Apr 22, 2014 by Brett Gold‘Salem’ and ‘Silicon Valley’ Deliver Ratings SuprisesWGN and HBO are on two completely different sides of the cable spectrum, but with 'Salem' and 'Silicon Valley' they're finding some common ground on a busy night.
Apr 20, 2014 by Brett GoldWeekend Box Office: ‘Heaven Is for Real’ Rises Above Other New Releases; ‘Winter Solider’ Stays on TopEven though 'Captain America: The Winter Solider' repeated as box office champ, the weekend's three new releases each had a interesting debut with 'Heaven Is For Real' surprising the industry.
Apr 19, 2014 by Brett GoldWhy Warner Brothers Was Right to Take a Risk on Wally Pfister and ‘Transcendence’Warner Brothers' new movie ‘Transcendence’ may not be a big domestic hit, but it has other factors in play that could make it smart decision by the studio.
Apr 18, 2014 by Brett GoldJohnny Depp’s ‘Transcendence’ Leads New Releases Looking to Topple ‘Winter Soldier’Three mainstream movies are set to challenge 'Captain America' for the top spot this weekend, but can any of them overcome the odds?
Apr 17, 2014 by Brett GoldWhat ‘Fargo’s’ Debut Ratings Mean for FX’s FutureFX's new series 'Fargo' debuted this week and while its ratings may not have been as high as hoped, time-shifted numbers could change that. Either way the network still looks solid for 2014
Apr 15, 2014 by Brett GoldWill ‘Mad Men’s’ Split-Season Finale Approach Hurt it in the Long Run?'Mad Men's' final season in under way, but after getting off to a rough start in the ratings can it recoup?
Apr 15, 2014 by Brett GoldCan FX’s ‘Fargo’ Capture the Same Success as ‘American Horror Story?’This week FX will debut 'Fargo,' a new mini-series anthology designed to capitalize on the success of the format made famous by network sibling 'American Horror Story.' But can the cable network strike gold a second time?
Apr 14, 2014 by Brett GoldWeekend Box Office: ‘Rio 2’ Flies High but Falls to ‘Winter Soldier’; ‘Draft Day’ and ‘Oculus’ a Mixed BagThe race for number one at the box office was closer than expected between 'Rio 2' and 'Captain America: The Winter Solider,' but in the end the super-hero beat the birds and at the same time shed more light on a growing trend.
Apr 13, 2014 by Brett GoldFX Leaning on Strong Rookie Class and ‘The Simpsons’ as Dramas DepartFX's upfront this week yielded a look at the future of the network, which many have questioned with a few key shows coming off the schedule next season.
Apr 12, 2014 by Brett GoldCan Lionsgate and Kevin Costner Cash in on ‘Draft Day’s’ NFL Fan Base?Kevin Costner returns to theaters this week in 'Draft Day' and he's bringing a new friend with him...the NFL. Can the two pull off a box office touchdown?
Apr 12, 2014 by Brett GoldHow Elmore Leonard and ‘Justified’ Changed Pop CultureFX's 'Justified' isn't just a big television hit, it's also a standing legacy to author Elmore Leonard, whose unique style changed pop culture for the better.
Apr 11, 2014 by Brett GoldWeekend Box Office: ‘Draft Day,’ ‘Rio 2’ and ‘Oculus’ on the Clock Against ‘Winter Solider’Last week 'Captain America's' sequel dominated the box office, but this weekend it's 'Rio 2's' turn as the animated kid pic joins 'Draft Day' and 'Oculus' in the hunt for the top spot.
Apr 8, 2014 by Brett Gold‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Turn,’ and ‘Shameless’ and the Sunday Night TV BattleSunday night TV has become very profitable to a number of networks, and shows like 'Game of Thrones,' 'Turn,' and 'Shameless' are prime examples of why.
Apr 6, 2014 by Brett GoldHBO Looking to ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Veep’ for Stability Ahead of Transition YearAs HBO looks to a future without a few key shows, it can rest easier knowing it has shows like 'Game of Thornes' and 'Veep' to help its transition.
Apr 5, 2014 by Brett GoldCan AMC Use ‘The Walking Dead’ to Make New Series ‘Turn’ a Hit?'The Walking Dead' has wrapped a season with episode after episode of risky moves that kept the audiences on the edge of their seats … but ultimately did it pay off where it matters?
Apr 4, 2014 by Brett Gold‘Wrestlemania 30’ -- How Far WWE Has ComeWith 'Wrestlemania 30' coming up this weekend and the WWE Network thriving, it's important to look at how WWE has changed the traditional business model in ways few others could even imagine.
Apr 2, 2014 by Brett GoldWill the ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Finale Ruin ‘How I Met Your Dad’ Spinoff?With 'How I Met Your Mother' over, all eyes are now on its potential spinoff, but did this week's finale help or hurt its chances to be picked up?
Apr 2, 2014 by Brett GoldHow ‘Talking Dead’ Is Changing TelevisionThe success of AMC's 'Talking Dead' doesn't just mean success for the network, but for the industry itself as the show's hitting all the right notes with viewers.
Mar 31, 2014 by Brett GoldWhat You Need to Know About the State of Movie Theater IndustryFollowing the conclusion of this year's annual CinemaCon, audiences got a look at more than just what movies are coming to theaters in 2014, but also what the outlook for the theaters themselves is for 2014.
Mar 31, 2014 by Brett GoldWeekend Box Office: ‘Noah’ Rides to Top Spot; Schwarzenegger’s ‘Sabotage’ Flops'Noah' topped expectations this weekend by breaking the $40 million mark, which is a welcome relief for Paramount. On the other side of the spectrum, Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't have the same luck with 'Sabotage'.
