Movie Industry News & Trends

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Nov 01, 2026

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‘Wildwood’ Is Nike Founder Son’s Latest Unprofitable Masterpiece

Nov 01, 2026

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CJ Tech: Single vs Dual Projectors

The relative costs and benefits of using single versus dual projector technology is a topic on which even movie theatre insiders may not be well informed. However, the decision on which type of...

Nov 01, 2026

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How the Emerald Isle Became Hollywood’s Latest Hub for Global Production

A sharp decline in film and TV production taking place in the Los Angeles area has caused the leaders of LA-based studios and the California state government to identify its underlying factors and com...

Oct 25, 2026

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Netflix Posts Third-Quarter Earnings Beat, but Shares Fall on Advertising and Revenue Guidance

Netflix continues to be in a state of disarray after the company released its third quarter earnings on Tuesday. The report revealed Q3 revenues of $12.87 billion with earnings of $3.66 billion,...

Oct 25, 2026

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Legendary Revives Lionsgate Takeover Talks, Submits Offer

Merger talks between Lionsgate and Legendary have resumed, reviving the possibility of another studio sale. Legendary, the production company behind films like STREET FIGHTER and the DUNE franch...

Oct 25, 2026

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Film and TV Shoots in L.A. Continue to Drop Despite State Tax Credits

A disappointing report from FilmLA showed the city’s film and television production continuing to decline despite the state’s expanded film and tax credits. The report showed the number of production...

Oct 18, 2026

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After Nearly Buying Warner Bros., Netflix is Laying Off 1,000 Workers. What Happened?

After rumors had circulated for the past month, the reality of layoffs at Netflix became official this week when the company announced ahead of their October 20th earnings call that approximately 1,00...

Oct 18, 2026

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Cinema Collectibles Are Big Business, but Knowing What to Order Requires Strategy

One of the more unexpected developments in theatrical exhibition has been the emerging popularity of movie-themed popcorn buckets as collectibles. Much has been written about demand for these no...

Oct 18, 2026

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Paramount to Reopen Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades as L.A.’s Cinema Scene Roars Back

In another sign of the revitalization of Los Angeles’ cinema scene, Paramount Pictures announced on Tuesday that they would be taking over operations at the Bay Theater in the city’s Pacific Palisades...

Oct 11, 2026

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Ellison’s New Skydance Seeks to Wring More Profits from Movies

David Ellison spent much of the past week rolling out the new company name – Skydance – and management team for his long-sought-after Hollywood and media conglomerate that rolls up the assets of Param...

Oct 11, 2026

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Disney Pitches Paramount, Universal on Infinity Vision Brand

Is Infinity Vision the new IMAX? According to reporting from Bloomberg, Disney is in active talks with its fellow studios to get behind Infinity Vision in the marketing of its major new films. Disney...

Oct 11, 2026

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Netflix Is Sharpening the Layoff Axe

Netflix’s slowing growth and accompany drop in its stock price may be forcing the company to look for ways to cut costs, which could translate into job cuts. Puck’s Mathew Belloni broke news of a wave...