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Disney to abandon Slack after July data breach.

Disney to abandon Slack after July data breach.

An independent animation studio called Titmouse is Hollywood's secret weapon.

An independent animation studio called Titmouse is Hollywood's secret weapon.

The popularity of women's sports is increasing as both fans and brands become more involved.

The popularity of women's sports is increasing as both fans and brands become more involved.

The summer box office rebounded due to the success of "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."

The summer box office rebounded due to the success of "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Hollywood studio lot tours: An in-depth examination of the business operations

Hollywood studio lot tours: An in-depth examination of the business operations

In the first half of 2024, Lego's revenue increased by 13%, thanks to the success of Lego Fortnite and a variety of brick sets.

In the first half of 2024, Lego's revenue increased by 13%, thanks to the success of Lego Fortnite and a variety of brick sets.

The highest-grossing R-rated film of all time is now Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.

The highest-grossing R-rated film of all time is now Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.

The global box office has surpassed $1 billion with "Deadpool & Wolverine."

The global box office has surpassed $1 billion with "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Disney's parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo revealed everything we learned about villains and Indiana Jones.

Disney's parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo revealed everything we learned about villains and Indiana Jones.

Disney aims to achieve a box office resurgence through sequels, prequels, and enchantment.

Disney aims to achieve a box office resurgence through sequels, prequels, and enchantment.

This year, three Disney films may surpass the $1 billion mark at the box office, following a period of sluggish performance.

This year, three Disney films may surpass the $1 billion mark at the box office, following a period of sluggish performance.

Disney's Marvel may have found direction with its big box office and familiar faces.

Disney's Marvel may have found direction with its big box office and familiar faces.

The highest R-rated debut ever was achieved by Deadpool and Wolverine, with a $205 million domestic opening.

The highest R-rated debut ever was achieved by Deadpool and Wolverine, with a $205 million domestic opening.

Thursday previews bring in $38.5 million for 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' setting a record for opening weekend.

Thursday previews bring in $38.5 million for 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' setting a record for opening weekend.

An R-rated film featuring Deadpool and Wolverine is predicted to have the highest opening.

An R-rated film featuring Deadpool and Wolverine is predicted to have the highest opening.

''Frozen II' has been surpassed by 'Inside Out 2' as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.'

''Frozen II' has been surpassed by 'Inside Out 2' as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.'

AMC anticipates second-quarter earnings to be weak, with both revenue and profit declining.

AMC anticipates second-quarter earnings to be weak, with both revenue and profit declining.

Paramount-Skydance merger may lead to excessive consolidation in Hollywood theaters, causing concern among theater owners.

Paramount-Skydance merger may lead to excessive consolidation in Hollywood theaters, causing concern among theater owners.

''Barbie' since 2015, 'Inside Out 2' reaches $1 billion at the global box office.'

''Barbie' since 2015, 'Inside Out 2' reaches $1 billion at the global box office.'

The company behind classic films at local theaters, Fathom, is experiencing significant growth in moviegoing.

The company behind classic films at local theaters, Fathom, is experiencing significant growth in moviegoing.

The first billion-dollar movie of 2024 could be Disney's 'Inside Out 2'.

The first billion-dollar movie of 2024 could be Disney's 'Inside Out 2'.

The box office could be revitalized by family films featuring 'Inside Out 2' as the lead.

The box office could be revitalized by family films featuring 'Inside Out 2' as the lead.

The second-highest animation opening ever was achieved by 'Inside Out 2' with a $155 million domestic debut.

The second-highest animation opening ever was achieved by 'Inside Out 2' with a $155 million domestic debut.

The release of 'Inside Out 2' in theaters could potentially achieve a 100-day run, but this feat is becoming increasingly uncommon.

The release of 'Inside Out 2' in theaters could potentially achieve a 100-day run, but this feat is becoming increasingly uncommon.

A theater chain is being acquired by Sony Pictures, marking the first time in 75 years that a studio has owned a movie theater.

A theater chain is being acquired by Sony Pictures, marking the first time in 75 years that a studio has owned a movie theater.

Disney's $60 billion theme park investment includes Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disney's $60 billion theme park investment includes Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

4DX is gaining popularity in the moviegoing market with its immersive experience that includes shaking seats and fog.

4DX is gaining popularity in the moviegoing market with its immersive experience that includes shaking seats and fog.

Disney is scaling back content, resulting in Pixar laying off 14% of its workforce.

Disney is scaling back content, resulting in Pixar laying off 14% of its workforce.

Nearly double the previous count, the Netflix ad-supported tier currently has 40 million monthly users.

Nearly double the previous count, the Netflix ad-supported tier currently has 40 million monthly users.

AMC's debt load may be reduced with the help of its meme stock windfall.

AMC's debt load may be reduced with the help of its meme stock windfall.

Could this summer's movie lineup result in the lowest box office earnings in years?

Could this summer's movie lineup result in the lowest box office earnings in years?

Lego's first license was for Star Wars, and 25 years later, the partnership remains strong.

Lego's first license was for Star Wars, and 25 years later, the partnership remains strong.

Wall Street anticipates Netflix's earnings report.

Wall Street anticipates Netflix's earnings report.

Disney's theme parks generate the most revenue for the company, and it intends to invest $60 billion to maintain its position as the top earner.

Disney's theme parks generate the most revenue for the company, and it intends to invest $60 billion to maintain its position as the top earner.

Disney has announced the release of 'Mandalorian & Grogu,' 'Toy Story 5,' and another 'Tron' in theaters.

Disney has announced the release of 'Mandalorian & Grogu,' 'Toy Story 5,' and another 'Tron' in theaters.

Iger: Peltz Proxy Battle was a 'Distraction,' Board is Focused on Choosing My Successor

Iger: Peltz Proxy Battle was a 'Distraction,' Board is Focused on Choosing My Successor

Peltz, an activist investor, may have found an opportunity to enter the film industry due to Disney's cinematic drought.

Peltz, an activist investor, may have found an opportunity to enter the film industry due to Disney's cinematic drought.

Streamers are reducing the size of their content libraries.

Streamers are reducing the size of their content libraries.

The IMAX screens will broadcast the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which is being hosted by NBC.

The IMAX screens will broadcast the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which is being hosted by NBC.

Despite trade-downs and China pullback, Lego revenue increases in 2023.

Despite trade-downs and China pullback, Lego revenue increases in 2023.

Mattel is looking to revitalize American Girl and Fisher-Price by using Barbie as a blueprint.

Mattel is looking to revitalize American Girl and Fisher-Price by using Barbie as a blueprint.