LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not all reboots are created equal. This weekend at the box office, nostalgia-driven fare was everywhere, from “Beauty and the Beast” to “Power Rangers” and “CHIPS,” producing both successful and underwhelming results. On the high end, Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” continued enchanting audiences in its second weekend in theaters, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — “Moana,” Disney’s animated voyage to ancient Polynesia, sailed away with the Thanksgiving box office, debuting with $82.1 million over five days and $56.6 million over the weekend, according to final ticket sales figures Monday. That was the second best Thanksgiving debut following Disney’s 2013 hit “Frozen.” ”Moana” pushed Warner Bros.’ Harry … Continue reading
BEIJING (AP) — China is attempting to crack down on box office fraud in the world’s second-biggest movie market by setting out punishments for companies that fabricate ticket sales and other data under the country’s first film law. Under the legislation adopted by the Chinese parliament on Monday, film distributors and cinemas that falsify ticket … Continue reading
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