Local DIY theater closed by Hollywood’s cease-and-desist following ‘Wild Robot’ showing
Backyard Movie Theater in Boston Shut Down by Hollywood Studio A DIY movie theater in Boston faced closure due to unauthorized film screenings, with the situation escalating following a screening of the animated movie “Wild Robot.” This prompted the owner, Matt Schumann, to receive a cease-and-desist letter from Swank Motion Pictures, which handles licensing for […]
Broadway star complains about not being acknowledged on a flight with theater kids
Laura Benanti’s Humbling Plane Experience Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winning Broadway performer, shared a surprising encounter on a flight recently, where a group of theater kids failed to recognize her. In a video posted on X, she mentioned that roughly 83 percent of the passengers on her flight were teenagers involved in theater, yet not […]
Paul McCartney performs for Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon, and Ringo Starr at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood
He has more stars in Hollywood than the Oscars ever could. Sir Paul McCartney, the iconic Beatle, made a triumphant return to the stage, delighting fans during a two-night event at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Several celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Sir Elton John, Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Reese […]
Paul McCartney’s favorite spots in LA as he prepares for his performance at the Fonda theater
Missed out on tickets to Paul McCartney’s exclusive concert at the Fonda Theater this weekend? Well, don’t fret! There are still plenty of places in Los Angeles to catch a glimpse of him, a city that has held a special place in his heart. One top spot to consider is the iconic restaurant “Dan Tana’s”. […]
Inside a utility box in Downtown LA that is really a theater
Electric Box Theater: A Unique Performance Space Unexpectedly, small stages have emerged in even the most unremarkable places, turning a typical street fixture into a vibrant performance venue. This venue is known as the Electric Box Theater. It’s a compact space nestled within a common utility box, effectively converting a dull metal cabinet into a […]
AMC Theater Attendance Drops by Almost Ten Percent in the Fourth Quarter
AMC Faces Declining Ticket Sales AMC, one of the major movie theater chains, reported a nearly 10% drop in ticket sales during the fourth quarter. This comes at a time when the company is already grappling with significant debt, and the recent attendance figures have only exacerbated the situation. A lack of appealing movies has […]
Paramount Raises Its Aggressive Bid for Warner Bros. Amidst Political and Theater Industry Pushback Against Netflix
Paramount Softens Demands in Warner Takeover Bid Paramount is adjusting its strategy as its takeover attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery continues. In a recent move, the company extended the deadline for its tender offer, hoping to secure more backing from shareholders. On Tuesday, Paramount announced an added incentive for Warner shareholders—a “ticking fee” of 25 […]
Theater Owners Caution of ‘Disastrous’ Downfall Due to Netflix-WB Merger
Netflix’s TV Viewership Share According to a report, Netflix’s share of U.S. television viewers in December was only around 9%. When combined with HBO Max, the total share barely reached about 10%. This is still noticeably less than YouTube’s audience share, which remains a significant competitor. The original report pointed out that, despite a broad […]
Amazon removes ‘Melania’ documentary from Oregon theater following marquee’s joke about the film
Amazon has pulled the documentary “Melania” from a theater in Oregon following a billboard that featured humor about the film, including a line that asked, “Is Melania Wearing Prada? Find out Friday!” Lake Oswego’s Lake Theater and Cafe stated that Amazon was not pleased with another ad that quoted Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” […]
Oregon theater reports Amazon ended ‘Melania’ showings due to marquee humor
Oregon Theater Claims Amazon Pulled Screening of “Melania” An Oregon movie theater has stated that Amazon requested the cancellation of screenings for the documentary “Melania.” This followed a promotional joke made by the theater on its marquee. Located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the Lake Theater and Café drew attention to the film with a tagline […]