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Younger Generation Is Going 'Retro,' Cheering Old-School Heroes

Younger generations are embracing older film genres, and the effects are noticeable. With Guardians of the Galaxy ruling the box office, even the young female pop stars are getting in on the fun. Ariana Grande’s newest music video for her

Younger Generation Is Going 'Retro,' Cheering Old-School Heroes

Box Office Predictions: 'Guardians' Faces 'TMNT,' Tepid 'Storm'

Don’t expect many box office fireworks this weekend. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. Guardians of the Galaxy ($45 Million)– Sensei was right about this one becoming August’s biggest opener, and it currently has a stronger

Box Office Predictions: 'Guardians' Faces 'TMNT,' Tepid 'Storm'

Why Next 'Hunger Games' Film Will Upset Political Elites

With news of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One set to debut its official trailer at Comic Con, political elites will again face harsh criticism. As Sensei, I’ve seen how box office trends can come and go, but The

Why Next 'Hunger Games' Film Will Upset Political Elites

Success of 'Frozen' Embarrasses Elites, Sets Animation's Future

Frozen was one of last year’s biggest box officehits, thus impacting future animated releases. Political elites are far from pleased. Leading up to Frozen’s production was tremendous pressurefrom political elites (within Hollywood) for Disney to dump itstrend of returning to

Success of 'Frozen' Embarrasses Elites, Sets Animation's Future

Progressive Films Falter While Faith-Based Movies Score

With the rise of faith-based movies, things haven’t been looking great for progressive films this year. Adding to the troubles is the success of the pro-military themed Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Lone Survivor, which are quite the contrast

Progressive Films Falter While Faith-Based Movies Score

Spec Market Returning After Obama-Fueled Writer's Strike of 2007

For new writers in Hollywood, nothing has been more upsetting than surviving the past six years with a fractured industry. Now, with the writer’s spec market returning, things are finally looking up. Ask any development studio executive in Hollywood, and

Spec Market Returning After Obama-Fueled Writer's Strike of 2007

Box Office Predictions: 'Divergent' Delivers, 'Muppets' Disappoints

Divergent, one of the year’s strongest films that can tap into The Hunger Games vein, opens this week. The news is not so bright for Muppets Most Wanted, the other opener. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. Divergent ($69 million) –

Box Office Predictions: 'Divergent' Delivers, 'Muppets' Disappoints

Political Flops Spark Sony to Make Significant Layoffs

The saddest part of Hollywood will play out this week. According to Deadline Hollywood, massive lay-offs are set to be made at Sony. How many cuts? Try around $100 million dollars worth. I wrote recently how progressive producers were already

Political Flops Spark Sony to Make Significant Layoffs

Box Office Predictions: 'Son Of God' Set for Major Box Office Upset

This week, it’s a three-way race at the top in what’s easily the year’s closest match-up. Let’s get right to the weekend’s intriguing openers. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. Son Of God ($25 million) –

Box Office Predictions: 'Son Of God' Set for Major Box Office Upset

'Son Of God' Tracking Strong, Could Shock Film Industry

Well Sensei found this interesting… As of a few weeks ago, Boxoffice.com had Son Of God looking at around a $13 million opening. That was then. New information has the film picking up considerable traction. The theaters’ internal projection service,MTC

'Son Of God' Tracking Strong, Could Shock Film Industry

Liberal Hollywood Movies Drag Down 2014's Box Office Receipts

It’s no secret that liberal Hollywood producers are under extra scrutiny these days. Last year saw huge box office disappointments in the form of White House Down, After Earth, The Fifth Estate and Elysium. It got so bad in 2013 that

Liberal Hollywood Movies Drag Down 2014's Box Office Receipts