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☆ 'The Little Mermaid's' box office will say a lot about Disney's live-action remake strategy
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

That opening is on par with the $91 million "Aladdin" secured in 2019 on its way to more than $1 billion at the global box office. Audience buzz has become an increasingly important factor in box office success in the wake of the pandemic. Those that skip out on seeing a film during its opening weekend can be enticed to cinemas by positive chatter, helping to bolster the film's overall box office. The studio, which is known for its animated content, saw two of its recent releases — "Lightyear" and "Strange World" — flounder at the box office. Although there were two live-action films based on "101 Dalmatians" in 1996 and 2000, Disney didn't start producing these remakes in earnest until 2010's "Alice in Wonderland."

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☆ Disney CEO Bob Iger praises rival Universal's 'Super Mario Bros. Movie'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day voice Mario and Luigi in Universal and Illumination's "The Super Mario Bros. Disney CEO Bob Iger used part of his opening remarks during an earnings call Wednesday to praise rival Universal Studios' "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and its success at the global box office. "Allow me to digress for a moment to congratulate Universal for the tremendous success of 'Super Mario Bros.'" Iger said. Others said Disney has done a poor job marketing its animated films to the public. The widespread success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" could pave the way for Disney's upcoming releases, which include Pixar's "Elemental" and the Thanksgiving release "Wish."

☆ Passionate Baseball Fans and (Very) Thin Air Let Mexico City Shine
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( James Wagner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY — A day before Major League Baseball played regular-season games here for the first time, Nick Martinez, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres, had an idea. On the way to the church, Martinez noticed several shops selling piñatas. He bought a few, hoping they could be smashed by the player of the game after each of the contests. “Being in San Diego, Mexican culture is very much a part of our culture,” Martinez said. His teammates cheered him on while wearing Mexican lucha libre wrestling masks.

☆ Microsoft plans to start using AI tech to write emails for salespeople, and it's not hard to see why
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Microsoft plans to use artificial intelligence from ChatGPT maker OpenAI to write emails for people. This new tech is to be deployed in Viva Sales, Microsoft's sales app launched in October, that manages customer information and uses AI to scan calls and emails with clients. My company needs 20,000 reams next month, and we have a budget of $100,000. ChatGPT responded like so:Dear Jerry, Thank you for your interest in ordering paper from Dumble Muffin. Best regards, Mike WazowskiSales Representative, Dumble MuffinWe had "Jerry" respond by adding a few more details and a request for a suggestion.

It’s not that theatrical film exhibition was in a particularly good place before the pandemic. Yet the astounding box-office figures of 2022 tell a different story: Movie theaters didn’t become obsolete. It offered up the best of the moviegoing experience: spectacle, plus quality, plus rewatchability. But best of all, the hunger for the overly familiar was not the only story to be told this year. But if the pandemic-era absence of theatrical releases proved one thing, it’s that people love going to the movies, really love it, and not just to see Marvel movies.

☆ Hollywood had a weird year. Here's what it should learn for 2023 and beyond.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hollywood and movie theaters can learn a lot from hits like "Top Gun: Maverick" and others. Still, looking at what has been released can teach Hollywood some lessons for the coming year and beyond. In 2020 and 2021, Disney had released Pixar movies straight to Disney+, so maybe families have been trained to wait to watch Disney animated films at home. A recalibration of its strategy — keeping movies in theaters longer — could be needed to make moviegoing more appealing. It cost just $15 million to make and earned $85 million globally, $62 million of which was in the US.

☆ Workers and consumers say they're likely to favor pro-LGBTQ businesses, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

American workers and consumers are more likely to prefer brands that publicly align with LGBTQ causes, according to a new analysis. In a separate Edelman survey fielded in May, 34% of consumers said they were more likely to buy from a brand that expressed support for LGBTQ rights, versus 19% who said they were less likely. LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD partnered with Edelman to analyze the survey data to gather LGBTQ-specific insights. Though this year has brought more corporate hesitation around LGBTQ support, some employees and customers have nonetheless succeeded in pressuring brands to enter the conversation in ways that go beyond rainbow logos. Soon after, then-CEO Bob Chapek announced that the company would donate $5 million to LGBTQ support organizations and vowed to help repeal Florida’s anti-LGBTQ policies.

☆ Workers and consumers say they're likely to favor pro-LGBTQ businesses, new study says
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

American workers and consumers are more likely to prefer brands that publicly align with LGBTQ causes, according to a new analysis. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation partnered with Edelman to analyze the survey data to gather LGBTQ-specific insights. The survey responses came from 1,000 consumers and 1,000 workers in the U.S. It found that young shoppers especially tend to find brands that pledge support to LGBTQ communities more "relevant" and "relatable." Soon after, then-CEO Bob Chapek announced that the company would donate $5 million to LGBTQ support organizations and vowed to help repeal Florida's anti-LGBTQ policies.

☆ Disney is in an animation slump after 'Strange World' and 'Lightyear' flopped. Bob Iger may have the magic touch to turn it around.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Disney's "Lightyear" and "Strange World" have flopped at the box office this year. Its latest animated movie, "Strange World," opened over the Thanksgiving weekend with $18 million over the five-day holiday in the US. This year was the first real test of the pandemic era to see if Disney's animated films could attract large swaths of consumers to theaters. In 2020 and 2021, Disney's animated movies either went straight to Disney+ or received a hybrid release on streaming and in theaters. But this year, Disney's movies have typically been released in theaters for 45 days before debuting on the streaming service.

☆ Bob Iger signals support for LGBTQ rights on company call. Here's why that's so important for Disney's future.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Marguerite Ward | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On a company call Monday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said inclusion is a "core value." Iger told employees that inclusion and acceptance are among the "core values" at the company, according to CNBC. Florida lawmakers voted to rescind the special tax status of Disney World in Orlando. Disney/PixarMost Americans support LGBTQ rightsFor Disney's leadership, losing the company's special tax status in the state carries financial repercussions. He's also bold and wildly empathetic," Don Hall, director of "Strange World," told Variety, speaking about the film's openly gay main character.

☆ Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses 'Don't Say Gay' fallout, importance of LGBTQ inclusion in stories
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Following criticism of its past handling of LGBTQ issues, Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday told employees that inclusion and acceptance are among the "core values" of the company's storytelling. Disney's recent inclusion of unambiguously gay characters in animated films has also drawn criticism from anti-LGBTQ activists. On Monday, Iger told employees that he is still getting up to speed on the upcoming dissolution Reedy Creek district. On Monday, Iger pointed to films like "Black Panther" and "Coco" as examples of Disney projects that "changed the world for good." Iger said that the company's creative decisions won't make everyone happy, but that its studios will not lessen their core values.

☆ Disney is the biggest winner — and loser — at the Thanksgiving box office
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This year's Thanksgiving box office was both feast and famine for Walt Disney . The week of Thanksgiving is typically a robust time at the box office. This year, the domestic Thanksgiving box office tallied around $121 million. The streamer declined to share box office receipts for the latest Rian Johnson film, although it is believed to have tallied between $13 million and $15 million during the five-day stretch. These decisions have led to a lot of confusion for audiences when animated Disney films have been released theatrically.

☆ Bob Iger has a lot to get right as he returns to Disney. One big challenge is repairing LGBTQ relations.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Marguerite Ward | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Disney's newly reappointed CEO, Bob Iger, could face further backlash against LGBTQ content. Iger needs to support LGBTQ rights or risk upsetting employees and millions of Americans. Florida lawmakers voted to rescind the special tax status of Disney World in Orlando. Disney/PixarIger needs to understand that most Americans support LGBTQ rightsFor Disney's leadership, losing the company's special tax status in the state carries financial repercussions. There is a slice of American conservatives who are against LGBTQ rights.

☆ Sono, Aptera and Lightyear are making solar electric cars a reality
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Katie Brigham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSolar powered cars are here — but can they go mainstream? Sono Motors, Aptera Motors and Lightyear are all developing solar electric vehicles that are set to hit the market over the next few years. While these cars have lithium-based batteries that can be charged normally, they also contain integrated solar panels that can provide an additional 15 to 45 miles of range. As the tech improves, solar EVs could gain wider adoption as manufacturers and consumers seek greater efficiency and range alongside decreased dependence on grid infrastructure.

☆ Why solar electric vehicles might be the next generation of EVs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Katie Brigham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article 57LA-FF Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe world's first commercial solar electric vehicles are hitting the U.S. and European markets in the next few years. German company Sono Motors , Southern California-based Aptera Motors, and Dutch company Lightyear are all producing electric vehicles with integrated solar panels, which can harness the sun's power to provide around 15-45 additional miles on a clear day. This is roughly 15 miles a day, which is perfect for commuters," said Sono Motors co-CEO and co-founder Laurin Hahn. Production of Aptera Motors' solar electric two-seater vehicle is set to begin next year in Carlsbad, California. Its lithium-ion battery gets 390 miles per charge, with an average of 20 or so additional miles from solar, up to nearly 45 miles.

☆ Chris Evans named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by People magazine
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES — Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield but he’s got a new badge of honor: he’s been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. Evans, who for nearly a decade played Captain America in Marvel’s sprawling superhero films, takes the baton from another Avenger, Paul Rudd. “It’s ripe for harassment.”Among those likely to heckle him are co-stars and previous Sexiest Man Alive winners like Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth. Evans’ first film role came in 2000′s “The New Comers” and he played superhero Johnny Storm in two “Fantastic Four” films released in 2005 and 2007. “It’s something that as I become old and saggy I can look back on and say ‘I remember then…’” Evans said.

☆ Disney+ subscribers are getting early access to exclusive merchandise, and it's already selling out
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The company launched a limited test Tuesday to see if its streaming subscribers will buy up exclusive merchandise themed to Disney+ shows and films. Until Nov. 8, subscribers have access to a handful of products from Star Wars, "Black Panther," "Lightyear" and "Frozen" before the general public is given access. Disney's test comes just before the busy holiday season and as the streaming wars continue to intensify. But with growth slowing, offering perks such as early access to exclusive merchandise could lure in new subscribers or keep current ones from leaving. Customers can make purchases on the ShopDisney website or by scanning a QR code within Disney+ with their smartphones.

☆ Disney to test early merchandise access for U.S. Disney+ customers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Lisa Richwine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The company described the offering as a limited test of an additional benefit for streaming customers looking to grab coveted products created for the holiday shopping season. Disney, Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) and other companies are working to attract streaming customers amid growing competition for online viewers. Viewers can reach the page via QR codes under "Shop this Story" on the Disney+ page for a specific series or movie. A shop tab will appear on Disney+ primary profiles for U.S. subscribers 18 and older, the company said. U.S. Disney+ customers also will have the option to buy exclusive "Frozen 2" and "Lightyear" products.

☆ Disney+ subscribers now have early access to Disney merchandise, including Marvel and Star Wars products — here's how it works
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Disney+ subscribers can now get early access to Disney merchandise, for a limited time. It could be a big step towards Disney's Amazon Prime-like membership program. The company announced on Tuesday that Disney+ subscribers in the US now have early access to Disney merchandise available on its online store shopDisney, as part of a limited-time test. The Wall Street Journal reported in August that Disney was exploring a Prime-like membership program that would bundle Disney+ with discounts on merchandise and theme parks. Disney CEO Bob Chapek elaborated on the idea last week during WSJ's Tech Live conference, saying he wants to better integrate Disney's parks and merchandise experiences within the Disney+ app.

☆ Bidens celebrate their first Halloween at the White House
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden distribute Halloween candy to visiting children at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Leah MillisWASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House to celebrate Halloween on Monday, their first time hosting such a celebration since taking office. Treats were also distributed by representatives from the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, NASA, United States Secret Service, Peace Corps, White House Fire Brigade and White House staff among others. The South Portico of the White House was decorated with fall colors, pumpkins, various shades of autumn, and songs such as "Ring of Fire," "Psycho" and "Hall of the Mountain King" set the mood. Halloween has been celebrated at the White House since the mid-20th century, according to the White House Historical Association.

☆ In-wheel motors could be the future of electric cars
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Mounted in the rim of an electric vehicle’s wheels, the motors increase efficiency by delivering power directly to where it’s needed most. Supercars and pickup trucksElaphe, which was founded in 2006 by Gorazd Lampič and quantum physicist Andrej Detela, has designed in-wheel motors for a range of electric vehicles. In-wheel motors are far more exposed to the elements as well as impacts and vibrations from the road. The report notes that as electric vehicles become more popular, automakers are looking towards in-wheel motors for their space-saving abilities and improved power efficiency. Another major player is Protean Electric, which was acquired by British electric vehicle maker Bedeo in 2021.

☆ The biggest box-office flops of the year show how the movie business still has a long road to recovery
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-23 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The 2022 box office saw a vast improvement over last year. Comscore is projecting the US box office to end the year with $7.2 billion — a vast improvement from last year's $4.5 billion, but still far below the $11 billion total in 2019. There were surprise successes this year, like the low-budget horror movie "Smile," which made $216 million off of a $17 million budget. Other movies weren't total disasters but underwhelmed, leaving the future of their respective franchises in question. Below are the year's most notable box-office flops and disappointments, in release-date order (numbers are based on data from IMDb Pro):

The Lightyear One can travel more than 248 miles at 81 mph on a single battery charge. In previous tests, it traveled over 440 miles on one charge but at a lower speed. The Lightyear One is an electric vehicle produced by the Dutch company Lightyear. In recent tests, the car was able to travel over 248 miles at a speed of 81 miles per hour on a single charge of its 60 kWh battery. In previous testing, the Lightyear One traveled over 440 miles on a single battery charge.

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