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Black Panther Reigns Once More As Trailer Blitzes TV
Disney and Marvel put a lot of emphasis on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on TV in advance of its release this past weekend.
Theatrical Releases Still Hold Advantage Over Streaming at San Diego Comic-Con
After a couple years off, San Diego Comic-Con’s in-person return showed movies are still controlling the zeitgeist more than streaming — at least in the superhero genre.
How Does Disney Get The Most Out Of Its IP Without Spoiling Its Value?
Adding to Disney’s difficult year thus far, is the company harming its most valuable IP by churning out a never-ending stream of it?
Streaming Wars Enter The Volume Phase As Services Look For Differentiation
With streaming services already staking out content lanes over the last couple years, the “streaming wars” now shift toward volume-based conflict.
Sony and Marvel Making Billion-Dollar Bet on Spider-Man Appearing in Theaters
With vaccination rates plateauing and COVID-19 delta variant concerns — plus joint streaming releases — keeping audiences away from movie theaters, the movie “resurgence” of the summer may wind up being short-lived.
Online Movie Promos Shift To Theaters And Hybrid Releases
As the pandemic eases, Hollywood studios are shifting to promoting films available only or partly in theaters, the latest data from Tubular Labs suggests.
WandaVision and the Renewed Case for Weekly, Serialized TV
WandaVision's weekly approach helped fuel even greater conversation about the show, and provides further proof that streaming TV should opt for weekly release schedules.
Franchises are What Stops Churn for Streaming Services
Churn is going to become an increasing problem for streaming services... unless they're able to harness the power of franchises, of course (no easy feat).
Inside Disney+'s 'WandaVision' Premiere Ad Push
You've probably noticed some "WandaVision" ads in recent weeks. Here's a look at just how much Disney and Marvel have pushed the show in advance of the premiere.
What Does Streaming Mean for the Movie Studio That Altered Box Office Expectations Forever?
Recent comments from Marvel's Kevin Feige show a studio that may be pivoting faster to streaming than most would assume given its typical box office returns.