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Only 64 movies have ever hit  billion at the box office — here they all are

Worldwide gross: $2,343,477,301Two weeks after its premiere in movie theaters, Cameron’s first “Avatar” sequel had already grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, a rare feat during the COVID-19 pandemic.It then became the second-fastest movie to cross $2 billion in just 39 days.While discussing the digital release of…

Iran talks keep risk premium in focus – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that negotiations between Iran and Oman over a new shipping framework through the Strait of Hormuz remain finely balanced, with Tehran linking any lasting arrangement to broader demands on the US. Brent Oil has rebounded from midweek lows but still ended last week sharply lower, as markets priced partial de-escalation in Middle East tensions.Hormuz negotiations steer Oil risk”The appointment of former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaee to head the Supreme National…

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Rhaenyra in ‘House of the Dragon’ is starting to sound a lot like Daenerys in ‘Game of Thrones.’ The showrunner says that’s the point.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the “House of the Dragon” season three finale.Daenerys Targaryen is born nearly two centuries after the events of “House of the Dragon,” yet she haunts the narrative almost as much as the characters onscreen.There are echoes of Daenerys’ self-righteous rise to power — and perhaps, her tragic…

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Chrysler is recalling more than 1.27 million pickup trucks in the U.S. over a possible seat belt issue that could increase the risk of injury in a crash. The recall covers 1,271,294 model-year 2019 through 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. Chrysler estimates that about 0.1% of the recalled vehicles actually have…

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The ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner unpacks Ormund’s fate, Daeron’s much-debated hair, and the ‘scrutiny’ he expects for the series finale

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for “House of the Dragon” season three.As season three of “House of the Dragon” comes to a close with characteristic fire and blood, showrunner Ryan Condal is already anticipating scrutiny of the next one.In an interview ahead of Sunday’s season three finale, Condal confirmed that HBO’s…

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