Sinners Returns for Halloween, Black Phone 2 Scores at Box Office, California Expands Film Tax Credits
Horror Re-IMAXined: "Sinners" Returns for Halloween Haunts
Warner Bros. is giving moviegoers a Halloween treat by bringing back their hit horror flick, "Sinners", to IMAX theaters. But that is not all; some select IMAX locations will be screening the film in IMAX 70MM. Prepare for some scares on an epic scale.
California Dreamin': Tax Credits Spark Production Boom
The Golden State is rolling out the red carpet, or rather, the tax credits. Fifty-two film projects just qualified for California's film incentives, injecting a cool $1.4 billion into the local economy and creating an estimated 8,900 jobs for cast and crew. Looks like Hollywood is staying put, at least for now.
Dakota Johnson Steps Behind the Camera
Actress Dakota Johnson is officially trading in her acting shoes for a director's chair with her debut feature, "A Tree Is Blue". The film, penned by Vanessa Burghardt, is already generating buzz, with Charli XCX and Jessica Alba circling roles. Talk about a triple threat.
Global Toy Story: Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" Gets the Hasbro & Mattel Treatment
The animated feature film, "KPop Demon Hunters" is not just a box office draw; it is a bonafide franchise. Netflix has struck a major toy deal with Hasbro and Mattel, proving that demon-fighting K-pop is definitely kid-approved.
Horror Still Reigns: "Black Phone 2" Scores Big for Blumhouse
Variety's "Daily Variety" podcast breaks down the box office success of "Black Phone 2" and the overall dominance of horror films this year. Turns out, audiences are still screaming for more scares at the cinema, making it a killer year for the genre.
Warner Bros. Discovery: Is a Sale on the Horizon?
The rumor mill is churning, and whispers of a potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale are growing louder. While multiple parties may be interested, Paramount is currently seen as the most likely contender to acquire the media giant. Stay tuned for potential blockbuster deals.
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🎯 On The Radar
- Stephen Fry's Timey-Wimey Comedy Gets a Release Date
"Time Travel Is Dangerous", starring and narrated by Stephen Fry, is set to warp into theaters this November. Get ready for some sci-fi laughs.
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Streaming subscription prices continue to climb, with HBO Max and Peacock leading the charge. Prepare your wallets for the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment costs.
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