Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.
Category: Movies
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Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained
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Ellison Pledges at Least 30 Paramount-Warner Movies a Year
The New York Times – Business:His remarks at a movie theater convention were part of a campaign to win Hollywood support for his bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Reed Hastings Will Leave Netflix as Board Chairman
The New York Times – Business:The co-founder of the streaming giant will leave its board in June, the company said.
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Netflix Leader Makes Rare Overture to Cinema Owners
The New York Times – Business:Ted Sarandos attended a major movie theater conference for the first time and met with domestic and international owners, people familiar with the meetings said.
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Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The New York Times – Business:The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
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Despite Poor Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is a Megahit
The New York Times – Business:The animated sequel was expected to collect about $371 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. “Kids love the movie,” a box office analyst said.
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Hollywood Writers Union and Studios Reach Contract Deal
The New York Times – Business:With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff.
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Oscars Will Move to a Venue Outside Hollywood
The New York Times – Business:The event will be held in downtown Los Angeles starting in 2029 as part of a deal between the academy and AEG, a developer of entertainment venues.
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A Film Studio Moved to Montana for Tax Breaks. Will It Benefit the Locals?
The New York Times – Business:Story House arrived in Missoula last year with big plans for a movie and television campus that would create hundreds of jobs and build a filmmaking ecosystem.
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Amazon MGM Gets a Much-Needed Hit With ‘Project Hail Mary’
The New York Times – Business:The movie, which stars Ryan Gosling, is on pace to be the company’s highest-grossing domestic film.
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Pop Mart and Sony Announce Labubu Movie Directed by Paul King
The New York Times – Business:Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.