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The nominations are being announced by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman from the headquarters of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney's live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?
The pop star plays Glinda in the film, while Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, is nominated as the lead.
And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?
The long-delayed Marvel-Disney movie generated $80 million at the domestic box office and another $60 million on the Disney+ streaming platform.
The creator of the popular "Madea" films was recognized for his "cultural influence."
Even though it was streaming at the same time, moviegoers flocked to theaters. But with caps on seating capacity, analysts said, the take was about half of what was normal.
For Adam Aron, who runs AMC Entertainment, the world's largest movie theater chain, the past year has been filled with twists and turns. And no one knows the ending.
The entertainment conglomerate's vastness, once its strength, has posed a challenge during the pandemic.
Depending on ticket sales, the R-rated musical fantasia about Elton John could have ripple effects for its star, its studio and the wider film industry.
Alan Bergman was promoted to co-chairman of Walt Disney Studios, and Alan Horn, chairman, extended his contract. In a separate move, the producer Amy Pascal will leave Sony for Universal.
Showing in just 34 theaters, "The Favourite" had early results in line with two of last year's Oscar-season hits, "Lady Bird" and "The Shape of Water."
A limited number of cinemas will receive an exclusive period of one to three weeks to play the films " a departure from Netflix's streaming model.
Huge turnout for "Venom" and "A Star Is Born" gave Hollywood its best October weekend ever. "Venom" came in first place, but both films exceeded expectations.
From MoviePass to Alamo Drafthouse, more companies are getting into the ticket subscription business. Here's a survey of some of the most prominent.
Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter will take over as the chief creative officers at Disney Animation and Pixar following the resignation of John Lasseter.
Mark Wahlberg received $1.5 million for reshoots of the kidnapping drama after it cut out the disgraced Spacey. Michelle Williams got just a small per diem.
Users can go to the movies once a day for $9.95 a month. While multiplexes doubt that's sustainable, the chief executive, who slashed the price, says, "We seem to have hit a nerve in America…
Disney has achieved great success under the leadership of Robert A. Iger. But he is likely to be judged on the success of his 21st Century Fox deal.
"I took action," the director Ridley Scott said of his whirlwind reshoot of "All the Money in the World," which featured Christopher Plummer in a role originally filmed by Mr. Spacey.
Disney scored big with Marvel's 'Thor: Ragnarok," which took in more than $400 million globally over the weekend.
The academy has long insisted that professional achievement is what counts, but now it stands at a precipice, and Harvey Weinstein could change everything.
Disney once owned Miramax, which Harvey Weinstein co-founded. Mr. Weinstein is also a longtime Democratic donor with ties to the Clintons and the Obamas.
The theater chain has invested $20 million in the start-up Dreamscape Immersive and will open six locations offering V.R. experiences in the next 18 months.
