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Fans want "Coyote vs. Acme," but Warner Bros. isn't releasing it

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Apr 16, 2024
The theory is that the studio is trying to save on its tax bill after merging with Discovery, reporter Teddy Brown says.
"What's a little maddening for folks is that we can see all this stuff happening but still have no way to actually change it," says reporter Teddy Brown about fans' frustration over the studio holding onto the film.
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How NYT critic Morris looks at movie watching

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 4, 2024
Cooper, Giamatti or Murphy? Morris weighs in on the range of talent up for Oscars and the "range of experiences" he seeks as a moviegoer.
Which film will win best picture honors at this year's Academy Awards? "It's 'Oppenheimer' city, baby," says Wesley Morris.
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Box office mystery: Barbenheimer boomed, while "The Marvels" flopped.

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Dec 18, 2023
When going to the movies feels like a special event, fans show up, says author Joanna Robinson.
Moviegoers are looking for an experience beyond sitting quietly in a dark theater, says author Joanna Robinson.
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What the end of the actors strike means for movie theaters

by Henry Epp
Nov 10, 2023
Studios are scrambling to resume movie production, raising the question of whether the supply of movies to theaters can ramp up quickly enough.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, stars of "Dune: Part Two," at a convention in April. The "Dune" sequel's release was delayed to next year due to the actors strike.
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Where did all the G-rated blockbusters go?

by Kai Ryssdal , Livi Burdette and Sean McHenry
Sep 13, 2023
A look at why PG is the new G for family movies in theaters this year.
Even this year's sequel to the "Trolls" movie didn't pass the G-rated test.
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"Beanie Mania"

When products are the stars of Hollywood films

by Ellen Rolfes
Aug 21, 2023
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #162
"The Beanie Bubble," starring Zach Galifianakis as Ty Warner, is the most recent film to take on the story of the investment frenzy that grew around these stuffed animals.
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"Her"

Unconventional love

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 24, 2023
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #158
This is the closest Theodore Twombly gets to seeing Samantha, an artificial intelligence operating system in the movie “Her.”
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De-teching the future

by Meghan McCarty Carino , Rosie Hughes and Jesús Alvarado
Jul 17, 2023
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #157
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Writers strike means this costume coordinator's job has to wrap, for now

by Sean McHenry
May 25, 2023
"It is eerily similar to a regular production wrap," says Kenya Morgan. "Only, as I coined it last week, this is the rehearsal wrap."
Kenya Morgan worked as a costume coordinator on "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
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Will franchise films like "John Wick" get people back in theaters?

by Stephanie Hughes
Mar 24, 2023
At least three big franchise sequels have come out this month, which could get the public back in the movie-going habit.
March franchise film releases like "John Wick: Chapter 4," starring Keanu Reeves, may help draw people back to theaters.
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