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Avengers: Endgame is on the verge of overtaking Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time, following strong returns from its encore theatrical re-release. The Marvel blockbuster's rerelease box office numbers have closed the gap with James Cameron's Avatar, which has held the top spot since 2009. The record could change hands within days.

Meta has introduced Muse, a new AI agent that pairs customisable avatars with a small handheld charm device and tools aimed at handling everyday tasks. The announcement is being read as the latest step in Mark Zuckerberg's broader AI vision for the company, with coverage explaining what the agent can do and how it fits into Meta's consumer hardware and assistant strategy.

Forbes reports that the profits of the first Avatar film exceeded the combined profits of Avatar: The Way of Water and the upcoming third installment. The claim highlights how, despite the sequels' enormous box-office grosses, the original 2009 film remains the franchise's financial high point, prompting discussion about rising production and marketing costs in big-budget filmmaking.

Cliff Curtis, the New Zealand actor known for roles in 'Whale Rider', 'Fear the Walking Dead' and 'Avatar', is drawing a wave of attention as his name climbs search rankings. No specific new event involving him has been confirmed, and the surrounding coverage does not explain the spike. Interest appears concentrated in New Zealand, where Curtis remains one of the country's most prominent screen exports.

A new snack bar in Tokyo is letting people work through robot avatars, serving customers remotely instead of being physically present. The unusual setup highlights how avatar technology is being tested in everyday hospitality jobs, opening work opportunities for people who cannot easily commute or leave home.

Sia has sold a 50 percent stake in her song catalog for $180 million, according to Rolling Stone. The singer is reportedly using the proceeds to fund ambitious plans connected to Avatar, with the sale marking one of the latest major catalog deals by a pop artist. The move gives buyers a share in hits including 'Chandelier' and 'Cheap Thrills', and signals Sia's pivot toward new creative projects.

OpenAI has launched Dots, a new bubbly avatar designed to represent its agentic AI systems. The announcement, reported by TechCrunch, introduces a visual identity for OpenAI's agents as they take on more autonomous tasks on users' behalf. Observers see it as part of a broader push by AI companies to make agents feel more approachable and personable to everyday users.

Rolling Stone reports, citing a source, that an artist has sold her music catalog to Pophouse, the Swedish investment firm known for music-entertainment ventures, and plans to launch an immersive avatar concert experience. The deal would see her songs paired with virtual performances, following a broader trend of artists monetizing catalogs and exploring digital concert formats.

Avatar holds the nominal box office record at $2.92 billion, but Guinness World Records' inflation-adjusted figures tell a different story. When receipts are recalculated at 2014 ticket prices, 1939's Gone with the Wind comes out on top at roughly $3.44 billion, having sold around 202 million tickets. The comparison keeps resurfacing whenever claims about all-time box office champions are debated.

Sia has sold a 50% stake in her music catalog for $180 million, according to a report. The deal comes as the singer reportedly prepares plans for a show connected to her avatar persona, famous from hits like 'Chandelier'. The sale reflects a wider trend of artists monetizing their song rights through catalog deals.

Seattle-based lender Avatar Financial Group has provided financing for a retail center in Ohio, according to Connect CRE. The deal adds to a steady stream of commercial real estate lending activity in the retail sector, where private lenders continue to fund shopping center acquisitions and refinancings as banks remain selective. Terms of the loan and the identities of the borrowers were not disclosed in the report.