Streaming Thrives on TV Roots, Not Film Libraries
The streaming model is built on the back of TV. Film libraries still matter, but not as much as the industry once thought.
CinemaCon Bigger This Year, Mirrors 2026 Release Surge
Anecdotal from the outside looking in (I'm not there), but consistent with 2026’s increase in wide release volume: #CinemaCon feels noticeably beefier this year. https://t.co/xpf8MOQA44
Rooster Chooses Optimism Over Cynical Redemption Tropes
One thing I like about #Rooster is what it doesn’t do. It’s not another streaming boom-era sad comedy (which I still like) about a broken dad seeking redemption. He’s already a great father trying to do his best. Optimism over...
Kids Films Lead Theatrical Hits; Netflix Animation Lags
I found that Kids Entertainment made up the 2nd-largest share of 40 successful original/new-to-screen theatrical films (2021–2025). Meanwhile, Netflix’s original animation still struggles to break through. Given Brad Bird's talent, I'm hoping he changes that.
Holiday Box Office May Be Too Crowded for Three Blockbusters
Is there enough room on the December holiday box office corridor to support #AvengersDoomsday, #DunePart3 and #Jumanji3? Early tracking reveals some surprising dynamics at play. https://t.co/qP2egtR6qU
Netflix Viewership per User Declines, Signaling Streaming's New Era
#Netflix's viewership-per-user has declined every year from 2023. While the streamer has deployed a few different strategies to address the problem, it's clear #streaming has entered a new era: https://t.co/7cfXvYFqq3
Netflix's Animation Pipeline: Lottery‑ticket Mindset, No Long‑term Planning
The massive gap between S1 and the still-undated S2 of #BlueEyedSamurai is such a microcosm for Netflix's approach to animation development. Strewn about lottery tickets in the hopes that one hits but very little forethought to what comes after. https://t.co/TRomhi6kiq
Audiences Crave Unconventional Theatre Amid Strong Ratings
It doesn't matter if this bombs. Audiences are slowly but increasingly showing an appetite for atypical theatrical content in recent years. It's worth trying, especially given the show's consistently robust ratings.
Casey Bloys 2027 Could Match Hollywood’s Biggest Free‑Agency Moves
Executives and talent aren’t a 1:1 comparison. But if Casey Bloys hits the market in 2027, it could rival JJ Abrams (2020), Christopher Nolan (2021), and Taylor Sheridan (2025) as one of Hollywood’s most consequential free agency moments
Clients Demand Predictive Audience Insights and ROI Clarity
Client questions I hear most: -Can you forecast where audience taste is going? -How does Title X actually stack up vs comps? -Who is the actual audience, how do they behave, what are their other preferences? -How can we improve the bottom line...
Reality TV Stars Earn Little, Not Rich Until Years Later
Reality TV “stars” aren’t getting rich early. Year 1 for new names: $0 guarantees. ~$2K–$5K per episode *only* if you make the final edit and *only* paid after it airs. Takes ~5–6 years to earn real money. No union leverage.
Low Awareness, High Interest: Summer's Persuadable Films
#TheDeathofRobinHood and #DisclosureDay are two of the summer's more interesting bets. Both have sub-26% awareness right now, but interest scores above 43%. This puts them among the strongest persuadable-audience films tracked across the past several weeks.
Excitement Meets Skepticism: Will Budget Meet Reality?
The fan in me loves this. The analyst in me is a lot more skeptical about the commercial prospects. Hopefully the budget matches the reality.
Oscars Shifting to YouTube Signals Losing Cultural Leadership
I hate how much I love the #Oscars. But as the #AcademyAwards prepare to move to @YouTube in 2029, it's clear the ceremony has been relegated to following the audience instead of leading it. My latest for @observer: https://t.co/z2hBnBvjdU
Skeptical of GOT Movie Rumors; Owners May Greenlight It
On the #GameOfThrones movie news: be wary of any development reports not accompanied by a studio quote. That said, given the incoming ownership's hunger for franchise IP, I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually happens.