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How the film and TV business works behind the headlines: release windows, box office and more.

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From Cinema to Streaming: How Movie Release Windows Work

Theatrical, premium rental, digital purchase, subscription, free TV: here's how a film moves from the big screen to your living room, and why the timing keeps changing.

October 1, 20264 min read

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Box Office Numbers Explained: Opening Weekends, Grosses and Why Budgets Mislead

A film 'made $300 million' but was called a flop? Here's how box office reporting works, what studios actually keep, and how to read the headlines.

October 1, 20264 min read