The days of theatrical releases followed by digital and disc sell throughs three months later are long gone, and it turns out it’s financially working out for the studios. One thing we’ve seen the rise of since the pandemic is the arrival of premium video-on-demand (PVOD) – premium-priced rentals or
“Mufasa” Continues Box-Office Comeback
With plenty of people returning to work on Monday, the last holiday box-office numbers are in and overall its a stronger start to the year than last year with $105 million spent at the box-office – up 22%. “Mufasa: The Lion King” continues its comeback after its soft start last
Nolan’s “Odyssey” To Film This Month?
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s ancient Greek epic “The Odyssey” is reportedly set to begin filming as early as this month. The Production Weekly listing for the film indicates the project’s shoot will run from January to April this year in the UK, Morocco and Italy. If accurate, that’s a relatively fast
Filmmaker Jeff Baena Has Died
Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, who directed comedies like “The Little Hours” and “Life After Beth,” has died. He was just 47. TMZ broke the news this morning, indicating his body was discovered on Friday at a Los Angeles residence according to the coroner’s office. A cause of death was not
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Review
A FUN (YET ULTIMATELY UNNECESSARY) RETURN TO THE NETHERWORLD Back in 1988, moviegoers everywhere were introduced the sleazy, charismatic, and wickedly fun bio-exorcist demon character in the dark fantasy comedy horror movie Beetlejuice. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie, which starred Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffery Jones, Catherine O’Hara,