Disney and James Cameron's third Avatar movie, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," hit theaters Thursday, snapping up $12 million in early preview screenings domestically.The second installment in the film series, "The Way of Water," had a better start and tallied $5 million more in its Thursday preview haul in 2022. Still, box office analysts expect "Fire and Ash" will bring in at least $100 million during its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada."A lot is riding on the performance of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and with ...

Core Insights - The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) took place from December 3 to 9, 2025, celebrating the 130th anniversary of global cinema and the 120th anniversary of domestic film, with the theme "FROM OCEANS TO THE INFINITE" and over 4,500 film submissions from 119 countries and regions [1][2] Cultural Exchange and Collaboration - The festival featured cultural resonance through the Thailand Pavilion, marking Thailand's first official national pavilion at HIIFF, and included activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations [3][5] - Film served as a medium for exploring industrial development and connecting diverse civilizations, with discussions on the role of cinema in bridging cultural gaps [2][6] Industry Development and Future Prospects - Hainan is positioning itself as a global hub for young filmmakers, with initiatives like the HINA International Young Director Program launched by Alibaba's digital entertainment arm [16][17] - The local film industry is transitioning towards a self-sustaining ecosystem, supported by favorable policies such as a zero-tariff policy on special effects equipment, which encourages investment in Hainan [17] - The festival emphasized the importance of nurturing young creative talents as essential for the future of Chinese cinema [13][14] International Perspective - The festival showcased a diverse lineup of films from various countries, highlighting stories from different cultural backgrounds, including works from Tajikistan, Canada, Argentina, and France [11] - Discussions at the festival included the concept of a "South China Sea Image Community," focusing on shared cultural motifs to foster emotional resonance across borders [10] Economic Impact - The HIIFF aims to establish a new ecological cycle for the film economy, with a focus on development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as outlined in the "2025 China Film Economy Development Research Report" [8]

开幕式上，广州电影产业博览交易会组委会、中国世界电影学会分别与俄罗斯奥泽洛夫国际军事电影 节、尼泊尔国际电影节、澜湄国际电影周有关代表签署合作协议。 中国电影制片人协会副理事长、博纳影业集团行政总裁蒋德富称，中国电影已积累深厚的产业资源与创 作经验，未来几年必将是中国电影发展的黄金时期。依托广州这一核心票仓，全国影视人可进一步联动 粤港澳大湾区市场，并以此为桥梁，推动中国电影立足国内、走向世界。(完) 广东普星达文化科技有限公司董事长陈刚表示，明年恰逢中国农历马年，该公司将组织团队赴全球七座 城市进行取景拍摄，希望借助自然生态影像的国际通用叙事手法，聚焦生肖动物这一中国传统文化载 体，既让海外受众了解马在中国人生命历程里的独特意义，也从科学与文化双重维度让大家重新认识这 一动物。 2025广州影博会设置电影市场馆和电影产业馆。其中，电影产业馆中，电影科技设备展区涵盖影像制作 的前、中、后端，展示虚拟制作、XR(扩展现实)和VR(虚拟现实)设备、AI(人工智能)影视制作等全球电 影产业前沿科技及设备。 中新社广州12月19日电 (记者 程景伟)2025广州电影产业博览交易会(以下简称"2025广州影博会")19 ...

据网络平台数据 截至12月18日22时45分 2025年贺岁档档期 （11月28日—12月31日） "黑天鹅"突袭！刚刚，全线大跌！ 港股，突发！ 电影总票房破40亿元 今夜！A股，利好！ 今年贺岁档电影票房表现强劲，这得益于影片题材多元，也得益于质量上乘。超过50部影片定档贺岁档，涵盖悬疑、温情、动 作、科幻等题材，满足了观众多元化观影需求。 国产影片方面，《得闲谨制》12月6日首日上映票房破亿，截至目前票房（含点映及预售）已超3.3亿元。这是一部聚焦百姓抗战 题材的力作。影片中，机械厂钳工莫得闲为避战乱携家人遁入深山，和防空炮长肖衍等人在"戈止镇"觅得一处安身之所。然而， 日本侦察兵的突然闯入撕碎了小镇的宁静。绝境之下，全镇百姓并肩作战，誓死守护家园。 此外，悬疑影片《匿杀》和《用武之地》将带你揭开层层谜团；奇幻穿越IP《寻秦记》首登大银幕，原班人马带你感受跨越时空 的宿命纠缠。这三部影片均定档12月31日，陪你一起跨年。 进口影片方面，经典IP《阿凡达：火与烬》由詹姆斯·卡梅隆执导，于12月19日正式登陆国内大银幕，作为《阿凡达》系列第三部 续作，将携全新冒险与震撼裸眼3D视效重磅归来。同时，正在上映的 ...

Morgan Neville’s documentary argues for the importance of the year in the history of Hollywood—when ‘Nashville’ and ‘Jaws’ came out, among others—though it takes a fuzzy approach to dates and details. https://t.co/oPFygGr6ch ...

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This morning, Hollywood stars and film fans are remembering Rob Reiner's legendary body of work, both in front of the camera and behind it. Reiner became a household name on the groundbreaking show All in the Family. His role as Argie Bunker's son-in-law, earning him two Emmys in 1984. Reiner releasing his first film, This is Spinal Tap. >> These go to 11. >> Reiner reflecting on the cult classic here on Today. >> It was a a form that nobody had done. Reiner went on to direct a string of legendary films lik ...

南都讯 记者王森 发自北京 记者了解到，日前，咏声动漫宣布旗下东方传说系列国漫电影《落凡尘》 （越南语版）将于12月26日正式登陆越南院线。《落凡尘》是咏声动漫旗下东方传说系列首部作品，以 民间传说《牛郎织女》为创作背景，讲述了他们的后代收复二十八星宿，守护人间的奇幻故事。据介 绍，该片将在越南全境铺开超过300块银幕。值得一提的是，这是自《哪吒之魔童降世》后，时隔六年 首部登陆越南院线的中国大陆影片。 据了解，东南亚国家的电影票房正以每年5%-6%的速度稳步增长。此次《落凡尘》选择此时切入越南市 场，正是瞄准了当地电影市场"井喷式"复苏的红利期。据越南票房权威统计平台Box Office Vietnam统 计，2024年越南电影市场总票房已突破4.7万亿越南盾（约合1.85亿美元），创下历史新高，被国际权威 媒体《Deadline》评为"亚洲增长最快的电影市场之一"。 文化相近是中国影视出海东南亚的核心优势。牛郎织女的故事在越南民间家喻户晓，天然降低了当地观 众的理解门槛。谈及此次《落凡尘》的越南宣发策略，咏声动漫副总裁古燕梅表示，团队正在实践一 种"更具全球普适性的出海策略"，坚持"本土化"并聚焦"人类共 ...

Company Overview - iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, transferring full control to its primary manufacturer, Picea Robotics [2][3] - The restructuring aims to strengthen iRobot's financial position and ensure continuity for customers [4] Financial Performance - iRobot generated approximately $682 million in revenue in 2024, but its profitability has been declining [3] - The company faced increased costs due to a 46% tariff on imports from Vietnam, adding about $23 million in expenses this year [3] Market Competition - iRobot is under pressure from cheaper competitors, particularly from Chinese companies like Ecovacs Robotics [3] Future Outlook - iRobot expects to complete its prepackaged Chapter 11 process by February 2026 [3] - The combination of iRobot's design and R&D capabilities with Picea's manufacturing expertise is seen as a strategic move for the next phase of smart-home robotics [4] Alphabet's Investment - Alphabet is poised for a valuation increase related to its investment in SpaceX, which has recently completed a tender offer valuing the company at approximately $800 billion [4][5] - Alphabet has been a SpaceX investor for about a decade, initially investing $1 billion in 2015 for a 10% stake [6] Box Office Performance - Disney's "Zootopia 2" has maintained the top position at the box office, grossing $26.3 million over a recent weekend, bringing its domestic total to $259 million and global total to about $1.14 billion [8] - Universal's "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" and "Wicked: For Good" also performed well, with domestic earnings of $95.5 million and $312.1 million respectively [8][9]