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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.
Louisiana film investment could win Ocscar gold
Kate Archer Kent Feb 24, 2012
Like most states, Louisiana wants to capture some of Hollywood's production business. An Oscar-nominated film from Shreveport may provide the ticket.
The 'Election' that changed history
David Gura Feb 23, 2012
More than a cultural touchstone, for Nebraskans, the movie "Election" foreshadowed a path many took.
Class of 1986, 'Bueller... Bueller?'
Adriene Hill Feb 22, 2012
The year: 1986. The place: Glenbrook North High School. The people: real-life classmates of Ferris Bueller. So, how did their lives turn out?
Ferris Bueller, 25 years later
Adriene Hill Feb 21, 2012
Movies can help set our expectations for how life may turn out. So, how did life turn out for the graduates of Ferris Bueller's high school, the real one?
Time for the other Oscars
Eve Troeh Feb 10, 2012
This weekend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the folks behind the Academy Awards, will hand out the technical Oscars. They may not be as glamorous as the other Oscars, but they're every bit as important to movie making.
CES: 3D printing, ubiquitous screens
John Moe Jan 12, 2012
In the future, you'll have a machine to make stuff and you'll watch movies everywhere.
Movie ticket sales hit 16-year low
Joel Patterson Dec 29, 2011
Despite billion-dollar blockbusters, 2011 saw fewer people in movie theater seats. Are bad films to blame? Try tough competition.
