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“Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend

Bryant Gumbel's “Real Sports” airs its final episode on HBO after 29 years this week, and an era in sports journalism ends with it

Netflix and Max in the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer's markets. Netflix is set to debut Warrior in February 2024, presenting an opportunity for the series to gain new viewers. In an exclusive report from Deadline, sources suggest that if the show performs well on Netflix, the streaming giant might consider ordering a new season based on an original concept and treatment by Bruce Lee.

Bryant Gumbel, HBO's “Real Sports” called quits in its 29th year. The final episode, which is expected to be 90-minute long will premiere on Tuesday at 10 pm ET. For the last few years, Real Sports taped its episodes on the same Manhattan block where CBS' “60 Minutes” was recorded.

box office, Timothée Chalamet's fantasy musical, "Wonka," has proven to be a crowd-pleaser, raking in an impressive $39 million during its opening weekend. Despite its $125 million budget, the family film's promising start bodes well, especially given the holiday season's tendency to foster enduring success rather than explosive openings. Notably, Warner Bros. can take heart in the film's «A-» CinemaScore and the favorable 83% «fresh» rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating both audience and critical approval. Industry expert David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research remarked on the positive trajectory, stating, "‘Wonka’ has the right tone for the holidays, and momentum is very good." The film's resonance extends beyond domestic borders, as it has already amassed $43 million in the international box office, with an additional $53.6 million from 77 markets, bringing its global earnings to an impressive $150 million.

Wonka movie, featuring Timothée Chalamet, hit theaters on December 15, 2023.

horror films hitting theaters. Delays and controversies pushed release dates, but as the new year approaches, brace for a thrilling line-up, including a Jordan Peele chiller and the much-awaited "A Quiet Place: Day One."

Warner Bros. recently disclosed the impending conclusion of Tomorrowverse, marking the end of a short-lived yet impactful animated movie series. Launched in 2020 with Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Tomorrowverse took over the narrative from the prior DC Animated Movie Universe canon. Over the past four years, it introduced seven movies, including adaptations featuring iconic characters like Batman and Supergirl. However, the Tomorrowverse is set to culminate with the release of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, a trilogy finale arriving in 2024. This three-part adaptation aims to intricately wrap up the storyline constructed across seven films, signaling the closure of Tomorrowverse's concise yet eventful journey.

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Variety's report. In 1994, Warner Bros. began work on the project ‘I Am Legend’ but the production got delayed due to budgetary concerns.

«House of the Dragon» season 2 unfolds with the ongoing power struggle between House Targaryen and House Hightower as they vie for control of the formidable Iron Throne. In the inaugural season, numerous instances of betrayal unfolded, culminating in a shocking and memorable death in the season finale. Now, enthusiasts are treated to a sneak peek of the impending conflict in a new trailer. The trailer sheds light on the imminent Dance of Dragons, a tumultuous civil war erupting between the Targaryens and Hightowers. This conflict ensues after the usurpation of the Iron Throne by Princess Rhaenyra’s half-brother Aegon II, who seized the throne following the demise of their father, King Viserys. Earlier in November, HBO chief Casey Bloys revealed the second season of «Game of Thrones» spin-off «House of the Dragon» will premiere on HBO in «early summer» of 2024, as per reports. «House of the Dragon», which premiered on HBO in August 2022, is based on George R R Martin's book «Fire & Blood», a history of House Targaryen set 300 years before the events described in «Game of Thrones», which ended its eight-season run in 2019. The news outlet reported that season two began filming at Warner Bros.' Leavesden Studios April 11 and was unaffected by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began May 2 and lasted until September 27, as well as the ongoing actors strike by the SAG-AFTRA.

Crazy Rich Asians 2 initially seemed promising, but the lack of recent updates raises questions about the sequel's destiny.

Walmart said on Friday it is not advertising on social media platform X, one of the latest brands to say it has dropped the Elon Musk-owned site. «We aren't advertising on X as we've found other platforms to better reach our customers,» a Walmart spokesperson said.

Elon Musk-owned site, as per a Reuters report. A spokesperson for Walmart clarified, "We aren't advertising on X as we've found other platforms to better reach our customers." X did not respond to queries on the issue, the report said. Notably, while Walmart's move to pull off ads on X was made public on December 1, Joe Benarroch, the head of operations at X said the company had not placed ads on the platform since October, instead focusing on organic engagement within its community of over one million members on X.

Warner Bros. Japan dropped an enticing teaser trailer for the upcoming Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime, confirming its premiere in 2024. The collaboration between Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio, announced in July, promised a unique take on the DC Comics universe with the Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime. The creative minds behind Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song, Tappei Nagatsuki, and Eiji Umehara, penned the narrative for this highly anticipated anime venture.

Meg 2: The Trench" is set to join the Netflix US line-up on December 29, 2023. This comes hot on the heels of the streaming of its predecessor, Meg 1, which started on December 1. The movie, featuring Jason Statham reprising his role as Jonas Taylor, follows a team on an underwater mining operation that takes a dangerous turn as they encounter menacing sea creatures. Joining Statham in the cast are Wu Jing, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta and Cliff Curtis. The early arrival of Meg 2 on Netflix raises questions, with no clear explanation. However, recent trends show an increase in newer Warner Bros. Discovery movies hitting Netflix in the United States. Over the past months, several films from Warner Bros. Discovery's 2021 theatrical line-up, including non-exclusive titles like Don’t Worry Darling, Godzilla entries, and Dune, have found their way to the streaming service. This could be part of a separate deal with Netflix, possibly influenced by the success of the first Meg movie, which premiered on the platform on December 1, 2023. Notably, the release timeline for Meg 2 has been faster than typical Warner Bros. Pictures releases. According to Decider.com, the movie hit theaters on August 4, moved to PVOD three weeks later, and landed on Max (previously HBO Max) by the end of September 2023.

Elon Musk's recent actions, as per a Reuters report. Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery took decisive steps earlier this month by halting their advertising efforts on X.

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Bob Iger has explained why his company has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's social media giant X (formerly Twitter). Iger said that Musk's stance in agreeing with an anti-Semitic post meant that Disney's association with X wasn't a positive one for the company.

Keanu Reeves' anticipated sequel, Constantine 2, have taken a dramatic twist. Initially rumored to be axed, Warner Bros. (WB) now denies any such decision, providing a conflicting narrative that leaves fans puzzled. This update comes after the studio's recent slate of DC Universe projects, introducing a wave of uncertainty about the fate of Constantine in the evolving DC landscape.