The New York Times – Travel:
Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter.
Author: Brooks Barnes
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office
The New York Times – Film:
The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.
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Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I.
The New York Times – Film:
Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools. The union was a sponsor but has been outspoken on the dangers of A.I.
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Paramount is Betting Johnny Depp Can Make a Comeback With ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’
The New York Times – Film:
Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial.
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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Brings in $124.5 Million at the Box Office on Opening Weekend
The New York Times – Film:
Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.
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‘Toy Story 5’ Fuels Hollywood’s Hottest Summer Since 2019
The New York Times – Film:
The Disney-Pixar sequel was expected to make $160 million in North America over the weekend, lifting the summer box office to $1.85 billion to date.
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Young Moviegoers Power ‘Backrooms’ to $82 Million in Ticket Sales
The New York Times – Film:
The horror film, which cost $10 million and came from a 20-year-old filmmaker, added to evidence that young people will go to theaters for the right offering.
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Superman Experience at Warner Bros. Mirrors Hollywood’s Change
The New York Times – Travel:
Inside the reworked Stage 5, a hallowed soundstage where John Wayne once roamed and the cast of “Friends” sipped coffee on couches.