Luiz Fernando

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Analyst/commentator on box office and the streaming wars; tracks theatrical performance and streaming impacts.

Toy Story 5 Shines at CinemaCon Disney Panel
SocialApr 16, 2026

Toy Story 5 Shines at CinemaCon Disney Panel

#ToyStory5 aka the most anticipated movie of SUMMER 2026 according to Fandango getting its time to shine at the #Disney panel at #CinemaCon, with #TomHanks & #TimAllen once again together to promote the film and its exclusive footage for exhibitors:...

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Starfighter Gets Brief CinemaCon Tease, Slated for May 28
SocialApr 16, 2026

Starfighter Gets Brief CinemaCon Tease, Slated for May 28

There was a lot of anticipation if #StarWars upcoming film #Starfighter would unveil a first look at #CinemaCon, but #Disney only briefly highlighted it after presenting 20 minutes of #TheMandalorianAndGrogu. The film starring #RyanGosling & directed by #ShawnLevy debuts on MAY...

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Disney Schedules Ice Age 2 for Feb 2025, Fans Disagree
SocialApr 16, 2026

Disney Schedules Ice Age 2 for Feb 2025, Fans Disagree

In the release slate reel dropped at #CinemaCon, #Disney confirms that #IceAge2 is indeed coming out via #20thCenturyStudios on FEB 05, 2025. I still don’t understand this release date. It’s not good for any film, let alone for an animation....

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Disney and Paramount Schedule Friendly Panels; Rivals Fall Short
SocialApr 16, 2026

Disney and Paramount Schedule Friendly Panels; Rivals Fall Short

Also, special thanks to Disney & Paramount for making their panels at #CinemaCon in a time slot we across the pond can cover, because what WB, Universal & AmazonMGM did to us was CRIMINAL 😂 I’m still recovering from TUE &...

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AmazonMGM's Star‑filled Panel Steals Show From Giants
SocialApr 16, 2026

AmazonMGM's Star‑filled Panel Steals Show From Giants

People really raving about the #AmazonMGM panel, saying they really knew how to put up a show which won exhibitors’ hearts by stars actually engaging with them and put them first, coming down to #RyanGosling himself give them their flowers...

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Spielberg Debuts New Disclosure Day Footage, Pushes Longer Theatrical Window
SocialApr 16, 2026

Spielberg Debuts New Disclosure Day Footage, Pushes Longer Theatrical Window

But one of the biggest moments of #CinemaCon on WED was #StevenSpielberg for the first time ever visiting the convention to promote #DisclosureDay, unveiling new footage described as jaw dropping, saying he personally talked to #Universal’s marketing team not to...

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Amazon MGM Pledges 15+ Theatrical Releases, Hits #2 Box Office
SocialApr 16, 2026

Amazon MGM Pledges 15+ Theatrical Releases, Hits #2 Box Office

In an electric #CinemaCon panel, #AmazonMGM made it clear: it’s not an experiment, they are fully committed to theatrical, officially renewing their commitment to exhibitors to deliver AT LEAST 15 theatrical Releases per year, & announcing that #ProjectHailMary just had...

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DreamWorks' Forgotten Island Earns Early Acclaim at CinemaCon
SocialApr 15, 2026

DreamWorks' Forgotten Island Earns Early Acclaim at CinemaCon

And yeah, #Dreamworks upcoming original animation #ForgottenIsland is yet over 5 months away, but #Universal has so much confidence in it they screened the whole film this WED at #CinemaCon and lifted social media embargo for attendees… reactions couldn’t be...

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Summer 2027 Slate Bursting with Blockbuster Potential
SocialApr 15, 2026

Summer 2027 Slate Bursting with Blockbuster Potential

Updated SUMMER 2027 slate, full of potential #BoxOffice hits: MAY 06 #TheResurrectionOfTheChristPartTwo 07 #TheLegendOfZelda  21 #BadFairies vs #ParanormalActivity 28 #StarWarsStarfighter JUN 11 #HTTYD2 18 #BeyondTheSpiderVerse vs Disney Film 25 #Oceans11 prequel 30 #Shrek5 JUL 09 #ManOfTomorrow 16 WB vs Paramount Event Films 23 #AMinecraftMovie2 30 #AQuietPlace3 AUG 06 #MiamiVice vs #Bluey 13 WB #KeanuReeves sci-fi vs...

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Warner Bros. Commits to Horror Slate Through 2028
SocialApr 15, 2026

Warner Bros. Commits to Horror Slate Through 2028

WB’s love story with horror will go on even post-merger, announcing at #Cinemacon titles for as far out as 2028. #TheRevengeofLaLlorona for APR 9, 2027 #EvilDeadWrath for APR 7, 2028 #FinalDestination7 for MAY 12, 2028 #Weapons spinoff #Gladys for SEP 8, 2028 https://t.co/pE5Swrs5Jp

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Warner Bros.
SocialApr 15, 2026

Warner Bros.

#DavidEllison promised at least 30 movies in theatres per year from WB & Paramount combined once the merger goes through. WB is doing their part to reach the mark announcing at #CinemaCon 18 releases for 2027, their biggest slate Post-Covid, with...

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Superman Sequel “Man of Tomorrow” Begins Filming Next Week
SocialApr 15, 2026

Superman Sequel “Man of Tomorrow” Begins Filming Next Week

#JamesGunn, #DavidCorenswet & #NicholasHoult announced via video message to exhibitors at #CinemaCon that #SUPERMAN’s sequel #ManOfTomorrow debuting on JUL 09, 2027, starts filming next week already. Makes even more sense why they got the #AdriaArjona situation concluded this week despite...

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Warner Bros Ends CinemaCon Era with Star-Studded Comebacks
SocialApr 15, 2026

Warner Bros Ends CinemaCon Era with Star-Studded Comebacks

Now, if this is the last #CinemaCon for WB as we know it, they are going out with a bang because WB brought the theatrical queen #NicoleKidman & even #SandraBullock out of retirement to star a 30 year later sequel...

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Warner Bros Pushes Supergirl at CinemaCon for Massive Summer Rollout
SocialApr 14, 2026

Warner Bros Pushes Supergirl at CinemaCon for Massive Summer Rollout

Speaking of WB, they are going all in with #SUPERGIRL promo at #CinemaCon, bringing both stars #MillyAlcock & #JasonMomoa, director #CraigGillespie and #DCStudios CEO #PeterSafran to present the film to exhibitors and lure them to give the upcoming DCU film...

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