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Marketing

Marketing Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn From the Big Players | Entrepreneur

Barbie's successful marketing strategy in 2023 generated excitement for going to the movies again.

Small business owners can learn valuable marketing lessons from major campaigns like Barbie, focusing on social media engagement and brand collaborations. [ more ]

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#box-office

Fast Company

Film

'The Fall Guy' is now streaming after just 17 days in theaters. Are summer movies in trouble?

The Fall Guy, despite being highly anticipated, moved to streaming early due to underperformance, reflecting industry shifts in simultaneous releases. [ more ]

Inverse

Web design

Netflix Just Quietly Added the Most Misunderstood Marvel Movie Yet

Madame Web may have flopped at the box office, but found a warmer reception on streaming platforms like Netflix. [ more ]

New York Post

Film

John Krasinski's 'IF' tops box office with $35M debut as families flock to theaters

The movie 'IF' by John Krasinski had a $35 million North American debut, slightly below projections, sparking mixed reactions and discussions on its performance. [ more ]

IndieWire

Film

'Dune: Part Two' and 'Problemista' Had the Year's Best Box Office Openings

Dune: Part Two grossed $81.5 million in its first weekend, showing the potential for a successful theater comeback.

Premium formats with elevated prices contributed significantly to Dune 2's success, signaling the importance of visual experiences in theaters for expensive sequels. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Film

Mean Girls' fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office

Mean Girls tops box office with $11.7 million in ticket sales

Low attendance and lack of new releases contribute to a slow weekend at the box office [ more ]

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#sony-pictures

GameSpot

Film

Here's Why Kraven The Hunter, Sony's First R-Rated Marvel Movie, Was Delayed

Sony Pictures delayed Kraven the Hunter, their first R-rated Marvel movie, to release during Christmas for better success potential. [ more ]

Inverse

Film

'Venom 3's Official Title Could Reveal the Endgame for Sony's Spider-Verse

Sony fast-tracks Venom 3 after franchise success with $1.4 billion earnings.

Venom: The Last Dance to be the third release this year as Sony reevaluates Spider-Verse after Madame Web flop. [ more ]

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#book-adaptation

New York Post

3 weeks ago

Books

Anne Hathaway chides 'Tonight Show' audience after awkward 'The Idea of You' question

The film adaptation of 'The Idea of You' book, starring Anne Hathaway, led to book sales boost and social media buzz. [ more ]

IndieWire

Writing

Catching Up with John Green

Adapting the book 'Turtles All the Way Down' into a movie was challenging due to the sensitive nature of the story and the historical misrepresentation of OCD in Hollywood. [ more ]

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VG247

Film

I hope you like Pirates of the Caribbean, because both a reboot and that thought-to-be-dead Margot Robbie movie are in the works

Margot Robbie is set to star in a Pirates of the Caribbean movie separate from the upcoming reboot. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Writing

Mother of the Bride review Brooke Shields leads middling Netflix mush

Having big names and experienced individuals on board does not always guarantee the success of a Netflix comedy, as demonstrated by the movie 'Mother of the Bride.' [ more ]

SFGATE

4 weeks ago

Film

SF is bidding for the Sundance Film Fest. It's a terrible idea.

Sundance Film Festival may move from Park City to San Francisco in 2027. [ more ]

Vulture

JavaScript

Challengers Has the Box Office Yelling 'Come On!'

Decoding tennis scoring is complicated, but understanding box office earnings is more straightforward. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Why Are Video Game Adaptations Good Now? | Spot On

Video game adaptations are finding success, breaking the curse of bad video game movies and shows. [ more ]

#oppenheimer

GameSpot

JavaScript

Oppenheimer Star Emily Blunt Gets Blunt About Algorithms In Hollywood

Emily Blunt criticizes the use of algorithms in Hollywood's decision-making process. [ more ]

time.com

Film

Here's How Oppenheimer Could Break a Decades-Long BAFTAs Record

Oppenheimer leads BAFTA nominations with a chance to break a record set 53 years ago by winning in 10 or more categories.

Other contenders for multiple wins at the BAFTAs include Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon, and The Zone of Interest. [ more ]

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VG247

Film

Hollywood's next video game adaptation? A Max Payne inspired shooter where your ex is a vampire hellbent on destroying the world

Indie video game El Paso, Elsewhere is being adapted into a movie, showcasing the trend of smaller games getting film adaptations. [ more ]

#dune-part-two

Polygon

Video games

You can now watch Dune: Part Two at home

Dune: Part Two excites fans with its digital release and upcoming physical 4K Blu-ray version. [ more ]

Vulture

Film

Movie Theaters Are Doin' the Most for Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two is impressing critics and audiences, with higher box office expectations than its predecessor.

The movie is accommodating eager fans with early morning IMAX screenings and is seen as the first major blockbuster of the year. [ more ]

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#sequel

GameSpot

Film

Marvel's Shang-Chi Series Gets Exciting Update As Fans Await A Sequel

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu hints at a sequel or extension of the series, exciting fans. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

There'll be some kind of new Super Mario Bros. movie in 2026

Sequel to Super Mario Bros. Movie announced with a new focus and expanded world.

Creative team and release strategy for the sequel remains the same as the original movie. [ more ]

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#hollywood

GameSpot

Video games

10 Movies That Never Got The Sequel They Deserved

Fans often crave sequels for standout films that never receive them. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Film

The Fans Aren't Always Right

Ghostbusters franchise is treated seriously leading to unnecessary controversies.

The recent Ghostbusters movie lacked energy and creativity. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Film

How to Pick an Oscar Winner

The Best Picture winner at the Oscars is often a reflection of making Hollywood feel good about itself.

Sometimes, not watching the movies may actually help predict the Best Picture winner. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Film

'Alpha female' actresses nominated, front and center at Oscars 2024

Recognition of powerful women in top-nominated movies at Oscars.

Focus on strong female leads and their impact on storytelling. [ more ]

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Polygon

Film

4 key things we learned at CinemaCon about 2024's biggest movies

2024 is set to be a massive year for animated movies, with major studios like Disney, Pixar, Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros. releasing highly anticipated animated films. [ more ]

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New York City

Orange Steam Funnels Are a New York Symbol. What Are They For?

The visual symbol of steam funnels in NYC is as iconic as landmarks like the Empire State Building or Brooklyn Bridge.

The steam system in NYC, with its 105 miles of pipes, is the oldest and largest in the United States. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Wine

Can Wine Save the Movie Theater Industry? Elizabeth Banks Hopes So

Elizabeth Banks ventures into the film industry through a partnership with Regal Cinemas with her canned wine brand Archer Roose.

Archer Roose's availability at theaters aims to enhance the movie-viewing experience and encourage more people to return to theaters. [ more ]

VG247

Film

After a decade of dormancy, Watch Dogs film project resurfaces with BAFTA-nominated Sophie Wilde starring

Watch Dogs film project resurfaces after a long delay with new star Sophie Wilde.

Film will be directed by Mathieu Turi based on an original screenplay by Christie LeBlanc. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Disney's CEO downplays superhero fatigue by essentially admitting Marvel movies just aren't good now

Superhero movie fatigue may not be the main issue, but rather the lack of quality in recent films. [ more ]

#madame-web

VG247

Web design

Madame Web was "definitely an experience" for Dakota Johnson, who says she'll probably never make a film like it again

Madame Web movie was a box office flop worse than Morbius.

Dakota Johnson expressed her disappointment in the film and hinted she may never do a similar project again. [ more ]

Vulture

Web design

Warning: The Infamous Madame Web Trailer Line Isn't in the Movie

The movie Madame Web does not include a specific line that was featured in the trailer.

The omission of the line is a common occurrence in big studio films. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Film

Will Forte Shares Disappointment Over Shelved Film Coyote Vs. Acme

Will Forte praises the movie Coyote vs. Acme despite it being shelved by Warner Bros.

Even with positive test audience reviews, Hollywood business decisions can lead to film cancellations. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Why's every movie suddenly trying to look like Dune 2?

The release of Dune 2 has sparked a pop culture trend with other movie studios creating Dune-inspired content.

The recent emergence of Dune-themed anthropomorphised CGI animals like in Kung Fu Panda 4 and Garfield is a result of the popularity of the Dune franchise. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

John Wick Spin-Off Ballerina Starring Ana De Armas Delayed To Add More Action

Ballerina movie delayed by a year to June 6, 2025.

Lionsgate working on John Wick series expansion, including potential John Wick 5 and video game. [ more ]

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