I wonder the same thing as we've seen many end up in bankruptcy post-pandemic and emerging earlier this year. Some of the regional ones might end up folding, but the chains like AMC and Regal (Cineworld) will likely survive.
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Hopefully this will mean more Disney films will get into the Middle Kingdom again.China’s Bona Film to Invest in ‘Avatar,’ ‘Deadpool’ Franchise Titles via Chip Seelig Deal
Chinese studio Bona Film will invest in a slate of Hollywood movies including ‘Avatar’ and ‘Deadpool’ via a Chip Seelig deal.
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Sorry for those losing their jobs, but probably a needed thing as they are trying to streamline all the studios under the Disney umbrella.Pixar has reportedly confirmed layoffs are coming to the studio later in 2024.
"Disney-owned animation studio Pixar is poised to undergo layoffs this year, TechCrunch has learned and the company confirmed. While sources at the company said the layoffs would be significant and as high as 20% — or reductions that would see Pixar’s team of 1,300 dropped to under 1,000 over the coming months — Pixar says those numbers are too high. Rather, the studio said the number of impacted employees is still being determined due to factors like production schedules and staffing for future greenlit films.
The studio stressed the layoffs are not imminent, but will take place later this year as Pixar focuses on making less content.
According to insiders, the Pixar layoffs include headcount that was hired for Disney+ — hires Disney pushed on Pixar to produce for its streaming division, which hasn’t yet turned a profit."
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Disney-owned animation studio Pixar is poised to undergo layoffs this year, TechCrunch has learned and the company confirmed. While sources at the company
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Yeah, they are making tons of money off that movie.Oscars: Searchlight Propels Disney to Top of Nominations Scorecard Ahead of Universal, Netflix
Other highlights: Apple Original Films picked up a best ever 13 noms, while 'Oppenheimer' is Universal's most nominated film in history and this year's overall leader.
I chuckle at all those who thought buying 20thC Fox was a bad idea.
I hate to think of how much they spent on "for your consideration" gifts they sent out for votes and what they spent for the nomination.
Not everything is measured in cash.Yeah, they are making tons of money off that movie.
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Plus the people involved will have their measurable qualities go up…thus we are now finally hearing murmurings on Cruella 2 with Emma Stone being a favorite for best actress
I can see this happening given Disney’s light release schedule in 2024Disney is reportedly considering taking a Disney+ movie starring Daisy Ridley and moving it to a theatrical release.
"In an arguable first for a Disney+ movie, Disney is contemplating a theatrical release for the Daisy Ridley starring, Joachim Rønning directed feature take of Glenn Stout’s Young Woman and the Sea after the picture scored quite well.
Deadline is hearing that a May 31 theatrical release date is being eyed with a big global campaign, further boosted by a Summer Olympics 2024 campaign tied to the movie’s Disney+ release over the summer. These dates aren’t ironclad, and could still be flexible. Presumably, talent needs to be looped in on their deals as this film goes from streaming to theatrical."
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Daisy Ridley Movie ‘Young Woman And The Sea’ Officially Swimming From Disney+ To May Theatrical Release – Update
Daisy Ridley movie 'Young Woman and the Sea' sets May 31 theatrical release after being conceived for Disney+
I sort of expected this sort of thing to happen, not just with this film but others that had moved into 2025 and beyond. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a few more get shifted into 2024.Disney is reportedly considering taking a Disney+ movie starring Daisy Ridley and moving it to a theatrical release.
"In an arguable first for a Disney+ movie, Disney is contemplating a theatrical release for the Daisy Ridley starring, Joachim Rønning directed feature take of Glenn Stout’s Young Woman and the Sea after the picture scored quite well.
Deadline is hearing that a May 31 theatrical release date is being eyed with a big global campaign, further boosted by a Summer Olympics 2024 campaign tied to the movie’s Disney+ release over the summer. These dates aren’t ironclad, and could still be flexible. Presumably, talent needs to be looped in on their deals as this film goes from streaming to theatrical."
Details at the link below.
Daisy Ridley Movie ‘Young Woman And The Sea’ Officially Swimming From Disney+ To May Theatrical Release – Update
Daisy Ridley movie 'Young Woman and the Sea' sets May 31 theatrical release after being conceived for Disney+
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