Kaare Eriksen

4 weeks ago | wp.me | Kaare Eriksen

Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” could easily become the No. 1-grossing domestic film of 2025 after a tremendous holiday opening last weekend. But gaming IP is still the MVP of this year’s box office — and could finally carve a path toward one up-and-coming distributor despite a seeming lack of franchise strategy.   In the current theatrical climate of franchises, establishing a dynamic approach to IP is crucial, and my recent special report for VIP+ covered how video games are meeting that task.

4 weeks ago | variety.com | Kaare Eriksen

Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” could easily become the No. 1-grossing domestic film of 2025 after a tremendous holiday opening last weekend. But gaming IP is still the MVP of this year’s box office — and could finally carve a path toward one up-and-coming distributor despite a seeming lack of franchise strategy.   In the current theatrical climate of franchises, establishing a dynamic approach to IP is crucial, and my recent special report for VIP+ covered how video games are meeting that task.

1 month ago | wp.me | Kaare Eriksen

Skydance’s Dan Prigg, Baobab’s Maureen Fan and Alcon’s George Collins addressed Hollywood at this week’s GamesBeat Summit Bringing games to film and TV depends more on brand strength than assuming either medium can automatically elevate IP Still, engagement across popular interactive experiences is a must for studios looking to compete with the likes of Disney Having amassed more than $930 million worldwide, “A Minecraft Movie” is the singular IP that has lifted Hollywood’s prospects at the...

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Kaare Eriksen

6 hours agoJessica Biel shared a rare glimpse into her home life with her husband Justin Timberlake and their children in rural Montana. Biel recently invited InStyle magazine to her home in the Rocky Mountains, where she posed for photos — including the outlet's Summer Issue cover — and sat down for an …

1 month ago | variety.com | Kaare Eriksen

Having amassed more than $930 million worldwide, “A Minecraft Movie” is the singular IP that has lifted Hollywood’s prospects at the 2025 box office after a weak start. On the TV side, “The Last of Us” is wrapping up a short but intense second season, while “Fallout” is returning sooner than expected this December. Then next spring, billion-dollar franchise “Mario” returns to theaters for another go at blockbuster stardom.