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Today in Film

January 02, 2019

Recession Fears Grip Hollywood: Can the Movie Biz Survive a Downturn?

With conglomeration, cord cutting and heavy debt, the entertainment media business sector won’t be immune to a recession.

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Box Office Predictions 2019: The Sure-Fire Hits and Big Question Marks

"Avengers: Endgame," "It: Chapter 2," and "The Lion King" are among the potential box office winners in 2019.

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Kevin Smith Confirms 'Jay and Silent Bob' Reboot, Starts Pre-Production

Kevin Smith has launched pre-production on his long-promised "Jay and Silent Bob" reboot with Jay Mewes and producer Jordan Monsanto …

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Box Office: 'Aquaman' Crosses $200 Million in North America on New Year's Day

"Aquaman" started off the new year swimmingly, dominating the domestic box office and clearing the $200 million mark in North America …

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'Roma,' Alfonso Cuaron, Ethan Hawke, Regina King Dominate Critics' Awards Circuit

"Roma" and director Alfonso Cuaron are dominating the regional critics' awards circuit as the season turns to industry awards this mo …

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How Clint Eastwood and Arturo Sandoval Bonded Over Jazz for 'The Mule' Score

Musician Arturo Sandoval, well known as a top trumpeter and recording artist in the jazz world, scored Clint Eastwood’s “ …

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The 10 Best Netflix Films of 2018

Variety critic Peter Debruge argues that Netflix has made a night-and-day change in quality, singling out the service's best original …

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From the Critics

'Bumblebee' Screenwriter Hints About 'Birds of Prey,' 'Batgirl' and Why She Writes About Female Superheroes

"Bumblebee" screenwriter Christina Hodson managed to score the best reviews of the "Transformers" franchise. But she's only getting s …