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Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained

Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.

Despite Poor Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is a Megahit

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…

Hollywood Writers Union and Studios Reach Contract Deal

With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff.

Oscars 2026 Takeaways: ‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Top Honors

The film won six Academy Awards, including best director and best picture. “Sinners” received four, including for best screenplay and best actor.

Best picture nominees had mixed box office firepower.

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Universal Will Give Movies Longer Exclusive Runs in Theaters

Theaters will get a minimum of five weekends of exclusive play and then, starting next year, seven. A pandemic-era policy was guaranteeing only three.

Universal Will Give Movies Longer Exclusive Runs in Theaters

Theaters will get a minimum of five weekends of exclusive play and then, starting next year, seven. A pandemic-era policy was guaranteeing only three.

Talent Agent Ari Emanuel Launches His Own Podcast, ‘Rushmore’

Hollywood’s archetypical agent has been showing a very different side of himself as a host of a video podcast called “Rushmore.”

‘Hoppers’ Ends Pixar’s Box Office Cold Streak for Originals

The animated film was No. 1 at the domestic box office, with about $46 million in ticket sales. On the downside, “The Bride!” appeared dead…