Entertainment - Spark Newswire

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Disney CEO Chapek In Damage Control Mode Ahead Of Workforce Walkout

Today, 2:13 AM

With less than a year left before his corporate contract is up for renewal, Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) embattled CEO Bob Chapek is struggling to mitigate a skein of disruptions that have tarnished his leadership and placed the company in the center of multiple controversies.

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IGT Inks Six-Year Contract With Singapore’s Lottery Operator

By Shivani Kumaresan

Today, 2:13 AM

International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited, has signed a six-year contract with lottery operator Singapore Pools. Under the…

IGT

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Analysis: Amid ‘Lightyear’ Kiss, Here Are Major Milestones In Bringing LGBTQ Characters Into Animated Film, TV Series

By Phil Hall

Today, 2:13 AM

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is making history with the upcoming release of its Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” by having a same-sex kiss between two female characters.

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Jumanji Gets Theme Park Deal: How Sony Is Challenging Disney And Universal Theme Park Domination

By Chris Katje

Today, 2:13 AM

The media arm of Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) could be on its way to establishing a successful theme park division thanks to several partnerships and a library of franchise brands that have performed well at the box office.

CMCSA

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Shanghai Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closes Due To COVID-19 Surge: Could It Hurt The Mouse’s Growth Momentum?

By Chris Katje

Today, 2:13 AM

An international theme park is closing temporarily due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. Here’s a look at what the move could mean for The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS).

DIS

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‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler Says She’s Not Invited To The Oscars Show

By Phil Hall

Today, 2:13 AM

Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) release of Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” has received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

DIS

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‘The Batman’ Tops Box Office, But Who Expected ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ To Take Second Place?

By Phil Hall

Today, 2:13 AM

“The Batman” stayed on top of the U.S. box office for the third consecutive weekend, while two smaller releases from independent studios found their way to the upper ranks of the top grossing films.

LGF-A

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Elon Musk Among Celebrities To Testify In Johnny Depp And Amber Heard’s $100M Court Battle

By Bibhu Pattnaik

Today, 2:13 AM

Actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard are heading for a long-delayed legal battle, which many people touts being the most dramatic legal standoffs of the 21st century.

TSLA

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The State Of Streaming In 2022: The Search For New Content, New Revenue On Netflix, Disney+ And More

By Phil Hall

Today, 2:13 AM

Among the various entertainment platforms, streaming services have become the dominant force is shaping popular culture.

AAPL

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An Offer You Can’t Refuse: The 10 Weirdest Gangster Films Of All Time

By Phil Hall

Today, 2:13 AM

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece “The Godfather.” Paramount Pictures (NASDAQ: PARAA) re-released the film in theaters last month and is putting out a 4K restored and remastered edition on Blu-ray and DVD.

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