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fromIndieWire
9 hours ago

Bowling Alleys, Premium Formats, More Films: Which Fixes Can Save Movie Theaters?

A 45-day exclusive theatrical window is essential for small and mid-budget films to thrive against streaming competition.
fromVulture
1 day ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.
Television
#netflix
fromVulture
13 hours ago
Independent films

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Television

Did Netflix Ruin Movies?

Netflix transformed American entertainment by shifting from DVD rentals to streaming dominance, fundamentally reshaping how content is distributed, created, and consumed across the industry.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Hedge funds increased Netflix positions significantly after the collapse of its Warner Bros. acquisition, anticipating a re-rating of the company's valuation.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Independent films
fromVulture
13 hours ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Why is there a giant shovel in the desert outside Coachella? Tom Cruise has the answer

A giant shovel in Indio, linked to Tom Cruise's upcoming film 'Digger', is a notable public artwork near the Coachella festival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on winning Oscars, Razzies and his filthy' rock musical

In early 1991, the composer Alan Menken took a keyboard to St Vincent's hospital in New York to visit his friend and creative partner, the lyricist Howard Ashman. Ashman was in the final stages of Aids-related illness, but was determined to finish his work on Disney's Aladdin.
Music production
fromGothamist
4 days ago

This film festival takes you from Hoyt-Schermerhorn to Hollywood

April O'Neil comes down out of City Hall as the ace reporter and then walks into the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. That secret, that the Downtown Brooklyn station is subbing in for City Hall, is at the heart of an upcoming film series at BAM.
Berlin
Relationships
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.
Television
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

The World of Broadcasting as Depicted on the Big and Little Screen - San Francisco Bay Times

Movies like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'Network' accurately depict the broadcasting industry's cruelty and complexities.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
1 day ago

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.
Film
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

This London cinema is celebrating its 50th this month - and the line-up is all-star

Hackney's Rio Cinema celebrates 50 years with screenings, parties, and special events, showcasing eclectic programming and honoring its community roots.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The most famous movie set in every state

A small-budget cult classic can be just as iconic as a major studio film if it speaks to audiences and evokes strong feelings.
Independent films
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
#comedy
Film
fromAnOther
1 week ago

Films to See This April

Kristoffer Borgli's film The Drama explores social mortification and modern performative life through a wedding couple's shocking revelation.
#zendaya
fromThe Independent
6 days ago
Film

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
fromVulture
1 week ago
Film

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Film
fromThe Independent
6 days ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Gives Nintendo Another Box Office Juggernaut

Nintendo likely won't learn from the critical failure of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Disney breaks News & Documentary Emmy record with 96 nominations

The Walt Disney Company received a record 96 Emmy nominations, with National Geographic leading with 51 nominations and ABC News earning 47 nominations.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Steven Spielberg shares huge admission about Christopher Nolan film Interstellar

Interstellar was originally intended to be directed by Steven Spielberg before Christopher Nolan took over the project.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
3 weeks ago

Directable AI Set to Disrupt Film and TV Biz: 'It's Going to Help Small Film Industries in Asia Compete'

Generative AI tools with advanced directability are transforming film and TV production workflows, enabling filmmakers to achieve results three to four times faster than traditional methods.
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.
Television
NYC music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Power Ballad Is Going to Be the Miracle Movie of the Summer

Director John Carney's new film Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a crowd-pleasing musical comedy about a wedding band frontman and a struggling solo artist that premiered at SXSW.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
#cannes-film-festival
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival lineup features minimal American films, with only Ira Sachs' The Man I Love in competition.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival lineup features minimal American films, with only Ira Sachs' The Man I Love in competition.
fromInverse
3 days ago

15 Years Ago, a Forgotten Fantasy Satire Tried To Change Hollywood

Your Highness is described as a 'self-indulgent dream project for the 11-year-old in me' by director David Gordon Green, showcasing a unique blend of stoner comedy and high fantasy.
Independent films
Film
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The 9 Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Major studio films have underperformed, while smaller films have offered fresh ideas and engaging stories.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

20 Years Later, The Next Marvel Phase Could Break The X-Men Curse

Marvel's upcoming events, Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, will transition focus from Avengers to X-Men, introducing a new era for the MCU.
fromRaymondcamden
2 weeks ago

Checking if a Movie has a Post or Mid Credit Scene

The app is incredibly simple. I made use of the wonderful SimpleCSS for my design and then made use of the TMDB API. The TMDB APIs are pretty easy to use, but finding out how to get this information did take a bit of digging.
Film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
#super-mario-galaxy-movie
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Hollywood's video game genre is getting a box office redemption arc

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a record-breaking box office debut, signaling a positive shift in video game adaptations.
Independent films
fromFortune
6 days ago

'Super Mario' fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film | Fortune

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved the biggest opening of the year with $372.5 million globally despite mixed reviews.
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Hollywood's video game genre is getting a box office redemption arc

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a record-breaking box office debut, signaling a positive shift in video game adaptations.
Independent films
fromFortune
6 days ago

'Super Mario' fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film | Fortune

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved the biggest opening of the year with $372.5 million globally despite mixed reviews.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

How Does James Bond Connect to a Real-Life Financial Scheme?

Ursula Andress believes that Freymond is responsible for the loss of the vast majority of her $25 million estate. She isn't the only high-profile figure accusing Freymond of, shall we say, creative accounting.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
Film
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. Kong marked a pivotal moment for movie theaters' recovery post-COVID-19, testing audience willingness to return to cinemas.
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trailers for trailers? Movie studios in the TikTok era are competing for 1 second of your precious attention

Warner Bros. Discovery and Marvel Studios employed innovative pre-trailer marketing strategies, releasing promotional clips and fan-involved content before full trailer debuts.
Film
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Albums Drop and Movies Launch

Ephemeral contemporary music consumption makes it far harder for albums to become cultural events, altering promotion strategies and reducing once-common album-release spectacles.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

Everybody Loses

David Ellison's Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. over Netflix's bid will likely result in massive debt, layoffs, reduced content production, and a rightward-leaning combined news operation.
Film
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Like a DVD in the present tense': are we ready for film distribution via USB drives?

Video StoreAge offers indie films on USB drives as a middle ground between corporate streaming rentals and expensive physical media, combining ownership with digital convenience.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Why Universal Committed to Keeping Movies in Theaters Longer

Universal Pictures extends theatrical exclusivity windows to five weeks immediately and seven weeks by 2027, though most viewers already wait longer for streaming access via Peacock subscription service.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Household Names Hollywood Has Been Seeking

Hollywood's traditional movie star system is declining as franchises and established properties lose commercial power, while director-driven films and innovative independent projects gain prominence.
fromVulture
1 month ago

17 Movies With Exclamation-Point Titles, Ranked!

During a junket interview with OutNow, Gyllenhaal explained that the punctuation mark was included to represent the "whole lot of energy" that comes out when the historically muted Bride of Frankenstein is finally allowed to speak. That's all well and good, but to viewers the titular exclamation point is less of a metaphor and more of a golden arrow saying, "This movie is going to be crazy."
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Warner Bros bipolarity: Improved results in streaming and film, but floundering in television

The historic film studios recorded global revenue of $37.3 billion, representing a 5% decrease compared to the previous year due to the decline in the cable business with a loss of advertising on the TNT, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and CNN channels.
Film
Film
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 16 Most Anticipated Action Movies of 2026

2026 centers on massive action epics, sequels, reboots, and a few mid-budget originals, with video-game and nostalgic-cartoon IPs heavily mined for box office.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
#box-office
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From Spielberg to Tarantino: the year's big Super Bowl movie trailers

Rising Super Bowl ad costs and a weakened box office have reduced major film advertising, with studios favoring TV/streaming while big blockbusters still advertise.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

You would think Searchlight hoped for The Testament of Ann Lee to release widely in theaters with something to celebrate ( re: Oscar noms), but that campaign didn't quite take off. The lack of awards buzz shouldn't besmirch Amanda Seyfried's performance here, though, which is great. Plus, if you want to go to the movies this weekend, it's an incredibly better option than the Chris Pratt AI movie.
Film
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Why Is the 2016 Nostalgia Trend Forgetting the Movies?

2016 marked a cinematic shift toward bigger budgets, larger scale, aggressive fan-focused marketing, and spectacle that reshaped audience expectations despite many excellent films.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films

It's nice that you are asking about props, because they're not really acknowledged, says Jode Mann, a TV prop master in Los Angeles. When Mann worked on the children's comedy show Pee-wee's Playhouse in the 1980s, she got a call from its star, Paul Reubens, who said he was nominating her for an Emmy. It was only after Mann told her mother and promised to thank her if she won that Reubens called back to say he couldn't nominate her because there's no category for you.
Film
Film
fromFast Company
2 months ago

I test-drove the new ScreenX movie format. Here's what I thought of it

ScreenX expands movie visuals by projecting footage onto side walls for a 270-degree viewing experience and is rapidly expanding across theater chains.
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

Your Guide to Oscar-Nominated Movies and Where to Watch Them

Several acclaimed films received multiple award nominations and are available across theaters and major streaming platforms.
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