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Independent films
fromFoleyhoag
1 year ago

How Original! The Oscars and the Craft of Derivative Works

Adaptations of existing art are prevalent among Oscar nominees and successful films, driven by copyright law and derivative works.
Independent films
fromwirehub.medianewsgroup.com
2 months ago

Disney's Thunderbolts' rallies Marvel fans for a $76 million opening weekend

'Thunderbolts' marks a positive turn for Marvel, generating $76 million domestically and hinting at a possible revival of superhero films.
Despite lower box office averages post-pandemic, new releases like 'Thunderbolts' shows signs of hope for Marvel's cinematic future.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Steven Soderbergh refuses to make Hollywood epics if they feel like 'Oscar bait.' If he makes one again, he'll cast Timothee Chalamet.

Soderbergh's film 'Black Bag' underperformed at the box office, raising concerns about the future of mid-budget movies.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Kids sure love video game movies | TechCrunch

The success of 'A Minecraft Movie' signals a turning point in Hollywood's approach to video game adaptations.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Meet the movie theater superfans sick of inflation and making the most of a $20 subscription

AMC's A-List subscription service effectively attracts moviegoers, enhancing cinema attendance even amid rising ticket prices.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Street Fighter Movie Loses Release Date After Finding New Director

Sony Pictures has removed the Street Fighter movie from its release schedule, but a future release might still happen.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Nosferatu is making its Peacock streaming debut next week

Peacock announced that Nosferatu, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård, will be available to stream on February 21st, along with its extended cut.
Miscellaneous
Video games
fromPolygon
9 months ago

Barbarian proved word-of-mouth horror hits are still possible - but it's disappearing from streaming

'Barbarian' exemplifies effective horror marketing through secrecy and tension, standing out in a crowded film landscape where audiences are increasingly difficult to engage.
fromIndieWire
10 months ago

'The Wild Robot' Soars, #6 'Megalopolis' Only $4 Million (but Strong IMAX Response)

"The Wild Robot" emerged as a surprising success, debuting at #1 with $35 million, showcasing that original animated features can still resonate with audiences beyond franchise films.
Independent films
Startup companies
fromEngadget
10 months ago

Theater chains will spend $2.2 billlion to lure you back to the movies

Major theater chains are investing $2.2 billion to modernize cinemas and enhance the movie-going experience amid increasing competition from streaming services.
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