Henry Cavill has the looks, the fandom, and the franchises—so why are studios running scared? With flops piling up and streaming wins stacking higher, we ask the question: is Cavill box office poison, or just playing in the wrong arena?
What Danny McBride Gets About Movie Theaters That Hollywood Doesn’t
Danny McBride isn’t wrong: movie theaters aren’t dead, but the experience is in trouble. From neglected screens to bad audience behavior, the biggest threat to cinema isn’t streaming—it’s what happens inside the theater. But April’s box office boom proves people still care. So what now?
Hollywood Needs China but China Doesn’t Need Hollywood
There was a time not too long ago when a major Hollywood studio wouldn’t dare greenlight a $200 million blockbuster without factoring in China. It was automatic. China was the second box office home for just about every tentpole release. Entire franchise arcs were practically built with Chinese audiences in mind, and for a while, … Continue reading Hollywood Needs China but China Doesn’t Need Hollywood
Hollywood After Dark 