Japan cast the strongest spell with $13 million from 645 screens smashing local records previously held by "Star Wars" and "Spirited Away" Australia’s magic yielded $4.9 million over four record-setting days outpacing "The Phantom Menace" despite lacking midnight screenings Spain conjured $4.36 million while New Zealand contributed $620,000 and Israel $574,000 Colombian audiences...

Post-millennial tech shifts emerged as 2001's disruptions settled, setting a stage for gradual yet pivotal transformations. Cinema's digital revolution accelerated significantly, driven by major funding and rollout efforts from industry heavyweights like Technicolor and Boeing. Consumer audio faced a potential upheaval, with Sirius and XM Satellite Radio launches testing willingness to pay for...