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Star Wars Highlights TV, New Movie With Ryan Gosling, Fortnite Collab: Will The Force Be With Disney Stock?
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 12:06pm | 967Every two years, Star Wars holds its Celebration multi-day event that provides a look at what's to come for the well-known franchise across television, movies, video games and more. Here's a look at the highlights from the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan held over the weekend. Television:...
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AMC CEO Bets Big On Star Wars, Avatar, Jurassic Park, Marvel Franchises By Adding More Premium Screens
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 12:57pm | 941Movie theater operator AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) is betting big on premium screens to add to its revenue over the next several years. The move comes with several of the top film franchises of all time having movies set for release. What Happened: The 2025 theatrical movie lineup...
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Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy To Step Down: How Move Could Impact Star Wars Franchise, Disney Stock
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 3:08pm | 717Longtime movie producer Kathleen Kennedy is planning to step down as head of Lucasfilm after 13 years, a move that could dramatically alter the future of the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Kennedy's role at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Lucasfilm has received a mixed reaction for Star...
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Box Office Set For $9.5 Billion 2025 Comeback As Netflix Reshapes Industry, Analyst Says
Friday, January 17, 2025 - 5:17pm | 754Analysts turn their focus to the 2025 movie season, offering box office predictions as the industry grapples with the continued rise of streaming platforms. JPMorgan 2025 Outlook: The movie theater industry could be normalizing after facing the COVID-19 pandemic disruption and labor stoppages,...
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Ubisoft Is 'Mismanaged, Shareholders Are Hostages': Investor Demands Video Game Company Go Private After Stock Drop
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 1:58pm | 546Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) faces pressure from a minority shareholder to go private, following the release of Star Wars Outlaws. Slovakia-based hedge fund AJ Investments, which holds less than 1% of Ubisoft’s stock, issued an open letter to the company’s board of directors,...
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Star Wars Outlaws Sales Slump: Ubisoft Shares Hit Near 10-Year Low
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 3:51pm | 450Ubi Soft Entertainment ADR (OTC:UBSFY) recent release of Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Entertainment, has failed to deliver the financial boost the company had hoped for. What Happened: Launched on Aug. 27, the game is the first open-world entry in the Star Wars franchise. The poor sales...
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Disney Cancels Star Wars Show: The Force Wasn't Strong With Viewership, Fan Ratings
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 2:28pm | 899Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has cancelled a Star Wars original series in a potential puzzling move for a franchise that has spawned countless hits over the decades. What Happened: Since acquiring Star Wars parent Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has utilized the franchise to launch new...
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Disney Characters Join Fortnite In Latest Collaboration With Epic Games
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 3:26pm | 434Epic Games is expanding its popular battle royale game Fortnite through a new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which will introduce a variety of characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. The collaboration was announced at the Disney Experiences Showcase during D23 2024....
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The Force Isn't With Disney: Star Wars, Carano Trial Moves Forward With Musk's Backing
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 3:02pm | 587Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) failed to have a lawsuit filed by former "Mandalorian" star Gina Carano dismissed. What Happened: Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett denied Disney’s motion to dismiss Carano’s discrimination lawsuit. The case will now go to trial unless Disney...
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Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay — Over 13 Minutes — Leaks Online
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 6:07pm | 453Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) is facing a significant setback with the recent leak of over 13 minutes of gameplay footage from its highly anticipated game, Star Wars Outlaws. The leaked footage, which appears to showcase the opening scenes of Massive Entertainment's latest adventure, was...
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Despicable Me First Animated Franchise To Hit $5B: Here Are The Top Grossing Movie Franchises Ever
Monday, July 15, 2024 - 1:34pm | 913Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has another reason to celebrate with its Despicable Me franchise hitting the $5 billion milestone with the recent success of "Despicable Me 4" in movie theaters. Here's a look at the important milestone and how it stacks up to other movie franchises...
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Disney D23 Lineup Announced: Could August Event Act As Catalyst For Stock?
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 2:27pm | 689Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will host its biennial D23 fan event in August. An initial schedule and lineup shows which movies, shows and content will be highlighted, providing a potential catalyst for the stock. What Happened: On the heels of the box office hit "Inside Out 2," Disney will...
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Mark Hamill Not A Fan Of Elon Musk's Recent X Change: May The 'Likes' Be With Luke Skywalker
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 7:09pm | 586Actor Mark Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Hamill could soon be known as the guy who has changed the way people like something on social media platform X. What Happened: Hamill has spoken out publicly against social media platform X and its owner Elon...
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May The Fourth Be With You: The History Of The Star Wars Holiday, New Shows And Movies Coming Up, And Top Deals For Fans
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 9:21am | 1002Fans of the Star Wars franchise are likely celebrating today, May 4, unofficially known as "Star Wars Day." The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) typically marks the occasion with new consumer products and content for fans of the franchise it acquired in 2012. History of Star Wars Day: Since its...
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'Star Wars' Actor Mark Hamill Makes Surprise White House Appearance, Coins Biden 'Joe-B-Wan Kenobi'
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:42pm | 469Mark Hamill, the iconic actor known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" franchise, made an unexpected appearance at the White House press room on Friday, giving President Joe Biden a Star Wars-inspired nickname. What Happened: Hamill, during his surprise visit to the White House...