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Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) set a new record after its remake of the animated classic "The Lion King" took in $185 million over the opening weekend. What Happened The strong performance surpassed Disney's own expectations at $150 million domestically. "The Lion King" received...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s "Avengers: Endgame" ended its opening weekend with $350 million in domestic ticket sales and $1.2 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Disney's latest film now holds multiple box office records, including the best debut in movie history. In just a few...

Activist investor Dan Loeb and his Third Point hedge fund is accumulating a stake in Sony Corp (NYSE: SNE) and could push the company to explore several strategic alternatives, according to a Reuters report. What Happened Third Point has already amassed a stake in Sony and is looking to raise $500...

Sony Corp (NYSE: SNE) announced last week its own branded premium large-format theatrical system with the first screen location set to open April 1-4 during CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Instead of investing in its own new theater business, the company may be better off acquiring IMAX Corp (NYSE:...

The bullish case for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (NYSE: LGF-A) (NYSE: LGF-B) is "simple to digest and investor-friendly," according to Imperial Capital. The Analyst Imperial Capital's David Miller initiated coverage of Lions Gate's Class B stock with an Outperform rating...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) made one thing clear in its Tuesday earnings report: the company is a lot like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), said CNBC's Jim Cramer. What Happened Whenever Apple releases a new iPhone, it is typically met with huge interest from consumers, Cramer said during...

The bullish case for owning Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc (NASDAQ: HMNY)'s stock was reinforced after meeting with the company's management, Canaccord Genuity said in a research report. The Analyst Analyst Austin Moldow maintains a Buy rating on Helios and Matheson Analytics with...

Loop Capital initiated coverage of seven names within the media and entertainment space this week. The Analyst Loop Capital Markets' Alan Gould initiated coverage of the following companies: News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA) with a Hold and $17 price target. Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) with a...

While Imax Corp (USA) (NYSE: IMAX) may have had some differentiating advantages that gave it a competitive edge in a changing movie business, this may no longer be the case, according to Piper Jaffray.  The Analyst Piper Jaffray's Stan Meyers downgraded Imax's stock rating from...

Macquarie Research analysts never recommended owning Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB)'s stock, but the firm is taking a "tougher stance" against the company in 2018 — and the entire ad-supported media sector. The Analyst Macquarie Research's Tim Nollen downgraded Viacom ...

The poor performance of Matt Damon's latest film "Downsizing" may add another reason why investors should avoid Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB), according to Loop Capital Markets.  The Analyst Loop Capital Markets' David Miller maintains a Hold rating on Viacom's stock...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s pending acquisition of most of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOXA) is creating a lot of questions. Bernstein laid out five intriguing questions, one for each of the five days before Christmas, as investors continue to digest the deal. The Analyst Bernstein...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reached an agreement to acquire Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOXA)'s movie and TV studios, most of its cable networks and international assets for $52.4 billion. Here's how some of Wall Street's most notable entertainment and media analysts are...

As expected, Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) confirmed Thursday it's entered into an agreement to acquire media and entertainment assets from Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOXA). What You Need To Know As part of the agreement, Disney will pay Fox's shareholders $52.4 billion or 0.2745...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" film will likely prove to be a major blockbuster hit given the popularity of the "Star Wars" franchise and ideal timing release ahead of the holiday season. The newest instillation to the "Star Wars" franchise...