How the power of the Minions has propelled the ‘Despicable Me’ movies

It was a spectacle (and for some, a menace) when droves of suit-clad young men showed…

With ‘Barbie,’ Ynon Kreiz made Mattel an entertainment company

The day “Barbie” hit theaters in July, Mattel Chief Executive Ynon Kreiz was in New York…

Blumhouse’s latest strategy to scare the hell out of you: video games

Over the last 15 years, Blumhouse has built a reputation for success by producing low-cost, original…

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer’s memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” is not just a collection of harrowing — and…

Will Packer is ‘living proof’ diverse content is good business

Will Packer knows that diversity in movies is good business. The producer has become a standout…

Will the new ‘Inside Out 2’ help Pixar get its box office mojo back?

For decades, it seemed that Pixar couldn’t lose. Starting with “Toy Story” in 1995, the Emeryville,…

Next ‘Barbie’? Universal, Mattel making ‘Monster High’ movie

Fresh off the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel is partnering with Universal Pictures to develop another…

AMC chief: Beyoncé deal nearly tanked by ‘Renaissance’ leak

The rollout for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” movie was not so flawless, according the head of AMC Theatres,…

The 2024 box office is tough. But Imax’s appeal is a bright spot

When Warner Bros. film executive Jeff Goldstein saw the huge sand dunes and expansive desert vistas…

I had to take an office job. Would falling in love be my reward?

Heartbroken after a breakup that was long overdue, crushed by a stalled entertainment industry and depressed…