As ‘Toy Story 4’ Opens to $118 Million, Do We Need to Reset Theatrical Expectations?
The much-anticipated Pixar sequel fell short of Disney’s conservative predictions of $140 million.
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‘Wild Rose’ Outpaced by Documentaries at Specialty Box Office
Well-known figures, from Toni Morrison and David Hockney to Pavarotti, are pulling in audiences while new dramas can be a tough sell.
Can Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Catch Up to ‘Avatar’ Worldwide Box Office With Re-Release?
Clearly, Marvel wants to beat James Cameron in the battle of the numbers.
Give Me Blockbusters or Give Me Death: Here’s What’s Really Behind the Box-Office Collapse
And no, the real reasons behind Hollywood’s box-office woes have nothing to do with there being too many sequels.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Director Is ‘Trying Not to Focus’ on Falling Short of ‘Avatar’ Box Office Record
Less than $50 million stand in the way of “Avengers: Endgame” becoming the highest-grossing film ever released, unadjusted for inflation.
Box Office: ‘Men in Black: International’ and ‘Shaft’ Belly Flop
The worst is likely over as Hollywood looks to a quartet of powerful sequels to save the summer.
‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Shows Life; ‘Late Night’ Resembles ‘Booksmart’
As specialty festival hits play wider and faster, there’s still potential in the slow platform build for critics’ faves like “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.”
Amazon Studios Will Give ‘The Report’ a Two-Week Theatrical Release Before Streaming
Amazon and producer Steven Soderbergh wants to play with the theatrical windows strategy, and believe it will help the film’s Oscar chances.
‘Men in Black: International’ Aside, the Death of Sequels Is Greatly Exaggerated
There’s a dozen sequels this summer, from “Toy Story 4” to “47 Meters Down,” and most will not suffer the fate of “Dark Phoenix.”
‘Dark Phoenix’ a Disaster and ‘Pets 2’ Disappoints, but ‘Rocketman’ Takes On ‘Godzilla’
The not-so-secret life of sequels: They don’t always work.
Sundance Hits ‘Late Night’ and ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ Score at Specialty Box Office
This weekend brought welcome news for the specialty market as two well-reviewed narratives opened well.
‘Rocketman’ Is Another Hit Music Biopic, But Please Don’t Think That Makes It a Trend
Elton John’s movie beat expectations, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a smash, but the challenges of music biopics are more complicated than two box-office hits.
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Concert Review: Lady Gaga Dazzles Pride-Week Crowd With Hit-Packed Show at Apollo Theater
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Inside Illinois’ New Marijuana Legalization Bill
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Fox’s MyNetwork TV Sets 2019-20 Schedule With ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Returning
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Ratings: Grand Hotel Dips in Week 2, While Bachelorette Eyes Season Highs
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