Why the Sequel Always Wins the Greenlight
Sequels are not a failure of imagination. They are what happens when the cost of being wrong lands on one person and the reward…
Entertainment
Film, television and music, covered as an industry.
What a Concert Ticket Really Costs, and Who Gets It
Face value is a number written into a contract, not a market price. The gap between the two explains who profits when you check…
Two Copyrights Stand Between a Stream and a Paycheck
Every play pays two copyrights through separate pipes, and most of the money stops somewhere along the way.
Matchbox Tops Apple TV Chart Despite 25% Critic Score
John Cena's Mattel toy adaptation drew a No. 1 opening weekend on Apple TV's U.S. movie chart even as critics panned it.
Sorkin's Social Reckoning Opens to $5.5M, a Flop for Sony
Sorkin's Social Network follow-up took $5.5 million against a budget reported at $30 million to $42 million, a quarter of the…
What a Streaming Release Takes From a Film, and Who Decides
The window is a price, and the studio that owns the streamer is negotiating with itself.
Naruto's Project Rasengan Sets Eight Releases Through 2029
Bandai Namco's roadmap adds a card game, a worldwide mobile launch, a new manga from Kishimoto and a crossover anime.
VMAs Return to LA With Madonna and Swift Premieres
The music awards show returned to Los Angeles for the first time since 2017, with major artist comebacks and blockbuster video…
Paramount Film Quota Tied to Merger Deal
To clear regulatory approval, Paramount agreed to nearly double theatrical releases while the studios consolidate into one.
Paramount Seeks Settlement in Warner Bros. Suit
Advanced negotiations between Paramount and California could resolve a 12-state antitrust suit blocking a major acquisition.
Resident Evil's Ending Sets Up Sequel Potential
Cregger's Resident Evil ends with a cliffhanger that could drive sequels—if the film performs well at the box office.
ABC Delays High Potential for 2027 Midseason Return
ABC holds High Potential for January 2027 midseason launch as part of a concentrated programming strategy with two other major…