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Despite ‘Tenet’ Move and Surge of Infections, Movie Theaters Press Ahead With Reopening
By Jeremy Fuster | June 17, 2020 @ 3:27 PM”At some point, things have to reopen, and a lot of theaters can’t wait for much longer,“ Boxoffice analyst Shawn Robbins says
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Are AMC Theatres and Universal Really Headed to All-Out War Over On-Demand Releases?
By Jeremy Fuster | April 30, 2020 @ 6:00 AMAnalysts warn that blocking tentpole films from theaters to defend day-and-date won’t do theaters or studios much good
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With Theaters Closed and Studio Films Going on Demand, Is Movie Exhibition Doomed?
By Beatrice Verhoeven | March 17, 2020 @ 5:30 PM”If it works, the world will change,“ analyst Rich Greenfield tells TheWrap about Universal’s direct-to-consumer release of ”Trolls World Tour“
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Why Hollywood Can’t Crack ‘The Nutcracker’ Story
By Beatrice Verhoeven | November 7, 2018 @ 2:22 PM”Cracking the code of the ‘Nutcracker’ on the big screen has proven to be an elusive goal,“ one box office expert tells TheWrap
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Global Road Creditors Shop Films in Attempt to Stave Off Bankruptcy
By Trey Williams and Matt Donnelly | August 24, 2018 @ 1:41 PMKiernan Shipka’s ”The Silence,“ Johnny Depp’s ”City of Lies“ on the block
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to Have Second-Highest Opening Ever, Early Forecast Predicts
By Beatrice Verhoeven | October 20, 2017 @ 12:24 PMEighth installment to debut at $215 million, just behind ”The Force Awakens,“ BoxOffice.com analysis suggests
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What Patty Jenkins’ ‘Wonder Woman’ Success Means for Women in Hollywood
By Beatrice Verhoeven | June 5, 2017 @ 3:09 PM”This will inspire a new generation of mothers and daughters — especially those aspiring to break into the film business,“ box office analyst tellsTheWrap
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ Grabs More Positive Buzz on Twitter Than ‘Logan,’ ‘Dr Strange’
By Beatrice Verhoeven | May 4, 2017 @ 12:08 PMSequel to 2014 superhero film is shaping up to be a monster at the box office
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‘Lego Batman Movie’ to Fight Off Newcomers ‘The Great Wall,’ ‘Fist Fight’ at Holiday Weekend Box Office
By Beatrice Verhoeven | February 15, 2017 @ 1:49 PM”A Cure for Wellness“ will also be no match for second-week holdovers — also including ”John Wick 2“ and ”Fifty Shades Darker“
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5 Reasons Why ‘Snowden’ Couldn’t Hack It at the Box Office
By Beatrice Verhoeven | September 18, 2016 @ 8:50 AMTough subject matter and weak reviews hurt Oliver Stone’s film about NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden
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‘Ben-Hur’ Remake May Become Summer’s Biggest Box Office Bomb
By Meriah Doty | August 17, 2016 @ 6:51 AMParamount and MGM’s $100 million epic is tracking for a weak $12 million opening
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Final ‘Divergent’ Movie to Skip Theaters for TV Movie and Spinoff Series
By Meriah Doty and Matt Donnelly | July 20, 2016 @ 3:05 PMShailene Woodley action film has yet to start production
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Why ‘Secret Life of Pets’ Spells Good News for Original Ideas in Hollywood
By Meriah Doty | July 10, 2016 @ 11:21 AMA burst of fresh new hits has studios chasing untested content – but sequel fever isn’t over yet
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Can This Summer’s Sad Box Office Be Saved?
By Meriah Doty | July 5, 2016 @ 5:46 PM”Bourne“ sequel, ”Suicide Squad“ part of strong summer back stack
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3 Reasons Why Summer Box Office Is Off to Slow Start
By Meriah Doty | June 16, 2016 @ 6:05 AMWith ”Finding Dory“ and ”Bourne“ coming, there’s light at the end of the tunnel