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Jun 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Director Takes the Reins of James Bond

Denis Villeneuve, the mastermind behind "Dune, " is stepping into the world of James Bond. He sees the iconic spy series as a "sacred" realm and is eager to contribute to its legacy. Villeneuve has been a lifelong fan, growing up watching Bond films with his dad, starting with "Dr. No" starring Sean Connery. This new role adds to his impressive portfolio, which inclu...

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May 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Gentlemen Season 2: New Faces and Fresh Drama

The Gentlemen Season 2 is already shaping up to be a thrilling ride. The show's creators have just announced that filming has started. This time around, the cast is expanding with some familiar faces from other popular shows. Hugh Bonneville, known for his roles in Paddington and Downton Abbey, is joining the lineup. He will be joined by Benjamin Clementine, Bene...

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May 15 2025BUSINESS

Sony's Big Win: How Cost Cuts Boosted Profits

Sony Pictures Entertainment had a great quarter. They made a lot of money. Profits went up by 70% to 354 million dollars. This happened because they spent less on promoting movies in theaters. Their total earnings for the three months stayed about the same at 2. 7 billion dollars. This quarter was quiet for Hollywood, but a few movies did well. "Paddington in Peru" w...

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Mar 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon's Bond Adventure

Amazon is making big moves to take the reins of the James Bond franchise. Two big names are in talks to take over the iconic spy series. Amy Pascal and David Heyman are the potential new bosses of 007. The tech giant is eager to gain full control of the Bond franchise. This is after spending a massive $8. 45 billion to acquire MGM/UA and its extensive library in ...

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Mar 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Robert Pattinson's Sci-Fi Adventure Leads the Box Office

Robert Pattinson's latest film, "Mickey 17, " has taken the top spot at the North American box office, raking in $19. 1 million over the weekend. This science fiction flick, directed by Bong Joon Ho, has already made waves internationally, earning $34. 2 million. That brings its total earnings to $53. 3 million worldwide. The movie, based on Edward Ashton's novel "M...

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Mar 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dive into the Weekend: Movies Making Waves

This weekend, movie fans have a lot to look forward to. "Last Breath" is the talk of the town, already making a splash with $1 million from previews. This thriller, featuring Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu, follows two deep-sea divers on an intense adventure. It's set to hit theaters wide this weekend. The movie is expected to earn good money, but it's up against some ...

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Feb 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Captain America's Box Office Slump: A Wake-Up Call for Marvel?

"Captain America: Brave New World" has been struggling at the box office. After a promising start with $100 million during the extended Presidents Day weekend, the film saw a significant drop in its second weekend. It earned only $28. 3 million from 4, 105 North American theaters, marking a 68% decrease. This decline is concerning, especially since there wasn't much ...

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Feb 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Captain America's New Adventure: A Surprising Start

Captain America: Brave New World has kicked off the year with a bang, raking in $100 million domestically over the long Valentine’s Day/Presidents Day weekend. This includes $88. 4 million from the three-day weekend alone. Globally, the film has already made $192. 4 million, with $92. 4 million coming from international markets. This impressive start is a big deal, e...

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Feb 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Captain America's Big Debut

Captain America: Brave New World is making waves at the box office. The movie raked in $12 million on Thursday alone. This is a big deal because it's the first major movie of the year and it's expected to make over $90 million during the four-day Valentine’s Day/Presidents Day weekend. This is a huge success for Marvel Studios, which is trying to reboot the franchise...

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Feb 13 2025FINANCE

Sony's Mixed Bag: Big Picture Profits Up, Movie Division Slips

Sony's latest financial report shows a mixed picture. First, the bad news: Sony Pictures Entertainment saw a significant drop in profits for the third quarter of 2024. This period, which ended on December 31, 2024, saw profits fall to $223 million. That's a 21% decrease from the same time last year. Adjusted OIBDA (Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortizatio...

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