Beyond ‘Black Panther,’ Studios Are Losing Interest in the Domestic Blockbuster
“Black Panther” is a huge hit overseas. So are “Detective Chinatown 2” and “Paddington 2,” and that’s where studios are taking their cues.
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‘Cars 3’ is Stuck in Neutral, But ‘Wonder Woman’ and Tupac Shakur Come To the Rescue
This was a “Rough Night” for the box-office weekend, in more ways than one.
‘Alien: Covenant’ Crash Landing: Why Ridley Scott’s Box-Office Blunder Could Put The Series in Jeopardy
With $67 million in box office after three weeks, the future of the 38-year-old franchise looks like a risky bet.
‘Pirates’ Disappoints and ‘Baywatch’ Sank: Why This Is the Wrong Kind of Record-Setting Memorial Day Weekend
“Pirates” disappointed, and “Baywatch” sank as franchises, reboots and other familiar properties fail to ignite. Summer needs help, stat.
‘Wakefield’ and ‘Abacus’ Lead Openers, But ‘Paris Can Wait’ Rules
It’s a quiet weekend while everyone as at the Cannes Film Festival, but it’s a great time for Elanor Coppola’s “Paris Can Wait.”
Box Office Top 10 Takeaways: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Delivers, ‘Storks’ Doesn’t
Western remake “The Magnificent Seven” saved the weekend, but current box office trends do not look upbeat.
Arthouse Audit: ‘Queen of Katwe’ and ‘The Dressmaker’ Start Slow in Multiple Theaters
Despite great reviews, “Queen of Katwe” lost steam when Disney opened it in over 50 theaters. The crowdpleaser needs a boost from strong word of mouth.
Weekend Box Office Preview: Western ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Duels Animated ‘Storks’
The fall box office gets a shot in the arm with a starry western remake and an animated talking animals comedy.
Top 10 Takeaways: ‘Sully’ Presides Over Weak Weekend Box Office
Adults would rather see “Sully” than “Snowden,” “Bridget Jones’s Baby” did better overseas, and Lionsgate whiffed with “Blair Witch.”
Arthouse Audit: ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’ Concert Doc Soars in Hybrid Release
Apple, Imagine and Abramorama’s dual platform strategy could work for other event movies down the line.
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