Ripple Effects: How Bank Mergers Boost the Japanese Financial Sector
New research demonstrates that major Japanese bank mergers trigger positive market responses and sustained benefits for other institutions within the sector.
New research demonstrates that major Japanese bank mergers trigger positive market responses and sustained benefits for other institutions within the sector.

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Tahar Rahim, the French actor who played Ezekiel Sims in a recent Spider-Man film, is aware of the fan reaction to his character, but he’s choosing not to engage with it directly. In a new interview with Variety, Rahim said he’s heard a lot about how people responded, even though he’s avoided reading or watching it himself.
There’s hope for a third season of the beloved but short-lived show Pushing Daisies. Creator Bryan Fuller revealed he already has a plan and the original cast â including Lee Pace, Kristin Chenoweth, and Anna Friel â are all eager to return. He’s now looking for a network or streaming service to pick it up. … Read more

Just as I was praising the group for having a smooth trip, things immediately derailed at dinner. Heather started playfully teasing Lisa about a new watch, and it quickly became clear I was missing some context. It turned out Heather was referencing a disagreement that happened during their layover, and I was shocked production hadnât anticipated this. These women really shouldnât be left unsupervised without cameras rolling! In a private interview, Heather explained that Lisa and Angie had argued during the layover because Lisa thought Angie had copied her style with a Cartier watch. Apparently, after seeing the Cartier store during their layover, Heather decided to buy a watch for herself and one for Whitney as a joke.

Now You See Me: Know You Don’t brings back the team of illusionist thieves, the Four Horsemen. They combine incredible magic with daring heists. The original cast â Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher â all return for this installment. Critics have given the film mixed reviews, but it could be an enjoyable choice if you’re looking for a lighthearted, thrilling adventure.

Reviews of Fackham Hall show itâs a very silly, *Downton Abbeystyle parody packed with jokes from beginning to end. Some of those jokes are genuinely funny, some rely on wordplay, and others are definitely inappropriate. Actress Thomasin McKenzie remembered one particularly risquĂŠ scene fondly, but also admitted it initially worried her.

Last week, Netflix announced it was buying Warner Bros., but the deal still needs to go through a lengthy review process â likely taking a year or more. This reminds many of the complicated and drawn-out process Microsoft faced when it acquired Activision Blizzard, dealing with numerous companies and government agencies along the way. Then, just yesterday, Paramount Skydance entered the bidding war, announcing their offer for Warner Bros. is better than Netflixâs.

Bugonia is a remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save the Green Planet. It centers on two cousins who believe the CEO of a major company is an alien planning to destroy the world. They kidnap her and hold her captive, leading to a tense and unpredictable showdown filled with interrogation and increasingly bizarre events. Though not a major commercial success, Bugonia was well-received by both critics and viewers, who praised the actors and the filmâs surprising twists and turns.

There was obvious chemistry between Anderson and Neeson during their summer press tour for The Naked Gun, and rumors of a romance quickly spread. Anderson later said she found it amusing that people thought it was just for show. “I thought, ‘Are you kidding? This is genuine, we really liked each other!'” Ultimately, the buzz definitely helped sell movie tickets. Someone should call Meyers and get his take on it.