‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop

New York Times - Business and The Seattle Times describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedThe film, starring Tom Cruise, grossed an estimated $8 million in its opening weekend. That could put the movie on track to lose at least $125 million.

What changedNew York Times - Business frames it as "‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop". The Seattle Times frames it as "‘Digger,’ final film from Warner Bros. before merger, could lose $150M".

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Still Watching. New York Times - Business frames it as "‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop". The Seattle Times frames it as "‘Digger,’ final film from Warner Bros. before merger, could lose $150M".

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New York Times - Business53m ago

‘Digger,’ Warner Bros.’ Last Release Before Merger, Is a Major Flop

The film, starring Tom Cruise, grossed an estimated $8 million in its opening weekend. That could put the movie on track to lose at least $125 million.

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The Seattle Times1h ago

‘Digger,’ final film from Warner Bros. before merger, could lose $150M

On paper, it all sounded great. Superstar Tom Cruise meets auteur Alejandro G.

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