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‘Mortal Kombat II’ Headed Toward $35-$40 Million Opening Weekend Box Office

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Headed Toward $35-$40 Million Opening Weekend Box Office

After the success of The Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it appeared to many that audiences were ready for the era of video game films. Yet the initial box office returns for Mortal Kombat II serve as a sharp reminder that not every gaming property is a guaranteed blockbuster. A familiar name and early hype do not automatically translate into ticket sales.

David Zaslav Sold Over $100 Million in WBD Stock

David Zaslav Sold Over $100 Million in WBD Stock

According to an SEC filing, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently filed to sell roughly $114 million worth of WBD stock. The move came just days after the studio accepted a $31 per share offer to be bought out by Paramount-Skydance. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Zaslav was not alone. Other WBD executives also filed to sell shares worth millions.