Hollywood Breakdown

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All of the lights and glitter: Will 'Elvis' be a box-office success? Jun 24, 2022

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With Baz Luhrmann and an endorsement from Elvis’ estate, Warner Bros. hopes to cash in with their new feature film “Elvis.”

Will audiences boycott Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ amid same-sex kiss controversy? Jun 17, 2022

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Fearing a US boycott over a same-sex kiss scene on “Lightyear,” Disney lowballs its opening to cap at $70 million. The animated film is Disney’s first theatrical release during the pandemic.

With poor reviews, can 'Jurassic World: Dominion' hit big at the box office? Jun 10, 2022

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With poor reviews coming in, will “Jurassic World: Dominion” hit Universal’s opening projection of $130 to $160 million in the box office? Hollywood insiders say the film is critic-proof.

Depp vs. Heard: What does the verdict mean for Hollywood? Jun 03, 2022

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A verdict has been reached in the Johnny Depp defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. A jury found both parties liable for defamation.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ opening is expected to hit $100 million May 27, 2022

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Tom Cruise has been a successful movie star for decades, yet he’s never had a $100 million premiere. Could “Top Gun Maverick” be his break?

Can Disney+ grow subscribers, compete with Netflix and Hulu? May 13, 2022

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Disney reports that it has 8 million new subscribers to its streaming service. Investors are wondering how much money Disney+ subscribers will bring in the long run.

Tom Cruise still an action powerhouse in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ May 06, 2022

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After pandemic delays, the new Tom Cruise film “Top Gun: Maverick” opens on May 27, and is expected to be a hit.

Too Fast and Furious: Netflix focuses on quantity over quality Apr 29, 2022

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As Netflix loses subscribers, insiders reveal that poor leadership and a quantity-over-quality strategy could tank the business.

Hollywood panics as Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers Apr 22, 2022

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Netflix stock tanks after dismal subscriber numbers spook Wall Street

Fate of CNN+ unclear with David Zaslav in charge of Discovery WarnerMedia Apr 15, 2022

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With 100k subscribers on launch, CNN+ streaming service is not a runaway hit.