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entertainment1 month ago•33 min saved

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

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

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

entertainment3 months ago•9 min saved

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

entertainment4 months ago•20 min saved

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