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‘The Batman’ Opens With Blockbuster Ticket Sales
The movie took in nearly $250 million worldwide. In some domestic theaters, it was about $1 more for standard “Batman” tickets than for other movies.
Disney+ to Roll Out Cheaper Ad-Supported Version
The announcement comes as Disney faces pressure to keep its streaming business growing.
Disney and Warner Bros. Will Pause Movie Releases in Russia
Affected films include “The Batman” from Warner and “Turning Red” from Disney-Pixar.
ESPN Rebrands Black-Focused Undefeated Site as Andscape
The operation will continue to cover the intersection of race, sports and culture but will expand into publishing, live events, music, TV and film.
IMAX Looks Beyond Movies to Live Events
To combat the decline of theatergoing, the large-format cinema company will show events like concerts, stand-up comedy and e-sports tournaments.
Oscars Will Require Covid Tests for All, Vaccines for Most
Vaccine mandates and P.C.R. tests for the event, set for March 27 in Los Angeles.
ViacomCBS renames itself as it plays catch-up with Paramount+, its streaming service.
Shares declined about 6 percent in after-hours trading despite news that the company’s streaming portfolio had reached about 56 million subscribers.
Disney to respond to growing concerns about streaming plans.
Investors are worried that a glut of competing services is leading to consumer fatigue.
Documentary Critical of Disney, From the Disney Family
A harsh portrait of pay inequality at the company, premiering at Sundance on Monday, was directed by the granddaughter of one of the founders.
The Charmed Life of Bruce Bozzi
He’s best friends with Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker, is married to super agent Bryan Lourd, and fancies himself a liquor mogul.