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Novelist Douglas Kennedy on trying to hold onto success
Kai Ryssdal Apr 24, 2012
In his new semi-autobiographical book, Douglas Kennedy explores the successes and failings that come with making it as a writer in Hollywood.
Is IMAX making a comeback?
Jeremy Hobson Apr 23, 2012
After a few years of 3D mania, this summer might be shaping up to mean the return of IMAX.
'The Hunger Games' tops box office for fourth straight week
Amy Scott Apr 16, 2012
For the fourth week in a row, 'The Hunger Games' was number one at the box office over the weekend. Not since Avatar has a movie held onto the top spot for so long.
'Marley' documentary to stream on Facebook while in theaters
David Brancaccio Apr 12, 2012
Streaming Media's Dan Rayburn discusses the benefit of streaming a film on social networking sites at the same time as it's playing in theaters.
The unexpected winner of 'The Hunger Games'
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 26, 2012
Lionsgate had a very good weekend It's film, 'The Hunger Games,' took in $150 million dollars domestically over the weekend.
Massachusetts movie theater offers free admission
Karen Brown Mar 23, 2012
Movies like "Hunger Games" bring in hundreds of millions of dollars at the gate. But one Massachusetts theater survives without admission fees.
The 'Hunger Games' hard sell
Sanden Totten Mar 22, 2012
The books are best sellers, and the movie is on track to blow out the box office. But lining up marketing partners is a bigger challenge.
What's missing from 'The Hunger Games' ads
David Brancaccio Mar 16, 2012
The Lionsgate studio spent $45 million on just the marketing for the forthcoming film 'The Hunger Games.' But despite all that promotion money, something's missing.
The problem with today's blockbusters
Gregory Warner Mar 12, 2012
The new Disney movie "John Carter" took in just $30 million over the weekend -- a disappointing opening for a movie that cost a quarter of a billion dollars to make. How has the world of blockbusters changed?
'The Lorax' preaches to a new generation
Eve Troeh Mar 12, 2012
A film adaptation of the 1971 children's book is soon to hit movie screens. But to many, its 40-year-old environmental messaging that needs a reboot.
