Author Archives: Bolaji O

The suit takes aim at former CEO Bob Chapek’s lofty subscriber growth and profitability targets for Disney+. The entertainment giant faces a host of litigation dealing with efforts to boost subscriptions for its streaming service.   Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/investors-sue-disney-streaming-losses-1235577249/

The proposed class action accused the studio of tricking fans by featuring the star in trailers for the musical film when she’s not in the movie.   Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/judge-yesterday-ana-de-armas-trailer-1235577660/

The indie powerhouse and THR’s International Producer of the Year has gone from making reality TV mainstays like ‘The X Factor’ to investing millions in cutting-edge specialty cinema and offering global creators storytelling freedom.   Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/fremantle-art-house-cinema-venice-festival-angelina-jolie-poor-things-1235572285/

The studio veterans will look beyond theatrical box office to drive more downstream revenue across video-on-demand and disc and digital sales for movie releases.   Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/lionsgate-adam-frank-jill-anderson-1235578649/

In a rare interview, Eiichiro Oda explains how advances in technology and ‘Shaolin Soccer’ inspired the belief that his global hit could find success where other manga adaptations had not.   Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/one-piece-creator-shaolin-soccer-technology-inspired-live-action-1235578301/