Barrett Brief Movie Review - Ever Greenland Summary: A family struggles for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster. Genre: Disaster The disaster movie. A favorite of mine. Pre-2020, it was enjoyable to watch an play out what would have in X scenario (Of course, being a pepper, I also like to single out what they did right and what they did wrong. Some of my all time […]
Christopher Nolan Calls Warner’s Streaming Plan ‘A Mess’ Via AP News: Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theaters in 2021. The “Tenet” filmmaker told The Associated Press Monday that it’s not a good business decision and criticized how the company handled it. “It’s a unilateral decision that the studio took. […]
Fatman Movie Review - Boogie Woogie Santa Claus * I do understand the irony of posting this review on the feast of St. Nicholas Summary: A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy Christmas movies. The mere […]
WB Announces Entire Movie Lineup Going To HBO Max Via IGN: Warner Bros. announced an industry-shaking approach to distributing its films in 2021, revealing that it will be making all 17 of its theatrically-released movies that year available concurrently for a one-month exclusive window on HBO Max.That means United States-based consumers will be able to watch highly anticipated releases including Dune, The Matrix 4, The Suicide Squad, Mortal Kombat, and […]
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ To Debut Both On HBO Max And In Theaters Via Variety: Audiences will get to see “Wonder Woman 1984” on Christmas Day after all. After much speculation, Warner Bros. announced that the superhero sequel will debut on the streaming service HBO Max on Dec. 25, the same day it will open in U.S. movie theaters. Internationally, where HBO Max is not available, “Wonder Woman 1984” will premiere […]
Disney Said Covid-Related Costs Shaved $2.4 Billion From Parks’ Income Via CNBC: While the majority of Disney’s theme parks were open during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, the continued closure of Disneyland in the U.S. resulted in a big financial hit. The company expects its California parks will remain closed through the end of this year. The state has said it will not permit theme parks to reopen until coronavirus […]
Alex Trebek, Long-Running ‘Jeopardy!’ Host, Dies At 80 Via AP News: Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. He was 80. Trebek, who announced in 2019 that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, died at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said. The Canadian-born host, who […]
ESPN To Cut 500 Jobs As COVID-19 Erodes Revenues Via Yahoo News: ESPN is slashing 500 jobs as cost pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic are accelerating the sports media company's move into streaming. The cuts, which include 300 layoffs, were revealed Thursday in a memo from Jimmy Pitaro, president of the Walt Disney Co.-owned unit. In addition to the layoffs, another 200 open positions will be eliminated, the company said. […]
AMC Theatres Lost $900 Million In The Third Quarter Via LA Times: AMC Entertainment, owner of the world's largest movie theater circuit, lost more than $900 million in the third quarter, even with the vast majority of its locations open for business. Since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered the film business in March, AMC has reopened 539 locations, or 90% of its 600 U.S. movie houses. But the Leawood, Kan.-based exhibitor's […]
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