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This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and Emily Blunt in a scene from "A Quiet Place Part II." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M

By Jake Coyle May. 30, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

This combination of photos shows promotional art for "Girls5eva," a Peacock original series premiering Thursday, left, and "The Boy from Medellin," a film premiering Friday on Amazon. (Peacock/Amazon via AP)
New this week: 'Girls5eva' and 'The Boy From Medellín'

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Chloe Zhao accepts the award for best director for "Nomadland" at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars

By Jake Coyle Apr. 25, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of "Promising Young Woman." (Focus Features via AP)
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

By Jake Coyle Mar. 15, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Tape on benches and dots on the floor mark the spacing for proper social distancing in a foyer at the IFC Center, Friday, March 5, 2021, in New York. After growing cobwebs for nearly a year, movie theaters in New York City reopen Friday, returning film titles to Manhattan marquees that had for the last 12 months read messages like "Wear a mask" and "We'll be back soon." Cinemas in the city are currently operating at only 25% capacity, with a maximum of 50 per each auditorium. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theaters

By Jake Coyle Mar. 05, 2021 04:53 PM EST

In this image provided by DreamWorks Animation, is Thunk Crood, from left, (Clark Duke), Sandy Crood (Kailey Crawford) and Gran (Cloris Leachman) in DreamWorks Animation's "The Croods: A New Age," directed by Joel Crawford. The movie was released at Thanksgiving 2020. (DreamWorks Animation LLC via AP)
Calamity? Anomaly? 2020 was a box office year like no other

By Lindsey Bahr Dec. 31, 2020 10:13 AM EST

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from "Wonder Woman 1984." The superhero sequel earned an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from international theaters, Warner Bros. said Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. via AP)
'Wonder Woman 1984' debuts with pandemic-best $16.7M

By Jake Coyle Dec. 27, 2020 02:34 PM EST

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Chris Pine, center, and Gal Gadot in a scene from "Wonder Woman 1984." (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
'Wonder Woman 1984' hopes to lasso a little holiday joy

By Lindsey Bahr Dec. 15, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - Disney chief executive Bob Chapek speaks during a ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland on Sept. 11, 2015. In a virtual presentation for investors, Chapek laid out direct-to-consumer efforts, leaning heavily on some of the company's biggest brands. But even as Disney emphasized its expanding streaming portfolio, the company said it remains dedicated to releasing many of its big-budget spectacles in movie theaters. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

By Jake Coyle Dec. 10, 2020 05:51 PM EST

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Elizabeth Debicki, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet." After several months in pandemic-altered theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” will head to home release on Dec. 15, Warner Bros. said Thursday. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
'Tenet' to head to home release in Dec. after theatrical run

By Jake Coyle Nov. 05, 2020 02:36 PM EST

FILE - In this May 13, 2020 file photo, AMC Empire 25 theatre appears on 42nd Street in New York. Last weekend, theaters were cleared to open begin opening in some New York State counties at under 50% capacity and this weekend San Francisco will join in too. New York City and Los Angeles remain closed, however. AMC Theaters and Cinemark are largely up and running. Approximately 54% of screens are open in the U.S., according to the National Association of Theater Owners. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Curious about going to a movie theater? 7 things to know

By Lindsey Bahr Oct. 30, 2020 10:17 AM EDT

A sign is posted on a window of Regal Edwards Grand Teton theater in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Cineworld, which owns Regal, Cineworld and Picturehouse movie theaters, will suspend operations after the release of the latest James Bond film was postponed again, deflating hopes that a blockbuster could revive the devastated industry.(John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close

By Danica Kirka And Lindsey Bahr Oct. 05, 2020 05:38 AM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in a scene from "Wonder Woman 1984." Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its next big release, “Wonder Woman 1984,” to Christmas. (Clay Enos/Warner Bros Pictures via AP)
Pandemic chases 'Wonder Woman 1984' to Dec. 25

By Jake Coyle Sep. 11, 2020 01:42 PM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Robert Pattinson, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet." (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
'Tenet' tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters

By Jake Coyle Sep. 06, 2020 02:47 PM EDT

Blaze Kopec General Manager of R/C Wilkes-Barre Pa Movies 14 tucks in a movie poster for the Christopher Nolan film Tenet which will begin showing next week, Friday Aug. 28, 2020 in Wilkes Barre, Pa. (Dave Scherbenco/The Citizens' Voice via AP)
'Tenet' launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office

By Jake Coyle Aug. 30, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows John David Washington in a scene from "Tenet." (Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times

By Jake Coyle Aug. 27, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 29, 2020 file photo, the AMC sign appears at AMC Burbank 16 movie theater complex in Burbank, Calif. AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening

By Jake Coyle Aug. 13, 2020 08:01 AM EDT

FILE - A Regal Cinemas movie theater is temporarily closed during the coronavirus pandemic in New York on May 5, 2020. Regal movie theaters have been closed for almost five months in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they are gearing up to open on Aug. 21. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Q&A: Cineworld CEO on re-opening Regal theaters in U.S.

By Lindsey Bahr Aug. 07, 2020 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 12, 2018, file photo, director Christopher Nolan poses during a photo call at the 71st international film festival in Cannes, southern France. Warner Bros. will release Nolan’s “Tenet” internationally first on Aug. 26, with a U.S. release in select cities to follow over Labor Day weekend. Warner Bros. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
'Tenet' to open internationally first, in US a week later

By Jake Coyle Jul. 27, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - Posters for upcoming movies are displayed in an empty corridor at the currently closed AMC Burbank Town Center 8 movie theaters complex on April 29, 2020, in Burbank, Calif. After several false starts, the film industry is hoping to bring new releases back into movie theaters in late August. But for blockbusters, it may mean rethinking opening weekend and returning to a more gradual rollout through international and U.S. territories. Gone for now are the days of massive global openings. And theater owners say if they don't get new films soon, they may not make it to 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Movie theaters implore studios: Release the blockbusters

By Jake Coyle Jul. 23, 2020 03:53 PM EDT