However, homegrown characters and celebrities are struggling to play the game
China has been cracking down on box-office fraud, approving fines to curb misreporting in the country's booming cinema industry
Overseas audiences continue to devour what Hollywood serves up
Even Wonder Woman may not be able to save the dismal season
Deals stall amid capital curbs, including one that would have put MGM under Chinese control
Emergence of Indian stars and stories has allowed studios to market these films differently in India
Movies like Jungle Book, Conjuring 2 have helped Hollywood capture its biggest share of the Indian box office in 2016
Forbes looked at the last three films each actor starred before June 2016
A clue: He is ranked 19th on Forbes' coveted list, on which he first appeared in 2012
The Federal Communications Commission voted in February to begin drafting rules that will open cable and satellite providers' devices to competition
Studios are eager to make their enormously expensive marketing campaigns do two things at once - advertise films in theatres and in the home
Former couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were seen nteracting at the Oscar after party. Affleck, 43, and Garner, also, 43, who have maintaioned a cordial relationship post the divorce, were spotted chatting a little at the party, reported E! Online. "Ben and Jen did not have any bad blood towards each other at the Vanity Fair party," a source said. "They spoke for a little and then went about their own business with the people they came with. Jen smiled and Ben was very normal, from the way it looked. Their facial expressions were not awkward at all. It seemed like they were more like friends," the source said. The eye-witness added the duo were in high spirits and mingled with other celebrities for most of the night. "Jen was not flirting with any guys there, but she was seen speaking to a few different ones. She was at ease the whole night. "Ben was mingling with celebs like Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron and Matt Damon. He was not flirting with any of the ladies, just ...
Studios are increasingly releasing marquee movies before the US in overseas territories to avoid clashes with local films, events and festivals