Brooks Barnes
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‘Bros’ Fails at the Box Office, as ‘Smile’ Arrives at No. 1
Promoted as the first gay romantic comedy from a major studio, “Bros” sold $4.8 million in tickets, about 40 percent less than expected.
Film Academy’s Museum Connects With Visitors in First Year
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures attracted about 20 percent more people than it expected since opening in September 2021. Now it needs to keep...
Women and Gen Z Drive ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Box Office
Harry Styles powered the critically drubbed and controversy-entangled movie to a solid $19.2 million in estimated ticket sales at North American cinemas.
NBC Revives Tarnished Golden Globe Telecast, Citing Reforms
The company said it was bringing the awards show back under a one-year agreement, to be broadcast on Jan. 10 and streaming on Peacock.
‘The Woman King’ Surprises With $19 Million at the Box Office
The Gina Prince-Bythewood historical drama, starring Viola Davis, did at least 25 percent better than analysts had expected.
At Corporate Pep Rally, Disney CEO Pitches Warmer, Fuzzier Side
At this weekend’s D23 Expo in California, Bob Chapek worked to rebrand himself after a difficult start to his tenure.
‘CoCocomelon’ Video Game Is a First for Fast-Growing Moonbug
Video games for toddlers are a promising business — albeit a tricky one, given parental concerns about screen time.
Movie Theaters Had a Great Summer. But There’s a Plot Twist.
Hits like “Top Gun: Maverick” seemed to lead a revival, yet one chain is preparing for bankruptcy, another is awash in debt and blockbusters are...
Disney Considers a Membership Plan to Leverage Its Empire for Disney+
Seeking to fulfill a promise to make Disney+ profitable by 2024, the company is weighing stepping up its efforts to cross-sell its offerings.
Disney Profit Jumps 50 Percent, Buoyed by Theme Parks
The company also added millions of subscribers to its streaming services and unveiled details of an ad-supported Disney+.