Netflix acquires Roald Dahl Story Company, securing rights to characters like Willy Wonka, Matilda
Netflix announced Wednesday that it has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company for an undisclosed figure, giving the streaming giant the rights to the author’s entire catalog of stories and characters.
Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' tops the North American box office again, Clint Eastwood's 'Cry Macho' underperforms
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the top film at the box office for the third straight weekend, but the muted reception for Clint Eastwood's “Cry Macho” suggests older moviegoers still aren't as eager to return to theaters.
Motorola CEO pays Bruno Mars big bucks to perform at son's Cape Cod wedding
Motorola Solutions Inc. CEO Greg Brown could well afford Mars' alleged seven-figure fee as he made $23 million in 2020.
Universal Music spinoff to test investors’ appetite for music
Vivendi VIVHY -0.32% SE’s spinoff of Universal Music Group, expected Tuesday, will leave the French conglomerate bereft of its most lucrative business and will test the market’s appetite for music as an asset class.
Miley Cyrus revealed she almost had a panic attack at a recent concert amid return to stage after lockdown
Miley Cyrus revealed she almost had a panic attack after doing a live show after spending months away from the stage due to the coronavirus.
'Home Improvement' 30th anniversary: How much Tim Allen made on the show
One of television’s most popular sitcoms, “Home Improvement” turns 30 on Sept. 17 giving fans an excuse to revisit the show that made Tim Allen both a household name and a massive amount of money.
Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' memorabilia, other prized movie possessions to go up for auction
Julien’s Auctions is holding the "Property From The Life And Career of Sylvester Stallone" in December.
Las Vegas events, venues begin requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof
Some Vegas sports games, music festivals and conventions are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
AMC to accept Litecoin, Ethereum, along with Bitcoin, for online movie ticket, concession purchases
AMC's decision to accept cryptocurrencies as an alternative form of payment is part of a multi-step plan to play offense after the company has narrowed its losses and boosted its total liquidity to a record high of more than $2 billion.
Alanis Morissette criticizes HBO documentary 'Jagged' about her life: 'Not the story I agreed to tell'
Alanis Morissette spoke out against the new HBO documentary about her life titled “Jagged.”
Rapper Pitbull voices support for saving Palm Beach International Raceway
Rapper Pitbull has thrown his hat into the ring alongside many others banding together in order to save the famed Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR).
'Ted Lasso' stars, writers get massive paydays in renegotiated Season 3 contracts
The cast and writing teams behind the breakout AppleTV+ hit “Ted Lasso” have reportedly negotiated incredibly lucrative deals for Season 3 and possibly beyond.
Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' tops the U.S. box office for the second week in a row, still sees massive sales decline
Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” ruled the domestic box office again, collecting $35.8 million in its second weekend in theaters.
Broadway's 'Come From Away' commemorates 20 years since 9/11 with AppleTV+ film, Lincoln Memorial concert
Broadway's "Come From Away" is commemorating the 20 years since 9/11 with the release of a filmed adaption of the Tony award-winning musical on Apple TV+ and a live concert version of the show at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Benedict Cumberbatch calls Scarlett Johansson's Disney lawsuit 'a bit of a mess' ahead of next Marvel debut
Benedict Cumberbatch spoke out about his Marvel Cinematic Universe co-star Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney over the release of “Black Widow.”
Kim Kardashian's cryptocurrency ad sparks criticism from UK financial watchdog
Charles Randell, the chair of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority said celebrities with influence and millions of social media followers are putting investors at risk by pushing unknown crypto tokens.
'Impeachment: America Crime Story' subject Monica Lewinsky talks being a producer: 'I shouldn't get a pass’
Monica Lewinsky discussed the difficulty of her dual role as a producer and subject of Ryan Murphy’s upcoming miniseries “Impeachment: American Crime Story” during a recent interview.
Forget Netflix, some movie fans rewind to VHS tapes
In the late 1990s, Hollywood studios began selling films on DVDs and VHS rentals lost their grip on home viewings. Blu-ray took over in the early 2000s. By 2010 Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy protection.
Half-shredded Banksy could fetch over $5 million at auction
A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.
Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' breaks Labor Day weekend box office record with $71.4M domestic opening
According to Comscore, Marvel's first Asian-led superhero film brought in $71.4 million in its domestic opening weekend and $56.2 million in its international opening weekend, for a total of $127.6 million worldwide as of Sunday.