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Kenyatta Johnson and his wife, Dawn Chavous, acquitted at federal bribery trial

PHILADELPHIA — A federal jury acquitted Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on federal bribery charges Wednesday, rejecting what his lawyers described as an overreaching prosecution that threatened to end his political career.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 3, 2022

Redbox's top 10 DVD rentals

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Oct. 24:

Tribune News Service · Nov 2, 2022

Comcast hints at future layoffs, though Universal theme parks prosper

Universal Orlando and Universal’s other theme parks continued to improve parent company Comcast’s earnings last quarter, but a top executive on Thursday nonetheless raised the possibility of layoffs and other cost-cutting across the company in preparation for a potential recession next year.

Orlando Sentinel · Oct 27, 2022

Disney guest, 83, dies after ‘cardiac event’ on PeopleMover, report says

An 83-year-old Disney World visitor with an undisclosed pre-existing condition had a “cardiac event” and later died after riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover ride at the Magic Kingdom on Sept. 25, an injury report released by the state Tuesday revealed.

Orlando Sentinel · Oct 18, 2022

Horror continues to dominate the fall box office with 'Halloween Ends'

Universal Pictures' "Halloween Ends" slashed through the competition this weekend at the domestic box office, opening to $41.3 million, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 16, 2022

Redbox's top 10 DVD rentals

The top 10 DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks for the week of Oct. 3:

Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022

A monster calls: why the ‘horror universe’ is an idea whose time has come

Two innovative production houses are reinvigorating horror films. Is this the beginning of a Marvel-style expansion of the genre?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

Tom Cruise in talks with Universal to be first actor to shoot film in outer space

Tom Cruise has held talks with Universal movies to embark on a new project that would see him become the first actor to shoot a movie on the International Space Station

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

"Bros": A tragic box office love story

The failure to launch of Billy Eichner's new comedy could have something to do with the genre rules it breaks

Salon · Oct 7, 2022

Tom Cruise could become the first civilian to spacewalk for an upcoming film

Tom Cruise could go where no actor has gone before, as Universal chairwoman Donna Langley has hinted at plans to send the Hollywood star to the International Space Station

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022