Tag: Business
The Marvels vs. the Fluctuating Budget
The Marvels may cost Disney more than everyone thought a few days ago. Reports were that the budget for the upcoming Marvel film – the last one of 2023 – was $130 million, tied with that of Ant-Man for the lowest in the MCU’s history. (This is being attributed to a Vanity Fair article on di...
Read MoreRussel Brand Demonetized on YouTube, Dropped by Media
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet over the last few days, you know that Russell Brand, the British comedian, provocateur, and social commentator, is being accused of various forms of sexual assault and harassment by several women. Well, the fallout is happening right on schedule, as accordin...
Read MoreYou Might Have to Pay to Use Twitter Soon
Twitter might come with a fee soon. While speaking to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an AI discussion, Twitter (or whatever it calls itself now) CEO Elon Musk suggested he wants to make the social media platform come with “a small, monthly payment” because it’s the only way to ge...
Read MoreWriters’ Strike Negotiations Will Resume Wednesday
The Writers Guild of America and AMPTP are set to resume talks on Wednesday after a month of silence. The WGA has been striking for 140 days now. Check out the Union’s statement here: “The WGA and AMPTP now have a confirmed schedule to bargain this week, starting on Wednesday. You might ...
Read MoreMiyazaki Not Retiring After All?
At the Toronto International Film Festival, Studio Ghibli Vice President Junichi Nishioka indicated that famed director Hayao Miyazaki might not retire after The Boy and the Heron, as previously reported. Check out Nishioka’s translated statement here: “Other people say that this might ...
Read MoreDisney+ Reduced to $1.99 for Three Months
Amid the battle between Disney and Charter Cable, Disney has elected to lower the price of the Disney+ streaming service’s ad tier to $1.99 a month. This is a notable cut down from the previous $7.99, but the deal only lasts until September 20th. Subscribers will receive the promotional price for...
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