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☆ Disney World is entering its villain era
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewDisney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro unveiled ambitious plans for Walt Disney World, including new attractions and in-park destinations. Advertisement"As we develop the next generation of Disney Experiences, we're always looking for new ways to tell the stories people love," D'Amaro said. Representatives for Walt Disney World did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Disney beyond FloridaD'Amaro also shared details about how other Disney theme parks would expand. AdvertisementAlthough Disney is investing heavily in its domestic theme parks, it also plans to expand Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland.

Persons: —, Josh D'Amaro, D'Amaro, Araya Doheny, Disney, who've, we're, Joe Burbank, Indiana Jones, Hugh Johnston, Ron DeSantis, Disney hadn't, Florida D'Amaro, James Cameron's Organizations: Service, Walt Disney, Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Business, Walt Disney World, Central Florida . Magic, Magic Kingdom, Orlando Sentinel, Tribune, Getty Images, Pueblo Esperanza, Hollywood Studios, Pixar, Inc, The Central, Florida Gov, Marvel, Disney California, Shanghai Disneyland Locations: Anaheim , California, Central Florida, Florida, Animal Kingdom, Pueblo, Disney, The Central Florida, California, Paris, Shanghai

☆ Disney showcases sequels at D23 as Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan present ‘Freakier Friday’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Megan Thomas | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That was the obvious crowd sentiment at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday, where the company previewed its upcoming lineup of film and streaming comfort content. D23, for those unfamiliar with the biennial pilgrimage of Disney fans to Anaheim, California, is part cosplay convention, part promotional pep fest. It was as if Disney, borrowing a line from Russell Crowe in “Gladiator,” asked, “Are you not entertained?”Hard not to be. Walt Disney Studios and AnimationAuli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 9. He previewed “Dream Productions,” an “Inside Out” spinoff series, set in Riley’s mind in a time period between the two films, due to release on Disney+ next year.

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☆ From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Disney's classic baddies are getting their own theme park land at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This area will differ from the one at Disney California Adventure, D'Amaro told the audience, and will take place in the wilderness. As part of the Tropical America's land Disney is creating Pueblo Esperanza, which means village of hope. DisneylandThe world of "Avatar" will make its way to Disney's California Adventure, D'Amaro shared Saturday. The Walt Disney World Resort version of the ride opened in June.

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☆ Disney is hoping for a box office rebound built on sequels, prequels and pixie dust
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Yet, the company's post-pandemic box office was also beset by executive decisions to increase content production to pad its fledgling streaming service Disney+. As the company seeks to rebuild its reputation and recapture magic at the box office, it is relying heavily on existing, and beloved, franchises. Revisiting old favoritesHeading into D23, Disney had two major box office successes under its belt from two major franchises. Its latest Pixar film, "Inside Out 2," is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, topping $1.5 billion at the global box office. Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 27, 2024.

Persons: Bob Iger, Araya Doheny, Iger, —, Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Disney, Elio, Adrian Molina, Zoe Saldana, Jon Hamm, Bobby Moynihan, Mando, Grogu, Cassian Andor, Jude Law, jettison, Thanos, Kevin Feige, San Diego Comic Con, Robert Downey Jr, Doom, Jesse Grant Organizations: Walt Disney Company, Disney Entertainment, Getty, Honda Center, Disney, Disney's, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm, stormtroopers, ATs, Galactic, Star, Marvel, Marvel Studios, San Diego Comic Locations: Anaheim , California, Hollywood, SDCC, San Diego , California

☆ Opinion | How to Save Disney
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Ross Douthat | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the feast-or-famine landscape of contemporary cinematic box office, Disney is gorging itself at the high table once again. There are the recent stumbles into culture-war controversy and a related impulse to blame the fans when self-consciously diverse content disappoints commercially. There’s the stagnant stock price, the big layoffs last year and the smaller ones this year. But really, the problems can be summed up in a single sentence: The old stuff still sells, but nobody likes the new stuff. But when it comes to new content and new storytelling, the Mouse is struggling to connect.

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☆ Deadpool: Cover art showing Marvel hero’s first appearance could sell for record $7.5 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —As Deadpool breaks records at the box office with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” cover art depicting the of superhero’s first ever comic book appearance could sell for a record $7.5 million. Designed by writer and artist Rob Liefeld in 1991, it would become the most valuable comic book cover art ever sold if it fetches its asking price, according to Heritage Auctions, which is handling the sale. Deadpool became one of Marvel's most popular comic book characters. A poster of Deadpool hangs at the David H. Koch Theater during the premiere of "Deadpool and Wolverine" in New York City on July 23. The owner acquired it almost 20 years ago, after Liefed had sold it, but refused any offers to sell.

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☆ Three Disney films could top $1 billion this year after box office rut
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Sarah Whitten | Whitten Is A Social Media Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

After years of starts and stops at the box office, Disney appears to have hit a groove in 2024. Its latest Pixar film, “Inside Out 2,” is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, topping $1.5 billion at the global box office. And the box office hits aren’t expected to stop there. Disney has long been a box office champion, driving significant ticket sales domestically and globally. In the year before the pandemic, Disney had seven theatrical releases top $1 billion at the box office.

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☆ Opinion | The Presidential Campaign’s Carbonated Détente
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Frank Bruni | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The beverage has had a starring role in the 2024 campaign because, it turns out, both vice-presidential candidates are fans of it. That suggests some artificially sweetened version of horseshoe theory, with left and right arriving at a similar destination, a carbonated détente. It’s also zero calories per serving, and neither man seems to be a metabolic marvel liberated from any worry about weight. President Theodore Roosevelt, so appreciative of nature, plucked mint from the White House garden for juleps. President Donald Trump, so given to excess, drank as many as 12 Diet Cokes a day.

Persons: ’, syrupy —, JD Vance, Tim Walz, men’s, It’s, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Donald Trump, Cokes Organizations: Ohio, Gov Locations: Minnesota

☆ Connie Chiume, ‘Black Panther’ actress, dead at 72
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Connie Chiume, the veteran South African actress who starred in the 2018 Marvel movie “Black Panther,” has died aged 72. In a brief announcement on Instagram on Tuesday, they said: “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the International Acclaimed award winning actress Connie Chiume. “Connie Chiume 72, passed on at Garden City Hospital today on the 6th August 2024. The family will communicate further details.”Chiume, who played tribal leader Zawavari in both “Black Panther” and its 2022 sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” was a household name in her native South Africa. Paying tribute to her on X, the South African government posted: “Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of multi-award winning and legendary actress Connie Chiume.

Persons: Connie Chiume, ”, ” Chiume, Zawavari, “ Sola, Connie 💔 “ Organizations: CNN, South, Marvel, International, Garden City Hospital Locations: Johannesburg, South Africa, ”, Israel, Greece, ife

☆ Olympic moment of the day: Facing giants, diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shows what sports – and life – are all about
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Patrick Sung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The Olympic Games are perhaps the biggest stage of them all for this theatre of feeling. Great Britain’s Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix had entered Tuesday’s individual 10m platform with a bronze in the 10m synchronized platform with partner Lois Toulson. Fred Sirieix, who has appeared on a number of well-known shows in the UK throughout his career, was at the Aquatics Centre watching Spendolini-Sirieix dive over the last few days. Spendolini-Sirieix showed us that sport isn't just about medals, records and wins. We’re here to see you.’ And at the end of the day, that’s all I can ask for,” Spendolini-Sirieix said.

Persons: Andrea Spendolini, Sirieix, Lois Toulson, –, Fred Sirieix, China’s Quan Hongchan, Chen Yuxi, Manan Vatsyayana, Quan –, Chen, Quan, old’s, I’m, ”, I’ve, “, It’s, ‘ We’ve Organizations: CNN, Olympic, Paris, Aquatics, Games, BBC, Aquatics Centre, Getty, British, Team GB, Olympic Games, Lifeline Locations: Doha, AFP, Chinese, Tokyo

☆ Henry Cavill spoke for the first time about being in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' by appearing to take a swipe at the poor CGI in 'Justice League'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Henry Cavill posted a photo of his "Deadpool & Wolverine" cameo on Instagram. He appeared to make a joke about shaving his mustache off, referencing the poor CGI in "Justice League." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementHenry Cavill spoke about his cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine" for the first time, and appeared to joke about the poor CGI used to smooth out his face in "Justice League." "Deadpool & Wolverine" movie brings Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he tries to save his world from being wiped out by the Time Variance Authority.

Persons: Henry Cavill, —, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman Organizations: Marvel, Justice, Service, Business

☆ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ reign again with massive second weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is dominating the charts again after earning $28.3 million on Friday. Rivals are putting the Disney release at a 55% drop though, demonstrating that “Deadpool & Wolverine” has immense appeal beyond Marvel diehards. “Deadpool & Wolverine” looks to blast past that figure in only in its second weekend and there’s no real signs of slowing down after that. Universal also has another top five slot with “Despicable Me 4,” still drawing a crowd in its fifth weekend of release. Total domestic gross surpassed $300 million earlier this week — one of only three titles this year to notch that milestone.

Persons: Marvel Jesus, “ Deadpool, ”, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Deadpool, Marvel, “, Josh Hartnett, he’s, “ Harold, Zachary Levi Organizations: Disney, Warner Bros, Universal Locations: “ Kingdom

☆ 'Creativity and passion is something you can't teach': How to translate fandom skills to a full-time job
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Her fan content creation was just a hobby, until one Marvel TikTok edit landed her a job. "I was too scared to pursue film school or leave my job to try and get into editing," Graham tells CNBC Make It. Graham has secured other editing roles since then, but she's not the only person who's pivoted her fan-driven hobby into full-time work. Here are three pieces of advice for folks looking to transform their fan skills into professional assets. Highlight resultsDavonna Gilpin, 32, never thought the work she did as a fan could ever translate to a job.

Persons: Alexa Graham, Graham, Kendrick Lamar's, I'd, she's, Emily Levine, Levine, Cailey Merulla, Merulla, you've, Davonna Gilpin, Gilpin, . Gilpin, it's Organizations: Marvel, Westcliff University, Rockstars, YouTube, CNBC, Group, EnVi Media, B2B Ad Agency, Amazon Locations: Irvine , California, New York, Los Angeles, nannying

Learn moreThe LG G4 is one of the most stunning premium displays I've tested. Judged against other 2024 models, the LG G4 is easily one of the best TVs you can buy for top-notch image quality. But the G4 is technically the best OLED TV LG has ever made. LG 65-inch G4 OLED 4K TV The G4 is one of the most impressive OLED TVs we've tested, but its benefits over last year's more affordable G3 are subtle. Steven Cohen/Business InsiderThe LG G4 delivers high-end image quality that's a clear step above cheaper TVs.

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☆ Jamie Lee Curtis issues mea culpa for calling the Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘bad’: ‘I will do better’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jamie Lee Curtis is walking back criticism she aimed at the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during a recent panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Without hesitation, Curtis replied, “Bad,” to the audible and shocked guffaws of others in the room. Curtis’ one-word joke is, in fact, not the first time that she has commented in a less-than-laudatory way about Marvel. She later told People that she “felt like stirring up a little friendly competition,” but added that she would be open to appearing in a Marvel film. What am I going to do, say no?”Marvel itself is actually a fan of self-depricating humor.

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☆ We almost had a secret Deadpool Christmas movie — and it was going to be marketed as a deliberately bad buddy cop movie to avoid leaks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Reynolds revealed on an episode of "Hot Ones" that he had once planned to promote an intentionally bad-sounding movie called "Alpha Cop" as a ruse. As Reynolds pointed out on "Hot Ones," marketing a fake movie would help with leaks of what was being cooked up for the next Deadpool movie. "Ryan's idea was, the $100-plus million that studios spend on marketing a big Marvel movie, fuck that, let's do 'Alpha Cop,'" Wernick said. There was even an 'Alpha Cop' poster made. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is in theaters now.

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☆ A.I.’s Benefits Outweigh the Risks - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( David Brooks | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

I’m optimistic, paradoxically, because I don’t think A.I. I don’t think A.I. In fact, I think instead of replacing us, I think A.I. are based on an underestimation of the human mind. “mind” is like the human mind.

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☆ Marvel reclaims its mojo with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and the return of Robert Downey Jr.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“Deadpool & Wolverine” clawed through initial analyst expectations, delivering a monster $211 million jolt to the domestic box office. The film’s massive success pushed Marvel past the $30 billion mark at the global office, making it the highest-grossing franchise of all-time. Meanwhile, the box office success coincided with the Disney-owned studio making buzzy announcements at Comic-Con. And, in a stunning announcement, Robert Downey Jr. emerged onstage as Marvel unveiled the one-time “Iron Man” actor as the franchise’s next big supervillain, Doctor Doom. But what happens when Marvel doesn’t have the Russo Brothers and Downey Jr. to lean on?

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☆ With 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' Ryan Reynolds could finally end Marvel's superhero slump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Deadpool & Wolverine," costarring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, is the only MCU film hitting theaters this year. AdvertisementWhile it might seem risky for the studio conglomerate to put all its eggs into one R-rated basket, Reynolds' Deadpool franchise — and Reynolds himself — are uniquely positioned to revitalize the genre. The 'Deadpool' franchise has been consistently lucrativeRyan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Ryan Reynolds' business acumen has helped Deadpool thriveRyan Reynolds has turned the Deadpool character into a shrewd marketing play. His good friend Taylor Swift even wrote a gushing post on her Instagram Stories about "Deadpool & Wolverine" with a link to buy tickets.

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☆ Disney's Marvel needed a direction. With a big box office and familiar faces, it may have one
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 27, 2024. After its worst performance of all-time at the box office last November, the studio is back on top with "Deadpool & Wolverine." It's a promising development for the Disney -owned Marvel Studios, which has struggled to maintain box office momentum in the wake of 2019's historic "Avengers: Endgame." At the same time Marvel Studios was still reeling from pandemic-related production shutdowns and dual Hollywood labor strikes. And that's good news for a studio that has generated more than $30 billion in box office since 2008.

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☆ Robert Downey Jr. is making a surprise return to Marvel as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers Doomsday.' Here's how that's possible and what else to know about the film.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

For months, fans have been worried about what will happen to the next "Avengers" movie after Marvel Studios faced a series of problems. Marvel Studios announced at the end of their panel at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that "Avengers: Doomsday" and the film that follows it, "Avengers: Secret Wars," will be directed by the Russo brothers. Joe and Anthony Russo directed the last two "Avengers" movies, which made over $4 billion in total and are the current second and sixth- highest-grossing movies of all time . It also announced that Downey Jr., who played the beloved hero Iron Man for over a decade, is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Doctor Doom, the new villain in "Avengers: Doomsday." But some fans have said this move would ruin Downey Jr.'s final performance in "Avengers Endgame" and the legacy of Doctor Doom, one of the most popular Marvel comic villains.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Walt Disney, Dexcom, McDonald's, On Semiconductor and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Revvity — The life sciences company advanced 6% after posting a second-quarter earnings beat. Revvity's adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share topped the FactSet estimate of $1.12 per share. The new Marvel movie topped $200 million at the domestic box office, a record opening weekend for an R-rated film. Second-quarter adjusted earnings per share came in at 96 cents, versus the expected consensus estimate of 92 cents, per FactSet. The stock plunged more than 40% in the previous session after Dexcom reported disappointing second-quarter results and offered weak guidance.

Persons: Tesla, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, Walt Disney, Dexcom, — CNBC's Sean Conlon, Michelle Fox, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound, Samantha Subin Organizations: Management, Guggenheim, Ford, Deutsche Bank, Walt Disney —, Marvel, Semiconductor —, Revenue, Dexcom, Health Canada

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: McDonald's, Tesla, Stellantis and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

McDonald's — Shares were down slightly in the premarket after the fast food giant reported second-quarter results that missed analyst expectations . Bristol-Myers Squibb — The pharma stock shed 1.5% following a downgrade to underweight from equal weight at Barclays. This call comes after Bristol-Myers Squibb issued better-than-expected earnings and raised its full-year guidance on Friday. Tesla — The electric vehicle maker advanced 1.5% after bring crowned the top pick U.S. auto stock by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas. The Marvel movie raked in more than $200 million during its opening weekend, making it the strongest debut on record for an R-rated film.

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☆ Robert Downey Jr. regresa a Marvel, ahora como Doctor Doom
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Johnny Diaz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

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