China beats North American box office for the first time amid coronavirus shutdowns
China has officially surpassed North America as the world’s largest box office earner due to the coronavirus pandemic keeping key U.S. markets out of the game.
Production halted on Idris Elba's Netflix film after production member tests positive for coronavirus: Report
Idris Elba, Regina King and more star in the film, but sources said the main cast members did not test positive
Cuomo: Movie theaters in NY can open Friday, with limits
Movie theaters in New York state can reopen beginning next Friday with restrictions on audience size and other precautions in place, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.
Warner Bros., Universal bosses say no movie theater buyouts are in the works
Regardless of what happened before the pandemic, the future of the theater model remains grim.
AMC renting out theaters for $99 amid pandemic recovery plans
AMC Theatres are making a last ditch effort to recover by the end of the year.
Theater owners group implores Gov. Cuomo to reopen NY amid coronavirus struggles
Cinema owners are asking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reopen theaters in parts of the state with low coronavirus infection rates in an effort to save one of the struggling industry’s biggest markets.
Why Britney Spears didn't appear on Forbes’ new list despite high earnings: report
According to the publication, due to the decades-long amount of legwork Spears, 38, has put in, she has pulled in more than $30 million a year in eight of the last 20 years.
Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming to America 2’ sold to Amazon Studios for $125M: Report
According to Variety, “Coming to America 2” was sold by its distributor Paramount Pictures to the streaming giant in a deal reportedly in the neighborhood of $125 million.
Los Angeles home featured in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' on sale for $740G
A California property featured in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” is up for sale.
Netflix ends free 30-day trial period in U.S.
The free trial wasn't the only way to nab Netflix content for free, as the company also operates the Netflix Watch Free site, which offers some of the streamer's biggest titles for no charge.
Theater chain AMC says it could run out of cash by year-end
At AMC's current cash-burn rate, reserves would be depleted by the end of this year or early next year, Kansas-based AMC said.
Shia LaBeouf's production company staging drive-in play at a coronavirus testing site
Shia LaBeouf is producing an experimental drive-in theater production in Los Angeles about anti-maskers set at a COVID-19 testing site.
Disney shifts focus to streaming content with reorganization of media and entertainment business
Under the restructuring, Disney creatives will focus on developing and producing original content for the company's streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, the upcoming Star and "legacy platforms," while distribution and commercialization activities will now be merged into a single global Media Entertainment and Distribution group.
Ted Sarandos, Netflix's Co-Chief Executive Officer, responds to ‘Cuties’ backlash following indictment
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos is hitting back at critics who have been loud in their distaste of the controversial film “Cuties” that has spurred intense backlash since it debuted in September.
'Tenet' loses No. 1 box office spot to Robert De Niro's 'War with Grandpa' as U.S. theaters continue to struggle
After underperforming at the box office amid the coronavirus pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” was finally unseated from the top spot over the weekend.
Ava DuVernay says Hollywood losing millions for lack of diversity 'might move people to change'
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay is helping women around the world share their stories for Lenovo's "New Realities" series.
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney+ set to film in March
Ewan McGregor and Disney+ will get to work on the Obi-Wan Kenobi “Star Wars” series in five months.
New Pixar movie 'Soul' skips theaters to stream on Christmas Day
Pixar's new film, "Soul," will be skipping theaters this holiday season and will premiere on Disney+ on Christmas Day instead.
'Spider-Man 3' to feature Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange: Report
Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly joined the cast of the third installment of Sony's latest "Spider-Man" franchise.
2021 Academy Awards: Drive-in screenings will now count towards Oscars eligibility
Only outdoor theaters in six US cities qualify as a commercial venue.



















