Disney Stock Dives As ‘Star Wars’ Sets Records: Is Wall Street Overreacting To ESPN Blues?
The Mouse House’s stock price has been sliding over concerns about ESPN. But are those worries unwarranted?
CES 2016 After Dark: How Silicon Valley Does Sin City — Casinos, Strip Clubs And All
After the product demos and speeches are over, techies are partaking in the many nocturnal pleasures of Las Vegas.
China’s Historic Hollywood Play: 5 Things To Know About Dalian Wanda Maybe Buying Legendary Entertainment
Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda Group will reportedly become the first Chinese company to control a U.S. film studio.
‘Star Wars’ China Box Office: Lukewarm Presales Could Signal Trouble For Disney Juggernaut
Ticket presale figures suggest "The Force Awakens" is in for a weaker reception when it opens in the world's No. 2 market.
Will China Have The World’s Largest Box Office In 2016? ‘Journey To The West’ And ‘The Great Wall’ Might Get It There
China could become the largest movie market sooner than predicted if two American-Chinese co-productions perform well.
How Sheldon Adelson’s Successful Right-Wing Israeli Newspaper Could Reshape The Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sheldon Adelson, who bought Nevada’s biggest newspaper this month, fine tuned his media strategy at a right-wing Israeli publication.
‘Star Wars’ Brought The Box Office Its Christmas Miracle, But Could There Be A Dark Side?
The blockbuster made $1.16 billion for Disney in record-breaking time. It may also have raised expectations too high for 2016.
Box Office Down? Porn Out? China Buying A Movie Studio? 5 Media Predictions For Hollywood In 2016
The world’s entertainment capital is likely to see a whirlwind of disruption next year, including more money from China and a return of the NFL.
Disney Looks To Exit Fusion Media, Possibly Sell Stake To Univision
"Star Wars" owner Disney seeks to shed its stake in Fusion, a digital venture with Spanish network Univision, even though it upped its stake in Vice, reports say.
Free 'Star Wars' Torrents Remain Far, Far Away As Disney's Anti-Piracy Efforts Succeed Early
While other big studio movies have leaked to hundreds of thousands of internet users, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" remains under lock and key.
Big Picture: Buoyed By Imax 3D, ‘Star Wars’ Smashes ‘Jurassic World’ Record And Prepares To Take On China
With a global haul of $517 million, "Star Wars" is selling out premium-format showings such as Imax 3D — and will only get bigger once it opens in China.
‘Star Wars’ Smashes Thursday Night Box Office Record, Prepares For Galactic Opening Weekend
The new movie smashed the previous record for a Thursday night by raking in $57 million for LucasFilm, which is owned by Disney.
Hollywood Horror Producers Hope To Scare Up Small Investors Through New SEC Equity Crowdfunding Rules
Producers of the private investment effort hope to take advantage of new U.S. government rules making it possible to crowdfund equity investments.
‘Star Wars’ Has Already Awakened The International Box Office, Could Crush ‘Jurassic World’ Record
"The Force Awakens" is off to an extremely strong start in international markets, putting "Jurassic World" and its record in jeopardy.
The ‘Star Wars’ Box Office Effect: Can ‘The Force Awakens’ Save Hollywood From A Disappointing 2015?
"The Force Awakens" is pretty much a guaranteed smash hit. But will it be enough to save Tinseltown from its disappointing year?
How Disney Plans To Sell ‘Star Wars’ In China, A Box Office Far, Far Away
China, soon to be the world's largest movie market, was mostly unfamiliar with the space adventure franchise until a few years ago.
New Porn Condom Law Will Send Shoots Outside California, Or Underground
A Los Angeles County law requiring condoms on adult film shoots has forced the local porn industry into the underground. Soon the mandate could be statewide.
Alibaba's Burgeoning Media Empire Is Starting To Look A Lot Like Amazon's
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group just agreed to buy Hong Kong's leading English-language newspaper, the South China Morning Post — the latest step in its burgeoning media ambitions.
Oscar Buzz Can Mean More Cash For Hollywood Movies, But Beware The Dreaded ‘Razzie’
While a film's Oscar buzz can help fill seats, a nomination for the tongue-in-cheek Raspberry Award can kill ticket sales, a study showed.
Demand For ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Tickets Forces Movie Theaters To Add Around-The-Clock Showtimes
Demand for tickets to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has movie theaters adding showtimes to keep up.
What's Going To Happen To Yahoo? 5 Things To Know About The Spinoff, Alibaba And Possible Buyers
Yahoo reversed course and decided to spin off its core business, not its 15 percent stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Here are five key points about the deal.
Yahoo (YHOO) Will Not Sell Alibaba Stake, Instead Might Sell Core Business: Report
Rather than unload its investment in the Chinese e-commerce titan, the U.S. Internet search company will explore selling its core business, a report said.
How Much Is The Los Angeles Times Really Worth? Sale Rumors Swirl Amid Tribune Publishing Financial Woes
Rumors are flying that billionaire Eli Broad and an investor group are eyeing the Los Angeles newspaper. But as one observer says, "The longer you wait, the cheaper it gets."
San Bernardino Shooting: Rugged Terrain Could Make Capture A Challenge
San Bernardino is only 60 miles from L.A., with a rugged and rural topography, but local police chasing Wednesday's shooting suspects are said to be well trained.
Will Eli Broad Finally Step In And Save The Los Angeles Times?
As downsizing and debt take a toll on the newspaper, billionaire philanthropist Broad could step in as the local hero who will stop the bleeding.
