Inside story of Iger and Chapek
Illustration by Elham Ataeiazar After pushing back his retirement four times, Bob Iger finally made the leap. On Feb. 25, 2020, he announced he would step down as Disney’s CEO. …
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film could open with $100 million
Taylor Swift performs onstage during her The Eras Tour at Lumen Field in Seattle, July 22, 2023. Mat Hayward/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Taylor Swift is already …
Horror movies will dominate movie theaters through Halloween
Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in 20th Century Studio’s “A Haunting in Venice.” Disney | 20th Century Studios Time to pair that pumpkin spice latte with some popcorn. Spooky movie …
Charter puts media companies on notice in bid to save pay-TV bundle
In this photo illustration, the Charter Communications logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey wants …
Barry Diller says studios should cut Netflix from strike talks
Barry Diller Mike Newberg | CNBC Barry Diller is calling on the legacy Hollywood studios to end the dual writers and actors strikes, otherwise it’ll be “catastrophic” to the industry. …
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Barbenheimer are helping consumer spending
Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Barbie, Oppenheimer Getty Images Consumer spending may not be out of the woods. Real spending is expected to come in 1.9% higher in the third quarter, helped …
Taylor Swift concert film, new Exorcist open same day
Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Lumen Field on July 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Mat Hayward/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty …
Oppenheimer shows Christopher Nolan’s box office dominance
Valerie Macon | Afp | Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Christopher Nolan’s films, from “The Dark Knight” to “Inception,” have been a force at the box office for a solid …
Barbie is highest-grossing domestic film release in 2023
A scene from “Barbie.” Courtesy: Warner Bros. It’s a “Barbie” world — or at least North America. The collaboration among director Greta Gerwig, Mattel and Warner Bros. Discovery topped $575.4 …
Broadcast and cable make up less than half of TV usage for first time
Simpson33 | Istock | Getty Images The decline of traditional TV continues, even as the prices of streaming services rise. Total traditional TV usage, comprised of broadcast and pay TV, …