All articles tagged with #original movies
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Bob Iger emphasized that Disney's focus is on creating great movies without prioritizing sequels, remakes, or original content, highlighting ongoing projects like 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' and discussing the company's strategy to balance franchise development with new IP creation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Cinemablend
Pixar's new film Elio, an original story about a space-loving boy, received positive reviews but performed poorly at the box office, marking the worst opening for a Pixar film. Disney and Pixar are encouraging support for original films amid concerns about Hollywood's reliance on sequels and existing IPs, highlighting the importance of backing new ideas to foster creativity and future classics.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo
Pixar's new film Elio, an original story, encourages audiences to support theaters to help boost original movies, which are struggling at the box office despite positive reviews. The studio's recent social media post bluntly urges viewers to attend screenings, highlighting the challenge faced by original content in Hollywood.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Bulwark
The article discusses the decline of original animated movies' success at the box office, highlighting that most recent releases have resulted in significant losses, and suggests that studios might consider treating theatrical animation as a loss leader, relying on streaming and franchise potential for profitability.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Pixar's new film Elio has had the worst opening ever for the studio, reflecting a broader trend of underperforming original family films, which are struggling at the box office compared to sequels, remakes, and adaptations. The article suggests that overly complicated plots and a reluctance to tell simple, fun stories are key reasons for these failures, compounded by audience fatigue and changing viewing habits post-pandemic.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gizmodo
Pixar's 'Elio' features a surprising post-credits scene hinting at a potential spin-off and a preview of the upcoming film 'Hoppers,' which explores human consciousness transfer into animal robots. Despite underperforming at the box office, 'Elio' and other original Pixar films face challenges, leading Disney to focus more on proven franchises like 'Toy Story 5.' The 'Hoppers' teaser, showing a lizard emoji, hints at a high-concept sci-fi story, but the future of original Pixar movies remains uncertain.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Pixar's original film 'Elio' flopped at the box office, marking its worst opening in 30 years, due to poor timing, strong competition, and changing audience preferences post-pandemic. Despite positive reviews, the film's performance highlights challenges Pixar faces in launching new original content amid a market dominated by sequels and well-known properties, and raises questions about the future of original animated films in theaters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Fathom Events, a theatrical distributor based in Denver, has become a major player in finding audiences for one-off cinematic events, including live broadcasts of opera, stage plays, and concerts. With successful partnerships with The Metropolitan Opera and faith-based and anime genres, Fathom is expanding its business model to include giving original movies a theatrical run. The company's changing model has resulted in key victories, such as the exclusive theatrical run of The Chosen Season 3, and upcoming projects include films featuring renowned soprano Renée Fleming. Fathom's unique approach and diverse content have attracted audiences, and the company continues to grow its exhibition partners.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Gareth Edwards, Justin Simien, and Louis Leterrier discussed their upcoming movies and experiences in the film industry during a Directors on Directing panel at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con. They touched on topics such as marketing, studio notes, and the challenges of making original movies in a landscape dominated by branded IPs. Simien expressed his desire to remake The Wiz, while Edwards highlighted the importance of supporting original filmmaking. Leterrier shared details about his dream project, Yellowstone Falls, and his failed collaboration with James Cameron on a Fantastic Voyage remake. The panel also delved into the use of artificial intelligence and the technical aspects of cinematography.