The New York Times – Film:
Ticket sales totaled $15 million over the holiday weekend, fueled by older audiences in the middle of the country.
Author: Brooks Barnes
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Tarnished Golden Globes Return to TV, and Hollywood Plays Along
The New York Times – Film:
Amid a few awkward moments, the industry’s stars mostly embraced the chance to accept film and TV trophies in hopes of a bump in business and award-season momentum.
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Disney Revises Pricing Policies at Its Parks
The New York Times – Travel:
Ticket prices won’t exactly be less, but the cost of some activities and perks will be adjusted, after complaints about the cost of visits.
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‘M3gan’ Beats Box Office Predictions, Sailing Into Second Place
The New York Times – Film:
The $12 million PG-13 horror film brought in $30.2 million in ticket sales, behind “Avatar: The Way of Water,” with $45 million.
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
The New York Times – Film:
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Has a Subdued Start at the Box Office
The New York Times – Film:
Ticket sales totaled $134 million in North America, nearly doubling the opening for the first ‘Avatar.’ But Hollywood was expecting more.
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Reclaiming Place in Animation History for Bessie Mae Kelley
The New York Times – Film:
A historian of the form has unearthed works by Bessie Mae Kelley that rank as the earliest-known hand-drawn animated films directed by a woman.
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Golden Globes Announce Nominees Ahead of a Return to TV
The New York Times – Film:
The tarnished awards ceremony will air on NBC in January in a one-year trial. But which stars will show up to collect their trophies?
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Highbrow Films Aimed at Winning Oscars Are Losing Audiences
The New York Times – Film:
The kind of critically praised dramas that often dominate the awards season are falling flat at the box office, failing to justify the money it takes to make them.