gift Ideas for 2024 (Suggested by Real Humans, not Marketers)

It’s holiday gift giving time. Make sure you’re not wasting your money on things employees will just throw in the garbage.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Director Jon M. Chu joins 'Wicked' premiere from hospital as wife gives birth to daughter

Director Jon M. Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge, expanded their family by one more, welcoming the birth of their daughter on Nov. 9.

UConn, Geno Auriemma hoping Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd bring Paige Bueckers support she needs

Depth was an issue for UConn a season ago, but not anymore

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Florida boasts strong young roster, but must improve recruiting after giving Billy Napier vote of confidence

The Gators have stocked some serious talent, but it will dry up quickly without major improvements on the recruiting trail

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Mike Tyson gives a reminder of glory days of boxing ahead of Jake Paul bout | Donald McRae

Former Baddest Man on the Planet was reflective in open workout as he geared up for inglorious fight with YouTuber. The madness rolled through an anonymous breakfast bar in Arlington, just outside ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

‘Venom 3’ tops box office again, while Tom Hanks film struggles

“Venom: The Last Dance” is enjoying another weekend at the top of the box office charts

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

AMC reports better-than-expected Q3 results amid improving box office

AMC Entertainment Holdings reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue and a narrower loss after market close Wednesday, with the movie-theater chain and original meme stock pointing toward ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

'Heretic' and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but 'Venom: The Last Dance' tops box office again

For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at the box office, collecting $16.2 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters

Entertainment - ABC News - November 10

Box office: 'Venom,' 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' 'Heretic' top Veterans Day weekend

"Venom: The Last Dance" holds strong in its third week, with the thriller "Heretic" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" rounding out the box office top spots

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 10

'Venom 3' leads box office again, 'Heretic' scares up $11 million debut in sleepy weekend

“Venom: The Last Dance” is looming over the domestic box office in its third weekend of release.

Disney hails ‘momentum’ as Deadpool and Inside Out 2 boost box office returns

Company tells shareholders it expects ‘double-digit percentage growth’ in 2026 and 2027. Walt Disney is trying to roll the credits on its years-long battle to reassure Wall Street and Hollywood ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

AMC is poised to ride the box-office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way

AMC is taking strides to improve its revenue and coax lapsed moviegoers back into its theaters with premium screens and specialty popcorn buckets.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

AMC is poised to ride the box office rebound, as long as its debt doesn't get in the way

The domestic box office is on the rebound, having posted its highest third-quarter ticket sales since the pandemic.

Angelina Jolie scored as an evil fairy in 'Maleficent,' her top box-office hit

The actor now spends significant time behind the scenes, but the 'Maria' star has appeared in many box-office hits during her career. Here are her biggest live-action movies.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Wicked and Gladiator Ii Give Hollywood Hope for Strong Holiday Box Office

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