Studios Still Need TheatresThroughout the pandemic, the future of movie theatres was questionable. On top of that, streaming services had also been introduced in a new way, releasing movies the same day as theatres, which made it difficult for theatrical exclusivity to stand a chance. The already struggling theaters seemed to be facing an existential [...]
Update: Amazon-MGM Merger On HoldThe Federal Trade Commission is overlooking Amazon’s purchase of MGM at a vast $8.45 billion. The pressure brought on by unions and the world of progressive politics called on the FTC to deny the acquisition, resulting in the FTC to examine the proposed deal to either block it or demand the [...]
The Compromise- AMC and Warner Bros to Give an Exclusive 45 days to Theaters Prior to Streaming AMC and Warner Bros. have decided that the studio’s movies will be exclusive to the theatres for 45 days prior to streaming services. This means that movies by Warner Bros. will not be available immediately like they previously had [...]
Emmy 2021 Nominations Streaming Services StandoutStreaming platforms have become a strong force within the film and entertainment industry over the last couple of years, especially this past year. The impact of streaming services is demonstrated through the high number of nominations seen at this year’s award season, including the 2021 Emmy Awards.HBO/HBO MAX in the [...]
Oscars 2022Although movie theatres around the world are reopening, upcoming films are still being impacted due to the pandemic. As a result, the 2022 Academy Awards have taken these factors into consideration and are allowing movies to go straight to streaming and still be eligible for the Oscars. The film industry took a huge hit [...]
CinemaCon 2021CinemaCon 2021 will be hosted and organized by the National Association of Theatre Owners at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in Las Vegas, NV on August 23, 2021 through August 26, 2021. The annual convention was originally scheduled in April and postponed after over a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Theatre owners, studio executives, movie connoisseurs, [...]
Did Amazon Buy MGM?Amazon has agreed to buy MGM for the premium price of $8.45 billion. The 97-year-old film and television studio will now be handing the e-commerce conglomerate an extensive collection of TV shows and movies, including some of the most well-known film franchises, “James Bond” and “Rocky.”The deal is almost as big as [...]
Director: Philip Barantini Writers: Philip Barantini, James Cummings Stars: Stephen Graham, Jason Flemyng, Vinette Robinson Enter the relentless pressure of a restaurant kitchen as a head chef wrangles his team on the busiest day of the year.
Director: Ross McCall Writers: Ross McCall Stars: Craig Fairbrass, Stephen Odubola, Jason Flemyng Tells the story of life in prison for Steve (Fairbrass), who is serving life after a double murder.
Director: Mathew Cullen Writers: Martin Amis (novel), Roberta Hanley Stars: Amber Heard, Billy Bob Thornton, Theo James Clairvoyant femme fatale Nicola Six has been living with a dark premonition of her impending death by murder. She begins a tangled love affair with three uniquely different men: one of whom she knows will be her murderer. [...]
