Hey crew! Raise your ice cream cones to a cool summer finale with Cinemagnetic. We're scooping up the sweetest movie treats for your last-day-of-summer delight.

Let's feast:

• Changing Movie Release Windows 🪟

• Rupert Murdoch Hands Over 🦊

• Leavesden Studios Becomes DC Studios Hub 💷

• Disney's 100-Film Blu-ray Collection 💿

Daily US Box Office: September 20, 2023 💸

Changing Movie Release Windows 🪟

This past summer, something interesting happened in the movie world. Films slowed down their rush to hit home screens. Typically, movies spent around 40 days in theaters, a big jump from the 30 days earlier in the year. This change in the time movies spend in theaters hints at a new trend – one that's influenced by seasons and other factors. It means we can't really predict when a movie will transition from theaters to homes anymore.

Before COVID, we had a more predictable pattern: premium video-on-demand (PVOD) came after about 70 days, followed by discounted video-on-demand in three months. But this summer, only two wide-release films, "Oppenheimer" and "Sound of Freedom," stuck around in theaters for over 60 days without announcing a home release.

"Oppenheimer" is likely to have a 90-day theater run, showing how flexible studios have become with release strategies. This is quite different from the usual policies, like Universal's 18-day window for films under $50 million. Strangely, there's no clear link between how well a movie does at the box office and when it's available at home.

This evolving release strategy, driven by factors like PVOD profits and industry changes, means that the next time we look at how long movies stay in theaters, it'll probably be even shorter. This flexibility works well for studios, but it might confuse viewers who want to know when and where they can watch a new movie.

What's coming? 🤔

Rupert Murdoch Hands Over 🦊

Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul, is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will take over. This change comes amidst challenges, including a massive settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and competition for Fox News Channel from streaming services. The Murdochs had previously sold much of their assets to Disney, anticipating the decline of cable networks.

Rupert Murdoch's media journey began with newspapers and expanded to TV networks, with his influence on politics through Fox News being a prominent feature. While he's stepping back, he plans to remain involved as Chairman Emeritus.

The transition also raises questions about how the differing political views of Rupert's sons, James and Lachlan, might impact the companies' future.

Famous Birthdays on September 22nd 🎂

Leavesden Studios Becomes DC Studios Hub 💷

Warner Bros Discovery is giving its Leavesden studio in the UK a major facelift. It's going to be the main hub for making DC Studios productions. The company has been focusing on cutting costs and reducing debt after merging WarnerMedia and Discovery in 2022.

The expansion plan is impressive – they're adding 10 new sound stages and 400,000 square feet of production space, increasing Leavesden's capacity by more than 50%. This means more movies and TV shows will be made there. They'll start construction in 2024 and finish up in 2027.

Leavesden has been home to some big projects like "Barbie," "House of the Dragon," and the upcoming "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Now, it's going to be DC Studios' main production spot. This expansion is also good news for jobs – it's expected to create around 4,000 new ones in the UK and add over £600 million ($737.6 million) to the film and TV production value at Leavesden each year.

Movies and TV Shows Released on September 22nd 🎞️

Disney's 100-Film Blu-ray Collection 💿

Attention Disney fans and collectors, there's something big coming your way! Disney is about to drop a massive Blu-ray collection called the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, featuring a whopping 100 films. It's basically a treasure chest of animated classics and modern favorites. But here's the kicker – it comes with a hefty price tag of $1,499.96. Ouch!

This mammoth collection hits the shelves on November 14, but you can secure your copy now by pre-ordering exclusively on Walmart's website.

What's inside? Well, it's not just any movies; it's packed with Disney, Walt Disney Animation, and Pixar gems. You've got everything from timeless classics like "Cinderella" and "Snow White" to newer hits like "Toy Story" and "The Incredibles." They even threw in some recent releases like "Elemental," which you can currently stream on Disney+.

But wait, there's more! Besides the incredible film lineup, you'll get special goodies like original poster designs, digital codes for all the movies, a lithograph from Disney's upcoming feature "Wish," a certificate of authenticity, and crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with the "Disney 100" logo.

So, if you're a die-hard Disney lover with deep pockets, this is your golden ticket to an extensive library of animated magic spanning generations.

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