The film industry has been anything but stable in recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landmark Theatres stands as a testament to that turbulence, yet it is now embarking on a potential renaissance that could reshape its very identity. With substantial remodeling plans in the works for three of its flagship
At a glance, *The Dead of Winter* directed by Brian Kirk, with the esteemed Emma Thompson both starring in and executive producing, presents an archetype of the action thriller that’s all too familiar. However, beneath its snowy Minnesotan facade lies an opportunity for a much-needed shake-up within the cinema landscape—one that emerges from a remarkable
The recent announcement from the Trump administration to impose a sweeping 25% tariff on all automobiles not manufactured in the United States has sent shockwaves through the auto industry. General Motors (GM), with its considerable dependency on imported vehicles, took a significant blow as its stock plunged nearly 7% during early trading. This fallout starkly
Once heralded as the king of the meme stocks, GameStop’s recent attempt to entwine itself with the high-stakes world of Bitcoin comes with a heavy dose of skepticism. After a volatile trading session that featured a significant rally, the company’s stock took a sharp nosedive—plummeting over 9% in response to an ambitious plan to raise
Despite a reported uptick in consumer spending among China’s e-commerce giants, the reality remains that this growth is far from the exuberant pre-pandemic levels witnessed as recently as 2019. The latest financial disclosures from firms like Alibaba and JD.com demonstrate a flicker of hope, with year-on-year revenue growth indicating a positive trend. “Consumption growth is
In the wake of the “DeepSeek moment,” the artificial intelligence landscape in China is transforming at an astonishing pace, and Alibaba Cloud is leading the charge with its latest unveiling of the “Qwen2.5-Omni-7B” model. This multimodal marvel epitomizes both the promise and peril of unchecked AI advancement, stirring excitement while raising significant ethical questions. Competition
As moviegoers flock to theaters during the spring break weekend, they are met with an uninspired lineup of film offerings. Five—yes, five—wide releases are hitting the big screens this weekend, but don’t let the numbers mislead you: this is not the bustling cinematic feast that audiences crave. Instead, it represents a significant decline in creativity
In a groundbreaking move that has the potential to redefine online shopping, Amazon is ushering in a transformative era by integrating generative artificial intelligence into its e-commerce landscape. This ambitious endeavor reflects Amazon’s recognition of AI not just as a tool but as a core component of its business strategy. With its recent pilot programs—namely
In an era where market fluctuations seem to be a new norm rather than an exception, it is time for investors to reconsider their strategies. The turbulence of recent months has left many questioning the sustainability of stock investments. F/m Investments CEO Alex Morris captures the essence of this anxiety, suggesting that a shift back
Chagee, a rising star in the bubble tea industry, is set to launch an IPO on the Nasdaq. With its ticker “CHA,” the company aims to take advantage of the growing beverage market in the United States. Founder Junjie Zhang founded Chagee in 2017, and it has since ballooned to over 6,400 locations across Asia,