The Death of Robin Hood writer-director Michael Sarnoski never set out to make your father’s Robin Hood. Long known as the heroic outlaw who robs from the rich to give to the poor, Sarnoski’s revisionist take wasn’t purposefully trying to knock Robin Hood down a peg or cater to either political party’s preferred interpretation of […]
Lily James has signed on to star in Seasons, a horror thriller that Drew Hancock, the filmmaker behind Companion, is directing for Amazon MGM Studios. Some big horror names are involved with the feature on the producing side. Marking their third collaboration, 21 Laps and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, who most recently produced A24’s Backrooms, are producing […]
Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith and Carlos Santana are among the music luminaries mourning the death of mogul Clive Davis, who died Monday at the age of 94. Springsteen, who Davis signed to Columbia when the Boss was just 22, with Davis later urging him to be a more dynamic live performer, said the […]
Amazon’s Wondery has struck a deal with Boardroom, the sports media brand co-founded by NBA player Kevin Durant and his agent and business partner Rich Kleiman. Under the terms of the deal, Wondery will have exclusive distribution and ad-sales rights to Boardroom’s podcasts, which include Cover Story and Boardroom Talks, which feature the rotating hosts […]
Vice Studios has chosen Pen15 co-creator Sam Zvibleman to adapt Anika Jade Levy’s debut novel Flat Earth, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Zvibleman and Levy will co-write, with Zvibleman directing the pilot. “Sam was at the top of my wish list. His work is distinguished by a sensitive male gaze and a sincere curiosity about the […]
Blink49‘s branded entertainment division, Brand Studio, recently launched a vertical video division — and it has just announced its first project in the space. “Murder at the Mansion,” described as an “original vertical micro-drama designed for mobile-first audiences,” is set for this fall. Blink49 head of vertical content Tieren Hawkins is writing the micro drama. […]
Disney/Randy Holmes We’ve got questions, and maybe you’ve got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about “Dancing With the Stars,” “Survivor,” the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, and more. 1 | OK, but for real: this is too many guest stars for one season of “Only Murders in the […]
Trending on Billboard A judge says Russell Simmons can be sued for rape in New York by a former Def Jam executive, even though he now lives in Indonesia. A Tuesday (June 16) order in New York state court, first obtained and reported by Billboard, rejects Simmons’ latest attempt to dismiss the civil lawsuit alleging […]
Robert Thurman, father to actress Uma Thurman and the co-founder of the cultural institution Tibet House in New York City, has died at the age of 84. Thurman’s death was announced via social media by Tibet House, which wrote, “We are deeply saddened to announce that Robert A.F. Thurman, prominent American Buddhist scholar, co-founder of […]
Trending on Billboard Last spring, Concord announced its acquisition of Stem, an independent artist services company led by Milana Rabkin Lewis. The deal, however, didn’t come as a total surprise. Over the past few years, distribution and artist services companies have consistently been on the market, and larger players have been eager to buy into […]
From blockbuster sequels to reunion tours, nostalgia has become one of entertainment’s most reliable business models. ShowBiz Originals examines why Hollywood continues betting on familiar brands and why audiences continue rewarding them.
From movies and television to merchandise and theme parks, entertainment franchises have become some of the most valuable brands in the world.
Fan communities have transformed from dedicated audiences into influential forces that shape entertainment, drive engagement, and help determine the success of movies, television shows, music, gaming, and pop culture franchises.
Fan conventions have grown from small gatherings into major entertainment events that generate revenue through tourism, celebrity appearances, merchandise, gaming, and exclusive fan experiences.
Theme parks have evolved into multi-billion-dollar entertainment businesses, generating revenue through immersive experiences, tourism, hotels, merchandise, and some of the world’s most valuable entertainment franchises.
Celebrity endorsements drive billions in advertising revenue each year. Learn how brands use celebrity influence, social media reach, and strategic partnerships to boost awareness, increase sales, and build consumer trust in today’s entertainment-driven marketplace.
For years, Hollywood struggled to turn popular video games into successful movies and television series. Many early adaptations failed to satisfy both critics and fans, leading to a reputation that video game projects rarely worked on screen. Today, that perception has changed dramatically. Recent adaptations have become major box office successes, streaming hits, and cultural […]
Gaming has grown from arcade machines into a global entertainment powerhouse that now generates more revenue than Hollywood and continues to reshape popular culture.
Today’s biggest stars are more than entertainers. They’re entrepreneurs building wealth through brands, investments, and business ownership.
Hollywood’s reboot obsession isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s a business strategy built on brand recognition, intellectual property, and audience demand.
From box office success to merchandise and streaming, blockbuster movies have become the foundation of Hollywood’s modern business model.