A Wild West Parody Is Topping the Box Office in Germany. What Gives?

A newly released sequel to the most successful German movie of all time is also a hit, even though the original cowboys-and-Indians film hasn’t necessarily aged well.

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The Live Music Business Is Booming. Now Rap Is Getting a Piece, Too.

Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator are pulling in huge audiences on the road, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again is preparing for his first-ever tour.

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Edinburgh Fringe Can Bring Artists Fame, but Money’s Another Matter

The venue that hosted “Baby Reindeer” is back from the financial brink, but many performers still say the risk of taking part in the festival is too high.

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Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close

The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month’s Tony Awards, reflecting financial challenges facing producers.

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Broadway Musical ‘Boop’ Set to Close Amid Weak Ticket Sales

‘Boop! The Musical’ imagines the cartoon character leaving 1920s filmdom for 2020s New York City. Ticket sales were weak.

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Tops Box Office With $83 Million

The movie had stronger-than-expected ticket sales over the weekend, becoming the third PG-rated, live-action hit in three months.

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Broadway Musical ‘Smash’ to Close After Tonys Disappointment

The musical, which follows a group of theater artists putting on a show about Marilyn Monroe, opened in April to mixed reviews. It has struggled at the box office.

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How ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Became One of the Most Profitable Movies in Years

The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.

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Why Is IMAX Suddenly Everywhere?

Movie studios are putting more emphasis on the IMAX brand as it stands out as a bright spot in the theater business.

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‘Sinners’ Box Office Success Could Put It in Hollywood’s Horror Hall of Fame

The horror movie from Ryan Coogler is on a pace to collect at least $330 million in worldwide ticket sales, a level reached by few original films in the genre.

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