Members Hub: Movies
-
‘Fear Street:’ How Netflix’s Horror Trilogy Survived the Disney-Fox Merger and Embraced a Risky Release Strategy
“How do we make audiences feel this is not just a ticket or a gimmick, that there’s a reason for all of this?” director Leigh Janiak tells TheWrap
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
‘F9’ on Track to Top Last ‘Fast’ Film at the Box Office – But Soon Faces a Marvel-Size Obstacle
Universal action film’s opening was $10 million higher than “Hobbes & Shaw” debut two years ago
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
From ‘Vocal Holdout’ to Partner: Inside Steven Spielberg’s Shocking New Netflix Deal
“In one fell swoop, Netflix gets an A+ filmmaker name AND silences a critic. Smart,” one top producer tells TheWrap
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Why Pixar’s ‘Luca’ Skipping Theaters Is a Double Blow to the Box Office
Some animated films have performed decently in theaters this year, but a Pixar film could have provided a lot of info to studios on family interest in moviegoing
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Why Is Federal COVID Relief for Indie Cinemas and Music Venues Taking So Long? Blame Past Fraudsters
Entertainment lobbyists say extra measures to ensure relief funds go only to those in need have left thousands of venue owners waiting for weeks for aid
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
‘In the Heights’ Box Office Bust: Why It’s Not HBO Max’s Fault and 5 Other Takeaways
While word of mouth could help this musical endure at the box office, many Latino-heavy regions did not turn out this weekend in theaters — or on streaming
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Hollywood’s Post-COVID Production Dilemma: Buy Pricey Insurance or Roll the Dice?
“There is a new game in town, and we have to play it,” Joe Addison, managing director of insurance broker and risk advisory firm Marsh, tells TheWrap
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
How ‘In the Heights’ Could Flip the Script on Hollywood’s Sketchy History With Latino Culture
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical showcases the spectrum of Latino immigrant backgrounds in a way that very few major studio films have done before
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Why ‘In The Heights’ Could Have Long Box Office Run — If Summer Blockbusters Don’t Smother It
Recent movie musicals have legged out for weeks in theaters, but Jon M. Chu’s film must hold on against “Fast & Furious” and Marvel competition
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
AMC Theatres’ Surprise Stock Winners: Meet the Pizza Delivery Guy Who Turned $800 Into $65,000
“Everyone dreams of a Hail Mary like this,” Joey Nicholas tells TheWrap
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
How Much Will the Meme Stock Surge Help AMC Theatres in the Long Run?
The “Apes” of Twitter and Reddit have helped save the theater chain from bankruptcy, but long-term challenges remain
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Cutting to the Chase: How Pandemic Protocols Are Streamlining Student Films
“Film festivals want shorter films. Crisis is leading to an opportunity,” one film professor says
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Why Did Movie Theater CEOs Make Such a Killing During the Pandemic?
While CEOs at Disney slashed their pay, top execs at AMC Theatres and Regal parent Cineworld were rewarded even as their companies lost billions
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
How ‘A Quiet Place – Part II’ Success Raises This Summer’s Box Office Expectations
The huge rebound seen this Memorial Day weekend could bring higher standards for June’s big releases
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members
-
What Happens to James Bond, ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ and Other MGM Films and TV Shows After Amazon Takeover
MGM’s extensive catalog is filled with acquisitions and titles with distribution rights tied up by other studios
Available to WrapPRO members
Movies
Available to WrapPRO members