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“Conclave” could hit the sweet spot for Oscar voters, with its blend of taut airport paperback thrills and contemporary social relevance. The first “Dune” scored 10 nominations at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 and won six awards that night — the most of any movie in contention — including best sound, best production design, best cinematography, best film editing and best visual effects. Villeneuve is also a favorite with Oscar voters thanks to previous nominated titles like “Sicario,” “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049.”How to watch: Stream on Max. ‘Gladiator II’Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” conquered the Academy Awards more than 23 years ago, winning five trophies, including best picture and best actor, for Russell Crowe. ‘Wicked’The most inescapable blockbuster of the holiday season could cast a spell on Oscar voters.

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☆ 'Suits' actor Patrick J. Adams said his mom helped him confirm that it was time to quit and focus on family
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementPatrick J. Adams left "Suits" after realizing he only stayed for the money. Patrick J. Adams knew it was time to leave "Suits" after a conversation with his mom. While Adams left the show after the seventh season in 2018, Gabriel Macht, who plays Harvey Spector, stayed on for the final two seasons. AdvertisementFirst released in 2011, "Suits" experienced a resurgence in popularity after being rereleased on streaming platforms like Netflix. AdvertisementSimilarly, Ashley Tan left her job as a JP Morgan analyst after feeling like she was wasting her life.

Persons: Patrick J, Adams, Troian, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Mike Ross, Meghan Markle, You've, Gabriel Macht, Harvey Spector, Gabriel, Bellisario, I'd, Aaron Korsh, Macht, AJ Eckstein, Ashley Tan, It's Organizations: Canadian -, Harvard Law, Netflix, Nielsen, Business Insider Locations: Canadian - American, Toronto

☆ 'Wicked' broke 3 box-office records in its opening weekend. Here's how it compares to other blockbuster musicals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It grossed $164 million, the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway show. Here's all the records "Wicked" broke and how it compares to other blockbuster musicals. "Wicked" broke three records topping the box office this weekend with $164 million in ticket sales and surpassing its blockbuster rival "Gladiator II." "Wicked" broke the record for the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway adaptation domestically and globally. Walt Disney StudiosWith "Moana 2" premiering this week, "Wicked" has a new competitor at the box office going into Thanksgiving weekend.

Persons: Disney, Rob Mitchell, Mia, Mitchell, Ariana Grande's, Nielsen, Moana, Paul Dergarabedian Organizations: cinema's, Walt Disney Studios, Gower, Analytics, Disney, Office MoJo

☆ A historian says the naval battle in 'Gladiator II' only got one thing wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The scene is rooted in real-life naval battles that began during Julius Caesar's reign in Rome. Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" takes a few creative liberties and diverges from history to up the ante for audiences. "Gladiator II" is set 15 years after Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius died in the Colosseum in the 2000 movie "Gladiator." Staged naval battles really did happen in RomeA naval battle taking place at the Colosseum in "Gladiator II." AdvertisementThe sharks featured in "Gladiator II" are most likely an addition from Scott, who tends to include animals in his movies.

Persons: Julius Caesar's, Ridley Scott's, Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius, Geta, Joseph Quinn, Caracalla, Fred Hechinger, Paul Mescal, Maximus, Connie Nielsen, Lucius, Neil Corbould, Alison Futrell, Futrell, Emperor Claudius, Scott Organizations: Paramount, National Geographic, University of Arizona Locations: Rome, Denver , Colorado

☆ Starring on 'The White Lotus' changed Fred Hechinger's life. Now, he's playing an unhinged emperor in 'Gladiator II.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The actor said that starring on "The White Lotus" changed his life. Hechinger's Caracalla is sick and twisted — a 'dangerous concoction'Fred Hechinger, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in "Gladiator II." "Gladiator II" is also a study of what unchecked power does to a civilization. Advertisement'The White Lotus' gave Hechinger his big breakFred Hechinger as Quinn on season one of "The White Lotus." Hechinger prides himself on playing varied roles, whether he's a menacing emperor in "Gladiator II," a concerned grandson in "Thelma," or a school staff member in "Nickel Boys."

Persons: Fred Hechinger, Emperor Caracalla, Ridley Scott's, He'll, Hunter, Fred Hechinger's, Joseph Quinn, Paul Mescal's, Ridley, Hechinger, Hechinger's Caracalla, Pedro Pascal, Aidan Monaghan, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, Caracalla, Geta, Quinn, Mescal, Maximus, Connie Nielsen, They'll, HBO Hechinger, Quinn Mossbacher, he's, Nicolas Cage, Christian Bale, Thelma, he'll, Kraven Organizations: Business, Paramount Pictures, HBO, Hollywood, Marvel Comics Locations: Rome, Hawaii, Maui

☆ Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with ‘Gladiator II’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great. Instead, it’s how pivotal his character Macrinus is to the long-awaited sequel starring Paul Mescal as the heir of Russell Crowe’s iconic character Maximus. But it’s Washington’s Macrinus who moves “Gladiator II” forward. “His grand purpose,” Washington told NBC News, “is to take over the world.”Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, Pedro Pascal plays Gen. Acacius and Connie Nielsen plays Lucilla in “Gladiator II.” Aidan Monaghan / Paramount PicturesTo select his gladiators, Macrinus leans into their rage. “Almost everything that is done in the film, I’ve done before: fight scenes, swords, riding horses,” he said, noting one exception.

Persons: “, Washington, Paul Mescal, Russell Crowe’s, Lucius, Washington’s Macrinus, ” Washington, Denzel Washington, Macrinus, Pedro Pascal, Acacius, Connie Nielsen, Lucilla, ” Aidan Monaghan, stokes, ”, Crowe’s, —, Ridley Scott, Thelma, Louise, ” Scott “, Scott, ’ ” Washington, “ He’s, ’ ” Paul Mescal, Caesar, Janty Yates, Cuba Scott, I’ve, “ I’ve, It’s, Malcolm, Katia, John David, Pauletta, “ we’re Organizations: NBC News, Paramount Pictures, Netflix Locations: ” Washington, Cuba, Pittsburgh

☆ The finale of 'Gladiator II' is a homage to the first film. Here's what it could mean for a future sequel.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThe ending of "Gladiator II" pays homage to Russell Crowe's character in "Gladiator." "Gladiator II" doesn't end on a cliffhanger, but there may still be room for another sequel. Spoilers ahead for "Gladiator" and "Gladiator II." AdvertisementRome is still a mess in "Gladiator II," set 16 years after the first film. AdvertisementMescal told Variety last week at the London premiere of "Gladiator II" that he would be "massively down" to appear in the next sequel.

Persons: Russell Crowe's, Scott, I've, Denzel Washington, Cuba Scott, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, Maximus, Marcus Aurelius, Lucilla, Connie Nielsen, Aurelius, Caracalla, Fred Hechinger, Joseph Quinn, Marcus Acacius, Pedro Pascal, Acacius, Aidan Monaghan, Lucius, Paul Mescal, Rome, Marcinus, Mescal Organizations: Paramount Pictures, Paramount, Variety, London Locations: Rome, Cuba, Acacius

☆ ECB should cut by 50 basis points — but they won't, UniCredit's Nielsen says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailECB should cut by 50 basis points — but they won't, UniCredit's Nielsen saysErik Nielsen, group chief economics advisor at UniCredit, discusses the ECB's December meeting, and the need for a Capital Markets Union in Europe.

Persons: UniCredit's Nielsen, Erik Nielsen Organizations: Capital Markets Union Locations: Europe

☆ Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In "Gladiator," Lucius is just a child — here's what you need to know about him. In "Gladiator II," Paul Mescal's Lucius is a vengeful heir to the throne who's out for blood — but in the first "Gladiator" film, his character is just an innocent child who mucks up his parents' coup d'état. Compared to his appearance in the first film, Lucius is a bit difficult to recognize. Here's what you need to know about Lucius, and how Mescal's storyline in "Gladiator II" connects to the first film. "Gladiator II" reveals that Maximus was really Lucius' father.

Persons: Paul Mescal, Lucius Verus, Lucius, Maximus, Paul Mescal's Lucius, mucks, Ridley Scott's, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix . Long, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Crowe, Emperor Commodus, Phoenix, Empress Lucilla, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, Macrinus, Aidan Monaghan, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, Lucilla, Spencer Treat Clark, Rome, haggard, Marcus Acacius, Pedro Pascal, Denzel, Rome —, Lucilla — Lucius Organizations: Paramount, DreamWorks, Denzel Washington, Universal Locations: Rome, Numidia, North

☆ 'Wicked' vs. 'Gladiator II': If you see only one movie this weekend, the choice is clear
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Gladiator II" and "Wicked" are facing off at the box office this weekend. Related storiesCritics Score Audience Score "Wicked" 90% 98% "Gladiator II" 72% 84%If time is of the essence, there's no tie-breaker there. AdvertisementRuntime "Wicked" 2h 40m "Gladiator II" 2h 28mIf you want something you can see with the whole family, the choice is clear: "Wicked" is more kid-friendly. 'Gladiator II' has more Paul Mescal in it, thoughPaul Mescal is in "Gladiator II" and not "Wicked." Ultimately, follow your own taste"Wicked" nor "Gladiator II" are both worth the price of theater admission (and maybe even a popcorn and soda).

Persons: there's, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Lucius Verus, Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Jon M, Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Oz, you've, Glinda, It's, Oscar, Erivo, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Aidan Monaghan, belting, Ariana, Giles Keyte Organizations: Pictures, Paramount, New York Times, Universal Pictures Locations: Rome

☆ Why 'Real Housewives' maker Bravo is the only cable TV network that Comcast doesn't want to get rid of
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementComcast is looking to separate from most of its cable networks. Comcast wasn't bluffing about unloading its steadily declining cable TV networks. Related Video Why MassMutual is all in on the Boston Red Sox, according to CMO Jennifer HalloranNotably, Comcast's NBCUniversal isn't biding all of its cable networks adieu, however. However, Moffett said that the spun-off networks likely make more sense with Comcast than on their own. AdvertisementWhatever the fate of the spinoff, Comcast clearly sees the value of Bravo's scripted content, compared to the more challenged TV news business.

Persons: Jennifer Halloran, Comcast's, Bravo, Peacock, Brandon Katz, Katz, Nielsen, Michael Hodel, Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson, Moffett, Rich Greenfield, Brian Wieser, Wieser Organizations: Comcast, Bravo, Boston Red Sox, NBC, Syfy, USA Network, Morningstar, NBA, Lightshed Partners, Madison, Investors Locations: Wall

☆ Ridley Scott claims 'Gladiator II' gay kiss Denzel Washington says was cut from film ‘didn’t happen’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Denzel Washington may have said that his same-sex kiss in “Gladiator II” was cut from the movie because the powers that be got “chicken,” but, according to director Ridley Scott, the kiss may not have happened at all. “No, that’s bulls---,” Scott told me Monday night at the “Gladiator II” premiere in Hollywood. They acted the moment — it didn’t happen.”Washington, meanwhile, claimed that it was simply a “peck” on the lips. It’s ‘Gladiator.’ It’s the kiss of death.”The “Gladiator II” script mentions that Washington’s character, Macrinus, has been in relationships with other men in the past. He’s really really gifted, not just as an artist, but also I just think as a human.

Persons: Denzel, Ridley Scott, ” Scott, “, peck ”, ” Washington, peck, It’s, ’, Connie Nielsen —, —, ” Nielsen, Michael Pruss, ” Paul Mescal, Lucius, ”, Mescal, He’s Locations: Hollywood, ” Washington, Washington, Los Angeles

☆ The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

What can news outlets do to regain trust and appeal to new audiences without alienating existing readers and viewers? For the past week, CNN’s media team has been receiving feedback from readers of the Reliable Sources newsletter. Mainstream media outlets have been losing public trust for decades, particularly among Republicans, but also among Democrats and independents. Maybe, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan commented last week, the media collectively spent “too much time obsessing about polling (where did that get us?) As long as President-elect Donald Trump keeps repeating lies and raising controversies, the press will be seen as a hostile force by many Trump voters.

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☆ Netflix ad-supported tier has 70 million monthly users two years after launch
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported tier has reached 70 million global monthly active users two years after it was launched. The company said Tuesday more than 50% of its new sign-ups are for ad-supported plans in countries that offer the option. When Netflix launched its ad platform two years ago, the company said Nielsen would rate its content. Netflix offered its last update on its ad-supported tier in May, when it said it reached 40 million global monthly active users, nearly doubling the figure it had shared in January. Netflix also announced in May it would launch its own advertising platform, ending a partnership with Microsoft for that technology.

Persons: Nielsen, it's Organizations: Netflix, Wall, May, National Football League, FanDuel, Verizon, Media, Microsoft Locations: Madrid, Upfronts, Canada, U.S

☆ Trump's 'border czar' could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to carry out his sweeping deportation plans may be able to operate with more power, and less oversight from Congress, than some of his own Cabinet members. Homan will instead be the Trump administration's "Border Czar," a title that could grant him significant influence over immigration and border policy without the formal authority — and guardrails — that come with being a Cabinet secretary. Homan will also "be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin," Trump wrote in the post. "White House appointees are subject to less oversight than Cabinet and sub-Cabinet officials," said Katherine Hawkins, senior legal analyst for the Project on Government Oversight. "It is much harder for Congress to enforce subpoenas against White House officials, and they are more likely to cite executive privilege and refuse to testify and have that refusal upheld by courts," Hawkins said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Jeff Sessions, Kirstjen Nielsen, Thomas Homan, Donald Trump's, Tom Homan, Homan, " Homan, — Homan, Katherine Hawkins, Hawkins Organizations: White, Washington , D.C, Homeland, Customs, . Immigration, Department of Homeland Security, Trump, CNBC, Cabinet, Project, White House Locations: Washington ,

☆ Basketball is having a moment, and that's good news for Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nike recently signed a 12-year deal with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. AdvertisementNike is deepening its partnerships with the NBA and WNBA as basketball explodes in popularity in 2024. That's good news for the company as it tries to get back to its sports roots and reinvigorate sales — and as women's basketball becomes increasingly popular. The sportswear giant announced in October that it signed a 12-year agreement with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League to be the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for each league. While Nike started as a running brand, its business has historically been linked with basketball after a 1984 collaboration with Michael Jordan.

Persons: Rachel Wolff, —, John Donahoe, Elliott Hill, Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand, Hill, Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Nike execs, Adam Silver, Nike It's, Goldman Sachs, Nike's, Caitlin Clark, Simeon Siegel, Siegel, Nike, execs, EMARKETER's Wolff, Wolff Organizations: Nike, NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, Service, Paris Olympics, NCAA, Nielsen, ESPN, G League, Adidas, Bloomberg, Business, Street, BMO Capital Markets, BI, BMO Locations: California, Portland , Oregon, Toronto, EMARKETER

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery says it will beef up ads on its Max streaming service
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Discovery says it will beef up ads on its Max streaming service. Max added 7.2 million subscribers in its third quarter, reaching 110.5 million total subscribers. Discovery's Max streaming service. The newest player in streaming ads, Amazon, recently said it would increase its ad load in Prime Video after rolling out ads to the service in January. Rival Netflix, by comparison, added 5.1 million subscriptions in its most recent quarter and now has 282.7 million subscribers in total.

Persons: Max, —, WBD, JB Perrette, Perrette, Jennifer Halloran Max, we're, David Zaslav, Jon Steinlauf, who's Organizations: Warner Bros, Service, Boston Red Sox, HBO, Media, DC, Paramount, Pluto, Nielsen, Netflix Locations: Max

☆ Jim Cramer ascribes market rally to Trump's victory and pro-big business policies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Wednesday's market action, saying the session was shaped by traders who were relieved that the election was over and were getting ready for President-elect Donald Trump's administration. "The fact that we already know the winner is a huge win for the stock market in itself, which makes it a magnet for new money. The electric vehicle maker's CEO Elon Musk has been one the most vocal Trump supporters among his billionaire peers, and Cramer suggested the president-elect is known to reward his allies. "The ironic bottom line is it'll be tough to exceed the Biden regime when it comes to the stock market. Biden was no friend to stocks, but the market went up anyway," Cramer said.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Donald Trump's, we'd, Cramer, Elon Musk, Trump, Musk, Biden Organizations: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Tech, Trump, Biden, Nielsen Locations: Tesla

☆ 'the Menendez Brothers' Netflix Doc Director: Lyle and Eric Should Be Freed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But amid a sea of Menendez content, Alejandro Hartmann's new Netflix documentary has one thing most Menendez docs don't: both brothers telling their story in their own words. 'The Menendez Brothers' director says being a foreigner helped him offer a fresh perspective on a decades-old caseErik Menendez and his brother Lyle Menendez at a pre-trial hearing in 1992. Related storiesHe also used his outsider status to woo Lyle Menendez, whom he knew would be the more difficult brother to secure for an interview. He now believes the Menendez brothers should be freedErik Menendez with his attorney Leslie Abramson and his brother Lyle Menendez during their trial. "The Menendez Brothers" is now streaming on Netflix.

Persons: Jose, Kitty Menendez, Lyle, Erik, they've, Ryan Murphy's, Alejandro Hartmann's, Menendez, Richard J, It's, Barbara Walters, Pamela Bozanich, Hartmann, Menendez Brothers, Erik Menendez, Lyle Menendez, Vince Bucci, wasn't, Harmann, He's, Nicholas Chavez, Chloë Sevigny, Javier Bardem, Cooper Koch, Edie Falco, Leslie Abramson, Ryan Murphy, it's, he'd, Ted Soqui, George Gascón, I'm Organizations: Netflix, Donovan Correctional Facility, Business, NBC, Nielsen, Getty, Los Angeles District Locations: Menendez, San Diego, Argentina

☆ Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series had the best ratings in seven years
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen. That is the most-watched game in the Fall Classic since Game 7 in 2019 when the Washington Nationals’ victory over the Houston Astros averaged 23.22 million. The series averaged 15.81 million, its best performance since 2017 when Houston’s victory over the Dodgers in seven games averaged 18.93 million. The game had a 21.1 rating and 55 share in Los Angeles and 14.8 rating and 39 share in New York. The share refers to a percentage of the audience viewing it at the time.

Persons: It's Organizations: ANGELES, Dodgers, Yankees, Fox, Fox Deportes, Nielsen, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks Locations: Los Angeles, New York

☆ Morgan Stanley is launching an investing index tied to sports teams
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Morgan Stanley is introducing a new portfolio for investors tied to the most prominent sports leagues. Morgan Stanley is hoping to change that. The idea for the new offering first came about when a Morgan Stanley client asked the bank to design a portfolio made up of the companies that support a specific sport. "This one person represents many, and multiples of many that are looking to invest in sports as a fan looking to get engaged." Morgan Stanley says the portfolio will mimic the risk characteristics of the S&P 500.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Sandra Richards, Morgan Stanley's, Richards Organizations: Thursday, League, Sports, Morgan Stanley's Global Sports, Entertainment, Nielsen Sports

☆ Wealthy sports fans can now put money into investments tied to their favorite leagues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

High-net-worth sports fans can now invest in an index of companies tied to their favorite league. AdvertisementSports fans with money to spare can now reap returns from their favorite leagues thanks to a new investment offering from Morgan Stanley. The Parametric Custom Core Sports League strategy is a portfolio that allows high-net-worth fans to invest a minimum of $250,000 in an index of companies tied to major sports leagues. The offering involves 13 of the biggest sports leagues, from the NFL and NBA to the US Open and Formula 1. Last year, Goldman Sachs unveiled a new unit of dealmakers to pitch investments in teams and stadiums to wealthy clients.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, —, Sandra Richards, Morgan Stanley's, Richards, Marc Lasry, Steve Cohen, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Wall, Service, League, NFL, NBA, US, Women's, Morgan Stanley's Global Sports, Entertainment Division, CNBC, Nielsen Sports, Sports, PGA, Yankees, Citi, JPMorgan

☆ World Series Game 1 draws the highest TV audience in five years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

It was only the fourth time in 36 World Series games since 2018 that the audience has cracked 15 million. The last one before Friday was the seventh and deciding game in the 2019 series, when Washington’s 6-2 victory over Houston for its first championship averaged 23 million. The Rangers’ 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks in 11 innings averaged 9.35 million, and was the least-viewed Game 1 on record. Friday’s game was the most-watched Game 1 since Los Angeles’ 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in 2017 averaged 15.33 million. The game had a 19.1 rating and 58 share in Los Angeles and 13.2 rating and 37 share in New York.

Persons: Freddie Freeman’s, Freddie Freeman, Kiyoshi Mio Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Fox, Fox Deportes, Univision, Houston, Nielsen, Dodgers, Dodger, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, The Rangers, Diamondbacks, Houston Astros Locations: Los Angeles, New York

☆ The New York Liberty celebrated its first-ever championship and record-breaking WNBA season
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become first-time WNBA champions. AdvertisementThe New York Liberty celebrated its WNBA championship victory with a parade through Manhattan's Financial District on Thursday in a picture-perfect conclusion to a record-shattering season. On Sunday, the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of game five of the WNBA finals to bring home the team's first-ever championship. The Liberty broke revenue and attendance records this yearFrom the drafting of powerhouse rookies like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the 2024 WNBA season was destined to be different. Viewership was up, too, with an average of 1.19 million viewers — a 170% increase from last season — making it the most-watched WNBA regular season on ESPN in history.

Persons: —, Breanna Stewart, New York —, Ja, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, isn't Organizations: New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, Service, York Liberty, Manhattan's Financial, Liberty, New York, Associated Press, Sports, ESPN, Nielsen Locations: Lower Manhattan, New, York, Sportico

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond owner to lay off 20% of its workforce
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Bed Bath & Beyond's owner said in a regulatory filing that it will cut one-fifth of its workforce. AdvertisementThe parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond plans to lay off one-fifth of its workforce in a move to save $20 million per year. AdvertisementEarlier in the week, Beyond and Kirkland's Home announced a $25 million deal to open small-format, 15,000 square-foot "neighborhood" Bed Bath & Beyond locations across the US. Related storiesThe $21.5 million deal covered trademarks, internal business data, and e-commerce platforms, including websites and mobile apps, but no physical stores or inventory. The company said at the time that the additional Bed Bath & Beyond loyalty program shoppers tripled Overstock's existing customer base.

Persons: —, Adrianne Lee, Dave Nielsen, Overstock, Dominick Organizations: Inc, Service, Bed, Kirkland's, Business Locations: Utah

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