

Brooks Barnes
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Hollywood Horror Blockbuster: Two Leading Producers Will Soon Join Forces
Jason Blum and James Wan are in advanced talks to merge their companies and create a massive horror film factory.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Ends Box Office Drought
Turnout was especially strong at large-format IMAX theaters, where domestic ticket sales of $14.2 million set a record for a November opening.

Disney+ Adds 12 Million Subscribers, Beating Expectations
The confidence generated by the subscriber growth was offset by widening financial losses for the company’s direct-to-consumer division over all.

Disney Tries Mixing Streaming With Shopping
The Walt Disney Company announced that it would experiment with offering Disney+ subscribers exclusive access to themed merchandise.

After Hollywood’s #MeToo Reckoning, a Fear It Was Only Short-Lived
The movement led to increased diversity and representation in the entertainment industry, but now there is worry that executives have turned their attention elsewhere.