Live-Action ‘Moana’ Debuts at No. 1, Drawing Charleston Audiences Amid Summer Film Competition

The live-action adaptation of Disney’s ‘Moana’ secured the top position at the domestic box office this past weekend, drawing an estimated $43 million in the U.S. and Canada. The film’s global tally reached approximately $95 million, marking its debut as a significant draw for moviegoers, including those in Charleston. Despite its No. 1 ranking, industry […]
Hollywood Summer Box Office Narrows Gap With 2019 Levels

The first eight weeks of Hollywood’s summer movie season have seen ticket sales approach 2019 levels, with a decline of less than two percent compared to the same period in that pre-pandemic year. This narrowing of the box-office gap is attributed to a slate of widely anticipated summer releases that have drawn audiences back to […]