Wanda exited Legendary and AMC. But China’s Hollywood legacy endures
Legendary’s deal, announced Monday, to buy out the remaining stake owned by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group, marks the start of a new era for…
Alan Menken updates ‘Newsies’ songs to be all about voting
Now is the time to seize the day — and vote.Such is the message of a timely and galvanizing “Newsies” short film from Broadway Votes,…
Legendary buys out China’s Wanda ownership stake
Film and TV production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the remaining 50% stake owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group, signifying a coda to China’s…
Review: CTG and Deaf West’s ‘American Idiot’ revival misfires
In these trying days of super-storms and political peril, we have to celebrate wherever we can. And the reopening of the Mark Taper Forum is…
Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer | Labour Rights News
The nearly four-week-old strike between Boeing and its key manufacturing union are showing no signs of a breakthrough after talks broke down, with no new…
Is streaming a ‘terrible business?’ Not for Netflix
One question this column frequently asks is: Is streaming a good business?The answer depends on whom you ask. Craig Moffett, a prominent Wall Street media…
Disney faces class action lawsuit over employee data breach
Walt Disney Co. has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the Burbank-based entertainment giant of negligence, breach of implied contract and other misconduct…
OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in funds at $157-billion valuation
OpenAI has completed a deal to raise $6.6 billion in new funding, giving the artificial intelligence company a $157-billion valuation and bolstering its efforts to…
Court says betting on U.S. congressional elections can resume, for now
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Betting on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections can resume, at least temporarily, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.The U.S. Court of…
Tech makes it easier for employees to steal company assets
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As pay TV revenues diminish, CNN puts a paywall on its website
CNN has long had one of the most visited news websites in the world. Starting Tuesday, users are going to have to pay for it.The…
Donald Trump is selling a $100,000 gold watch with a tourbillon
Two hundred grams of gold. 122 diamonds. A $100,000 price tag. And “TRUMP” on the dial.Flashy, yes, but the most notable feature in a mechanical…
Little-known beauty company wows shoppers with innovative hair and body range that’s perfect for travel
TRAVELLING with all the essentials we need can be a challenge, but one little-known beauty brand has just launched a handy trio of curated hair…
DirecTV to acquire Dish Network, Sling TV for $1
Satellite TV provider DirecTV has agreed to buy longtime competitor Dish Network, throwing a lifeline to the troubled Colorado-based broadcaster that helped pioneer the industry.…
Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling can solve plastic waste
When California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic…
U.S. fines Turkish shipping company $2M for dumping oil waste in ocean
The legal charges were related to a previous investigation about the January 2023 incident. DOJ says the Dream was traveling to New Orleans when it…
Scripps News is closing, another victim of the TV news business downturn
Television station group owner E.W. Scripps is shutting down its 24-hour news channel on Nov. 15, another sign of a contraction in the TV news…
Odyssey Trust Company named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the 3rd Consecutive Year
Article contentCALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Odyssey Trust Company (“Odyssey” or the “Company”) is thrilled to announce it has been recognized by…
DirecTV, Dish are close to clinching merger agreement
DirecTV and Dish are in advanced talks to merge in a deal that would create the largest US pay-TV provider, with almost 20 million subscribers,…
Newsom signs bills to close Inglewood Oil Field and increase fines on idle wells
Escalating his fight against the fossil fuel industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills Wednesday that will shut down the sprawling Inglewood Oil Field by 2030…