Fact-Checked: Global Renewable Energy Growth Surges Amid Climate Crisis Global renewable energy capacity expanded by 295 gigawatts (GW) in 2022, marking the largest annual increase on record, according to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This growth, driven primarily by solar and wind power, underscores an accelerating shift away from fossil … Read more
Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” dominated the North American box office on its opening Friday, earning $71 million from 4,425 theaters. Industry analysts project a weekend total between $150 million and $175 million, which would surpass the $120 million franchise record held by “Toy Story 4.” The film, featuring a returning voice cast including … Read more
Two low-budget horror films, Obsession and Backrooms, have outperformed major studio franchise releases in 2026, signaling a potential shift in cinema economics. Directed by internet-native creators Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, these films have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars globally, drawing in a younger demographic that has largely abandoned traditional multiplexes, according to data … Read more
“Toy Story 5” generated $17.5 million in Thursday preview screenings, marking the highest preview performance for the franchise and the second-highest for an animated film in history, according to Deadline. Industry analysts project an opening weekend haul between $140 million and $175 million as the summer box office gains momentum. How Does Toy Story 5 … Read more
Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have secured an eight-figure deal for an original horror project written, produced, and directed by Curry Barker. This agreement follows the commercial success of Barker’s breakout film Obsession, which became Focus Features’ highest-grossing release of all time, currently tracking toward $300 million worldwide, according to The Hollywood Reporter. … Read more
The transition of digital creators from YouTube to feature-length cinema has moved from a niche experiment to a proven Hollywood business model. According to industry reports, YouTube-native directors—including Kane Parsons, Curry Barker, and Mark Fischbach—are increasingly bypassing traditional studio development to secure significant box office returns and critical acclaim. This shift leverages pre-existing, highly engaged … Read more
Obsession’s Global Box Office Triumph Sparks New Trends in Film Festival Acquisitions Focus Features’ acquisition of *Obsession* at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has set a new benchmark for film festival pick-ups, with the horror romance grossing $286.5M worldwide. The film, financed for $750K, was purchased for $15M+ post-premiere, outperforming the $248.6M lifetime gross … Read more
The horror film Obsession has officially become the top-grossing festival acquisition title of all time, reaching $225.5 million in global box office earnings. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this performance surpasses the $222 million record previously held by Michael Moore’s 2004 political documentary Fahrenheit 9/11. How Obsession Shattered Long-Standing Box Office Records The success of … Read more
The horror movie landscape is undergoing a massive shift as non-traditional creators, specifically YouTubers, drive record-breaking box office numbers. Films like Backrooms and Obsession have emerged as the year’s biggest success stories, proving that digital-first creators can successfully transition to major theatrical releases. Obsession has grossed over $166 million globally, while A24’s Backrooms has earned … Read more
The Digital-to-Big-Screen Pipeline: Why YouTube Creators Are Hollywood’s New Power Brokers The traditional studio system is undergoing a tectonic shift. For decades, Hollywood relied on established IP, comic book franchises, and literary adaptations. Today, the most lucrative properties aren’t coming from Burbank boardrooms—they are coming from bedroom studios and viral YouTube channels. Massive Preview Box … Read more