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☆ 'Dune: Part Two' is supposed to come out this year. The strikes could change that
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As two Hollywood strikes rage on, movie writers and stars aren't permitted to hype their projects, due to strike rules. The longer the work stoppages keep going, the more likely it is studios will delay releases as production shutdowns choke the movie release pipeline. "Dune: Part Two," a science fiction epic based on Frank Herbert's seminal novel, could end up the biggest title to move. Warner Bros. didn't immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. While the Writers Guild of America has returned to the bargaining table with producers, negotiations are moving slowly.

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☆ Jason Momoa ‘devastated and heartbroken’ by Maui fires
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —One of Hawaii’s biggest stars is expressing support in the midst of the lethal wildfires in Maui. “We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and ‘ohana on Maui who have been impacted by the recent wildfires,” the caption reads on one of Momoa’s posts, which reposted information from the community organization ‘Āina Momona. Momoa, who was born in in Honolulu, also reposted information that included a locator list for those searching for their loved ones. In his Instastories, the “Game of Thrones” and “Aquaman” star reposted information from organizations that are aiding in the disaster. “Survivors are the priority.”Momoa is a frequent booster of Hawaiian organizations that support its culture, environment and social activism.

Persons: Jason Momoa, ‘, Momoa Organizations: CNN, American, & Lodging Association, Hawaii Hotel Alliance Locations: Maui, Honolulu, Hawaii

☆ With Actors on Strike, Sony Pushes Big Releases to 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Brooks Barnes | More About Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Hollywood studios, scrambling to contend with a strike by unionized actors, have started to remove big-budget movies from the 2023 release calendar, newly imperiling theaters and undoubtedly irritating fans. “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” is no longer on track for a March premiere, and a new “Karate Kid” will no longer arrive in June. Until now, the 2023 theatrical release schedule had been left relatively unscathed by the actors’ strike, which started on July 14. Warner Bros. has been debating whether to postpone “Dune: Part Two,” which is supposed to arrive in theaters on Nov. 3. “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” a big-budget superhero sequel, and “The Color Purple,” based on the Broadway musical, are among other 2023 holiday-season movies that could be delayed.

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☆ The 'Barbenheimer' box office success can help a range of stocks, analysts say. Here are some of them
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The opening weekend success of Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast and Paramount in 2023 Wolfe Research managing director Peter Supino said Warner Bros. Given the box office numbers, Nispel said the weekend will likely be positive for Warner Bros. B. Riley's Eric Wold noted IMAX screens were able to "completely dominate" this weekend for "Oppenheimer" showings.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Rosenblatt, Steve Frankel, WBD, Peter Supino, Brandon Nispel, Nispel, Barbie, Gordon Haskett, Don Bilson, They're, Roth, David Bellinger, Bellinger, it's, Eric Wold, It's, Wold, Alicia Reese, — CNBC's Michael Bloom, NBCUniversal Organizations: Warner Bros, Discovery, Universal, Comcast, Paramount, Wolfe Research, Mattel, Hollywood, MAT, AMC Entertainment, AMC, CNBC Locations: Delaware, NBCUniversal

☆ The 2023 movie box office will need a strong second half after an inconsistent first six months
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Hit and missOf course, quality is a big factor in a film's box office success, too. That pullback has already begun with the 2023 summer movie season. Starting the first Friday in May and running until Labor Day weekend, the summer movie season typically represents 40% of all movie ticket sales for the year. So far through July 2, the summer box office has tallied $1.88 billion. In summer 2022, the box office got a boost from Tom Cruise's "Top Gun: Maverick," a Paramount and Skydance feature.

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☆ Warner Bros. needs to stop copying Disney and let its superheroes fly solo
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Mike Calia | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

DC Studios needs more than a hero, it needs a new strategy – something different than even its recently established reboot plan. DC and its parent company, Warner Bros. Warner Bros. The problem is, Warner Bros. and DC are already working through the tail end of a previous – and failed – attempt to tie their characters together through multiple films and shows. The likely answer to Warner Bros. and DC's issues is right in front of them, though: Character-specific franchises that adhere to one filmmaker's vision, not a TV-style writers room.

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☆ 'The Flash' hits theaters after years of hype and accusations against star Ezra Miller
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ezra Miller at the premiere of "The Flash" held at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on June 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. After nearly a decade in development, "The Flash" is finally speeding into theaters this weekend. Discovery feature arrives at a time of significant change at the company and after a string of legal controversies for its star, Ezra Miller. With a predicted opening in the range of $75 million to $85 million, "The Flash" is expected to be a welcome box-office contribution to the DC Comics franchise. In addition to Miller, it features Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck reprising their Batman roles from earlier films.

Persons: Ezra Miller, Miller, Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, Adam, —, Peter Safran, James Gunn, Safran, Gunn Organizations: Warner Bros, DC Comics, Ovation Hollywood, DC Studios, DC, Marvel, Guardians Locations: Los Angeles , California, Hawaii, Stamford , Vermont, Los Angeles

☆ DC Studios' future begins with Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

And, for once, the success of a Marvel film could bode well for the future of its longtime adversary. On the theatrical side, DC Studios has announced five new projects that will roll out starting in 2025 with Gunn's own "Superman: Legacy." "And I think Marvel Studios, sooner rather than later, needs to tell us what's going on with Spider-Man." He sees this as the result of predictable plotlines within the genre that are repeated across both studios' films. Marvel Studios

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery previews a stacked film slate, centered around this summer's 'Barbie'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warner Bros. Warner Bros. is offering a wide slate of films in 2023 across drama, comedy, horror and action. Warner Bros. capped its presentation with words from Peter Safran, one half of its new duo of creative leaders at DC Studios. Zaslav says he's seen "The Flash" three times and told CinemaCon audiences "it's the best superhero movie I've ever seen." He also reassured media and insiders that Warner Bros.

Samsung's S95C 4K TV is the company's latest top-of-the-line OLED TV. Samsung 65-inch S95C 4K OLED TV The S95C is Samsung’s flagship OLED TV for 2023. And best of all, we get that increased brightness while maintaining the perfect black levels that OLED TVs are known for. Samsung S95C 65-inch OLED 4K TV: SpecsSpec Samsung 65-inch S95C 4K OLED TV Resolution 3840x2160p HDR formats HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Panel type QD-OLED (OLED with quantum dots) Refresh rate 120Hz (up to 144Hz PC gaming) Gaming features NVIDIA G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, VRR, ALLM HDMI ports Four HDMI 2.1 ports Remote SolarCell remote with Bixby and Alexa support Dimensions 56.8" (W) x 32.7" (H) x 0.4" (D) without stand Weight 41.7 pounds without standShould you buy the Samsung S95C 4K OLED TV? Steven Cohen/InsiderIf budget isn't a concern and you want the absolute best picture quality on the market, the Samsung S95C should be high on your shopping list.

☆ DC's slate for its new movie and TV universe is bizarre, risky, and a bit confusing — but still promising
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

DC Studios announced the first wave of movies and TV shows for the new DC universe. There are also aspects of the old DC movie universe — but it still shows promise. The slate, titled "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters," is, to put it plainly, bizarre — and even a bit risky. If anything, it's still a bit of the old DC Extended Universe. If Gunn and Safran wanted to keep any aspects of the old DC movie universe, they picked the right ones.

Despite a rich stable of characters from Batman to Wonder Woman, the DC film and television studio has failed to match the success of Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) Marvel hit factory. Also in 2025, DC Studios will release "Batman - Part II," a sequel starring Robert Pattison, a darker, more adult tale that is not part of Gunn's newly envisioned "DC Universe." While Marvel has become the highest-grossing film franchise in history, DC Studios has had mixed results. Four DC film projects that were completed before Gunn and Safran took over the studio will be released to theaters this year, "Shazam! Zaslav cut some costs by scrapping a third "Wonder Woman" film and a "Batgirl" movie that was headed to streaming.

LG's G2 OLED is one of the best high-end 4K TVs on the market. Lowest Price LG 65-inch G2 OLED 4K TV LG's G2 OLED is one of the best TVs you can buy right now, period. Steven Cohen/InsiderOf course, a high-end design is meaningless if the TV's picture performance can't match its premium style. Steven Cohen/InsiderThough Sony and Samsung have both jumped on the quantum dot bandwagon with their latest high-end OLED TVs, LG hasn't adopted this feature. Steven Cohen/InsiderIf you're in the market for a high-end TV that delivers stunning picture quality and a stylish design, the LG G2 OLED should be on your shortlist.

☆ Three Marvel sequels are the most anticipated movies of 2023, according to Fandango
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A trio of upcoming Marvel movies − the newest installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man and Ant-Man franchises − are the top three most anticipated films for 2023, according to a new survey by Fandango. Many of the most-anticipated films are prequels, sequels or films otherwise connected to a well-known franchise. 2023's Top 10 Most-Anticipated Movies Across Categories 1. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (Universal )Among the top 10 overall most anticipated films, only "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" isn't part of an established movie series. Last year, 80% said they wanted to see a minimum of five movies in theaters.

☆ Dwayne Johnson says 'Black Adam 2' won't be part of new phase of DC movies at Warner Bros
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

(L-R) Hiram Garcia and Dwayne Johnson attends the "Black Adam" premiere at Cine Capitol on October 19, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. A "Black Adam" sequel won't be part of the next phase of DC movies from Warner Bros. "DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the most valuable ways Black Adam can be utilized in future DC multiverse chapters," Johnson wrote in a tweet. The move comes as Warner Bros. "Black Adam" was among the properties that have been disappointing for Warner Bros.

☆ Look past the crisis the DC movie universe seems to be in right now and you'll see a plan taking shape
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Confusion has swirled in recent months around the future of the DC movie universe. But a plan is taking shape, based on what new DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn and others have confirmed. Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman 1984." The third "Wonder Woman" movie is on ice. Ben Affleck has expressed an interest in directing a DC movie.

☆ The third 'Wonder Woman' movie is reportedly on ice, after star Gal Gadot shared an Instagram post saying she 'can't wait to share her next chapter with you'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The third "Wonder Woman" movie is no longer moving forward, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Director Patty Jenkins' film apparently doesn't fit in with future plans for the DC movie universe. The report follows an Instagram post from star Gal Gadot, who shared on Tuesday a photo of herself as Wonder Woman, with a caption that said she "Can't wait to share her next chapter with you." The first "Wonder Woman" in 2017 was a critical and box-office hit, grossing $822 million globally. 2020's sequel, "Wonder Woman 1984," earned just $170 million, but was released amid the coronavirus pandemic and debuted simultaneously in theaters and on the streaming service HBO Max.

☆ Captain Sully and Whoopi Goldberg are among the latest celebrities announcing they quit Twitter after Elon Musk takeover
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Multiple celebrities say they have quit Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover. Now, some celebrities are making good on their threats to quit Twitter. Téa LeoniThe actress best known for her role in "'Madam Secretary" has also seemingly deleted her Twitter account. Gigi HadidThe fashion model took to Instagram to condemn Twitter, especially under Musk's leadership, announced she'd be deactivating her account. "I deactivated my Twitter account today.

☆ Namor: Marvel's watertight efforts to make him different from Aquaman
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Editor’s Note: The following contains minor spoilers about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”CNN —In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the aquatic adversary known as Namor wastes no time establishing himself as one of those beguiling but strange characters that can polarize an audience: the ocean-dwelling deity uses conch shells like smartphones and has feathered wings on his ankles. (CNN, DC Films and Warner Bros, which produced “Aquaman,” are part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Also known as the Sub-Mariner, Namor first appeared in comics in 1939, while DC’s Aquaman debuted in 1941. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” also had the daunting task of presenting Namor’s origins in a way that swam clear of those seen in “Aquaman,” and of doing it a movie not meant to operate solely as an origin story. But before that happens, and thanks to Mejía’s nuanced performance in “Wakanda Forever,” Namor should be able to avoid many more comparisons to other oceanic demigods, and ride his own wave into the future.

☆ 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' review: Director Ryan Coogler pulls off a difficult dive after Chadwick Boseman's death
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In the parlance of Olympic diving – a good analogy for blockbuster movie-making – “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” faced an inordinate degree of difficulty, addressing the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman. A scene from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." With other Marvel stalwarts having exited the universe post-“Endgame,” “Black Panther” appeared poised to become a focal point going forward. Whether “Wakanda Forever” can bridge that gap and position Marvel to fill that void remains to be seen. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” premieres November 11 in US theaters.

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery Names Two Superhero Veterans to Lead DC Studios
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Robbie Whelan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran have been named co-chairmen and co-chief executives of DC Studios. Discovery has tapped the veteran director-producer team of James Gunn and Peter Safran to lead DC Studios, the movie franchise that includes a stable of valuable superhero properties including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman. Mr. Gunn and Mr. Safran will serve as co-chairmen and co-chief executives of the studio and will report directly to David Zaslav , chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, the company said. Mr. Zaslav has said he wants to put in place a 10-year-plan to rebuild DC and make it better compete with Walt Disney Marvel Studios.

☆ 'Black Adam' wants to be a Marvel movie, but can't leave the Snyder era behind — and it highlights the mess that DC Studios' new bosses will have to sort out
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are a lot of Snyder-esque moments in "Black Adam," particularly when it comes to slo-mo action sequences and an overall somber tone. Johnson's Black Adam is a serious-faced anti-hero who isn't afraid to kill a lot of people. "Black Adam" is the perfect encapsulation of both the last nearly decade of DC movies and what the franchise wants to be in the future. For all of its troubles, the DC movie universe had at least seemed to be course correcting. The director, Jaume Collet-Serra, doesn't so much as put his personal touch on it as borrow familiar touches from past Snyder-directed DC movies.

☆ James Gunn, Peter Safran to be co-CEOs of Warner Bros Discovery's DC studios
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Oct 25 (Reuters) - James Gunn and Peter Safran will be co-heads of Warner Bros Discovery's (WBD.O) DC studios, home to superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Superman, the company said on Tuesday. Both Gunn and Safran have experience with the superhero genre and have brought heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe to hit films and series, including "Guardians of the Galaxy", "Aquaman" and "The Suicide Squad", the company said. Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'SilvaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ James Gunn, Peter Safran named new heads of Warner Bros.' DC studios
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

James Gunn and Peter Safran will be the next co-heads of Warner Bros. The news comes during a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Zaslav has been looking for someone to steady the ship at the DC film division, home to superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Superman, as Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros. recently moved its "Aquaman" sequel, which was set for a March 2023 release, to December 2023.

☆ If TikTok wants to compete with Amazon, building US fulfillment centers is a great way to fail, according to e-commerce logistics experts. Here's what to do instead.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

TikTok is diving into e-commerce as it builds out a US fulfillment and shipping logistics team. As TikTok takes its initial steps into the physical side of e-commerce, several logistics experts told Insider not to expect the company to follow Amazon's playbook. "If you want to be anything like what Amazon has built you are $100 billion behind," Matthew Hertz, cofounder of e-commerce logistics consultancy Second Marathon, said. Shein is one Chinese company that has managed this transition successfully, by focusing on the niche but fast-growing field of cross-border e-commerce logistics. Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten acquired two US fulfillment companies in 2019 only to combine them and sell them back to the founder of one this year.

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