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From Hollywood to Nollywood: Are cinemas bouncing back?

2024/12/11

What in the World

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Adam Chowdhury

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Annabel Rackham

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Hannah Gelbart

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Mr. C

Hannah Gelbart: 本期节目探讨了全球电影院在疫情、流媒体竞争和好莱坞罢工后的复苏情况。一些大片如《Wicked》和《莫阿娜2》的成功，以及一些国家观影人数的回升，都表明电影院正在复苏。但同时也存在一些挑战，例如一些电影的票房表现不佳，以及流媒体对电影院的冲击。 Annabel Rackham: 好莱坞电影的全球票房表现总体良好，但表现参差不齐。一些大片如《Wicked》和《莫阿娜2》取得了巨大的成功，而另一些电影则表现不佳，例如《红色一号》。疫情对电影业造成了冲击，但电影院的观影人数正在恢复到疫情前的水平。流媒体的兴起对电影院造成了一定的冲击，但并未完全取代电影院。演员罢工的影响将在未来几年显现。一些电影院正在通过提供更豪华的观影体验来吸引观众。 Mr. C: 诺莱坞（尼日利亚电影业）近年来面临挑战，包括电影院的困境和流媒体平台（如Prime Video）的战略调整。一些独立电影制作人取得了进步，YouTube平台也得到了发展。一些诺莱坞大片取得了成功，例如Funke Akindele制作的《A Tribe Called Judah》。 Adam Chowdhury: 一些影迷创造了观看同一电影次数最多和一年内观看电影次数最多的世界纪录，这体现了人们对电影院的热爱。 Hannah Gelbart: 本节目还讨论了电影院的独特魅力以及人们对电影院的热爱。

Deep Dive

Why has the cinema industry faced challenges in recent years?

The cinema industry has faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced cinemas to close for months, the rise of streaming services, and the Hollywood actors' and writers' strikes, which delayed production schedules.

What are some examples of blockbuster films that have performed well in cinemas recently?

Films like 'Wicked' and 'Moana 2' have performed exceptionally well, each earning nearly $600 million globally. 'Wicked' exceeded expectations, making a significant impact during Thanksgiving weekend in the US.

How has the pandemic affected global cinema attendance?

Global cinema attendance has shown a recovery, with 7.1 billion admissions in 2023 compared to 7.9 billion in 2019. This indicates a partial rebound, though streaming has influenced viewing habits.

What impact did the Hollywood actors' and writers' strikes have on the film industry?

The strikes delayed production schedules, and the effects may not be fully visible for a couple of years due to the long production times of films. However, the industry still managed to exceed its $8 billion revenue target in 2024, reaching $8.5 billion.

How is the cinema industry in Nigeria (Nollywood) faring?

Nollywood has faced challenges, with cinemas struggling post-pandemic and major streaming platforms like Prime reducing their involvement. However, some filmmakers are achieving international recognition, and blockbusters like 'A Tribe Called Judah' have performed well, earning 1.6 billion naira.

What strategies are cinemas using to attract more visitors?

Cinemas are investing in luxurious experiences, such as reclining leather seats and premium services, to enhance the viewing experience and justify higher ticket prices. AMC Entertainment, for example, plans to invest over a billion dollars in upgrading its cinemas.

What are some surprising Guinness World Records related to cinema?

Ramiro Alanis watched 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' 292 times in three months, setting the record for the most cinema productions attended of the same film. Zachariah Swope watched 777 films in a year, setting the record for the most films seen in a cinema in a year.

Shownotes Transcript

There’s nothing quite like going to see a new film in the cinema; the big screen, surround sound, buckets of popcorn and collective gasps from the audience. But the film industry has experienced a number of setbacks in recent years, including the pandemic, competition from streaming, and Hollywood strikes.

Annabel Rackham, a BBC culture reporter, talks us though whether cinema in the United States, and elsewhere, is bouncing back, and how mega hits like Wicked and Gladiator 2 are helping.

We also speak to Mr C, a film critic from Nigeria who now lives in the UK, about how cinema is faring in Nigeria. And Adam Chowdhury from the What in the World team quizzes Hannah on some (pretty surprising) film-related Guinness World Records.

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