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Can 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'The Meg' Prevent an August Box Office Slump?

Can 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'The Meg' Prevent an August Box Office Slump?

The summer box office started with a bang, but a lackluster August means it will likely end with a whimper. That might not matter, considering as a whole, popcorn season is up a healthy 10.6%, …

By Rebecca Rubin
'Guardians' Actor Kurt Russell Defends James Gunn: 'I Think We're Getting A Little Too Sensitive'

'Guardians' Actor Kurt Russell Defends James Gunn: 'I Think We're Getting A Little Too Sensitive'

The "Guardians of the Galaxy" cast continues to voice its support for James Gunn, who was recently fired by Disney after 10-year-old tweets surfaced in which he made jokes about rape and pedoph …
Box Office: 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' Cruises Past 'Christopher Robin'

Box Office: 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' Cruises Past 'Christopher Robin'

Tom Cruise easily conquered Winnie the Pooh at the domestic box office. "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" generated $35 million from 4,395 locations in its sophomore frame, while Disney's "C …
'60 Minutes' Chief Fager Will Extend Vacation Amid Probe

'60 Minutes' Chief Fager Will Extend Vacation Amid Probe

"60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager will extend his vacation while a legal probe into the culture at CBS News moves toward completion, CBS News said in a statement Sunday. "Having heard …

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The Crash

COVER STORY | Having Leslie Moonves at the head of CBS Corp. was once a sign of stability and great promise. But now, he's facing an uncertain future.

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Bo Burnham's 'Eighth Grade' Is the First Movie to Nail Youth Culture in the Digital Age
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Rosie O'Donnell On Roseanne Barr, LeBron James and Why She Can't Run For Office
'Murphy Brown' Team on Revival 'Through the Prism of the Press' and #MeToo Episode
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