Why Would Studios Suggest Abandoning Theaters? Some Logic Behind the Strategy
No one is rooting for the demise of the theatrical experience — but is it the same thing, when its survival is no longer a primary concern?
Tom Brueggemann
Pricey ‘Mulan’ Still Near Top of Streaming Charts, Along with ‘Ava’ and ‘Trump Card’
Dinesh D’Souza’s latest right-wing polemic is high on the charts, but it costs just $3.99. Also sighted: a little-seen James Toback film.
Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ Finally Reaches U.S. Theaters Only to Fizzle Out
Starring Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning, the 2019 title found about 300 ticket buyers in its opening weekend.
‘Tenet’ No Longer #1 as ‘The War with Grandpa’ Wins Weekend Box Office with $3.6 Million
Although 20% drops for “Tenet” and “Unhinged” show signs of an incremental return to theaters, that’s not enough for blockbusters.
Why Disney+ Made Sense for ‘Soul’ and ‘The Croods’ Could Be Next to Move
As “Soul” skips domestic theaters in favor of Disney+, the potential implications include Universal moving “The Croods” to PVOD.
Denial, Blame, and Hubris: How Movie Theaters Are Making Their COVID Situation Worse
COVID is a terrible reality for theaters, but denying reality came first. The question now is whether it’s too late to start facing it.
‘Ava’ Takes Over as the Top VOD Choice, with Thriller ‘Alone’ Still Strong
Jessica Chastain’s female-assassin movie took the top spot on three streaming sites.
With ‘Hocus Pocus’ Right Behind ‘Tenet,’ It’s Another Weird Box-Office Weekend
As older titles increasingly drive the theatrical top 10, the grosses suggest an industry that’s rapidly losing viability.
The All-Time Greatest Films Directed by Women
Films by Julie Dash, Chantal Akerman, Chloe Zhao, Forough Farrokhzad, Jennifer Lee, and many other female filmmakers made the list.
As Bond Vacates 2020, Universal Offers Theaters Short Windows on ‘The Croods’ and ‘Freaky’
Exclusive: As Universal offers multiple exhibitors a short-window deal and encourages day-and date, it’s an offer that few can refuse.
An Empty Release Calendar: Four Big Features Shifted to Home Platforms This Week
No blockbusters are among this batch, but even with open theaters there’s no decline in the number of viable films heading for the home.
‘Ava’ Joins ‘Antebellum’ Atop VOD Charts While ‘Enola Holmes’ Rules at Netflix
With no new premium releases this week, audiences voted with their remotes for a variety of female-centered titles.
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