Pamela McClintock
Senior Film Writer Pamela McClintock is a Senior Film Writer at The Hollywood Reporter, where she has worked for more than a decade covering film, box office, festivals and distribution. She previously worked at Variety, where she was the Washington, D.C., bureau chief before relocating to New York City and then to Los Angeles, where she began covering the movie industry. She is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. More from Pamela McClintock Pixar's Inside Out 2 Becomes Top Animated Film of All Time at Global Box Office Ecstatic. Incredible. Gleeful. Overjoyed. Take your pick. Pixar's Inside Out 2 has iced out fellow Disney release Frozen II to become the top-grossing Hollywood animated film of all time at the worldwide box office after finishing Tuesday with $1.462 billion, not adjusted for inflation. The film's domestic total stands at $601 million, while it has […] Movie News Jul 24, 2024 9:12 am Deadpool & Wolverine (and F-Bombs) to Jolt Superhero Genre Back to Life Marvel and Disney's Deadpool & Wolverine is at last unfurling in cinemas, reuniting onscreen and offscreen BFFs Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, the latter of whom is the mastermind behind the irreverent series. Fellow BFF Shawn Levy directed. In addition to North America, the movie is also opening around the globe and is expected to […] Movie News Jul 23, 2024 1:55 pm Box Office: Twisters Whips Up Huge Storm With Record $80.5M Domestic Opening Lee Isaac Chung's Twisters is whipping up huge winds at the box office, with forecasters predicting a far better than expected domestic opening of $80.5 million in North America. That's even up from Saturday's already massive estimate of $74.6 million. The record-breaking movie, playing in 4,151 theaters, easily boasts the top domestic opening ever for […] Movie News Jul 21, 2024 7:37 am Greta Gerwig to Receive the Prestigious Will Rogers' Pioneer of the Year Award greta Gerwig has been tapped to receive this year's Pioneer of the Year Award. She's only the second female director to receive the prestigious honor after Elizabeth Banks. She'll be feted at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's annual dinner on Sept. 25 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. All three of the […] Movie News Jul 17, 2024 8:29 am Minions 3 Will March Into Theaters in June 2027 greta Gerwig has been tapped to receive this year's Pioneer of the Year Award. She's only the second female director to receive the prestigious honor after Elizabeth Banks. She'll be feted at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's annual dinner on Sept. 25 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. All three of the […] Movie News Jul 15, 2024 5:30 pm Box Office: Minions 3 to Release on June 30, 2027 greta Gerwig has been tapped to receive this year's Pioneer of the Year Award. She's only the second female director to receive the prestigious honor after Elizabeth Banks. She'll be feted at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's annual dinner on Sept. 25 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. All three of the […] Movie News Jul 11, 2024 11:13 am More Stories
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- There is a tendency to use sensationalist language and exaggerate numbers to make the subject seem more impressive than it may be.
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- There is a potential conflict of interest in the reporting on Pixar and their layoffs, as the author previously worked at Variety, which is owned by PMC, the same company that owns The Hollywood Reporter.
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Recent Articles
Deadpool & Wolverine's Record-Breaking Collaboration: Shattering Box Office Records with $205 Million Debut
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024The Deadpool & Wolverine collaboration sets a new box office record with an estimated $205 million domestic sales, becoming the biggest launch for an R-rated film. Irreverent humor, unique appeal of Deadpool, addition of Wolverine, and Disney's distribution efforts contributed to its success. 
Universal and Illumination's New Box Office Contenders: A Weekend Showdown
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Universal and Illumination release two new box office contenders this weekend. 
Kevin Costner's Western Series 'Horizon: An American Saga' Sees Delay in Release of Chapter 2 After Underperformance of Chapter 1
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Kevin Costner's Western series, Horizon: An American Saga, faces a delay in the release of its second chapter due to the underperformance of the first installment at the box office. With a reported production cost over $100 million and only earning $11 million during its opening weekend, both Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema have decided to give audiences more time to discover Horizon: Chapter 1 before releasing Chapter 2. Costner, who had invested about $38 million in the film and intended on making a total of four films in the series, remains committed to completing it. 
Disney and Pixar's Two Upcoming Films Set to Make a Splash at the Box Office
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Disney and Pixar's upcoming films are poised to make a major impact at the box office. 
Inside Out 2: Shattering Box Office Records with $700 Million Global Tally and Exploring Ennui in Young Adults
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Pixar's Inside Out 2 breaks box office records with $285.6 million in domestic sales after eight days, grossing an additional $30.5 million on Friday and potentially reaching up to $93-$103 million during its second weekend, surpassing Barbie for the biggest animated second weekend and ranking seventh all-time. Meanwhile, ennui - a feeling of tiredness and boredom experienced by young adults transitioning from school to workforce - is identified as a common emotion in the film. The sequel also includes easter eggs referencing previous characters and teasing upcoming ones. 
Inside Out 2: New Emotions Anxiety and Envy Threaten Riley's Emotional Control
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024In Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2, Riley, now a teenager, faces new emotions Anxiety and Envy threatening her emotional control board. Amy Poehler voices Joy in this sequel to the 2015 Best Animated Feature Oscar winner. With a projected $100M opening weekend and glowing reviews, Inside Out 2 introduces Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Ayo Edebiri as Envy, causing turmoil for Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. 
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Opens Strongly at Box Office with $53 Million, Reviving Summer Cinema
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024The long-awaited Bad Boys: Ride or Die, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, opened strongly at the box office with an estimated $53 million in its first weekend. Reuniting as Miami cops, they aim to clear their late captain's name amid controversy and positive reviews. The film earned more than its predecessor despite criticism over stereotypes. 
Memorial Day Box Office Disappointments: A Battle Between Furiosa and The Garfield Movie
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Memorial Day 2023 saw disappointing box office performances from two highly anticipated films: George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie. Despite positive reviews, Furiosa underperformed due to its lack of four-quadrant appeal, insufficient marketing campaign, and potential cannibalization from simultaneous streaming on HBO Max. The Garfield Movie also struggled with a vague target audience and mixed critical reception. 
Disney's Cost-Cutting Measures: Pixar Laying Off 14% of Workforce, Focusing on Feature Films
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Disney's Pixar undergoes major changes, reducing workforce by 14% or around 175 employees as part of Disney's cost-cutting efforts. The studio, known for hits like Toy Story and Finding Nemo, shifts focus back to feature films after recent misfires and will no longer produce direct-to-streaming series. 
IF: Mixed Reviews and Modest Debut for John Krasinski's Imaginary Friends Film
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024John Krasinski's IF, a film about imaginary friends and their human counterparts, opened this summer with mixed reviews. Despite a star-studded cast and intriguing premise, some critics praised its heartfelt storytelling while others criticized its inconsistent pacing. The film earned $10.3 million on opening day but is projected to make only $31.5 million domestically, lower than initial expectations. Meanwhile, Renny Harlin's horror prequel The Strangers: Chapter 1 received terrible reviews from both audiences and critics, with a production budget of only $8.5 million.