‘M3gan’ sets the stage for a big year for horror movies at the box office

A lifelike doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally turns murderous in Universal Studios and Blumhouse’s “M3GAN.” Universal A fashion-forward, murderous doll is ringing up big bucks at the box office. “M3gan,” the newest release from the Universal Studios and Blumhouse collaboration, will end up with more than $100 … Read more

Just 100 list of biggest gainers, losers

Michele Tantussi Reuters Elon Musk is not a fan of environmental, social and governance analysis, and ESG analysis has not always been a big fan of Tesla in its relatively short history. But things are changing. Not so much Musk’s view — and the way he went about layoffs at Twitter won’t do him any … Read more

Just 100 list of biggest gainers, losers

Michele Tantussi Reuters Elon Musk is not a fan of environmental, social and governance analysis, and ESG analysis has not always been a big fan of Tesla in its relatively short history. But things are changing. Not so much Musk’s view — and the way he went about layoffs at Twitter won’t do him any … Read more

Who would buy WWE, as McMahon returns to board to pursue sale

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon is introduced during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Vince McMahon has returned to the World Wrestling Entertainment board of directors to facilitate potential sale talks ahead of the company’s … Read more

Netflix, Disney had a tough year, and 2023 doesn’t look good

In this photo illustration, a hand holding a TV remote control in front of the Disney Plus logo on a TV screen. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Media stocks got rocked this year, with companies losing billions of dollars in market value, as streaming subscriber growth waned and the advertising … Read more

YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket deal is a win for traditional TV networks

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, center, runs for extra yardage while Tennessee Titans linebacker Monty Rice, left, and safety Andrew Adams (47) attempt a tackle during the second half at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. Allen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The National Football … Read more

Critics on James Cameron’s sequel

Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to 2009’s “Avatar” arrives in theaters this weekend and it has captivated and exasperated critics. Disney’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which clocks in at over three hours long, is being hailed as a stunning piece of cinema, generating a “Fresh” rating on … Read more

Gen Z loves Minions, horror and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Group of cheerful people laughing while watching a movie in the cinema. Zoran Zeremski Istock | Getty Images Gen Z has been an enigma to the entertainment industry for years. But now there is more insight into what they like. The short answer: Minions and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, according to new data from decision … Read more

Netflix’s plan kept ‘Glass Onion’ from more box office millions

Netflix probably left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table by not keeping Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion” in theaters. The sequel to Johnson’s critically acclaimed “Knives Out” opened in nearly 700 theaters, the largest release of any Netflix original film to date, last Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. “Glass Onion” leaves theaters … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday, November 28

Traders on the floor of the NYSE Source: NYSE Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Eyes on China and data Markets face a new test this week after protests broke out across China (more on this below). The unrest, driven by anger over the Chinese … Read more