Eric Houtkooper

Eric Houtkooper

Saugatuck • Chicago • New York
Founder of Movie News Pro. B.F.A. in Motion Picture Production, School of Visual Arts in New York. Jurist for the Screen Test Student Fest at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Chicago.
11
Jun

Don't Mess With The Mouse: Disney Sues AI Firm Midjourney

Midjourney has a fight on their hands.
2 min read
10
Jun

The Island of Misfit Toys: Movie Studios Cast Off TV Assets

No one wants a Charlie in the Box.
3 min read
09
Jun

Warners Spinoff: Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate

While the split for WBD was anticipated, suddenly everyone is a critic.
3 min read
06
Jun

Ballerina Takes The Stage: Can Lionsgate Outperform The Chatter?

Lionsgate has the tools to prove the haters wrong. Now they must deliver.
3 min read
05
Jun

New York State of Mind

So many rock docs so little time!
3 min read
04
Jun

Profit Pinch: Studios Lay Off Employees While Theaters Increase Ads

Who doesn't want to sit through even more ads before the movie?
2 min read
03
Jun

Movie Studios Worry About Mergers While AI Advances

Artificial intelligence is not going away, people. Get your popcorn ready.
3 min read
02
Jun

Family Friendly Movies Remain In Demand, But Success Is Hard To Predict

Karate Kid: Legends' slow start makes How To Train Your Dragon a crucial test for Universal.
2 min read
31
May

Weekend: Streaming's Upcoming Game Of Musical Chairs

The streaming space is set for a shake-out. Cue the music!
2 min read
30
May

Big Studio Reboots & Sequels Dominate, But For How Long?

Superhero fatigue and reboot backlash hasn't taken over (yet), but there are clouds on the horizon. Also, wanna buy David Lynch's stuff?
3 min read


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