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Dead pool, Captain America Civil War Finding Dory Rogue One posters

2016 = Four Box Office Quarters = USD $11.372 billion

Guest columnist Patrick Corcoran, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of cinema trade body NATO, reviews the North American box office year 2016 and finds that for the first time it was a year of four equal quarters, amongst other notable highlights. As the calendar pages flipped from 20…
The Space Between Us, The Comedians, Rings posters

Teen Titles Look to Derail the “Split” Freight Train on Super Bowl Weekend: This Coming Weekend at the Boxoffice

Even as late as a month ago we never thought we’d be asking the question, “gosh, can anyone stop ‘Split’”. M. Night’s latest held in nicely in its second week, dropping only 34% on its way to a repeat #1 spot at the boxoffice this past weekend. The film’s cumulative gross is USD $78 mill…

The End of “Evil”, Doggie Downers and McConaughey Goes for the “Gold”: This Coming Weekend at the Box Office

To the astonishment of everyone not named M. Night Shyamalan, Universal’s “Split” doubled up poor defenseless Vin Diesel and claimed this past weekend’s box office crown. The movie’s USD $40 million opening was the director’s best since 2004’s “The Village”. “XXX: Retur…
Kino Magazin Germany Cinema

The Problem of Ranking German Cinema Admissions

'What is the biggest German cinema hit of all time' is a surprisingly difficult question to answer.
XXX The Return of Xander Cage, The Founder, Split (collage: Celluloid Junkie)

Vin Returns, Shyamalan Scares and Batman Sell Burgers: This Coming Week at the Boxoffice

CJ contributor and industry veteran Jim Amos gives his verdict on the coming weekend's US cinema releases and box office prospects, including "xXx 2", "Split", "the Founder" and more.
2017 Box Office contenders: Spider-Man Homecoming, 50 Shades Darker, Wonder Woman, Despicable Me 3, Star Wars VIII, Beauty and the Beast. (collage: Celluloid Junkie)

Help Wanted: More $100 Million Movies in 2017

How many films will cross the $100m mark for US domestic this year? We peer into our 2017 boxoffice crystal ball, but only find a handful of stand-outs.

China’s Box Office ‘Slump’ Is Worse Than You Realise

CJ looks at what caused the box office in China to crash in 2016, what the actual business climate is and the future prospect of the Chinese cinema market.
Hollywood Studios, Apple and Premium VOD Windows

CJ Opinion: Time for a Reality Check on Premium VOD Windows

The news that WB is discussing a shortened release window for film to the homes has cinemas worried. CJ takes a look at what's really at stake.
Sully: O Herói do Rio Hudson

Warner Bros. Delays Release of “Sully” In Brazil

At the last possible moment, Warner Bros. Pictures has delayed the release of “Sully: O Herói do Rio Hudson” (Sully: The Hudson River Hero) which was scheduled to open today, Thursday, December 1st. The studio made the decision due to the crash of LaMia Flight 2933 outside Medellín, Colombia on Mond…
Brice 3 YouTube Screen Shot

French Comedy “Brice 3” Leaked and Streaming on YouTube

The headline of this post was written to attract the attention not only of our readers, but also those who might stumble across it through a search engine while seeking out a pirated version of the recent French release, “Brice 3”. That is exactly what the film’s Academy Award winning star and co-wr…
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Industry Briefs

  • Bill Walker - CEO, Cineplex

    Cineplex Names Bill Walker CEO as Board Explores a Sale

    Sep 23, 2026
  • Lumma - Cinemark Abasto Shopping - 4D E-Motion

    Immersive Cinema Goes Global… and Local

    Sep 23, 2026
  • The Opening Ceremony at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 on December 04, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    RSIFF Pauses as the Middle East Festival Calendar Changes

    Sep 23, 2026
  • Paramount Warner Bros. Merger - Antitrust Settlement

    Paramount-Warner’s Protections for Movie Theatres Come With an Expiration Date

    Sep 23, 2026
  • Manon will be a part of the 20th season of The Met: Live In HD

    The Met: Live in HD Marks 20 Years as Event Cinema’s Original Blockbuster

    Sep 13, 2026
  • Netflix In Cinemas

    Netflix Will Begin Reporting Box Office Grosses for Six Theatrical Releases

    Sep 13, 2026
  • Regal Cinemas

    Regal, IFTA and CNC Will Test Whether Better Programming Can Boost Cinema Attendance

    Sep 13, 2026
  • Lumière Summit 2026 Group Photo - Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae-myung

    Lumière Summit Puts Theatrical Exhibition on Global Cinema Agenda

    Sep 13, 2026

Popular Posts

  • Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech has ambition plans for the island nation's future as a filming location, and he's using the Mediterrane Film Festival to bring Malta to the industry's attention (Photo: Courtesy Mediterrane Film Festival)

    How the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta Is Putting the Island on the Map for Filmmakers

    Jul 10, 2026
  • IND/EX 2026 brought independent cinemas and film festivals together in Chicago to focus on community, sustainability, advocacy and resilience

    IND/EX 2026: Big Theatre Chains Have Customers. Independent Cinemas Have Communities.

    Jul 12, 2026
  • 2026 Box Office - January through June - First Half

    International Box Office Recovery Accelerates as Local Films Gain Ground

    Jul 12, 2026
  • (From left) Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, Cinema United President & CEO, Michael O'Leary

    Cinema United Didn’t Back the Paramount-Warner Merger. It Put Its Terms on the Table.

    Aug 21, 2026
  • Nathalie Kaiser, Rentrak Manager, Statistics and Research, Cathy Huis in ’t Veld-Esser, Gofilex CTO and co-owner, Miguel Rivera, Cinépolis Group VP Global Film Programming and Content, Johnny Carr, Vue International Head of Event Cinema and Distribution, Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, and Paul Huis in ’t veld, Gofilex CEO, during the ICTA Focus Session, "How Event Cinema, Live Experiences & Streaming Technology Are Set to Transform Cinema-Going" at CineEurope 2026 in Barcelona, Spain on June 23, 2026.

    Event Cinema Is Becoming an Always-On Business

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  • Cinerama Dome - Hollywood, California

    Cinerama Dome Revival Gives Sony a Hollywood Flagship for Its Exhibition Ambitions

    Jul 22, 2026
  • Paramount Warner Bros. Merger - Antitrust Settlement

    The Paramount-Warner Merger Is Permanent. The Guardrails for Movie Theatres Are Not

    Sep 22, 2026
  • Allan Reagan, Founder & Executive Chair of Flix Brewhouse, receiving the Frank Liberto Award at CinéShow 2026 in Dallas, Texas on August 25, 2026.

    Cinergy and Cinema United’s Todd Halstead Honored at CinéShow as Flix Brewhouse’s Allan Reagan Puts Ukraine Center Stage

    Aug 31, 2026

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