Digital audience measurement still lacking
BIZMOLOGY — Here’s a conundrum for the movie industry, recently reported by The New York Times: Consumers are shifting viewing habits from the box office to newer channels like Netflix and Amazon, but...
View ArticleEditor’s Choice: End of film
BIZMOLOGY — According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, “End of film: Paramount first studio to stop distributing film prints,” the studio’s Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues was the last movie...
View ArticleEditor’s Choice: Lessons for harnessing creativity
BIZMOLOGY — An excerpt from author Ed Catmull’s book Creativity, Inc. reveals how computer-generated moviemaker Pixar Animation Studios has been so successful at fostering and harnessing creativity....
View ArticleUS talent agencies venture outside Hollywood for growth
BIZMOLOGY — Changes in the entertainment world are signaling seismic shifts for top talent agencies, according to a State of the Agency report from Variety. While the report is from last year, its...
View ArticleWill Fewer Seats Mean Bigger Movie Theater Business?
BIZMOLOGY — AMC Entertainment, the movie theater industry‘s second-largest chain, is betting that fewer seats mean more business. According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the...
View ArticleStudios Rejoice as 3D Makes a Comeback
Not unlike the underdog hero of a big Hollywood movie, 3D appears to be making a comeback. Just a year ago, industry followers had been wondering if the format was losing its luster due to declining...
View ArticleRelativity Media and Lions Gate Illustrate Film Industry Volatility
The movie business has not suffered as badly as the music and television industries in the digital age. However, Hollywood studios are not printing money the way they once were. The high-stakes...
View ArticleSummer Movies Set to Rev Up Motorcycle Sales
The nation’s 7,000 motorcycle dealers should expect a pickup in foot traffic at a time when sales typically begin to stall until spring, thanks to Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Walt Disney...
View ArticleThe Business of “Star Wars”
Resorting to hyberbole isn’t really an issue in a discussion of the business impact of Star Wars — when it comes to big money, the franchise is a force to be reckoned with. The force won’t just drive...
View ArticleExecutives on the Move: The Week of April 4th – 8th
Here are just a few of the interesting executive changes making headlines over this past week: Disney’s COO Sees No Sign of Promotion, Moves On More than a year ago, longtime Walt Disney veteran Tom...
View ArticleChina’s Film Industry Targets Merchandising for Growth
China’s movie industry is booming and is soon to surpass Hollywood in terms of box office revenue, a milestone that will make China the world’s largest movie market as soon as next year. Despite this...
View ArticleWhat Is IMAX Doing in China?
What is IMAX doing in China, and what does it mean for the movie business? In short: IMAX is expanding its presence significantly in the country, aiming to capitalize on a major growth opportunity for...
View ArticleIndustry Lowdown: Information Sector
Our D&B First Research editorial team compiles the latest industry information to give professionals a deal-making edge. Sales reps that spend 15 minutes reviewing industry talking points can glean...
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