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Chris Kelly Opinion: A petition for better acting in politics and PR
“Memory, all alone in the moonlight/ I can dream of the old days/ Life was beautiful then…” – from “Memory,” by Andrew Lloyd Webber Successful theatrical productions achieve the “suspension of disbelief,” temporarily convincing audiences th…
Linden Entertainment Signs ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’, ‘Tow’ Director Stephanie Laing
EXCLUSIVE: Linden Entertainment has signed Emmy-winning director, writer, and producer Stephanie Laing for management. Laing is coming off the theatrical release of her new film, Tow, a comedy-drama s...
Markiplier to Microdramas: The Ankler x NAB Show’s Future of Entertainment
Share Subscribe Vegas, baby! The Ankler is heading back to NAB Show for a second year in a row — and doubling down on conversations with the smartest people in the industry. From April 18–22, we’re partnering again with the industry’s biggest media and tech gathering to break down the Business of Media and Entertainment as it’s actually evolving: faster, riskier and increasingly driven by new formats, new audiences and new power players. This curated series will bring together top creators, executives and innovators to tackle the forces reshaping the industry — from the AI disruption of Hollywood’s creative ecosystem to the rise of the creator economy, shifting audience behavior and the changing economics of production. We’ll be rolling out more programming in the coming weeks — including top speakers from leading AI studios, prediction markets and beyond — so keep an eye on the Business of Media and Entertainment hub. But first up, we’re announcing two panels about what’s actually working in Hollywood: The Scary-Smart Business of Horror A good scare has become one of the entertainment economy’s most reliable engines. With disciplined budgets, built-in fandoms and global box office upside, horror consistently outperforms. From theatrical releases to streaming-first originals and creator-driven IP, the genre is artistically flexible and financially durable — and one of the last truly communal experiences for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. Join YouTube creator Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, whose independent feature Iron Lung earned more than $50 million at the global box office, Atomic Monster president Michael Clear and screenwriter Akela Cooper (M3GAN, Malignant) for a conversation moderated by Like & Subscribe’s Natalie Jarvey about why horror travels so effectively across platforms and borders, how studios and independents are building sustainable genre pipelines and why the next wave of breakout franchises may emerge from unexpected sources. Inside the Microdrama Boom Short-form serialized storytelling is having a major moment. Microdramas, social-native series and creator-led narratives are capturing massive audiences with low-cost, rapid production cycles and direct-to-fan distribution. What was once dismissed as niche or experimental is now attracting major platform investment. Moderated by Jarvey, this panel of microdrama creators and executives — including one of the format’s top stars and producers, Kasey Esser, and Dhar Mann Studios’ head of vertical content, Erin McFarlane — examines how format innovation, fandom dynamics and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the economics of scripted storytelling and what traditional studios can learn from these agile models. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lynne@theankler.com Share
Gaumont Posts Stable $172 Million Revenue for 2025 With Theatrical Business Up, but Big Losses Amid Animation Slowdown
Gaumont, the venerable French studio which recently turned 130, reported stable revenue at €150 million (€172 million) in 2025 but saw its losses soar by 153% to €19.5 million, challenged by declining library deals and showdown in animation commissions. But while its cinema business was down 23%, Gaumont saw its theatrical distribution activity skyrocket by …
The ancient Romans knew the power of entertainment as propaganda
In ancient Rome, putting on theatrical plays was not just a form of entertainment – it became a powerful tool of propaganda
ACT Entertainment Reinforces Commitment to Theatrical Education and Innovation at USITT 2026
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 4, 2026 ― ACT Entertainment is deepening its investment in the future of live entertainment as a premier sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference & Stage Expo hosted by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). Taking place March 18-21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, the event […]
ACT Entertainment Reinforces Commitment To Theatrical Education And Innovation At USITT 2026
LONG BEACH, CA ― ACT Entertainment is deepening its investment in the future of live entertainment as | ACT Entertainment is a premier sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference & Stage Expo hosted by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).
'THE STORY OF EVERYTHING' PRESENTS GROUNDBREAKING EVIDENCE THAT HAS REIGNITED THE DEBATE OVER SCIENCE, ORIGINS, AND THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE FROM FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 30-MAY 6
A new feature documentary is about to challenge everything you thought science had settled about the origin of the universe—and the existence of God. The Story of Everything arrives in theatres nationwide April 30–May 6 from Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide. The Story of Everything will bring to the big screen stunning new evidence from cosmology, physics, and molecular biology that its creators say demands a radical rethinking o
Opinion | He Studied Cognitive Science at Stanford. Then He Wrote a Startling Play About A.I. Authoritarianism.
A brisk theatrical thriller, “Data” perfectly captures the slick, grandiose language with which tech titans justify their potentially totalitarian projects.
‘Citizen Kane,’ ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ and More Set for Rereleases in Fathom Entertainment’s Big Screen Classics Film Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Fathom Entertainment, a speciality distributor to theatrical partners worldwide, has announced its 2026 annual Big Screen Classics film series. The slate of movies set for rereleases this year include...
APEX Content Market 2026: Captive Entertainment Expands into TV
Captive Entertainment is broadening its focus from feature film distribution for airline and non-theatrical markets to include TV programming.
Actor Michael Keaton to be honored as Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding theater group
Actor Michael Keaton is set to be honored as the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Friday....
Hasbro Partners with Legendary Entertainment for Street Fighter Line
Action figures, toys, and collectibles support the movie’s theatrical release.
Circus and Mardi Gras-themed stage shows are coming to New Orleans theaters this week
Get ready for a thrilling week of theatrical performances in New Orleans, from the Carnival spirit in "And the Ball and All" to the circus magic of "Water for Elephants."
Netflix Debated Launching a Theatrical Movie Business Before Warner Bros. Deal, Co-CEOs Say
Netflix in the past debated whether to launch its own business to distribute original films in theaters, but that fell short of its top priorities, co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said.
Glaz Entertainment Turns 20, Eyes Return to Theaters With Sony Pictures Brazil Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Glaz Entertainment, one of Brazil’s leading companies, is marking its 20th anniversary by returning to its roots, theatrical cinema.
LAIKA's 'Wildwood' Sets October Theatrical Release with Fathom Entertainment
LAIKA"s sixth stop-motion animated feature 'Wildwood' will arrive in U.S. theaters on October 23 through Fathom Entertainment.
View from the Top: Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment
By Clive Young. Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment, shares how his experience in Broadway theatrical sound informs how he leads his company into the future.
Netflix, Sony Pictures Entertainment Sign New Pay-1 Deal
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have inked a new global pay-1 deal that will see SPE’s feature films stream on the platform following their full theatrical and home entertainment windows.
Netflix Inks Exclusive Worldwide Pay 1 Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures Entertainment
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) on Jan. 15 announced an exclusive global Pay 1 licensing deal that gives Netflix sole rights to stream Sony Pictures movies worldwide after their theatrical and transactional home entertainment windows. Hailed as an industry-first, the deal will roll out gradually starting later this year as individual territory rights become … Continue reading "Netflix Inks Exclusive Worldwide Pay 1 Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures Entertainment"
Row K Entertainment Heads on Sundance Plans, ‘Dead Man’s Wire,’ and How to Make Sense of the Scrambled Theatrical Universe
Hear from Row K Entertainment on IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast.
Behind the Lines: A Fine Line Between Sports, Entertainment and Reality
My studious, shy, parochial school-attending granddaughters, Jayne and Norah, have a not-so-secret appreciation of violent, combat sports, at least theatrical combat. For a Christmas present, Staci and Adam surprised the girls with tickets to the WWE Live Holiday Tour at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on December 27. Yes, the reflective eight-year-old Jayne, who competes in […]
AMC Entertainment Scores Its Biggest Pre-Christmas Holiday Weekend Since 2021, as More Than 4 Million Moviegoers Visited an AMC or ODEON Cinemas Location From Thursday Through Sunday
LEAWOOD, Kan., December 22, 2025--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced a strong opening-weekend performance for AVATAR: FIRE & ASH at AMC’s U.S. theatres and internationally at ODEON Cinemas. Combined with solid performances from several other new releases and holdover films, AMC enjoyed its best pre-Christmas holiday weekend since 2021, based on attendance and admissions revenue.
Ephrata theater celebrates 45 years with Sondheim, ‘1776,’ ‘Spider Woman,’ ‘Cinderella’
Whether you’re interested in classic or contemporary musicals from the American theater canon, edgy plays that seek to come to terms with uncomfortable parts of American history or theatrical revues,
Theater Review: "Stereophonic" Tour Offers Sharp Music, Uneven Storytelling
Kevin Taft reviews the theatrical production of the Tony-nominated Stereophonic, which he nevertheless feels never comes together in a dramatically satisfying way.
“Stranger Things” series finale runtime confirmed, sets over 500 locations for theatrical release
The series capper will be released in theaters as "Stranger Things: The Finale," running just over two hours. Here's how to find a cinema near you.