The final weekend of 2025 saw a massive surge in moviegoers flocking to AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas worldwide. Over 5. 5 million people chose to watch films at these cinemas from December 25 to December 28, making it one of the busiest weekends of the year. This surge in attendance was driven by
Vermont's state offices took a day off on Monday. Why? Ice had turned roads into slippery slides. Workers swapped their offices for home, but not everyone got a break. Police, road crews, and those looking after the vulnerable were still on the job. Roads were a mess. Some interstates and state roa
The movie industry is in a bit of a pickle. After a rough few years, 2025 was supposed to be the big comeback for theaters. But guess what? It's not happening. The box office is stuck in the same rut as last year, and it's far from the big numbers everyone hoped for. Before the pandemic, movie theat
The holiday movie season is in full swing, and the box office is buzzing with new releases and returning favorites. James Cameron’s latest sci-fi epic, \"Avatar: Fire and Ash, \" continues to dominate, adding a solid $64 million over the weekend and $88 million since Christmas. This brings its total
AMC's stock is in a slump, hitting a new low of $1. 60 this week. This drop is surprising because the company is doing well. The latest James Cameron movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has brought in $483 million worldwide. AMC had its best pre-Christmas weekend since 2021, with over 4 million people watc
Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle made a huge splash worldwide, breaking records and winning hearts with its amazing animation and emotional story. It's one of the most successful anime films ever, but is it really the best part of the series? Many fans think another part of the story does it even bett
Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" has become a streaming hit, almost a decade after its release. This crime thriller, which also stars Bradley Cooper, tells the story of an elderly World War II veteran who gets involved with a drug cartel. Eastwood, who also directed and wrote the screenplay, based the fi
In Iran, two former Afghan military leaders were recently shot dead. This has sparked outrage and fear among Afghan refugees. Many believe the Taliban is behind these killings. The Afghanistan Freedom Front, a group opposing the Taliban, has accused the Taliban of targeting former Afghan soldiers.
Christmas Eve usually sees lower movie attendance, unless there's a highly anticipated film like Spider-Man: No Way Home. This year, total earnings for all movies were around $27. 6 million. This includes $2 million from previews of Marty Supreme, a period dramedy starring Timothee Chalamet, and $2.
San Diego is facing some big changes in 2026. Gas prices might hit $8 a gallon. Why? Two big refineries are closing. This could make gas hard to find and more expensive. But don't worry, the state is trying to make more oil in Bakersfield to help. The city is also thinking about taxing short-term r
