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Weinstein Company Sale Delayed by N.Y. Attorney General Lawsuit
Eric T. Schneiderman filed a suit alleging the studio and its founders violated state and city laws barring gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
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‘Coco’ Tops Box Office Again in Quiet Week
“Coco” has passed $100 million in total grosses. “The Disaster Artist” opened strongly in limited release.
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‘Justice League’ a Disappointing No. 1 as ‘Wonder’ Surprises
“Justice League” was easily best at the box office this weekend. But ticket sales of $96 million were less than expected, especially for such a costly film.
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Movie’s Ads Protest Rules Restricting Gay Men From Donating Blood
To promote “Jigsaw,” Lionsgate is introducing a fan blood drive and taking aim at contentious federal regulations that add restrictions for gay men.
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Ed Skrein, Facing Criticism, Backs Out of Playing Asian Character in ‘Hellboy’
Mr. Skrein’s departure is the first time in recent years that an actor has left a major film over whitewashing concerns.
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Lionsgate’s Bets Pay Off as Studio Makes a Big Comeback
Lionsgate’s films, including “La La Land” and “Hacksaw Ridge,” received 26 Oscar nominations, and the company reported strong earnings on Tuesday.
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‘Mad Men’ Archives Going to the University of Texas
Matthew Weiner, the show’s creator, and Lionsgate, the producing studio, have donated the archive to the university’s Harry Ransom Center.
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A Movie Ticketing Start-Up Hopes to Fill Empty Seats
Atom Tickets, advised by Hollywood heavyweights, seeks to increase its user base and face off with Fandango, a well-established competitor.
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A Strong Opening for a Film by Tim Burton, Who Needed a Win
The director’s movie “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” was No. 1 at the domestic box office, but turning a profit is still a challenge.
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Risky Business: Hollywood Bets Big on ‘Deepwater Horizon’
The documentary-style film isn’t the kind of project that usually commands a nine-figure budget, but the 2010 oil rig disaster had elements straight out of a movie.