Paramount’s upcoming movie, IF, directed by John Krasinski and starring Ryan Reynolds, is generating a buzz with an expected opening of over $40 million. This is quite impressive considering it is a non-holiday release in May and an original movie. The PG-rated film is appealing to a wide audience, including parents, kids, and the 17-34
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The fourth installment in the popular Korean franchise, The Roundup: Punishment, has made history by setting a new all-time opening day presales record in its home market. With over 834,000 ticket reservations as of Wednesday morning local time, the crime actioner has accounted for an impressive 95.5% of all sales. This surpasses the franchise’s own
Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone company, has recently made a foray into the electric vehicle market with its new electric SU7 sedan. Despite undercutting Tesla’s Model 3 on price, the new electric vehicle has been selling better than expected. As of April 20, Xiaomi has received more than 70,000 orders for the SU7 sedan, putting the
The upcoming film June Zero, directed by Jake Paltrow and produced by Oren Moverman, Miranda Bailey, and David Silber, is set to hit theaters in New York on June 28th, Los Angeles on July 5th, and nationwide on July 12th. The movie, which had its U.S premiere at Film at Lincoln Center’s New York Jewish
Amidst the ongoing Q4 FY24 earnings season, Goldman Sachs analysts have conducted a thorough recalibration of their projections for the Indian pharmaceutical sector. This recalibration takes into account a wide spectrum of variables, ranging from monthly sales data to currency fluctuations. One of the key observations made by the analysts is that the sector is
This past weekend marked a significant change in the box office landscape, with the absence of any specialty films in the top ten as wide releases continued to dominate. Distributors are noting that late April tends to be a challenging time for indie films, referring to it as a “dumping ground” due to the sheer
Despite the lack of wide releases on a global scale in recent months, Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has maintained its position as the top studio movie for the fourth consecutive weekend. With a strong showing in international markets, the film has grossed $485.2M globally, with $313.6M coming from overseas. This
Amid macroeconomic concerns and geopolitical tensions, investors are searching for stable investment options. One of the most favored choices amongst Wall Street analysts is Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), a midstream energy services provider. This limited partnership has consistently increased its cash distribution for 25 years, with a compound annual growth rate of 7%. With a
The global economy is experiencing a significant shift towards growth and expansion, particularly fueled by key players like China. Jan van Eck, the CEO of VanEck, emphasizes the importance of this transformation, highlighting China’s resurgence as a major driver of growth. This renewed growth trajectory in China, evident in the positive Manufacturing PMI as of
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the investment landscape with the introduction of innovative technologies like ChatGPT in November 2022. This groundbreaking development has attracted significant interest from investors seeking the next big opportunities in AI. In 2023, a group of major tech players known as the Magnificent Seven – including Tesla, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple, Microsoft,
In a groundbreaking victory for the United Auto Workers (UAW), workers at Volkswagen’s plant in Tennessee have voted to join the union. The unofficial tally revealed that a majority of eligible workers have cast their ballots in favor of the union, marking a significant win as the UAW continues to expand its presence in the
The recent overwhelming vote by Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) marks a significant milestone for the union. With 73% of the vote in support of the union, this successful organizing drive stands out as the first of its kind outside of Detroit’s Big Three automakers. The National Labor
Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel retailer, has made the decision to close its distribution center in Sumner, Washington, and lay off 128 employees. This move comes after the company opened a new massive warehouse outside of Los Angeles. The closure is part of Lululemon’s growth strategy, which includes evaluating its distribution network to meet the
The decision to push back the release of Transformers One from September 13 to September 20 was a strategic move by the studio to avoid competition with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is expected to dominate the box office in September. However, this new release date also puts Transformers One in direct competition with DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s Wild