Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra defends ‘Spider-Man’ spinoffs

When Tony Vinciquerra arrived at Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2017, it was far from business as…

In a global quest, Chinese EV makers invest big in Thailand

BANGKOK —  Japanese car factories in Thailand — which for decades has been the premiere hub of…

Airlines are going premium. Will cheap tickets be harder to find?

In the midst of holiday shopping and travel, Colorado resident Tom Pipes didn’t want to spend…

Overdraft fees would be slashed under new Biden administration rule

If your bank account regularly flirts with negative balances, or you’re just bad at keeping track…

Talent agency Gersh acquires sports representation firm You First

Beverly Hills-based talent agency Gersh is acquiring Madrid-based sports representation firm You First in a major…

Deal-hungry shoppers kick off holidays with Black Friday

Bustling crowds and early morning lines were back as this year’s Black Friday weekend kicked off…

What Trump’s proposed tariff hikes mean for California

WASHINGTON —  When President-elect Trump announced he would impose sweeping tariffs on key trading partners on his…

Box office preview: ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator 2’ hit theaters

Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” and Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” are expected to post gravity-defying numbers at the…

With ‘Squid Game 2,’ Netflix doubles down on international appeal

Is Netflix a universal language? The entertainment giant is counting on it as the company seeks…

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Inside Out 2’ drive Disney studio earnings

Superheroes and animation packed a punch for Walt Disney Co. as “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside…