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‘Michael’ Streaming Strategy Shifts To STARZ After Crossing $1 Billion At Box Office
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, is coming soon to streaming video on demand as the film continues its record-breaking run at the w…
'Hope' breaks 3 mil. admissions, tops weekend box office
The sci-fi epic "Hope" extended its chart-topping run on the weekend box-office chart in Korea, drawing more than 3 million admissions since its re...…
‘Death Of Robin Hood’ Seeks New Life On Streaming This Week Following Quick Box Office Demise
“The Death of Robin Hood,” starring Hugh Jackman as the legendary title character, is debuting on digital streaming this week after flopping at the box office.…
'Hope' breaks 3 mln admissions, tops weekend box office
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The sci-fi epic "Hope" extended its chart-topping run...…
‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Sings With $9.7M Debut, No. 4 Spot, ‘Motor City’ Powers Up As Indies Fuel Top Ten – Specialty Box Office
'Hadestown The Musical' had the best opening of a live capture of a show since 'Hamilton', joined at the indie film box office by 'Motor City' and other stalwarts.…
‘The Odyssey’s $87M Second Weekend A Record For Christopher Nolan, Besting ‘Dark Knight’ – Sunday Box Office Update
'The Odyssey' second weekend of $87M is a record for Christopher Nolan, besting 'Dark Knight'…
Box office hit Dear You is fuelling heritage tours to China’s Chaoshan. How are villages responding?
The Chinese box office hit is drawing overseas visitors to the Chaoshan region, transforming filming locations into heritage tourism hotspots and raising questions about preservati…
As 'The Odyssey' thrives at the box office, franchise fatigue hits summer with bombs like 'Supergirl,' 'Moana'
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" crossed $320 million globally in under a week as franchise fatigue drags down "Moana," "Supergirl" among others.…
IMAX Corporation: Box Office Expansion Drives The Investment
IMAX Corporation reported solid Q2 results, driven by higher system installations in theaters.…
Jana Nayagan, Indian politician-actor Vijay’s final film, draws huge crowds and delivers strong box office
Jana Nayagan is the final film for acclaimed actor-politician Vijay, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.…
Jana Nayagan Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Update: Vijay’s last film earns over Rs 78 crore
Jana Nayagan Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 1 Live Updates: The Vijay-starrer grossed Rs 48.27 crore crore on Thursday. Overseas, the film collected Rs 30, taking the total wo…
It only made $1M at the box office, but this 96% rated drama will completely wreck you — stream it on Hulu now
I haven't been able to stop thinking about Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut, 'Urchin'…
"The Odyssey" wins big at the box office - driven primarily by director Christopher Nolan
"The Odyssey" raked in more than $264 million worldwide over the weekend. A majority of ticket buyers cited director Christopher Nolan as their primary reason for seeing the movie,…
Disney’s live-action Moana fails to make a splash at box office with underwhelming opening
Latest film in franchise takes just $43m in North America and $95m globally, against a $250m budget The Walt Disney Company’s live-action remake of Moana may be the No 1 movie at t…
How to Get God in the Box Office
Creating artistic silos is not the way.…
‘Project Hail Mary’ Is Now Streaming — Here’s How To Watch The Box Office Hit For Only $0.99
A streaming deal that's truly out of this world.…
China’s Underdog Box Office Phenomenon ‘Dear You’ Lands U.K., France Release
The Teochew-language family drama — reportedly made for about $2 million and now nearing $250 million in China — opens in U.K. and Irish cinemas on June 26, with France to follow.…
‘The Furious’, ‘Stop! That! Train!’, ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Round Out Top 10; Classic Cold War Noir ‘The Third Man’ Rerelease – Specialty Box Office
‘The Furious’ and ‘Stop! That! Train!' debuted in the weekend top ten at the indie film box office along with a rerelease of 'The Third Man'.…
Obsession Wasn’t the First YouTube Film to Break the Box Office. It Won’t Be the Last.
Curry Barker and Kane Parsons might be proof that content creators are the upcoming Hollywood stars.…
Disney's Star Wars relaunch crumbles as 'Mandalorian and Grogu' crashes at the box office
The Mandalorian and Grogu earned just $155 million domestically, tracking below Solo adjusted for inflation and facing $100M+ losses for Disney.…
Action blockbuster film “7DOGS” achieves new Egyptian box office record
The Egyptian action film "7DOGS" achieved a new box office record in its first week of release, earning the highest-grossing opening weekend in Egyptian cinema history with revenue…
Edinburgh festivals hope to launch joint box office for all 11 events
Bosses believe single booking process will drive up ticket sales for all festivals to offset funding squeeze The Edinburgh festivals hope to launch a single box office for all the …
Zombie thriller 'Colony' hits 4 mln admissions
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The Korean film "Colony" continued its upward streak, ...…
‘Backrooms’ Joins the $100 Million Club in Under a Week
Kane Parsons' big-screen adaptation of his YouTube sensation is approaching mega-hit status.…
Who’s the Next Curry Barker? Hollywood Insiders Pick the YouTubers With Box Office Potential
After ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ made history, here are the talents on deck to make the jump from YouTube views to theatrical grosses.…
‘Backrooms’ Crossing $100 Million Today, A Domestic Box Office First For A24
Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' becomes A24's first $100M grossing movie at the domestic box office for A24.…
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom amid "Backrooms" box office success
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest direc…
Young YouTubers dominate the box office with 'Backrooms,' 'Obsession'
Young Youtubers Kane Parsons and Curry Barker made a big splash at the box office with their films "Backrooms" and "Obsession," both of which outgrossed "The Mandalorian and Grogu.…
Kane Parsons becomes youngest film-maker to open at No 1 in the US with Backrooms
Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend, a record for studio A24 Kane Parsons has become the youngest film-maker to open a film at number one at th…
This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.…
Backrooms to triple previous A24 opening weekend record at $85+ million
Maybe Michael Bay shouldn't have nuked the Skibidi Toilet movie after all.…
This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.…
Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
It’s already the biggest opening weekend for an A24 movie ever.…
Jason Blum Opens Produced By Conference Comparing the Low-Budget Horror Boom to ‘Edgy Movies’ With a ’70s Vibe
Producers Jason Blum and James Wan opened the Produced By conference Saturday with a declaration that the film business is strongly on the rebound.…
‘Backrooms’ Setting A24 Record With $80M-Plus Opening, Focus’ ‘Obsession’ Making Box Office History in Third Weekend
YouTube filmmakers are ascendant, with 'Obsession' topping the second weekend of 'Mandalorian and Grogu' and becoming the first film in more than 40 years to increase in both its s…
Backrooms is a blockbuster
A wild $35m Friday night haul put Kane Parsons' Backrooms on track for a $75m weekend (including Thursday's $10m preview take)—far more than what was even hoped for on its……
‘Backrooms’: Kane Parsons Movie Piling Up Cash With $76M-$79M Opening; ‘Obsession’ Jumping Past $100M – Friday Update
'Backrooms' has racked up $10M in previews with its opening weekend U.S. forecast now in the $76M-$79M range.…
Backrooms makes $10.4m in preview screenings
Liminal horror movie Backrooms is set to become A24's biggest hit, with $10.4 million clipping through in preview screenings, earning back its production budget, and signaling a $4…
‘Obsession’ craze explained: Shocker horror hit makes 100 times its budget
Meet Hollywood’s latest “Obsession.” Despite its biggest name actor being Andy Richter, the low-budget horror film “Obsession” became a box office smash — as young You……
Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Arrives On Streaming Early Following $51 Million Run At Box Office
"Iron Lung," the breakout horror movie hit from YouTube sensation Markiplier, is new on streaming, two days ahead of its scheduled release.…
New Horror Movie—With 20-Year-Old Director—Could Beat ‘Mandalorian’ At The Box Office
“The Backrooms” is based on a viral short film series on YouTube that has amassed more than 220 million views.…
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a prime example that Disney's Star Wars is on life support
Disney's Star Wars reportedly can't keep a film atop the box office for a week, as The Mandalorian and Grogu falls behind Solo's adjusted numbers.…
Dismal ‘Supergirl’ tracking data spark concern after lead actress mocks Christian dad critics
Box office numbers for "Supergirl" look bleak ahead of its June 26 release.…
Low-budget horror flick 'Obsession' shatters box office expectations as new Star Wars film comes up short
The low-budget horror film "Obsession" shattered box office predictions as the new Star Wars movie "The Mandalorian and Grogu" suffered the worst opening weekend for the franchise.…
'Supergirl' pre-release tracking looks disastrously bad for Hollywood after lead actress' bizarre comments
DC Studios' Supergirl is tracking for a disappointing opening weekend, with estimates suggesting the film may struggle to recoup its reported costs.…
Box Office Stunner: ‘Obsession’ Makes History With Biggest Second-Weekend Spike in Modern Times Outside of Christmas
It's no wonder that every studio executive in Hollywood would kill to be in business with Curry Barker, the Gen Z auteur who first gained attention on YouTube. His horror film, cos…
Comscore Sells Movie Division for $70 Million to Advaya Capital, Rebranding as Rentrak
The box office tracking and data firm will return to its original name and rebrand as Rentrak in the $70 million deal.…
‘Backrooms’ Projected To Beat ‘Mandalorian And Grogu’ In Debut At Weekend Box Office
Kane Parsons’ horror thriller "Backrooms" is projected to take the domestic box office crown away from "The Mandalorian and Grogu" this weekend after the "Star Wars" spinoff debute…
The Return of Rentrak: Private Equity Firm Advaya Capital Inks $70 Million Deal to Buy Box Office Data Firm Comscore Movies
Longtime Hollywood studio distribution chief Chris Aronson has been part of the team working behind the scenes to make the deal happen. Going forward, the venture will once again b…
‘Backrooms’ Is Going to Shatter A24’s Box Office Opening Record
YouTuber Kane Parson's horror film Backrooms could shatter A24's opening weekend box office record as it looks to gross over $45 million.…
Broadway Box Office: Daniel Radcliffe Ends on a High, Season Ends Up 1 Percent
The 2025-2026 season is up one percent in gross compared to last season and down 0.6 percent in attendance.…
Shocker hit ‘Obsession,’ which has made 100 times its budget, proves horror is Hollywood’s best genre
Who would have thought that a genre that was a total schlock factory in the 1990s and aughts would become the one that best fulfills modern audiences’ desire for smart, provocative…
Will ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Get Lost In The ‘Backrooms’? Pic Eyes Record Opening For A24 With $40M-$45M – Box Office Preview
A24's genre movie 'Backrooms' could upset 'Mandalorian and Grogu' for the top spot at the post Memorial Day box office with $40M+ start.…
Reel to Real: Why the ‘Obsession’ Box Office Is a Huge Deal
Obsession, the horror film from Curry Barker, is performing like few movies do at the box office, actually rising in its second weekend.…
‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Blasts to No. 1 at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
Disney's 'Star Wars' spinoff 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' captured the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting to $7.1 million.…
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to Series-Low $98M in North America. Does It Even Matter?
In the post-pandemic era, any title opening to that level would be celebrated, while out-of-this-world exits, especially among kids, could fuel a long run and win over a new genera…
LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office
On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, the box office test for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and why Focus Features has a sleeper hit with 'Obession.'…
‘Obsession’ Did Something at the Box Office That Hasn’t Been Done Since… ‘Sound of Freedom’
'Obsession' made an additional $23.9 million in its second weekend in release, an increase of 39 percent, putting it in rare company.…
'Supergirl' tracking data draws concerns from box office analysts ahead of June opening
Early tracking projections for “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” have drawn concern from box office analysts about the film’s commercial prospects, with its domestic debut potentially…
Curry Barker Short Film ‘Milk & Serial’ Resurfaces After ‘Obsession’s Box Office Success: How To Watch
Obsession fans can now catch more of the young filmmaker’s work by streaming the found footage short horror he released in 2024.…