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Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Lilo & Stitch Gets New Digital Release Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Lilo & Stitch made waves in theaters, scooping up $1 billion at the worldwide box office and securing itself a sequel, and now it's heading to home entertainment this month. From July 22, you'll be able to rent and buy the film across Video on Demand platforms, and you can also pre-order the film on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. (L-R) Stitch and Maia Kealoha as Lilo in Disney's live-action LILO & STITCH. (L-R) Stitch and Maia Kealoha as Lilo in Disney's live-action LILO & STITCH. Photo courtesy of Disney. Below, we've pieced together a guide that includes details on where to watch Lilo & Stitch, as well as the Lilo & Stitch digital release date and Lilo & Stitch streaming information. Lilo & Stitch – How to Watch Lilo & Stitch is available on Video on Demand platforms from July 22, 2025. You can rent and buy the title on places like Fandango at Home, YouTube, Prime Video, Google Play, and Apple TV+, and it is currently available to pre-order for $29.99. Where Can I Watch Lilo & Stitch? Lilo & Stitch will be available to rent and buy on Video on Demand platforms. It lands on places like Prime Video, Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, and Google Play on July 22, 2025. Lilo & Stitch Physical Release Date Lilo & Stitch is available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. It will release on August 26, 2025. Bonus features include: Deleted Scenes: Nani Cleans Up My Name is Nani Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch – Learn how an animated classic becomes an instant live-action favorite. Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies 'ohana. – Learn how an animated classic becomes an instant live-action favorite. Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies 'ohana. Drawn to Life – Check out scenes from the animated original film alongside their live-action counterparts to see how these beloved key moments were faithfully recreated. And uncover some easter eggs along the way! – Check out scenes from the animated original film alongside their live-action counterparts to see how these beloved key moments were faithfully recreated. And uncover some easter eggs along the way! Bloopers – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast of crew of Lilo & Stitch. – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast of crew of Lilo & Stitch. Scenes with Stitch – Hear Stitch talk about some of his favorite scenes as he watches the movie play: Escape To Earth, Feeding Fish, Hula Performance, Stitch Gets Named, Bath Time, and Watch This. (Bonus features may vary depending on format and retailer) Lilo & Stitch Digital Release Date Lilo & Stitch will be available to watch digitally from July 22, 2025. Is Lilo & Stitch Available to Stream in the US? Lilo & Stitch does not yet have an official streaming release. However, as most Disney releases do, the film will likely end up on Disney+ in the coming weeks. What Is Lilo & Stitch About? The official synopsis for Lilo & Stitch, as per Disney, reads:
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oil prices gain on demand expectations amid improving economy
BEIJING: Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of steady demand in the U.S. and China, the world's two largest oil users, amid an improving economic outlook. Brent crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.42%, to $69 a barrel by 0105 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.6%, at $66.92. That reversed two days of declines as the market downplayed the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on purchases of Russian oil. Prices have seesawed in a fairly tight range as signs of steady demand from an increase in travel during the Northern Hemisphere summer has competed with concerns U.S. tariffs on its trading partners will slow economic growth and fuel consumption. However, major oil producers are pointing to improvement in economic growth for the second half of the year and Chinese data showed growth there remained consistent. "Strong seasonal demand is currently providing upward momentum to oil prices, as summer travel and industrial activity peak," LSEG analysts said in a note. "Increased gasoline consumption - especially in the U.S. during the Fourth of July holiday period - has signaled robust fuel demand, helping offset bearish pressures from rising inventories and tariff concerns." China data showed growth slowed in the second quarter, but not by as much as previously feared, in part because of frontloading to beat U.S. tariffs. That eased some concerns about the economy of the world's largest crude importer. The data also showed that China's crude oil throughput in June jumped 8.5% from a year earlier, indicating stronger fuel demand. That was the highest since September 2023, as state-owned refineries increased operations and saw a recovery in profit, consultants said. Additionally, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecast in a monthly report on Tuesday that the global economy would do better in the second half of the year, boosting the oil demand outlook. India, China and Brazil are outperforming expectations while the U.S. and EU are recovering from last year, the report said. (Reporting by Colleen Howe; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Oil prices gain on demand expectations amid improving economy
BEIJING, July 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of steady demand in the U.S. and China, the world's two largest oil users, amid an improving economic outlook. Brent crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.42%, to $69 a barrel by 0105 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.6%, at $66.92. That reversed two days of declines as the market downplayed the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on purchases of Russian oil. Prices have seesawed in a fairly tight range as signs of steady demand from an increase in travel during the Northern Hemisphere summer has competed with concerns U.S. tariffs on its trading partners will slow economic growth and fuel consumption. However, major oil producers are pointing to improvement in economic growth for the second half of the year and Chinese data showed growth there remained consistent. "Strong seasonal demand is currently providing upward momentum to oil prices, as summer travel and industrial activity peak," LSEG analysts said in a note. "Increased gasoline consumption - especially in the U.S. during the Fourth of July holiday period - has signaled robust fuel demand, helping offset bearish pressures from rising inventories and tariff concerns." China data showed growth slowed in the second quarter, but not by as much as previously feared, in part because of frontloading to beat U.S. tariffs. That eased some concerns about the economy of the world's largest crude importer. The data also showed that China's crude oil throughput in June jumped 8.5% from a year earlier, indicating stronger fuel demand. That was the highest since September 2023, as state-owned refineries increased operations and saw a recovery in profit, consultants said. Additionally, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecast in a monthly report on Tuesday that the global economy would do better in the second half of the year, boosting the oil demand outlook. India, China and Brazil are outperforming expectations while the U.S. and EU are recovering from last year, the report said.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Platinum Was The Top Performing Commodity In H1
Platinum bars 1000 grams pure platinum,business investment and wealth of platinum,3d ... More rendering Every year around this time, we update our Periodic Table of Commodities Returns to reflect the performance of raw materials in the first six months of the year. I'm biased, but few tools do a better job of providing a clear, interactive snapshot of the commodities landscape than ours. Precious metals dominated in H1. As you can see in the chart below, the group—which includes gold, silver, platinum and palladium—absolutely crushed commodities as a whole, from industrial metals to energy and agricultural. Platinum soared nearly 50%, followed by gold (+26%), silver (+25%) and palladium (+21%). Meanwhile, copper had its own standout run, driven by rising industrial demand and geopolitical catalysts. Precious metals have been the star asset of 2025 Platinum Has Been the Year's Breakout Star After years of range-bound trading, platinum finally broke out in spectacular fashion. The metal surged from just over $900 an ounce in January to around $1,360 by the end of June, representing a 49.8% gain. In Q2 alone, it jumped 35.8%, closing the quarter at a price not seen since 2014. A major factor for the spike was constrained supply. Platinum supply has historically been price inelastic in the short term, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). Even as prices surged, production remained sluggish, leading to persistent market imbalances. At the same time, demand remained firm, spanning industrial applications, jewelry and its emerging role in green hydrogen technologies. Unlike its cousin palladium, which is heavily reliant on gasoline vehicle manufacturing, platinum benefits from a broader range of demand. It's used in diesel catalytic converters, fuel cells and more. And as the world moves toward decarbonization, platinum's future in hydrogen energy systems makes it increasingly strategic. Gold: Still the Ultimate Safe Haven Gold has always been a barometer of uncertainty, and in 2025, investors had plenty to be uncertain about. Geopolitical tensions flared again in the Middle East, with the Israel–Iran conflict intensifying. In April alone, gold hit five separate all-time highs. By the end of June, it had risen 25.9%, topping $3,300 per ounce. With central banks continuing to buy record amounts of bullion, especially in emerging markets, I believe the metal remains a clear beneficiary of macro concerns. Physically backed gold ETFs attracted a stunning $38 billion in inflows during the first half of the year, marking the strongest performance since the pandemic-fueled rally of H1 2020. North American investors led the charge, adding $21 billion. Trading volumes surged across the board, averaging $329 billion a day globally—a new record, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold trading volumes hit a record in the first half of 2025 There's another trend at work: de-dollarization. Since the U.S. and its allies froze Russian central bank assets in 2022, many nations have grown increasingly wary of holding dollar-denominated reserves. Gold, by contrast, is seen as politically neutral, and central banks have responded by diversifying into the yellow metal at an unprecedented pace. Institutions bought more in the last four years than in the previous two decades combined. Silver's Dual Role as a Precious and Industrial Metal Silver's story is a little different, but no less compelling. It often rides gold's coattails, and in 2025, it's kept pace with the yellow metal, rising nearly 25% through June. Silver briefly surged above $37 in mid-June, levels not seen since 2011, before settling around $36. The white metal stands to benefit from its dual role as both a precious and industrial metal. Demand is rising in green energy applications, particularly solar panels and battery storage. As central bank gold demand continues to outpace silver, I believe silver is undervalued on a relative basis. A return to the historical gold-silver ratio (around 80) could send silver back toward its all-time high of $50 an ounce. Copper: The Metal of the Future Though not a precious metal, copper deserves an honorable mention. It finished the first half of the year up 16.2%, making it the best-performing base metal. What's driving copper's rally? A perfect storm of supply fears, strong demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, and political noise from Washington. President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a 50% tariff on imported copper this month sent U.S. copper futures to record highs, adding fresh volatility to an already tight market. And with global supply struggling to keep pace with demand, copper's long-term fundamentals look incredibly strong. Data centers alone are projected to require 127,000 megawatts (MW) of power by 2029, up from 82,000 this year. Each megawatt of capacity needs about 27 metric tons of copper. And that's not even counting the metal's role in electric vehicles (EVs), grid modernization and semiconductors. Energy and Agriculture Were the Laggards Not all commodities shared in the rally. Several energy and agricultural materials ended the first half in the red. Even lithium, once the darling of the EV boom, fell nearly 19%—a reflection of softening battery demand and oversupply from key producers in China and South America. For contrarian investors, this could be an area to watch for opportunities in the second half of the year. Periodic Table of Commodities Returns Precious metals have proven their worth once again as reliable hedges against inflation and geopolitical concerns. Central banks and fiscal imbalances continue to support long-term demand, especially for gold and platinum. Industrial metals like copper are benefiting from secular shifts in technology and electrification. While energy and agriculture struggled, those sectors may offer attractive entry points for investors with a longer time horizon. As always, our interactive Periodic Table of Commodities Returns makes it easy to compare commodity performance across years and sectors.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A new ERCOT report shows major future demand on power grid. Why experts are skeptical
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report shows the potential for major pressure on the Texas power grid and for energy shortages in the next few years. However, some energy experts said the numbers could be deceiving, pointing to changes in how the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, forecasts the numbers. This month, ERCOT released its report on Capacity, Demand and Reserves for 2025 to 2029. According to a news release at the time, the report aims to give a 'snapshot' of what resources will be available and the potential demand on the grid over the next five years. As political winds shift, Austin braces for renewable energy impact University of Texas research scientist Joshua Rhodes said supply and demand imbalances in the report initially shocked him, until he dug deeper. 'My initial reaction was to be taken aback a little bit. The report is usually pretty boring as far as reports go,' Rhodes explained. 'Although this one, it looked pretty bad. It looked like we were going to have massive shortfalls in the next couple of years. And it's generally quite different than previous versions of the report we've seen.' Rhodes took the numbers in the report and compared them to past figures, showing demand on the state's power grid could skyrocket from now until 2029 — seven and a half times faster than it has grown in the past. KXAN has reported on how the growing population in Texas could impact the grid, but both Rhodes and ERCOT itself highlighted a recent change in how ERCOT forecasts this data, at the direction of state lawmakers. In 2023, House Bill 5066 was introduced to address concerns about how the current process for building electric transmission may not keep up with demand or allow adequate advanced planning, especially for large projects such as data centers for artificial intelligence and cloud storage services or cryptocurrency mining operations. Because of the legislation, ERCOT now considers what's known as 'unsigned load' in the forecast. According to ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas, this means the forecast 'comes directly from the transmission and distribution utilities that are talking with customers.' Rhodes described it by saying, 'Basically, everybody who's thinking about, or roughly thinking about, connecting in a certain area — they would go to utility, and they would talk about what it looks like to get a certain amount of power at a certain location.' He went on to say, 'Before, we wouldn't really count those loads until you know they had gotten further in the process, put some skin in the game, put some money down. But now we're kind of counting everybody, and in this new world — in this race of AI — it's a lot of people who might want to get power, and it's driving up the numbers much faster than they have in the past.' While Rhodes acknowledged that calculating the numbers this way can help the state be more proactive in building out infrastructure, he said the change makes it hard for policy makers and researchers to 'make heads or tails' of what's going on now, to make recommendations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
