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By Cash Ritchie, Senior VP, Finance, at WoodHolly Studios The Wicked movie has already proven a resounding success not only for Universal, but for show business at large. As the industry continues to bounce back from the pandemic and also…

“Are you not entertained?” roared Maximus to the crowd in the original “Gladiator,” bloodied, furious, and standing victorious in the sand. Back in 2000, it was a challenge — to the Colosseum crowd, yes, but also to us as an audience. And…

Film portrayals of modern conservative figures tend to treat their subject matter as either horrifically evil, fodder for comedy, or both. That’s because conservatives are heavily outnumbered in Hollywood, and celebrities lend their fame…

There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about “Twisters.” Coming from many of the same creatives that made “Top Gun: Maverick,” one of the most popular films of the decade, it bears many of the same marks that made it successful. It’s…

“Twisters,” released July 19 as a standalone sequel to the 1996 action film by (nearly) the same name, is a box office hit by any measure. The movie has grossed $220 million, received rave reviews from critics, and set the record for the…

The Western has been overdue for a resurgence in the past two decades that never seems to come. “True Grit” grossed $250 million in 2010. “Django Unchained” grossed $426 million in 2012. “Deadwood” is one of the most acclaimed television…

After 43 seasons and well more than 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak is calling it a career. The 77-year-old will sign off his final “Wheel of Fortune” episode Friday evening, after a week of tribute episodes entitled “Thanks for the Memories.”…

The career of Liam Neeson is fascinating and likely marks one of the most gradual yet severe career declines since Charles Bronson joined Cannon Films. Much like his predecessor, who starred in masterpieces like “The Great Escape” and “Once…

During a relatively gloomy time for movies, “Ricky Stanicky” on Amazon Prime was a pleasant surprise. First and foremost, it dares to be a comedy at a time when comedies have become an endangered species in popular entertainment. While…

March was an excellent month at the box office, with major film releases like “Dune: Part Two,” “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” and “Godzilla X Kong” all walking away with massive paydays. As reported by Box Office Mojo,…