Box Office and Taking Your Lumps...

On the next episode of the show, I’ll be diving into two fascinating stories shaping Hollywood right now. First, the July 4th box office brought in a solid $155 million—up from last week, but the summer still feels shaky, with studios banking on recycled franchises and nostalgia to keep theaters alive. Then we’ll take a close look at Blumhouse's tough year, with four box office stumbles in a row. But in a rare move, CEO Jason Blum didn’t hide—he picked up the phone and called a podcast to break down what went wrong. It’s a bold look at the state of movies, and you don’t want to miss it!