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If You Invested $1,000 In Disney Stock When They Acquired Star Wars Parent Lucasfilm, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 8:56am | 560Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Yoda are all iconic characters that have captivated audiences through film and television. The acquisition of Lucasfilm, the parent company of the Star Wars franchise, is regarded as a pivotal strategic move for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Let...
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'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' Defies Performance Issues To Become Second-Biggest Star Wars Release on Steam
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 4:25pm | 708"Star Wars Jedi: Survivor", the action-adventure game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has managed to achieve the position of the second-biggest Star Wars release on Valve's Steam. As noted by Data & Ops Co-Ordinator at agency Games...
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Does Star Wars Jedi Survivor Character Look Familiar? He's Based On This Actor You Know From TV Shows
Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 4:35pm | 565Star Wars fans are in for a treat with the latest ad for "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor", Electronic Arts Inc's (NASDAQ: EA) newest action-adventure game and sequel to "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order." The ad features Mark Hamill, the legendary actor who played Luke Skywalker in...
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Benzinga Buzz: Which Streamer Is The G.O.A.T.? Also, Nintendo Drama, Star Wars, Tyson And More.
Sunday, April 16, 2023 - 12:03pm | 1015Each week, Benzinga compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. "Woooooooo!" Pro-wrestling legend Ric Flair and boxing legend Mike Tyson broke some news at this year's...
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May The Force Be With Disney's Star Wars Future: New Movies, TV Shows, And The Return Of Daisy Ridley As Rey
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 10:57am | 1131A Star Wars fan event recently held in London shared details on several upcoming movies and television shows that should excite fans and investors of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). What Happened: Disney announced plans to acquire Star Wars parent company Lucasfilm in 2012. Since that...
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May The Force Be With You: Mark Hamill Channels Luke Skywalker To Protect Ukraine Residents
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 1:44pm | 864An actor from one of the biggest movie franchises of all time is helping the residents of Ukraine as the war with Russia continues. What Happened: Legendary actor Mark Hamill is best known for playing the role of Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” franchise. In the recent year, Hamill...
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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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Benzinga Buzz: Latest On Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Paramount, Nintendo World & More
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - 9:52am | 536Each week, Benzinga will compile the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Are we overdosing on superhero shows and movies? Marvel boss Kevin Feige seemed to suggest this when he said MCU plans...
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Everything You Need To Know About EA's Upcoming 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' Video Game
Friday, February 17, 2023 - 9:52am | 875Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) are set to release an action-packed adventure game titled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to the 2019 hit Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The highly anticipated video game that will release on April 28, has Star Wars fans all over the...
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'Hello There,' 'Star Wars' Has Arrived On TikTok: 'May The Force Be With You'
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 4:04am | 443The “Star Wars” official account has just joined ByteDance-owned short video platform TikTok, and the internet cannot keep calm. What Happened: The “Star Wars” account shared its first video on TikTok on Wednesday featuring actors who played the famous role of Jedi Master...
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Electronic Arts Q3 Earnings Highlights: Shares Fall On Cautious Guidance, But This Game Is Hitting Record Engagement
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 5:34pm | 601Video game company Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights for investors. What Happened: Electronic Arts posted third-quarter net revenue of $1.88 billion, up from last year’s $1.79...
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Here's When 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Comes To Disney+
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 4:36pm | 412One of the highest-grossing movies of 2022 will soon be available to watch on a top streaming platform. Here’s a look at when “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be available on Disney+. What Happened: The highly anticipated 2022 release “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever...
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2023 Will Be A Big Year For Videogames, Says Konami Producer: Are 'Star Wars' And 'Metal Gear Solid 3' In The Works? What Else Can We Expect?
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - 1:54pm | 627All true gamers are eager to try out the incredible titles 2023 has to provide. And the hype grows more and more since producers from top publishers tease amazing news. For instance, Noriaki Okamura, a long-time Konami (OTC: KONMY) producer, assured that “2023 will be a year of many...
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Pandora's Box Office: Here's How Much Avatar Sequel Made, How It Stacks Up To The Original
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 3:32pm | 1308One of the most anticipated movies of 2022 opened this past weekend and turned in the fifth-biggest opening weekend of the year. Here’s a look at how the performance of “Avatar: The Way of Water” stacked up in 2022, so far, and against its previous movie released in theaters...
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Was The Force Strong? Here's How Much A $1,000 Investment In Disney Stock When Lucasfilm Was Acquired Is Worth Today
Sunday, December 4, 2022 - 1:29pm | 520Over the years, media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has grown through acquisitions and been able to create or evolve new intellectual property from its existing and newly owned brands across its strong position in television, movies, theme parks and consumer products. Here’s a...