Latest – Page 7
-
FeaturesBaz Luhrmann at the box office
Baz Luhrmann’s Cannes opener The Great Gatsby is his first film in 3D. Will it continue the director’s upward trajectory at the global box office? Ian Sandwell reports.
-
FeaturesThe fear factor
Is resurrecting a horror brand a sure-fire way of scaring up box office around the world? Ian Sandwell reports
-
FeaturesChina rules 2012
With huge growth in 2012, China finally became the second biggest theatrical market in the world, behind the US. Ian Sandwell charts its rise and explores the five highest-grossing international territories last year.
-
FeaturesStudio figures hit sky high
With three films passing $1bn worldwide, 2012 was a banner year for studios at the global box office.
-
FeaturesBen Affleck’s box office takes off with Argo
Ben Affleck’s switch to the director’s chair has brought steadily increasing gains at the global box office. Ian Sandwell assesses his appeal.
-
FeaturesEurope's most wanted
From Intouchables to The Impossible, a host of local productions lit up the European box office in 2012. Ian Sandwell analyses the successes.
-
FeaturesHunting the box-office bounty
On the eve of the release of Django Unchained, Ian Sandwell charts the global performance of Quentin Tarantino’s most recent films.
-
FeaturesPresidential campaign
After a strong US debut, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln is set for its international roll-out. Ian Sandwell assesses the global box-office record of cinema’s most successful director
-
FeaturesThe last bite
Currently rolling out worldwide, will the final instalment of the Twilight Saga manage to stake a bigger claim on the global market than previous films in the series? Ian Sandwell reports
-
FeaturesTaking command
The Master’s US opening scored a record-breaking screen average, and now it is looking to convert global audiences. By Ian Sandwell
-
FeaturesReaching for the Sky
Bond is back for his 23rd mission. Ian Sandwell explains how Skyfall looks set to maintain the momentum of the series.
-
FeaturesUK and international box office healthy despite Olympics fever
UK distributors were braced for “the huge challenge” represented by the Olympics, but box office has remained solid despite record numbers staying in to watch TV coverage.
-
FeaturesChina faces up to Hollywood competition
There was much hand-wringing at last week’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) about how local films are suffering following the widening of China’s import quotas for foreign films.
-
FeaturesThe UK's high five
Buoyed by local hits, the UK box office rose 5% last year. Andreas Wiseman analyses the numbers.
-
FeaturesArthur Christmas dominates UK box office on Christmas weekend
Sony’s animation continues to impress on £2m, seeing off holdovers Sherlock Holmes and Alvin and the Chipmunks
-
FeaturesRestoring faith in Xmas
Marketing Christmas releases in international territories can prove a challenge for the US studios.
-
FeaturesEurope's humour hits home in 2011
On the eve of the European Film Awards in Berlin on December 4, Screen looks at the European films that have triumphed at both the European and global box office in 2011
-
FeaturesThe globe goes with Sandler
Adam Sandler is a comedy brand. As his latest film Jack And Jill gears up for its international release, Ian Sandwell analyses how well he translates outside North America
-
FeaturesHow much does crime pay?
The Nordic crime thriller boom has moved from page to screen and is opening up the mainstream global box office to other genres from the region. Andreas Wiseman reports
-
FeaturesArthur Christmas tops UK chart in fourth week
Arthur Christmas holds off newcomers Happy Feet 2, Hugo and The Thing to top UK box office on $3m (£1.9m).