Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 11/08/2021
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Universal Pictures Bona Film Group Warner Bros. / Legendary East No Time to Die dropped by 59% on its second weekend at the Chinese box office, adding $11.4 million. Patriotic Chinese title The Battle at Lake Changjin took a further $8.7 million in second place, pushing its gross to $874 million since its […]
Xbox boss says Microsoft “not done” acquiring studios
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More talented developers will give Xbox Game Pass a boost; the subscription service is driving higher engagement among gamers, according to Interpret data.
Esports’ presence on streaming devices remains inconsistent
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Dedicated esports channels on Roku, Apple TV, and other streaming devices could help boost awareness and viewership numbers.
Mondelēz International is building a brand marketing empire on TikTok
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Sour Patch Kids and Oreo both command millions of followers on the growing social media platform.
MLB considering new streaming platform for local baseball games
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According to Interpret data, MLB fans are less likely to subscribe to Pay-TV services than NBA fans.
Early Black Friday deals feature popular smart home gift items
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Interpret data finds the most popular smart home gift items include smart speakers, connected countertop appliances, smart air purifiers, and connected garage door openers.
Google doubles smartphone production for Pixel 6 lineup
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The tech giant is getting serious, but will it be enough to take away market share from Apple and Samsung?
Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 11/01/2021
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Universal Pictures Bona Film Group Warner Bros. / Legendary East No Time to Die managed a $27.8 million opening weekend, clocking in higher than Dune’s $21 million China debut the week before. New COVID-19 outbreaks across the country have left more than 1,400 cinemas in 14 provinces ordered shut under the government “zero […]
Final Fantasy 14 becomes most profitable in franchise history
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Final Fantasy fanship has been trending upwards, and the storied franchise has remained more popular than other notable sci-fi/fantasy franchises, according to Interpret data.
Esports-sports relationships are deepening as clubs seek younger fans
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Interpret data shows that esports viewers are more engaged with traditional sports than the general population.