Wicked

The latest installment in the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise was the top-grossing film at the box office for the weekend, surpassing last week's leader, "F1." Here's a look at what the ranking could mean for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and its movie business segment. What Happened:...

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock could benefit from a strong 2025 film lineup, which could help its Peacock streaming platform and help offset weakness from cable subscribers. The company's live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" film is already setting franchise records. What Happened:...

Sunday's 97th Academy Awards was one to remember for independent films "Anora" and "The Brutalist" and may have been a night to forget for streaming platforms Hulu and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), which despite the most nominations went home with few awards. Here are the winners and losers from the...

The 2025 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday March 2. Here's a look at how to watch the awards ceremony and how movie fans have more ways to bet on the potential winners. How to Watch the 2025 Academy Awards: The 2025 Academy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Hulu live for the first time. Both...

Movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) could get a boost from "Wicked" when it reports fourth-quarter financial results Tuesday after market close. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect AMC Entertainment Holdings to report fourth-quarter revenue of $1.30 billion, up from $1....

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could strike gold at the Academy Awards once again with its “Emilia Pérez” the most nominated film, showing the continued strength of streaming in the movie sector. What Happened: Netflix has now had at least one film nominated for Best Picture in each year...

Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced that Universal Pictures’ Wicked topped the $700 million mark at the global box office. Of the total, $240.4 million came from the international box office, while $460.6 million came domestically.  The film transitioned to Premium Video on Demand (...

The start of a new year will bring new movies to movie theaters around the world and could provide new revenue opportunities for media companies with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) among the companies hoping for continued success from 2024. Most Anticipated Films: Movie theater executives like AMC...

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) takes top honors for domestic box office in 2024 and could be in store for a strong 2025 with a new analyst forecast calling for box office revenue to grow 8% in 2025, which is likely music to the ears of movie theater executives. 2024 Box Office Winners: Disney...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) scored numerous 2025 Golden Globe nominations for its films and TV shows, underscoring the continued growth of streaming. “Emilia Pérez,” the drug cartel musical acquired by the streamer out of the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, received 10...

Highly anticipated movies "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are being released on the same day and come shortly ahead of "Moana 2," setting up what could be a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend for the movie theater industry. What Happened: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" open in domestic movie theaters on...

Mattel Inc (NYSE:MAT) can add an unfortunate website error on the boxes of its "Wicked" dolls to the list of recent negative news. What Happened: In addition to the toy company worrying about higher tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump and a third-quarter revenue miss, its packages of...

As Halloween approaches, Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) has introduced two new beverages inspired by the upcoming movie “Wicked.” This comes at a time when the company reported weak preliminary results. What Happened: Starbucks has launched two limited-time Halloween-themed drinks,...

Fans, media companies, and movie theaters are eagerly anticipating several blockbuster releases in the second half of 2024. One of these movies is "Gladiator II," a long-awaited sequel to the 2000 award-winning film. Some are questioning if the movie is needed and whether it will be a box office...