The Real Story Behind the ‘Star Wars’ Opening Weekend 43 Years Ago
Take a look back at the box-office weekend when “Smokey and the Bandit” was number one.
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Strong VOD Numbers for ‘Capone’ Can’t Cover Costs for a Busted Theatrical
Record-breaking rentals for the Tom Hardy crime drama don’t necessarily mean profit.
Drive-Ins Are Having Their Moment, but They Can’t Save Theaters
Decades ago, drive-ins defined the summer movie. Today, they’re seeing a surge — but it’s no cure for industry woes.
‘Scoob!’ and ‘Capone’ Pull Strong VOD Numbers as Drive-Ins Lure Moviegoers
Drive-in grosses climb as moviegoers continue to avoid indoor seating.
‘Ishtar’: How Hollywood Decided That One Box-Office Flop Spoke for All Female Directors
Thirty-three years later, it’s easy to see that Hollywood applied a double standard to the brilliant Elaine May.
‘Scoob!’ an Instant #1 on Premium VOD Charts; ‘Capone’ #2 on iTunes
Scooby-Doo is faster than “Trolls: World Tour” and “Sonic the Hedgehog” in its rise to the top VOD spot.
Why Universal Pushed Back ‘The Forever Purge’ and Disney Moved Up ‘Hamilton’
A tale of two choices: why Universal may stick with theaters for its fifth “Purge” movie, while Disney opted to stream its Broadway musical.
Woody Allen’s Latest Would Be a U.S. VOD Hit: It’s Topped the Pandemic Box-Office Abroad
Timothée Chalamet probably wouldn’t like it, but Allen owns the rights — and he wouldn’t need a distributor to do it.
How Russell Crowe’s ‘Unhinged’ Could Become the Surprise Post-Pandemic Summer Movie Hit
The first new movie to hit this summer is a modest thriller from a newbie distributor.
The ‘Scoob!’ Scoop: Why It’s Skipping Theaters but Hasn’t Caused a ‘Trolls’-Level Firestorm
Theaters are wary that a successful “Scoob!” run could suggest that VOD and theatrical can successfully coexist.
Liam Hemsworth in ‘Arkansas’ Leads VODs, While Netflix Wins with Terry Crews in ‘John Henry’
“Bloodshot” and “I Still Believe” saw chart placements rise as their prices dropped, which could suggest a VOD bargain-hunting problem.
Waiting for ‘Tenet’: As July 17 Looms, Hollywood Prays That Summer Can Be Saved
Every studio is waiting for Warners to blink. So far, they’re holding firm. And so is Christopher Nolan.
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Jazz Drummer Jimmy Cobb, Who Played on Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue,’ Dead at 91
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Emmys: Director Geno McDermott On His Aaron Hernandez Docuseries ‘Killer Inside’ — NFL Star “Was Living A Double Life”
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S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Chloe Bennet Hails Final Season's 'Perfect' Daisy/Skye Hybrid, Escape From Grey Space Hallways
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‘Barkskins’ enters Creative Arts Emmy races for Nat Geo with recreation of 1690s New France
