Bloomberg Talks

The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's interpretation of Homer's epic poem, brought in $264.1 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing expectations in North America and around the world. The film's release following a multimillion-dollar promotional campaign and setting records for Imax, including a record-breaking opening weekend for the company.

For more, Bloomberg's Katie Griefeld and Sally Bakewell spoke with Imax CEO Rich Gelfond.
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UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock says that the next UN secretary general will shape the organization's role on global security, AI governance and institutional reform. Speaking exclusively to Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick, Baerbock says that selecting a woman for the role would reinforce the UN's credibility on equality while also warning that the organization faces a critical financial moment that requires reforms.
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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says the company aims to launch the next generation of single aisle aircraft in 2030 with entry into service in the second part of the decade, while speaking to BTV's Guy Johnson at the Farnborough International Air Show on Bloomberg Open Interest. Faury also says that aircraft demand remains strong and that the conflict in the Middle East is increasing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft, and reaffirmed that Airbus would get to rate 75.
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The upcoming World Cup final is anticipated to provide a moderate boost to US sports betting operators in the third quarter, particularly if underdog Argentina defeats Spain. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, discussed the potential impact on major sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM itself. Bloomberg Intelligence's analysis highlights the increased betting activity driven by the high-profile match, with the defending champion Lionel Messi's participation further fueling interest among bettors. He speaks with Bloomberg's Katie Greifeld & Randall Williams.
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Miguel Lorenzo, Senior Vice President of Sports Content, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises discuss Telemundo and Peacock's FIFA World Cup success, ratings performance and overall strategy with Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Emily Graffeo, and Vanessa Perdomo.
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