China is weaning off Hollywood
Film regulators in Beijing have expanded its “summer blackout” of foreign films.
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Kanye makes millions off an album that’s not even out yet
Kanye makes millions of dollars selling merch for his yet-to-be-released album, Donda.
Space tourism, the new reality TV
Private space companies and Hollywood are taking space to the big screen.
Black Widow’s box office draws battle lines between theaters and Disney
After Marvel’s Black Widow suffered a huge drop-off in box office revenue, theater owners and industry analysts lay the blame on the movie’s simultaneous release on Disney+ with Premier Access.
Black Widow’s $60 million debut on Disney+ Premier Access is good math
In a first for Disney (or any streaming PVOD — premium video on demand — platform), the studio announced how much its new Marvel title, Black Widow, made through its Disney+ Premier Access subscription tier: $60 million
The streaming revolution could both save theaters and make box office irrelevant
Since streaming services release so many movies, they’re turning to theaters to create buzz around marquee titles.
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Hollywood syncs up game-to-entertainment pipeline
Hollywood studios turn to film and TV adaptations of video games for the next frontier of blockbusters.
Hollywood continues the story with high-profile companion podcasts
Companion podcasts that accompany hit TV shows are becoming a staple in the age of streaming TV.
Hollywood lines up to capitalize on NFT craze
2019 was a transitional year. Old became new as we hit peak nostalgia. Friends became enemies as we began to see Big Tech in a darker light. The youngest person ever was Time’s Person of the Year, and the embodiment of the Old Master is a baby. To round out 2019, here are five main takeaways from the year, followed by five major predictions for 2020 and beyond.