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Hollywood

Rob Bonta Is About to Start Charging David Ellison $7M a Day

Paramount's $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery has cleared the Justice Department and 68 jurisdictions. It now runs through one office in California—and Rob Bonta is in no hurry.
By Mónica Marie Zorrilla
Portrait of American fantasy author Brandon Sanderson taken on June 3, 2011.

Can Brandon Sanderson Help Apple Break Hollywood’s Fantasy Spell?

Apple is betting on Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe to build a durable fantasy franchise. The author’s direct relationship with millions of readers may offer Apple something more valuable than familiar intellectual property: a built-in audience.
By Brandon Katz
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 08: Christopher Nolan interacts with fans during the Universal Pictures "The Odyssey" Paris Premiere at Le Grand Rex on July 08, 2026 in Paris, France.

‘The Odyssey”s Early Data Confirms Christopher Nolan’s Star Power

Christopher Nolan’s unmatched star power is turning The Odyssey into a major theatrical event, with audience demand already surging.
By Brandon Katz
People cross the street near billboards advertising the new "Superman" film in Times Square

With a $122M Debut, James Gunn’s Superman Begins DC’s High-Stakes Franchise Reset

By Andy Meek
A woman in a yellow evening gown standing in front of a dark green backdrop.

Why Some Movies Hit Theaters While Others Go Straight to Home Screens

By Brandon Katz
David Zaslav in a striped suit and white shirt.

David Zaslav Faces Pay Cut After Warner Bro. Discovery’s Split—But Remains a Top-Earning CEO

By Andy Meek
Tom Cruise attends the "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning" Mexico Red Carpet and Premiere

Action Franchises Still Thrill Gen Z—With the Right Stars and Strategy

By Brandon Katz
Jennifer Aniston, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Reese Witherspoon attend the Apple TV+'s "The Morning Show" World Premiere

Apple TV+ Leads Streaming’s Return to Old Hollywood Economics

By Brandon Katz
A group photo of Bridgerton characters wearing black and white.

Unpacking British Shows’ Enduring Appeal to American Audiences

By Brandon Katz
An opera scene from Schoenberg in Hollywood shows a woman and a man mid-dance with exaggerated expressions as they clasp hands, while another man in a dark three-piece suit stands behind them, with a large musical staff projected in the background.

‘Schoenberg in Hollywood’ Lands in L.A.

By Jordan Riefe
The Hollywood sign outside an airplane window

Trump’s Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign Movies Pushes Hollywood to the Edge

By Brandon Katz
Camilla Belle smiling to the camera against a cream color background.

A24’s $3.5B Valuation Pushes the Indie Studio Toward Blockbusters

By Brandon Katz
Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California on July 27, 2024.

Can Superhero Films Still Fly? Marvel and DC Face a Reckoning

By Brandon Katz
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine.

How Marvel Masters Storytelling Across Movies, TV, Video Games and Books

By Brandon Katz
A view of the Hollywood Hills.

The Decline of Originality in Hollywood: a Look at the Numbers

By Brandon Katz
A suite looking out at the cityscape. There is a balcony with two chairs

The Best Hotels in West Hollywood

By Allie Lebos
A black-and-white still from the 1950 film Born Yesterday, featuring Judy Holliday reclining on a luxurious bed with a newspaper in hand, smiling at William Holden, who sits beside her in a suit and glasses with his arms crossed.

The Oscar Upset That Stunned Hollywood: The ‘Best Actress’ Shock of 1951

By Charley Soderbergh
A blonde woman in a black jacket.

Netflix Pivots to Theatre With Greta Gerwig’s New Movie: Opportunities and Challenges

By Brandon Katz
A man and woman in formal attire.

Why Hollywood No Longer Produces Superstars

By Brandon Katz
A Lord of the Rings billboard

Why Hollywood Hasn’t Created a Blockbuster Like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ in 23 Years

By Brandon Katz
A collage of seven people

From Shonda Rhimes to Taylor Sheridan: 7 Hitmakers Shaping Hollywood’s Future

By Brandon Katz
Shameik Moore during the Red Carpet Premiere of SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE at Regency Village Theatre.

The Changing Logic of Making Hollywood’s Next Blockbuster Franchise

By Brandon Katz
Oscar movies

Why Some Oscar-Winning Movies Make Money and Others Don’t

By Brandon Katz
Paramount

The Inevitable Decline of Movies

By Brandon Katz
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