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Monday, December 11, 2017

Fox Picks Up Leading 27 Golden Globes Nominations as Disney Deal Looms by Brent Lang

It was a big morning for 20th Century Fox, as the film studio picked up a leading 27 Golden Globes nominations on Monday. The haul was more than any other studio and more than double the num…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:21PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

‘Come From Away,’ Hit Broadway Musical, Being Made Into Feature Film by Brent Lang

“Come From Away,” the Tony Award-winning musical hit, will be made into a feature film. The Mark Gordon Company has picked up rights to the Broadway show and has enlisted Irene S…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:51PM
Friday, November 10, 2017

Replacing Kevin Spacey on ‘All the Money in the World’ Will Cost Millions by Brent Lang

Ridley Scott’s decision to fire embattled actor Kevin Spacey and replace him with Christopher Plummer comes at a financial risk and carries a significant price tag, as the director rac…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:34PM
Monday, November 6, 2017

Disney-Fox Rumors Underscore Changing Business Landscape, Even for Murdochs by Brent Lang

Investors are salivating over the possibility that the Walt Disney Co. will snap up parts of 21st Century Fox. Reports that the two media companies had held talks in recent weeks sent Fox s…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:48PM

Kevin Spacey Fallout: ‘All the Money in the World’ Yanked From AFI Fest by Brent Lang

Sony Pictures is pulling “All the Money in the World” from AFI Fest in the wake of sexual harassment and assault allegations against star Kevin Spacey. Variety reported earlier o…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:45PM

Kevin Spacey Scandal: Sony May Move ‘All the Money in the World’ Release (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Sony Pictures is considering moving the release date of “All the Money in the World” and is weighing canceling its American Film Institute premiere next week, according to inside…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:59PM
Friday, November 3, 2017

‘House of Cards’ Producers Consider Killing Off Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Producers are exploring several options for getting “House of Cards” back on track in the wake of sexual assault and harassment allegations against star Kevin Spacey. One scenari…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:15PM
Monday, October 30, 2017

Kevin Spacey’s ‘All the Money in the World’ Moving Forward With December Release by Brent Lang

“All the Money in the World” will move forward with its December release despite a sexual assault accusation involving Kevin Spacey. The film is still set to premiere at the AFI…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:29PM
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Denzel Washington Thriller ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ Premiering at Toronto Film Festival by Brent Lang

Denzel Washington will travel to the Toronto International Film Festival for the world premiere of “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” The film’s inclusion in the gathering demonstrate…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:24AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Summer Box Office Report Card: From Disney to Universal, Grading Popcorn Season by Brent Lang

Hollywood studios may be scared to show their summer report cards to their corporate bosses. After all, ticket sales were down 12% year-over-year as flops like “The Mummy” and &#…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:33PM

Toronto Adds Films From Aaron Sorkin, Louis C.K., Brie Larson by Brent Lang

New works from Aaron Sorkin, John Woo, Louis C.K. and Brie Larson will make the trek North to screen at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The Canadian gathering added 10…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:16AM
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Lionsgate Earnings Beat Projections Thanks to TV Profits, ‘La La Land’ by Brent Lang

Lionsgate’s first quarter earnings easily beat Wall Street projections thanks to profits at its television operation and the home entertainment performance of “La La Land. Revenu…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:18PM
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Tony Awards 2017: ‘Hello Dolly!,’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Up for Top Honors by Brent Lang

“Hello Dolly!,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” and “A Doll’s House, Part 2” are among the plays and musicals that are hoping to be crowned winners at the 71st …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:37PM
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Disney Dates ‘Lion King’ and ‘Frozen 2,’ Pushes Fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ Film to 2020 by Brent Lang

Disney dated a slew of films on Tuesday, including “Star Wars: Episode IX,” the live-action “Lion King” reboot, and “Frozen 2.” It also moved the openings…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:31PM
Monday, April 17, 2017

First Look at Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in ‘A Star Is Born’ by Brent Lang

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are about to go where Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand have gone before. Filming began Monday on “A Star Is Born,” the latest remake of the the oft-…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:39PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Cinemacon: Disney Plays Hold ‘Em in Vegas, Announces ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’ Details by Brent Lang

LAS VEGAS — Disney can be forgiven for phoning it in. Fresh off a $7 billion year at the global box office, the studio raced through its upcoming releases at a sprinter’s pace du…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:07AM
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Movie Theater Industry’s Top Lobbyist Knocks Trump Style Economic Policies by Brent Lang

John Fithian, the top lobbyist for the movie theater industry, hit back at rising populism around the globe in an address to studio executives and distributors on Tuesday. …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:31PM
Monday, March 27, 2017

How Adam Aron is Transforming AMC and Shaking Up the Movie Theater Business by Brent Lang

Adam Aron likes to hit the ground running. Within two months of taking the top job at AMC Entertainment in January 2016, he had negotiated a $1.1 billion deal to buy Carmike Cinemas, transfo…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM
Sunday, March 19, 2017

‘Beauty and the Beast’: 5 Reasons the Disney Fantasy Scored at the Box Office by Brent Lang

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” scored with audiences, racking up a massive $170 million domestically to become the biggest March debut ever and the seventh-best opening in…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:58PM
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

‘Beauty and the Beast’: Ian McKellen Jokes Disney Film is a ‘Gay Extravaganza’ by Brent Lang

Ian McKellen poked fun at the controversy swirling around the inclusion of a gay character in “Beauty and the Beast” during the Disney film’s New York City premiere on Mond…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:20AM
Monday, February 27, 2017

Oscars Producers, Academy Fail to Apologize to ‘La La Land’ Filmmakers for Best Picture Fiasco by Brent Lang

It’s been roughly 17 hours since “La La Land” was mistakenly crowned the best picture winner Sunday night, while the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the pro…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:28PM
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Disney Has Worst Track Record Backing Black Directors (Study) by Brent Lang

The seven major Hollywood studios have failed to elevate minorities and women to the director’s chair over the past decade, according to a new report by the University of Southern Cali…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:24PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Oscars: ‘La La Land’ Ties All-Time Record With 14 Nominations by Brent Lang

“La La Land,” a musical tribute to Los Angeles, dominated the Oscar nominations on Tuesday, picking up 14 nods to tie the record set by “Titanic” and “All About…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:41AM
Monday, December 19, 2016

Disney Becomes First Ever Studio to Hit $7 Billion at Global Box Office by Brent Lang

Disney has shattered industry records, setting a new benchmark for annual box office revenues to become the first studio to hit $7 billion globally. All it took was a “Star Wars”…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:16PM
Sunday, December 18, 2016

Box Office: ‘Rogue One’ Scores Massive $155 Million Debut as Star Wars Fans Flock to Theaters by Brent Lang

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” sold out multiplexes around the country and brought fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The “Star Wars” prequel scored …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:31AM
Monday, December 12, 2016

Golden Globe Nominations: ‘La La Land’ Tops 2017 Nods, ‘Moonlight’ Close Behind by Brent Lang

“La La Land,” a musical ode to Los Angeles, topped the Golden Globe nominations on Monday, picking up seven nods. It was followed closely behind by “Moonlight,” a low…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:28AM
Sunday, December 11, 2016

‘La La Land’ Could Be the Year’s Most Radical Box Office Hit by Brent Lang

When it comes to movie musicals, there’s a reason Hollywood doesn’t make them like they used to. “La La Land,” a throwback to a time when bursting out in song was a f…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:43PM

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Narrowly Edges Out ‘Office Christmas Party,’ ‘La La Land’ Impresses by Brent Lang

Disney’s “Moana” topped a sleepy weekend at the multiplexes, earning $18.8 million to lead the domestic box office. It was the third straight victory for the animated adven…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:04PM
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

‘La La Land’ Director’s Ex-Wife Gets Last-Minute Executive Producer Credit (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Only the most astute viewers of “La La Land” will notice a slight change to the final cut of a movie that many expect will be a formidable Oscar contender. That’s because J…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:27PM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Universal, Warner Bros. Talking to Theater Owners About Offering Films in Homes Early by Brent Lang

Universal and Warner Bros. are having discussions with theater chains about possibly limiting the amount of time between a film’s theatrical release and its debut on home entertainment…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:04PM
Sunday, November 27, 2016

‘Moana’ Is Just the Latest Feminist, Progressive Disney Hit by Brent Lang

The box office success of “Moana” confirms Disney’s status atop the pecking order of major studios. It owes its apex predator status to the way it has deftly bolstered and …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:23PM

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