What A Century (Plus a Pandemic) Does to Moviegoing and Why It Matters
The box office is in trouble — again. And there’s little to learn from which desert action epic thrived, why Fall Guy fell short and Inside Out 2 opened bigger than The Incredibles 2. It’s just about time and change.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie/Theater Industry
COVID-19 will exacerbate and accelerate all underlying trends and grow the gaps between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.
7 Reasons Why Gaming IP Is Finally Taking Off in Film/TV
After decades of fan petitions and dreams, it’s clear that video game publishers, Hollywood, and general audiences are finally ready for gaming IP to be adapted to film and TV. Why now and what does this mean?
My OpEd for 'Business Week': “Hollywood Box Office Booms Even as Americans Stay Home and Chill"
Blockbusters like ‘Avengers: Endgame’ are setting new records, while movie tickets sold per person have hit a 92-year low.
The Next Frontier in Storytelling Universes and the Never Ending Desire for More
It’s all been leading to this.
My Blog for 'The Economist': “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gives the fans what they want
J.J. Abrams takes few risks in the final installment of the Skywalker trilogy. That is no bad thing
My Blog for 'The Economist': Will “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” rebalance Disney’s universe?
Getting the franchise right is crucial to Disney’s future in theme parks, toys and streaming.
TIFF Panel Video: The Big Screen: Have Rumours of My Demise Been Greatly Exaggerated?
A panel of industry experts will debate the state of the cinematic experience, discuss industry and audience trends, as well as discuss the new opportunities that today’s marketplace offers.
The Absurdities of 'Franchise Fatigue' and Sequelitis (Or, What Is Happening to the Box Office?!)
Another day, another box office disappointment. Or record. Or franchise hit. Or franchise RIP. Or indie sleeper. Or indie sleep-with-the-fishes. What's going on?
'Star Wars' Fatigue Is a Myth (but Disney’s Mistakes Were Real, Costly and Avoidable)
Following the financial failure of "Solo," many are screaming of “Star Wars" fatigue. But it’s more likely we're seeing the accrued costs of avoidable mistakes stemming from Disney’s prioritization of timelines over creative vision.
Disney, Economic Gravity, and Vibranium Physics
Disney's films have become so successful they're now the company's greatest competition. But George Lucas and Stan Lee know the answer: building your own universe.