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If You Invested $1,000 In Disney Stock When It Acquired Lucasfilm (Think Indiana Jones, Star Wars), Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Monday, July 10, 2023 - 2:22pm | 869Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has completed many acquisitions over the years. During the time period led by Bob Iger from 2005 to 2020, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. The acquisition of Lucasfilm, founded in 1971 by George Lucas, brought the Star Wars franchise...
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Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo Could Be Returning To Star Wars: Will The Force Be Strong With Deepfake Technology?
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - 2:44pm | 866Three of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars universe were killed off in the last trilogy of theatrically released movies. But Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo could be coming back to life and starring in a new series of short films according to the latest Star Wars rumor. What...
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The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence In Movies: How The Tom Cruise Deepfake Company Is Helping
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 8:29pm | 982Artificial intelligence could go down as one of the most talked about items in 2023, thanks in large part to ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI. Several sectors are becoming more aggressive in the usage of artificial intelligence and entertainment could be among the companies seeing...
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Oprah Waves Goodbye To AppleTV+: Is It A Big Loss For The Streamer?
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 10:55am | 596Technology giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is ending a content deal with talk show host and producer Oprah Winfrey. Even though Winfrey is one of the most respected names in entertainment, the news might not be a major blow to the Cupertino, California-based company's streaming service, AppleTV...
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May The Force Be With Disney+: All The Star Wars Announcements At Star Wars Celebration
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 12:25pm | 1250Star Wars fans and investors in Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) might be interested to hear the latest news and updates from the Star Wars Celebration. Here is a look at some of the news and trailers shared at the event that could keep Star Wars fans an investors happy for years to come. What...
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Apple TV+ Bringing More Content From This Multi-Oscar Winner: Here's What Viewers Can Expect
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 11:30am | 496A major movie star is coming back to the streaming platform of a major technology company with a new deal that will increase output. What Happened: Actor Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman signed a multi-year exclusive deal with their Playtone company and Apple TV+, a streaming platform from Apple Inc (...
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Harrison Ford's 5 Most Profitable Movies
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 1:55pm | 476Beloved actor Harrison Ford is celebrating his 74th birthday today. There’s no question Ford has been a part of some of the most iconic and successful movies of all time. While movie fans love Ford’s work, studios love that he has been box office gold. In fact, his 1973 breakout...
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Disney To Reveal 'Star Wars Land' In Harrison Ford-Led TV Spot
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 11:57am | 339Anaheim, California and Orlando, Florida have some exciting developments underway. With the success of the "Star Wars" franchise, it's no surprise that Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts are ushering in large "Star Wars"-themed lands...
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Market Wrap For April 29: Dow Approaches Record Highs Despite Ongoing Ukraine Tension and Upcoming Fed Meeting
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 4:43pm | 3331U.S. stocks finished higher as the Dow approached its all time high of 16,631.60. The index trading on Tuesday as high as 16,559.39. The S&P 500 index is also not that far away from its all time highs of 1,897.28. The Federal Open Market Committee began its two-day meeting in Washington....