‘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.
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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.
Palme d’Or Winner ‘Parasite’ Has Massive Korean Opening, Stomping ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’
It received a demonstrable Palme d’Or bounce.
‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Is No. 1 at the Box Office, But the Lizard Fails to Impress
Impressive debuts for “Rocketman” and “Ma,” with “Aladdin” showing a strong second weekend. “Booksmart,” however, doesn’t make honor roll.
Where Have All the Specialized Films Gone?
Documentaries are outpacing narrative films, as the summer field looks thin at best for the struggling arthouses.
7 Reasons Why ‘Booksmart’ May Turn Out to Be a Box-Office Hit
Don’t be quick to condemn the wide release, or to measure by studio standards; the film is smart and so is its distributor.
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