caption “Aladdin” is one of the anticipated movies of 2019. source Disney It was quite a rebound year for the movie business in 2018. After a year of big-budget duds and attendance hitting a 25-year low in 2017, seeing theaters full this entire year was a big morale boost for the industry. In fact, the domestic box office set a box office record with a $11.38 billion take (and still climbing). But there were also big changes to the industry that will be felt in 2019 and beyond. The popularity of MoviePass has given a boost to movie ticket subscription plans (whether or not that company stays in business), and Disney buying 20th Century Fox proves that the movie studio system as we’ve known it for decades is disappearing. Here we look at 5 things to keep an eye out for in 2019: 1. Expect more movie ticket subscription options source Hollis Johnson/Business Insider One of the big stories at the movies in 2018 was the rise (and colossal fall) … [Read more...] about 5 trends that could shake up the movie business in 2019
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5 things to look out for at the movies in 2019 — from the movie ticket subscription wars to the likelihood of another record-breaking box office year
It was quite a rebound year for the movie business in 2018. After a year of big-budget duds and attendance hitting a 25-year low in 2017, seeing theatres full this entire year was a big morale boost for the industry. In fact, the domestic box office set a box office record with a $US11.38 billion take (and still climbing). But there were also big changes to the industry that will be felt in 2019 and beyond. The popularity of MoviePass has given a boost to movie ticket subscription plans (whether or not that company stays in business), and Disney buying 20th Century Fox proves that the movie studio system as we’ve known it for decades is disappearing. Here we look at 5 things to keep an eye out for in 2019: 1. Expect more movie ticket subscription options One of the big stories at the movies in 2018 was the rise (and colossal fall) of MoviePass. But what the company showed the industry is that theatergoers love a subscription model as much as they love one for their favourite … [Read more...] about 5 things to look out for at the movies in 2019 — from the movie ticket subscription wars to the likelihood of another record-breaking box office year
The 9 biggest Hollywood winners of 2018 and 5 losers who wish this year never happened
Disney and Marvel Studios topped the box office this year, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson proved that he’s the biggest movie star in the world. Meanwhile, Claire Foy starred in three box-office bombs, and Kevin Hart butchered his chance at being Oscars host. As with any year, 2018 saw ups and downs in the entertainment world. From Disney’s box-office domination, to Kevin Hart’s swift rise and fall as Oscars host, the year saw records broken and controversies arise. Former CBS CEO Les Moonves was ousted after a dozen women accused him of sexual assault or harassment. Meanwhile, Queen saw a resurgence as its biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” exceeded expectations at the box office. We’ve rounded up nine winners and five losers in Hollywood from 2018 below: Winners: Disney and Marvel Studios Marvel Studios has mastered its cinematic universe, and everything it has worked toward the last decade culminated in “Avengers: Infinity War” … [Read more...] about The 9 biggest Hollywood winners of 2018 and 5 losers who wish this year never happened
The 100 highest-grossing movies of all time at the worldwide box office
The highest-grossing movies of all time are a mixed bag of action movies, superhero movies, animated movies, and more. But the majority have one thing in common: they’re just one piece in a larger franchise. Whether it’s the Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Middle-Earth, Harry Potter, Transformers, or any other major pop-culture series, these are beloved across the world. That makes the top two movies on the list, two original movies not part of a franchise (yet), all the more surprising. But the lesson there is to trust James Cameron. The highest-grossing movies ever are also a mix of well-reviewed and critically panned ones, from “Black Panther” to “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” The list proves that, sometimes, audiences will see a movie no matter what the critics say, but great movies can also still rake in plenty of cash. We’ve provided the top 100 biggest movies of all time, based on worldwide … [Read more...] about The 100 highest-grossing movies of all time at the worldwide box office
Netflix is deleting 57 movies and TV shows this month — here’s what you need to watch before it does
When Netflix Australia launched in 2015, it promised that no content would be deleted month-to-month. Those days are now over. As licensing agreements begin to expire, more and more content is beginning to disappear from the service. This month’s casualties include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, American Sniper, Knock Knock, Children of Men and the critically acclaimed sci-fi series The Expanse. Watch them while you’ve still got the chance! The following list – which comes courtesy of the New On Netflix website – consist of third-party content that Netflix pays a licencing fee to show on its streaming platform. (Netflix Originals aren’t going anywhere, thankfully.) Included below are the dates when these movies and TV shows are slated for deletion – so make sure you watch them before the nominated cut-off. Movies Leaving Netflix In September Some heavy hitters will be bidding adieu to Netflix users this month, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. … [Read more...] about Netflix is deleting 57 movies and TV shows this month — here’s what you need to watch before it does