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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Disney's Streaming Success: A New Era in Entertainment

Did you know that Disney might be proving Warren Buffett wrong? Last year, Buffett wasn't too keen on the streaming business. He thought it wasn't very profitable. But Disney's recent earnings report might just change his mind. Disney has been working hard on its streaming services, like Disney+, H

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Disney+ Adds Free ESPN Content: What's the Catch?

Starting December 4, Disney+ subscribers in the U. S. will get a new "tile" on their home screen. This tile won't be for another Disney movie or show, but for ESPN content. That's right, Disney+ is getting into the sports streaming game! But don't get too excited just yet. While there will be some f

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

China's New Shopping Craze: A Game of Luck in Every Box

In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Disney's Big Quarter: How Movies and Streaming Are Boosting Profits

Disney's latest financial report showed a mixed but strong performance, with a significant boost from their movie studio. The fourth quarter of the fiscal year, ending in September, saw a 6% increase in revenue, reaching around $22. 57 billion. This beat Wall Street's expectations. The star performe

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

Disney's Big Q4 Wins: Streaming, Cinema, and Parks

It was a big day for Disney, with its latest earnings report showing impressive growth in streaming, blockbuster summer movies, and investments in its theme parks. The company’s earnings from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 surpassed analyst expectations, driven largely by the streaming business w

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Nov 14 2024SPORTS

Chicago Sports Network Goes Direct with Fans

The Chicago Sports Network is rolling out a direct-to-consumer streaming service this week. This comes as negotiations with Comcast stall, leaving many fans unable to watch their favorite teams, like the Bulls and Blackhawks. For $19. 99 a month, fans can watch games and sports shows on their comput

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Will Smith & Margot Robbie's Old Movie Hits Top Spot on Netflix

You know how sometimes old movies come back to life and become super popular again? Well, that's what happened to Will Smith and Margot Robbie's 2015 film, Focus. This crime-comedy, directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, is now the number one movie on Netflix in the U. S. Focus tells the story of

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

November's British Crime Shows: Mysteries to Escape the Holiday Rush

Feeling stressed by the upcoming holidays? Why not take a break and dive into some captivating British crime shows? We've got three fantastic recommendations for you this November. Two are fresh releases, while one hit Netflix two years ago. These shows are perfect for forgetting about holiday chaos

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Get Ready for 2025: Disney+ and Hulu Shows Preview

Early this morning, Disney unveiled a sneak peek at their upcoming shows for Disney+ and Hulu in 2025. This means we finally get a proper look at the highly anticipated second season of Andor, the hit Star Wars series. But it's not just Andor that's stealing the spotlight. The trailer also gave us b

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Catching Up: The Unseen Success of Will Smith and Margot Robbie's 'Focus'

Remember "Focus"? The 2015 crime thriller starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie? It wasn't a massive hit back then, but fast forward to today, and it's suddenly a big deal on Netflix. The film, made on a $50 million budget, brought in $159 million globally. Seeing how adult dramas struggle now, this

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