Piracy was on the verge of extinction until streaming services got greedy. With HBO Max raising prices and deleting shows, audiences are rediscovering the high seas — not out of rebellion, but out of self-defense.
Why Movie Studios don’t care about Movie Theaters anymore
In 2024, subscription streaming services pulled in over $40 billion in U.S. consumer spending. That number absolutely dwarfs the domestic box office, which landed around $7.5 billion. For anyone still treating theatrical numbers as the end-all, it’s time to adjust your perspective. The box office isn’t the final word on a movie’s success anymore—it’s the … Continue reading Why Movie Studios don’t care about Movie Theaters anymore
Ted Sarandos Says Theaters Are Dead. Sinners Just Said Otherwise.
There’s this ongoing argument right now between people like Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and the diehard defenders of movie theaters. Sarandos went up on stage at the TIME100 Summit and basically said what he’s been hinting at for years: movie theaters are an outmoded idea. Not dead exactly, but fading. People would rather just stay home, … Continue reading Ted Sarandos Says Theaters Are Dead. Sinners Just Said Otherwise.
Netflix “Saved” Hollywood—After Burning It to the Ground
Let’s be honest—Tarantino has a point. The movie industry has changed drastically, and not always for the better. The pandemic didn’t just disrupt theaters; it flipped the entire system on its head. Streaming exploded, theaters shut down, and audiences got used to watching the latest releases from their couches. For Tarantino, the year 2019—when Once … Continue reading Netflix “Saved” Hollywood—After Burning It to the Ground
More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off: Madame Web got more views than Deadpool & Wolverine in their first couple weeks of streaming. Not in theaters—God, no—but on streaming. According to Nielsen, Madame Web pulled 16 million views on Netflix, while Deadpool & Wolverine hit 15.8 million on Disney+. And if that sounds like an alternate … Continue reading More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Hollywood After Dark 