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‘Toy Story 5’ Box Office Haul Highlights Hollywood’s Hot Streak

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The domestic box office has pulled in nearly $4.5 billion so far this year, the highest mark for the period since 2019, according to Rentrak.

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Can New CEO Josh D’Amaro Break Disney’s Bob Chapek Curse?

D’Amaro, like Chapek, made his bones in Disney’s parks and cruises division, which continues to be a major profit driver.

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Can ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Reboot Hollywood’s Tough Year?

A Minecraft Movie is lighting the box office on fire. It’s a much-needed win for the battered Warner Bros Discovery.

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Summer Box Office Shows Hollywood Settling into a New Normal

After a dismal start to the summer, the movie business roared back to life with a steady stream of big-screen hits.

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A24 Scores Another Valuation Level-Up

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Independent film and TV house A24 scored a $100 million investment at a valuation of $3.5 billion in its second fundraise in as many years.

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