The New York Times – Music:
Hackers had left the Met, the largest performing arts organization in the United States, unable to sell tickets as it tries to recover from the pandemic.
Category: Box Office Sales
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A Cyberattack Shuts the Met Opera’s Box Office, but the Show Goes On
The New York Times – Music:
After hackers knocked out the ticket-selling system of the Met, the largest performing arts organization in the United States, the company decided to sell $50 general admission seats.
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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.
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‘Glass Onion’ and ‘Matilda’ Test Netflix’s Approach to Theatrical Releases
The New York Times – Film:
The company agreed to some exclusive theatrical distribution for “Glass Onion” and “Matilda the Musical,” but it’s not clear exhibitors will get much more.
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:
The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Ends Box Office Drought
The New York Times – Film:
Turnout was especially strong at large-format IMAX theaters, where domestic ticket sales of $14.2 million set a record for a November opening.
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How ‘Terrifier 2’ Slashed Its Way to Box Office Success
The New York Times – Film:
The low-budget, ultraviolent, no-stars, killer-clown horror film has been in the Top 10 since it was released theatrically earlier this month.
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After Hollywood’s Reckoning, a Fear It Was Short-Lived
The New York Times – Film:
The #MeToo movement led to increased diversity and representation in the entertainment industry, but now there is worry that it has begun to regress.