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Newsflash: Rotten Tomatoes Isn't Impacting Box Office Performance After All
2017 has been a rough year for Hollywood. Although we've had some wonderful surprises, such as Wonder Woman and Dunkirk, the reality is that this summer has seen a 16% drop on last year's box office. You have to go back 20 years to find a slower summer in the multiplex.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Passes 'Iron Man' At The Box Office
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is taking the world by storm! Marvel's latest blockbuster success, Spider-Man: Homecoming hit a box office milestone over the weekend. It made an additional $2.7 million in the domestic box office, bringing the film's domestic total to $318.8 million. That's important because it officially beats Iron Man's $318.4 million domestic total. The student has surpassed the master!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Bye Netflix: Disney Finalizes It Will Stream Marvel And Star Wars Movies After 2018 On Its Own Platform
UPDATE (Sept. 7, 2017 1:39pm): Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that the Disney and Star Wars movies will run on their own streaming service after theatrical release. Read on for more.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Disclosure Of The BBC's Top-Earning Stars Re-Ignites Global Gender Wage Gap Debate
Just how much is a celebrity worth? We've seen heated debate over celebrity pay over the last couple of years, especially in light of the gender pay gap between men and women in Hollywood. The last few days, though, have seen the UK embroiled in a similar debate, after the BBC disclosed details of their 96 employees who earn more than £150,000 a year. From Doctor Who to Strictly Come Dancing, the pay details have given us a window into a world that's a lot more unequal than we had ever realized.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix Share Prices Plummet - What's Next for the Media Powerhouse?
Today, we learned that a price increase over at Netflix cut subscriber growth to a three-year low. The market reacted pretty much as you'd expect, with shares devalued and a lot of commentators expressing real concerns about Netflix's future direction.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Seeing Red and Green With Envy: Disney Is Being Sued By 'Inside Out' Copyright Claimant
It looks like there will be some red, angry faces in the latest lawsuit to face the acclaimed House of Mouse. Even a huge company like #Disney isn't averse to the odd scandal over the years, but now it finds itself in some pretty hot water thanks to one of its best-loved films. We all remember the joyful tone of 2015's #InsideOut, Richard Kind's addictive Bing Bong Song, and a heartwarming tale about family life.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Check Out These Official 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Posters That Homage Three Famous Films From The Past
Spider-Man: Homecoming may have swung into theaters to almost unanimous critical acclaim, but things are decidedly mixed where its promotional material is concerned. Indeed, the campaign started well with a great first trailer and an initial batch of brilliant banners, but when the second wave came, well, things went a little south from there.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
'Superman: Red Son' Writer Says Warner Bros. Might Be Russian To Make A Movie Version
Justice League is the next big-screen outing for Henry Cavill's Superman, but if recent tweets from a DC Comics writer are to be believed, we may eventually be seeing Superman on our screens in quite a different way than expected. That's because Warner Bros. is apparently considering a live-action adaptation of a particularly bold Superman storyline.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Here's How Kevin Feige Convinced Sony To Lend Spider-Man To Marvel Studios
Much has already been written about the landmark deal between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures for shared live-action rights to Spider-Man, but a recent piece from The Hollywood Reporter has revealed plenty of new and intriguing information about the alliance. The feature explores what the partnership entails, and also discloses how Marvel’s head honcho, #KevinFeige, finally convinced Sony to share Spider-Man.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Johnny Depp Rejected An Early Script For 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5' Because It Had A Female Villain
It’s been a rough year or so for Johnny Depp. After the allegations of domestic abuse and a series of financial troubles, he’s attempting to redeem himself in the eyes of his fans by returning to one of his most famous roles: Captain Jack Sparrow. With its release date fast approaching, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has already generated a lot of positive buzz.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
4 New 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' BTS Pictures Tease Major Plot Points
(WARNING: This article contains mild-spoilers/speculation for Spider-Man Homecoming!) As each day goes by, we’re learning more and more about Spider-man: Homecoming — whether it’s the fact that it features tributes to other movies or the admittance that certain characters from the Spider-Man mythos won’t be appearing.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Studios Producer Reveals The 3 Ingredients Of Their Secret Winning Formula
Though Marvel fans still have Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther to look forward to, we are already eyeing next year's release Avengers: Infinity War with great anticipation. It’s not hard to see why! The humongous cast is filled with so many Hollywood darlings, fan-favorite characters and titanic talents, it’s a wonder that the Eye of Agamotto itself isn’t watering!
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks