The New York Times – Film:
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” took in $88 million over the weekend, a sizable No. 1 total that nonetheless fell 34 percent behind the opening for its franchise predecessor.
Author: Brooks Barnes
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Oscars Reach Deal With YouTube
The New York Times – Film:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said that it had reached a deal with YouTube for exclusive rights to the show starting in 2029.
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But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
The New York Times – Film:
Gary Goldman, who has battled Disney in court over the franchise, thinks the viper Gary De’Snake is based on him.
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Why Hollywood’s Star-Studded Movies Are Failing at the Box Office
The New York Times – Film:
It has been a brutal three months for dramas and comedies.
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Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Film:
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ Is Getting an A.I. Glow-Up
The New York Times – Travel:
The classic film was “enhanced” using A.I. tools so that it could be an immersive experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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With ‘Challengers’ and ‘Saltburn,’ Hollywood Movies Embrace Sex Again
The New York Times – Film:
Studios obsessively focused on PG-13 franchises and animation in recent years, but movies like “Challengers” and “Saltburn” show eroticism has returned.
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Participant, Maker of Films With Social Conscience, Calls It Quits
The New York Times – Film:
The company has had critical and commercial hits over two decades but has never made money consistently and faced a challenging entertainment landscape.
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‘Civil War’ Is No. 1 at Box Office
The New York Times – Film:
Alex Garland’s movie, starring Kirsten Dunst, surpassed “Godzilla x Kong,” with an estimated $25.7 million in North American ticket sales on its first weekend.