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Box Office: 'Incredibles 2' Sets Record With $18.5 Million Thursday Debut

Box Office: 'Incredibles 2' Sets Record With $18.5 Million Thursday Debut

Disney-Pixar's "Incredibles 2" soared to a record-setting $18.5 million on Thursday night. The preview number is more than double the previous record for an animated movie, which was set by "Fi …

By Dave McNary

European Commission Approves Comcast's Bid for Sky

The European Commission has unconditionally approved Comcast's bid for Sky. It has already approved the rival bid for the European pay-TV giant from 21st Century Fox. The Commission said Friday …

'Star Trek: Discovery' Showrunners Exit; Alex Kurtzman Takes Over

Executive producers and showrunners Aaron Harberts and Gretchen J. Berg are exiting "Star Trek: Discovery," Variety has confirmed. Executive producer and co-creator Alex Kurtzman will …

AT&T CEO Commits to 'Creative Freedom' as Time Warner Merger Closes

AT&T announced Thursday evening that it has completed its merger with Time Warner Inc., consummating a deal that was announced 20 months ago. The final obstacle to the transaction was clear …

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