In 2018, the U.S. box office grossed almost $12 billion. This year, it’s expected to bring in closer to $8 billion. What’s eating the silver screen?

Catie Peiper, the Fool’s resident entertainment expert, joins Ricky Mulvey for a look at the state of the movie industry. They discuss:

• The relationship between streamers, studios, and theaters.
• How losing China as a distributor changes the dynamics of business – and creativity.
• Where moviemaking goes from here.

Companies discussed: DIS

Host: Ricky Mulvey

Guest: Catie Peiper

Producers: Mary Long

Engineers: Tim Sparks, Chace Przylepa

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