The New York Times – Film:
Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel and Aquaman.
Author: Brooks Barnes
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What ‘Pocahontas’ Tells Us About Disney, for Better and Worse
The New York Times – Film:
The animated tale was both controversial and an Oscar-winning box office hit. It’s also one of the rare films from that era that the company isn’t eager to remake.
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Golden Globes to Announce 2024 Nominations
The New York Times – Film:
New owners have beefed up the voting pool in an effort to move the prizes past scandals of recent years.
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A Mixed Mood as Hollywood Strikes Finally End
The New York Times – Film:
Celebratory feelings are competing with resentment over the work stoppage and worries about the business era that is coming.
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Studios Said to See Progress in Talks With Striking Actors
The New York Times – Film:
The entertainment companies are growing optimistic that the work stoppage may end soon, though some issues remain unresolved, people briefed on the matter said.
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One Question for Taylor Swift’s Eras Concert Film: How Big Will It Be?
The New York Times – Music:
The pop star’s concert film, arriving in theaters on Friday, is expected to break box office records. “The fever and scale is unprecedented,” one analyst said.
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‘Elemental’ Morphs From Flop to Hit, Raising Questions Along the Way
The New York Times – Film:
The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release strategy.
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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.