"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" soar at the weekend box office

Ridley Scott says Denzel Washington’s same-sex kiss in Gladiator II ‘didn’t happen’

Washington also rolled back on his earlier claim the scene was cut from the film, calling the kiss a ‘peck’. The director of Gladiator II has denied claims by its star, Denzel Washington, that a ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

'Gladiator II' director claims gay kiss Denzel Washington says was cut 'didn't happen'

Denzel Washington may have said that his same-sex kiss in “Gladiator II” was cut from the movie because the powers that be got “chicken,” but, according to director Ridley Scott, the kiss may not ...

Trump makes next AG pick and Denzel Washington talks 'Gladiator II': Morning Rundown

Donald Trump names a new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.

'Wicked' Flies High on Big Screen, With $114 Million Opening Weekend

Fans clad in pink and green flocked to the musical’s film adaptation. “Gladiator II” pulled in audiences eager to see Colosseum brawls.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Mattel faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll box

Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.

Mattel apologizes for link to porn site on 'Wicked' movie doll boxes

Mattel has apologized after the boxes for its new "Wicked" movie dolls included a link to a pornographic website.

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 - November 19

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 - 4 days ago

Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

‘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

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 - November 18

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 - 6 days ago

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The trifecta of "Moana 2," "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could make this year's Thanksgiving box office the best in years.

Business - CNBC - 18 minutes ago

How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical

The beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some changes.

Franz Rogowski is ready to soar

With his latest film, Bird, the German actor is in full flight

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Stocks soar on Trump win

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump victory sends stocks, crypto soaring Stocks skyrocketed Wednesday after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

A Nervous World Braces Itself for Trump II

Leaders have given up trying to predict what the next president will do.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

A Tiny Gladiator Tells of the Reach of Roman Empire Celebrity

A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, next year.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" and reuniting with Ridley Scott

Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.

Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years

Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.

Boxing schedule and results 2024

Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in 2024.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

11/1: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on the latest about the race for president four days from the election, gives a breakdown on the October jobs report and what that numbers say about the state of our economy, and ...

11/2: CBS Weekend News

Trump, Harris make play for North Carolina, polls show tight race in the Tar Heel State; Expert tips on lowering election-related stress

11/3: CBS Weekend News

Harris campaigns across Michigan; End of an era for iconic moving walkways at San Francisco airport

World - CBS News - November 4

11/8: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on the massive wildfire burning through Southern California, takes a look at president-elect Donald Trump's future climate policies, and breaks down this year's Grammy nominations.

11/9: CBS Weekend News

Largest November snowstorm in decades hits Colorado; The 2 female racers speeding to break NASCAR’s glass ceiling

11/10: CBS Weekend News

Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California; Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Politics - CBS News - November 11

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