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Gizmodo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Charts a Seafaring Course for Season 2
It was no surprise when Percy Jackson and the Olympians was renewed for a second season in early 2024—the Disney+ series was a hit when it premiered back in 2023, building on the popularity of Rick Riordan's fantasy-adventure novel series. Then—earlier this year, before season two even arrived—it was renewed for a third installment. That's a huge boost of confidence for all involved, and the excitement came through in the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel, held in the cavernous Hall H. Come sail away. #PercyJackson and the Olympians Season 2 is coming to #DisneyPlus December 10. — Percy Jackson (@PercySeries) July 24, 2025Here's Disney's description of season two: 'Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover has gone missing, and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy's journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.' That makes sense, since season two arrives in December 10, and will adapt The Sea of Monsters, the second book in Riordan's series. On hand for the panel were the stars of the show (Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer), plus executive producers Jon Steinberg, Craig Silverstein, and Dan Shotz. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Al Bawaba
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Mert Ramazan Demir ‘Bize Bir Şey Olmaz' adds new cast member ahead of filming
ALBAWABA - Filming for Bize Bir Şey Olmaz begins soon as Mert Ramazan Demir welcomes a new co-star. The new Turkish show Bize Bir Şey Olmaz (Nothing Happens to Us) is about to start on Disney Plus, and fans are already very excited. Two rising stars, Miray Daner (who just left Hudutsuz Sevda) and Mert Ramazan Demir (who became very famous with Yalı Çapkını), will work together on the show. This show is being made by MF Yapım and has some of the biggest names in the business behind it. The project is being run by producer Asena Bülbüloğlu. The writing was written by Pınar Bulut, and the show is being directed by Neslihan Yeşilyurt. Both of these people have a history of making hit shows. Miray Daner plays Lal, a young editor at a publishing house who is smart and wants to do well in the story. Aktan is played by Mert Ramazan Demir. He is the owner of a famous and charming restaurant who is known for being simpatico with women. The two characters meet at a party by chance, and even though they couldn't be more different, they feel a strong connection that quickly turns into a deep and passionate love story. Mert Ramazan Demir & Miray Daner Instagram profile But what starts out as a beautiful love story quickly turns dark. The couple starts to lose who they are as their relationship gets stronger, and in the end, they become each other's biggest mistake. The show is supposed to be sad, romantic, and creepy, with themes like love, passion, and hurting oneself. The movie Bize Bir Şey Olmaz will start filming in the first week of August. Sercan Badur, a talented actor, is the newest member of the group. He will play Muzo, Aktan's close friend. People think that his part will give the story even more depth and make the ties between the characters more interesting. Bize Bir Şey Olmaz is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Turkish shows of the season. It has a strong cast, an experienced creative team, and a dramatic love story at its heart. The first episode is coming up soon, and fans can't wait to see what happens.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Save the Dates: Beavis and Butt-Head Season 3, Stiller & Meara Documentary and More
MTV legends Beavis and Butt-Head are returning to basic cable. Season 3 of the revival will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 3, on Comedy Central, following two seasons on Paramount+. More from TVLine What to Watch in July: Your Guide to 170+ Premieres Across Broadcast, Cable and Streaming Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 — Save the Dates! First Ahsoka Season 2 Photo Reveals [Spoiler]'s Extreme Makeover It joins an animated slate at Comedy Central that includes South Park (recently renewed for five more seasons) and Digman! (currently in Season 2). Watch a trailer below: In other scheduling news… * Disney+'s animated Marvel series Eyes of Wakanda will now debut Friday, Aug. 1, with all four episodes available on premiere day. (An Aug. 27 release date had been previously announced.) * The CW Network has entered a multi-year agreement with PBR (Professional Bull Riders) to be the exclusive broadcast home of Saturday and Sunday PBR Camping World Team Series events. PBR on The CW kicks off Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6:30/5:30c, and continues for 10 additional weekends. * The Last Frontier, an Apple TV+ action drama starring and executive-produced by Jason Clarke (Winning Time), will premiere with two episodes on Oct. 10, followed by one new episode every Friday through Dec. 5. Dominic Cooper (Preacher), Haley Bennett (The Magnificent Seven), Simone Kessell (Yellowjackets), Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), Tait Blum (For All Mankind) and Alfre Woodard (See) co-star. Watch a teaser: * Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost — a new documentary from Ben Stiller about his comedy icon parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara — will begin streaming Friday, Oct. 24 on Apple TV+, following a week-long theatrical run (starting Oct. 17). An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Forbes
9 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Will Walt Disney Stock Lift After Its Forthcoming Earnings?
Photo byWalt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is scheduled to announce its Q3 FY'25 results around Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Earnings are anticipated to be approximately $1.44 per share, based on consensus estimates, while revenue is expected to increase by about 2.5% to $23.75 billion. Disney+ and the company's broader streaming portfolio are projected to remain significant financial contributors this quarter. Although subscriber growth may be subdued due to recent price increases, Disney has been concentrating on enhancing the profitability of its direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations. In Q2 FY'25, Disney's DTC segment generated operating income of $336 million, compared to just $47 million a year prior, fueled by price increases and higher advertising revenues. The company has also intensified its efforts against password sharing, aiming to convert shared users into paying customers by implementing an extra-member fee starting at $7 per month. Additionally, Disney's experiences segment has been performing well lately, driven by strong attendance at its U.S. parks and increased capacity in the cruising segment, which welcomed the Disney Treasure cruise ship into service late last year. The company boasts a current market capitalization of $218 billion. Revenue for the past twelve months was $94 billion, and it recorded operational profitability, with $14 billion in operating profits and a net income of $8.9 billion. While much will depend on how results compare to consensus and expectations, understanding historical trends may turn the odds in your favor if you are an event-driven trader. There are two approaches to achieve this: understand historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings release, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are announced. That being said, if you're looking for upside with less volatility than individual stocks, the Trefis High Quality portfolio serves as an alternative – having outperformed the S&P 500 and achieved returns exceeding 91% since its inception. See earnings reaction history of all stocks Walt Disney's Historical Odds of Positive Post-Earnings Return Here are some insights into one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: Further data for observed 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns post earnings is summarized alongside the statistics in the table below. 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns post earnings Correlation Between 1D, 5D, and 21D Historical Returns A relatively less risky approach (though not effective if the correlation is low) is to analyze the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns following earnings, identify a pair with the highest correlation, and perform the appropriate trade. For instance, if 1D and 5D exhibit the highest correlation, a trader can take a 'long' position for the next 5 days if the 1D post-earnings return is positive. Here is some correlation data based on the 5-year and more recent 3-year history. Note that the correlation 1D_5D refers to the relationship between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns. Correlation Between 1D, 5D, and 21D Historical Returns Is There Any Correlation With Peer Earnings? At times, the performance of peers can affect post-earnings stock reactions. In fact, pricing might begin prior to the earnings announcement. Here is some historical data regarding the post-earnings performance of Walt Disney stock compared to the stock performance of peers that reported their earnings just before Walt Disney. For a fair assessment, peer stock returns also reflect post-earnings one-day (1D) returns. Correlation With Peer Earnings Learn more about Trefis RV strategy that has outperformed its all-cap stocks benchmark (a combination of all three: the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000), providing strong returns for investors. Additionally, if you seek value with a smoother experience than an individual stock like Walt Disney, consider the High Quality portfolio, which has surpassed the S&P and delivered returns exceeding 91% since its inception.
The Guardian
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘This is not AI': why oiled-up abs are the least radical thing about Sacha Baron Cohen's reinvention
It is a rite of passage for almost every comic actor working today. You spend years – sometimes even decades – curating a reputation as a happy go lucky, physically anonymous everyman. Then Marvel comes knocking, and you realise that you might have to share a scene with Chris Hemsworth, and next to him you're going to look like a weedy twig-worm hybrid. The next thing you know, you're all over the internet, greased up and flexing. Which is a very long way of saying: Borat's got abs now. Sacha Baron Cohen is this month's Men's Fitness magazine cover model. His pecs are popping. His biceps are bulging. His forearms look like a sack of live snakes. His pants are, conservatively, two and half inches lower than they really should be. His entire torso looks like it's been rolled around in margarine. He is, to use his own words, 'hard launching my mid-life crisis'. And this is all because of Marvel. Sacha Baron Cohen stars in the Disney+ TV show Ironheart as Mephisto. Which might be news to a lot of you, since Ironheart was released right at the moment that superhero fatigue hit such terminal velocity that president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige essentially chose to promote the Fantastic Four movie by promising everyone that he wasn't going to make as many TV shows any more. But, really, that's beside the point. Because, of all the shredded topless comic actor torso reveals, the only one to go on to any substantial screen time was Chris Pratt. It has now been 12 years since he took his top off for Instagram to show his transformation from 'the schlubby one from Parks and Recreation' to 'man with abdominal muscles', and he has since been in six MCU films, a Christmas special and several other projects that relied on him looking ripped. Contrast that with Kumail Nanjiani, who went from a round-faced, Oscar-nominated writer in 2017 to looking like a vacuum-sealed walnut bag in 2019. And this because he had been cast in The Eternals, in which he effectively had a bit part as one of about 300 new superheroes. Aside from a voice acting gig in one episode of What If…?, that has been the sum total of his MCU output. Which is still a ton compared to Sacha Baron Cohen, whose Mephisto appeared fully clothed in just one episode of a television show that has left no cultural footprint whatsoever. The point is that, while a Marvel gig might ostensibly be the impetus to start pumping iron, it isn't necessarily the end goal. For all anyone knows, we may never see Mephisto again. But the image of Cohen clutching a pair of dumbbells while being covered in more goose fat than a cross-channel swimmer will live for ever. Especially since his earlier career relied upon him showing off as much of his body as he could. Go back and look at photos of him in a mankini as Borat, and you'll see what a change this is. That said, despite being leaner and better defined now, those pictures demonstrate that the most effective element in his transformation may well have been a comprehensive chest wax. Still, let's allow him this moment. If nothing else, Cohen is being neatly self-deprecating about how he looks on Instagram, quipping: 'Some celebs use Ozempic and some use private chefs, others use personal trainers. I did all three,' and 'This is not AI. I really am egotistical enough to do this.' And if it means that he's moving away from comedy – there's no way that Borat can ever wear another mankini unless he's going to aggressively rebrand himself as a thirsty divorcee – then so be it. Between Ironheart and last year's Disclosure, it seems like that's where he was headed anyway. Besides, this reveal puts Sacha Baron Cohen one step closer to the next chapter in the MCU playbook: complaining about how horrible it is to look like this. Chris Pratt did it, claiming that he had to drink so much water that his life became a 'nightmare'. Kumail Nanjiani did it, making a colossal show of getting to eat some cake like a normal person. And so it will inevitably be with Sacha Baron Cohen. That is, unless Mephisto becomes a central part of the MCU in the future. If that's the case, the brand sponsorship with Veet must be just around the corner.
