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entertainment1 year ago•5 min saved

Hollywood Braces for Summer of Box Office Flops

Hollywood is facing a disastrous summer as major releases like "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and "The Garfield Movie" flop at the box office, leading to the worst Memorial Day weekend in nearly 30 years. With ticket sales down 22% year-on-year and a slate of uninspiring sequels and prequels, the industry struggles to attract audiences back to cinemas. The rise of streaming services and ongoing actors' and writers' strikes further complicate the situation, highlighting the need for fresh ideas to revive the blockbuster season.

via BBC.com|

#box-office #entertainment #hollywood

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Taylor Swift's Impact on AMC Theaters and Box Office Success Revealed

AMC Entertainment Holdings is experiencing increased foot traffic at its theaters, thanks to the success of Taylor Swift's concert film "The Eras Tour" and summer blockbusters like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," according to data from Placer.ai. The data also indicate that cinema chains are approaching pre-pandemic visit numbers, with AMC and Regal seeing smaller declines in foot traffic compared to the previous quarter. The release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" generated significant buzz and repeat visits, while the release of "The Equalizer 3" and the highly anticipated "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" further boosted AMC's market share. The Taylor Swift film broke records and has earned $164.79 million globally since its release. AMC reports its third-quarter results on November 8th.

via MarketWatch|

#amc-entertainment-holdings #cinema-foot-traffic #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Get $4 Fandango Movie Tickets for Sunday, Aug. 27!"

In celebration of National Cinema Day on August 27th, Fandango is offering $4 movie tickets to participating theaters across the US. This deal is valid for any showing on that day and includes a wide range of films, from summer blockbusters to indie flicks and rereleases. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance, making it an affordable opportunity to catch up on the latest movies.

via Polygon|

#discounted-tickets #entertainment #fandango

film2 years ago•4 min saved

"Barbenheimer: The Explosive Start to Summer's Blockbuster Season"

The summer blockbuster season is just beginning, with highly anticipated films like Barbie, Oppenheimer, They Cloned Tyrone, Haunted Mansion, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem set to hit theaters. These movies offer a range of genres, from sci-fi comedy to horror, and are expected to captivate audiences with their unique storytelling and visual effects. Additionally, upcoming films like Problemista, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Blue Beetle, and Poor Things are generating excitement as they contribute to the evolving landscape of DC's superhero universe and offer intriguing narratives.

via The Verge|

#barbie #blue-beetle #film

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

SAG Strike Threatens Major Film Publicity Plans.

Major studios promoting their summer blockbuster movies may face marketing campaign disruptions due to a potential actors strike. If a new SAG-AFTRA contract is not agreed upon by June 30, union members, including movie stars, could hit the picket lines, leaving studios scrambling to promote their latest films. Studios are shifting their plans to get ahead of the deadline, with some moving press junkets to earlier dates. The strike could impact the marketing campaigns of several major film releases, including "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem."

via Variety|

#actors-strike #entertainment #movie-marketing

entertainment2 years ago•10 min saved

"Summer 2023: The Ultimate Movie Guide"

Summer blockbusters have been a staple of Hollywood since Jaws set the standard in 1975. From Star Wars to Top Gun: Maverick, studios have invested in big concepts, thrilling action, and stunning special effects to entice audiences during the summer months. The biggest hits have included Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, and The Avengers. Despite the pandemic's impact on the film industry, Top Gun: Maverick proved that the summer blockbuster is still alive and well, earning $718.7 million at the domestic box office.

via Mentalfloss|

#box-office #entertainment #hollywood