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At first glance, the chart below doesn’t look all that noteworthy. It shows the amount of time between when movies are released in the US and when they come out in Japanese cinemas. The line is mostly ...

Over the past year I’ve quizzed a number of film industry professionals on various topics. I went back through the conversations to pick out all the ideas they shared around film marketing. It quickly ...

This article is part of my ‘Big Ideas’ series, in which I explore the evolving landscape of the film industry. Each instalment combines data, research, and analysis to go deep on a trend, idea or case ...

I logged the fates of 27,000+ lead characters to uncover how death on screen has shifted by genre, decade, and cause.

Yesterday, Donald Trump announced a plan to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. He claimed that international tax incentives were draining American productions from US soil and accused ...

Over the years, I’ve asked thousands of filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and festival directors what helps people get the most out of attending a film festival. Be clear on why you're going. Write ...

Netflix’s patents offer a rare glimpse into the future that major streamers are building for film and television. While much of the industry debates box office figures and windowing, Netflix’s filings ...