In 2023, Warner Bros saw immense success with its live-action Barbie movie, which had a long and winding road to the silver screen. The project initially started at Universal in 2009 before transitioning to Sony with various producers and lead actors attached. The final plot of the movie centered around Barbie being a fish-out-of-water in
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A24’s recent release, “I Saw The TV Glow,” has made a significant impact on the limited openings in the film industry this year. Directed by Jane Schoenbrun, this ’90s era trans coming-of-age horror-thriller managed to gross an impressive $116.3k at just four theaters in New York and LA, with a per screen average of $29k.
Universal Pictures kickstarted the summer season with the release of The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Despite the star power, the movie only managed to rake in $3.15M from its Thursday night showtimes that started at 5 p.m., along with the Wednesday advance screenings. Industry experts are predicting a disappointing opening weekend
The film industry has experienced a significant shift in recent years, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic when cinemas were closed. While studios initially embraced the day-and-date model, where films were released in theaters and on streaming platforms simultaneously, they soon realized the value of a traditional theatrical release. Theatrical releases not only generate significant revenue
In the midst of the Covid pandemic, studios quickly turned to the theatrical day-and-date model as a way to keep their releases relevant and profitable. However, as the dust settled, it became clear that there is still immense value in a traditional theatrical release. The theatrical run serves as a crucial advertisement for a movie’s
The movie industry underwent significant changes during the Covid pandemic. Theatrical releases were initially replaced by the day-and-date model, where movies were simultaneously released in theaters and on streaming platforms. However, as cinemas reopened, studios realized the importance of a theatrical release. Theatrical screenings serve as advertising and generate revenue through subsequent home entertainment windows.
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, studios found themselves navigating uncharted waters when it came to film distribution. The adoption of the theatrical day-and-date model seemed like a viable solution when cinemas were forced to close their doors. However, as the industry settled into a new normal, it became evident that the traditional theatrical
Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has achieved a major milestone by surpassing the $500 million mark globally, with $503.5M in total. This includes a significant portion of $318.5M from the international box office. Directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine, KFP4 has become only the fourth animated film since 2020 to
Warner Bros has had an exceptional year at the box office, with a total of $1.2 billion grossed globally between two of their biggest films, Legendary’s Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This is a monumental achievement for the studio, and it comes at a time when the industry is still
Amazon MGM Studios’ “Challengers,” featuring Zendaya and directed by Luca Guadagnino, had a decent preview performance, garnering $1.9M at the box office. The film was closely behind Universal’s “Cocaine Bear,” which earned $100K more in previews. As the tennis romantic comedy aims for a $15M opening weekend box office, it faces a mixed reception from