Shawn Ryan signs big Netflix deal as overall deals trend upwards. Discussing Paramount's struggles, movie theaters, and industry growth. Dive into showrunner financial responsibility and movie habits in Middle America. Explore theater comfort and film lengths, Pixar's success, and a new movie release.
Some creators are scoring lucrative overall deals with companies like Netflix, challenging the downward trend in entertainment deals.
Movie theaters in the Midwest offer superior comfort with recliner seating compared to theaters in major cities like Los Angeles and New York.
Deep dives
Pixar's Biggest Grossing Film in the US
In the US, Pixar's highest-grossing film to date remains 'Incredibles 2', surpassing all other Pixar movies by about $125 million.
The Only Pixar Sequel Not Outperforming Its Predecessor
Interestingly, among all Pixar sequels, 'Cars 3' is the only one that did not surpass the box office performance of its original installment, 'Cars 2', signaling a unique trend in the franchise.
Audience Preferences in Movie Theaters
Greg Marcus, CEO of Marcus Cinemas, emphasized the Midwest's love for movie theaters with recliners, stating that theaters in Los Angeles and New York are subpar in comparison. The Midwest boasts 80% to 90% recliner seating, while other regions lack this comfort.
Potential Box Office Success for 'Inside Out 2'
The upcoming release of 'Inside Out 2' is anticipated to bring in significant earnings at the box office, with tracking estimates ranging between $80 to $90 million. The film's positive reviews and Pixar's reputation suggest a successful opening weekend.
It feels like 2019 all over again — for a lucky few, that is. The Night Agent creator Shawn Ryan this week inked an eight-figure overall with Netflix, the latest in a flurry of recent announcements bucking the slash-and-burn trend in overall deals and first looks. Sean McNulty, Richard Rushfield and Elaine Low discuss who is getting these deals (and not), how Paramount can turn around four straight years without growth, and why are movie theaters nice everywhere but L.A.?
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