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Star Wars Vs. Harry Potter Vs. Marvel: An Intellectual Property Battle
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 3:05pm | 709In a three-way battle, the science fiction of Star Wars is pitched against the magical wizardry of Harry Potter and the super heroes of Marvel Entertainment. Picking the "winner" is truly a tough proposition, as each in its own right has a mass appeal, huge fan following and tasted commercial...
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How Have Movie Universe Spinoffs Performed Compared To The Originals?
Monday, November 21, 2016 - 1:42pm | 404The "Star Wars" spinoff “Rogue One,” which is set to hit screens on December 16, is expected to be one of the biggest movies of the year for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS). Last year’s “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” grossed $936.6 million...
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Weekend Box Office Misses Target Despite Solid 'Fantastic Beasts' Open
Monday, November 21, 2016 - 12:57pm | 366Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX)’s Harry Potter spinoff “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” dominated the box offices this past weekend. The movie grossed $75.0 million at the domestic box office, in line with lofty expectations. Harry Potter Universe Still Carries Magic “...
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The Magic Lives On: Harry Potter's 'Fantastic Beasts' Expected To Open At $85 Million
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 1:11pm | 532With the release of the screenplay adaptation of the book titled "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" written by J.K. Rowling under the pen name Newt Scamander in 2001 around the corner, Loop Capital Markets previewed the release and its ramification on Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX), the parent...