The Business
Spring Megabanter: Cannes flops, Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI, underwhelming box offices
May 24, 2024
Entertainment journalists Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss lackluster summer box office, Scarlett Johansson's clash with OpenAI, and the underwhelming movies at Cannes Film Festival. They cover challenges in the film industry post-COVID, AI impact on talent, media service uncertainties, and Paramount drama.
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- Summer box office struggling due to movie flops and audience fatigue.
- Scarlett Johansson challenges AI usage, highlighting actors' struggle to protect likeness rights.
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Challenges in the Summer Box Office
Despite high expectations, the summer box office is facing challenges with movie releases like Furiosa and Garfield falling short of anticipated numbers, indicating a significant drop in box office performance compared to previous years. Factors such as audience fatigue and lack of strong performers are contributing to a pronounced decline in box office returns.
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