Box Office Sinks to New Low as 600 Theaters Close and Few New Films Open
The weekend before Thanksgiving is one of the most coveted release dates, but in 2020 the gross won’t even cross $7 million.
Tom Brueggemann
‘Nomadland’: The Perils of Releasing an Oscar Frontrunner in the Time of COVID-19
Searchlight is responding to the challenge of a pandemic release strategy for Chloé Zhao’s Oscar contender: Stick with what works.
Warner Bros. ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Strategy Is a Kick in the Teeth to Exhibitors
In an email to exhibitors, Warner Bros. CEO Jason Kilar says he’s committed to theaters; his actions tell a different story.
Universal’s Cinemark Deal Is Exhibition’s Future: Studios Set Rules, Theaters Follow
Many questions remain after Universal announced deals with AMC and Cinemark, but the bottom line is studios now set the terms.
Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ Breaks Through on VOD
As icons Allen and Sophia Loren debut new films, multiple titles shared the #1 spot this week, including “Mortal,” “Informer,” “Spell,” and “After We Collided.”
As ‘Freaky’ Leads Weekend Box Office, Theaters Look Like a PVOD Marketing Device
Universal provides most of the biggest-grossing titles, but with a catch: early PVOD. It is not remotely enough to sustain theaters.
Three Studios, Three Strategies: How COVID-19 Turned Film Releases Into a Free-for-All
Studios were always competitors, but after the pandemic are they all in the same business?
Even with Biden and a Vaccine, the Future of Theaters Looks Bleak Without Government Aid
As Regal closes all cinemas and release dates keep shifting, theater owners say Congress is their only hope — and they may be right.
Higher Price Doesn’t Hinder ‘The Informer’ with Joel Kinnaman on VOD
An action film shot in 2017, and long since released outside the U.S., finally found its moment and led VOD charts this weekend at $19.99.
Focus Features Wins Box Office with ‘Let Him Go’ and ‘Come Play’
This weekend’s top 10 stands around $10.7 million, up about $2 million from last weekend.
PVOD vs. Streaming Is the Real Battle for First-Run Movies — Not Theaters vs. Home
Exhibitors need to look beyond COVID to understand that their best chance for survival lies with embracing VOD, rather than ignoring it.
News Organizations Traditionally Base Their Election Coverage on Polls — So What Now?
After a second consecutive presidential election with overhyped poll results, networks need to do some soul-searching.
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