http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/63c1b26ede20412ecbc92cf6/400x0.jpg?cropX1=70&cropX2=1626&cropY1=40&cropY2=1597 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ Caroline Reid's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/07/03/disney-reveals-disenchanted-was-over-budget-at-127-million/ Disney has revealed that its 2022 streaming movie Disenchanted was "over the production budget" as reshoots contributed to its costs surging to $127.1 million. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6684bebb737dbe74f048c31f Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:18:28 -0400 2024-07-03T10:18:35-04:00 Disney has revealed that its 2022 streaming movie Disenchanted was "over the production budget" as reshoots contributed to its costs surging to $127.1 million. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/07/01/marvel-spends-20-million-on-mystery-animated-project/ Filings from Marvel have lifted the curtain on the cost of making its animated streaming shows as they reveal the studio spent $19.6m last year on an upcoming production. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_66832b67ef5ec831bb5e260b Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:32:02 -0400 2024-07-02T04:47:16-04:00 Filings from Marvel have lifted the curtain on the cost of making its animated streaming shows as they reveal the studio spent $19.6m last year on an upcoming production. Courtesy of Marvel Animation Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/07/01/its-no-surprise-disneys-stock-price-crashed-below-100-heres-why/ Disney's stock should be on a roll right now, however, it fell below $100 for the first time since February. There is good reason for this. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6682143395c0825e2eeaa5ac Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:25:50 -0400 2024-07-02T14:53:00-04:00 Disney's stock should be on a roll right now, however, it fell below $100 for the first time since February. There is good reason for this. TNS Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Leadership /leadership CMO Network /cmo-network CFO Network /cfo-network CxO /cxo Editors' Pick editors-pick standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/29/disney-reveals-155-million-cost-of-soulless-pinocchio-remake/ Disney revealed that it spent $154.6m on making its live-action version of Pinocchio which was panned as "soulless" for its CGI recreation of the classic cartoon puppet. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6680739cf9b24d4d8d1a8d1a Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:59:42 -0400 2024-06-29T18:35:04-04:00 Disney revealed that it spent $154.6m on making its live-action version of Pinocchio which was panned as "soulless" for its CGI recreation of the classic cartoon puppet. Courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/26/why-disneys-new-cruise-liner-may-be-charting-the-wrong-course/ More details about Disney's plans to expand its cruise line into Asia have emerged with an announcement about the entertainment onboard its new ship which will have its home in Singapore when it comes on stream next year. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_667cd59dd792033aeee5a166 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:09:16 -0400 2024-06-29T15:29:32-04:00 More details about Disney's plans to expand its cruise line into Asia have emerged with an announcement about the entertainment onboard its new ship which will have its home in Singapore when it comes on stream next year. Disney Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Lifestyle /lifestyle standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/23/disney-forced-to-reveal-unequal-pay-on-star-wars-show-the-acolyte/ Documents filed by Disney have revealed that its latest Star Wars spinoff series 'The Acolyte' isn't actually a force for equality despite famously featuring a female-centric cast. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6678cbd057a52a4e1ae906c1 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:52:38 -0400 2024-06-28T15:42:12-04:00 Documents filed by Disney have revealed that its latest Star Wars spinoff series 'The Acolyte' isn't actually a force for equality despite famously featuring a female-centric cast. Lucasfilm Ltd. Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Leadership /leadership ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Editors' Pick editors-pick standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/19/disney-sails-away-with-220-million-from-its-private-island/ Disney has revealed that it has banked $220 million of dividends from its Castaway Cay private island in the Bahamas over the past decade. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_667246e70810d220b5e3fcc7 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:41:16 -0400 2024-06-21T04:39:49-04:00 Disney has revealed that it has banked $220 million of dividends from its Castaway Cay private island in the Bahamas over the past decade. Tribune News Service via Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/14/the-21-billion-disney-theme-park-gamble/ Judging by the huge crowds which have gathered at Tokyo Disney Resort since its new Fantasy Springs land opened last week you would have thought that it was guaranteed to have a happy ending. In fact it could become one of the most expensive mistakes ever made in a Disney park. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_666c72e5d37e464c889b8373 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:56:53 -0400 2024-06-17T04:13:35-04:00 Judging by the huge crowds which have gathered at Tokyo Disney Resort since its new Fantasy Springs land opened last week you would have thought that it was guaranteed to have a happy ending. In fact it could become one of the most expensive mistakes ever made in a Disney park. AFP via Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/04/the-real-winner-out-of-deadpool-and-wolverine/ Few forms of sponsorship create as compelling a connection with consumers as product placement in movies. Building this kind of familiarity usually takes decades but one brand is in the process of tearing up that script. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_665f8387cefdba0665fd7bf2 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:31:04 -0400 2024-06-11T13:54:39-04:00 Few forms of sponsorship create as compelling a connection with consumers as product placement in movies. Building this kind of familiarity usually takes decades but one brand is in the process of tearing up that script. Heineken Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/06/02/disney-spoils-its-own-ride-and-pays-the-price/ Disney's theme park design division is famous for its secrecy. So when it posted a full video of its newest attraction a month before it launched it seemed to be the dawn of a whole new world. It may not last for long. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_665cf0a6fba2b748fb68b1c3 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:42:54 -0400 2024-06-04T02:31:27-04:00 Disney's theme park design division is famous for its secrecy. So when it posted a full video of its newest attraction a month before it launched it seemed to be the dawn of a whole new world. It may not last for long. TNS Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Lifestyle /lifestyle Travel /travel Editors' Pick editors-pick standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/28/why-cgi-movies-may-be-the-secret-to-marvels-woes/ Few studios in Hollywood history have had as spectacular a fall from grace as Marvel. Until 2019 the Disney-owned studio seemed bulletproof as it produced hit after hit. Eight of them made more than $1bn. Then came the pandemic. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6655096e8576ee7cd7f6f528 Tue, 28 May 2024 14:19:58 -0400 2024-06-04T02:14:44-04:00 Few studios in Hollywood history have had as spectacular a fall from grace as Marvel. Until 2019 the Disney-owned studio seemed bulletproof as it produced hit after hit. Eight of them made more than $1bn. Then came the pandemic. ©Marvel Studios 2018 Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/13/tokyo-disney-forecasts-attendance-this-year-will-be-down-11-on-2019-despite-2-billion-expansion/ Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed it expects attendance at its theme parks this year to be 11% down on its high of 32.6m in 2019 despite opening a $2.1bn expansion next month. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6642981b13c36236c2d3ddc1 Mon, 13 May 2024 20:09:35 -0400 2024-06-03T08:26:56-04:00 Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed it expects attendance at its theme parks this year to be 11% down on its high of 32.6m in 2019 despite opening a $2.1bn expansion next month. AFP via Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/12/willow-budget-ballooned-beyond-150-million-before-disney-axed-the-show/ Disney's reasons for axing Willow after just one season appear to be clearer as its budget surged to a staggering $156.8m giving each episode a cost of nearly $20m. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_66413697d9b26a59cfccf01d Sun, 12 May 2024 17:57:35 -0400 2024-06-03T08:21:54-04:00 Disney's reasons for axing Willow after just one season appear to be clearer as its budget surged to a staggering $156.8m giving each episode a cost of nearly $20m. Lucasfilm Ltd. Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/11/disney-reveals-doctor-strange-2-cost-more-to-make-than-avengers-2/ Disney has revealed that the cost of the Multiverse of Madness surged to a staggering $414.9m making it one of the most expensive instalments in the MCU, surpassing Age of Ultron. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_663ee7300d434647c35f27d4 Sat, 11 May 2024 11:44:07 -0400 2024-06-03T08:19:26-04:00 Disney has revealed that the cost of the Multiverse of Madness surged to a staggering $414.9m making it one of the most expensive instalments in the MCU, surpassing Age of Ultron. Courtesy of Marvel Studios Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/09/the-magic-formula-for-building-a-themed-entertainment-powerhouse/ If you're looking to find the latest trends in themed experiences, luxury cruise ships don't sound like a sensible place to start. However, one operator is turning the tide and is transforming into a titan of themed entertainment. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_663c5f49af80e72eb8713414 Thu, 09 May 2024 11:56:35 -0400 2024-06-03T07:03:49-04:00 If you're looking to find the latest trends in themed experiences, luxury cruise ships don't sound like a sensible place to start. However, one operator is turning the tide and is transforming into a titan of themed entertainment. Princess Cruises Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/06/disney-reveals-live-action-snow-white-pay-packets/ Disney has revealed that during production of its upcoming live action remake of Snow White, women occupied just 30% of the highest paid jobs but had 48% of the lowest paid positions despite the movie being hailed as a showcase for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6639897a8182192f2e89298e Mon, 06 May 2024 22:08:03 -0400 2024-05-06T22:08:07-04:00 Disney has revealed that during production of its upcoming live action remake of Snow White, women occupied just 30% of the highest paid jobs but had 48% of the lowest paid positions despite the movie being hailed as a showcase for diversity, equity, and inclusion. FilmMagic Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/05/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-cost-100-million-more-than-estimated/ Disney spent $100m more than recent estimates have suggested on making Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny according to the financial statements of the production company. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6637f7fb7cc5127ec0db2352 Sun, 05 May 2024 18:18:10 -0400 2024-05-05T18:24:46-04:00 Disney spent $100m more than recent estimates have suggested on making Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny according to the financial statements of the production company. Lucasfilm Ltd. Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/05/04/disney-reveals-record-540-million-theme-park-and-hotel-investment/ Disney has revealed that it spent a record $543m last year on renovating the flagship hotel at its resort in Paris and building a land there based on the hit movie Frozen. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6635c5567cc5127ec05d2f10 Sat, 04 May 2024 08:14:26 -0400 2024-05-04T08:14:31-04:00 Disney has revealed that it spent a record $543m last year on renovating the flagship hotel at its resort in Paris and building a land there based on the hit movie Frozen. Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/30/how-cirque-du-soleils-icy-acrobatic-show-swings-into-the-desert/ Cirque du Soleil is far from your average circus troupe. The performances are a blend of rock music, world-class contortion and acrobatics which up the ante with every act. Just when you think they couldn't get any more daring they do. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_663056f245275d04137ee4ec Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:51:14 -0400 2024-05-07T00:00:54-04:00 Cirque du Soleil is far from your average circus troupe. The performances are a blend of rock music, world-class contortion and acrobatics which up the ante with every act. Just when you think they couldn't get any more daring they do. Olivier Brajon Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/28/disneys-most-profitable-movie-that-doesnt-have-a-sequel/ Only one of Disney's entries in the 30 highest-grossing films of all time is not a sequel or doesn't have a sequel. Analysis of over a thousand pages of filings shows it is one of the most profitable movies in the studio's 100-year history. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_662d9719a61738688f5047ef Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:36:17 -0400 2024-05-06T23:51:31-04:00 Only one of Disney's entries in the 30 highest-grossing films of all time is not a sequel or doesn't have a sequel. Analysis of over a thousand pages of filings shows it is one of the most profitable movies in the studio's 100-year history. GC Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/25/harry-potter-tour-revenue-surges-past-1-billion/ Britain's Harry Potter movie tour has generated more than $1 billion of revenue since it opened 12 years ago according to its latest financial statements which show that sales doubled to a record $184.4 million (£149.1 million) in 2022 as the end of pandemic restrictions cast a powerful spell on the attraction. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_662560fac64fd60502e79b52 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:41:17 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:25-04:00 Britain's Harry Potter movie tour has generated more than $1 billion of revenue since it opened 12 years ago according to its latest financial statements which show that sales doubled to a record $184.4 million (£149.1 million) in 2022 as the end of pandemic restrictions cast a powerful spell on the attraction. Money Sport Media Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/25/meet-the-company-beating-theme-parks-at-their-own-game/ Few industries are as offbeat as the theme park sector. So it's hard to see how expertise in the field could apply to other sectors but actually this couldn't be further from the truth. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_662a80c6f8cdfe0162f2089f Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:36:58 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:25-04:00 Few industries are as offbeat as the theme park sector. So it's hard to see how expertise in the field could apply to other sectors but actually this couldn't be further from the truth. MediaNews Group via Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/20/warner-bros-reveals-115-million-investment-in-harry-potter-attraction/ Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that it spent more than $114.9 million (£92.9 million) on its latest attraction themed to the boy wizard Harry Potter. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6624538208c0864c3fdcf416 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:00:09 -0400 2024-05-02T05:58:56-04:00 Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that it spent more than $114.9 million (£92.9 million) on its latest attraction themed to the boy wizard Harry Potter. Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/19/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-set-to-blow-its-budget-as-costs-surge-to-nearly-330-million/ Disney expects last year's Marvel movie Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania to end up over budget after it spent $131.9m on post-production in 2022 bringing its total costs to $326.6m. Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_6621dd0f92ec8040e87014e4 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:14:23 -0400 2024-06-03T06:56:05-04:00 Disney expects last year's Marvel movie Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania to end up over budget after it spent $131.9m on post-production in 2022 bringing its total costs to $326.6m. Marvel Studios Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/2024/04/17/universal-reveals-over-budget-fast-x-cost-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars/ Universal Pictures revealed that the cost of making 'Fast X' accelerated to a staggering $453.6 million putting it on track "to exceed the planned budget". Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinereid/ content_661f55ce386a9e33579bcc93 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:07:42 -0400 2024-04-24T02:30:00-04:00 Universal Pictures revealed that the cost of making 'Fast X' accelerated to a staggering $453.6 million putting it on track "to exceed the planned budget". Getty Images Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment Business /business Hollywood & Entertainment /hollywood-entertainment standard