The Broadway debut of Robert Downey Jr. in Ayad Akhtar’s play at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater proved to be a massive success. The play garnered a substantial amount of revenue, grossing $746,230 in just four previews. Downey’s portrayal of a Pulitzer runner-up author with an obsession for Artificial Intelligence captivated audiences and led to
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Southwest Airlines has announced that executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly will retire next year, signaling a significant shift in leadership for the company. Kelly, who has been with Southwest for almost four decades, will be stepping down at a crucial time for the airline as it faces pressure for changes by activist investor
The U.K. technology industry is facing a significant challenge when it comes to commercializing technology businesses on a global scale. Warren East, former CEO of Arm, highlighted the critical need for a mindset shift within the investor community to ensure that the U.K. can compete effectively on the world stage. There have been criticisms about
Mission Produce, known for their avocados, experienced a massive surge of 21.6% in premarket trading. The company reported an impressive revenue increase of 24% for the fiscal third quarter compared to the previous year. Sales skyrocketed to $324 million, up from $261.4 million in the same period last year. Rival avocado producer Calavo Growers saw
Apple unveiled its latest slate of products, including iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods at a much-watched event. Despite the impressive lineup, investors didn’t show much excitement as the stock fell during the event. However, it managed to rally later in the day, closing in the green. Apple’s shares hit an all-time high in mid-July but
Columbia Pictures’ Venom: The Last Dance is set to hit theaters in China on October 23, just two days before its domestic release on October 25. This strategic move aims to maximize the film’s global box office potential, especially considering China’s significant contribution to the success of the first Venom installment in 2018. The original
Alimentation Couche-Tard, a Canadian retailer, has expressed its willingness to engage in confidential discussions with Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings regarding its $38.5 billion takeover offer. This offer has sparked interest in the stock market, with Seven & i shares rising by 3% in early Tokyo trading. However, Seven & i has raised
Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, a documentary featuring Trey Parker and Matt Stone, stood out in the Denver market with its impressive performance at the box office. Despite being screened in only one theater, the film managed to attract a large audience and generate significant revenue. The Alamo Denver, one of the theaters showing the film,
The landscape of content creation and monetization on platforms like YouTube is constantly evolving. A prime example of this evolution is demonstrated by The Try Guys, a well-known creator group, who have made a significant shift in their revenue model by launching their own standalone streaming service called 2nd Try. This move marks a departure
Space exploration has always been fraught with challenges, from the vast distances involved to the extreme conditions of outer space. One of the lesser-known but critical issues that has plagued spacecraft and rockets is the problem of helium leaks. Recent incidents involving NASA’s Starliner and SpaceX’s Polaris missions have once again brought this issue to
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft finally undocked from the International Space Station after a long delay, leaving behind the two astronauts that it had brought to orbit in early June. The return to Earth did not go as planned, as it took about six hours for Starliner to touch down at the White Sands Space Harbor in
Sony’s decision to change the release pattern of Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night following its critical acclaim at the Telluride release is a smart move. By opting for a platform rollout, starting with exclusive showings in major cities like LA, NYC, and Toronto, the studio is building momentum and anticipation for the film. The ensemble cast
The long-awaited sequel to the iconic Beetlejuice movie has exceeded expectations in its Wednesday and Thursday night previews, raking in an impressive $12M. While it may not be an exact comparison, this preview revenue is not far from the $13.5M earned by the 2017 horror film It, which went on to break records with a
When Jerry Jones acquired the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, he inherited a struggling team that was losing a significant amount of money each month. The team was faced with empty seats and suites at Texas Stadium, posing a financial challenge for Jones right from the start. Despite these challenges, Jones was determined to turn the