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Spelling Bee AI Chatbots Flop: See How They Epic Fail on Simple Words

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New York, NY – As the digital world continues to evolve, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various applications has become increasingly prevalent. From creating images to writing poetry, AI has shown remarkable capabilities. Yet, when it comes to solving simple word puzzles like the New York Times Spelling Bee, AI seems to fall short of expectations. One individual took on the challenge of enlisting the help of various AI chatbots to crack the …

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Exclusive: Toxic Positivity and Perfectionism Led to Suicide Squad PS5 Flop

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Los Angeles, California – The video game industry was rocked by the news of Warner Bros’ massive financial loss of $200 million due to the failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The highly anticipated game, plagued by a series of missteps, is now considered a prime candidate for the title of the biggest gaming flop of 2024. According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, a combination of factors contributed to the …

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Blockbuster: Summer Box Office Disappoints with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie Flop – Is the $100 Million Opener Dead?

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Los Angeles, California – As the summer movie season kicks off, the box office is facing a sluggish start with underperforming films such as “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Garfield Movie.” Both movies failed to revitalize Memorial Day weekend, signaling a concerning trend for theaters that are struggling to attract audiences. Despite high hopes for “Furiosa,” the prequel to the popular “Mad Max” franchise, the film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth fell …

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**Box Office:** ‘The Fall Guy’ Struggles with $28M Opening, Potential Flop Ahead in Theaters

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Los Angeles, CA – The highly anticipated action comedy film, “The Fall Guy,” is making waves at the box office with a midday gross of $10.4M on Friday. However, despite strong projections, the film is falling short of its expected $35M opening at 4,002 theaters, hinting at an estimated $28M debut. The film’s budget of $130M, potentially even higher at $150M, is raising eyebrows among industry experts. Nevertheless, “The Fall Guy” has already garnered over …

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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE Smashes Previews with $4.7M – Will It Be a Box Office Flop or Smash Hit?

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Los Angeles, CA – Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” sequel, directed by Gil Kenan and costing $100 million, had a successful preview night, bringing in $4.7 million from showings at 3,561 theaters. This figure closely rivals the $4.5 million garnered by “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” during its previews before Thanksgiving in 2021. The previous installment, directed by Paul Feig in 2016, earned $3.4 million in previews and opened with $46 million. Initial reviews for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” have …

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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem: Will it be the Next Big TV Hit or a Big Flop?

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Austin, Texas – The 2024 SXSW Film Festival opened on March 8 in Austin with the world premiere screening of Doug Liman’s remake “Road House” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. The festival will run through March 16 in the Texas capital, featuring debuts of movies starring Rooney Mara, Isabelle Huppert, Gael García Bernal, and Kristen Stewart among others. The festival will conclude with the screening of Michael Showalter’s romantic dramedy “The Idea of You” …

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**Bankruptcy:** Astra to Go Private at 50 Cents Per Share After Public Stock Flop

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San Francisco, California – Astra, a space company, will undergo a privatization process at a reduced price with its founders after facing challenges as a publicly traded entity. Co-founders Chris Kemp and Adam London, who serve as CEO and CTO, respectively, have reached an agreement with the company’s board to purchase all outstanding common stock at 50 cents per share. The deal is anticipated to be finalized in the second quarter. A special committee of …

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Apple Studios’ “Argylle” On Track to be Hollywood’s First Major Box Office Flop of 2024 Due to Negative Reviews and Lackluster Sales

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LOS ANGELES, California – “Argylle,” a highly anticipated espionage action-comedy film, is off to a disappointing start at the box office. The movie, with a star-studded cast and a massive $200 million production budget, only managed to bring in $6.5 million in ticket sales from 3,605 venues across North America during its opening day and preview screenings. The film is a production by Apple Studios, marking the company’s third recent wide release in North America. …

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