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Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ Realizes His Tragic Life Is Actually A Comedy [CinemaCon]

April 2, 2019 10:17 pm

LAS VEGAS - Before footage of his "Joker" was screened at CinemaCon and before it was revealed in a teaser trailer to the world, director Todd Phillips wanted everyone to know they got it wrong. Whatever there ...

Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ & Chadwick Boseman’s ’21 Bridges’ Proves STX’s Future Is Bright [CinemaCon]

Gregory Ellwood

April 2, 2019 5:08 pm

Awards Campaign, News

LAS VEGAS - Simply put, STX isn't interested in your tentpole blockbusters. That's the message the mini-major has been sending to theater owners since it first pitched its wares at CinemaCon three years ago. As...

James Wan’s ‘Aquaman’ Looks To Build A New World In The DC Universe [CinemaCon]

Gregory Ellwood

April 25, 2018 2:00 am

Awards Campaign, News

LAS VEGAS - When James Wan told the audience at CinemaCon that Warner Bros. made him show a sneak peek at his highly anticipated next effort, "Aquaman," it prompted a light-hearted laugh from the crowd. But i...

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Han Solo First Encounter With Lando Calrissian Sneaked At CinemaCon

Gregory Ellwood

April 24, 2018 5:05 pm

Awards Campaign, News

LAS VEGAS - You never quite know what Walt Disney Studios is going to present at the annual CinemaCon convention. Sometimes the studio known for its popular brands will screen an entire movie two months before...

Movie Theater Association President Doesn’t Think Theaters Need “Saving,” Citing ‘Black Panther’

Charles Barfield

April 24, 2018 2:42 pm

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Many people view movie theaters like Tower Records. Those people believe that with the rise of streaming options, your local AMC or Regal will go the way of the legendary record store – extinct. But at this yea...

Tarantino Calls ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ The “Closest To ‘Pulp Fiction'” He’s Ever Done

Charles Barfield

April 24, 2018 11:00 am

News

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Yesterday marked the beginning of CinemaCon, the yearly convention where movie studios make presentations to theater exhibitors, showcasing their biggest and best offerings over the next year. This year, Sony d...

Hollywood Still Has A Huge Diversity Problem And 8 Other CinemaCon Thoughts

Gregory Ellwood

April 3, 2017 3:01 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The 2017 CinemaCon extravaganza was once again a whirlwind. But, isn’t it always? Theater owners grumbled about potential new high priced VOD windows and only one studio (Warner Bros.) even broached the subj...

Dylan O’Brien Seeks Revenge In ‘American Assassin’ And ‘Wonder’ Seems Too Sweet [CinemaCon]

Gregory Ellwood

March 30, 2017 9:29 pm

Awards Campaign, News

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LAS VEGAS – Lionsgate was the 10th and final studio to present its upcoming slate to the world’s theater owners today and they ended their event with an early screening of the upcoming Ryan Reynolds and Samuel ...

Jennifer Lawrence Is A ‘Red Sparrow’ And Channing Tatum Steals ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ [CinemaCon]

Gregory Ellwood

March 30, 2017 8:34 pm

Awards Campaign, News

LAS VEGAS — Some quick thoughts on a number of other 20th Century Fox sneaks from their CinemaCon presentation earlier today. “Red Sparrow” This Cold War era spy thriller from director Francis Lawrence find...

Pasek & Paul Look Like The Real Stars of Hugh Jackman’s ‘Greatest Showman On Earth’

Gregory Ellwood

March 30, 2017 4:14 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

LAS VEGAS – It’s been a great year so far for Hugh Jackman and 20th Century Fox. The pair have a longstanding relationship that most recently led to the box office and critical hit “Logan” last month. Next up, ...

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