Apple Falls Short Of Wall Street Quarterly Targets But Surpasses 2 Billion Active Devices

threadbare release slate and decades-low grosses in August and September. The premium format company reported earnings of $2.6 million or 19 cents per share, an improvement from last quarter’s loss of 3 cents per share and beating projections of 15 cents per share.While Imax’s total box office only reached $177 million in Q3, “Avatar: The Way of Water” alone nearly eclipsed that total with $160 million grossed in Q4.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Blumhouse is sinking its horror chops into the video-game biz. The media company on Tuesday announced the launch of Blumhouse Games, a new subsidiary that will produce and publish “indie-budget” video games (below $10 million) to “enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries” that is “in the spirit of its film business.” The company has appointed veteran video-game producer Zach Wood (above left) as president and ex-PlayStation exec Don Sechler (above right) as CFO of the new venture. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences.

Sean Stewart, the eldest son of Rod Stewart, reportedly married his girlfriend Jody Weintraub in Las Vegas earlier this month. A source told People that the 42-year-old entrepreneur proposed to Jody during a Las Vegas trip on Valentine's Day, and the pair immediately went to the courthouse to tie the knot that same evening. "Sean asked her while they were out to dinner at Catch.

Alexander Stewart is a name you're going to want to get used to.

Fiona Apple has appeared in and provided music for a PSA for the National Courtwatch Network.The artist has become an outspoken advocate of court watching over the past few years and explains in the short film what the constitutionally enshrined tradition involves, while also encouraging Americans to get involved. She also offers testimonials from her own experiences of court watching, where she observes what happens in publicly accessible court rooms, particularly bail hearings, and documents what she sees.Court watchers are particularly keen to keep an eye on any injustices in the criminal justice system that play out in the courts, especially where constitutional rights are breached.Speaking to The Washington Post about the short film, Apple said: “Court watching is really the gateway to a better community, a better world, because it will make you care. It makes you care about people you don’t know.

Kristen Stewart joined Iranian filmmakers in a demonstration showing solidarity for Iran’s Women Life Freedom protests on the red carpet of the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday.

Peacock has announced that it will begin streaming the sci-fi horror smash M3GAN from Blumhouse and Atomic Monster on February 24 — exactly three weeks ahead of its recently secured China release. The film’s PG-13 theatrical cut will be accompanied on the platform by an unrated version exclusive to Peacock.

Fiona Apple has been an outspoken advocate of court watching over the past few years. In March 2022, she shared a video urging her fans to sign a petition demanding that Prince George County, Maryland courts continue to allow civilians to tune into their proceedings virtually — a practice that has increased the legal system’s transparency nationwide by making it much more convenient for the average citizen to court watch.

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's relationship isn't always easy. In a new interview, Bloom reveals why his romance with his «baby mama and life partner» has its challenges.The 46-year-old actor and 38-year-old singer got engaged in February 2019 and welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, the following August. Bloom is also dad to 12-year-old Flynn, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Miranda Kerr.«We're in two very different pools.

“You want the moon? Just say the word, and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down,” is one of the most romantic declarations in movie history. James Stewart‘s George Bailey from “It’s A Wonderful Life” is far from the first figure to promise the impossible.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Studios has launched its first-ever Apple Studios Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S.

As Paramount Global prepares to report quarterly earnings Thursday, with CEO Bob Bakish presiding and Shari Redstone happily ensconced as non-executive chair, a new book is bringing forth some interesting (and at times lurid) revelations about the company’s tortuous journey.

Queen Charlotte's time in the spotlight has come. Netflix released the first teaser trailer for  on Tuesday (also Valentine's Day!), during a virtual event with cast and producers, and revealed the premiere date for the anticipated six-episode prequel series: Thursday, May 4.The minute-long teaser opens with sparks flying as young Charlotte (India Amarteifio) meets young King George (Corey Mylchreest) for the first time, after she's brought into town by carriage as the adoring public celebrates her arrival with glee. Of course, Charlotte and George's union isn't the typical love story as it's made abundantly clear that theirs is a business transaction for the sake of the country and its people.

In a turnabout, China is handing out release dates for Hollywood movies at a clip these days — and with a fair bit of notice. Yesterday, we learned that Paramount/eOne’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will go day-and-date on March 31, and today comes news that Universal/Blumhouse/Atomic Monster’s hit M3GAN has been granted a March 17 start. That’s about two months since the pic began overseas rollout and will see it face off with Warner Bros/New Line/DC’s Shazam: Fury of the Gods on March 17, that film timed to the domestic release.

All three major news networks carried Monday’s White House daily press briefing live, and for good reason: Administration officials were giving an update on the three aerial objects shot down by the U.S. military in recent days.

Super Bowl 2023 commercial featuring spheres in the sky.“An unidentified object has been spotted over the skies,” the ad proclaimed. While the commercial is advertising “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere” — a series of concerts that marks the band’s first live shows in four years — many on social media were quick to point out the similarities to the Chinese spy balloon that has been making headlines.“Did you guys make this commercial before last week?” one person asked.“Read the room.

Paramount/eOne’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves has become the latest Hollywood film to be granted access to China. The studio’s Weibo account posted the news early Monday local time, noting the adaptation of the iconic Hasbro role-playing game will debut March 31, day-and-date with North America. 

As Disney reported better-than-expected financials for the fiscal first quarter, CEO Bob Iger said the company is “embarking on a significant transformation” that will reshape the company he rejoined last November.

Lionsgate has named Joy Ride as the title of its upcoming comedy marking the feature directorial debut of Crazy Rich Asians scribe Adele Lim. The studio also on Monday unveiled the first still from the film, which you can view below.

Pedro Pascal has finally made it to the Studio 8H stage!