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entertainment1 year ago

"Disney Announces Premiere Date for 'Wish' on Disney+ Streaming Service"

Disney's animated movie "Wish" will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting April 3. The film follows 17-year-old Asha, voiced by Ariana DeBose, as she confronts King Magnifico, who is stealing wishes from the people of the magical kingdom of Rosas. Despite underperforming at the box office, "Wish" received an 81% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been described as visually pleasing and mildly touching by critics.

via Variety|
#animated-movie#ariana-debose#disney
entertainment1 year ago

"Disney's 'Wish' to Premiere on Disney+ in April"

Disney's animated feature "Wish," starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, will premiere on Disney+ on April 3rd. The original musical comedy, co-written by Disney Animation chief Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore, follows the story of Asha and a cosmic force called Star as they confront the ruler of Rosas to save their community. Despite high hopes, the film disappointed both critically and commercially, but still received a Golden Globe nomination. Disney Animation also has plans for sequels to "Moana" and "Zootopia," as well as the release of "Inside Out 2" and "Elio" from Pixar.

via Deadline|
#animated-feature#ariana-debose#disney
businesstechnology1 year ago

"Wish's Sale to Qoo10 Intensifies E-commerce Competition"

Singapore's Qoo10 has acquired discount retailer Wish for $173 million in cash, marking a significant drop from its $14 billion valuation at the time of its IPO in 2020. This acquisition intensifies competition with e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein, which originated in China and have strong ties to the country's economy. Temu, known for its aggressive marketing and heavy ad spending, is facing a decline in new users post-Super Bowl, while Shein has been aggressively advertising on social media. The e-commerce landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with companies willing to spend heavily to attract shoppers and offering deep discounts, impacting retailers like Etsy.

via CNBC|
#businesstechnology#e-commerce#qoo10
business1 year ago

ContextLogic Sells Wish eCommerce Platform to Qoo10 for $173 Million

ContextLogic Inc., also known as Wish, has announced an agreement to sell its operating assets and liabilities, including its Wish ecommerce platform, to Qoo10 for approximately $173 million in cash, representing a 44% premium to its closing stock price. Following the transaction, ContextLogic will remain a publicly listed entity with approximately $2.7 billion in Net Operating Losses (NOLs) and intends to explore opportunities to monetize its tax assets with a financial sponsor. The acquisition aims to create a global cross-border ecommerce platform and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024, subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions.

via GlobeNewswire|
#acquisition#business#contextlogic
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's Box Office Woes Continue with 'Wish' Flop

Disney's latest animated film, "Wish," disappointed at the box office during its Thanksgiving weekend debut, earning $19.5 million domestically, falling short of the expected $45-$55 million. The film was overshadowed by "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" and "Napoleon," which performed better. This follows a series of underperforming releases from Disney in 2023, leading to criticism of the company's inclusion of "woke" politics in its films. Disney CEO Bob Iger aims to address the controversy and show respect for the audience.

via Fox Business|
#box-office#controversy#disney
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's Thanksgiving Box Office Woes: 'Wish' and 'The Marvels' Fail to Impress

Disney's box office struggles continue as their latest release, "Wish," underperforms during the Thanksgiving holiday with a lackluster $31.7 million opening. This adds to a string of disappointing 2023 releases for Disney, including "The Marvels" and "The Haunted Mansion." The studio's once-dominant position in the box office has been challenged, with analysts pointing to factors such as the pandemic-era reliance on streaming, creative shortcomings, and an overdependence on popular brands. Despite this, Disney still holds several of the highest-grossing releases worldwide, but the lack of billion-dollar blockbusters marks a significant departure from their previous success. The studio is now looking to refocus and regain its former box office dominance.

via Variety|
#box-office#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's 'Wish' Falls to 'Hunger Games' Prequel and 'Napoleon' at Box Office

Disney's animated movie "Wish" settles for third place at the box office, behind Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" in first place and Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" in second place. "Wish" earned $19.5 million over the three-day weekend, while "Napoleon" opened with $20.4 million. "The Hunger Games" remained in the top spot for a second weekend, grossing $28.8 million.

via Gold Derby|
#box-office#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's 'Wish' Fizzles, 'Napoleon' Beats Expectations as 'Hunger Games' Reigns at Thanksgiving Box Office

Disney's animated film "Wish" disappoints at the box office, falling short of expectations with $31.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend, landing in third place behind "The Hunger Games" prequel and "Napoleon." The film's weak performance highlights Disney's recent struggles at the box office, with most of their 2023 releases underperforming. Meanwhile, "Napoleon," an R-rated war epic, opens in second place with $32.5 million. Apple's big-budget film "Killers of the Flower Moon" also underperforms, but the company is more focused on generating buzz for their streaming service, Apple TV+. "The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" remains on top, while "Trolls Band Together" and "Thanksgiving" round out the top five.

via Variety|
#box-office#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's 'Wish': A Fairytale Marketing Exercise or Box Office Hit?

Disney's upcoming animated film "Wish" pays homage to the studio's animation legacy, with nods to classics like "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty." The film follows Asha, a 17-year-old girl who wishes on a star after discovering the King's true motives. The storybook opening combines 2D watercolor and 3D computer-generated imagery, creating a painterly aesthetic inspired by "Pinocchio." The film celebrates Disney's animation style and technology advancements while featuring original characters and music.

via Variety|
#animation-legacy#disney-animation#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Thanksgiving Box Office: 'Hunger Games' Prequel and 'Napoleon' Dominate as 'Wish' Falters

The Hunger Games prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," is projected to top the Thanksgiving box office with a gross of over $40 million in North America, while Ridley Scott's historical epic, "Napoleon," starring Joaquin Phoenix, is in a close race for second place with Disney Animation's "Wish." Despite earning a B- CinemaScore, "Napoleon" is performing well, exceeding expectations for an adult drama. "Wish" was expected to top the chart but is now projected to have a gross in the $32-33 million range. Universal's "Trolls Band Together" and TriStar's "Thanksgiving" round out the top five.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#disney-animation#entertainment#napoleon
entertainment2 years ago

Thanksgiving Box Office: 'Hunger Games' and 'Napoleon' Dominate, Disney's 'Wish' Falls Short

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" continues to dominate the Thanksgiving box office, outpacing new releases like Disney's "Wish" and Apple and Sony's "Napoleon." Despite lukewarm reviews, the "Hunger Games" prequel is projected to have a 40% drop over the three-day weekend, while "Wish" falls behind expectations. Sony's "Napoleon" is performing slightly better than projected, but its $200 million production budget may hinder its success. Universal's "Trolls Band Together" and the slasher film "Thanksgiving" round out the top five.

via Variety|
#disney#entertainment#napoleon
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's 'Wish' Revives 2D Legacy with a Magical Tribute to 100 Years

Disney Animation celebrates its 100th anniversary with "Wish," a musical fantasy that merges the 2D legacy of watercolor background paintings with cutting-edge CG. The film pays tribute to Walt Disney's ethos about hopes and dreams and features a unique watercolor look for both characters and environments. The team utilized a combination of hand-drawn linework, projection methods, and a multiplane camera effect to create depth and movement within the watercolor backgrounds. They also developed a system called "Dynamic Screen Space Texturing" to provide consistency in the watercolor pigment and paper texture. The film showcases the magic effects of Magnifico and Star, which were traditionally animated and then translated into finished CG shots. "Wish" is currently in theaters.

via IndieWire|
#2d-legacy#cg-animation#disney-animation
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's 'Wish' Fights to Stay Relevant Against 'Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' in Thanksgiving Box Office Showdown

Disney's animated film "Wish" is facing tough competition from Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and Apple Original Productions' "Napoleon" at the Thanksgiving box office. While "Wish" is underperforming, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is showing resilience in its second week and "Napoleon" is exceeding initial estimates. Despite the competition, recent animated films have shown staying power. "Wish" is projected to earn $35 million, while "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is expected to make $42 million. "Napoleon" is set to gross $33 million. The Thanksgiving period is expected to result in ticket sales of $190 million, the highest since the pandemic but still lower than the record set in 2018.

via Variety|
#box-office#entertainment#napoleon
entertainment2 years ago

"The Hunger Games: 'The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Dominates Box Office and Sparks Sequel Speculation"

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is set to surpass expectations and earn $42 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, potentially taking the No. 1 spot at the box office. Meanwhile, Disney's "Wish," which was expected to top the charts, has seen its estimates drop to $33.5 million. Sony/Apple's biopic "Napoleon" is also in the running, projected to open with $33 million. The mixed reception for "Napoleon" and the strong performance of "The Hunger Games" may indicate a shift in audience preferences.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#box-office#entertainment#napoleon