When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
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Brian Dennehy — the veteran actor whose career spanned 5 decades on the stage and screen — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us Dennehy died Wednesday night in Connecticut … we’re told he passed of natural causes and there will not be an official autopsy. The actor’s career began in
Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi said Hollywood studios “are anxious to get back in this business once safety is no longer a concern,” shrugging off Universal/Dreamworks Animation’s Trolls World Tour going directly to PVOD as a blip in the road. It was a highly successful one for Universal, however, with Trolls bringing in about $50 million, according
Oldboy (2003) Some mystery tales are remembered for the motivation of their protagonists, others for the indelibility of their imagery, and many for having an unforgettably shocking conclusion. South Korean auteur Chan-wook Park’s masterful modern classic, Oldboy, is the rare kind of thriller admired for all three, telling the harrowing story of Dae-su Oh (Min-Sik
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
Play video content RAPP Joaquin Phoenix is joining the chorus of people advocating for some prisoners to be released in order to prevent a coronavirus outbreak among the incarcerated. The “Joker” star’s specifically calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to grant clemency to NY inmates, saying … “The spread of coronavirus in prisons threatens the health
In the ever-changing summer theatrical schedule, Paramount has pushed The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run from July 31 to August 7 as its Mark Wahlberg action feature Infinite jumps to Memorial Day weekend 2021. Deadline reported that latter news exclusively today. On its new date, SpongeBob will share the marquee with wide entry 20th/Disney’s crime thriller The
China’s Dalian Wanda Group has issued a statement regarding its AMC Entertainment, calling speculation about the chain filing for bankruptcy “pure rumors.” This comes after an S&P Global report last week forecasted AMC’s depletion of cash by mid-summer and its potential inability to re-open by June, and as chatter has swirled about a possible Chapter
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
Exclusive Kate Beckinsale is proving she’s got a type — spry, strapping lads, 30 or younger — and in this case, her new fella’s on the younger end of the spectrum. The actress was spotted out Sunday in Brentwood, where she was holding hands with Goody Grace … a Canadian musician. Who also just happens
EXCLUSIVE: The way we do the things we do has changed so much in recent weeks that a classic Temptations song might be what everyone needs right now. In this video, the cast of Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud got together — remotely, of course — to perform the show’s opening number “The Way You Do
Comic book movies are everywhere, but Zack Snyder’s Justice League had a particularly fascinating life after its release. Snyder departed the blockbuster in the midst of filming after suffering a family tragedy, leading to The Avengers‘ Joss Whedon to step in and complete the project in time for its intended release. What resulted was a
French president Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation this evening, saying that in-home confinement spurred by the coronavirus crisis will be prolonged until May 11. While not specifically identifying the Cannes Film Festival, Macron also noted that festivals and other events drawing large crowds will not be allowed to go forward until at least mid-July. That
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
Drive-ins continued to hang on stateside as we weathered our fourth weekend of a coast-to-coast — let’s be honest, global — theatrical shutdown. About 25 drive-ins booked DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, and among the grosses we could get our hands on (as Universal isn’t reporting numbers), the weekend looked to be north of $60K led
Exclusive Danny Goldman — the actor best known for voicing Brainy Smurf in “The Smurfs” — has died … TMZ has learned. Goldman died at his home Sunday night in front of friends and family while in hospice after suffering a couple of strokes around New Years … this according to his longtime agent, Doug
Lionsgate, in conjunction with Fandango, YouTube and NATO, is launching Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies a four-consecutive Friday night live-stream of movies which kicks off on April 17 with The Hunger Games on the distributor’s YouTube page and Fandango’s Movieclips YouTube page. Lionsgate’s initial donation as well as the audience and partner donations throughout
According to the popular director, it sounds like James Gunn and his production team got lucky and started shooting at the right time, a benefit many productions didn’t get. However, as he claimed, the right planning and preparation helps, too. With shooting over, all that’s left is to piece the footage together from their homes.
Alibaba Pictures, the entertainment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, has issued a profit warning, saying it expects losses for the financial year ended March 31, 2020 to range from RMB 1.1B-1.2B ($156M-$170M). That would be an increase of over 330% as compared to the previous year. The company cited “complicated difficulties in pursuing
Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com WWE’s newest champ Drew McIntyre is giving a sincere shoutout to The Rock for believing in his potential before he ever dreamed of getting a belt … and the video will hit you right in the feels. Let’s take you back to July 2019 when TMZ Sports posted a video
When the documentary hit Disney+, fans on social media were quick to praise Meghan Markle’s performance, noting that she seemed perfectly suited for the narration. Elephant’s director, Mark Linfield and producer, Vanessa Berlowitz, have now revealed some behind-the-scenes details about how Meghan Markle’s performance came to be. The pair told ET that Meghan recorded her
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas are still getting out for fresh air during the pandemic, but they’re making sure to follow proper face covering guidelines while their pups get some exercise. Ben and his new Hollywood girlfriend were spotted out for a stroll in L.A. again this week — in between rain showers —
Easter arrives this weekend, and many families will no doubt be looking for ways to mark the occasion. Unfortunately, due to our current situation, their means of celebration may be somewhat limited this year. But streaming services will still provide a way for many of them to watch movies or TV shows together – either
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that
With theaters largely closed due to COVID-19 nationwide (except for a handful of drive-ins), there are many things that make sense financially for major studios when it comes to the distribution of their movies right now. It made sense that current theatrical releases such as Bloodshot, The Invisible Man, The Hunt, Onward, etc. would quickly
Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi, who exhibition chain like the rest of the industry is shut down due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, earned $6.3 million in total compensation for 2019, up from $5.2 million the year before, the company said Friday in its annual proxy statement filed with the SEC. The year-over-year gain stemmed from
‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint and his girlfriend have made some magic of their own happen … they’re having a baby!!! The English actor, best known for playing Ron Weasley in the fantasy film franchise, and his partner, Georgia Groome, were out in London Thursday picking up some groceries Now, the fact they were spotted
EXCLUSIVE: David Slade’s feature adaptation of horror novel Dark Harvest is now scheduled to open on Sept. 24, 2021. The project repped MGM Film Group Chairman Michael De Luca’s first notable deal at the studio upon his recent arrival. Dark Harvest was previously set up at New Regency which put the project in turnaround. Dark Harvest will go