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- Most bosses regret how they mandated workers return to the officefortune.com Most bosses regret how they mandated workers return to the office
They blamed it on not having enough data.
They blamed it on not having enough data.
- AMC Theatres Stock Falls After Judge Approves APE-to-Stock Conversion Planwww.hollywoodreporter.com AMC Theatres Stock Falls After Judge Approves APE-to-Stock Conversion Plan
On Monday, in the wake of the court ruling, common shares in AMC predictably began to converge with the lower-cost APE shares.
On Monday, in the wake of the court ruling, common shares in AMC predictably began to converge with the lower-cost APE shares.
- Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian franchisee amid sexual harassment allegationswww.livenowfox.com Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian franchisee amid sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.
The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.
- About 2.2. million candles sold by Target are recalledwww.livenowfox.com About 2.2. million candles sold by Target are recalled
Lit candles under the recall have cracked or broken at least 19 times, the CPSC said.
Lit candles under the recall have cracked or broken at least 19 times, the CPSC said.
- Ice cream recalled in nearly 20 states for Listeria contaminationwww.livenowfox.com Ice cream recalled in nearly 20 states for Listeria contamination
A possible Listeria contamination has prompted a recall of Real Kosher Ice Cream's Soft Serve On The Go cups. Two people have experienced an illness that led to hospitalization.
A possible Listeria contamination has prompted a recall of Real Kosher Ice Cream's Soft Serve On The Go cups. Two people have experienced an illness that led to hospitalization.
- ESG needs to become more standardized, says S&P Global CEO Doug Peterson
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- Writers Guild West Official: Era of Hollywood Mergers Hastened the Strikewww.hollywoodreporter.com Writers Guild West Official: Era of Hollywood Mergers Hastened the Strike
Competition enforcers have increasingly taken notice of how industry consolidation has impacted wages and working conditions.
Competition enforcers have increasingly taken notice of how industry consolidation has impacted wages and working conditions.
- Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continuewww.livenowfox.com Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continue
Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.
Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.
- Amazon is reportedly cutting most of its in-house clothing brands | Engadgetwww.engadget.com Amazon is reportedly cutting most of its in-house clothing brands | Engadget
As a potential FTC antitrust lawsuit looms in the background, Amazon plans to reduce its in-house brands.
As a potential FTC antitrust lawsuit looms in the background, Amazon plans to reduce its in-house brands.
- Bob Iger focused on ESPN's Direct to Consumer transition, but not too soonawfulannouncing.com Bob Iger focused on ESPN's Direct to Consumer transition, but not too soon
While ESPN's Direct to Consumer future is front of mind for Disney CEO Bob Iger, linear television is too lucrative to move too quickly.
While ESPN's Direct to Consumer future is front of mind for Disney CEO Bob Iger, linear television is too lucrative to move too quickly.
- Banks fined $549 million for hiding messages in iMessage and Signalwww.theverge.com Banks fined $549 million for hiding messages in iMessage and Signal
Wells Fargo and other firms snuck around and found out.
Wells Fargo and other firms snuck around and found out.
- FBI agents kill Utah man who allegedly threatened Bidenwww.livenowfox.com Agents kill man who allegedly threatened Biden
FBI agents killed a man who allegedly made threats against President Biden on social media. Craig Robertson was killed while FBI agents attempted to serve an arrest and search warrant at a residence in Provo, Utah. Robertson was killed the same day President Biden was visiting Utah. Prosecutors alle...
FBI agents killed a man who allegedly made threats against President Biden on social media. Craig Robertson was killed while FBI agents attempted to serve an arrest and search warrant at a residence in Provo, Utah. Robertson was killed the same day President Biden was visiting Utah. Prosecutors allege that Robertson posted about a camouflage suit and sniper in addition to other threats about Biden. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
- Anheuser-Busch selling Shock Top, Breckinridge to cannabis company Tilraywww.livenowfox.com Anheuser-Busch selling Shock Top, Breckinridge to cannabis company Tilray
The Bud Light owner sold off a total of eight brands to Tilray
The Bud Light owner sold off a total of eight brands to Tilray
- Biden signs executive order restricting investment in Chinese tech companies | Engadgetwww.engadget.com Biden signs executive order restricting investment in Chinese tech companies | Engadget
President Joe Biden signed an executive order that puts new limits on American investment in certain types of Chinese tech firms..
President Joe Biden signed an executive order that puts new limits on American investment in certain types of Chinese tech firms..
- Bob Iger Tweaks Disney’s Strategy on Streamingweb.archive.org Bob Iger Tweaks Disney’s Strategy on Streaming
The C.E.O. of the media giant has shifted focus to making more money from subscribers after losing billions in a bid to build scale.
The C.E.O. of the media giant has shifted focus to making more money from subscribers after losing billions in a bid to build scale.
- Mattel and Hasbro Took Different Hollywood Paths — One Found a $1B Hit This Yearwww.hollywoodreporter.com Mattel and Hasbro Took Different Hollywood Paths — One Found a $1B Hit This Year
While Hasbro spent billions on eOne in the hopes of producing films like Marvel Studios, the Barbie company launched a film division but emphasized licensing for film and TV properties.
While Hasbro spent billions on eOne in the hopes of producing films like Marvel Studios, the Barbie company launched a film division but emphasized licensing for film and TV properties.
- Sony Pictures Quarterly Profit Drops to $115Mwww.hollywoodreporter.com Sony Pictures Quarterly Profit Drops to $115M
Sony Corp. reported its latest financial results in Tokyo on Wednesday, with revenue at the pictures division down slightly to $2.3 billion.
Sony Corp. reported its latest financial results in Tokyo on Wednesday, with revenue at the pictures division down slightly to $2.3 billion.
- A Disney Sale to Apple? Don’t Count It Out This Timewww.hollywoodreporter.com A Disney Sale to Apple? Don’t Count It Out This Time
Facing the staggering problems afflicting all legacy studios, is Bob Iger contemplating a once-unthinkable option? The signals he sent in Sun Valley suggest that it could happen.
Facing the staggering problems afflicting all legacy studios, is Bob Iger contemplating a once-unthinkable option? The signals he sent in Sun Valley suggest that it could happen.
- Sony raises its annual forecast on the strength of its PlayStation sales | Engadgetwww.engadget.com PlayStation 5 is doing better than even Sony expected | Engadget
Sony has raise its sales and revenue forecast for the fiscal year ending on March 31st, 2024 by 6.1 percent due to higher-than-expected sales in its game and music segments..
Sony has raise its sales and revenue forecast for the fiscal year ending on March 31st, 2024 by 6.1 percent due to higher-than-expected sales in its game and music segments..
- The CW Loses $78M As Owner Nexstar Pursues ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Programmingwww.hollywoodreporter.com The CW Loses $78M As Owner Nexstar Pursues ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Programming
The network has pivoted to acquired and unscripted fare along with cheaper shows and live sports in an effort to push for profits by 2025.
The network has pivoted to acquired and unscripted fare along with cheaper shows and live sports in an effort to push for profits by 2025.
- IATSE Approves Another $2M to Help Members During Hollywood Strikeswww.hollywoodreporter.com IATSE Approves Another $2M to Help Members During Hollywood Strikes
The crew union said requests for financial assistance significantly increased after SAG-AFTRA went on strike in July.
The crew union said requests for financial assistance significantly increased after SAG-AFTRA went on strike in July.
- AMC Theatres Swings to Profit, Touts Highest Quarterly Attendance Since 2019, But CEO Warns of “Potentially Severe Liquidity Hurdles”www.hollywoodreporter.com AMC Theatres Swings to Profit, But CEO Warns of “Potentially Severe Liquidity Hurdles”
The third quarter of 2023 had kicked off well with 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' 'Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and 'Sound of Freedom' playing on AMC screens amid a Hollywood box office recovery.
"The third quarter of 2023 is off to an explosive start with 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' 'Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One,' and 'Sound of Freedom'," says CEO Adam Aron.
- Scandal-ridden Toshiba announces new buyout offer led by Japanese businesseswww.livenowfox.com Scandal-ridden Toshiba announces new buyout offer led by Japanese businesses
The tender offer led by a buyout fund of major Japanese banks and companies called Japan Industrial Partners starts Tuesday and is priced at 4,620 yen, or about $32, a share.
The tender offer led by a buyout fund of major Japanese banks and companies called Japan Industrial Partners starts Tuesday and is priced at 4,620 yen, or about $32, a share.
- Tyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants to cut costswww.livenowfox.com Tyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants to cut costs
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.
- Hollywood Food Insecurity Spikes Amid Strikeswww.hollywoodreporter.com Hollywood Food Insecurity Spikes Amid Strikes
As the labor impasse continues, charities say growing numbers of the industry’s most vulnerable are unable to feed themselves: "Before this started, we would do about 50 grants out of the L.A. office a week. Now we’re getting 50 applications a day.”
As the labor impasse continues, charities say growing numbers of the industry’s most vulnerable are unable to feed themselves: "Before this started, we would do about 50 grants out of the L.A. office a week. Now we’re getting 50 applications a day.”
- Fubo Reaches 1.2M Subscribers in North America and Sees “Green Shoots” in Ad Marketwww.hollywoodreporter.com Fubo Reaches 1.2M Subscribers in North America and Sees “Green Shoots” in Ad Market
“We are very encouraged as green shoots in July indicate an advertising rebound and a sizable ad recovery for the back half of the year,” said CEO David Gandler.
“We are very encouraged as green shoots in July indicate an advertising rebound and a sizable ad recovery for the back half of the year,” said CEO David Gandler.
- For Stylists and Event Planners, Hollywood’s Dual Strike Brings Pandemic Deja Vuwww.hollywoodreporter.com For Stylists and Event Planners, Hollywood’s Dual Strike Brings Pandemic Deja Vu
With most events on hold, those in red-carpet-reliant industries are feeling the pain of going through a second shutdown so soon after COVID, relying on lessons learned during that time to pivot: "We can't just stand here and wait around."
With most events on hold, those in red-carpet-reliant industries are feeling the pain of going through a second shutdown so soon after COVID, relying on lessons learned during that time to pivot: "We can't just stand here and wait around."
- How the Strikes Could Impact Lavish Hollywood CEO Paywww.hollywoodreporter.com How the Strikes Could Impact Lavish Hollywood CEO Pay
Most entertainment giants won’t have to face a shareholder Say on Pay vote until early next year, but the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA have effectively pointed to massive paychecks of top executives as a sign that the companies can make a deal.
Most entertainment giants won’t have to face a shareholder Say on Pay vote until early next year, but the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA have effectively pointed to massive paychecks of top executives as a sign that the companies can make a deal.
- AMC Networks U.S. Ad Revenue Drops 17 Percent, Streaming Subs Fallwww.hollywoodreporter.com AMC Networks U.S. Ad Revenue Drops 17 Percent, Streaming Subs Fall
The company, led by CEO Kristin Dolan, in its second-quarter earnings report also disclosed a $24.9 million impairment charge related to production services business 25/7 Media due to "reduced demand for new content and series cancellations from third parties."
The company, led by CEO Kristin Dolan, in its second-quarter earnings report also disclosed a $24.9 million impairment charge related to production services business 25/7 Media due to "reduced demand for new content and series cancellations from third parties."
- Second Hallmark Channel Christmas cruise added after high demandwww.livenowfox.com Second Hallmark Channel Christmas cruise added after high demand
The first Hallmark Channel holiday at sea sale sold out on its first day, and it appears the second sailing will be just as coveted.
The first Hallmark Channel holiday at sea sale sold out on its first day, and it appears the second sailing will be just as coveted.
- FCC issues record $300 million fine for auto warranty robocallers | Engadgetwww.engadget.com FCC issues record $300 million fine for auto warranty robocallers | Engadget
After a months-long investigation, the FCC has decided to go ahead with its proposed record-setting $300 million fine against “the largest illegal robocall operation” the agency had ever encountered.
After a months-long investigation, the FCC has decided to go ahead with its proposed record-setting $300 million fine against “the largest illegal robocall operation” the agency had ever encountered.
- Apple services are making more cash than ever, but revenue shrank for the third quarter in a row | Engadgetwww.engadget.com Apple services are making more cash than ever, but revenue shrank for the third quarter in a row | Engadget
Apple's financials continue to be in an ever-so-slight slump.
Apple's financials continue to be in an ever-so-slight slump.
- Bitfinex hackers who stole billions in cryptocurrency plead guilty | Engadgetwww.engadget.com Bitfinex hackers who stole billions in cryptocurrency plead guilty | Engadget
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, the couple who were arrested last year for the massive 2016 Bitfinex hack involving billions of dollars of cryptocurrency, have pleaded guilty in court..
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, the couple who were arrested last year for the massive 2016 Bitfinex hack involving billions of dollars of cryptocurrency, have pleaded guilty in court..
- Behind PBS Kids’ Gaming, Podcasting and Streaming Expansion Amid Kids Industry Cutbackswww.hollywoodreporter.com Behind PBS Kids’ Gaming, Podcasting and Streaming Expansion Amid Kids Industry Cutbacks
SVP and General Manager Sara DeWitt on the free kids' programmer going big on content, what makes that possible and why storytelling beyond TV is so key to PBS Kids' strategy.
SVP and General Manager Sara DeWitt on the free kids' programmer going big on content, what makes that possible and why storytelling beyond TV is so key to PBS Kids' strategy.
- Crayola Launches Kids and Family Studio Divisionwww.hollywoodreporter.com Crayola Launches Kids and Family Studio Division
The studio's first project is an animated adaptation of Gen-Z Media’s kids podcast 'The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian,' a co-development with Cyma Zarghami's MIMO Studios.
The studio's first project is an animated adaptation of Gen-Z Media’s kids podcast 'The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian,' a co-development with Cyma Zarghami's MIMO Studios.
- Beyoncé selling $157 'listening-only' tickets for ‘Renaissance’ tour, angering fanswww.livenowfox.com Beyoncé selling $157 'listening-only' tickets for ‘Renaissance’ tour, angering fans
Ticket prices may vary depending on where you're sitting, but based on the average prices on sites like Ticketmaster and Stub Hub, fans can expect to pay more than $300 for decent seats.
Ticket prices may vary depending on where you're sitting, but based on the average prices on sites like Ticketmaster and Stub Hub, fans can expect to pay more than $300 for decent seats.
- Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groupswww.livenowfox.com Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groups
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
- The Agence France-Presse is suing Elon Musk's X over news content payments | Engadgetwww.engadget.com The Agence France-Presse is suing Elon Musk's X over news content payments | Engadget
A 2019 French law copyrighted news publishers' content..
A 2019 French law copyrighted news publishers' content..
- Tesla sued for false advertising after allegedly exaggerating EV ranges | Engadgetwww.engadget.com Tesla sued for false advertising after allegedly exaggerating EV ranges | Engadget
A lawsuit accuses Tesla of false advertising for allegedly exaggerating EV ranges..
A lawsuit accuses Tesla of false advertising for allegedly exaggerating EV ranges..
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Strikes: “We’re in Uncharted Waters”www.hollywoodreporter.com Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Strikes: “We’re in Uncharted Waters”
During the latest financial quarter, the Hollywood studio reported it saved over $100 million in costs as the U.S. actors and writers strikes continue.
During the latest financial quarter, the Hollywood studio reported it saved over $100 million in costs as the U.S. actors and writers strikes continue.