‘The Meg’ Grabs Number One at Box Office as ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Scores Wide
Spike Lee’s well-reviewed “BlacKkKlansman” opened so well across the board that it will be able to further expand.
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‘Madeline’s Madeline’ and ‘Skate Kitchen’ Draw Women to Specialty Box Office
As Sundance 2018 narratives continue to roll out at the documentary-driven specialty box office, “Sorry to Bother You” is a major breakout.
Thanks, Academy: An Earlier Oscars Date Will Hurt the Films That Need Help the Most
Of the many reasons why the Academy date change is a bad idea, the biggest one may be the damage it could do to independent films.
Mighty ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Beats Wimpy ‘Christopher Robin’ Debut
Originals struggle during the dog days of August while Tom Cruise kicks ass.
‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ Leads Openers as Specialty Summer 2018 Soars
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is by far the highest-grossing specialty documentary in over a decade, and the best ever for a biodoc.
Why ‘Star Wars’ Movies Are Bombing at the Chinese Box Office, According to ‘Rogue One’ Star Donnie Yen
“The Last Jedi” was such a box office failure in China that it was pulled from theaters after two weeks of release.
‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ Didn’t Break Any Records — and That’s OK
It’s still a strong start for the franchise, which should have a long life. “Mamma Mia,” not so much.
Gay Exposé ‘Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood’ Lures Strong Box Office
Sex sells; documentaries continue to pull audiences at unprecedented levels.
With ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout,’ the Tom Cruise Franchise Could Be Bigger than James Bond in North America
Overseas, 007 still rules — but there’s reason to believe that “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” will give Cruise North American dominance.
Major Arthouse Distributors Face Big Changes, From Fox Searchlight to Amazon: Here’s What It Means for Oscar Season
Things are far from stable in the evolving specialty film market, as film festivals and award season loom.
‘Equalizer 2’ Beats ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ at the Box Office Battle of the Sequels
Among a record-setting eight sequels in the Top 10, “Incredibles 2” is the biggest domestic hit in Pixar’s history.
‘Blindspotting’ Rides Younger Audience Specialty Box Office Surge
Documentaries continue to draw diverse crowds, along with “Eighth Grade.” Heading for over $20 million, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is the biggest documentary in the last five years.
