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'The Hobbit' to be turned into three films
Jeff Horwich Jul 31, 2012
Peter Jackson wrote and directed the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. And he had been preparing the world for his two movies based on their prequel -- "The Hobbit." And suddenly, a third movie has emerged. Jackson says you just can't do it in two.
'Dark Knight Rises' hits economic inequality theme
Mark Garrison Jul 18, 2012
The new Batman film is an action flick spiced with an undercurrent of economic inequality. Bruce Wayne, after all, is a one-percenter.
Comic-Con still a must-go for film industry
Bob Moon Jul 12, 2012
Movie studios aren't all screening new films, though. Some find the convention is a place to make deals without having a high profile.
'Hard Times' seen from post-war suburbia
Jeremy Hobson Jul 9, 2012
The new HBO documentary, "Hard Times: Lost on Long Island," takes a look at unemployment in the U.S. from the birthplace of post-war suburbia.
Who pays for 3-D movie glasses?
Eve Troeh May 23, 2012
The popularity of 3-D movies is growing. So is a battle over who should pay for them -- the studios or the theaters?
What makes a movie?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 16, 2012
These days, a well-established brand can be as valuable as a screenplay. At least that's what the makers of the movie "Battleship" are hoping when the film version of the popular board game opens this weekend.
Hollywood movies open abroad, then come home
Sally Herships May 4, 2012
"The Avengers" is expected to be a big hit this weekend. It’s already garnered more than $250 million overseas. Why didn’t it debut at home?
When a movie gets no promotion
David Brancaccio Apr 19, 2012
It's one way to market a movie, but it doesn't seem like it's building for success. The forthcoming Miley Cyrus movie called "LOL," according to the L.A. Times, will have no marketing budget to speak of and will be released first in just seven cities.
For first time, movie streaming to beat viewing by DVD
Bob Moon Mar 26, 2012
But consumers forgoing discs for online distribution could be bad for the industry.
The potential threat to Pinterest users
Jennifer Collins Mar 15, 2012
The growing social network addresses copyright issues.
