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movies1 month ago•15 min saved

Amazon Frames Soft Opening of Masters of the Universe as Strategic Win

Masters of the Universe opened to about $29 million in the U.S. and roughly $25 million overseas (around $54 million globally), a tepid debut by box-office standards. Amazon MGM executives framed the result as validating a broader distribution strategy focused on building awareness and engagement that can pay off beyond the theatrical window, including potential merchandising, licensing, streaming subscribes, and future sequels.

via Gizmodo|

#amazon-mgm #box-office #masters-of-the-universe

entertainment2 months ago•21 min saved

Studios Skip Cannes, Betting on Safer, Controlled Premieres

Major Hollywood studios are largely absent from Cannes 2026 premieres for the first time since 2017, deterred by seven-figure travel and security costs and the risk of early, potentially negative reviews in the social-media age; with few tentpole titles scheduled for a Cannes launch, studios are opting for later, controlled releases or indie debuts, shifting Cannes’s role toward world cinema and prestige projects rather than blockbuster premieres.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#box-office #cannes #entertainment

business2 months ago•19 min saved

Magnolia Bets Big on Odenkirk's Normal With Major Wide Release

Magnolia opened Bob Odenkirk’s Normal on over 2,000 screens—the distributor’s widest indie release to date—and earned about $2.65 million in its domestic debut, signaling a shift toward a more commercial, wide-release strategy even as long-term audience turnout remains uncertain.

via IndieWire|

#bob-odenkirk #box-office #business

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Mario Galaxy Movie Targets Massive Box-Office Kickoff

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected for a five-day domestic debut around $175–180 million and a global total around $350–375 million, helped by a Wednesday launch in about 4,000 North American theaters. Produced for roughly $110 million, it follows 2023’s Mario film which opened to $204 million domestic and $375 million worldwide, and—with broad, family-friendly appeal and a star-studded cast led by Chris Pratt as Mario—aims to be the year’s biggest debut while competing with other releases like The Drama and Project Hail Mary.

via variety.com|

#box-office #domestic-projections #entertainment

television2 years ago•4 min saved

Emmys' Summer Premiere: A Stealthy Power Move

The timing of a series' premiere during the Emmy campaign window can significantly impact its chances of winning awards. Shows like "Ted Lasso" and "The Bear" have benefited from releasing their second seasons during the eligibility window, generating buzz and boosting their Emmy nominations. By dropping new seasons within the voting period, these fan favorites have managed to stay fresh in the minds of Emmy voters and increase their chances of securing top awards. This strategy is particularly important in a year where traditional Emmy campaigning has been limited due to strikes and restrictions on press promotions.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#emmy-awards #emmy-campaigning #release-strategy