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☆ 'Glicked' is out and could be the new 'Barbenheimer.' The films would need to make over $2 billion to match it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementUniversal released "Wicked" on the same day as Paramount's "Gladiator II." The coincidental release date has seen the movies dubbed "Glicked" — an echo of "Barbenheimer." They will have to make over $2 billion to compete with "Oppenheimer" plus "Barbie." There's a new "Barbenheimer" in town, as two other highly anticipated blockbusters, "Wicked" and "Gladiator 2," have premiered on the same day. Related Video A real-life Barbie Dreamhouse opens in MalibuThis created a cultural moment, dubbed "Barbenheimer," that breathed life into a struggling industry as cinemagoers approached the films as a double bill.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Barbie Dreamhouse, cinemagoers, Barbie, Paramount's, w8vhOkU6GY Organizations: Warner Bros, Universal, Teens Locations: Malibu

☆ The 'Wicked' movie only covers part of the musical. Here's everything we know about the second film.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThe "Wicked" movie, coming to theaters on Friday, only covers part of the original musical's plot. A second film is coming in November 2025 to complete the story. Related VideoIt remains true even as Universal is marketing the movie as "Wicked," instead of "Wicked Part One." Elphaba's younger sister, Nessa, has become a cruel governor of Munchkinland and earned the title of the Wicked Witch of the East. There has been no casting announcement to suggest Dorothy will have a larger role in the second film.

Persons: Jon M, Chu, Elphaba, Oz, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Eviro, Michelle Yeoh, Steven Spielberg's, haven't, Marc Platt, Stephen Schwartz, Platt, Jeff Goldblum, Madame Morrible, Giles Keyte, Cynthia Erivo, Glinda, Schwartz, Grande, Dorothy's, Dorothy Organizations: Broadway, Universal, Warner Bros, Entertainment, Grande, Shiz University Locations: Shiz

☆ There's only one problem with 'Wicked' — and it's not Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's stunning performances
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Advertisement"Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu, is a film adaptation of the iconic stage musical — well, just act one. Directed by Jon M. Chu ("Crazy Rich Asians") and starring Broadway and pop music's biggest legends — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, respectively — "Wicked" is a stunning act of adaptation. The stage musical version is also an adaptation, the looser kind, of Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name. AdvertisementAs in the stage musical, Glinda lends Elphaba the ugliest hat in her closet for a party. In the end, though, "Wicked" is one of the best musical adaptations recently put to screen.

Persons: Jon M, Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande's, It's, Broadway, Ariana Grande, Gregory Maguire's, Dorothy's, Glinda, Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Ariana, Giles Keyte, Erivo, doesn't, She's, Grande, aplomb, Jonathan Bailey, sycophants, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Oscar, —, it's, Elphaba, — it's, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Organizations: Shiz University, Broadway, Universal Pictures, Universal

☆ Paleontologist rates "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World" dinosaurs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ian Phillips | Korey Isbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Paleontologist Dave Hone rates the realism of every "Jurassic Park" movie. He talks about how the T. rex hunted down its prey, how the Gallimimus outran predators, and what Velociraptors actually looked like in "Jurassic Park," starring Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern. He debunks myths about the Stegosaurus' spikes and the T. rex's vision in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," starring Julianne Moore and Vince Vaughn. He explains why some dinosaurs with sharp claws couldn't outclimb humans and how others could deliver devastating headbutts in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom." Finally, he does a deep dive into the many feathered dinosaurs featured in "Jurassic World Dominion."

Persons: Dave Hone, Velociraptors, Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Julianne Moore, Vince Vaughn, Pteranodons, William H, Macy, Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard Organizations: Queen Mary University of London

☆ The 'Wicked' cast is embracing method dressing to promote the film. Here are their red-carpet looks, ranked from least to most on theme.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The cast of "Wicked" has been promoting the film ahead of its November 22 release. Many of the stars' looks nod to the film, whether through color scheme or tone. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's green and pink looks celebrating the film have stood out. Much of the "Wicked" cast has been "method dressing" throughout the film's press tour, wearing outfits that nod to themes or plot points in the movie. Take a look at the best "Wicked"-inspired looks from the film's press tour, ranked from least to most on theme.

Persons: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande's, —, Zendaya, Margot Robbie, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum Organizations: Service

☆ Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

He added a note to his new addition: “Welcome to our world, you’re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side.”“Wicked” stars singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo star as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. (From left) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Wicked' in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesChu may not have been able to physically attend the premiere but his presence was felt. According to footage from inside the theater posted online, a video of Chu speaking from the hospital was played before the movie began.

Persons: Jon M, Chu couldn’t, ” Chu, Kristin Hodge, ”, Hodge, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Oz ”, Amy Sussman, Chu, “ I’ve, I’ve, ” Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Organizations: CNN, Broadway, Los Angeles Locations: Los Angeles, Oz

Cynthia Erivo called out a fan-edited "Wicked" poster circulating online, describing it as "offensive" and "deeply hurtful." An official poster for the movie, which hits theaters in November, was released by distributor Universal Pictures earlier this month. "And that is just deeply hurtful.”Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked." She described the edited version of the poster as "the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen," and compared it to two offensive AI-created memes related to the film that have also been widely shared online. Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and Bowen Yang star alongside Erivo and Grande.

Persons: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande’s, Elphaba, Erivo's, Erivo, ” Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, “, ”, Jon M, Chu, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang Organizations: Universal Pictures, NBC, Universal, Comcast, Erivo Locations: Grande

☆ Paris Fashion Week: The best celebrity looks
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesKylie Jenner at Schiaparelli. Neil Mockford/GC Images/Getty ImagesRob Lowe. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesNicole Richie at Saint Laurent. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesGwyneth Paltrow. Neil Mockford/GC Images/Getty Images

Persons: Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Here’s who’s, Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Loewe, Stephane Cardinale, Corbis, Kloss, Jacopo Raule, Jeff Goldblum, Emilie Livingston, Pascal Le Segretain, Kylie Jenner, Scott A, Willow Smith, Lila Moss, Neil Mockford, Rob Lowe, Sienna Miller, Laurent Vu, Bauer, Griffin, Anya Taylor, Joy, Natalie Portman, Christian Dior, Swan, Lauren Hutton, Saint Laurent, Marechal Aurore, Cyril Pecquenard, USA Cole Sprouse, Kelly Rutherford, Abdul Saboor, Jennifer Garner, Kate Moss, Zoë Kravitz, Saint, Aitor Rosas Sune, WWD, Juliette Lewis, Nicole Richie, Gwyneth Paltrow Organizations: CNN, Paris, Callaway, Balmain, Getty, Christian, Abaca, Dior, Saint Locations: Schiaparelli, Chloé, Saint Laurent

☆ Donald Sutherland death: ‘Hunger Games’ movie actor dies at age 88
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Brian Lowry | Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Donald Sutherland, a veteran actor known for roles in “M*A*S*H,” “Klute” and “The Hunger Games,” has died, according to a statement from his agency CAA. “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland’s son, wrote in a post on Instagram Thursday. BeginningsBorn in Saint John, New Brunswick, Sutherland endured several bouts of ill health as a child, including polio. The 6’4” actor met his first wife, Lois Hardwick, in college, and the two married in 1959. He also discussed subtly altering his dialogue, as he put it, to “try to make the lines that I’ve been given fit my mouth.”Jeff Goldblum, Brooke Adams and Donald Sutherland in 1978's "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers."

Persons: CNN — Donald Sutherland, “, ”, Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, ” Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland’s, J, Paul Getty, Hawkeye Pierce, Jane Fonda, Oscar, Fonda, ” Donald Sutherland, Julie Christie, Nicolas Roeg’s “, Oliver Stone’s “, ” Sutherland, Federico Fellini, “ Fellini’s Casanova, filmgoers, Lois Hardwick, Shirley Douglas, Kiefer, Rachel, Francine Racette, Hugh Grant, ” Jeff Goldblum, Brooke Adams, Max Dugan, John Grisham, Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, Bass Reeves Organizations: CNN, CAA, “, Soviet, Globes, National Lampoon, Lionsgate, Oliver Stone’s “ JFK, University of Toronto, Hollywood, United, Reuters, Academy of Motion Picture Arts, Sciences, of, Paramount Locations: Miami, Saint John , New Brunswick, London, of Canada

☆ Blue-collar jobs are booming. White-collar jobs, not so much.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Now, she told me, blue-collar work is an oasis in the fake-email-job desert, with a newfound social cachet. In a survey conducted in late 2021, 67% of blue-collar workers said they believed the pandemic changed how people viewed their jobs, and 75% of white-collar workers agreed. AdvertisementNow, the economy is adding blue-collar jobs at a rapid clip. There is a tendency — particularly among white-collar workers — to look at blue-collar work through rose-colored glasses, to romanticize the hard work and skills it requires. The labor market hasn't completely reversed course; blue-collar jobs may be booming, but a bachelor's degree is still often a prerequisite for roles with high pay and numerous benefits.

Persons: Alyssa DeOliveira, didn't, DeOliveira, Chris Collins, Collins, Steven Kurutz, influencers, Eames, Bernie Sanders, Elise Gould, she's, it's, moratoriums —, Gould, Frankie Giambrone, Giambrone, Biden, Lael Brainard, Scott Gove, Michael Kaye, Gove, there's, he's, Sam Pillar, Jeff Goldalian Organizations: Walmart, UPS, Business, The New York Times, Economic, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Economic Council, Teamsters Union, United Auto Workers, Teamsters Locations: Boston, Tennessee, New York City

☆ Welcome to the AI dystopia no one asked for, courtesy of Silicon Valley
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

AI skeptics — who are legion, and not necessarily part of the fringe tin foil hat crowd — are begging Silicon Valley to take a beat before unleashing AI to the world. Then, the big reveal: It’s all contained in Apple’s new iPad, its thinnest and most powerful ever, thanks to its brand new AI chip. Meanwhile, is anyone else getting inundated with Google’s Pixel ads, which show people giddily using the smartphone’s AI photo-editing software to deceive their online followers? Apple is expected to announce its own ChatGPT-like tools that could be a game changer for your internet searches. The Jeff Goldblums of the AI debate — who include some of the industry’s own pioneers — are not necessarily saying we have to smother AI and pretend it never existed.

Persons: CNN Business ’, Jeff Goldblum’s, “, John, that’s, —, Cher’s, Asif Kapadia, ”, Luke Barnett, Apple, Tim Cook, Apple’s, Siri, I’ll, We’re, Jeff Goldblums, weren’t Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Google, Apple, Space Invaders Locations: New York

☆ Did menswear win the 2024 Met Gala? The best dressed men on the red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Nods to the event’s dress code, JG Ballard’s 1962 short story “The Garden of Time,” came in all forms. Wisdom Kaye's Robert Wun suit included a corsage, burnt at the edges like the lapels of his overcoat and hat. Coleman Domingo similarly finished off his billowing Willy Chavarria suit with black-rimmed eyes and a drooping bunch of wistful white lilies. Barry Keoghan's Burberry suit came with a satin necktie, top hat and three watches. Mike Coppola/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueAs always, a few stars miss — or dodge — the theme entirely, and menswear this year was no exception.

Persons: Gigi Hadid, Jordan Roth, Emily Ratajkowski, ”, Lewis Hamilton, Nicholas Galitzine, Jeremy Strong, Jonathan Bailey, Vogue, Loewe, Jonathan Bailey's peony bowtie, Aliah Anderson, “, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor, —, O’Connor, clogs, Dan Levy’s, Jamie Dornan’s, Robert Wun, John Shearer, Seán McGirr, Alexander McQueen, Usher, Wisdom Kaye, Coleman Domingo, Willy Chavarria, florals, Barry Keoghan's Burberry, Taylor Hill, Jeff Goldblum, Count Axel, Gilbert Flores, Barry, Andrew Vottero, Prada, ” Goldblum, Emma Chamberlain, Hannah Bagshawe, Eddie Redmayne, Steve O Smith, Mike Coppola, Taika Waititi, Oscar Organizations: CNN, Burberry, Variety, Getty, Vogue, The Met Museum

☆ Ariana Grande says filming ‘Wicked’ movie was ‘transformative’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —It sounds like Ariana Grande’s experience filming the upcoming “Wicked” movie was rather wonderful. “It was just the most extraordinary, transformative and beautiful experience I’ve ever had in my life,” Grande said on Vogue’s Met Gala red carpet on Monday. They join an impressive legacy of actors who’ve portrayed the roles including Idina Menzel, Michelle Williams and Kristin Chenoweth. Grande wore a light pink gown by designer Jonathan Anderson to the star-studded event. “Wicked: Part 2” will follow in late 2025.

Persons: Ariana Grande’s, ” Grande, “, I’ve, Glinda, Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, who’ve, Idina Menzel, Michelle Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Erivo “, ”, Jonathan Anderson, Grande, Oz, Elphaba, Jeff Goldblum, Oscar, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang Organizations: CNN, Broadway Locations: ”, Oz

☆ 'Jurassic Park' star Jeff Goldblum says his kids will need to support themselves when they're older: 'You've got to row your own boat'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jeff Goldblum is the latest celebrity warning his kids not to expect a life bankrolled by their parents. "It's an important thing to teach kids," the 71-year-old said in the interview. Goldblum isn't alone in feeling that it's important to encourage your children to make their own way. Sign up for CNBC's new online course How to Earn Passive Income Online to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Jeff Goldblum, I'm, Goldblum, what's, You've, Goldblum isn't, Anderson Cooper, James Bond, Daniel Craig, Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt, Craig, you've, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNN, CNBC Locations: inheritances

☆ Jeff Goldblum wants his kids to get jobs and support themselves financially when they're older: 'I'm not going to do it for you'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Jeff Goldblum said he expects his kids to financially support themselves when they grow up. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementJeff Goldblum wants to support his kids — by not supporting them financially. AdvertisementGoldblum isn't the only Hollywood star who doesn't plan to financially support their kids when they're older.

Persons: Jeff Goldblum, Goldblum, Gordon Ramsay, Ashton Kutcher, Elton John, —, Bruce Bozzi, Emilie Livingston, you've, I'm, You've, what's Organizations: Service, Hollywood Locations: Charlie

☆ ‘Dune 2’ passes ‘Oppenheimer’ opening weekend at domestic box office with $82.5 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, brought in $82.4 million in its opening weekend. The film is a much-anticipated sequel to one of the most popular science fiction adaptions in recent years, and helped revive a sleepy box office. Similarly, “Oppenheimer” was one half of the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon last summer, which took social media and the movie theater industry by storm. “This is just what the box office needed and much higher than any of us could predict,” said Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures, which distributed the movie. And we grossed $178.5 million worldwide, which is quite a standup.”The sequel doubled the domestic opening of the first “Dune” installment, which opened with $41 million when it was simultaneously released in theaters and on the streaming service HBO Max in October 2021.

Persons: New York CNN —, “ Oppenheimer, ”, ‘ Oppenheimer, ’, Denis Villeneuve, Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, “ Denis Villeneuve, ‘ Oppenheimer ’, ” Paul Dergarabedian, “ Oppenheimer ”, Jeff Goldstein, HBO Max, CNN’s Eva Rothenberg Organizations: New, New York CNN, Warner Bros ., CNN, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros . Pictures, HBO Locations: New York

☆ ‘Dune 2’ jolts sleepy box office with $81.5 million opening
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

1 spot in its opening weekend with a strong $81.5 million in domestic sales, according to studio estimates. The sequel beat out the first Dune installment, which opened with $41 million when it was released in domestic theaters in October 2021. According to Comscore data, “Dune: Part Two” is the largest opening for Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Austin Butler. Box office revenue is down 13.5% compared to this time last year, Comscore data shows. February and March have, over the past three years, reliably housed movie releases from established franchises and properties including “The Batman,” ($134 million opening weekend) “Creed III” ($58 million) and “Uncharted” ($51 million).

Persons: ”, Jeff Goldstein, Warner, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, It’s, Denis Villeneuve’s, Denis Villeneuve, Goldstein, Paul Dergarabedian, “, III ” Organizations: CNN, Warner Bros . Pictures, Warner Bros, Warner Bros ., Dolby, Comscore, Studios

☆ SAG Awards 2024: Winners list
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Saturday night’s winners were familiar to those who have been following awards season, as actors from “The Bear,” “Oppenheimer” and “Beef” took home statuettes as expected. Alan Ruck, center, and the cast of "Succession" photographed during the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards in Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 24. The cast of “Succession” led the nominations among the television categories with five – nabbing the top honor for best ensemble. “Oppenheimer” reigned victorious with three of those awards, while “Barbie” was shut out. This is the first SAG Awards since last year’s prolonged actors’ strike in Hollywood – a fact that was brought up several times throughout the evening – and is also the last major entertainment awards event before next month’s Oscars ceremony.

Persons: ” “ Oppenheimer, ”, Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “, Idris Elba, Billie Eilish, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, Robert Downey Jr, Fran Drescher, Jennifer Aniston, Barbra Streisand, ” Bradley Cooper, Alan Ruck, Robert Gauthier, Streisand, Wears, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt –, Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, David Cronenberg, “ Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, ’, Bradley Cooper, “ Maestro ” Colman Domingo, “ Rustin ” Paul Giamatti, ” Cillian Murphy, “ Oppenheimer, Jeffrey Wright, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, “ Maestro ” Margot Robbie, “ Barbie, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer, Matt Winkelmeyer, Sterling K, Brown, ” Willem Dafoe, Robert De Niro, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, Penélope Cruz, “ Ferrari, Jodie Foster, Matt Bomer, Jon Hamm, David Oyelowo, Bass Reeves, Tony Shalhoub, Mr, Monk’s, Steven Yeun, Painkiller ” Kathryn Hahn, Brie Larson, Bel, Ali Wong, Brian Cox, Billy Crudup, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Debicki, Bella Ramsey, Keri Russell, Sarah Snook, Brett Goldstein, “ Ted Lasso, Bill Hader, “ Barry ” Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Allen White, Alex Borstein, Maisel, Rachel Brosnahan, Maisel ” Quinta Brunson, “ Abbott, Hannah Waddingham, “ Ted Lasso ” Ayo Edebiri, Frazer Harrison, Abbott, ” “ Barry ”, Ted Lasso ”, Indiana Jones, John Wick Organizations: CNN, Actors Guild, Auditorium, Netflix, SAG, Los Angeles Times, Jewish, “, Getty, Guardians Locations: Los Angeles, “, America, Brooklyn, Europe, Hollywood

“The North Umpqua River’s diverse fish populations are unique within Oregon and are of considerable social, cultural, and economic importance locally and regionally,” the fish and wildlife department said in a news release. Environmental groups have long criticized the dam, describing it as an old, disintegrating structure that kills or prevents fish including lamprey and salmon from swimming upstream. Jim McCarthy, Southern Oregon Program Director of WaterWatch of Oregon, said he hoped the damages claim would mark a turning point for lamprey conservation. To carry out the repairs, the district received authorization from the fish and wildlife department to temporarily drain part of the reservoir behind the dam and close the fish ladder. Two days later, the fish and wildlife department determined that an emergency salvage operation was necessary and recruited employees from across the western side of the state to assist.

Persons: they've, Ryan Beckley, Jim McCarthy, ”, Salem . State Sen, Jeff Golden, ___ Claire Rush Organizations: —, Oregon Department of Fish, Wildlife, Winchester Water Control, Jim McCarthy , Southern Oregon, Water Resources, Associated Press, America Statehouse News Initiative, America Locations: PORTLAND, — Oregon, Douglas County, Winchester, Oregon, Umpqua, Jim McCarthy ,, Salem . State, Fish

☆ Ariana Grande files for divorce from Dalton Gomez after two years of marriage
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are going their separate ways. Family law attorney Laura Wasser is representing Grande in the divorce. CNN has not yet determined who is representing Gomez. The room was so happy and full of love,” Grande’s representative told People of the wedding ceremony at the time. Grande last posted a photo with Gomez on her social media in November, but the former couple kept their relationship mostly out of the spotlight.

Persons: CNN — Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez, Grande, Laura Wasser, Gomez, ”, couldn’t, ” Grande, Vera Wang, Tom Ford, nuptials, Pete Davidson, Justin Bieber, Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang Organizations: CNN, Grande, Wimbledon, SAG Locations: Los Angeles, Grande, Montecito, London

☆ Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW YORK, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Box-office ticket sales of the movie "Barbie" topped $1 billion in the United States and worldwide since its debut more than two weeks ago, Warner Bros. Pictures, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O), announced on SundayIn a statement, Warner Bros. said the movie took in $459 million from domestic theaters and another $572.1 million overseas over the weekend, for a total of $1.0315 billion. "As distribution chiefs, we're not often rendered speechless by a film's performance, but Barbillion has blown even our most optimistic predictions out of the water," said Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, and Andrew Cripps, president of international distribution. "Barbie" ticket sales ranked second this year to "The Super Mario Bros," which was released in April and raked in a total of $1.357 billion at the box office. Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: we're, Jeff Goldstein, Andrew Cripps, Oscar, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Barbie, Ken, Mattel, Mario Bros, Gertrude Chavez, Dreyfuss, Leslie Adler Organizations: Warner Bros . Pictures, Warner Bros ., Warner Bros, Thomson Locations: United States

☆ ‘Barbie’ Reaches $1 Billion at the Box Office, Studio Says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Brooks Barnes | More About Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the history of Hollywood, very few people — 28 to be precise, all men — have had the sole directing credit on a billion-dollar movie. (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” was previously the fastest to $1 billion, at 19 days.) “PINK FEVER,” Mr. Goldstein wrote in a text message. “Barbie” once again disproved a stubborn Hollywood myth: that “girl” movies — films made by women, starring women and aimed at women — are limited in their appeal. An old movie industry maxim holds that women will go to a “guy” movie but not vice versa.

Persons: —, Greta Gerwig, “ Barbie, ”, Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Jeff Goldstein, “ Barbie ”, Harry Potter, Mr, Goldstein Organizations: Warner Bros Locations: United States, Canada

☆ 55 Years and Thousands of Martinis Later, a Last Last Call at Sardi’s
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Julie Besonen | Lanna Apisukh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Earlier this year, Mr. Petrsoric, 78, was working alone around 10 p.m. when 60 or so people filed in after Broadway shows let out. He found himself going back into machine mode, a calm beacon of cocktail efficiency. He expressed his amazement, which Mr. Petrsoric subtly acknowledged, with a hand placed gently to his heart. While he appreciated the accolade, he gives the same polite treatment to the star-struck as to stars like Mr. Broderick, as well as cast members, directors, producers, lyricists and composers from nearby productions. It goes to your brain, and then you see it’s not forever and you’ve got to come down to earth.”Trying to squeeze stories from Mr. Petrsoric while he is on duty rarely bears fruit.

Persons: Petrsoric, Matthew Broderick, Mr, Broderick, Joe, Wes Anderson’s, — Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, Maya Hawke, Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Bryan Cranston, Jeff Goldblum, Jason Schwartzman — Mr, “ I’m, ”, “, Lucille Ball, It’s, you’ve, swiveling Organizations: Broadway

☆ ‘Barbie’ Box Office to the World: The Pandemic Is Officially Over
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-23 | by ( Brooks Barnes | More About Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

One high-end theater in the Washington, D.C. suburbs went all out on promotion, with pink lights to highlight “Barbie” and a wall of movie posters featuring both films. Another theater in Arlington, Va., had it worse: The air conditioning went out, leading to a sweltering experience. Studio executives have long pointed out that moviegoing begets moviegoing — that the habit of watching movies in theaters is crucial. “Challengers,” a sports drama involving a love triangle and staring Zendaya, has already been pushed from September to April. “Oppenheimer” helped fuel “Barbie” and vice versa, with their simultaneous release nicknamed Barbenheimer and movie fans captivated by their wild incongruity.

Persons: “ Barbie ”, draping, ”, Jeff Goldstein, Harrison Hood, Maansi Srivastava, Barbie ”, Zendaya, “ Oppenheimer, Barbenheimer, Robert Oppenheimer Organizations: Warner Bros, AMC, New York Times, Hollywood, “, SAG, Universal Pictures, National Association of Theater Locations: Manhattan, Washington, Arlington , Va

☆ The demo tape that launched Prince's career is now up for auction
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —For years, the demo tape that launched Prince’s storied career had been tucked away in an attic of the home of the music executive that first signed him. Now, music enthusiasts and Prince fans worldwide have a chance to own the tape that landed the Minneapolis superstar his first record contract as it goes up for auction, according to Boston-based auction house RR Auction. The demo, recorded in 1976 and still in its original custom packaging, is part of the Marvels of Modern Music auction that ends on Thursday. The demo tape remains in its original packaging. RR Auction“When I saw (the demo tape), I knew exactly what it was,” Gold said.

Persons: ” Prince, –, ” Bobby Livingston, “, ” Livingston, Jeff Gold, Russ Thyret, Thyret, Prince, Gold, ‘ Russ, ” Gold, ” Organizations: CNN, Prince, Minneapolis, Music, Sound, Warner Bros, Records Locations: Boston, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Livingston

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