‘The Outpost’ Still Strong on VOD, While John Lewis and Danny Trejo Docs Score
“The Outpost” was even FandangoNow’s #2 film, despite having a non-premium $6.99 pricetag. That’s the power of military films.
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Americans May Be the Last to See ‘Tenet’ as Studios Can’t Delay Global Releases
Christopher Nolan’s latest date change points to a hard truth: Studios may not be able to wait for the U.S. to flatten the curve.
If ‘No Time to Die’ Must Push into 2021, Here’s Why a Summer Release Is Unlikely
A James Bond film hasn’t been released in the summer for more than 30 years. Thanks to “License to Kill,” there’s a reason for that.
A Calendar of All the Movies That Would Have Been Released — and Their New Dates
Here’s the original schedule for all the films that were delayed and have since been given new release dates.
‘Tenet’ Faces a New Challenge: China Says Its Runtime Is Too Long to Play
Christopher Nolan’s film clocks in at two-and-a-half hours; to prevent virus transmission in theaters, China said all films must be two hours or less.
‘The Old Guard’ Opens to Number One on Netflix as ‘The Outpost’ Flies High Again on VOD
Led by Charlize Theron and “Trolls,” this was the first weekend in which most of the top movies on VOD never saw a theatrical release.
Stanley Kubrick’s Career Was Propelled by Box Office Success More Than by Critics
Using the internet parlance that Kubrick’s films were for the fans not the critics might be an overstep — but just barely.
Studios May Try but Certain Release Schedule Rules Can’t Be Broken
Industry sources tell IndieWire they’re dubious about “Tenet” and “Mulan” opening in August — tradition suggests how the schedule will be reset.
Sympathy for the Devil: You Can’t Blame the Theaters for Suing New Jersey
However misguided, theaters are in an impossible position. And even if they win in court, it could come at a very high cost.
‘Shaft’ on Independence Day: The Film That Changed History on July 4th Weekend 1971
When MGM released “Shaft” in 1971, it proved that a Black film made by a Black Director for a Black audience could be a huge hit.
Alamo Drafthouse Moves Into Large-Scale Layoffs, Including Creative Director Mike Sampson
The layoffs may include up to half of the corporate staff. “This is a devastating step to take,” a spokesperson said.
‘Blade Runner’ Anniversary: The Weekend When ‘E.T.’ and ‘Star Trek II’ Crushed Ridley Scott
Why did “Blade Runner” struggle at the box office? Too much of a good thing was only one issue faced by Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic.
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College Football Takes Another Blow, As Mid-American Conference Postpones Fall Sports
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Shark Week 2020: A Complete Guide to Discovery's 'Fincredible' Programming
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Paul Mescal (‘Normal People’) on playing a character who ‘isn’t particularly articulate’ [Complete Interview Transcript]