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economy1 month ago•2 min saved

Inflation Likely Peaked, Williams Says; Fed Policy Positioned for 2% Path

New York Fed President John Williams argued inflation has likely peaked and should ease toward 2% over the coming years, forecasting about 3.25% by year‑end as tariffs, oil shocks and AI-driven spending ease and more supply comes online. He emphasized a solid labor market, anchored inflation expectations, and a policy stance well positioned to reach the 2% goal, even as markets still price in a possible rate hike by year’s end; CPI fell 0.4% in June but inflation remains above target.

via CNBC|

#cpi #economy #federal-reserve

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Debuts at Box Office Crown with $44M Opening

Steven Spielberg’s sci‑fi thriller Disclosure Day opened atop the box office, earning $44 million in the U.S. and Canada and $92.9 million worldwide, led by Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, with a production budget around $115 million and a score by John Williams, signaling strong summer momentum for theaters.

via Los Angeles Times|

#box-office #disclosure-day #emily-blunt

entertainment2 months ago•20 min saved

Critics Rally Behind Spielberg’s Personal Sci‑Fi Thriller Disclosure Day

Critics are broadly praising Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day as a personal, propulsive sci‑fi thriller anchored by Emily Blunt and a John Williams score, with comparisons to Close Encounters and E.T. and a focus on themes of secrecy and governmental manipulation. The film, set for a June 12 global release, is highlighted by strong performances and Spielberg’s mature, intimate storytelling, though a few outlets offer tempered takes. Current reception sits around 84% on Rotten Tomatoes (138 reviews) and a Metacritic score of 74.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#disclosure-day #emily-blunt #entertainment

film3 months ago•17 min saved

Disclosure Day Draws Early Raves as Spielberg Delivers His Best Film in Years

Early social-media responses to Spielberg’s Disclosure Day are predominantly glowing, praising its funny, mysterious tone and calling it Spielberg’s best film in two decades, with standout work from Emily Blunt and a celebrated John Williams score. Critics describe it as a dense, high-energy mix of chase, romance, and sci‑fi mystery—anime Raiders‑level ambition—and note the new trailer dropping ahead of its June 12 theatrical opening.

via Deadline|

#disclosure-day #emily-blunt #film

movies6 months ago•15 min saved

Spielberg Joins EGOT Elite After Grammy Win for John Williams Doc

Steven Spielberg became the 21st EGOT recipient after winning Best Music Film at the Grammys for the 2024 documentary Music by John Williams, highlighting his decades-long collaboration with Williams and making him the oldest EGOT winner at 79.

via Gizmodo|

#egot #grammy #john-williams

entertainment7 months ago•29 min saved

Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Expands to Embrace the Original Trilogy

Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will broaden its Batuu timeline to include the Original Trilogy era, starting April 29, 2026, enabling encounters with Darth Vader, Leia, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, and adding John Williams’ music to the land. The Black Spire Outpost area will receive new props and displays, while the neighboring section near Rise of the Resistance remains in the First Order/sequel era. Changes reportedly won’t be coming to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios version of Galaxy’s Edge at this time, and the shift aligns with broader Star Wars milestones and fan expectations.

via Laughing Place|

#batuu #disneyland #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•18 min saved

Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge Dips Back to the Original Star Wars Trilogy

Disney is retooling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland to incorporate elements from the original trilogy, including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia, along with John Williams’ iconic scores, with Oga’s Cantina featuring the Cantina Band. The changes go into effect April 29, 2026 at Disneyland Park, while Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge remains unchanged for now, broadening Batuu’s timeline to span from the Galactic Civil War and New Republic to the Resistance and First Order eras.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#disney #disneyland #entertainment

economics2 years ago•2 min saved

Fed's Williams Predicts Easing Inflation and Soft Landing

New York Fed President John Williams anticipates inflation will ease in the second half of the year, with the Fed maintaining its current interest rate range until inflation shows sustainable progress towards 2%. Williams expects inflation to end the year at 2.5% and the unemployment rate to be around 4%. He emphasized that the current monetary policy is restrictive enough to achieve the Fed's goals.

via Yahoo Finance|

#economics #federal-reserve #inflation

financeeconomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Federal Reserve Officials Downplay Urgency for Interest Rate Cuts"

New York Fed president John Williams and Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic both expressed a lack of urgency to cut interest rates, citing strong job growth and wage increases. Williams stated that interest rates are currently moving the economy gradually towards its goals, while Bostic expects one rate cut near the end of 2024. This cautious stance follows a pivot from Fed Chair Jay Powell, who emphasized the need for patience in achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target. The shift in tone from Fed officials comes after higher-than-expected inflation data, with investors now pricing in the first rate cut in September.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #financeeconomy #interest-rates

finance2 years ago•0 min saved

"Federal Reserve Officials Express Caution on Urgent Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns"

US bond yields rose after New York Fed President John Williams mentioned the possibility of an interest-rate increase, interrupting the market's recovery from earlier highs. Williams clarified that it's not his base case but acknowledged that higher interest rates may be necessary if economic data indicate a need to achieve the Fed's goals.

via Bloomberg|

#economic-data #federal-reserve #finance

entertainment2 years ago•16 min saved

"John Williams: A Legacy of Iconic Soundtracks and Oscar Nominations"

John Williams, the legendary film composer, reflects on his 54th Oscar nomination, his iconic scores for movies like "Star Wars" and "Jaws," and his collaborations with director Steven Spielberg. At 92, Williams remains the most nominated living person in Oscar history and the oldest person to be nominated. He discusses his approach to scoring, the impact of his music, and his enduring passion for composing. Colleagues and collaborators praise his talent, work ethic, and dedication to preserving traditional scoring methods.

via Variety|

#entertainment #film-scoring #john-williams

financeeconomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Federal Reserve's Path to Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation Targets"

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams reiterated that a rate cut is likely later this year, citing the need to bring interest rates back to more normal levels as inflation comes down and the economy balances. He emphasized the lack of urgency but expressed the need to gain confidence in cooling inflation. Williams does not foresee conditions for a rate hike and highlighted the economy's resilience amid the pandemic, echoing his previous speech.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #financeeconomy #interest-rates

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"2024 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and Rankings"

The 96th Academy Awards nominations saw "Oppenheimer" lead with 13 nods, while Jodie Foster returns after 29 years with a best supporting actress nomination, and John Williams becomes the oldest nominee in history at 91. Three films directed by women were nominated for best picture, but only one received a best director nod. Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese also made their mark in this year's nominations, with "Barbie" being the first film since "La La Land" to have two nominees for best original song.

via The Associated Press|

#entertainment #greta-gerwig #jodie-foster

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Oscar History: Scorsese, Williams, and Friedkin Make Record-breaking Nominations"

Martin Scorsese and John Williams made Oscars history with record-breaking nominations, as Scorsese became the oldest best director nominee at 81 for "Killers of the Flower Moon," and Williams earned his 49th Oscar nomination for original score. Scorsese's film received 10 nominations, including best picture, while Williams now has more Academy Award nominations than any living person, with a total of 54 career Oscar nominations.

via CNN|

#entertainment #john-williams #killers-of-the-flower-moon

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Billie Eilish and Diane Warren Lead 2024 Oscar Original Song Nominations"

Two songs from "Barbie" have been nominated for Oscars, along with a diverse collection of songs and musical scores for the 96th annual Academy Awards. The nominated songs are "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, and "I’m Just Ken" by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. John Williams received his 54th nomination for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," while there were surprises in the nominations, including the inclusion of the Osage Tribal Singers’ “Wahzhazhe” from “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

via Variety|

#barbie #entertainment #john-williams