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Cineworld CEO Blames NY Governor’s “Inflexibility” For Causing Company To Shut Down U.S. & U.K. Theaters Again

October 5, 2020 10:12 am

The fallout of the “No Time to Die” delay has had an absolutely massive effect on the future of the theatrical business. Not only is it likely that other films will move out of 2020 and take their chances in 2...

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‘No Time To Die’ Delayed Once Again, Moving To April 2021

Charles Barfield

October 2, 2020 4:21 pm

Box Office, News

Just a day ago, the new music video for Billie Eilish’s “No Time to Die” theme song was released. At the time, I said that it seemed as if the studio was moving full speed ahead on releasing the latest James B...

Ben Wheatley Filmed A Secret Horror Film During Lockdown Before Working On ‘Tomb Raider 2’

Charles Barfield

October 1, 2020 11:39 am

News

So, imagine a world where you’re an acclaimed filmmaker that has released four films and directed multiple episodes of TV over the past five years. Not only are you prolific, but you have just signed on to hel...

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Scorsese, Nolan & Many More Filmmakers Urge US Congress To Save Cinemas: “We Fear For Their Future”

Charles Barfield

October 1, 2020 11:21 am

Box Office, News

Cinemas are in trouble. And what makes it worse is that this existential problem facing movie theaters, which existed before the pandemic but has only been exacerbated by the virus, comes at a time when people...

Theater Owners Group Warns Cinemas Could Shut Down Again Due To Recent Film Delays

Charles Barfield

September 25, 2020 1:06 pm

Box Office, News

With the news this week that Disney decided to reshuffle most of its remaining 2020 film slate and pushed the majority to 2021, the fall schedule is looking grim. Sure, films are being released in theaters eve...

‘Songbird’: Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller Reportedly Threw COVID Protocols “Out The Window” During Filming

Charles Barfield

September 24, 2020 1:34 pm

News

With filming already restarting for some films and TV series, with more and more added daily, all eyes are on how studios and production companies handle COVID-19 safety protocols. We’ve already heard of studi...

Regal Cinemas’ Parent Company Reports Losses Of $1.6B & Warns Of “No Certainty” Ahead

Charles Barfield

September 24, 2020 11:38 am

Box Office, News

Cinemas around the world are in trouble. I know, I know, this is shocking, right? Well, the truth is that with each passing quarter, the financial disclosures from the large cinema chains are getting more and ...

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Jordan Peele Reportedly Wanted ‘Candyman’ Delayed To Avoid Encouraging People Back To Indoor Cinemas

Charles Barfield

September 23, 2020 10:57 am

Box Office, News

Since the debut of “Tenet” in theaters, analysts have been paying close attention to see if the current state of theaters (with reduced capacities and stringent safety protocols) could support a major studio r...

Cinema Chain CEO Says Studios Have “Abandoned The Movie Theaters” With Recent Delays

Charles Barfield

September 16, 2020 12:22 pm

Box Office, News

With the most recent moves that are expected to be made official soon, as “Black Widow” is expected to vacate it’s November 6 release date, there likely won’t be another major studio film in US theaters until ...

‘Mulan’: Disney CFO Says Streaming Release Was Driven By Customers’ Current Thoughts On Cinemas

Charles Barfield

September 10, 2020 12:38 pm

Box Office, News

While we have seen a number of films skip planned theatrical releases and head straight to Premium VOD and/or streaming since the pandemic first shut down cinemas in March, perhaps the biggest move was made re...

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