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Tag: movie theaters
Barbie Brought People Back to Theaters and Margot Robbie Huge Profits
Add Barbie to the list of heroes saving movie theaters. The Quorum conducted a poll of 1800 Barbie viewers to find out the moviegoing habits of that film’s audience. They learned that, while most were frequent or occasional ticket buyers, 22% of respondents said either that they couldn’t remember the last movie they’d seen before…
Disney+ Offering Extra Perks as Disney+ Day Approaches
Tomorrow is this year’s Disney+ Day, which in the past has meant little unless you like brief making-of documentaries or mediocre TV movies. However, this year, Disney is beefing up the benefits of a subscription with perks like AMC theater screenings, theme park rewards, and discounted cruise tickets. The move comes to boost Disney+ subscription…
Goodfellas, the Alamo Drafthouse, and the Moviegoing Experience
People have been calling time of death on movie theaters for years, and several big events in the last decade have exacerbated those predictions. The rise of streaming was the big one, with Netflix and its progeny offering your choice of films and shows for a monthly fee that is, at least here in New…
Disney’s Alleged Extortion Revealed By Industry Analyst
Disney has allegedly been extorting cinema chains to maximize viewership and profitability of their new releases, according to a Variety article. In the article, box office analyst Jeff Bock says Disney doesn’t negotiate. Instead, they dictate to theaters terms for how often one of their movies plays. Bock says, “There’s no negotiating with Disney, it…
Batgirl May Hit Theaters After All
The reports of the movie theater’s demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated. When the theaters were closed during the ridiculous (and seemingly interminable) lockdowns, Warner Bros. decided to release its movies directly to HBO Max throughout 2021 alongside their theatrical releases. As the box office continued to dwindle even after the lockdowns – and…
Shang-Chi Actor Simu Liu Plays The Race Card Against Disney
Marvel’s latest diverse lead actor, Simu Liu, has lashed out at Disney CEO Bob Chapek for calling Shang-Chi an “experiment.” Liu posted on Twitter, “We are not an experiment. We are the underdog; the underestimated. We are the ceiling-breakers. We are the celebration of culture and joy that will persevere after an embattled year. We…