The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney's live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:26PM[SHARE]"The Brutalist" and "Wicked" secured 10 nominations apiece in a year with a wide-open best picture race. Acting nominees include Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalame…
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:56AM[SHARE]The two films secured nominations in most of the major categories, including best picture, a wide-open race. Acting nominees include Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody and Timothée Cha…
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:56AM[SHARE]The pop star plays Glinda in the film, while Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, is nominated as the lead.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:48AM[SHARE]And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:52AM[SHARE]The long-delayed Marvel-Disney movie generated $80 million at the domestic box office and another $60 million on the Disney+ streaming platform.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:31PM[SHARE]Sunday night's pandemic-restricted telecast saw a 58 percent plunge in viewers from last year's record low.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:55PM[SHARE]The creator of the popular "Madea" films was recognized for his "cultural influence."
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:19AM[SHARE]It has been a surreal time in Hollywood, but Sunday night's Academy Awards, which begin at 8 p.m. Eastern, could go down in movie industry history for several reasons.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:27AM[SHARE]Even though it was streaming at the same time, moviegoers flocked to theaters. But with caps on seating capacity, analysts said, the take was about half of what was normal.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:04PM[SHARE]For Adam Aron, who runs AMC Entertainment, the world's largest movie theater chain, the past year has been filled with twists and turns. And no one knows the ending.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:10AM[SHARE]The entertainment conglomerate's vastness, once its strength, has posed a challenge during the pandemic.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM[SHARE]Depending on ticket sales, the R-rated musical fantasia about Elton John could have ripple effects for its star, its studio and the wider film industry.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:20PM[SHARE]Alan Bergman was promoted to co-chairman of Walt Disney Studios, and Alan Horn, chairman, extended his contract. In a separate move, the producer Amy Pascal will leave Sony for Universal.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:10AM[SHARE]In a lavish presentation, the company is expected to offer long-awaited details about its counter to the tech giants that have moved into entertainment.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:43PM[SHARE]Showing in just 34 theaters, "The Favourite" had early results in line with two of last year's Oscar-season hits, "Lady Bird" and "The Shape of Water."
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:58PM[SHARE]A limited number of cinemas will receive an exclusive period of one to three weeks to play the films " a departure from Netflix's streaming model.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:05PM[SHARE]Damien Chazelle's first movie since "La La Land" was mostly loved by critics. Audiences were less impressed.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:28PM[SHARE]Huge turnout for "Venom" and "A Star Is Born" gave Hollywood its best October weekend ever. "Venom" came in first place, but both films exceeded expectations.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:01PM[SHARE]From MoviePass to Alamo Drafthouse, more companies are getting into the ticket subscription business. Here's a survey of some of the most prominent.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:20AM[SHARE]Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter will take over as the chief creative officers at Disney Animation and Pixar following the resignation of John Lasseter.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:09PM[SHARE]Mark Wahlberg received $1.5 million for reshoots of the kidnapping drama after it cut out the disgraced Spacey. Michelle Williams got just a small per diem.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:19PM[SHARE]Users can go to the movies once a day for $9.95 a month. While multiplexes doubt that's sustainable, the chief executive, who slashed the price, says, "We seem to have hit a nerve in America…
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:03PM[SHARE]Disney has achieved great success under the leadership of Robert A. Iger. But he is likely to be judged on the success of his 21st Century Fox deal.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:33PM[SHARE]"I took action," the director Ridley Scott said of his whirlwind reshoot of "All the Money in the World," which featured Christopher Plummer in a role originally filmed by Mr. Spacey.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM[SHARE]Disney scored big with Marvel's 'Thor: Ragnarok," which took in more than $400 million globally over the weekend.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:59PM[SHARE]The academy has long insisted that professional achievement is what counts, but now it stands at a precipice, and Harvey Weinstein could change everything.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:18AM[SHARE]Disney once owned Miramax, which Harvey Weinstein co-founded. Mr. Weinstein is also a longtime Democratic donor with ties to the Clintons and the Obamas.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:38PM[SHARE]BamTech has had success with its services for Major League Baseball, HBO and others. Disney is hoping the company can do the same for it.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:59AM[SHARE]The theater chain has invested $20 million in the start-up Dreamscape Immersive and will open six locations offering V.R. experiences in the next 18 months.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:00AM[SHARE]The promotion for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" will involve an augmented reality event spread across some 20,000 stores in 30 countries.
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