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Comcast Says It's Ready to Outbid Disney for 21st Century Fox

Comcast Says It's Ready to Outbid Disney for 21st Century Fox

Confirming weeks of rumors, Comcast said Wednesday that it is in "advanced stages" of preparing an all-cash offer for entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox -- in a move to outflank Disney's …

By Todd Spangler
Box Office Preview: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' to Blast Off to Huge Holiday Weekend

Box Office Preview: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' to Blast Off to Huge Holiday Weekend

For the first time in weeks, superheroes won't wear the crown at the domestic box office. "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is looking to lift off with $130 million to $150 million at 4,380 locati …
Liam Neeson in Talks to Join 'Men in Black' Spinoff (EXCLUSIVE)

Liam Neeson in Talks to Join 'Men in Black' Spinoff (EXCLUSIVE)

Liam Neeson is in negotiations to join Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in Sony's "Men in Black" spinoff, sources tell Variety. F. Gary Gray, who previously helmed "Straight Outta Co …
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Philip Roth Dies at 85

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Philip Roth Dies at 85

Philip Roth, the American novelist responsible for such seminal works as "American Pastoral" and "Goodbye, Columbus," died Tuesday. He was 85. The New Yorker reported that friends close to Roth …

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COVER STORY | After a turbulent take-off, director Ron Howard brought the upcoming “Star Wars” origin movie in for a smooth landing.

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