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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Claims All-Time Domestic Box Office Record
box-office1 month ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Claims All-Time Domestic Box Office Record

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially become the highest-grossing film in U.S. box office history, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens with $936.77 million. The Destin Daniel Cretton-directed Marvel film, starring Tom Holland, achieved this milestone after 47 days in theaters. Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman celebrated the achievement in an internal memo, calling it a historic moment for the studio. Globally, the film has earned $2.45 billion, ranking as the third-highest-grossing movie of all time. The success marks a significant turnaround for Marvel Studios following a difficult 2025 and contributes to a record-breaking summer box office season.

via Deadline|
#box-office#box-office-records#destin-daniel-cretton
Sony Chief Tom Rothman Credits Emotional Core for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Global Success
film-industry1 month ago

Sony Chief Tom Rothman Credits Emotional Core for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Global Success

Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman highlighted the massive success of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at the Lumiere Summit, noting the film earned $2.4 billion globally. He attributed the box office performance to the movie's emotional focus on loneliness and friendship rather than just superhero action. Rothman also discussed the broader resurgence of theatrical attendance, citing strong performances from other studios and the impact of culturally specific content.

via Variety|
#box-office#film-industry#lumiere-summit
Sony Exec Demands Shorter Pre-Show Ads, Calls It ‘Ad Crack’
entertainment6 months ago

Sony Exec Demands Shorter Pre-Show Ads, Calls It ‘Ad Crack’

At CinemaCon, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman urged theater owners to curb the roughly 30 minutes of trailers and ads shown before screenings, saying audiences are skipping them and advocating shorter pre-shows with longer theatrical windows. He also pressed for affordability for moviegoers and emphasized originality in storytelling, highlighting Sony’s mix of sequels and original projects while signaling a stance against rapid moves to streaming.

via Yahoo News UK|
#cinemacon#entertainment#pre-show-trailers
Sony Chief Urges Theaters to End Endless Pre-Show Ads
entertainment6 months ago

Sony Chief Urges Theaters to End Endless Pre-Show Ads

Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman told CinemaCon attendees that theaters should shorten the roughly 30 minutes of trailers and ads before films, arguing long pre-shows drive late arrivals and waste ad opportunities; he called for longer theatrical windows, cheaper options for price-sensitive moviegoers, and fewer quick-to-stream releases, while stressing the value of original storytelling; Rothman predicted a 2026 box office rebound but conceded attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels.

via Variety|
#cinemacon#entertainment#pre-show-trailers
Sony hints at fresh Morbius-era reboots to extend Spider-Verse slate
entertainment7 months ago

Sony hints at fresh Morbius-era reboots to extend Spider-Verse slate

Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman confirms ongoing development of reboots for Spider-Verse characters, including Morbius, with a fresh cast, signaling a continued push to leverage Spider-Man IP. The piece also notes other entertainment updates in the feed, such as obituaries, a Backrooms teaser from A24, and weekend box-office results totaling broader industry news.

via AV Club|
#entertainment#morbius#reboot
Sony Exec Emails Portray Blake Lively as Driving Force Behind It Ends With Us Backlash
entertainment9 months ago

Sony Exec Emails Portray Blake Lively as Driving Force Behind It Ends With Us Backlash

Newly unsealed Sony Pictures emails show executives criticizing Blake Lively’s handling of the It Ends With Us release, including remarks that she “brought it all on herself” and fueled negative press. The messages discuss rumors of a rift with director Justin Baldoni, how cast members unfollowed Baldoni, and internal debates over finishing the film amid backlash. A May trial related to the Lively–Baldoni case is scheduled.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#blake-lively#entertainment#it-ends-with-us