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What A Century (Plus a Pandemic) Does to Moviegoing and Why It Matters
Jun 26, 2024
Matthew Ball
What A Century (Plus a Pandemic) Does to Moviegoing and Why It Matters
Jun 26, 2024
Matthew Ball

The box office is in trouble — again. And there’s little to learn from which desert action epic thrived, why Fall Guy fell short and Inside Out 2 opened bigger than The Incredibles 2. It’s just about time and change.

Jun 26, 2024
Matthew Ball
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie/Theater Industry
Mar 29, 2020
Matthew Ball
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie/Theater Industry
Mar 29, 2020
Matthew Ball

COVID-19 will exacerbate and accelerate all underlying trends and grow the gaps between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.

Mar 29, 2020
Matthew Ball
7 Reasons Why Gaming IP Is Finally Taking Off in Film/TV
Feb 27, 2020
Matthew Ball
7 Reasons Why Gaming IP Is Finally Taking Off in Film/TV
Feb 27, 2020
Matthew Ball

After decades of fan petitions and dreams, it’s clear that video game publishers, Hollywood, and general audiences are finally ready for gaming IP to be adapted to film and TV. Why now and what does this mean?

Feb 27, 2020
Matthew Ball
My OpEd for 'Business Week': “Hollywood Box Office Booms Even as Americans Stay Home and Chill"
Feb 10, 2020
Matthew Ball
My OpEd for 'Business Week': “Hollywood Box Office Booms Even as Americans Stay Home and Chill"
Feb 10, 2020
Matthew Ball

Blockbusters like ‘Avengers: Endgame’ are setting new records, while movie tickets sold per person have hit a 92-year low.

Feb 10, 2020
Matthew Ball
The Next Frontier in Storytelling Universes and the Never Ending Desire for More
Feb 5, 2020
Matthew Ball & Jonathan Glick -
The Next Frontier in Storytelling Universes and the Never Ending Desire for More
Feb 5, 2020
Matthew Ball & Jonathan Glick -

It’s all been leading to this.

Feb 5, 2020
Matthew Ball & Jonathan Glick -
My Blog for 'The Economist': “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gives the fans what they want
Dec 17, 2019
Matthew Ball
My Blog for 'The Economist': “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gives the fans what they want
Dec 17, 2019
Matthew Ball

J.J. Abrams takes few risks in the final installment of the Skywalker trilogy. That is no bad thing

Dec 17, 2019
Matthew Ball
My Blog for 'The Economist': Will “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” rebalance Disney’s universe?
Dec 16, 2019
Matthew Ball
My Blog for 'The Economist': Will “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” rebalance Disney’s universe?
Dec 16, 2019
Matthew Ball

Getting the franchise right is crucial to Disney’s future in theme parks, toys and streaming.

Dec 16, 2019
Matthew Ball
TIFF Panel Video: The Big Screen: Have Rumours of My Demise Been Greatly Exaggerated?
Sep 6, 2019
Matthew Ball
TIFF Panel Video: The Big Screen: Have Rumours of My Demise Been Greatly Exaggerated?
Sep 6, 2019
Matthew Ball

A panel of industry experts will debate the state of the cinematic experience, discuss industry and audience trends, as well as discuss the new opportunities that today’s marketplace offers.

Sep 6, 2019
Matthew Ball
The Absurdities of 'Franchise Fatigue' and Sequelitis (Or, What Is Happening to the Box Office?!)
Aug 1, 2019
Matthew Ball
The Absurdities of 'Franchise Fatigue' and Sequelitis (Or, What Is Happening to the Box Office?!)
Aug 1, 2019
Matthew Ball

Another day, another box office disappointment. Or record. Or franchise hit. Or franchise RIP. Or indie sleeper. Or indie sleep-with-the-fishes. What's going on?

Aug 1, 2019
Matthew Ball
'Star Wars' Fatigue Is a Myth (but Disney’s Mistakes Were Real, Costly and Avoidable)
Jun 27, 2018
Matthew Ball
'Star Wars' Fatigue Is a Myth (but Disney’s Mistakes Were Real, Costly and Avoidable)
Jun 27, 2018
Matthew Ball

Following the financial failure of "Solo," many are screaming of “Star Wars" fatigue. But it’s more likely we're seeing the accrued costs of avoidable mistakes stemming from Disney’s prioritization of timelines over creative vision.

Jun 27, 2018
Matthew Ball
Disney, Economic Gravity, and Vibranium Physics
May 27, 2018
Matthew Ball
Disney, Economic Gravity, and Vibranium Physics
May 27, 2018
Matthew Ball

Disney's films have become so successful they're now the company's greatest competition. But George Lucas and Stan Lee know the answer: building your own universe.

May 27, 2018
Matthew Ball

 

 

 

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