In the midst of the summer entertainment news doldrums, as Hollywood laments a fading (for now) box office, along comes Pixar with “Inside Out 2.” The sequel earned nearly $300 million in its opening weekend proving, once again, that all the industry really needs for audiences to head back to movie theaters is… well, movies.
Meanwhile, after nixing an acquisition at the eleventh hour, Shari Redstone continues to keep Wall Street, the industry and potential suitors in suspense over whether she’ll sell Paramount Global.
This will be the last episode of Showbiz Sandbox for the foreseeable future as we take an indefinite hiatus. Don’t unsubscribe as we’ll likely be back from time to time when news, festivals and events warrant. Thanks for listening for the past 15 years.
‘Inside Out 2’ So Feeling It With $724M WW – International Box Office
https://deadline.com/2024/06/inside-out-2-global-international-box-office-second-week-records-1235978854/
‘Inside Out 2’ Soars to Record $100M Second Weekend in U.S., Hits $724M Globally
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/inside-out-2-box-office-soars-to-record-100m-weekend-1235930446/
Why Southeast Asia Is Crying Over This Movie
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/asia/make-millions-before-grandma-dies-crying.html
The Outsiders, Stereophonic Win Top Honors at 2024 Tony Awards; Maleah Joi Moon, Jonathan Groff, Sarah Paulson Among Winners
https://playbill.com/article/tony-awards-winners-2024
Michael Giltz’s Books Coverage for Parade
https://parade.com/books/best-reads/author/michael-giltz
Spotify to Pay Songwriters About $150 Million Less Next Year With Premium, Duo, Family Plan Changes
https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/spotify-songwriters-less-mechanical-royalties-audiobooks-bundle-1235673829/
Disney Set to Invest Up to $17B in Florida Parks Now That Fight With DeSantis Appointees Has Ende
https://apnews.com/article/disney-world-desantis-board-5th-park-6901cca6c953c5316c2c92cd93341212
