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  • 'Trek' Does $70.6 Million, but Falls Short of Hopes Monday, 20 May 2013 | 5:59 AM ET
    Star Trek Into  Darkness

    "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch, though its debut wasn't the stellar voyage some hoped.

  • Has Hollywood Sold Out on Tibet? Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 9:43 PM ET
    Tibet

    If there's one lingering sore point between Hollywood and China, it's Tibet. For years, celebrity activists have annoyed Beijing by organizing charity concerts for Tibetan independence. The Global Post reports.

  • Brands Roll the Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 10:53 AM ET
    Jeremy Irvine, pictured here in the movie "War Horse," was one of the actors spotted at the Cannes Film Festival.

    Brands from Belvedere to Magnum ice cream have ubiquitous presences during the Cannes Film Festival, hoping to boost their exposure.

  • Denmark Wins Eurovision Song Contest on ABBA's Turf Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 12:43 AM ET

    Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad.

  • 'Fruitvale Station' Gets Big Applause at Cannes Saturday, 18 May 2013 | 2:07 PM ET

    Sundance Film Festival winner "Fruitvale Station" is taking the Cannes Film Festival by storm.

  • DiCaprio, Spielberg open a stormy Cannes Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 9:43 AM ET

    CANNES, France-- The Cannes Film Festival got off to a blockbuster, if stormy start, as Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" opened on a soggy French Riviera. Amid heavy rain, dancing flappers flocked down the Cannes red carpet Wednesday night, bringing a touch of the Jazz Age to the Croisette. "

  • Product Placement in Blockbuster Movies  Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 5:40 AM ET

    Darryl Collis, director of Seesaw Media, talks to CNBC about product placement in the upcoming Great Gatsby film.

  • Networks Have 'Weak Argument' Against Aereo: CEO Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 1:17 PM ET
    Aereo

    Aereo founder Chet Kanojia says the start-up is giving TV viewers the choices they demand, and broadcast networks are ignoring consumers.

  • Will Disney's new Tonto be any better? Monday, 13 May 2013 | 8:37 AM ET

    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.-- The Hollywood image of Tonto once had the Lone Ranger's sidekick wearing a thin headband and lots of dangling fringes. The latest Disney version has a shirtless Johnny Depp adorned with feathers, a face painted white with black stripes, and a stuffed crow on his head.

  • Box Office Superpower: 'Iron Man' Beats 'Gatsby' Sunday, 12 May 2013 | 7:30 PM ET
    Robert Downey Jr. rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange as Iron Man 3 debuts in New York City.

    Tony Stark's superpowers lifted blockbuster "Iron Man 3" to the top of the weekend box office, beating out a strong debut for the lavish Jazz Age drama "The Great Gatsby."

  • May 12- Tony Stark's superpowers lifted blockbuster "Iron Man 3" back to the top of movie charts in the United States and Canada, beating out a strong debut over the weekend for lavish Jazz Age drama "The Great Gatsby."

  • Will Gatsby Go Gangbusters?  Friday, 10 May 2013 | 2:52 PM ET

    Warner Brothers is releasing Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the classic "The Great Gatsby" this weekend, with CNBC's Julia Boorstin, and Sharon Waxman, TheWrap.com.

  • Netflix Strikes Multiyear Deal With Disney Thursday, 9 May 2013 | 12:28 PM ET

    Netflix's U.S. streaming video service added five children's shows from Walt Disney Co. under a multiyear licensing deal announced Thursday.

  • Nicolas Cage supports Nevada film tax credit bill Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | 9:14 AM ET

    "Nevada is an untapped resource in terms of its natural beauty and, frankly also its style and culture," Cage told The Associated Press. " There's a magic in Nevada that applies to filmmaking in an excellent way. "

  • EA Revenue, Outlook Top Forecasts; Shares Jump Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 7:26 PM ET
    CEO of Electronic Arts (EA Sports) John Riccitiello

    Electronic Arts reported earnings that fell short of analyst expectations but revenue and its outlook topped forecasts.

  • UPDATE 1-Disney's profit rises on parks, 'Oz' movie Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 4:45 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES, May 7- Media giant Walt Disney Co. reported an increase in profit that beat Wall Street expectations, boosted by higher attendance at theme parks and the movie box office success of "Oz the Great and Powerful." Adjusted earnings per share rose 36 percent to 79 cents, beating Wall Street expectations of 77 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

  • UPDATE 1-Disney's profit rises on parks, 'Oz' movie Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 4:45 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES, May 7- Media giant Walt Disney Co reported an increase in profit that beat Wall Street expectations, boosted by higher attendance at theme parks and the movie box office success of "Oz the Great and Powerful." Adjusted earnings per share rose 36 percent to 79 cents, beating Wall Street expectations of 77 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

  • LOS ANGELES, May 7- Media giant Walt Disney Co reported higher profit for the fiscal second quarter, boosted by increased revenue at sports network ESPN and the movie box office success of "Oz the Great and Powerful." Net income rose 32 percent from a year earlier to $1.5 billion for January through March, Disney said on Tuesday.

  • Disney CEO: Excellent Quarter Across the Board  Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 4:20 PM ET

    CNBC's Julia Boorstin speaks to Disney's CEO Bob Iger discusses what's driving results, and his expectations for the summer season. "We've seen a steadily improving economy," he says.

  • Disney Q2 Earnings Out  Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 4:16 PM ET

    CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on Disney's Q2 earnings data. The company earned revenues of $10.55 billion.