Matt Damon

Hollywood has witnessed seismic shifts in its business model, from the era of DVD dominance to the advent of streaming giants like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). Now, artificial intelligence is poised to usher in yet another wave of disruption. What Happened: Last week, speaking at CNBC's Delivering...

Following the success of “Oppenheimer,” renowned director Christopher Nolan has reportedly joined forces with actor Matt Damon for a new IMAX Corp (NYSE:IMAX) film. What Happened: Nolan, who bagged an Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” is returning to Universal...

One of the longest-running animated comedies is “South Park,” which premiered in 1997 and continues to air after 25 years. To kick off its newest season, the show is taking on one of the biggest trending topics for the stock market. What Happened: The world of cryptocurrency was...

It’s a new day in Hollywood, one unlike any other in over six decades. What Happened: The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the union representing about 160,000 media professionals ranging from actors to stunt performers, announced a strike...

Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is one of the best-known brands in the world. The company completed an IPO in 1980 and has been publicly traded since. Here’s a look at a key event in the company’s history that helped Nike’s future and how it helped investors...

On Saturday, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company Artists Equity issued a statement denouncing the unapproved utilization of a monologue from their recent film "Air" in a newly shared campaign video by former President Donald...

Actors and longtime friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon blew all the money they made from the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting" in just six months. During a recent interview on "The Drew Barrymore Show" to promote the two's new film "Air," ...

One of the most anticipated movies for the month of April is from director and actor Ben Affleck. The movie will tell the origin story of a piece of Michael Jordan’s legacy. To get Jordan’s blessing for the movie, Affleck had to do two things. What Happened: The new movie from Affleck...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is known for spending billions of dollars annually on new movies and shows to keep fresh content for its subscribers. A leading actor called out the potential harm in this process and why he was leading a new effort. What Happened: Actors Ben Affleck...

Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) is set to cease production of its Ford GT supercar by the end of the year, but a limited edition model commemorating the Detroit automaker's racing legacy will be released in the fall.  What To Know: Ford on Wednesday unveiled its new ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect Decrypt's reporting on Crypto.com layoffs and to correct reporting on a Crypto.com ad featuring Matt Damon.  Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has reportedly laid off more employees during the crypto bear market. Here...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to remove a reference to the Super Bowl; the ad featuring Matt Damon did not run during the game.  Recall last year when actor Matt Damon told the world that “fortune favors the brave.” The line was used to connect risks taken by...

A long-running animated comedy series has mocked the volatility of cryptocurrencies on several occasions. Now, a new made-for-streaming movie mocks the crypto industry and the celebrities who were used in advertisements. What Happened: A new streaming special called “The...

Jim Cramer is fickle when it comes to stock recommendations. The same could be said for cryptocurrency. What Happened: The CNBC host sounded the alarm on the crypto sector Monday after previously recommending viewers to invest. He labeled the events of the cryptocurrency sector as “...

Two well-known actors and friends are partnering to bring the story of a former Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) executive to life. What Happened: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are set to create a sports drama centered on the life of Sonny Vaccaro, according to Hollywood Reporter. Vaccaro was...