Movies
Disney+ subscribers are getting early access to exclusive merchandise, and it’s already selling out
In this photo illustration a close-up of a hand holding a TV remote control seen displayed in front of the Disney+ logo. Thiago Prudencio | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Can Disney convert its binge watchers into binge buyers? The company launched a limited test Tuesday to see if its streaming subscribers will […]
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Audiences are still discovering John Carpenter’s cult classic ‘Prince of Darkness’ 35 years later
Alice Cooper in John Carpenter’s 1987 movie “Prince of Darkness.” Source: Shutterstock John Carpenter is the king of Halloween. And not just because he directed “Halloween.” He’s the creative force behind spooky season classics like “The Fog,” “Christine” and “The Thing.” A lucrative new trilogy of “Halloween” sequels to his 1978 original just wrapped up […]
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Rihanna to make long-awaited return to music with ‘Black Panther’ movie sequel
TOPSHOT – Singer/actress Rihanna attends the World Premiere of OCEANS 8 June 5, 2018 in New York. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images After a six-year hiatus, Rihanna is set to release new music for the forthcoming Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The singer, 34, confirmed her involvement with the film by teasing […]
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James Gunn, Peter Safran named new heads of Warner Bros.’ DC studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran will be the next co-heads of Warner Bros. Discovery‘s DC Comics film and TV unit, the company announced Tuesday. Their appointments will be effective Nov. 1. The news comes during a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery. CEO David Zaslav has been attempting to remake WarnerMedia after merging […]
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‘Star Wars’ movie in development from ‘Watchmen’ showrunner and ‘Ms. Marvel’ director, reports say
(L-R) Regina King, Damon Lindelof attend Premiere Of HBO’s “Watchmen” at The Cinerama Dome on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Leon Bennett | Wireimage | Getty Images A new “Star Wars” movie is under development with a pair of buzzy names already attached, according to media reports. Damon Lindelof, showrunner for “Lost,” “The Leftovers” and “Watchmen,” […]
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‘Black Adam’ tallies $67 million in domestic debut, first film opening since July to top $50 million
Dwayne Johnson is Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ newest DC film “Black Adam.” Warner Bros. “Black Adam” stormed into theaters this weekend, snaring $67 million domestically. It is the first film since Disney and Marvel Studio’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” in July to tally more than $50 million during its debut. The Warner Bros.’ film […]
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The Rock’s ‘Black Adam’ is a bland, ‘color-by-numbers’ DC Comics superhero movie, critics say
Dwayne Johnson stars in Warner Bros.’ “Black Adam.” Warner Bros. Not even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could salvage Warner Bros.’ latest entrant into the DC Extended Universe. “Black Adam,” which premieres Friday, did not impress critics, generating a meager 53% on Rotten Tomatoes from 102 reviews as of Thursday afternoon. While expectations are that the […]
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Movie theaters want more from Netflix, but the streaming giant isn’t ready to budge on its release model
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story.” Netflix Netflix backtracked on advertisements. Should theatrical releases be next? Some theater owners and industry analysts are wondering whether the streaming giant will rethink its resistance to the traditional Hollywood movie release model as it looks for new ways to grow revenue. […]
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Netflix crushes anticipations across the board, provides 2.41 million subscribers
In this image illustration the Netflix brand in the App Retail store seen exhibited on a smartphone monitor. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Pictures | LightRocket | Getty Photographs Netflix shares skyrocketed a lot more than 14% following the bell Tuesday as the enterprise posted far better-than-expected effects on the top rated and base lines. The […]
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AMC Entertainment struggles with falling stock, high debt load and light blockbuster schedule
The AMC 25 Theatres in Times Square in New York is seen on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Richard Levine | Corbis News | Getty Images AMC Entertainment hit a new 52-week low Wednesday as the movie theater company contends with a massive debt load, dilution of its stock and a film release schedule short on […]
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