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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel.

‘What About Us?’ Strikes Leave Other Hollywood Workers Reeling

The lives of hundreds of thousands of crew members have been upended, and even a deal between the actors and the studios might not help…

One Question for Taylor Swift’s Eras Concert Film: How Big Will It Be?

The pop star’s concert film, arriving in theaters on Friday, is expected to break box office records. “The fever and scale is unprecedented,” one analyst…

‘Elemental’ Morphs From Flop to Hit, Raising Questions Along the Way

The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release…

Hollywood Actors and Studios, Resuming Talks, Plan to Meet Again Wednesday

The session on Monday was the first in more than two months and included top industry executives.

Hollywood Writers to Return to Work as WGA Votes to End Strike

The leadership of the Writers Guild of America voted to end a 148-day strike. Members will start voting on the deal’s ratification next week.

Writers Guild and Studios Reach Deal to End Their Strike

The Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted. With actors still on picket lines, however, much of Hollywood will remain shut down.

Actors in Hollywood Remain on Strike Despite Deal With Writers

The writers’ agreement could expedite negotiations, as some of SAG-AFTRA’s concerns are similar to ones raised by the Writers Guild.

Progress in Hollywood Writers’ Strike Negotiations, but No Deal Yet

A third straight day of bargaining between the studios and the union ended without an agreement. Talks will continue on Saturday.

Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.