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Strike Leads Sony to Push Big Film Releases Into 2024
The union has barred members from publicizing their work, and without red carpets and the buzz machine in full swing, other studios are likely to...
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Set a New Box Office High
With the biggest revenues since 2019, “Barbenheimer” gives the usual franchises a run for their money, selling out even predawn screenings.
Searching for Someone to Deliver a Hollywood Ending
Thanks to a changing culture and differing business models, the entertainment industry lacks power brokers with the stature to bring on labor peace.
Actors’ Strike Won’t Halt 39 Independent Projects, SAG-AFTRA Says
SAG-AFTRA confirmed the productions had no ties to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents big studios. More exemptions could follow.
‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Oppenheimer’: The Real Winner May Be the Box Office
The toy-based comedy is expected to draw $100 million; the biopic half that. But in an uneven year for movies, the duel seems to be...
In Hollywood, the Strikes Are Just Part of the Problem
The entertainment industry is trying to figure out the economics of streaming. It’s also facing angst over a tech-powered future and fighting to stay culturally...
As DeSantis Campaigns, Disney Sees a Long Road Ahead
The company, long allergic to controversy, is likely to be the subject of very public and partisan criticism throughout the Republican primary.
Hollywood Directors Ratify Their Contract
The vote prevented the doomsday scenario of three major Hollywood unions striking simultaneously. The actors’ union is still negotiating.
Plot Twist at Turner Classic Movies Upsets Film Fans
The network’s owner, Warner Bros. Discovery, promised there would be little to no change for viewers despite budget cuts behind the scenes.
Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Falls Flat, Adding to Worries About the Brand
The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner...
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