The New York Times – Film:
With the biggest revenues since 2019, “Barbenheimer” gives the usual franchises a run for their money, selling out even predawn screenings.
Author: Brooks Barnes
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Searching for Someone to Deliver a Hollywood Ending
The New York Times – Film:
Thanks to a changing culture and differing business models, the entertainment industry lacks power brokers with the stature to bring on labor peace.
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AMC Theater Chain to Stop Charging for Better Seats
The New York Times – Film:
The contentious initiative will be abandoned next month, though the company will roll out a new one involving lounge-style seating in the front rows.
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Plot Twist at Turner Classic Movies Upsets Film Fans
The New York Times – Film:
The network’s owner, Warner Bros. Discovery, promised there would be little to no change for viewers despite budget cuts behind the scenes.
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Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Falls Flat, Adding to Worries About the Brand
The New York Times – Film:
The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner Bros., also struggled.
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Golden Globes Are Sold and Hollywood Foreign Press Is No More
The New York Times – Film:
After a series of ethics, finance and diversity scandals, the embattled awards show will continue but the group that was behind it for decades will not.
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Universal Says On-Demand Film Strategy Has Increased Audience
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The studio let viewers rent or buy movies earlier for a higher price. This made more than $1 billion in less than three years, with nearly no decrease in box-office sales.