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Netflix, Apple TV Break Weekend Records In Midst Of Disney+ Day
Monday, November 15, 2021 - 1:34pm | 1153Read More...All eyes were on Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and its streaming platform Disney+ on Friday as the company celebrated its two-year anniversary of the popular streaming service. But, two other companies may have stolen the spotlight with new streaming records over the weekend. What Happened: Disney...
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'HODL' — The First Crypto-Based TV Show — Is Coming: How Viewers Can Profit From Watching
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 7:18pm | 486Read More...The first cryptocurrency-based television show is in development and could reward viewers with crypto and NFTs for watching. What Happened: Rob Weiss will helm the new series “Hold On For Dear Life (HODL),” Variety reports. The plot centers on Mel, a young tech founder, who...
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'Hollywood Ending': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Will Be New XFL Co-Owner In $15M Deal
Monday, August 3, 2020 - 10:56am | 466Read More...The XFL reached a happy ending to its sale process by landing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a co-owner. What Happened: The eight-team XFL football league filed for bankruptcy shortly after suspending operations on April 10 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The XFL and its parent company,...
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The Rock Loves Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio's 'Moana' Moment
Monday, October 30, 2017 - 5:03pm | 326Read More...Just bring it? The Michigan State Spartans are having a bit of a bounce-back season. Their record stands at 6-2 after winning three games all of last season, and they currently sit at No. 24 in the AP Top 25 college football poll. The Spartans hit a bump in the road on Saturday, falling 39-31 to...
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The Most Electrifying Man In Entertainment Teams Up With Apple, Siri
Monday, July 24, 2017 - 2:57pm | 365Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has teamed up with leading Hollywood action star and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on a brand new three-minute commercial for Apple’s Siri voice assistant. In the commercial, which is called “The...
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The Rock Turns 45: Here's A Look At His Wildly Successful Career
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 - 5:14pm | 513Read More...One of the most popular and successful action movie stars, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson turned 45 years old on May 2. To celebrate The Rock’s special occasion, Benzinga took a look back at the four most successful business ventures of his career. Professional Wrestling Of course,...
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The Rock Is Actually Furious, Calls Out 'Chicken S---' Male Co-Stars
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 9:08am | 300Read More...Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson posted a message on his Instagram account which called out his "chicken S--T" and "candy asses" male co-stars. Johnson is filming the latest film in the "Fast And Furious" franchise called "Fast 8." He said in his...
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Warner Bros. Gets Pleasant Box Office Surprise With 'Central Intelligence'
Monday, June 20, 2016 - 11:08am | 269Read More...Warner Bros. (NYSE: TWX) isn't a studio that in the past few years has seen a lot of summer success, but "Central Intelligence" always looked like a strong contender for 2016. The pairing of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart seemed like a great draw for audiences and as it turns out,...
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No Jabroni: Under Armour Teams Up With The Rock For Creative Partnership
Monday, January 25, 2016 - 2:03pm | 509Read More...Can you smell it? Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA) can. The sports apparel company on Monday officially announced a partnership with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The press release stated, "As part of the long-term partnership, Johnson will work hand-in-hand with the innovative...
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Moviegoers To Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: Just Bring It
Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 3:49pm | 859Read More...Dwayne Johnson quit being a full-time professional wrestler over a decade ago. That hasn't stopped the world from smelling what he's cooking. Johnson's latest movie, the action-disaster flick "San Andreas" from Warner Bros. (subsidiary of Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX),...
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Tom Hanks And 4 Celebrity-Endorsed Apps
Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 4:47pm | 660Read More...Many celebrities have different ventures outside of acting or singing. It can give an actor a different outlet to try his or her hand, or give athletes and tough guys a chance to display their softer side. Business ventures, of course, also provide another revenue stream for celebrities, and...
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Warner Bros. Inks $450 Million Deal With Ratner Consortium
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 12:38pm | 330Read More...The top grossing studio of 2013 entered a financing deal with a three-person consortium that includes one familiar face. According to The Wall Street Journal, Warner Bros. (NYSE: TWX) has finalized a $450-million funding deal with RatPac-Dune Entertainment LLC. The group includes noted producer-...
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WWE Pulling A Stunner In A SmackDown Market
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 1:37pm | 1010Read More...I won't lie to you. It's ugly out there and more than likely going to get worse before it gets better. It's not as ugly as Dusty Rhodes, but close enough. Despite all the ugliness today, World Wrestling Entertainment is not sitting in the SmackDown Hotel, but appears to be the King of the Ring,...
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World Wrestling Entertainment Shares Have Hit Rock Bottom
Friday, June 24, 2011 - 1:05pm | 394Read More...World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE) shares continue to fall almost every single day, and it looks as if there is no end in sight. The Stamford, Ct.-based company cut its dividend to help shore up its balance sheet, but the company continues to put out a stale product, pay per view buy-...
