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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
San Diego Comic-Con 2025: Full Schedule, Star Appearances And Streaming Details
Last Updated: One of the biggest highlights is George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, making his first-ever Hall H panel appearance. San Diego Comic-Con is back this week and will run from July 24 to 27 at the San Diego Convention Centre. It's one of the biggest pop culture events in the world, and this year's lineup is packed with stars and exciting panels. One of the biggest highlights is George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, making his first-ever Hall H panel appearance. He will be joined by director Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang on Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to noon PT. The trio will talk about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is scheduled to open in Los Angeles in 2026. Unfortunately, badges for Comic-Con 2025 are sold out. If you don't already have one, you won't be able to attend in person. But there's good news—IGN will stream parts of the event, including some panels, interviews, and announcements on July 25 and 26. You can watch these on their website, app, or social media. Big Panels At Comic-Con 2025 Here are some of the main panels happening this year: Thursday, July 24, 3 p.m. PT – NCIS: Tony & Ziva stars Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, and producer John McNamara will preview the new Paramount+ series. Thursday, July 24, 6:45 p.m. PT – A comedy panel with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mike Judge, and Andy Samberg covering South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and Digman!. Friday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. PT – Sneak peeks of three horror films (Together, Shelby Oaks, and Keeper) with Michael Shanks, Dave Franco, and Alison Brie. Friday, July 25, 4:15 p.m. PT – A first look at Predator: Badlands with Dan Trachtenberg and Elle Fanning. Friday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. PT – Behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and director of TRON: Ares. Saturday, July 26, 2:15 p.m. PT – A discussion about Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, and Andy Weir. Saturday, July 26, 3:30 p.m. PT – Peacemaker season preview with James Gunn, John Cena, and the cast. If you want to attend next year, badge sales usually begin in the fall, so mark your calendar early! First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
San Diego Comic-Con 2025: Date, schedule, celebrity panels and more
San Diego Comic-Con is back this week, running from July 24 to 27 at the San Diego Convention Center. It's already got a packed lineup of big names showing up for panels, including George Lucas. Comic-Con is running from July 24 to 27 at the San Diego Convention Center. (Comic Con) George Lucas is making his debut on the Hall H Comic‑Con panel. He'll be accompanied by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang on Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to noon PT. The three will discuss about Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is dedicated to Lucas' work. The museum is set to open in Los Angeles in 2026. Are Badges for Comic-Con available or sold out? Badges for this year's Comic-Con are sold out, so if you didn't get one, you're out of luck for attending in person. But there's still a way to watch from home; IGN will stream parts of the event, including some interviews and announcements, on July 25 and 26. You can catch those on their site, app, or social media pages, according to a USA Today report. Also Read: New York Comic Con 2024: Jack Quaid, Noel Wells, Hank Azaria, Kacey Rohl attend event in style Schedule of big panels at San Diego Comic Con 2025 Here's the rundown of the big panels that are happening Thursday, July 24, 3 p.m. PT – Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, and John McNamara will preview the new NCIS: Tony & Ziva series on Paramount+. Thursday, July 24, 6:45 p.m. PT – Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mike Judge, and Andy Samberg will talk about making South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and Digman!. Friday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. PT – Michael Shanks, Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Chris Stuckmann, and Osgood Perkins will show sneak peeks of three horror films from Neon: Together, Shelby Oaks, and Keeper. Friday, July 25, 4:15 p.m. PT – Dan Trachtenberg, Elle Fanning, and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi will preview the new movie Predator: Badlands. Friday, July 25, 5:30 p.m. PT – Joachim Rønning and the cast of TRON: Ares will talk about the new movie and share behind-the-scenes stories. Saturday, July 26, 2:15 p.m. PT – Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Ryan Gosling, Drew Goddard, and Andy Weir will look at Project Hail Mary. Saturday, July 26, 3:30 p.m. PT – James Gunn and the cast of Peacemaker, including John Cena and Danielle Brooks, will be there to talk about the new HBO Max season. Sunday, July 27, 11 a.m. PT – George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, and Doug Chiang will talk about the Lucas Museum. Again, badges are sold out, and they usually open sales in the fall before each convention, so if you want to go next year, mark your calendar early.
eNCA
3 days ago
- Business
- eNCA
Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices
NEW YORK - Netflix reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business. Revenue climbed 16 percent to $11.1-billion in the quarter ended June 30, beating analyst estimates and the company's own guidance, while net profit surged to $3.1-billion. The company raised its full-year revenue forecast, noting that it expects revenue to be between $44.8-billion and $45.2-billion in 2025, up from a range of $43.5-billion to $44.5-billion. Netflix highlighted strong performance from its content offers in the quarter, with major hits including the third season of "Squid Game," which drew 122 million views. It "has already become our sixth biggest season of any series in our history, with just a few weeks of viewing so far," the company said in a statement. Other standout titles included the third season of "Ginny & Georgia" with 53 million views and "Sirens" with 56 million views. There was also the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" with 80 million views, which became "one of our biggest animated films ever" and generated a soundtrack that topped music charts globally. "Korean content continues to be popular with our audience," the company said, pointing to the continued success of international programming that has become a hallmark of Netflix's global strategy. Netflix expressed optimism about the second half of 2025, highlighting an upcoming slate that includes the highly anticipated second season of "Wednesday," the final season of "Stranger Things" and new films from major directors including Kathryn Bigelow and Guillermo del Toro. The company has also announced plans to expand live programming with marquee boxing matches and NFL games, as it continues to diversify its content offerings beyond traditional on-demand entertainment. Netflix shares have surged more than 40 percent year-to-date as investors have responded positively to the company's shift toward profitability, which saw it crack down on password sharing and turn to ads for more revenue. The company counted over 300 million subscribers last December, at the end of a particularly successful holiday season, when it gained almost 19 million new subscriptions. But the company no longer discloses these figures, in order to focus on audience "engagement" metrics (time spent watching content). In the quarter, Netflix continued to build out its advertising capabilities, saying that it expects to roughly double ads revenue in 2025, though it did not provide specific figures. The service is forecasting $9-billion in revenues from its ad-based subscriptions by 2030.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices
SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix has posted a stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance, with profits rising 45% year-over-year. The streaming giant attributed this growth to higher subscription prices and a rapidly expanding advertising business. Revenue climbed 16% to $11.1 billion for the quarter ending June 30, surpassing both analyst expectations and the company's own projections. Net profit surged to $3.1 billion, prompting Netflix to raise its full-year revenue forecast to between $44.8 billion and $45.2 billion. Content remained a key driver, with major hits like the third season of 'Squid Game' drawing 122 million views. The company called it 'our sixth biggest season of any series in our history.' Other successful titles included 'Ginny & Georgia' (53 million views) and 'Sirens' (56 million views). The animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' also performed well, reaching 80 million views and topping global music charts with its soundtrack. Netflix highlighted the continued popularity of Korean content, reinforcing its global strategy. Looking ahead, the company is optimistic about upcoming releases, including the second season of 'Wednesday,' the final season of 'Stranger Things,' and new films from acclaimed directors like Kathryn Bigelow and Guillermo del Toro. The platform is also expanding into live programming, with plans for marquee boxing matches and NFL games. This diversification aligns with Netflix's push beyond traditional on-demand entertainment. Investors have responded positively, with shares rising over 40% year-to-date. The company's crackdown on password sharing and introduction of ad-supported tiers have boosted profitability. While Netflix no longer discloses subscriber numbers, it continues to focus on engagement metrics. Advertising remains a key growth area, with Netflix expecting to double ad revenue in 2025. The company forecasts $9 billion in ad-based revenue by 2030. 'With another robust earnings showing in Q2, Netflix continues a winning streak going back several quarters and cements its place as the leader among streaming services,' said Emarketer analyst Paul Verna. - AFP
Int'l Business Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Netflix Profits Surge Off Ads, Higher Subscription Prices
Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business. Revenue climbed 16 percent to $11.1 billion in the quarter ended June 30, beating analyst estimates and the company's own guidance, while net profit surged to $3.1 billion. The company raised its full-year revenue forecast, noting that it expects revenue to be between $44.8 billion and $45.2 billion in 2025, up from a range of $43.5 billion to $44.5 billion. Netflix highlighted strong performance from its content offers in the quarter, with major hits including the third season of "Squid Game," which drew 122 million views. It "has already become our sixth biggest season of any series in our history, with just a few weeks of viewing so far," the company said in a statement. Other standout titles included the third season of "Ginny & Georgia" with 53 million views and "Sirens" with 56 million views. There was also the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" with 80 million views, which became "one of our biggest animated films ever" and generated a soundtrack that topped music charts globally. "Korean content continues to be popular with our audience," the company said, pointing to the continued success of international programming that has become a hallmark of Netflix's global strategy. Netflix expressed optimism about the second half of 2025, highlighting an upcoming slate that includes the highly anticipated second season of "Wednesday," the final season of "Stranger Things" and new films from major directors including Kathryn Bigelow and Guillermo del Toro. The company has also announced plans to expand live programming with marquee boxing matches and NFL games, as it continues to diversify its content offerings beyond traditional on-demand entertainment. Netflix shares have surged more than 40 percent year-to-date as investors have responded positively to the company's shift toward profitability, which saw it crack down on password sharing and turn to ads for more revenue. The company counted over 300 million subscribers last December, at the end of a particularly successful holiday season, when it gained almost 19 million new subscriptions. But the company no longer discloses these figures, in order to focus on audience "engagement" metrics (time spent watching content). In the quarter, Netflix continued to build out its advertising capabilities, saying that it expects to roughly double ads revenue in 2025, though it did not provide specific figures. The service is forecasting $9 billion in revenues from its ad-based subscriptions by 2030. "With another robust earnings showing in Q2, Netflix continues a winning streak going back several quarters and cements its place as the leader among streaming services," said Emarketer analyst Paul Verna.
