J. T., the college-educated leader of his franchise, reported to a central leadership of about twenty men that was called, without irony, the board of directors. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Bullhead’s distinguishing civic feature is the Mohave Valley Highway, four lanes of asphalt lined with gas stations and fast-food franchises, chiropractors and video shops, auto-parts outlets and tourist traps. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Normally an officer of his rank wouldn’t get involved in such a silly case, but the company building the pancake franchise had some clout with local politicians. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Milton started out with three Hercules Hot Dogs™ but quickly added franchises as profits allowed. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The Separate Representation of Voters Act aimed to transfer Coloureds to a separate voters’ roll in the Cape, thereby diluting the franchise rights that they had enjoyed for more than a century. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

No other franchise leader had ever done such a thing. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Anthony wrote on one copy, “To Elizabeth Cady Stanton—This is pronounced the strongest and most unanswerable argument and appeal ever made by mortal pen or tongue for the full freedom and franchise of women.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Dr. Dadoo, president of the Transvaal Indian Congress, castigated the restrictions and dismissed the offer of parliamentary representation as “a spurious offer of a sham franchise.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Accommodating their innumerate help, the larger franchises now have cash registers which have pictures, on the keys, of the items ordered and automatically add on the appropriate tax. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had worked briefly as an automotive parts salesman, a janitor, a car wash attendant, and a short-order cook at the local A&W fast-food franchise. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

The economy was in recession in 1975 and Milton had been forced to close a few franchises. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The government announced their intention to curb the trade union movement and do away with the limited franchises of the Indian, Coloured, and African peoples. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

These laws operated to create an all-white electorate because they excluded African Americans from the franchise but were not generally applied to whites. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

For instance, annually, the black man spends over $3 billion for automobiles, but America contains hardly any franchised black automobile dealers. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

The award-winning poster included ten tips for running a successful lemonade stand, a profit-and-loss statement, business definitions, and a chart that tracked franchise profits. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

Using J. T.’s franchise as a yardstick—3 officers and roughly 50 foot soldiers— there were some 5,300 other men working for those 120 bosses. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t a selfless decision, because they realized that Boobie had the potential to be a franchise player for Permian. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She’s not a HipsterHouse fan, but those hipsters are more clickbait-y than the Jersey Shore crew, and someone has to write the pieces because the editors are busy covering the respected franchises. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

This corner of southwestern Idaho is unrelentingly poor and plain, with vast stretches of empty roads and treeless farmland, intersected by equally vast swatches of fast-food franchises and car dealerships. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I became testy with Judge Rumpff when he fell into the same mistake made by so many white South Africans about the idea of a universal franchise. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Man o’ War became a franchise of sorts for his owner, producing a long string of gifted runners whose winner’s circle visits made Riddle one of the most photographed men in sport. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Instead of the franchised blandness of American cities, Alexandria is a city of mom-and-pop stores, all with signage screaming for attention, their wares encroaching on the streets. Circumference 2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

“It’s a Plug franchise. Call me when you get here, and I’ll meet you out front.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Milton had been jetting around during the two weeks, checking on his Hercules franchises, but on the Friday preceding the appointment he flew back to New York. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

I’d hacked her schedule from the local franchise’s Google calendar the night before. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

You did not just compare the history of our great nation to the Terminator franchise. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Aunt Helena is fat, she once headed a Weight Watchers’ franchise operation in Iowa. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

He worked as a mechanic at a SpeeDee Oil Change and Tune-Up franchise most of the week, and had a part-time job delivering lost luggage for the airport. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

It’s a franchise: there are Soul Scrolls in every city center, in every suburb, or so they say. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

If they ran the twenty-six franchises every day for one week, they could each make eight hundred and ninety-six dollars! The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

If they increased the number of franchises from thirteen to twenty-six, they could each make one hundred and twenty-eight dollars in one day. The Lemonade War 2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

“I love what I did. But I don’t know who I am beyond the voice of a Twitter account and the evil face for a franchise.” They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

We demand universal adult franchise and we are prepared to exert economic pressure to attain our demands. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They are employees of multinational industry: pharmaceutical salespeople, electronic engineers, information technology managers, accountants, data analysts, plant managers, regional vice presidents, biotechnologists, bankers, manufacturers’ representatives, and franchise chain managers. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

The first of these campaigns was the First Transvaal and Orange Free State Peoples Assembly for Votes for All, a campaign for the extension of the franchise to all black South Africans. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Howard walked away with the Buick franchise for all of San Francisco. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

The ninth resolution read: “Resolved, that it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Adnan had done well since emigrating over a decade earlier; he owned and managed four Subway franchises in New Orleans. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

She wished her father had never taken on the Jake Steel franchise, but it had become one of his most popular roles. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

He had telephoned the national headquarters of Howard Johnson’s and had asked them to “encourage” the local franchise to desegregate. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Suffrage” comes from the Latin word suffragium, meaning “approval” and “the right to vote”; “franchise” comes from the French word franche, meaning “free.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

He sent my photograph to these police stations and he sent a memo to his franchise operators, asking them to post my picture at every Hercules restaurant. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Like it or not he was the franchise, unless, for some reason, they did not need him anymore. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

There was a Subway franchise, various ticket counters, an information kiosk. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The gang that Venkatesh had fallen in with was one of about a hundred branches—franchises, really—of a larger Black Disciples organization. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

“We’ve also gotten a call from an entrepreneur in Texas who wants to talk to you about the possibility of opening nationwide franchises.” Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

New York members established the New York Central Woman Suffrage Association, and the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association declared its independence from the National, resolving to work “only for the elective franchise.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

Fast forward 14 years later, and the franchise includes seven best-selling books and eight blockbuster movies. "Potter" fans hope to keep magic alive after movie 2011-07-14T19:11:38Z

Charlie, a one-time high school diving champion who’s been emotionally sidelined by her father’s death, is the most appealing, maybe the only appealing, main human character this franchise has yet offered. ‘Bumblebee’ Review: Finally, a ‘Transformers’ Movie That’s Actually Good 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z

The deal also included the rights to the Indiana Jones franchise and two highly prized, hi-tech production companies, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. Soaring Disney Studios hopes for $7bn fairytale ending to its year 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z

As Salon's Ashlie D. Stevens wrote back in August of last year, "The addition of the meat slicers was first announced last week at the company's franchise convention in Las Vegas." Subway is ditching pre-sliced meat in a play to boost sales 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z

It’s based on the video-game franchise about a vampire hunter sent to kill Dracula. TV highlights: ‘Castlevania’ premieres on Netflix 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z

Then, one day, the company that I was working for lost the franchise, so it was back to square one. Top 10 tips for being a weather presenter 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z

It also didn't surpass the robust openings of its franchise predecessors.  'Mockingjay — Part 1' edges 'Guardians' atop 2014 domestic box office 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z

It’s not the only franchise that the 69-year-old star is keen to keep alive – later this year sees the release of Creed, the latest chapter in the Rocky franchise. Sylvester Stallone rep denies Rambo will fight Isis in new movie 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z

Simon Fuller, the creator of the "Idol" franchise, chose the second song. "American Idol" recap: Final performances 2010-05-26T13:27:00Z

The community we examined was transformative fandom, fans of literary and popular culture series and franchises who create art using those characters and settings. Mass migration from Twitter is likely to be an uphill battle – just ask ex-Tumblr users 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z

In this case Lincoln Center is not building a franchise, but helping generate arts centers that will ultimately operate independently of Lincoln Center. Lincoln Center to Venture Into China as Adviser for a Performing Arts Project 2011-04-28T21:58:53Z

"Deathly Hallows - Part 2" which concluded the Harry Potter movie franchise this summer, won the title for best 2011 movie with 52 percent of votes ahead of "Breaking Dawn- Part 1" with 48 percent. "Hunger Games" trumps "Twilight" in 2012 buzz: poll 2011-12-28T20:15:26Z

So why would studios gamble on a new film when they know they can use those millions from a franchise to make even more millions by continuing the franchise? Summer sequels: Bad reviews, major moolah 2011-05-31T17:32:00Z

However, the Raiders balked when the league stipulated that they would have to share the stadium with another NFL franchise for "a limited amount of time" in exchange for hosting two future Super Bowls. Raiders owner Al Davis dies at 82 2011-10-08T16:27:00Z

With or without their support he'll carry that franchise's banner confidently. Contrary to what Liam Hemsworth doubters suspect, he'll make a fine lead in "The Witcher" 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z

I think my franchise years are probably over. Q&A: Sam Mendes on making ‘1917’ in one long take 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z

"Planes," a spin-off of Walt Disney Co's Pixar franchise "Cars," features the voice of Dane Cook as a crop duster with a fear of heights. Matt Damon thriller 'Elysium' flies above 'Planes' at box office 2013-08-11T16:13:42Z

It was an equally big weekend overseas, where two huge franchises got a head-start on their U.S. openings. 'Ted' outstrips 'Mike' in big box-office weekend 2012-07-02T02:31:05Z

This is, after all, a franchise in which the most indelible character remains Yoda, the wee, far-out philosophizer with the tufted pate and syntactically distinct truth telling: “Wars not make one great.” ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Embraces the Magic and Mystery. Read Our Review. 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

Penguins, on the other hand, is also part of a franchise — but one not quite as beloved, apparently. 'Mockingjay' Dominates Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z

But it seems worth repeating again and ad infinitum, especially given that “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” isn’t as distractingly fun, shiny and bright as the more satisfying franchise installments. ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ Review: Everything Is Not Awesome. Everything Is an Ad. 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z

And then he gets down to the difficult business of putting his fingerprints on a franchise that deliberately resists individual authorship. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Embraces the Magic and Mystery. Read Our Review. 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

Until then, the hard-working Australian screenwriter had been known as the co-creator, with director James Wan, of the wildly popular Saw and Insidious franchises. Co-creator of ‘Saw’ and ‘Insidious’ looks forward — and backward — with sci-fi thriller ‘Upgrade.’ 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z

Disney, the world's largest entertainment company, bought "Star Wars" producer Lucasfilm in 2012 and began developing new movies in the celebrated science fiction franchise. Bobbleheads and droids lure collectors to Disney's 'Star Wars' event 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z

They each end up in a Long Island mansion while recounting their love for the franchise. ‘This American Wife’ Review: Wives Out, Knives Out 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z

Disney's "Aladdin" franchise has also spawned two straight-to-video sequels, a TV show and a Broadway musical. Disney going back to the lamp with live-action 'Aladdin' prequel 'Genies' 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been directed by J J Abrams, who successfully reinvigorated the Star Trek movie franchise in 2009, and is due to be released on 18 December 2015. New Star Wars film title revealed 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z

Cartoon makers offer up the Scottish adventure "Brave," the latest from the animation virtuosos at Pixar, while talking-animal franchises return with "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" and "Ice Age: Continental Drift." Avengers, Spidey, Batman lead huge summer lineup 2012-04-17T16:08:19Z

A wonderful aspect of Boseman’s fame was how little he seemed to mind having it wrapped up in that franchise. It’s Hard to Make Dignity Interesting. Chadwick Boseman Found a Way. 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z

As for "Sex 2," the TV series leading to the big-screen franchise ended a distant six years ago. Are moviegoers tiring of sequels? 2010-06-02T05:56:00Z

Disney said “Toy Story 3” drew 40 percent of its nonfamily audience from people ages 17 to 24: the group that grew up with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the other characters from the franchise. ?Toy Story 3? Breaks a Pixar Record as No. 1 Film 2010-06-21T00:29:00Z

The “Star Wars” franchise is one of the most valuable in Hollywood. New 'Star Wars' movie era in disarray after 'Game of Thrones' creators exit 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z

Luddington was chosen after an international search by the game's developer, Crystal Dynamics, which is positioning the new game as a reboot of the franchise. Camilla Luddington is new Lara Croft 2012-06-26T08:07:00Z

And for now, all that promise is about to get locked up in the franchise reincarnation business. The Superhero Franchise: Where Traditional Movie Stardom Goes to Die 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z

The latest film in the Universal Pictures franchise cost a whopping $190 million to make. 'Furious 7' to stay on top of box office race 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

Everett’s résumé includes steady voice work in such animated films as the Shrek franchise and appearances in such TV series as “The Name of the Rose,” along with regular film roles. ‘What I feel like, finally, is an artist’: How Rupert Everett reinvented his career 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z

The generic term for the fan culture organized around any given media franchise is a fandom. The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z

The reality dating franchise is in its 30th season, and its age is showing. 5 Reasons Amy Schumer should be the new host of “The Bachelorette” 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z

Tom Hiddleston, best known as Loki, a character from the “The Avengers” film franchise, will star in “I Saw The Light” - a Hank Williams biopic set to begin shooting in Shreveport in October. Hank Williams’ biopic to be filmed in Shreveport 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z

His early television roles included an appearance on the show “Mission: Impossible,” the precursor to movie franchise of the same title, in 1969, the year his daughter was born. John Aniston, Veteran Television Actor, Dies at 89 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z

Adapted from the eponymous video game franchise, Tomb Raider is directed by Roar Uthaug, reports Variety. Watch Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' Trailer 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z

Like all of her recent projects — the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, “Shrill” — “My Body, My Podcast” centers women’s stories, without apology. Elizabeth Banks Swears By Rob Reiner and Finger Sandwiches 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

Ignore the controversy over leading man Dante's redesign – the revamp and revitalisation of Capcom's Devil May Cry franchise is an exceptional offering. DmC: Devil May Cry – review 2013-01-14T00:01:02Z

But it follows the family-friendly franchise formula so slavishly, there are few surprises. Films out this week 2010-05-21T23:06:00Z

“Black Panther,” which combined, for the first time, an African-American cast with the enormous scale of modern franchise filmmaking, was the runaway leader, collecting $700 million in North America and $1.35 billion worldwide. ‘Aquaman’ Is the Big Finale in a Strong Year for the Box Office 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z

These modest proposals to retool the ailing franchise are, I submit, necessary but perhaps not sufficient. Dead serious: what The Walking Dead needs to come back to life 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z

The media franchise “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” has a long and storied history and has taken many, many forms. ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’ Review: Oh, Brother 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z

Production costs are estimated at just $19 million, the highest for the franchise. "Jackass 3D" expected to lead weekend box office 2010-10-15T01:41:00Z

Abrams rebooted the franchise with 2009's "Star Trek," starring Chris Pine as a younger version of Kirk in an alternate timeline, which freed future installments from the baggage of their predecessors. 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' ups the ante on super-sequels 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

He is the face of a storied franchise — the Cardinals have won 10 World Series titles, second to the Yankees' 27 — and a generous, community-minded guy who causes no trouble. Why St. Louis Should Send Albert Pujols Packing 2011-02-18T11:10:00Z

And I enjoyed Elliot’s satirical riff on Walter’s career in Hollywood, as the director of a film franchise titled “Truck Stop.” Blythe Danner Stars in ‘The Country House’ 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

Fans of the franchise were in open rebellion over bloated running times and bewildering story lines. Arts & Leisure: New Captain for a Series Becalmed 2011-05-11T16:45:46Z

Yet — please sit down for this, theater folks — they split and pool and redistribute large parts of their revenues evenly among their teams to ensure that smaller franchises have a chance against wealthier ones. How to Birth a New American Theater 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z

Anime as a genre and “Star Wars” as a franchise are insular, highly formalized creative worlds with traditions and expectations that can be smothering. Review: What if ‘Star Wars’ Really Were Japanese? 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z

Mecci has ambitions to create a Blue Man Group-like franchise, but he also said hypnosis could unlock other creative pursuits, like stand-up or theater. You Are Getting Sleepy. When You Wake Up, You Will Be an Improv Star. 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z

Foster whose film roles include "3:10 to Yuma" and "The Laramie Project" had auditioned for the revival of Lyle Kessler's play "Orphans" but had lost the role to the star of the "Transformers" franchise. Ben Foster replaces Shia LaBeouf on Broadway 2013-02-21T18:34:11Z

In the “Rocky” franchise, Mr. Burton portrayed Duke, the gritty, hard-as-nails trainer of the boxer Apollo Creed, Rocky’s initial nemesis and eventual best friend. Tony Burton, Trainer in ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 78 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z

Catching Fire is the second film of the franchise based on the best-selling trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins. Catching Fire 'had minor cuts' 2013-11-12T16:41:16Z

The movie was hardly a modest beginning; “Iron Man” represented not only the explosive start of the film franchise but also the revival of Robert Downey Jr.’s acting career. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘For the People’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z

It's the first clear sign that age might now be working against them – except in cases where they make a song and dance of it, like in meathead-carehome franchise The Expendables. Action sequels hit more targets beyond US shores 2013-03-05T13:13:51Z

"Halo" arrives on the heels of the game's 20th anniversary and leans into the franchise's expansive mythology by loading a solid arsenal of known characters and new. Paramount unmasks "Halo" for a perfect launch to the long-awaited video game adaptation 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z

Mayhew – who plays Chewbacca in the space fantasy franchise – penned an emotional tribute to his longtime friend, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81. Chewbacca Actor Shares Tribute to Star Wars Star Kenny Baker 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z

As the franchise enters its 20th year, what can be gleaned from some of those still-wed couples’ most dramatic story lines ever? How Married ‘Bachelor’ Couples Make It Work. Yes, Some Are Still Together. 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z

A film-maker can choose to preserve the comforts of a franchise or to extend and advance them. Rise of the reboots gives new life to Rocky and Ghostbusters 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z

Wes Craven, a master of horror cinema and a proponent of the slasher genre best known for creating the Freddy Krueger and “Scream” franchises, died on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles. Wes Craven, a Master of Slasher Horror Films, Dies at 76 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z

What with all the Legos and action figures and spinoffs, even very small children are interested in the franchise. Should You Take Your Kid to See 'Star Wars'? 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

And the third major newcomer at North American movie theaters, “The Purge: Anarchy,” had a smaller body count than its grisly franchise predecessor. A Slow Weekend at Movie Theaters 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z

It’s no mystery why Davis would be an appealing addition to this franchise, beyond even the obvious cultural cachet. Music: Miles Davis Reissue, ?Live in Europe 1967? 2011-09-09T16:30:32Z

Bennington has been a big fan of the franchise that brings not just horror but a psychological drama to movie screens as Jigsaw's victims try to escape. Linkin Park's Chester Bennington trapped in "Saw 3D" 2010-10-27T19:42:00Z

There’s no reason that a strong cast and good writing can’t turn one long-lived, creative franchise into another, distinctive one. For the Love of Beets: Are You Ready for an Office Spinoff About Dwight? 2012-01-26T15:03:06Z

Agron also discussed how she's found her groove in the world of independent films, her timely new horror movie "Clock" and why she has no interest in locking down a superhero franchise. Dianna Agron on embracing indies after "Glee": "When you ask for something, life can give it to you" 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z

The first film in the seemingly never-ending horror franchise is the best of the bunch. The 25 Absolute Best Halloween Movies to Watch Right Now 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z

But Paramount also needs to build new franchises. For storied Paramount Pictures, more valleys than peaks of late 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z

James Bond is forced to confront ghosts of the past in the first trailer for "Spectre," the 24th installment of the super-spy film franchise. 'Spectre' trailer: Daniel Craig's James Bond is haunted by the past 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z

On the strength of “In the Heights,” Ramos was also chosen to star in the next installment of the “Transformers” franchise, which is filming in Montreal. With ‘In the Heights,’ Anthony Ramos Finds Stardom on His Own Terms 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z

The Resident Evil franchise turned 25 in 2021, and with more than two dozen entries in the series, the best of the bunch is still 2005’s Resident Evil 4. The Video Games That Got Us Through 2021 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z

True, Claire isn't the first character to experience the parenthood arc in the "Jurassic" franchise. 'Jurassic World' battles sexism claims, in heels 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z

“Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the next live-action installment in the franchise, will debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15 and open in U.S. theaters on May 25. 'Star Wars Resistance' is Disney's latest small-screen spinoff 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z

His company — home of the Diablo, StarCraft and Warcraft franchises — is known for spending many years and many millions of dollars making some of the world’s deepest and most extensive games. Critic?s Notebook: As Games Shrink, an Industry Considers Growth 2011-02-14T23:25:49Z

While it’s nice to finally see queer characters in this extremely flamboyant franchise, A-Spen’s introduction raises more questions than it answers. ‘Zombies 3’ Review: Take Me to Your Cheerleader 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z

He explained: "I'm always looking into different business ventures and it's definitely one of my dreams to be part of a sports franchise, especially a football team." Diddy rejects Crystal Palace takeover 2010-06-16T12:57:00Z

Licensed by the franchise means rules will keep fans stuck making more of the same stuff. Amazon to sell fan fiction 2013-05-23T08:44:57Z

The Green Lantern movie starring Reynolds flopped in 2011, and since then the actor has turned against the franchise, even poking fun of it in Deadpool. What's Next for DC Movies After Suicide Squad 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z

Reviving the "Sex and the City" franchise with "And Just Like That" without Carrie's signature voiceover made Big's death even more shocking in the moment, but also less impactful as the season went on. Forget Aidan. "And Just Like That" needs to bring back Carrie's voice – and column writing career 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z

I didn’t see that incarnation — nor the 2012 film, which starred a Daniel Radcliffe newly liberated from the “Harry Potter” franchise. Review: The Comforts of the Cozy Scare in ‘The Woman in Black’ 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z

Condon later became busy, directing the “Breaking Dawn” movies in the “Twilight” franchise. At Kennedy Center, ‘Side Show’ takes another turn around the midway

Stiles’ credits also include being in the “Bourne” franchise with Matt Damon, David Mamet’s play “Oleanna” in the West End and Broadway and the films “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Mona Lisa Smile.” Julia Stiles goes ‘back to my roots’ _ the stage 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z

Four years later, Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, the man behind the Bond film franchise, adapted Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the big screen. How Chitty Chitty Bang Bang took off 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z

The artist alley is a hallmark of fan conventions, populated by people selling illustrations, paintings, patches, pins, figurines, comics and other goods that reference popular franchises. Comic-Con Is Online, and So Is the Artist Alley 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z

But the character has been the center of the franchise’s universe for all of its 10 seasons, the star whose gravity defined the orbits of everyone else. Fallen Stars, From Roseanne Barr to Kevin Spacey, Rearrange Fall TV 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z

For a franchise with unfettered idiotic fun as its raison d’etre, setting parameters on that fun did nobody any favors. Fastest & Furiousest: how Hobbs & Shaw expands the $5bn franchise 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z

She is in talks with other media franchises. Actress widens Star Wars' universe 2010-09-27T18:17:00Z

Fox said it succeeded in its aim of resurrecting the franchise, and was "excited" about its overall prospects. Foreign moviegoers rescue ailing "Narnia" 2010-12-12T23:40:00Z

Like Movie Fights, its "who would win?" counterfactual franchise mashup that imagines smackdowns between the likes of Aladdin, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. The 15 Best YouTube Channels to Watch Right Now 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z

Capaldi’s first role away from the series will be a return to another franchise as he rejoins the cast of Paddington for a sequel out later this year. The doctor is out: Peter Capaldi leaving Doctor Who after Christmas special 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z

In 2011, he and his longtime writing partner, Leigh Whannell, shifted gears, creating the subtly creepy “Insidious,” starting yet another franchise, the fourth installment of which is to be released next year. James Wan, a Craftsman of Creepfests, Returns With ‘The Conjuring 2’ 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

But that franchise fizzled out by its third sequel in 1987 as yawning audiences turned away from the growing silliness, so there was no industry momentum leading up to “Batman.” How Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ radically changed the superhero-movie landscape 30 years ago 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z

Having survived franchise world the first time, maybe re-engaging on their own terms is a challenge. Can Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart keep their cool? 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z

Arquette is best known for his role on the horror film franchise "Scream", where he first met Cox. David Arquette hurt but "okay" after car crash 2011-03-04T23:44:14Z

The film is part of the network’s Vice Versa franchise, which produces independent documentaries. What’s on TV This Week: The N.B.A. Draft and Cesar Millan 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z

Such surprises are a staple of the "expect the unexpected" franchise. Meet the 'Big Brother 12' houseguests 2010-06-30T14:26:00Z

Its dark sense of humor — along with its opening scene of an unsettling crime — owes a debt to the “Scream” franchise. A horror movie for our time: “Get Out” is frighteningly topical 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z

Mr. Wilson said he would like to see superhero franchises exploded and reinvented by innovative directors and screenwriters. Propelling a Genre Beyond Hero Worship 2011-03-25T16:14:24Z

He’s someone we’ve watched grow up, from juvenile heartthrob on “21 Jump Street” to crusty old salt in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. The Actual Malice of the Johnny Depp Trial 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z

The Insidious horror franchise sees Patrick Wilson as a husband and father to a young son who attracts ghosts and demons. Prisoners thrills US box office 2013-09-23T11:35:14Z

Abrams skillfully threaded that very needle with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” nicely teeing up that threadbare franchise for the brilliant director Rian Johnson to send it into genuinely novel and reinvigorating territory. ‘Batman v Superman’ broke records at the box office. But that doesn’t justify its existence. 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z

The Season 25 "After the Final Rose" episode perfectly captures the hollowness of the franchise's recent attempts at an anti-racist remodeling job that remains designed for the white gaze. Chris Harrison exits as “Bachelor” host, but is the franchise salvageable? 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z

Jeff Olde, executive vice president of programming and development for E!, called "Fashion Police" one of the network's flagship franchises, but he stressed it will be different. Kathy Griffin to step into Joan Rivers' high heels on 'Fashion Police' 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z

Now 25, she has been working since she was 14, but boarding this Disney franchise means showbiz on a different scale. Kaya Scodelario: 'Nine times out of 10, my character is with a guy twice my age' 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z

Articles mourning the death of the movie star have been circulating for years now thanks to the increased power of franchises making star-led projects less desirable to audiences. Summer box office 2019: what are the major lessons of the season? 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z

Of course, as the franchise grows — the trilogy’s final film “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” just hit theaters on December 20 — so does the experience. Disney cruises to celebrate 'Star Wars Day at Sea,' but it's not for casual fans: 'There's no getting away from it' 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z

Many storylines from the “Law & Order” franchise are one and done. Dylan McDermott reinvents modern gangster on ‘Law & Order’ 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z

It sold more than 500 million copies in 80 languages and sparked a $7 billion movie franchise. Harry Pottering around at home? Rowling to rescue bored kids in lockdown 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z

Page last updated at Penelope Cruz was amongst stars at the London premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - the fourth movie in the franchise. Fourth Pirates movie premieres 2011-05-13T08:00:16Z

The third installation in the "Night in the Museum" franchise is in theaters now. Robin Williams, Ben Stiller helped 'Museum's' Skyler Gisondo get a date 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z

Abrams leans a little heavily on the nostalgia, but given all he had to accomplish in this massive franchise reboot, can you blame him?” The First Reviews For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Are Here 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

The younger generation may remember Rickman, whose movie résumé ranged from "Die Hard" and "Galaxy Quest" to "Truly, Madly, Deeply" and "Sense and Sensibility," as Professor Severus Snape from the "Harry Potter" franchise. The theater world's loss of Myra Carter, Brian Bedford and Alan Rickman resounds 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z

The franchise seems to have finally come through; this weekend it was reported that Lashana Lynch is going to be the new 007. The new 007 is a black woman – don't make her a Bond girl 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z

A McDonald’s customer in England shared a video of one of the franchise's employees working alone to fill a large number of to-go orders. Twitter video shows McDonald's worker preparing massive number of to-go orders 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z

Abrams will direct "Star Wars: Episode VII", Walt Disney Co said after days of speculation, giving hope to many long-suffering fans who were disappointed by the last three installments in the iconic franchise. Director Abrams to helm new Star Wars, fans say force with him 2013-01-26T09:17:29Z

A sandwich shop in Davis, Calif., has closed after the franchise owner made a statement likening the Black Lives Matter organization — an anti-racism advocacy group — to the Ku Klux Klan. California sandwich shop closed after owner likens Black Lives Matter to KKK, stresses he doesn’t support BLM 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

Mr. LuPone was familiar to television audiences from his roles on “The Sopranos” and the “Law & Order” franchise. Robert LuPone, Actor Who Became a Behind-the-Scenes Force, Dies at 76 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z

The moribund "Rocky" franchise was not only successfully revived but Stallone, winner of several Golden Raspberry Awards for worst actor, received an Oscar nomination for his supporting performance and won a Golden Globe to boot. Broadway musical 'Hamilton' could teach Oscar a lesson on diversity 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z

The film is the second installment in a planned monster franchise. Box Office - 'Kong: Skull Island' Rules With Mighty $61 Million Debut 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z

Lin and Morgan realized they couldn’t rely solely action-movie elements—they understood that strong characters, a high-stakes story, and an underlying mythology would keep audiences invested in the franchise. Vroom to Grow: How Fast & Furious Became Hollywood’s Greatest Action-Movie Franchise 2013-06-03T19:41:45Z

"American Reunion," the fourth slice of the "American Pie" franchise to plop onto the big screen, is comfort food for fans. 'American Reunion': a no-surprises slice of the 'Pie' series 2012-04-05T00:34:04Z

Star Wars Rebels The computer-animated spinoff that sets the action between "Episode III" and "Episode IV" of the "Star Wars" franchise is back with new episodes. Saturday's TV highlights and weekend talk: 'A Deadly Adoption' 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z

Indeed, the word of the hour was “franchise.” Don’t stop believin’: Do atheists need a church? 2013-04-28T16:00:00Z

Soon after, Conan’s father and people are slaughtered, leaving him a boy with an ax to grind, a sword to wield, a destiny to fulfill, a franchise to revive. | 'Conan the Barbarian': Keep Hold of Your Head, Lest He Lop It Off With the Others 2011-08-18T21:54:37Z

First, second-weekend takings of £8.52m are a bit higher than Part 1's £8.34m for the second frame, and way ahead of equivalent results for other recent entries in the Potter franchise. Harry Potter won't be needing the box-office resurrection stone just yet 2011-07-26T11:48:42Z

Universal may not have a franchise movie in this very pickable cartoon comedy, but they certainly have franchise minions. Despicable Me Review: It's Pickable! 2010-07-09T09:05:00Z

Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the Marvel comics pantheon, but Sony's revival of the franchise was something of a fizzle. Amy Pascal to oversee new Spider-Man film made by Sony, Marvel 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z

Such was the case with his "Watchmen" movie, a film that deserves respect even as HBO plans on taking the franchise in a new direction. Was Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" really that bad? 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z

The Game of Thrones fanbase rivals that of any major movie franchise — Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Avengers. IMAX Cannot Contain 'Game of Thrones' 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z

We are 32 films into the franchise, yet a kosher superhero has yet to grace the big screen. "The Flash" is a missed opportunity, continuing the disappointing history of Jewish superheroes 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z

"Rango," which was directed by "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise maestro Gore Verbinski, is the first animated feature from Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects studio founded by George Lucas in 1975. Depp's `Rango' corrals $38M opening at box office 2011-03-06T21:12:08Z

It wasn’t the first reality show, but its wild popularity and subsequent franchise profoundly influenced what came after. ‘Kid 90’ and the Days When Even Wild TV Teens Had Privacy 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z

“The big character franchises – superheroes, Star Wars, children’s output – all are so dependent on the whole stream from theme parks and resorts.” Soaring Disney Studios hopes for $7bn fairytale ending to its year 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z

Sometimes these nostalgia films become franchises and sometimes you end up with "The Last Airbender." Odd nostalgia: The strange films based on kids' culture 2011-06-30T16:30:00Z

Levy was in the middle of post-production on the third installment of his hit franchise--this weekend's "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," in which Williams reprises his role as Teddy Roosevelt. For 'Night at the Museum' director, a nod to Robin Williams 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z

Mr. Albom, whose books have sold more than 39 million copies, said he hasn’t ruled out another stage of heaven—and a third book in the franchise. 15 Years After ‘The Five People You Meet in Heaven,’ Mitch Albom Says Who Comes Sixth 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z

Expect something similarly loud when the third instalment of the franchise appears this summer. Top 23 character actors in film 2013-04-12T15:00:00Z

The same is true of “Bad Girls Club” and “The Real Housewives” franchise. The TV Watch: Where Alcoholism Drinks in the Laughs 2010-12-02T23:21:00Z

Judged on Lee's plot synopsis, however, Monsterpocalypse appears to have more in common with the Transformers franchise than it does with Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Tim Burton to develop film version of Monsterpocalypse 2010-07-20T13:19:00Z

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4 billion, it has strip-mined the franchise, conceiving multiple movie trilogies, stand-alone films and TV series, as well as an enormous presence in Disney’s theme parks. Will ‘Game of Thrones’ Ever Really Be Over? Unlikely 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z

Ms. Lutz is appealing, though, and fans of the franchise will probably be pleased with the elaboration. Review: In ‘Rings,’ Best Not Go to the Videotape 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z

A small Hollywood studio, one that has struggled to remain relevant in a fast-changing film business, delivered a master class in movie franchise management over the weekend. Little Lionsgate Soars to the Top With John Wick Ticket Sales 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z

The series finale debuted with a whopping £15.85m from three days, the biggest of the franchise. Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 brings Skyfall's day to a close 2012-11-20T11:30:46Z

The brothers also hope that McDonald’s will relax its restrictions and inspections that, they allege, are used to sometimes break franchise agreements. Black McDonald's franchise owners launch 90-day protest at company headquarters, alleging discrimination 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z

Call it a ghost franchise — and expect to see many more of them this year, with and without celebrity names attached. You’ve Heard of Ghost Kitchens. Meet the Ghost Franchises. 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z

It currently maintains a rating of just 18% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, the franchise's lowest. Megan Fox lashes out at critics of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z

Several of the festival's franchise favorites are showing off their ages this year as they celebrate milestone birthdays, including Tarzan at 100, James Bond at 50 and those strapping 20-year-olds, the Power Rangers. Comic-Con to celebrate history, heritage 2012-07-11T14:18:08Z

The latest in the Fast and Furious franchise was originally set for a July 2014 release, but was delayed by Walker’s death in a November 2013 car accident. 'Furious 7' Races to Front of Box Office Pack 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z

So while the Final Destination franchise gave it a new lease of life two decades later, it was shot-through with all the post-modern spin an awareness of Airplane! demanded. Airplane at 30! The ride of their lives 2010-08-22T20:30:00Z

But to settle the core issue between the two franchises, which dragons are better? Fantasy Face-Off: ‘The Rings of Power’ vs. ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z

If anything, the arc of the series so far resembles most closely that of the classic “Alien” film franchise. Video Game Review: Space Zombies, Prepare to Meet Your Mower 2011-02-01T19:52:29Z

The movie franchise spun off from Ian Fleming’s novels about a British spook who was impudent and resourceful, a wizard with women and weaponry, and impeccably dressed but capable of back-alley brutishness. Roger Moore, suave actor who held James Bond role the longest, dies at 89 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

In the late 2000s, a London and Broadway revival of “Equus” started Daniel Radcliffe, best known as the title character of the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Peter Shaffer, acclaimed British playwright of ‘Equus’ and ‘Amadeus,’ dies at 90 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z

That was enough to scare away the third installment of the Da Vinci Code franchise. Boo! A Madea Halloween scares away box office rivals as Inferno flames out 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z

It’s with some irony that Paulson finds herself locked into another horror-fueled franchise, considering that as a viewer, she tends to anxiously watch the genre through her fingers. ‘Ratched’ is Sarah Paulson’s most terrifying role yet — and not for the reason you might think 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z

They do not allow chain or franchise operations. Anthony Bourdain’s Food Market Takes Shape 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z

At a time when the “Star Wars” franchise expanded into live-action television for the first time with “The Mandalorian” on Disney Plus? Not Even ‘Star Wars’ Can Save This Year’s Box Office 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z

There’s not a lot of it, and much of it is, well, loud and empty, like the films of the “Hangover” franchise, which Amazon has up for rental or purchase. Oh, My Aching Head: Movies for the Soused or Now Sober 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z

He sent the Canadian franchise an audition tape in 2010, but the troupe didn’t have a need for his skill set at the time. Local man proved to his parents he could make the big leap to being a performer 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z

NBC announced the special on Friday, well in advance of the broadcast, indicating that the show will be one of many ways the network plans to observe the remarkable run of the enduring late-night franchise. 40th Anniversary Special for ‘Saturday Night Live’ 2014-04-18T18:50:00Z

I preferred the more mortal-sized burgers, but always thought Katsu Burger was a likely candidate for a franchise operation, not a shutdown. Goodbye to Stopsky's and Katsu Burger 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z

Last night ABC premiered the latest iteration of The Bachelor franchise, Bachelor in Paradise, a brand new show to take the place of their usual late-summer sleeze-fest, Bachelor Pad. The Bachelor in Paradise: just another chance for strangers to kiss in a hot tub 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z

Now he's left cable to test out the streaming waters at Netflix, which is banking on his touch to usher in another youth franchise with "Julie and the Phantoms." How the iconic "Ferris Bueller's" parade and "Dirty Dancing" number inspired Netflix's new musical 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z

"Ghostbusters," on the other hand, is a big studio franchise with heavy genre elements — a new installment would presumably include eye-popping action set pieces and extensive visual effects. 'Ghostbusters 3': Is Paul Feig a good fit? 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z

The spin-off centres on the penguin characters from Dreamworks' Madagascar franchise. Hunger Games holds firm at box office 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z

The franchises are in the business of fan recruitment and brand extension. The Movies Are Back. But What Are Movies Now? 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z

As Iron Man and other properties grow longer in the tooth, Marvel needs to build franchises around newer, often less prominent characters. Marvel summons Scott Derrickson to direct 'Dr. Strange' movie 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

He returned to Puerto Rico, three years ago, and decided to open a franchise of Gorilla Vapes, he explained, because “I couldn’t get vape juice anywhere.” What “Hamilton” in San Juan Means to Puerto Rico 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z

Despite once saying he would rather take his own life than reprise his role as 007, Daniel Craig confirms he will return as James Bond for the franchise's 25th movie. We've been expecting you: Christoph Waltz returning as Blofeld for Bond 25 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z

The result was that a lot of franchises that were feeling a little long in the tooth felt reinvigorated and fresh, reminding people of the magic that made them fans in the first place. “Mad Max,” “Jessica Jones,” “Star Wars”: 2015 was the year women reigned geek culture 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z

Recurring characters in sequels and franchises are as common as, well, sequels and franchises; recurring characters in movies that aren’t sequels are more rare, and more fun. Same Character, Different Film: Recurring Roles in Non-Sequels 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z

And the notion that a franchise needs to be named after its lead character is hogswash too. Has One Shot blown it by changing its name to Jack Reacher? 2012-06-01T17:06:35Z

And he said he was confident that the James Bond franchise would return - despite its recent "indefinite" suspension. Cinemas not daunted by World Cup 2010-04-21T12:37:00Z

Summit isn't taking such criticisms too badly: the first two films earned more than $1.1 billion, and the franchise will continue to do just fine even if efforts to woo male audiences fail. Getting male audiences to cheer for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 2010-06-25T15:45:00Z

While on the show, Cardi's big personality and witty one-liners quickly made her one of the franchise's most beloved characters, which she skillfully parlayed into her music. How Rapper Cardi B Rose to Number One 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z

Edward's film - a co-production for Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers released in May this year - revived the franchise. New Godzilla film to be made in Japan 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z

The search takes Arnold from the archives of Howard Stern’s radio show to an attempt to learn more about the locked-down, unused footage from all those seasons of NBC’s “Apprentice” franchise. Perspective | 10 new shows to check out this fall, including ‘Murphy Brown,’ ‘Camping’ and ‘Forever’ 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z

Others were called out for condoning, if not actively supporting, inhumane labor practices, like those imposed on migrant workers building new Guggenheim and Louvre franchises in Abu Dhabi. Making Museums Moral Again 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z

Eli Roth, who spawned the “Hostel” film franchise, has posted on Twitter that the charge “sends a terrifying message to festivals,” whose organizers now know that they can be prosecuted for showing extreme material. So Scandalous a Prosecutor Took Notice 2011-05-13T23:03:02Z

Anderson, through multiple chapters of his “Resident Evil” franchise, Jovovich is well prepared to class up this latest video game-derived nonsense. ‘Monster Hunter’ Review: Beasts of Boredom 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z

Hit comedy The Big Bang Theory is set to turn into a franchise with a prequel show called Sheldon in the works. The Big Bang Theory prequel in the works at CBS 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z

“The Daily Show is Comedy Central’s franchise like The Tonight Show. When Carson left it was still a talk show,” said Albanese. The Daily Show Staff Talks About the Future of the Show After Jon Stewart 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z

The studio's resurgence began with "Raiders of the Lost Ark," followed by films in such lucrative franchises as the "Harry Potter" novels and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Mary McCartney's connection to Abbey Road Studios is a family affair 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z

Oh, yes, the Donald is weighing in at every commercial break, reminding us that this is his franchise and promising new ministries of Eros. Miss Universe and the death of the beauty pageant 2010-08-24T13:23:00Z

Perhaps Disney has simply relaxed as the franchises have taken root. Feeling the force: why directing a Hollywood blockbuster is tougher than ever 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z

It's now one of the most popular anime franchises of all time. 'Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos': anime film for fans 2012-01-19T20:44:06Z

The teen science-fiction franchise "Divergent" debuted with $56 million at the box office, one of the year's biggest openings, but one shy of some expectations. Teen sci-fi franchise 'Divergent' debuts with $56M 2014-03-23T17:09:54Z

Salon Deputy Food Editor Ashlie D. Stevens gave a shout out to his work in the "Horizon Zero Dawn" franchise. From "The Wire" to "John Wick," we trusted Lance Reddick as a voice of authority, empathy and comedy 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z

The franchise works beyond the fact that it's a comedy. A Minute With: Barry Sonnenfeld about "Men in Black 3" 2012-05-23T11:06:30Z

It’s hard to know what the Smithsonian and leaders of the African American Museum will define as a success for the latest museum franchise on the Mall. Can a thorough, thoughtful museum speak to a new racist age? 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z

And "Twi-hard" fans of the hit film franchise will likely be happy. Teen love triangle at center of new "Twilight" 2010-06-25T21:32:00Z

Adaptations of ambitious books make headlines, fuel interest and – if done correctly – can be spun out into decades-long franchises. From Watchmen to Catch-22: can TV tackle 'unfilmable' books? 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z

The 1990s were dominated by the braying of Jim Carrey, the “Austin Powers” franchise and the eww-gross extremism of “There’s Something About Mary” — all films stuffed to the point of asphyxiation with blatant gags. Riff: ?The Hangover? and the Age of the Jokeless Comedy 2011-05-28T03:33:02Z

But on the evidence of “Grey,” she’s going to milk the “Fifty Shades” franchise until it’s bone dry. Review: E. L. James’s ‘Grey’ Goes Inside His Brain, and, Yes, His Pants 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

The company recently announced it would remake one of the franchise’s games without Kojima’s involvement. He Created the Katamari Games, but They’re Rolling On Without Him 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z

It depends on how spin-off, franchise and canon are defined. A journey back through the Kardashians as their TV show ends 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z

What if we viewed the Hollywood franchise era in which we live as an opportunity to reflect on the passage of time? Why we should learn to stop worrying and love the blockbuster franchise 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z

For the second year in a row, the "Twilight" franchise was snubbed, as final film "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" only received one nomination for star Taylor Lautner in the irreverent Best Shirtless Performance category. "Django" and "Ted" lead comedies, superheros at MTV Movie Awards 2013-03-06T01:37:07Z

This summer was supposed to have seen the release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” the latest film starring the conspicuously marketable cartoon creatures from the “Despicable Me” franchise. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Black Narcissus’ and ‘My Psychedelic Love Story’ 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z

Disney, which owns ABC, is tapping its blockbuster "Avengers" franchise for a TV show about a group of agents who investigate strange happenings around the world. Espionage, comedy veterans touted for upcoming TV season 2013-05-16T21:20:31Z

After releasing two movies theatrically, the next step for the franchise would be to enter the video game space. "Boondock Saints" director exploring video game 2011-03-19T00:50:07Z

Film studio Lionsgate, home of the hugely successful Hunger Games franchise, is working on the film with the original creators, Saban. New Power Rangers movie to be made 2014-05-08T13:16:21Z

It’s full of costumes from the movie franchise — ones actually worn in the films, not re-creations, which alone will be a thrill for hard-core fans. In ‘Star Wars and the Power of Costume,’ You Are What You Wear 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z

Calling it Saw 3D, rather than Saw VII, should help convey a message of franchise reboot. Paranormal Activity 2 exorcises ghosts of Blair Witch on UK opening 2010-10-26T15:57:00Z

But Stallone had not heeded the lesson of Rocky III. His pursuits outside the Rocky franchise suggested a one-trick pony that believed it was a thoroughbred. Sylvester Stallone: the wacky people's champ who battled his own ego 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z

With its emphasis on procedure and its impersonal characters, the series prefigured crime dramas like the “Law & Order” franchise. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Star of ‘77 Sunset Strip’ and ‘The F.B.I.’, Is Dead at 95 2014-05-03T05:34:53Z

But the zombie apocalypse "World War Z," which opens Friday, is Pitt's bold, long-gestating, big-budget effort to enter the franchise fray. Brad Pitt tries to build a better blockbuster 2013-06-19T15:04:10Z

The franchise is trapped in a loop of self-love. The Growing Emptiness of the Star Wars Universe 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z

"This is also the final chapter in the franchise." Horror pictures face brutal rivalry at box office 2010-10-27T19:58:00Z

This was an entertainment franchise that inaugurated action on the electronic screen. The folly of Empire: how Star Wars menaced Hollywood 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z

Entering the rebooted franchise in its second installment had advantages and drawbacks, Foxx said. Jamie Foxx joins ‘Spider-Man’ family as good guy gone bad 2014-04-29T21:53:22Z

By most accounts, the single-minded, loner-idealist tough guy at the center of the Billy Jack franchise was based on an amalgam of cowboy archetypes, Asian martial-arts film archetypes and Mr. Laughlin’s image of himself. Tom Laughlin, 82, Star of ‘Billy Jack’ Movie Series, Dies 2013-12-17T01:29:45Z

Do you see major differences with how Marvel and DC approach their film franchises? James Gunn Nearly Blew Up His Career. Now He’s Back With ‘The Suicide Squad’ 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z

If you're a fan of the Marvel franchises that are prominently featured here, you will find much to enjoy. "Avengers: Endgame": Sloppy plot holes distract from an otherwise cathartic epic 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z

A sequel to the massive-monster film, featuring classic creatures from the franchise, is in the works. Godzilla returns: Sequel announced at Comic-Con 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z

There’s recent precedent for spinoff movies dying on the vine; an attempt to extend the Madagascar franchise with The Penguins of Madagascar last year went that way. This Is How Minions Took Over the World 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

Macchio joined me recently for a candid "Salon Talks" conversation about his hopes for the future of the franchise, his secrets of eternal youth, and the enduring power of waxing on. "Daniel LaRusso felt like someone I knew": Ralph Macchio on the eternal appeal of "The Karate Kid" 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z

When that sold a million copies, Grahame-Smith extended the suddenly burgeoning literary-mashup franchise with his own Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, positing that our 16th President fought the Civil War against an army of slave-sucking vampires. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter: Four-score and Seven Corpses 2012-06-21T13:40:09Z

Much of the complexity has been directly written into the franchise’s overarching, seemingly blunt story of good versus evil. | 'The Dark Knight Rises’: ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ With Christian Bale 2012-07-18T17:49:45Z

“The franchise has been a great vehicle to showcase our aircraft, our Airmen and our mission capabilities, all within a canvass of joint operations.” Summer Movies: Some Have a Blast 2011-07-17T01:13:02Z

He has now called time on the Rocky and Rambo franchises after one last outing in each series, so he needs a new project. The Expendables: Old-timers wheel out the one-liners 2010-08-16T15:36:00Z

And even when a Hollywood franchise is retooled around women, it still revolves around men — the story lines they wrote, the characters they created, the worlds they built. The Trouble With Hollywood’s Gender Flips 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z

The studio was criticized for revealing too much in their teases and trailers for the sequel to Marc Webb’s reboot of the popular franchise. Comic-Con: Why the Force was with Star Wars and not Batman v Superman 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z

At a time when films have turned into fully loaded franchises, it's a miracle -- magical indeed -- when anything comes out that truly captivates. Ranking the 8 Harry Potter films 2011-07-15T16:01:00Z

In the next installment of the James Bond franchise, Spectre, Craig reprises his role as the iconic British spy for the fourth time. Daniel Craig Undergoes Surgery After Injury on Set of New 'James Bond' Movie 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

Since then it's been turned into an annual franchise where the three of them get an extended holiday in various parts of the British Isles. Last night's TV: Agatha Christie's Marple: The Secrets of Chimneys 2010-12-28T08:00:03Z

Nor might a casual observer have expected the beguiling sweet-natured indie from a studio more famous for the Hunger Games and Divergent franchises. La La Land's success heralds return to Lionsgate's small-scale roots 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z

The actress spoke to the AP Saturday while promoting “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 1,” the third installment of the blockbuster franchise that catapulted her to stardom. Jennifer Lawrence: Privacy Loss Takes Heavy Toll 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z

"I think it's cool that it's turned into a franchise," said the actress. A word-of-mouth hit? The perfect pitch for 'Pitch Perfect 2' 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z

“Back to the Future: The Musical,” based on the first of the time-travel films in the billion-dollar franchise, faces an additional hurdle: It hinges on a star performance that would seem to be irreproducible onstage. ‘Back to the Future’ Review: The DeLorean Crash Lands on Broadway 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z

She took the Kardashian template of monetizing tabloid infamy through a cult of personality – social media ubiquity, branded products, and now, the final piece of the puzzle, an E! reality franchise. Rob & Chyna: the saddest show on TV 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z

There are some hints that enthusiasm for the Potter franchise may be cooling. Harry Potter’s Sophomore Slump: ‘Cursed Child’ Loses Steam on Broadway 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z

In a movie landscape littered with resuscitated franchises, this runs the risk of being just more of the same. Review: 'Creed' Does Everything Right 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z

However, the particular circumstances of that melodrama highlights just how played out the franchise is – especially now that it's contrasted with HBO Max's refreshing dating show alternative, "FBoy Island." The tired "Bachelor" franchise needs to step up or step aside for the likes of "FBoy Island" 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

The second volume of her hugely popular “Magnolia Table” cookbook franchise sailed to the top of the New York Times list of the best-selling cookbooks in 2020. How the Cookbooks of 2020 Tell the Stories of Our Pandemic Kitchens 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z

The film cements Mr. Brolin’s unlikely rise from character actor to an anchor of three franchises, following his villain turns in “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Deadpool 2.” ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ Earns $19 Million, Beating Expectations 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z

As it happens, Mr. Soderbergh, whose career oscillated between small indie productions and studio fare like the “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise, brought up “Iron Man 3” in his talk. Movie Review: ‘Iron Man 3,’ With Robert Downey Jr. 2013-05-02T12:00:01Z

Cameron continues speaking in the video, claiming the new movie "reinvigorates" the franchise. James Cameron puts his stamp of approval on 'Terminator Genisys' 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z

The lucrative Harry Potter franchise is also expanding with a new spinoff movie project, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," inspired by Rowling's book of the same title. 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' play to open in London in 2016 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z

What's more, its story doesn't tarnish the franchise's good name or retroactively ruin the previous films. "The Grudge" sequel is cursed by mediocrity 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z

The outpouring of information from the Sony Pictures hack is getting weirder and weirder, as leaked emails indicate the studio is planning a crossover movie for its Jump Street and Men In Black franchises. Sony Hack: 'Jump Street' and 'Men in Black' Crossover In the Works 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z

The not-so-secret message to the studios is: Hitch your wagon to an action or comedy franchise, not to a star. Summer Box Office Wrap: The Help Still Works on Labor Day 2011-09-05T09:55:00Z

He helped many employees become franchise owners and was also involved in Pittsburgh-area charities. Jim Delligatti, who gave the world the Big Mac sandwich, dies at 98 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z

However, both Bay and LaBeouf promised that the franchise's third installment, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," due in July, would rejuvenate the series. "Transformers 2" director says film "was crap" 2011-03-07T02:06:51Z

The author sold the character rights to Paramount Studios in the mid-1990s, but efforts to produce a Bosch-based franchise fell short. 'Bosch' series gets second season shortly after Amazon Prime premiere 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z

“Avatar: The Way of Water” could only have been directed by James Cameron, but voters will probably wait until his franchise concludes to honor him. What Will Be Nominated for Oscars on Tuesday? What Won’t Be? 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z

After a record $155 million opening weekend, “The Hunger Games” is poised to become Hollywood’s next major franchise. ArtsBeat: Ask 'The Hunger Games' Director Your Questions 2012-03-27T15:42:41Z

The long-awaited sequel, "Tron: Legacy," which opens Dec. 17, is just one part of The Walt Disney Co.'s massive multimedia reboot of the franchise. Review: 'Tron' video game suffers power shortage 2010-12-08T16:37:00Z

Beyond big action franchises, Fithian said the industry has benefited from a better spacing of movies through the year, such as the surprise January hit "American Sniper" from Warner Bros. Record box-office year predicted, anti-piracy efforts touted at CinemaCon 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z

To help you navigate the spectacle and understand why the show matters, we offer this guide from the “Bachelor” obsessives of The New York Times and one newcomer to the franchise. A ‘Bachelorette’ Bible 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z

Fox, 51, made his name in the 1980s TV comedy "Family Ties" and as teen adventurer Marty McFly in the "Back to the Future" movie franchise. Michael J. Fox to star in TV comedy as dad with Parkinson's 2012-08-21T00:04:33Z

In a Hollywood defined by big-budget superhero films, a movie that asked what it meant for a franchise player to try to be an artist was an apt winner. Birdman Wins Best Picture at the Oscars 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

Photograph: Allstar/LucasFilm Daniels seems mildly indignant at the extent to which he has been monitored by Disney, now the home of the Star Wars franchise. 'The secrecy has been ludicrous': Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels on the new film and his life as C-3PO 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z

This film, which will be released in December, is the final installment for the franchise’s Skywalker saga storyline. The new trailer for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" raises questions of Rey's identity 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z

He appeared in films in the “Step Up” franchise and in the second “Magic Mike” movie. Stephen Boss, Dancer and Reality TV Star Known as tWitch, Dies at 40 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z

Lynch has been widely celebrated for expanding the historically homogenous world of Bond in a role that — like others who have brought wider representation to decades-old franchises — has also brought online hostility. Lashana Lynch on making history as 007 in ‘No Time to Die’ 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z

“To find a sponsor to celebrate what is perceived as a brand or living franchise does not make sense for most sponsors.” Museums Are Finding Room for Couturiers 2011-04-20T20:58:21Z

Finally, some good news for fans of Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise. Bethenny Frankel returning to 'Real Housewives of New York' 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z

Right now TV is awash in reboots, using familiar franchises to break through the clutter of Peak TV. On the road again: Knight Rider and the most rebooted TV shows ever 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" features the lives of six wealthy women and is one of the most popular of the drama-filled "Real Housewives" franchises. "Real Housewives" to be tweaked after Armstrong suicide 2011-08-19T18:07:07Z

It was hard to adjust to suddenly doing a TV show or a huge franchise. Adam Driver and Keri Russell Share a Stage and Then, Maybe, Lightsabers 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z

For fans of the series, “Furious 7” is how they will mourn Walker, whose entire career became the franchise, after a few short stints in similarly middlebrow films. My “Fast and Furious” love: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and the raw, turbo-charged soul of “Furious 7″ 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

Remove the humor, and the globe-trotting "Losers" plays like an episode of "24" that's been retrofitted for the "Transporter" franchise. 'The Losers': Cast chemistry saves comic-book caper 2010-04-22T21:13:00Z

Age was never an issue with the Bond franchise – for its male co-stars. The sexual celebration of mature women in bloom, from "Queen Charlotte" to Martha Stewart 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z

Anything you can reveal about your upcoming "Expendables" film and the appeal of that franchise? "I never set out to be an action star": Dolph Lundgren on his career and the toll taken on his body 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z

A send-up of "The Fast and the Furious" action franchise, "Superfast!" pulled in to multiplexes right next to "Furious 7" this weekend. 'Fast and Furious' gets a ribbing in 'Superfast!' 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z

Arguably the only Marvel franchise to still warrant much excitement, the Guardians sequel hits this summer with sky-high expectations. Super Bowl ads: a guide to new TV and film trailers 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z

But as Deadline Hollywood reported Monday night, Damon and Greengrass are indeed negotiating to reprise their roles as director and actor on the blockbuster Universal franchise. Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass: Why they'd reunite on 'Bourne' 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z

Yet the director’s guiding hand and production design skill was not properly valued by the franchise. Ten years of Twilight: the extraordinary feminist legacy of the panned vampire saga 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z

And although she had never been to a football game before her husband bought the franchise, she quickly became the team’s quiet strength. The Sadness (And Salvation) Of New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft 2012-09-06T14:00:00Z

Her spinoff serves as a palliative to the constant warfare of the main franchise. Critic’s Notebook: Married to the Mob, Wedded to Fighting 2012-07-20T22:47:55Z

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond — this time with a dirty martini — in the franchise’s 24th official title, directed by Sam Mendes. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Bad Moms’ and ‘Weiner’ 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z

And it’s been great to be invited into a massive franchise, this hugely popular American show, and for my ethnicity and my colour to be a non issue.” How actor Cliff Curtis avoids playing 'repetitive stereotypes' 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z

Walt Disney Co is working on plans to bring more of its "Star Wars" franchise into the company's theme parks, Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Tuesday. More 'Star Wars' coming to Disney parks, CEO says 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z

The author whose horror classic launched a film franchise starring Charles Bronson was 79. ‘Death Wish’ author Brian Garfield dead at 79 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z

The forthcoming fifth film in the franchise will see Johnny Depp return as Captain Jack Sparrow The next Pirates of the Caribbean film has been delayed beyond its planned 2015 release. Pirates sequel delayed beyond 2015 2013-09-11T11:22:43Z

But Trump has no intention of abandoning the franchise. Perspective | Trump’s bizarre post-election behavior isn’t a tantrum or a coup. It’s fan service. 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is one of the autumn's most eagerly anticipated new series, with producers hoping to translate the success of the film franchise to the small screen. S.H.I.E.L.D. makes strong US debut 2013-09-26T12:07:55Z

Disney+ is launching in the autumn – and because Disney owns the Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel franchises, that is a lot of “tonnage”. The age of comfort TV: why people are secretly watching Friends and The Office on a loop 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z

Like it or not, a new franchise seems to have been born. Review: ‘Purge’ sequel provides requisite thrills 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z

The third film in the hit franchise will be set in London and will see the return of Stiller as security guard Dan and Williams as Teddy Roosevelt. Dan Stevens to star in Museum movie 2013-11-10T13:04:09Z

Amid the franchise tending that’s going on in “Secret Invasion,” one decision feels like a potential misstep: emphasizing Fury’s weariness and malaise. ‘Secret Invasion’ Review: Marvel Welcomes Back Samuel L. Jackson 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z

But the type of “cinema” the awards bodies were geared to celebrate is disappearing from actual cinemas, which are now powered by big-budget franchise movies. And the Oscar goes to ... a movie by a streaming platform? 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z

X-Men: Days of Future Past is the latest movie in the comic book franchise. X-Men stars at UK premiere 2014-05-12T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Bob D'Amico/ABC It seemed like a sure thing for ABC to bring back the beloved franchise and indeed the premiere netted more than 9 million viewers. Fall TV season: the hits, the misses and the essentially cancelled 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z

And even a show like Real Housewives, which is relatively diverse across the franchise, represents each racial group as largely cut off from the others. Essence Fest 2012: Is Reality TV Still Not Diverse Enough? 2012-07-08T15:59:07Z

The Academy looks after what the literary scholar James English calls “the economy of prestige” while franchises like the “Furious” movies look after the economy of actual money. Oscars So White? Or Oscars So Dumb? Discuss. 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z

Were there any clues that this one audition would lead to a starring role in a global franchise? ‘It's not about your age, it's about your ideas’: the teen power list 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z

Another 3D release, the latest instalment in the Resident Evil franchise, claimed third place with a lacklustre tally of £792,265. UK audiences go loopy for Looper 2012-10-03T08:44:45Z

Felicity Jones steps into the big league with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," in an action blockbuster role that carries the first spin-off movie in the space franchise. A Minute With: Felicity Jones finding the Force for 'Rogue One' 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z

For director Wyatt, "Gambit" represents a return to tent-pole moviemaking and a reunion with Fox, for whom he successfully rebooted the "Planet of the Apes" franchise in 2011. Rupert Wyatt to direct Channing Tatum in 'Gambit' 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z

He has been a “Star Trek” enthusiast since his teens, and credits its obsessive fans with sustaining the franchise in fallow periods when there were no active series or films. Can ‘Star Trek’ Chart a Way Forward? 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z

"Garage Sale Mystery" . . . is the latest installment in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' popular garage sale mysteries franchise. Lori Loughlin on “Full House” fandom, Hallmark mysteries and parenting in the age of Finstagram 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z

As a Marvel executive told Forbes, “Every Marvel movie since 2008 was created with the full intention of this super franchise.” ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ and the Modern Comic Book Movie 2012-06-27T16:13:49Z

But he was inspired to put together a bigger, better "Bond and Beyond" when he realized 2012 marks the Golden Jubilee of "Dr. No," the first feature in the long-running franchise. Seattle Symphony pays tribute to 007 themes 2012-01-26T19:53:24Z

The "Real Housewives" franchise was launched in Orange County, California in 2006 as a cross between the fictional TV show "Desperate Housewives" and the pampered but trouble teems of "The O.C." "Real Housewives" of Washington D.C. get the axe 2011-04-08T19:37:19Z

For those who can’t get enough “Star Wars,” this is the official adaptation of the most recent film in the franchise, written with input from the director Rian Johnson, full of portent and force. New & Noteworthy 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z

She will soon begin shooting “X-Men: Apocalypse,” the latest in the Marvel film franchise, where she will take on a younger version of the Jean Grey role played by Famke Janssen in earlier installments. Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams Have Grown Up on ‘Game of Thrones’ 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z

The Bond franchise is traditionally buoyed by international markets with the last four films all making over 70% of their gross outside of the US. Bond movie No Time to Die pushed back to November 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z

After 1967's "You Only Live Twice," he left the Bond franchise, but he was coaxed back for 1971's "Diamonds Are Forever." Sean Connery, Oscar winner and James Bond star, dies at 90 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z

This is, after all, a franchise whose theme song begins, ‘Whatever happened to predictability?’ How old-school sitcoms made their triumphant return 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z

What would success look like for “Veronica Mars”? Will it set off a stampede of studios reviving dormant franchises in crowdfunded projects, or was it a one-time phenomenon? ‘Veronica Mars’ Fans Are Happy to Finance a Reunion 2014-03-05T14:58:23Z

The 23rd instalment of the life and gory times of special agent 007 would have been his first crack at the Bond franchise. Winning team 2010-04-23T14:21:00Z

Scott declares "Dawn" to be "the best of this summer's large-scale, big-studio franchise movies." 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' is a simian success, reviews say 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

They wanted to franchise into markets outside Washington. A new burger joint is banking on local grass-fed beef. Will customers care? 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

Lest you thought the explosions at the end of “No Time to Die” were fireworks for the demise of a many-billions-generating franchise, Bond will most assuredly go on. About that ‘No Time to Die’ ending… 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

Such films have existed almost as long as the franchise itself. The Force (and a Lenient Disney) Is With ‘Star Wars’ Fan Filmmakers 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z

Like Hollywood, which pours resources into universe-scale superhero franchises that are nearly guaranteed to get an audience, publishing has become increasingly reliant on blockbusters — a development that has left beginner and midlist authors struggling. Best Sellers Sell the Best Because They’re Best Sellers 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z

It was a bold new era for the “X-Men” after the franchise had been downplayed for a long time. Podcasts About Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Resonate With L.G.B.T.Q. Fans 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is in partnership with Fransmart, a company that handles franchising, for its expansions. Bar Benno Opens in the Former Leonelli Restaurant and Bar Space 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z

Lionsgate has seen massive success with its similar "Hunger Games" franchise, which also follows a female protagonist in a dystopian future. 'Insurgent' could kick off with as much as $60 million 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z

As its elaborate title indicates, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1" is the latest franchise film to have taken the "Lord of the Rings" model to heart. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1' is just a place-holder 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

"Ideally it's the beginning of a franchise with a different team every year," he said. San Francisco Giants to star in reality TV show 2011-01-14T22:15:01Z

Members of the “Harry Potter” cast have appeared in previous years, but the franchise star wasn’t able to make it until now. Radcliffe goes undercover as Spidey at Comic-Con 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z

That is Disney’s term for 18- to 24-year-old consumers — typically not a big group for animated movies — who grew up with the “Toy Story” franchise and Andy, the boy at its center. Disney Uses Cliffhanger to Market ?Toy Story 3? 2010-04-30T23:13:00Z

James, the British author and producer of the erotic "Fifty Shades of Grey" novels and film franchise, knows that her story about an attractive couple engaged in a kinky relationship is very much a fantasy. Kinky 'Fifty Shades' stokes fantasy, not reality, says author 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z

"A great example of nerds doing something positive is the Star Trek franchise," says Coll. The geek stranglehold on cinema 2010-07-29T21:45:00Z

Nikki performed for almost two months as Brie before she was officially introduced, and for the next decade, the twins dominated the franchise as a tag team. ‘Total Bellas’ Refuse to Be Knocked Out by Quarantine 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z

The movie factories wanted franchises that could play on a global level, R-rated comedies aimed at young moviegoers, and animation. Robert Harling, Screenwriter, Returns With ?GCB? on ABC 2012-02-29T22:54:28Z

Just as “Green Lantern” is an effort by Mr. Reynolds to redefine his career, the picture represents a bid by the studio to create a superhero franchise outside of Gotham City or Metropolis. Storming the Box Office in His Jammies 2011-06-11T02:12:16Z

And finally, this weekend’s midnight movie at the Egyptian is “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” the third film in Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones franchise, starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Vintage Woody Allen and Fellini on deck for film buffs this week 2013-01-03T22:43:00Z

So it's not as if Marvel or DC will ever run out of lesser-known characters to create a franchise around. "Green Lantern" sequel and the pain of the "super"-franchise 2011-08-03T18:01:00Z

Where Other Music once stood, there’s now a fast-casual eatery with millennial pink branding; the space Tower Records occupied is home to a pair of fitness franchises. 7 Things to Do This Weekend 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Wendy’s of Bowling Green, the franchise organization that owns the Murfreesboro restaurant, shared the following statement: Tennessee Wendy's manager charged with assault after biting teen employee: police 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z

On the other hand, Sharkey says, "The finale is not an all-out disappointment. It should satisfy the franchise's fans, and it does wrap up any loose ends you might be wondering about." 'Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' a flawed finale, reviews say 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

"Playing the lead character in the biggest film franchise of all time, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to successfully establish himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation," De Gallegos said. Daniel Radcliffe's latest literary vehicle: a Dave Eggers novel 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z

"Fast and Furious 6": Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson put on more speed in the follow-up to the franchise's rejuvenating fifth installment. Highlights of Hollywood's 2013 film lineup 2013-01-09T22:46:05Z

Lest you think of him as nothing but a butt-kicking action hero, Hemsworth will also show off his comedic chops in Warner's "Vacation," a reboot of the "National Lampoon's Vacation" franchise set for release Oct. 'Sexiest Man Alive' Chris Hemsworth has packed film slate ahead 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

The blockbuster post-apocalyptic action franchise "The Hunger Games" is hitting the stage and will open London in the summer of 2016 in a new purpose-built theater next to Wembley Stadium, Lionsgate said on Friday. 'The Hunger Games' stage show to open in London in 2016 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z

Born in London, Ms. Poots doesn’t drive and was blissfully unaware of the Need for Speed series of racing games, a franchise that has sold over 150 million copies since it began, in 1994. Aaron Paul Grabs the Wheel in ‘Need for Speed’ 2014-03-05T17:00:19Z

The latest movie in the Shailene Woodley-Theo James franchise — adapted of course form Veronica Roth’s book series that kicked off with “Divergent” — contains some huge action set pieces. Can 'Insurgent' spark a male rebellion too? 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z

This panel will offer a sneak peek of the final film in "The Hunger Games" franchise with never-before-seen footage from the film. Comic-Con must-see panels include 'Supergirl,' 'Hunger Games' and more 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z

Deus Ex is basically a cyberpunk franchise set in the relatively familiar concept of a near-future Earth defined by rapacious corporations and the widespread social effects of cybernetic enhancement. Critic?s Notebook: A Critic?s Lament: The Games That Got Away 2011-12-24T02:00:10Z

When you run two very prominent and successful television franchises, do you start to get offers to cross over to other media? ArtsBeat: Time Lords A-Leaping: Steven Moffat Explains the 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special 2010-12-20T15:45:16Z

Many comic book characters anchor global franchises, but their creators — or the writers and artists who helped make them popular — have not always shared in that success. A New Publishing Platform for Comic Books Will Give Creators a Greater Stake 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z

As Bond is revived, so is the franchise. Skyfall: Bond and Bardem Go Boom 2012-11-09T13:00:22Z

Its success led to inevitable sequels and the advent of other slasher franchises in the 80s. Back from the dead: is the slasher movie set to make a killing? 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z

Certainly many other franchises have reached that milestone before we have and done that with great success. Paul Rudd 'Never Imagined' Starring in a Marvel Film 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z

And finally, but most important, I credit my love of the "Housewives" franchise to my enduring fandom of character actresses. The comic geniuses of "Real Housewives" 2010-10-04T11:01:00Z

He’s entering the legacy era of his career, the time when superstars switch franchises in search of a championship. Robert Downey Jr. hasn’t just made it all the way back, he’s made it all the way to the top

Given the success of the franchise and decent 60% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "Insidious: Chapter 3" should fare well among moviegoers. 'Spy' expected to top 'Entourage,' 'Insidious: Chapter 3' at box office 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z

Solely because of its triumphant central coupling, this labored prequel -- which doesn't get Robin Hood and his Merrie Men into the forest until the very end -- may form the basis for a viable franchise. "Robin Hood's" smoldering adult romance 2010-05-14T00:20:00Z

I would never balk at going into a franchise, but I’m not racing to get there now either. Daniel Radcliffe on Why He Loves When People Make Fun of Him 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z

Granted, the latter is a harder sell compared to an established action franchise. 'Toy Story 3,' Sandler are hot, Tom Cruise not 2010-06-27T20:16:00Z

As is too often the case in the franchise realm, far less attention has been paid to the story. ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Review: Splat 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z

Rockstar Games made epic, if less cinematic, fame with its revered "Grand Theft Auto" franchise. Game On: 'L.A. Noire' arresting 2011-05-31T19:24:04Z

He is the face of a storied franchise — the Cardinals have won 10 World Series titles, second only to the Yankees' 27 — and a generous, community-minded guy who causes no trouble. Why Albert Pujols Isn't Worth the Richest Baseball Contract Ever 2011-03-13T05:40:00Z

From coast to coast, these 10 franchises will be open on the holiday to keep you well-fed — and help you stave off any Grinch-like hunger pains. 10 restaurants open on Christmas 2018 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z

It follows the recent announcement of a Lionsgate theme park in South Korea, which is also set to open in 2019 and will feature zones based on the Twilight and Now You See Me franchises. Mad Men restaurant and Hunger Games bakery to open in Times Square 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z

It's also an enormously lucrative franchise, with robust merchandizing and popular accompanying video games. Rebooting 'Spider-Man,' in a flash 2012-06-27T21:01:15Z

Despite the film franchise's commercial pedigree, however, the game is no slam dunk. Analysis: EA bets big on Jedis and Wookies 2011-12-20T17:57:24Z

The rambunctious documentary director tipped the Bourne franchise star for the 2012 Democratic ticket earlier this week, describing Damon's stance against Barack Obama's administration as "courageous". Close-up: Vote Matt Damon 2011-08-11T16:45:26Z

Lindsay also said she was “exhausted” by the franchise’s diversity issues. Analysis | How Rachel Lindsay is pushing ‘The Bachelor’ to reckon with its racial issues 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z

The third installment in "The Hobbit" franchise, grossed $207 million in its first 17 days, according to Box Office Mojo. Box office: 'Hobbit' still No. 1, but 'Woman in Black 2' close behind 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z

Creators working within the confines of an existing and lucrative franchise seldom have much creative freedom. The future of Star Wars has arrived, and it takes place hundreds of years in the past 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z

Most recently, the new "X-Men" movie from 20th Century Fox raked in an estimated $111 million over the long Memorial Day weekend, an impressive start for the seventh film in the superhero franchise.  Movie exhibitor stocks rise on box-office optimism 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z

“The Angry Birds Movie 2”, like the first installment in the franchise, is based on a Rovio video game where players use a slingshot to attack pigs who steal the birds’ eggs. 'Angry Birds' fly to Cannes for movie sequel 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z

“Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning” is the fourth theatrical installment of an action franchise that has probably run its course. Movie Review: ‘Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning,’ With Jean-Claude Van Damme 2012-11-30T01:51:33Z

The director wisely refrains from reinventing the wheel, instead harnessing the earthy qualities that made the franchise’s first films so successful. Creed adds to short list of boxing films starring a black hero 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z

To no one’s chagrin, Disney discarded his proposed stories; Lucas kept his distance while J. J. Abrams jump-started the franchise. The George Awakens 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z

Jenny Han, whose novel “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” inspired a film franchise for Netflix, created this series based on another of her novels. Summer TV 2022: 27 Shows to Watch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z

"Obviously, the `Call of Duty' franchise is hugely successful, but franchises can only remain successful if you keep innovating," said Goyer. 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' aims toward future 2012-11-09T14:52:09Z

Watt, who has written about the franchise’s ties to Russian folklore, tales of knights in exile and the idea of the “monstrous hero,” agreed. John Wick Sure Has a Lot of Friends for a Lone Assassin 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z

Fans of the franchise will recognize the shell of the man left gutted by his brush with true love on The Bachelorette. The Bachelor: Meet Ben and His 25 Sorta Crazy Girlfriends 2012-01-03T14:40:43Z

But she wasn’t the franchise star everyone was talking about that day. Analysis | Secrets from the ‘Bachelor’ franchise are spilling out, and they could change the show’s future 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z

Movie fans will also for the first time be given the opportunity to vote online for their favorite film franchise, including "Harry Potter", "Twilight", "Batman", "Lord of the Rings", "James Bond" and "Spider-Man". Film "Lincoln" gets record 13 Critics Choice nominations 2012-12-11T19:31:24Z

As the franchise got bigger and the action figures kept selling, its influence deepened. How “Star Wars” changed the world: “It feels real in a way the stuff on ‘Star Trek’ probably doesn’t” 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

The 10-episode series follows the professional and personal lives of the team donning purple and gold in the 1980s and how the franchise became one of the most revered in professional sports. ‘Winning Time’ shows authentic human side of Laker legends 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z

If The Equalizer is the hit it should be, it will give this veteran action star his very first movie franchise. Review: The Equalizer Pits Denzel Washington Against the Entire Russian Mob. Guess Who Wins? 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

The franchise, just to jog your memory, centers on four humanoid turtles and their sensei, a rat named Master Splinter. ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Retooled for Nickelodeon 2012-09-26T18:35:17Z

At the film's Los Angeles premiere this month, hoards of fans waited for hours to see the franchise stars. 'Furious 7': The road to $1.15 billion at the box office 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z

That was the moneymaker, but they had debts in so many areas they had to sell those franchises back to Burger King and Arby's. Director on the appeal of "The Automat," which was "the coolest cafeteria of them all" 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z

But the film's maker, Oren Peli, best known as the creator of the "Paranormal Activity" horror franchise, defends his movie by calling it a horror film meant to entertain and never offend. Horror film "Chernobyl Diaries" draws some protests 2012-05-25T18:35:44Z

Star Wars: The Force Awakens steers the franchise back to its popcorn origins. The Force Awakens reviews roundup: verdicts arrive on JJ Abrams' Star Wars epic 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

It doesn’t matter, because however outwardly untamed or, really, just humorously unruly, each and every one will serve the greater good, a.k.a. the movie itself, even as they solidify and enrich the larger franchise. ‘The Suicide Squad’ Review: Train Them! Excite Them! Arm Them! 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z

“Here’s the thing. You know what I love? I love Bond, I grew up on Bond but the cool thing with this is, we created our own franchise.” Andrew and Fergie: is a conscious recoupling of convenience on the cards? 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z

Amazon’s decision to pick it up is a bit simpler to explain at a time when streaming services are racing to stockpile original content, and perhaps gain a blockbuster franchise in the bargain. "The Expanse" relaunches on Amazon as stunning and complex as before 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z

The pre-Christmas date puts the film's release in the prime holiday movie season, a departure for the "Star Wars" franchise. Disney to release new 'Star Wars' film on December 18, 2015 2013-11-08T13:44:03Z

The filmmaker, who directed the first three instalments of the franchise said he was working on "a of Transformers". Bay signs on for new Transformers 2012-02-14T15:32:02Z

"It's the longest running and most successful film franchise of all time and the most glamourously made," says Cosgrove. Designing 007: James Bond's style celebrated in new exhibition 2012-07-05T13:05:24Z

The rights to the franchise are now owned by a hedge fund named Pacificor, which in turn nabbed them from another faceless monolith named Halcyon Asset Management in bankruptcy court last year. Could Arnold Schwarzenegger be back for Terminator 5? 2011-02-17T17:54:12Z

The “Peanuts” franchise’s wistful vision of childhood as an endless string of indignities colored by moments of grace has been beloved for generations. Top 10 Worst Songs 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z

The queerness of the series won’t surprise longtime Chucky fans: “Child’s Play” may be the queerest of the big horror franchises. Chucky Returns to Terrorize TV. His Creator Couldn’t Be Happier. 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

But compared with any other movie, “Avengers” is an absolute behemoth, effectively combining characters from four different franchises into one. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Quantico’ and the N.F.L. Draft 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z

That’s because this is the year that a huge number of existing franchises finally started experimenting with giving women lead roles. “Mad Max,” “Jessica Jones,” “Star Wars”: 2015 was the year women reigned geek culture 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z

Going into the weekend, the odds were in the “Hunger Games” franchise’s favor. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' soars again over 5-day weekend 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z

Of course, no one anticipated the movie would launch a franchise that is still going strong, and the budget for "Dr. No" was small. Production designer Ken Adam looks back at 'Goldfinger,' other films 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z

Clearly it also feels that way to the minds in control of the "Jurassic Park" series, which in this case is a very good thing for the franchise. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”: The best “Jurassic” sequel delivers a strong animal rig... 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z

Her father, Robert, who had once considered acting as a career, was a successful lawyer who helped establish the Buffalo Sabres as a National Hockey League franchise. Elizabeth Swados, Creator of Socially Conscious Musicals, Is Dead at 64 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z

But despite the bottomless spate of new "Housewives" series that Bravo keeps trotting out, the "Real Housewives" franchise still fascinates and enthralls me. The comic geniuses of "Real Housewives" 2010-10-04T11:01:00Z

The project comes from executive producer Ryan Murphy, the creative force behind the network's successful "American Horror Story" franchise.  John Travolta to star in FX's 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson' 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z

If she’s not continuing in the franchise films, this episode closes her chapter. Danai Gurira Was ‘Amazed’ by Sunday’s ‘The Walking Dead’ 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z

The anime studios included hard-core fans who had been inspired by the franchise since their high school days. In ‘Star Wars: Visions,’ Lucasfilm and Anime Join Forces, and Go Rogue 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z

Regardless, by now Paramount's franchise is a brand unto itself, and it's unlikely that anything will stop the first few waves of fans boosting "Paranormal Activity 4" up the chart until at least through Halloween. Review: Little regard for plot in 'Paranormal 4' 2012-10-17T21:31:05Z

A second animated show, Star Trek: Prodigy, is in development for Nickelodeon, designed to lure a new generation of fans to the 50-year-old franchise. Animation nation: how Covid fuelled the rise of adult cartoons 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z

She last year likened franchise director Michael Bay to Hitler and Napoleon, and said he was "a nightmare to work for." Actress Megan Fox marries in Hawaii: report 2010-06-29T03:51:00Z

Without this retconning the film into the Toretto-verse, the franchise would not have gone on its bizarre path in the next few films. Tracing the evolution of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, movie by movie 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” May 11, $172,069,290 The “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise might be a shell of its former self, but it’s still a rainmaker. These are the top-10 grossing movies of summer 2017 at the U.S. box office 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z

The franchise, you’ll recall, began in 2013, introducing the meteorologically absurd notion of tornadoes that suck sharks out of the ocean and rain them down on urban areas. Review: A Shark Storm in the Desert. And That’s Just for Starters. 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z

What’s most enviable about that figure is that Lawrence will be remembered for much more than just the money-juggernaut Hunger Games franchise. Jennifer Lawrence: whip-smart and witty star who likes a good fight | Observer profile 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z

In January, it was announced that he was reteaming with Martin Lawrence on another sequel in the “Bad Boys” franchise. How the Slap Has Changed the Oscars 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z

“How to Train Your Dragon” may not be the most beloved of computer-animated franchises, but it is one of the most reliable. ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Review: A Series Scales Up 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z

While "Paranormal Activity 4" fell short of the franchise's third installment, which opened over the same weekend last year, overall Hollywood revenues continued to rise after a late-summer slump. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z

He contended the editorial's publication led to Disney cutting ties with him, ending his starring role in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. As Johnny Depp wins his defamation suit, "believe all women" loses 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z

I shocked my young niece recently when she asked about my favorite character in the "Harry Potter" franchise and I answered honestly: Severus Snape. Move over, Colin Firth – our favorite new Darcy is on "Fire Island" 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z

With one miraculous flourish of its wand, the franchise has restored the essential magic to the Potter legend, zapping us all with a cracking final chapter. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ? review 2011-07-14T20:59:02Z

The movie ticketing company said Tuesday that an estimated 54% of the thousands of people surveyed said the franchise film topped their list of summer picks. Fandango fans rate 'Avengers' as most anticipated summer blockbuster 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z

And if you’ve already finished your marathon — congratulations! — consider watching “Crystal Lake Memories,” a 7-hour documentary about the “Friday the 13th” franchise. The Times Critics' Guide to the 'Friday the 13th' Movies 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z

Yet that is now coming true, and the franchise has an actual smallscreen series, The Clone Wars, set in the interim between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. 40 years of Stars Wars – why the blockbuster saga is a galactic soap opera 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z

The winning group paid $2 billion for the team -- a record for a sports franchise -- according to an announcement issued jointly with previous owner Frank McCourt. Magic Johnson-led group is picked as Dodgers' next owner 2012-03-28T05:45:00Z

She's also been raised by a different, older Terminator, played by franchise veteran Arnold Schwarzenegger to become "a highly trained antisocial recluse." 'Terminator: Genisys' has prejudgment day 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z

One option may involve the “Fantastic Four” franchise. ?Chronicle? and ?The Vow? Put First-Time Directors at No. 1 2012-02-12T22:39:46Z

Just before the Marvel franchise boom and the Nolan Batman phenomenon, Brad Bird gave us this glorious superhero movie, with a wonderfully sophisticated, funny and literate script and compelling characters. Every Pixar film ever made - Ranked! 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z

They worked in restaurants; eventually her father saved enough to buy a chicken restaurant franchise. How an emergency room pediatrician became a global best-selling author 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z

True crime was more the domain of documentary features and magazine shows like “Dateline” or “The First 48,” those nonfiction procedural counterparts to the “CSI” and “Law & Order” franchises. Who killed Sister Cathy? That is — and isn’t — the story of Netflix’s latest true crime show 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z

“We expect employees and guests to treat each other with respect. This incident took place at a franchised restaurant and the owner is looking into the matter.” Burger King customers seen telling manager to 'go back to Mexico' in viral video 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z

A host of interlocking dramas play out against the backdrop of the fictional White Lotus resorts, the most beautiful, exclusive vacation franchise in the world. He's the biggest villain in "The White Lotus" season 2 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z

She was only 19 when the first installment of the beloved sci-fi franchise was filmed. Carrie Fisher, Celebrated 'Star Wars' Actor, Dies at 60 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z

Spider-Man: Homecoming has two, one that teases the future of the franchise and another which will either thrill or frustrate — depending on your sense of humor. Explaining Those Two Post-Credit Scenes in Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z

Domestic ticket sales for the movie were on par with those for the first installment in Illumination’s blockbuster “Despicable Me” franchise. ‘The Grinch’ Rakes in the Green at the Box Office 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z

Now that franchises and superheroes are the only bankables in the business, those glory days seem long gone – but are they? Ten ways to fix Tom Cruise's career - first, step away from that Top Gun sequel 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z

Since then, she returned to the franchise four times for sequels, most recently for 2002’s Halloween: Resurrection. Jamie Lee Curtis Will Appear in the Next 'Halloween' Film 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z

The actor also confessed he used to dress up as characters from the outer space blockbuster franchise as a child. Oscar Isaac confirms Star Wars dates 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

Harrison is “stepping aside as host of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise. Harrison exits ‘Bachelor’ in wake of racial insensitivity 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z

The Batman franchise was one of the few that continued virtually unchanged through the aforementioned September relaunch, so in comic-book terms, what happens in these issues "counts" in current continuity. Comics: Annotated 'Sandman' enhances Neil Gaiman series 2012-01-05T19:20:04Z

In Japan, the “Demon Slayer” franchise is part of the “shonen” genre, which literally translates into “few years” because teenagers are the target audience. What to Know Before Watching ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z

Season 2, however, which premieres on Thursday and picks up a few weeks after the events of Season 1, promises a Samantha cameo and the return of several other beloved figures from the franchise’s past. ‘And Just Like That …’ Is Back. Here’s What to Remember. 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z

All of them, without question, were cynical attempts to piggyback on our knowledge of an existing franchise. Breaking Bad: The Movie? Why it could be Vince Gilligan's worst idea 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z

I guess these days most people are unable to be introspective and appreciate a movie without the pace of a superhero franchise movie -- and without violence, gore and CG. Golden Globe Awards Winners Include ‘Boyhood’ and ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

These films really aren’t about the man wearing the cape, but about the larger-than-life characters and the franchises they embody. Chris Hemsworth comes out of his shell: How “SNL” humanized our dullest superhero 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Watch a video review Like the Rebel Alliance, the Star Wars franchise has traditionally offered a home for the craft’s dispossessed and unloved. The Force Awakens: is the acting strong in this one? 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

In her hands, the possessed become bug-eyed, skeletal zombies as difficult to subdue as teenage heroines in dystopian movie franchises. In ‘Asmodexia,’ Evil Infects Souls Like a Plague 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

But if the familiar delights of those franchises — and the campiness or melodrama that come with them — don’t appeal to you, here are a few recent or coming series that are scary with a difference. Beyond Chucky: Frightening Alternatives for Halloween TV 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z

The latest instalment in the Expendables franchise proved to be, well, expendable at the box office this weekend, pulling in the lowest domestic opening weekend of the series. Box Office: 'Expendables 3' Disappoints 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z

However, some industry trackers suggest the third film in the franchise may not fare as well in theaters; it was illegally leaked in its entirety on six websites several weeks ago.  'The Expendables 3' grosses $875,000 in Thursday night showings 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

Aside from a legitimate discussion over franchise fatigue, there’s another debate that rages on: what is a “movie star” in 2019? Box office blues: can Netflix save the movie star? 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z

"Men in Black III" in 2012, on the other hand, was a return to form, with a smart script that added a surprisingly touching subplot to the franchise's traditional tongue-in-cheek comedy and cerebral science fiction. In defense of "Men in Black: International" 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z

“We had concerns of: How do we make this work?” said James Waugh, the series showrunner and Lucasfilm’s vice president of franchise content and strategy. In ‘Star Wars: Visions,’ Lucasfilm and Anime Join Forces, and Go Rogue 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z

All eyes were on the latest 007 adventure to see if Bafta voters would put it in the best film category to mark the film franchise's 50th anniversary. Will Skyfall have a licence to thrill at Baftas? 2013-01-09T14:03:54Z

The saga currently stands as the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Daniel Radcliffe admits he's 'not very good' in Harry Potter films 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

“Rush Hour” became a franchise that took the cops to Hong Kong, Paris, and Las Vegas; CBS’ “Rush Hour” aims to take its formula and convert it into a long-running comedy-procedural. TV’s tokenism tension: “Rush Hour,” “Lopez” and the tricky balancing act of diversifying aging networks 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z

Busy, noisy and thoroughly uninspired, “Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is the latest, though doubtless not the last, installment in a Marvel franchise that took unsteady flight in 2015. ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Review: Splat 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z

Advertisement Do you think you were chosen for Rey not just because of your acting talents but because you’d be a good ambassador of the “Star Wars” franchise? In New ‘Star Wars,’ Daisy Ridley and John Boyega Brace for Galactic Fame 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z

I believe this are why films like “Fast and the Furious” became such a huge franchise. William Levy defied convention to make his own Spanish-language assassin flick 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," the eighth and final installment in the boy-wizard franchise, dropped to the second spot. 'Captain America' knocks Harry from No. 1 spot 2011-07-25T00:01:03Z

A previously unreleased Soundgarden song, "Black Rain," will appear in the next installment of the "Guitar Hero" videogame franchise, "Warriors of Rock," due in September. Soundgarden plans Chicago club show next week 2010-07-28T01:09:00Z

Following the show's cancellation, producers tried to maintain the popularity of the franchise with a dinner theater show in Orlando, but it was a major bust. The 6 most shocking “American Gladiators” revelations from Netflix’s “Muscles & Mayhem” doc 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z

Although the Bachelor franchise is known for chaos, there are certain rules that stars of the show are supposed to follow. Analysis | ‘The Bachelor’ star was rejected by the winner for the first time in show history — and then things got worse 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z

When you have a franchise, and you’re invested in it as emotionally as we are, you make decisions based on the health of the franchise going forward.” Bond movies have beaten do-or-die odds for 50 years 2012-10-04T03:28:47Z

Actually, you don't have to tax your brain too much with that assignment, since it's playing out in the form of endless TV show reboots, film remakes and franchise extensions beyond healthy lifespans. "Die Hard" changed action movies in Hollywood – then it became part of the franchise problem 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z

The franchise survived the death of one of its main stars, Paul Walker, killed in a car crash in 2013. 'Fast & Furious' star Diesel brings high-octane live show to London 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z

Let me just say that having female leads in "The Force Awakens" and "Rogue One" has made all the difference, IMHO, in reviving what might otherwise have become a moribund franchise. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Embraces the Magic and Mystery. Read Our Review. 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

On April 20, Major League Baseball took control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team whose overleveraged owner is going through a humiliating public divorce and steering the franchise towards bankruptcy. Why Sports in LA Are in Disarray 2011-04-22T09:00:00Z

Could the Bond franchise have a licence to thrill for its 50th birthday? Will Skyfall have a licence to thrill at Baftas? 2013-01-09T14:03:54Z

After the first film, did you expect to continue with the franchise? No One Can Needle Tom Cruise Like Henry Czerny Can 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z

Their nostalgia has effectively fueled the continuing relevance of a franchise that might have otherwise faded into quirky obsolescence, becoming another He-Man or Garbage Pail Kids. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles History (in a Half-Shell) 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z

Bravo revealed it is developing a spinoff of its “Top Chef” franchise, “Top Chef Desserts,” as well as a game show called “Commander in Chef.” The Food Network Expands With the Cooking Channel 2010-04-20T22:43:00Z

Maybe the franchise improved with time, like a fine cheese. Not game for hours of Olympic TV coverage? Here's some alternatives 2012-07-26T11:43:27Z

Lewis played Neville in the long-running film franchise but admits he would just like to act without any of the fame that surrounds it. VIDEO: Potter star 'doesn't want fame' 2012-09-26T06:36:49Z

Like the Rambo franchise, the original Death Wish series began with downbeat, thorny, unsettling films before rapidly becoming exaggerated cartoons. Death Wish: is the Bruce Willis remake an alt-right fantasy? 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z

However, the producers may be concerned that casting Chris could turn The Bachelor franchise into an unwanted reboot of another reality show — the blessedly short-lived Farmer Wants A Wife. The Bachelor: Who Will Be the Next Star? Nick V., Farmer Chris or Grumpy Cat? 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z

And now Mr. Schwarzenegger, 67, is, yes, back, because while the series thrill is lamentably long gone, franchises now apparently last forever. Review: ‘Terminator Genisys’ Shows That Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Most Assuredly Back 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z

The revival of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise pulled in an estimated $27.5 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters over three days, distributor 20th Century Fox, a unit of News Corp, said. 'Apes' rises to second weekend box office win 2011-08-14T16:23:10Z

“Dance cardio as an exercise style is very difficult to scale, particularly in a franchise model, because it is so technical,” she said. So You Think You Can Run a Dance Cardio Business 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z

It is a fascinating twist, partly because Cooper directed the movie and this is a definite change to the franchise that flatters his character. Working Girl had power suits and female ambition. But where’s the modern equivalent? 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Saturday at one of the franchise’s Melbourne locations. McDonald's worker sprayed with fire extinguisher after argument over cheeseburger price 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z

The Last Jedi, the latest instalment in the Star Wars franchise, rocketed to a debut of $220m at the North American box office, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Star Wars: The Last Jedi scores second-biggest film opening ever 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z

Once you've finished it, is that the end of the franchise? Philip Pullman: a life in writing 2011-03-03T12:00:00Z

Instead of taking the usual route with third chapters in successful Hollywood franchises — Who cares about making a good movie? ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Hits Theaters With a Thunderclap 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z

The 2022 reboot of the “Scream” slasher-satire franchise was commercially successful enough to warrant a follow-up, due in theaters this March. Stream These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in February 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z

Last month, it rolled out the red carpet in Shanghai for a rare world premiere of the latest film in its "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. As Shanghai's Magic Kingdom turns one, Disney pushes further into China 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z

Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions are hoping to recapture the fanbase of the "Terminator" franchise while also drawing in a new generation of moviegoers. 'Terminator Genisys,' 'Magic Mike XXL' enter crowded marketplace over Fourth of July weekend 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z

This week’s Season 3 finale is also tightly plotted and action-packed; and it features some of the most impressive aerial fight scenes in the “Star Wars” franchise’s history. ‘The Mandalorian’ Season Finale Recap: A Sort of Homecoming 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z

The Paddington franchise grew to include board books, stuffed animals, and television and movie adaptations. Peggy Fortnum, artist who brought Paddington Bear to life, dies at 96 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z

As two of the most iconic TV franchises set in New York City, both reboots could be some of the most hotly anticipated new shows this year. Sex and the City and Gossip Girl must learn from mistakes in reboots 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z

The "Gears of War" franchise is special to me. Game On: 'Gears of War 3' ends trilogy on glorious note 2011-09-21T18:26:03Z

Early worldwide results give the film a berth among some of the biggest animation franchises in Hollywood history, including “Shrek.” Masked Lawman Stumbles at the Gate 2013-07-07T19:43:07Z

The movie also explores how this idea has manifested in popular culture, hardly limited to the “Matrix” franchise. ‘A Glitch in the Matrix’ Review: Is This All Just a Simulation? 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z

It's not clear whether the show will air opposite CBS' venerable "Big Brother" franchise, which performs solidly across multiple nights each summer. 2010-01-13T03:20:00Z

At Disney, the film studio focuses on blockbuster franchises such as“The Avengers” and“Star Wars,” raising questions about how much it might invest in lower-budget movies likely to yield smaller box-office returns. Disney-bound Fox Searchlight takes top Oscar honor 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z

In advance of "No Time To Die," Changing Faces wrote an open letter to the Bond producers to commit to ending the trope in the franchise in the future. James Bond hasn't changed much, and neither have his problematic villains after 25 films 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

It’s a genre even the most profligate networks are content to leave to deep-pocketed film studios, which rely solely on proven franchises. Perspective | TV needs a really great space saga. ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ comes close, but the longing remains. 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z

Cheetah first charmed movie goers in 1932 in "Tarzan the Ape Man," the first of many such movies that helped create a Hollywood franchise. Chimp said to be Cheetah dies; a jungle myth? 2011-12-29T14:57:07Z

Located where the successful movie franchise was filmed for more than 10 years, the tour features sets, costumes and props from the series. Potter tour owl treatment 'reviewed' 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z

Instead, the plague of franchise films, the digital age and "Fifty Shades of Grey" haunted the telecast, with Harris pointing out not once but twice that many of the nominated films actually made money. Academy Awards telecast is all too predictable 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

Rowling in The New York Times, his co-star in the "Harry Potter" franchise is taking a different tactic. Daniel Radcliffe is no Voldemort: "Harry Potter" actor assures that Rowling doesn't speak for him 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z

Mrs. Safra, dubbed  “gilded Lily” by the popular press, might be seen as part of a celebrity franchise of fashionable philanthropy that has Angelina Jolie or Madonna connecting very publicly with children from poor countries. 'Gilded Lily' Sheds Her Treasures 2012-03-23T23:25:42Z

The "Matrix" franchise has that effect on people. No one can say if "The Matrix Resurrections" is good or bad. Either way, it makes you think 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z

And my personal pick… Kasi Lemmons Yes, it would be groundbreaking/cool/etc. if the reins to today’s biggest new franchise were handed off to an African-American woman. The “man crisis,” continued 2012-05-31T00:00:00Z

We could be watching the childhood of Jigsaw, the trap-loving villain from the Saw franchise, testing the limits of human suffering on those who dare to enter his lair. My favourite Christmas film: Home Alone 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z

Over the next two decades, as Hollywood seemed to retrench into critic-proof franchises, that reckless romanticism continued to animate the friends’ idiosyncratic careers. Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke on 'Boyhood' 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z

Browning whipped up this year's edition of the annual tour of figure skating and ice-dancing champs into one of the sleekest, smoothest shows in years for the franchise. Review: Skaters, songs sparkle in 'Stars on Ice' 2012-02-27T00:24:04Z

Craven said that dialogue helped to build buzz for a film franchise that was long thought dead. 'Scream 4': Latest 'Scream' installment is tech-savvy ? and spoiler-wary 2011-04-14T23:23:16Z

In any case, it doesn’t traffic in the kind of half-jokey, half-sentimental self-consciousness that characterizes so much franchise entertainment these days. Review: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’: Still Angry After All These Years 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z

The only question left is which franchise Johnson will be airdropped into next. GI Joe: Retaliation – can Dwayne Johnson rescue it from certain death? 2013-03-28T13:32:22Z

"Dragon" is at $180 million in domestic grosses and on track to equal the box-office performance of "Kung Fu Panda," which took in $215 million domestically and is getting a somewhat similar franchise treatment. "Train Your Dragon" sequel in the works 2010-04-28T06:35:00Z

After he wrangled the characters of four blockbuster franchises for Avengers Assemble, Joss Whedon's place at the helm of the good ship Marvel seems assured. Comic-Con 2013: TV news round-up 2013-07-23T10:10:14Z

His movie career took off when he played teen adventurer Marty McFly in the Back to the Future franchise and the horror spoof Teen Wolf. E! network sorry over Fox 'fun fact' 2014-01-14T11:39:35Z

However, the deal will exclude Lionsgate's blockbuster "Hunger Games," "Divergent" and "Twilight" franchises. Lionsgate finalizes deal with China's Hunan TV 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

He’s not cool; he’s the king of the dad joke, trapped in the most formulaic franchise ever. I've never seen … any James Bond film | Hadley Freeman 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z

The Mad Max franchise is gearing up for a fourth installment, slated for release on May 15, 2015. Watch the Thrilling Trailer for Mad Max: Fury Road 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z

A franchise operator told Business Insider only serving the meals in the morning help free up employees and the grill later in the day to increase output. McDonald's all-day breakfast menu may be gone for good  2020-09-23T04:00:00Z

He means the third and final instalment of the dismal film franchise. A life in writing: Slavoj ?i?ek 2011-07-15T21:55:00Z

For now, the franchise appears to be on pause. Momo Is as Real as We’ve Made Her 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z

“It’s crucial that this is not a franchise operation. We’ve created a platform but the decisions these groups are taking, or their exact form is fundamentally driven at a local level.” How one woman harnessed people power to ‘save’ old New York 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z

Marvel is the mascot for the franchise overkill, although so far one of the season's most financially successful movies is "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." "Die Hard" changed action movies in Hollywood – then it became part of the franchise problem 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z

It isn’t the “null point” of the franchise, but it’s close. The Growing Emptiness of the Star Wars Universe 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z

But the true measure of the franchise is its cultural and political impact. The James Bond Films at 50: A Golden Franchise for the Ages 2012-10-05T12:00:58Z

Williams’ interview does not mark the first time that the “Star Wars” franchise has identified itself with inclusion. Billy Dee Williams and gender fluidity 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z

The two chose the name, the title of a film considered a prequel to the “Fast and Furious” franchise, because it seemed fitting for a bar. In Houston, Food and Drink Elevated by Two Local Stars 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z

For Sony, this is the ideal time to announce that it has found a new actor to star in its lucrative “Spider-Man” movie franchise. New 'Spider-Man' Finds Its New Spider-Man 2010-07-02T12:40:00Z

He claims its publication led to Disney cutting ties with him, ending his starring role in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. Why Fox News is obsessed with Johnny Depp, its Manliness Under Siege mascot 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z

The modest results for "Prince of Persia" leave the movie's franchise potential in doubt. 'Shrek' better than 'Sex' with $43M at box office 2010-05-30T20:31:00Z

So maybe Washington fans shouldn’t put all their hopes on finding that one franchise quarterback who will save the season. Perspective | D.C. football fans hope for a star quarterback. But the team needs more. 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z

In Ian Fleming’s spy thrillers, which spawned the film franchise, Bond is a World War II naval veteran working for Britain’s secret service with a “license to kill.” Commander Craig: 007 star made honorary Royal Navy officer 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z

Perhaps it reminds us why these narratives continue to exert a pull over our collective imagination for good or ill, revitalizing a franchise that has stretched past two dozen interconnected films. Marvel 's "What If...?" is a thrilling ride into the multiverse, albeit with minor irritations 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z

That kind of erosion typically signals franchise fatigue — a troubling sign as Paramount, struggling to turn a profit and partly up for sale, pushes forward with yet another installment. ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Wins the Domestic Box Office 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

They were talking about the man who once starred in one of Hollywood's biggest franchises, Shia LaBeouf. Shia LaBeouf and his amazing thunder-stealing abilities 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z

He was director of The Golden Compass, a franchise that failed to take off. Ten years of Twilight: the extraordinary feminist legacy of the panned vampire saga 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z

James Bond, Mission Impossible – whatever your franchise of choice, the pleasure is in identifying with some mysterious, ultra-competent , ultra-slick protagonist, whose body is a weapon. American Ultra: should the the amnesiac spy trope be forgotten? 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z

On April 15 the franchise returns to theaters with “Scream 4.” Rrrring! Hello, Sidney? It?s Happening Again! 2011-04-10T01:13:02Z

While the studio was the same, the actor playing the monster had changed in this fourth entry into Universal’s “Frankenstein” franchise. The Nuts and Bolts of Frankenstein’s Movie Monsters 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z

The franchise is back with this clever musical comedy about the world’s No. 1 criminal, Constantine, who happens to look exactly like Kermit the Frog. The Week Ahead: ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ Edible Book Festival, and ‘High Society’ on tap 2014-03-19T21:53:14Z

Much of the plot revolves around a chain-smoking capuchin monkey, played by movie veteran Crystal, whose impressive credits include "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and the "Night at the Museum" franchise. Men still behaving badly in "Hangover Part II" 2011-05-24T18:44:12Z

The “Twilight” movie franchise has an entire line of beauty products that includes mascara, eye liner, lip gloss, blush, body glitter and shower cream. everything needed for a Bella makeover. Noticed: Noticed: Movie Tie-Ins Extend to Beauty Products 2012-03-23T17:26:11Z

Plenty of Oscar winners and nominees starred in the Harry Potter franchise, and it was nominated for 12 Academy Awards over the span of its eight-film series. See How the Oscars Are Honoring Harry Potter 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

Already the second most successful film in the franchise, it is still a major success – especially considering that Bond had no parachuting monarch ushering things in this time. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 fails to satiate box-office bloodlust across the world 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z

As a general rule, movie reboots proceed from a basic assumption about interest and familiarity — that audiences adore some bygone franchise, and will be eager to see it resuscitated. ‘Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Review: Remember Them? (No?) 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z

If you read a franchise before it was adapted for the tube, is your fandom more true than a newcomer viewer? "The Book Was Better": Why Readers of TV Adaptations Need to Let Go 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z

The first season introduced principal characters of color to the franchise for the first time but took heavy fire for what critics perceived as racial and queer tokenism. ‘And Just Like That …’ Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2 Recap: Relationship Place 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z

He goes on allege the script was "shopped around the world" without his permission and that it eventually formed the basis for the fourth instalment in Cruise's spy-based franchise. Mission plagiarism claim 'bizarre' 2014-02-06T11:39:12Z

The actor’s return was announced by Terminator creator James Cameron at a private event celebrating the franchise, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Sarah Connor returns: Linda Hamilton to star in Terminator 6 after 25-year absence 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z

“Hey, do you know how the ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ and ‘Glee’ franchises made a lot of money by covering pop songs? 26 films Rotten Tomatoes got 100% wrong 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z

In July, the league fined the franchise $10 million after an investigation into allegations of harassment in the team’s front office. At the Super Bowl, Nostalgia’s the Only Game 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z

Before the CEO's announcement, a spokesperson for Subway told the Post that the company "had been discussing how to best support franchise owners during this unique time." Amid coronavirus closures, fast-food chains consider dropping fees on franchisees 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z

With Rogue One spinning the Star Wars franchise back in time, Portman could, in theory, return as Queen Amidala, a comeback likely to cause ripples in the force given the prequels’ unloved status. Natalie Portman: ‘JFK was a great proponent of civil rights. Trump is taking us backwards’ 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z

In terms of the overall "Jurassic" franchise, Truitt writes, " 'World' is a monster step up from the two disappointing previous sequels, but is sorely missing the heart and inherent wonder of the classic first film." 'Jurassic World' clones some, not all, of original film's fun, reviews say 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z

For those with a movie franchise or new TV series of a certain type, mounting the stage at Hall H is like scaling Mount Everest. Inside Comic-Con’s Hall H, the most important room in Hollywood 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z

One person who disagrees wholeheartedly with that is Philip Pullman, whose His Dark Materials books looked set to become another major franchise. From Harry Potter to Narnia: the pressure on film franchises to perform 2010-12-09T22:59:00Z

As a member of the Fort Peck Sioux tribe, she is the rare Native American female action lead, headlining a franchise that originally rested on the pumped shoulders of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Amber Midthunder Has a New Action Hero for You 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z

These films are presented as a cautionary tale for other countries, and in France, the franchise is called American Nightmare. Making America Gory Again: how the Purge films troll Trumpism 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z

The production house is also responsible for the hugely profitable “Purge” and “Paranormal Activity” franchises. Box Office: 'Happy Death Day' Crushes 'Blade Runner 2049' With $26.5 Million 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z

In particular, if I can speak for the role of women in the franchise, it’s just night and day from when Marina and I began. ‘Picard’ Gets the ‘Next Generation’ Band Back Together 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z

Justin Lin, best known for his work on the “The Fast and the Furious” franchise was said to be directing the film in 2016. Ryan Coogler and LeBron James Bringing Back ‘Space Jam’ 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z

The Leslie Nielsen "Naked Gun" franchise doubled or tripled its investments. Spoofs seek proof of life at box office 2010-08-19T04:02:00Z

“The Bachelor,” the ABC franchise from which the show is spun, has been producing its bland heterosexual burlesque for more than 20 years, and it excels in manufacturing such melodramatic scenes. ‘Golden Bachelor’ Brings Something New to the Mansion: Grief 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z

Though the multiverse has, in recent years, become the default direction for moneymaking franchises to go in, the concept is difficult to successfully execute. At the Movies, Bagels, Onions and a Side Dish of Nothing 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z

The filmmaker Paul W. S. Anderson has directed Milla Jovovich in no less than four films in the apocalyptic “Resident Evil” franchise, and written two more she starred in. Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich: A Marriage Built on Monsters 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z

“Absolutely!” declared Ms. Stone, 26, a film actress best known for her roles in “Easy A” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” franchise. Eddie Redmayne and Emma Stone on Acting, Fame and Protecting Their Privacy 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z

Though the three films in their “Matrix” franchise were hits, their last two films, “Speed Racer” and “Cloud Atlas,” flopped in North America. Warner Bros. bumps July's 'Jupiter Ascending' to February 2015 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

I wanted to write something that would bring a measure of real storytelling to the zombie franchise and make it a much more human story. Comics and sci-fi powerhouse J. Michael Straczynski has an incredible origin story of his own 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z

The Call of Duty franchise, after all, has sold more than 55 million copies and generated around $3 billion in retail sales over the past seven years. 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2': Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Shifts Momentum in This War 2010-04-07T21:46:00Z

Stephen Patula, an area supervisor from Waterford, Ohio, shared a video on TikTok about the beverage’s performance at his family’s franchised restaurants on Thursday, Oct. McDonald's workers reveal 'least ordered' menu item: 'Not very well advertised' 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z

Will other moguls dare make the next film in the Transformers or James Bond franchise in flat-screen versions? The 3-D Pileup: Too Many Movies, Not Enough Screens 2010-04-02T07:15:00Z

This forgiveness is worth hundreds of millions in franchise value to Gilbert and the Cavaliers, who become instant title contenders again and are no doubt fielding nonstop season ticket requests at the moment. LeBron James Returns to Cleveland and Makes Dan Gilbert a Lucky Man 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

The next adversary for "Thor" arrives next week with the opening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth film in the blockbuster Disney franchise starring Johnny Depp as mischievous pirate Capt. 'Thor' hammers 'Bridesmaids' at box office 2011-05-15T21:46:06Z

And as a result, they're spilling as much green as red -- about $7 billion since the "Twilight" film franchise bowed less than two years ago, according to Hollywood Reporter estimates. Entertainment biz fangful for vampires 2010-08-25T10:34:00Z

Mulroney did just on the third installment of the “Mission Impossible” franchise, and he has played on nearly every Giacchino film score since, including “Star Trek” and “Jurassic World.” Dermot Mulroney's role in 'Rogue One': playing cello on the soundtrack 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z

Fox is rebooting the "Fantastic Four" franchise, followed by the young-adult sequel "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" and sci-fi drama "The Martian." Hollywood is on track for a record year, some analysts say 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

The problem is, Tony Robbins has sold himself so well, and he's so recognizable as a franchise, that it's tough for most people to encounter him as an earnest healer. "Breakthrough With Tony Robbins": Robbins needs a little self-help 2010-07-28T19:40:00Z

“The Bachelor” franchise, which turned 15 years old this year, is a deeply American artifact. A ‘Bachelorette’ Bible 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z

Caritas Vienna, a Catholic nonprofit that owns the hotel, is in talks to develop a franchise. At These New European Hotels, a Night’s Stay Supports Worthy Causes 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z

When the Star Wars franchise rebooted, theater owners across the US “stocked up like crazy”, said Corcoran. Popcorn boom points to 'third golden age' for America's favorite snack 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z

While I don't share Bill Maher's rightly infamous contempt for the superhero genre, it is uncomfortable to watch any franchise indulge in this kind of horn tooting. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is a beautiful, bold, overstuffed melodrama 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z

This is a major film franchise taking shots at government, and pulling no punches as it states its case. Making America Gory Again: how the Purge films troll Trumpism 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z

The film franchise is based on a hit video game. Bryan Cranston, Dennis Quaid will star in new shows for Crackle 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z

In our I.P.-obsessed era of pop culture universes, the desire to preserve — and ideally expand — popular TV franchises has only intensified. ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ Is TV’s Latest Big Fantasy Prequel 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z

Their contemporaries, such as the Rolling Stones and the Who, would carry on for decades as lucrative rock franchises, long after the bonds of adolescent friendship that originally joined them together had withered away. When the Beatles Walked Offstage: Fifty Years of “Abbey Road” 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z

Brisk enough for the custodians of the Bond franchise to entrust him with co-writing the two most recent movies. Paul Haggis: 'You have to question your beliefs' 2011-01-06T22:30:02Z

In individual interviews, the actors talked about being recruited to the “Spider-Man” franchise, returning for “No Way Home,” and the process and pleasures of doing their dirty deeds. The Devils You Know: Three ‘Spider-Man’ Villains Return in ‘No Way Home’ 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z

“Everyone knows how much executives adore him, and the idea of losing him at such a crucial time in the franchise isn’t an option as far as all the studio honchos are concerned.” Never say never again: Daniel Craig ‘offered $150m for two more Bonds’ 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z

In December the advisory firm Moelis & Company drew interest from potential bidders including Lionsgate, known for La La Land and The Hunger Games franchise, Miramax and a number of private equity firms. Weinstein film studio expected to file for bankruptcy 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z

“It’s unusual for a theme park to have an attraction based on a franchise as intense as ‘The Walking Dead,'” said Murdy. 'Walking Dead' prepares to live year-round at Universal 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z

Speaking of Al's, I've always been confused about the differences between its original Taylor Street location and the 15 franchised Al's Italian Beefs everywhere else. The Great Chicago Italian Beef Hunt 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z

Five weekends at seven figures, incidentally, is a feat that eluded the summer's biggest hits, including the latest edition of the Pirates of the Caribbean, Hangover and Transformers franchises. Harry Potter won't be needing the box-office resurrection stone just yet 2011-07-26T11:48:42Z

At the ripe old age of 21 years and six months, "The Bachelor" franchise doesn't have many new moves. Here for the right reasons: Why "The Golden Bachelor" is already our favorite edition 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

In a raspy voice, clearly ravaged by cigarettes, she told me I was in one of 10 independently owned and operated franchises located across the southern United States. Dixie Outfitters is still fighting the Civil War 2013-09-11T22:59:00Z

This is a family franchise, and Christmas is a great family time. Filmmaker aims to recapture the magic of "Narnia" 2010-12-07T23:54:00Z

It was a pairing that transcended sport and film to create a new kind of franchise. How Nike Won the Cultural Marathon 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z

When Disney bought Lucasfilm in late 2012, it acquired the popular and lucrative “Star Wars” franchise and immediately said it would produce a seventh installment. Cast Is Announced for Next ‘Star Wars’ Film 2014-04-29T18:36:39Z

“If a franchise declines in North America from film to film, it doesn’t mean as much as it used to because international growth is so phenomenal,” said Phil Contrino, the chief analyst at BoxOffice.com. Latest 'Hunger Games' Film Opens Big, but not as Big as the Previous One 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z

Huge studio franchises took over the summer theatrical landscape and usurped his status as the king of the summertime box office. Will Smith perfected blockbuster success, but his Oscar-worthiness is tougher – slap or no slap 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z

The small screen rules the pop charts this week, with big-selling new entries from the “Glee” franchise and Disney’s latest teen-pop confection. ArtsBeat: "Glee" and Disney Rule Pop Charts 2011-04-27T20:49:25Z

Pattinson and Stewart are eager to redefine themselves after the "Twilight" franchise. American actors and directors projected to shine at Cannes 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z

But it will cost Amazon dearly: Deadline reported that just the rights to the globally popular franchise cost $200 million. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Coming to Amazon 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z

After 19 years of hosting ABC’s Bachelor franchise, Chris Harrison is stepping down. Chris Harrison exits ‘The Bachelor’ after 19 years as host 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z

A group led by Lakers legend Magic Johnson emerged Tuesday night as the new owners of the Dodgers, ending months of uncertainty for the storied but troubled baseball franchise. Magic Johnson-led group is picked as Dodgers' next owner 2012-03-28T05:45:00Z

That might have seemed like a huge gamble for Paramount back in 2006, when flopping in the U.S. could make or break film franchises, but today, the domestic market is a drop in the bucket. “Inferno” isn’t a box office disaster: Dan Brown’s overseas hit may be the future of movies, whether we like it or not 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z

JJ Abrams' first pic from the Star Wars set meanwhile, pulling the veil from a franchise full of fantastical imagery, was of a clapperboard. Fifty Shades of Grey: first film image appears, and it's not very sexy 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z

“Jurassic World” successfully rebooted the “Jurassic Park” film franchise, which kicked off with the 1993 film directed by Steven Spielberg, taking $1.67 billion at the box office worldwide. Roaring dinosaurs return in 'Jurassic World' sequel 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z

Blake Casper, the leader of a coalition of McDonald’s franchises, released a memo to members implying that the company would be responding to the popularity of Popeyes’ new sandwich, Nation’s Restaurant News reports. Popeyes 'chicken war' sparks chaos, employee frustration: 'Somebody called me Mr. Slowa--' 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z

Brands has since confirmed that the workers, who were employed at the St. Alban’s location, have been let go by the franchise owner. KFC/Taco Bell employees fired for getting into food fight, washing hair in kitchen sink 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z

Verdict: Less angsty and far more glib than the first film, "2 Fast 2 Furious" has embraced more of the banter and humor that will later become a trademark of the franchise. Tracing the evolution of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, movie by movie 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z

I find it exciting that, having believed I'd learned everything there was to know about this franchise, there's still more to discover. "The Twilight Saga" has more to give, even after 15 years 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z

Now, the place Springsteen called "the dump that jumps" and "the joint that don't disappoint" will be razed to make way for a stadium for the city's new Major League Soccer franchise. The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is about to become just a memory 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z

Amazon – which is reportedly in competition with Apple for the James Bond film franchise, with potential for 007 spin-offs – has also been linked to the studio. How big tech became the new titan of television 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z

And yet this is supposed to be the beginning of a new X-Men series: the Batman Begins of the "franchise". X-Men: First Class trailer is no Batman Begins 2011-02-11T12:36:34Z

Spider-Man -- as a franchise reboot that takes the boy back to his roots as a gawky teenager who acquires the web-spinning capabilities and super strength of a spider. Andrew Garfield calls Spider-Man a role for life 2011-07-23T05:18:46Z

ABC's spin-off series based on the blockbuster franchise. Cobie Smulders of 'HIMYM' is expecting baby No. 2 with Taran Killam 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z

No fears for the future of this franchise. The Week Ahead: Mar. 6 ? 14 2011-03-05T18:13:26Z

She’s right; it just may take a while in the sports world, where players fear losing their next contract with franchises worth millions and leagues that generate more than that. Are professional sports more gay-friendly than ever? 2012-10-20T15:00:00Z

“Parents may believe that this film is appropriate for kids given that is an extension of the popular Batman franchise,” the PTC said in a statement. Security stepped up as 'Joker' opens in U.S. movie theaters 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z

The franchise seemed to be heading off a cliff. 'Furious 7': Looking back as a franchise does the same 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z

Resurrected just five years after Mr. Raimi’s final installment, the reborn franchise did the job, “won” the opening weekend, placated the fans. Movie Review: Andrew Garfield Returns in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ 2014-05-01T12:00:02Z

Police procedurals, franchise films, video games all regularly feature violence, especially against women. Ray Rice video shows where we draw line on violence 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z

The series is the third spinoff of the Crime Scene Investigation franchise. 'CSI: Cyber's' Patricia Arquette is wired in to her role 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z

For one thing, it marks the return of Neeson to the kind of substantive, mature roles his fans have craved while he’s been making science-fiction fantasies and franchise installments. In movies, violence against women lets filmmakers indulge toxic fantasies

The latest, “Bumblebee,” is the sixth in the franchise. ‘Bumblebee’ Review: Finally, a ‘Transformers’ Movie That’s Actually Good 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z

Saul is the skittish manager of a Cinnabon franchise at an Omaha shopping mall. 'Better Call Saul' recap: Sleazy lawyer's twisted saga begins 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z

The proposal to alter the turtles' origins was abandoned, and trailers for the forthcoming film, the fifth in the franchise, have been received positively. Megan Fox lashes out at critics of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z

That franchise's already-discriminatory image took an additional beating over our year of racial and social reckoning, but even without it we're long past believing in the legitimacy of its "happily ever after" proposal. On "Sexy Beasts," love isn't quite blind – but it's an entertainingly shallow heavy petting zoo 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z

Another iconic Karloff makeup and performance canonized The Mummy as a peer to it’s Universal brethren, but unlike Dracula and Frankenstein before him, Mummy would be late to the franchising game. Universal's 2016 'Mummy' Reboot Set In The Iraqi Desert Might Be Cursed 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

“Solo” represents the lowest opening for a “Star Wars” film since Disney took over the franchise starting with 2015’s “The Force Awakens.” Box Office: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Stumbles With $103 Million... 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z

In their continued quest for world and box office domination, the gibberish-spouting, capsule-shaped henchmen of the "Despicable Me" franchise have returned — this time with top billing — in the animated adventure "Minions." 'Minions': Cute critters better off as second bananas, reviews say 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z

The art of franchise course correction is an onerous one. Will Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn be the first superhero of the #MeToo era? 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z

Whannell’s writing credits include the “Saw” and “Insidious” franchises, so the film is a proper Blumhouse horror flick, rated R for “strong bloody violence and language.” There’s No Dark Universe Anymore, Just One Monster After Another 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z

Cinemas are now almost exclusively full of franchise instalments too expensive to invite any sort of risk. Is See You Soon the most hilariously awful film of the year? 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z

In marked contrast, the Miss USA-Miss Universe franchise has refused all along to fret about whether its contestants could carry a tune or spell their names or build latrines in Burkina Faso. Miss Universe and the death of the beauty pageant 2010-08-24T13:23:00Z

A familiar route for actors post-big-budget franchise is to throw themselves into the edgiest, least typecast roles. Daniel Radcliffe: is it safe to speak of the curse of Harry Potter? 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z

Similarly, the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is concerned with recognizing and accepting differences between members of a nontraditional family, and a child’s need to know where he came from. Films Like ‘The Boss Baby’ Can Be Painful for Adoptees and Foster Kids 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z

Yeah, well the American Pie movie franchise is the cinematic equivalent of that guy. American Reunion, In Which Jason Biggs Replaces Pie With Sock 2011-11-01T19:01:49Z

It’s also a description of Tris, the heroine of Veronica Roth’s hugely successful “Divergent” book series and movie franchise. How the Disney princess became “one of the guys” 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z

I could ask whether the cheerfully revived zombie corpse of a decade-old horror franchise that was at least half in jest is really the right venue for a lecture about authenticity. "Scream 4": More meta than ever! And almost as much fun 2011-04-14T00:35:00Z

There are many delightfully gruesome scenes that fans of the “Child’s Play” horror movies will devour in “Chucky,” the new show based on the popular franchise. Chucky Returns to Terrorize TV. His Creator Couldn’t Be Happier. 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

After N.W.A., you moved on to a successful movie career starring and producing in the Friday and Barbershop franchises. Q&A: Rapper and Documentary Filmmaker Ice Cube 2010-05-11T16:35:00Z

Another joke braided fantasy franchise streams: "Is Superman in the business of helping hobbits with their jewelry issues now?" Contrary to what Liam Hemsworth doubters suspect, he'll make a fine lead in "The Witcher" 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z

They will continue working together on various projects, including a fifth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. Disney and 'Pirates' producer Bruckheimer to end film deal 2013-09-20T04:46:47Z

V/H/S/99 If the fifth film in this horror-anthology franchise has already reached 1999, we must be due for “D/V/D” soon. 159 Films, for Every Taste, Coming This Fall 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z

Even a memoir becomes something else entirely, a global franchise and an event. Films! Novels! Springsteen! The Obamas and Clintons seem to be having the time of their lives. 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z

Not all franchises lend themselves to a sensitive update, of course. From Party of Five to The L Word: how TV reboots got woke 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z

Curtis’ last appearance in the franchise was in 2002’s “Halloween: Resurrection,” in which her character was killed. Jamie Lee Curtis reprises famous horror role in 2018's 'Halloween' 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z

“We’ve gone from being kind of the oddball guys over there in the corner to being on equal footing and being equally important as a major league sports franchise,” he says. Inside Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena’s ambitious plans to become a ‘top 10 music venue’ 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z

Was Mr. Marshall equally bent on restoring specialness to this theme-park ride turned movie franchise? Arts & Leisure: New Captain for a Series Becalmed 2011-05-11T16:45:46Z

Her stillness and composure are a gift to the franchise. Rebecca Ferguson on Mission: Impossible – ‘Tom says he makes the films for the audience. I don’t’ 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z

I doubt the prospects for a cute-dog-horror hybrid, though, and suspect a pre-emptive move to get a good children’s franchise going before Disney establishes its own streaming service. A Sneak Preview of 2018 Netflix Films and a Canine Secret Weapon 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z

As her acting career evolved, so did her career as a singer: She recorded soundtracks for her Disney Channel series That’s So Raven and film franchise The Cheetah Girls. Raven-Symone Just Released New Music for the First Time in 8 Years 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z

The “24” franchise is not known for maintaining any shred of realism, and “24: Legacy” does little if anything to correct that. New hero, same old day: “24: Legacy” returns a time-worn franchise to TV with a fresh face 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z

But Walker's history with the franchise is a complicated one. The actor nearly quit the series -- and Hollywood altogether -- numerous times during the 12 years he worked on the "Furious" films. How Paul Walker nearly didn't end up in many of the 'Furious' films 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

In Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation, the fifth film in the spy franchise, Tom Cruise’s Hunt finds himself dangerously entangled with a morally complicated agent named Ilsa Faust, played by the Swedish-born Rebecca Ferguson. Meet Rebecca Ferguson, the Scene-Stealing Star of Mission: Impossible 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z

That means more of the brutal combat for which this franchise is known, with Kratos wielding his Blades of Chaos, twin knives attached to his arms with retractable chains. Review: Kratos is exhausted in latest 'God of War' 2013-03-19T12:42:12Z

Television produces both "Flash" and "Gotham" and didn't want the comic franchises to cannibalize each other's audience so CW -- which announced its schedule three days after Fox -- shifted "The Flash" to Tuesday nights.  Upfronts 2014: CW aims to keep momentum going, grow Monday audience 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

On a break from production of the third installment of the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, Ms. Wilson celebrated her victory in a series of Twitter posts and said the case “wasn’t about the money.” Rebel Wilson Awarded $3.6 Million in Defamation Case 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z

“The Lincoln Lawyer,” which premiered last week on Netflix, is based on a character created by the writer Michael Connelly, who is also behind the best-selling Harry Bosch franchise. For ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Climbs in the Front Seat 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z

The biggest mistake is to fall into a trap of vocabulary in which "franchises" and "blockbusters" are assumed to be bad. Why sequels will not come first this year 2011-01-02T18:59:01Z

But asking whether the "Iron Man" franchise has jumped the shark is meaningless. "Iron Man 2": Parody or party? 2010-05-07T11:10:00Z

“But I still say if you have a great franchise, a great cast and great creative minds behind it, you can sustain a series over many years. It’s always lightning in a bottle.” Emmys 2014: In today's TV landscape, it's evolve or die 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z

During an interview with Glover about tackling race, class and identity in Atlanta, he talked about the rumors surrounding his possible roles in two of the biggest blockbuster franchises. Donald Glover on Those Lando Calrissian and Spider-Man Rumors 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z

According to the BBC’s Newsnight programme, “with what might be regarded as unseemly haste, Disney is negotiating with the actor’s estate over her continued appearance in the franchise.” Disney negotiating with Carrie Fisher's estate for rights to her digital image 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

"When it's this big of a brand and a franchise, from a purely business point of view, you don't want to hide your light under a bushel," the English TV show maker said. 'Gotham' creator talks bringing in big players early, meeting expectations 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z

Scores for "World of Warcraft" and other games call for strings, woodwinds, brass and choruses — whirling scales for an industry whose franchises rival Hollywood's. Video game music comes to the orchestra concert hall 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z

Or put another way, for fans of downtrodden franchises, the question is simple. The Mavs' Big Winner: Mark Cuban's New Image 2011-06-17T09:15:00Z

The new setting allowed director Patty Jenkins to tell a complete, standalone story about the goddess without worrying about inserting franchise crossovers, cameos and easter eggs. Setting Captain Marvel in the 90s Is a Great Idea 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z

There’s too much money at stake, too many future franchises to mind. Captain America: Civil War – how I was bludgeoned by a blockbuster 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z

Of course, the first episode of a new talk show host taking over an existing franchise should spike. Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Debut Beats Rivals 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z

Both Nolan and Villeneuve are members of a rare coterie of Hollywood film-makers who have proven themselves both as directors of original, intelligent cinema and as trusted carriers of the franchise flame. Blade Runner 2049 to Bond 25: yes, Mr Villeneuve, we expect you to direct 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z

The family, however, did not invest in Sanders' franchise idea. Was the cheeseburger actually invented in Louisville, Kentucky? 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z

Apparently, there is still plenty of entertainment value in the franchise, whether there's great dancing or not. A fan's take on this season of 'Dancing With the Stars' 2010-11-20T01:32:00Z

Fused with a litany of the Housewives’ actual phrases, the three performers detail personal, often traumatic, facts about themselves, echoing the franchise’s televised oversharing. Their Fascination With ‘Real Housewives’ Is Anything but Fake 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z

Curtis’ last appearance in the franchise was in 2002’s “Halloween: Resurrection,” in which her character was killed. Jamie Lee Curtis reprises famous horror role in 2018's 'Halloween' 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z

My colleague Melanie McFarland wrote a fantastic article that focuses on the "Game of Thrones" franchise, about which she argued that this series has one advantage that Marvel and the "Star Wars" series lack: This is why the "Avengers" and "Star Wars" trailers made you cry 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z

It's been a fabulous note-perfect franchise, wholly deserving of all plaudits. So girls are not all as nice as pie. And your point is? 2011-01-02T00:07:17Z

Nevertheless, the reality of known or likely spin-offs didn't lessen the pain felt by "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings" fans when the main series in those franchises came to an end. This is why the "Avengers" and "Star Wars" trailers made you cry 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z

Though few and far between, the unsung women of Star Wars would play a crucial role in the creation of Lucas’s blockbuster franchise while flying under the radar. The unsung women of Star Wars: buns, a dead Obi-Wan and the script doctor 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z

Catch a Rising Star then became a franchise with locations throughout the country, but the original club closed in 1993. Rick Newman, Whose Comedy Club Made Careers, Dies at 81 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z

Several bidders have dropped out of the MGM bidding after an initial kick at the tires, including Summit Entertainment LLC, the studio behind the "Twilight" franchise. MGM studio relives past as binding offers are due 2010-03-18T21:01:00Z

Despite Captain Jack Sparrow eulogizing rum throughout the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, a pirate’s hip, ship, or the inside of a coconut are not the only places the spirit can be found. National Rum Day: The fascinating history of how the spirit came to be — and what it was originally called 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z

The producers of the James Bond film franchise paid tribute to his ability to move “effortlessly and successfully between all genres”. Michael Apted, 1941-2021: tributes paid to ‘visionary’ director of Up series 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z

But it’s tricky business balancing disturbing terror and jokey film criticism, and while this sequel occasionally pulls it off, the weight of obligations to the dictates of the franchise ultimately drags it down. ‘Scream VI’ Review: Yes, Another Scary Movie 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z

The players know the terrain: Previous productions from the group have spoofed the “Lord of the Rings” movies and the “Jurassic Park” franchise. Review: ‘Kevin!!!!!,’ a Multimedia Sendup of ‘Home Alone’ 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z

Because of this some longtime "Star Wars" followers complain about this drama's unhurried approach compared to other action-forward tales in the franchise's stable such as "The Mandalorian." From bureaucratic drudgery to prison labor, “Andor” shows how exploitation leads to the Dark Side 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z

And in the way of all successful franchise titles, "Hunters" has a couple of significant names to get people in the door. Want to punch a Nazi? Amazon's "Hunters" is the show for you 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z

Related: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation review: Tom Cruise just won't let this franchise self-destruct What’s intriguing about both movies is that they largely feature Cruise playing second fiddle to his female co-star. All hail Tom Cruise and the era of the equal opportunity action movie 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z

In its place, NBC is ordering a new drama, “Law & Order: Los Angeles,” moving the franchise to a place where there are presumably more murders to investigate. One ?Law & Order? Dies, as Another Joins the Force 2010-05-14T23:55:00Z

With the “Star Wars” franchise, Ms. Holmes said, some moviegoers already feel burned by the so-called “prequel trilogy,” three follow-up films released between 1999 and 2005, “that people really substantively didn’t like.” Trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Goes Online 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z

The strong opening-weekend total demonstrated that young fans were sticking with the franchise as they age. ArtsBeat Blog: Latest 'Twilight' Movie Packs Theaters 2011-11-20T17:36:50Z

Contract details buried in Securities and Exchange Commission filings reveal how badly Universal wanted a piece of the franchise, which it describes as the most financially successful in film history. Orlando Harry Potter park: Quidditch, butterbeer 2010-06-11T15:16:00Z

I first began avoiding the “Fifty Shades” franchise one summer afternoon several years ago, after reading a few pages of an abandoned “Fifty Shades” book that lay waterlogged on the lip of a public pool. The Sad, Shiny Surfaces of the “Fifty Shades” Movies 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z

When the X-Men movie franchise began in July 2000, the mutants traded their brightly colored skintight comic book looks for black leather. Costume Drama: The Highs and Lows of Superhero Uniforms 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z

Thus the idea that Michael Bay could tweak a franchise and revive its place in the capitalist zeitgeist was born. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' Looks Faithful to the Cartoons, but is it? 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z

Walt Disney Co's Marvel studio has also scored box office hits with "The Avengers" and "Iron Man" franchises making more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Britain's Henry Cavill dons Superman's cape in 'Man of Steel' 2013-06-10T23:04:06Z

The production decision is undoubtedly an attempt to make more money off of a successful franchise with an established fanbase—a situation that can privilege hacky fan service over quality and creativity. “Better Call Saul” humanizes the smooth-talking “Breaking Bad” sidekick in a surprisingly solid spin-off 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z

It's skillfully done and understated, rather like the tone of the franchise. Jeremy Renner is a shot in the arm for the Bourne-again franchise 2012-08-13T11:56:30Z

The "Halloween" franchise was set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Ill. but filmed elsewhere. 'Sinister 2' begins filming in Chicago this week 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z

This world cannot be called feminist — far from it — but it’s about as egalitarian as a male-fronted action film franchise can be. Why do women love John Wick? (It's not just the puppy) 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z

Artists, musicians, influencers and sports franchises can use them to monetize digital goods that were previously cheap or free. NFTs, on the Decline Elsewhere, Are Embraced by Some Museums 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z

This limited-location shocker comes from the producers of such economical horror franchises as "The Purge" and "Insidious." 'Lazarus Effect' breathes some life into medical thriller 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z

And following in the footsteps of YouTuber PewDiePie and the developer of the the upcoming No Man’s Sky, Colbert invited a 74-piece orchestra to play music from one of gaming’s most storied franchises. Watch a 74-Piece Orchestra Play 'Legend of Zelda' Medley on 'The Late Show' 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z

Now it is up to “Suicide Squad” to rescue the reputation of this nascent franchise and keep viewers excited about further installments. Who’ll Save the World? Maybe the Misfits of ‘Suicide Squad’ 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z

In 2008, he returned to the role of Indiana Jones nearly 20 years after the franchise came to a halt in 1989. Harrison Ford back for Blade Runner 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z

Obviously, any franchise packed with racially charged material is going to get some negative feedback. Tyler Perry vs. Spike Lee: Let's bring the Jews into this! 2011-04-20T20:06:00Z

At lunchtime, Mr. Sztanski and his colleagues often joke that they feel like they’re playing a game of “office ‘Chopped’” — a reference to the popular TV franchise in which contestants cook meals with limited ingredients. At Start-Ups, the Free Lunch Is Yours for the Making 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z

It’s also an increasingly popular twist in a Hollywood where franchises are undying and reboots eternal. About that ‘No Time to Die’ ending… 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

What was supposed to be background set dressing was rebuilt to support Hardy, and thus spawned the defining moment for a weird and warped comic-book franchise. Tom Hardy, Andy Serkis sink their teeth into ‘Venom’ sequel 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z

The most anticipated food truck, though, is from Seattle’s famous fried-chicken franchise. Established restaurants, too, hitting streets with food trucks 2013-03-14T21:08:16Z

Phil Harris, who died in February, the network risks damaging one of its biggest franchises. Return of "Deadliest Catch" trio still uncertain 2010-10-05T05:32:00Z

Men in Black" action movie franchise, said: "People get bored. "Hope Springs" for senior sex in Meryl Streep comedy 2012-08-10T12:05:42Z

Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst for box officer tracker Hollywood.com, described Twilight as "one of the most consistently performing franchises of all time". Twilight finale bows out on top 2012-11-19T11:24:14Z

I think the “Star Wars” series “Andor” is one of the franchise’s most sophisticated and artful products to date; but I did enjoy returning to the lighter, cornier, more old-fashioned adventures of “The Mandalorian.” ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Premiere Recap: Together Again 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z

Or blockbuster juggernauts like the Star Wars franchise. From Boyhood to Get Out: why the 2010s is my favourite film decade 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z

Perhaps there’s a solution built in to the franchise. Lost the magic? Warner Bros struggles with Witches criticism and Depp's shame 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z

Eilish and O’Connell, longtime fans of the franchise, recorded their demo on a tour bus between concerts and put their track up for consideration. Billie Eilish and Finneas bond and win Oscar for best song 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z

The original "Law and Order" franchise owed a huge debt to Jack Webb's "Dragnet," the first crime drama covered in "Pioneers." "Pioneers of Television": The bloody, sexy rise of the American crime show 2011-02-01T15:02:00Z

Green Bay, with a population of 100,000, is by far the smallest metropolis to boast a professional football team, and the only one with a publicly owned franchise. 36 Hours in Green Bay, Wis. 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z

Sometimes, for the sake of another entry in a franchise, it isn’t worth it. Rise of the 'bleakquel': your favourite heroes are back – and more miserable than ever 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z

Following the success of 2009's "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," Levy wasn't certain he wanted to return to the franchise. Shawn Levy's 'Museum' debut had special effect on director 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z

Here are some of the most notorious failed franchises of the last decade — and why they never made it to the next installment. Failed Franchises: 10 Movie Series That Weren’t 2013-11-07T10:45:16Z

Unlike the globally franchised “Big Brother” there’s no end goal or major prize and the series became known for its gentler story lines and general lack of high drama. Death of reality TV show star in Japan spotlights cyber bullying 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z

Stephen Patula, an area supervisor from Waterford, Ohio, shared a video on TikTok about how infrequently hot tea is ordered at his family’s franchised restaurants on Thursday, Oct. Former McDonald’s employee claims this one item is free 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z

The futuristic science fiction franchise was revived, spun off, big-screened; Burton was a regular and became a director too. LeVar Burton keeps the sunlight shining through the Reading Rainbow 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

OMG, you've actually used the phrase "fascist chic," as an aside in a review of the biggest movie franchise in the world. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Embraces the Magic and Mystery. Read Our Review. 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

These musicians and franchises are cynically marketed at teenagers and their parents as clean. Fan fiction allows teenagers to explore their sexuality freely 2012-10-07T19:00:13Z

But "Toy Story," the popular animated franchise Lasseter is known for, became an instant hit among moviegoers. Pixar's John Lasseter, Buzzfeed's Ze Frank embrace filmmaking in digital world 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z

The pilot of this nicely noir prequel to the Batman franchise offered much in the way of mood and menace, as well as introducing some of the caped crusaders more famous friends and foes. TV Picks: 'Transparent,' 'How To Get Away With Murder,' 'Gotham' 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

There's still life left in the `Die Hard' franchise. Willis' new 'Die Hard' scores with $25M debut 2013-02-17T19:02:12Z

Why it's great: The best movie in the Fast & Furious franchise is technically a heist film — it just also involves a lot of cars. The 25 Best Heist Movies 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z

Leitch is not beholden to the details of familiar franchises, and he wastes no time coloring Johnston and Hart’s creation. Get over it! “Atomic Blonde” doesn’t need to be the female Bond 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z

Johnston, said they hope to make "Fashion Star" into a franchise that will become the incubator for fashion talent just like Fox's "American Idol" did for the music industry. "Fashion Star" show's designs in stores next day 2012-03-12T16:54:08Z

By sitting in the judge’s chair, marketing his eccentricities and shouldering the burden of keeping television’s most precious franchise afloat, he’s ensuring people understand that it takes a true star to make a new one. Arts & Leisure Preview: Steven Tyler Escapes From Idolatry 2011-02-09T16:50:05Z

Since Potter remains, at heart, a children’s franchise, some city theaters did host the occasional family attendees. Harry Potter Winds Down, to Big Crowds 2011-07-15T03:29:01Z

"It's fascinating to see A&E in a sense pulling a plug on their most profitable franchise," he said. 'Duck Dynasty' anti-gay fallout sparks wider debate on tolerance 2013-12-20T01:38:53Z

The most overrated game of the franchise, others will moan. Top 10 Fantasy RPG Video Games 2011-11-15T12:00:59Z

When Marvel opens its “Captain Marvel” later this month, the Brie Larson-starring superhero feature will mark a major sea change for the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. "Captain Marvel" star Samuel L. Jackson reflects on Brie Larson's push for press inclusion 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z

The one film that rules them all, however, is Kubrick's 2001, a more intellectual take on science fiction that never sought to spawn a franchise. Our science-fiction and fantasy top 25: who's lost in space? 2010-10-21T11:19:00Z

“Miami Medical,” which begins on Friday, has opening sequences — a bomb explosion, a car crash, a sniper shooting — that are as lurid and cinematic as anything in the entire “CSI” franchise. Television Review | 'Miami Medical': The Bruckheimer Formula in a Hospital 2010-04-01T22:33:00Z

In the last few weeks, various networks have announced their plans to resuscitate franchises like American Psycho, Reality Bites, Man on Fire, and 12 Monkeys. Meanwhile, 10 Great TV Shows Just Waiting to Be Made 2013-10-03T09:45:34Z

Michael Bay returns for the third time as director of the science-fiction franchise, which centers on dueling races of giant robots that bring their war to Earth. LaBeouf promises better 'Transformers' next time 2010-05-13T19:28:00Z

If the Hangover franchise has been about anything, in fact, it's male buddyship and the fear that it could turn into, or be interpreted as, homosexual behaviour. The Hangover Part III – review 2013-05-23T20:30:04Z

“I don’t think women or men have it all,” says Gionfriddo, a longtime writer for TV’s “Law and Order” franchise. ‘Rapture’ and ‘Heidi Chronicles’: Feminism then and now 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z

Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Captain Marvel will all get their own films along with more installments to the Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant-Man franchises. What's Next for Marvel Movies After Captain America: Civil War 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z

Not an official program of mine, by the way — the official Washington D.C. edition of the "Housewives" franchise doesn’t exist anymore. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer beat Donald Trump at his own game — reality TV 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z

Sales of “Star Wars” toys are important to Disney, which bought the franchise in 2012. Adorable or deplorable? Porgs stir debate in 'Star Wars' galaxy 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

Like a horror film franchise, Daylight Saving Time is coming for us. Daylight Saving Time is proof we hate parents 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z

Ghostbusters director Paul Feig revealed the names of the lead characters in the upcoming reboot of the 1980s comedy franchise, the latest revelation in string of announcements about the film. Ghostbusters Scores More Publicity With Characters' Names 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

He also got his stars to behave and misbehave with gusto, as if they weren’t sick of a star-making franchise they may have long ago outgrown. A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas: This Santa's Got a Brand New Stash 2011-11-03T21:21:13Z

It is also highly likely to prosper on DVD and VoD, where the presence of co-star Sung Kang from the Fast and Furious franchise will offer extra incentive. Warm Bodies shoots in front of Bullet to the Head 2013-02-04T12:37:45Z

He is also the star of the "Bourne" franchise of action thrillers. Celine Dion, Matt Damon welcome new babies 2010-10-24T01:42:00Z

And yet, just two days after our great nation declared its allegiance to traditional Biblical values and biscuits, a new throng is descending upon the poultry franchise. Take that, Chick-fil-A! 2012-08-03T19:45:00Z

The sequels rush has been fuelled by overseas markets: by the need to create franchises that insure against the risk of launching a film in culturally diverse territories. Action sequels hit more targets beyond US shores 2013-03-05T13:13:51Z

But the most exciting one is that the Jamie Lee Curtis-starring franchise entry can also celebrate being the biggest opening for a film starring a woman over 55 ever, regardless of genre. “Halloween” to “Hereditary”: Successful female-driven horror isn’t just about the Final... 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z

They are sold by Oil & Vinegar, a global chain of franchised stores based in the Netherlands: Olives Stuffed With Pineapple, Olives Stuffed With Figs, $7.95 for 10.58 ounces, oilandvinegarusa.com. A Childhood Obsession Leads to a Cereal Bar at Kith 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z

Yet the recent Bond films never vaulted into the billion-dollar stratosphere occupied by contemporary action fantasies such as the Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman, Transformers or Avengers franchises. Live and Let Fly: Skyfall Breaks the Bond Barrier 2012-11-11T23:02:10Z

Having survived the franchise curse at a young age, throwing themselves back into it could be their riskiest move yet. Can Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart keep their cool? 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z

The Santa Monica-based studio also scored big with “Catching Fire,” and “Twilight” franchise films “Breaking Dawn - Part 1” and “Breaking Dawn - Part 2.” 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' soars again over 5-day weekend 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z

Star Trek isn’t the first case of Tarantino circling a brand-name franchise either. Quentin unchained: what will Tarantino's 10th and final film be? 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z

Netflix has in recent years focused particularly on growing their own stable of franchises, and Samuel’s crowded landscape of larger-than-life outlaws could be tapped for expansion. Giving the Western some swagger in ‘The Harder They Fall’ 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z

Who knew that 20 years ago, a little movie about street racing and stealing VCRs would beget a globetrotting super-spy franchise attracting the biggest action stars and Oscar winners into its fold? Tracing the evolution of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, movie by movie 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z

The latest installment of the "Museum" franchise finds Williams reprising his role as Roosevelt. Robin Williams' image won't fade from multiplexes soon 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z

Frank Drebin, Mr. Nielsen’s character in the “Police Squad” franchise, than the battered paladins of law enforcement he was lampooning. Unsinkable Captain of Spoofs 2010-12-01T20:43:00Z

Mr. Chamberlain, having recently joined the Gagosian franchise, is making a stunning debut at that gallery’s West 24th Street big-top space. Art Review: Sculpture in High Relief 2011-05-19T22:00:20Z

“After the Final Rose,” which are the reunions and finales of the network’s “Bachelor” franchise, are the “highest rated parts of the seasons,” Mr. Mills said. As Reality TV Reunions Go Virtual, What About the Fights? 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z

On big-budget franchise things, invariably the catering is better, the trailers are bigger, and there’s craft services. Charles Dance on Tywin Lannister's death and Benedict Cumberbatch 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

More movies followed, plus the albums, live tours and in-person events that power modern franchises. Kenny Ortega, Teen Whisperer 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z

As for Amazon's rendition of the legendary fantasy franchise, the series is currently slated to have at least five seasons, with eight to 10 episodes per season. A “Lord of the Rings” anime prequel is on the way 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z

Tyler Perry may be very good at making a $400 million franchise off his Madea character, but he is terrible at defending his work from critics. Tyler Perry vs. Spike Lee: Let's bring the Jews into this! 2011-04-20T20:06:00Z

New advances in digital craftsmanship gave us the mighty Lord of the Rings franchise, and also a golden age in animation: Shrek, The Incredibles and Monsters, Inc. From Hidden to In the Mood for Love: why the 2000s are my favourite film decade | Peter Bradshaw 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z

Martin’s franchise is referred to as “A Song of Ice and Fire,” and that’s the best way to describe the Season 8 teaser below, which presents a chess board of colliding natural forces. “Game of Thrones” Season 8 teaser refuses to spoil footage, goes full fire and ice 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z

The “Mission: Impossible” and “Jason Bourne” franchises are both about renegades escaping government entrapment; “The Wire” and “The Shield” express suspicion and disillusionment about corruption and dysfunction in public institutions. Our post-Snowden TV paranoia: “Homeland,” “Quantico” and privacy inside the surveillance state 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z

Breslin and Foley met backstage at a Yale production of Harris’s “water sports; or insignificant white boys” in 2017, where they discovered a mutual love of both experimental theater and the popular Bravo franchise. Their Fascination With ‘Real Housewives’ Is Anything but Fake 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z

They are also trying to join the 1999 St. Louis Rams and 2001 New England Patriots as the only franchises to post five or fewer wins the season before winning the Super Bowl. Former Bengal Collinsworth excited to call 5th Super Bowl 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z

Meanwhile, an ocean away, another cast and crew will grapple with issues of national identity and clashing cultures: “The Bridge” franchise is growing. ‘The Bridge,’ FX Series, Is Set on U.S.-Mexico Border 2013-07-05T17:55:43Z

Then, New York mandated calorie postings for restaurants with franchises of 15 or more locations. Low-calorie menus are actually making you fatter 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z

Entertainment, backed by the Walt Disney Company, Mr. Lee is at work on several new potential franchises. Stan Lee Starts a Venture and a New Superhero Team 2010-07-23T23:19:00Z

That might have been a good place to end the “Purge” story, but successful screen franchises can’t be derailed as easily as political careers. Review: ‘The Purge,’ Tamed for Television 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z

He created more than 100 different aliens for Men In Black 3, opening Friday—his third go-round as special makeup effects wizard for the MIB franchise. Legendary Creature Creator Rick Baker Talks Aliens and Men in Black 3 2012-05-24T10:45:45Z

It’s a smart move for the incoming franchise to utilize its Seattle Center neighbor’s wealth of musical knowledge as it looks to create a game-day experience that resonates with the hometown crowd. Can KEXP help the Kraken make arena music cool? 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z

The virus has made an appearance not just on various Housewives franchises, but also on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and “90 Day Fiancé.” Watch What Happens When Real Housewives Don’t Wear Masks 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z

Yes, the struggling industry is certainly helped by a never-ending parade of box office smash superhero franchises, but the comic book medium itself is working toward sustained survival through diversity. The new Gamergate: Angry white men are trying to shut down diverse comics 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z

The Bill and Ted franchise began in 1989 with the feature film Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, followed by 1991’s Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. Party on, dudes: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter sign on for third Bill and Ted film 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z

She finally insisted that he do something; so, with her backing, he got one of the first Volkswagen franchises in the West, back when the few VW drivers waved to one another on the road. Memories of Mexico 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z

Because while some franchise heroes prove replaceable, as the revolving James Bonds and Bat-, Spider- and Supermen make clear, other performers, like Mr. Schwarzenegger, grow older with their franchises. This Summer’s Action Heroes Are Several Shades of Gray 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z

Christopher McQuarrie, who directed the last three movies in the franchise, said he had long intended to have Czerny return to the fold. No One Can Needle Tom Cruise Like Henry Czerny Can 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z

But as the franchise grew, fans began to tire of the cannibal. Hannibal Lecter’s Creator Cooks Up Something New (No Fava Beans or Chianti) 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z

When asked to comment on developments that could affect the future of the Bond franchise — like, say, Amazon’s plans to purchase MGM — his brevity spoke volumes. Ladies and Gentlemen, Daniel Craig 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z

Any prequel series to a movie franchise is obliged to imagine younger versions of famous characters. Star Trek Into Darkness: The Young and the Reckless 2013-05-13T19:01:26Z

One Forbes piece argued that while diversity is important, calling out a franchise “based entirely on British history and mythology is completely counter-productive” and, ultimately, “to the detriment of the story”. ‘There are no black people on GoT’: why is fantasy TV so white? 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z

This came out right as Jurassic Park hit the theatres and is based on a book about dinosaur cloning that predates the famous franchise. Dinosaurs on film – fun, fiction and failures 2013-05-16T16:12:00Z

It is not lost on anyone involved in the show that “Deadliest Catch” remains a critically important and lucrative franchise for Discovery. ?Deadliest Catch? Documents Death of Its Star 2010-06-21T22:39:00Z

“Things are starting to feel a little … episodic,” he confesses, in what even a sympathetic viewer might interpret as a meta-statement, a confession of franchise fatigue. Review: ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Sticks to Its Brand. That’s Not Necessarily Bad. 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z

Anderson said the franchise is nearing an end, though he did not specify how many more movies he planned. 'Resident Evil' raises dead again at Comic-Con 2012-07-14T02:01:06Z

The Lakers, which by that time in franchise history had won 16 National Basketball Association championships, had not qualified for the playoffs in years. Lady of the Lakers 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z

According to the Hollywood Reporter, AMC plans to premiere the series in 2022 as an effort to "launch a franchise universe based on Rice's novels." 11 facts about Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire" 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z

When Marvel sold off the rights to some of its assets in the 1990s it hived off its then biggest names, which at the time included franchises such as X-Men and Spider-Man. Disney tops Hollywood hierarchy closing 21st Century Fox deal 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z

But true to its franchise, “Dhoom 3,” which opened in more North American theaters than any previous Hindi film, features lots of bang-for-your-buck action sequences. Movie Review: ‘Dhoom 3’ Is a Bollywood Thriller Set in Chicago 2013-12-22T19:18:15Z

Depp was dropped from his leading roles in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Fantastic Beasts" franchises, after which he sued Heard for $50 million, accusing her of defamation. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial: What to know 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z

After all, franchise sequels are the lifeblood of today’s movie business. Why Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass Couldn’t Quit Jason Bourne 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z

On the following pages is a chronological list of 2015’s franchise entries or reboots, including films making a bid to start their own franchise in the new year! More Than Marvel: A 2015 Film Franchise Guide 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z

Yet there is a fourth franchise that belongs on that list as well, one that is also going to wrap up in 2019 — indeed, before the end of this week: The "X-Men" film series. The end of an "X-Men" era 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z

Warner Bros. released eight films in the lucrative "Harry Potter" movie franchise, which racked up $7.7 billion in worldwide box office. Warner Bros. unveils a slate of superhero films after poor summer 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z

ABC has been taking it on the chin for years now about the blinding Caucasia that is the “Bachelor” franchise. Opiate for the masses: In selecting a black woman to woo, “The Bachelorette” does something it should have done years ago 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z

“We’re absolutely not becoming a franchise,” he said, emphasizing that last word with disdain. Soho House Is Taking the Party Global 2012-06-01T22:43:25Z

He would soon make "Before Sunrise," based in part on his own brief but intense experience meeting a strange woman — the start of his banner franchise. 'Boyhood' director Richard Linklater versus time: the big stare-down 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z

Almost as soon as Busick and his co-writer James Vanderbilt decided to set the film in New York, eager to move the franchise to the big city, they envisioned a subway sequence. In ‘Scream VI,’ Ghostface Takes the 1 Train 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z

For many reasons, the film adaptation of the final installment in the beloved boy-wizard book franchise will send shivers down your spine. What's the Most Sinister Part of the New 'Harry Potter' Trailer? 2010-06-29T12:50:00Z

Proposals for a V&A "franchise" in Bradford collapsed in recriminations in the 1980s. Dundee V&A will not open until 2015 at the earliest 2013-01-08T18:25:42Z

Those franchises became part of Disney’s vast collection of intellectual property when its acquisition of 20th Century Fox became official this year. Remember Family Films? Disney Plus Is Making ’Em Like They Used To 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z

Blake Casper, the leader of a coalition of McDonald’s franchises, released a memo to members insinuating that the company would be responding to the popularity of Popeyes’ new sandwich, Nation’s Restaurant News reports. Popeyes' chicken sandwich is surprise hit: 'We didn’t expect this type of reaction' 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z

Even though they are entirely different films tonally, Tatum shows off this same ability in the "Jump Street" franchise. 'Foxcatcher' star Channing Tatum still wrestling with his ambitions 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z

Having Chicago's new mayor compare your show to Guantanamo is probably not the best way to launch a local TV franchise. Safe 'Windy City Live' plays not to lose (Oprah's audience) 2011-05-26T17:46:09Z

The "Paranormal Activity" franchise was released by Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc, while Lions Gate Entertainment's Summit studio distributed "Sinister" as well as the "Saw" and "Hostel" films. Ghosts scare off gore for Halloween movies 2012-10-29T20:22:21Z

That said, Disney's top executives have insisted the franchise's aim is simply to tell entertaining stories everyone can enjoy. "The Mandalorian" shows how a naive reliance on the goodness of democracy can lead the dark side 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z

Columbia said in January that it was dropping plans to make "Spider-Man 4" after spending millions of dollars in development and butting heads with franchise director Sam Raimi on creative issues. UK-raised theater actor nabs "Spider-Man" role 2010-07-02T01:14:00Z

Said figure may be one of the last known franchise faces before the writers are forced to put out a call to "The Next Karate Kid," Hilary Swank. Making "Cobra Kai" great again: The series returns with a parable about the peril of bipartisanship 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z

Each concert has sold out, which is a level of success the Garden’s other franchises can only envy. Billy Joel’s Got a Good Job and Hits in His Head 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z

“Initially I was not too interested because the word ‘franchise’ has such a mass-market connotation,” Ms. Kaiser said. So You Think You Can Run a Dance Cardio Business 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z

Disney purchased "Star Wars" producer Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion in 2012 and promised at least three more films in the series, which ranks as one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Disney to release new 'Star Wars' film on December 18, 2015 2013-11-07T22:05:12Z

From unlikely low-budget roots, the Saw franchise became one of Hollywood’s most financially successful horror series, making $873m worldwide from a combined budget of less than $70m. Saw too much: why the horror genre doesn't need a torture porn comeback 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z

The first consisted of longtime fans of the original film who feared a new installment would add little to the franchise, and perhaps even tarnish its legacy. 'Ghostbusters' Writer Shares Her Favorite Misogynistic Troll 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z

With the founding of a new major league, the American, in 1901, Baltimore and D.C. were each initially granted a charter franchise, simultaneously returning baseball to both. First in war, first in peace, first in the National League 2012-10-05T16:28:00Z

Qualitatively these ranks somewhere between the "Mission: Impossible" franchise and generic action movie fare. "John Wick: Chapter 3" is easy to like, but hard to love 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z

A few years after opening the Playboy Clubs, a bar-restaurant showcase for musicians and comedians of both races, Hefner bought back the franchises in Miami and New Orleans because their owners segregated them. A Hugh Hefner Documentary: Airbrushed 2010-07-31T06:45:00Z

There are so many fans of the franchise in Cuba. F. Gary Gray on Shooting in Cuba for ‘The Fate of the Furious’ 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z

“It’s almost like, would you write a ‘Star Wars’ opera?” he said, referring to John Williams’s famous music for that franchise. ‘The Hours’ Becomes an Opera. Don’t Expect the Book or Film. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z

Everybody credits Stevens with giving birth to the franchise. George Stevens made the Kennedy Center Honors. Here’s why he lost them. 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z

Last month Lionsgate bought Summit, the producers of the Twilight franchise, just in time to exceed the megagrosses of New Moon and Breaking Dawn 1. Fans Devour The Hunger Games for a $155-Million Feast 2012-03-25T16:30:45Z

On the franchise’s off years, he threw himself into new work. John Boyega: ‘It’s important to voice your truth’ 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z

You will be happily surprised to find a new thriller franchise with brains to match its brawn. A Critic’s Survey of Summer Books 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

The latest installment of Shawn Levy’s “Museum” franchise finds Williams reprising his role as Theodore Roosevelt, in full mustachioed getup. Robin Williams: Six new movies he left behind 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

Though it has a few weak points, it just manages to hit all the right notes in a way that most franchises that are resurrected after a 12-year hiatus are unable to do. 12 Hours Watching John McClane: The Diary of a Die Hard Marathoner 2013-02-14T20:44:04Z

But "Skyfall" is, of course, a James Bond film, and not only that, it's the 23rd installment in a blockbuster franchise marking its 50th anniversary with only slightly less fanfare than the Queen's Jubilee. With 'Skyfall,' Craig puts his stamp on Bond 2012-11-07T18:25:07Z

Genesis BBQ, with thousands of franchises in South Korea and other countries, is bringing its signature chicken, billed as fried in extra-virgin olive oil, and beer menu to New York. Hand Rolls With Los Angeles Roots Find a Place in NoMad 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z

The current 007 and Bourne franchises celebrate tortured antiheroes who are eager to throw down. Guy Ritchie Cracks the Spy Genre with 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z

The film franchise upon which the series is based has its fans who can lustily extemporize upon its merits as a criticism of class division and exploitation. 2018's biggest TV disappointments, from moderately painful to the absolute worst 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z

“The film’s performance provides the studio with a number of options and directions in which to continue the franchise,” emailed Universal’s Paul Pflug, possibly while emitting the knowing cackle of a CIA overlord. Bourne Beats Batman, Ferrell Outpolls Streep 2012-08-12T20:58:00Z

“Paranormal Activity 4” will please the fans, and that should sustain this low-budget, highly profitable franchise. Movie Review: ‘Paranormal Activity 4,’ by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman 2012-10-20T02:57:18Z

The old cinema was previously saved from the clutches of a looming McDonald's franchise project back in the late 1980s, when cinema attendance was at its lowest. Cine-files: Coronet, Notting Hill 2012-10-02T15:55:00Z

That's the only way to explain this ridiculously over-the-top, repetitively numbing fifth film in the "Die Hard" franchise. Capsule reviews of new movie releases 2013-02-13T21:02:09Z

Part of the widespread weariness with comic book film franchises is their sameness. "The Old Guard" mixes Charlize Theron and immortality for a fresh take on overdone superheroes 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z

Anyone who is a fan of the "Predator" franchise is unlikely to be outraged, although it's also doubtful any of them will choose this one as their favorite entry. “The Predator”: Just above mediocre, with some weird and disappointing choices 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z

He is behind the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise and had a hit with the latest movie in the series, which came out this year and earned over $1 billion at global box offices. Tyler Perry is Hollywood's highest paid man 2011-09-13T22:46:37Z

The dance film "Step Up: All In," the fifth installment in the popular overseas franchise, is expected to gross about $10 million. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' may outshell 'Guardians' at box office 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

He finally got a franchise and it was worth the wait. Man of Steel: Superman… or Human God? 2013-06-12T15:35:35Z

As it turns out, these changes saved the franchise. Vroom to Grow: How Fast & Furious Became Hollywood’s Greatest Action-Movie Franchise 2013-06-03T19:41:45Z

Disney frequently expands its franchises with spinoffs and prequels, the most recent example being “Solo,” part of its “Star Wars” franchise. Pilot for ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Will Be Made by HBO 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z

Ultimately, Mr. Solondz said, he and Ms. Barrymore concluded that a studio would never entrust him with a blockbuster franchise. Film: Todd Solondz Talks About ?Wartime? 2010-07-16T23:34:00Z

Two more Jump Street movies: one a crossover with the Men in Black franchise, and one a female version of the action/buddy comedy. 'Jump Street' Franchise Is Getting a Female Spinoff by 'Broad City' Writers 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z

The huge box-office success of the Toy Story sequels must have factored into Disney-Pixar's decision to develop Monsters into a franchise. Monsters University – first look review 2013-06-10T13:55:00Z

After 24 days in theaters, the film is $100 million ahead of the box-office pace set by the last film in the franchise, Fast & Furious 6. 'Furious 7' Is China's All-Time Highest-Grossing Film 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z

Neither Taylor-Johnson, nor screenwriter Kelly Marcel, will return to the franchise for the second film. EL James' Husband Will Write 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Sequel 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z

The current franchise high is $974.8 million worldwide for the first film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 10 years ago. 'Potter' takes down Batman with $168.6M weekend 2011-07-17T22:01:04Z

Bryan Singer made three low-budget features, including The Usual Suspects, before being handed the X-Men franchise. Iron Man Three: Tony Stark Saves the World, Gets a Heart 2013-04-30T18:35:40Z

You are the head of PR for a carmaker when a couple accuses a family-owned franchise of racism on Yelp. How Washington became the nation’s busiest training ground for scandal PR 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z

Will he sign on for a fifth installment in the franchise? "Pirates 5" written, but Johnny Depp wants delay 2011-05-05T03:28:54Z

Mr. Johnson told Cinema Retro magazine in 2009 that he declined the role, and the franchise was better off for it. Richard Johnson, British actor of stage and screen, dies at 87 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z

Say what you like about the Human Centipede franchise, but it’s been a godsend to the home-entertainment market. The Human Centipede 3: a predictably illogical conclusion 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z

He saw no connection between the “Star Wars” franchise and his Strategic Defense Initiative, but recognized the films as a lasered update of the westerns he’d once starred in. Watch One With the Gipper: An Aide Recalls Movie Nights With the Reagans 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z

On the other hand, it also runs the risk of franchise fatigue. Guy-powered 'Ghostbusters' in the works with Russos, Channing Tatum 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z

The department's Wage and Hour Division found violations affecting 46 minor workers at 11 franchises located in California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Utah and Washington. Crumbl Cookies, the popular bakery franchise, violated child labor laws in 6 states 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z

The fourth movie in the action franchise brought in an estimated $20.5 million from Friday through Sunday. Horror flick "Devil Inside" leads box office 2012-01-08T17:29:45Z

She will reprise her role as Leia Organa in the eighth installment of the core "Star Wars" franchise, "The Last Jedi," which will be released in December. Coroner Releases Details on Causes of Carrie Fisher's Death 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z

Overbearing guests, boatmances and explosive fights, all while crammed into a couple rooms underwater, are part and parcel of the “Below Deck” franchise. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ and ‘Below Deck Adventure’ 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z

Through another lens, the story of “Ford v Ferrari” can be viewed as that of an independent filmmaker brought in by a studio to work on a big-budget franchise film. The Airbrushed Racing History of “Ford v Ferrari” 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z

The franchises he launched have spun on with other actors for decades, in updates or remakes of Conan, The Terminator, Predator and Total Recall. Hero Glock Dirty: Arnold’s Back, Guns Blazing, in The Last Stand 2013-01-18T13:00:02Z

Overall, the latest film’s box office also pushes the entire Fast and Furious franchise to more than $3 billion around the globe. 'Furious 7' Makes $1 Billion in Worldwide Box Office Sales in Record Time 2015-04-18T04:00:00Z

Pierret is steadily building a franchise unafraid to push the limits of the joy that springs from a hairpin turn. Five Action Movies to Stream Now 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z

Even a show like “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” developed with the express aim of capitalizing on an existing franchise, has its artisanal side. On TV’s New Musicals, Every Episode Is Opening Night 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z

Now David Gordon Green, not content with mining the “Halloween” franchise for a trilogy of uneven follow-ups, has returned to visit the same fate on one of the highest-grossing films of the 1970s. ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Review: Double the Possession, Half the Fun 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z

The studio announced Wednesday that the film will shut down "for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise." Universal shuts down 'Fast & Furious 7' production 2013-12-04T23:00:11Z

There have long been rumors of the existence of outtakes from the reality franchise in which Trump can allegedly be heard uttering the "N-word." Penn Jillette on Trump during “Celebrity Apprentice”: “He would say racially insensitive th... 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z

"South Park" co-creator Trey Parker joins the franchise to voice the villain. Box Office: 'Despicable Me 3' Rules, 'Baby Driver' Shows Strong, Will Ferrell's 'House' Collapses 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z

“That ’90s Show” is a “legacyquel,” a phenomenon unfortunately common enough that we need a word for it: a continuation in which original cast members hand off the franchise to a new generation. Are We Having Fun Yet? ‘Party Down’ and the Sadness of the Sitcom Revival 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z

Ford is seen using the hero blaster in many scenes from “Return of the Jedi,” and the powerful weapon, like the lightsaber, is among the best known movie props from the sci-fi franchise. Han Solo's hero blaster 'Jedi' movie gun up for auction 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z

Kabam previously released mobile games based on such franchises as "Star Wars," Marvel and "Fast & Furious." 'Avatar' mobile game landing ahead of film sequels 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z

For me, we have a franchise quarterback first off in , who is as good as there is. Smith remains mum on Martz's future 2012-01-02T19:17:00Z

Ben picks all six up on a boat and locks them in a lakeside McMansion to start practicing scenes from the inevitable Real Housewives of Indiana franchise. Ben Kisses The Girls And Makes Them Cry on 'The Bachelor' 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z

Same reason why "The Exorcist: Believer" offers absolutely nothing to the franchise other than doubling down on the gynephobia with two possessed girls, rather than one. “The Exorcist” celebrates 50 years of man’s greatest fear . . . girls 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z

Scary movie fans are still into "Paranormal Activity," though the horror franchise looks as though it's starting to run out of steam at the box office. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z

Then there's the fact that Sex and the City had become less of a film franchise and more of a depressing merchandising commodity. Wanted: whoever killed Sex and the City. So we can shake your hand 2010-09-28T10:39:00Z

A spoof of the James Bond franchise, it starred Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, a U.S. secret agent whose enthusiasm didn't always match his competence. 12 surprising facts about Mel Brooks on his 95th birthday 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z

A vampire franchise can't exist without it, as has been proven by nearly every vampire story in recent memory. How vampires die: clues to how True Blood will finally end 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z

“This undoubtedly proves the staying power of this franchise – and, of course, the popularity of Johnny Depp.” ArtsBeat: 'Pirates' Booty Approaches $1 Billion 2011-07-01T16:28:21Z

The movie’s one borderline star, Emma Stone as Parker’s new girlfriend, had won fans with the teen semi-hit Easy A, and fronted The Help; but the franchise was the star. The Not-Quite-Amazing Spider-Man Wins the Weekend 2012-07-08T14:59:20Z

At least that franchise consistently attempted twist endings. 'Wolf Creek 2' can't match original 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

I’m proud of that sequence because it helped redefine the franchise into who we were going to be. The Fast & Furious Art of the Car Chase 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z

But sources say the offers from Summit -- which are said to be at least 10 times what the actors made on the first movie -- were deemed "offensive" given the mega-money the franchise has generated. Salary dispute holds up "Twilight 5" announcement 2010-05-11T05:44:00Z

Foxx, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 2004's "Ray", said he valued Wright's creativity in an industry where film franchises often dominate. Stars come out for European premiere of Edgar Wright's 'Baby Driver' 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z

A critic at large for The New York Times Magazine, he goes on to describe Oklahoma City, which he first visited in 2012 to report on its N.B.A. franchise, as “unlikely, unreasonable, arbitrary.” Oklahoma City, the Ultimate ‘Boom Town,’ Rendered Vivid and Surreal 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z

Now Linke expands the franchise at the Ruskin Group Theatre with “It’s Time,” a new solo show written by Linke and directed and developed by Edward Edwards. One-man-show revisits ghosts of the past — including his own 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z

Pleasure is, after all, rarely overrated, including in the often mind-bludgeoning arena of franchise cinema, and there’s a lot to be said for watching beautiful people doing very silly stuff on screen. Review: ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ Resurrects a Glossy, Action-Packed ’60s 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z

New York magazine's David Edelstein calls "Days of Future Past" a "triumph of entrepreneurship" for keeping the "X" franchise viable — and he says it's a pretty good superhero movie to boot. 'X-Men: Days of Future Past': Singer, super cast succeed, reviews say 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z

The Times magazine article is only one in a recent wave of brickbats hurled at the sports-fitness brand, which now boasts an estimated 10,000 franchises. Crossfit is a cult: Why so many of its defenders are so defensive 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z

Now the third installment is here, as gorgeous and immersive as ever, and reaffirming the franchise’s spot at the top of the genre. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z

Ms. Anderson did not grow up knowing the ins and out of a football franchise. Keeping the Cowboys Cool, as N.F.L. Takes the Heat 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z

This is the start of a brand-new comedic crime franchise with a bright future. The Top Books of 2016 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z

Also films from the “Bourne,” “Despicable Me” and “Fast & Furious” franchises. With Disney, Apple about to enter, the streaming wars are just beginning 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z

It just failed to do as well as the first two movies in the franchise. These are the top-10 grossing movies of summer 2017 at the U.S. box office 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z

It’s been a year and a half since Paul Walker died in a car accident in California—and for friends, family and his co-stars from the Fast and Furious franchise, the pain is still fresh. Watch Wiz Khalifa's Touching Tribute to Paul Walker at the Billboard Music Awards 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z

X-Men: First Class, which is the prequel to the previous four films in the comic book franchise, pushed The Hangover 2 in second place. Latest X-Men tops UK box office 2011-06-07T10:53:23Z

He added that the original soundtrack for the latest installment of the franchise would be localized for some territories. Russian Animation 'The Snow Queen' Gets Third Installment 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z

With their glossy cinematography, wide-scale destruction and quippy humor, they also prefigured the rise of franchises like the "Fast and Furious." 'Bad Boys 3' looking to reload with Joe Carnahan 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z

In “The Purge” franchise, Americans have one night a year to give in to their most base, vile impulses without any repercussions. Horror Masks Are Never Just About the Monster 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z

If you're a fan of this franchise, "Fallout" is a worthy addition. “Mission: Impossible — Fallout”: Tom Cruise action spectacle delivers high-level summer fun 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z

The second film in the popular animated gonk karaoke franchise bypassed cinemas and went straight to VOD, catering to a grateful audience of frazzled families grasping for entertainment options. The future of film: can cinema survive Covid-19? 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z

Star Wars Rebels The new animated series based on the theatrical franchise moves to its regular timeslot. Monday's TV Highlights: 'The Big Bang Theory' on CBS 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z

“We remain convinced that the combination of Fox’s iconic assets, brands and franchises with Disney’s will create one of the greatest, most innovative companies in the world.” Disney raises offer for 21st Century Fox to $71.3bn and outflanks Comcast 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

I so dislike that company – largely from my experience of one of its existing franchises, First Great Western, which smugly occupies Brunel's line, has appropriated two-thirds of its historic name and doesn't have Wi-Fi. Fast food: the reason behind our national incompetence 2012-10-06T23:06:03Z

At that point, a viewer might expect the fellows to stop hitting on her, but this reboot of the whimsical superhero franchise is partially produced by Michael Bay, so, no. Review: With the Latest ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ an Existential Crisis 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z

It's offensive because it keeps cattle-driving a franchise once based on sparkle and economy toward new heights of painful, frantic emptiness. "Sex and the City 2's" incomprehensible badness 2010-05-27T00:20:00Z

The British film industry analyst Charles Gant is also unpersuaded by the idea that the industry has split and that only blockbuster franchise films like those of the Russos will survive. Arthouse v blockbuster: will superheroes wipe out serious movies? 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z

During a lively conversation with the three leads of the final installment of The Hunger Games franchise, Mockingjay — Part 2, the Republican presidential candidate became the topic of conversation. Trump Would Be the End of the World, Jennifer Lawrence Says 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z

To breathe life into the franchise, “The Real Housewives” must relocate to Cleveland or Reno or Detroit. Television Review: Miami, Another Battlefront in the War Against Wrinkles 2011-02-21T23:00:11Z

BonChon opened its first U.S. outlet in 2006 in New Jersey and has been steadily adding franchises ever since, concentrated mostly on the east and west coasts. Here come the BonChon imitators 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z

The a Cappella comedy carries a $45 million production budget and has been billed as the final installment in the franchise. Box Office: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Holds Off 'Jumanji' on New Year 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z

It’s a rainy Wednesday evening and I’m at a Moroccan restaurant in Times Square to attend the New York franchise of the Death Café. 'So, do you come here often?' An evening at New York's Death Café 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z

The one thing we know for sure is that the major studios’ predilection for franchise fare isn’t changing anytime soon with Marvel and DC movies slated through 2020. Why we should learn to stop worrying and love the blockbuster franchise 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z

You don’t have to know a thing about the horror movie “Saw” or its spawn before watching the latest movie in the franchise, “Spiral: From the Book of Saw,” opening in theaters on Friday. What to Know About ‘Spiral’ and the ‘Saw’ Franchise 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z

Secrets of the Empire is a simple first-person-plural shooting game, a disorienting energy-drink buzz of sensation, and a frothing display of a powerful franchise. The VOID Is Where Virtual Reality Enters the Dying Meatspace of the Mall 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z

The revival of a Will Smith franchise slips past the Marvel men Call Will Smith the Fresh King of the Box Office. Men in Black 3 Singes The Avengers 2012-05-28T03:12:43Z

If inclusivity is already a central doctrine of the franchise, Kurtzman said, then “‘Trek’ is perfectly poised to represent everybody, in a very profound way. Can ‘Star Trek’ Chart a Way Forward? 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z

Besides the standard "Ratchet and Clank" fare of blowing things up with absurd weapons and collecting bolts, another guarantee is that this franchise is going to tickle the funny bone on a regular basis. Game On: 'Battlefield 3' 2011-11-02T17:15:04Z

Lucasfilm says the weekly series will celebrate "the franchise, fans and fun of the world of 'Star Wars.'" The Force is so strong with the "Star Wars" franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series about it 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z

Second place went to new horror movie "Paranormal Activity: The Marked One", the latest film from the hit low-budget "Paranormal Activity" franchise. 'Frozen' ices competition in post-holiday box office race 2014-01-05T17:25:19Z

“I want to change the stereotype away from the hippie mentality,” said Allyson Feiler, who owns seven shops in Colorado, moonlights as a consultant and is spinning off franchises of her Green Tree Medicinals. What happens at a big Washington gala for High Times? Exactly what you’d think. 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z

He’d already written so presciently about the delicate fabric of reality in “The Minority Report,” “The Man in the High Castle” and “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” — the spore of the “Blade Runner” franchise. Philip K. Dick was a sci-fi prophet. Did he predict the unraveling of Kanye West? 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z

"I hope that the lawsuit will get people to start to question why the longest-running dating franchise on network television dating show is being produced as if we're in the 1950s segregated South," she said. Suit brings attention to 'The Bachelor' and race 2012-04-27T15:24:35Z

These lock-ins also nod to earlier experiments in other franchises, such as the editions of Hancock and One Foot in The Grave in which the protagonists are in solitary confinement. TV Matters: Miranda and Peep Show 2010-12-23T07:59:02Z

The setup was striking, as are Ms. Bland’s muscled, diverse performers; if the “Matrix” franchise had a dance team, this would be it. Dance Review: Stefanie Batten Bland’s ‘Place of Sun’ at Baryshnikov 2012-05-21T21:47:42Z

The forthcoming horror film “Jigsaw,” part of the “Saw” franchise, inspired a new haunted house in Orlando and a new maze at the Hollywood park this season. Can Halloween freak you out any more than the real world? 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z

“Balboa” was an unexpected hit at the box office, and so what was there to do except revive his other eighties franchise character, Rambo, for his own belated sequel/meditation on aging? A Unified Theory of the “Rocky” Movies 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z

Or they could be working on a new movie franchise. Annie Baker's 'Antipodes' opens a door to the coveted writers room 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z

Jackman is in talks to turn up in a prominent role in the new film, which is directed by franchise stalwart Bryan Singer, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Hugh Jackman's Wolverine to appear in X-Men: Days of Future Past 2012-11-30T10:08:01Z

Amobi said he was surprised by the holding power of the "Frozen" franchise. 'Frozen' fervor heats up Disney's quarterly profit 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z

Mr. Byrne said that his “touring brain” envisioned franchises: “Social!” in Seattle, Chicago, London. Running Live Dance Drills at the Armory 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z

The fifth installment of the “X-Men” franchise jumps back to the 1960s, when the United States was on the brink of nuclear war and turtlenecks were all the rage. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Nathan for You’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z

Choice Hotels, which operates 6,300 hotels franchised in more than 35 countries and territories, also used social media to announce that it would no longer advertise if the show continued. Several companies pull ads from '19 Kids and Counting' amid Duggar controversy 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z

Yes, that franchise does feature primarily one gender hanging out. The 'GoodFellas' flap: How it gets a movie and both genders wrong 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z

As URL gains more of a national profile, he believes small franchises are crucial for maintaining a sense of community and highlighting talent that may not be as traditionally marketable. The Fierce, Flourishing World of Battle Rap 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" -- the last installment of the hit movie franchise about the British boy wizard -- won four awards, including best movie and favorite ensemble cast. "Harry Potter", Katy Perry big People's Choice winners 2012-01-12T04:41:55Z

The woman who made the cover of Life as the “Mermaid Tycoon” was a smart businesswoman, franchising her own lines of swimming pools and bathing wear. Bathing Beauty: The Wet and Wild Life of Esther Williams 2013-06-13T15:28:43Z

“Twilight” became one of the publishing industry’s most lucrative entertainment franchises, with four novels, a companion novella and five blockbuster films. Sorry, ‘Twilight’ Fans, Stephenie Meyer’s Latest Is a Twisted Spy Thriller 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z

Nowadays, the word "auteur" has achieved a blurry ubiquity, and is bandied about by studio executives as after-dinner flattery to persuade the latest tyro from MTV to jump aboard this year's superhero franchise. Andrew Sarris: the last of the highbrows 2012-06-21T14:30:15Z

Ms. Lopez said that the “Unauthorized” franchise is in line with Lifetime’s mission to reimagine its brand as “premium, popular and diverse.” Lifetime Commits to ‘Unauthorized’ Movie Franchise 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z

At the very least, one might think of it as his and Whittaker’s way of rolling out the welcome mat for another woman punching through the glass ceiling of another long-running popular culture franchise. Before the first female 007 debuts, Jodie Whittaker's "Doctor Who" gets into the spy game 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z

Over the ensuing decades, Americans enthusiastically embraced a range of manga and anime series through franchises like "Dragon Ball," "Naruto" and "Demon Slayer." Hayao Miyazaki’s "Spirited Away" continues to delight fans 20 years after its U.S. premiere 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z

But the spotlight will be on “Harry Potter,” a franchise that continues to set records 20 years after Ms. Rowling’s first novel was published. ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Ties Record for Most Olivier Nominations 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z

The movie started off as a smaller domestic moneymaker than the previous three Spidey films, but it laid to rest objections that it was too soon to relaunch the superhero franchise. Spidey swings back to action with $140M launch 2012-07-08T19:51:09Z

Which brings us now to this franchise that we keep returning to again and again. Anthony Michael Hall on joining "Halloween Kills" & remembering John Hughes: "I genuinely miss him" 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z

And the entertainment included a live falconry show, also featuring owls and eagles, which was staged to the music from the “Harry Potter” franchise. 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Game of Thrones' fans marry in fantasy-themed wedding ceremony 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z

If Michaels ascends to the final showdown, it would be unprecedented in "The Apprentice" franchise history if he is not present to defend himself in the boardroom. Bret Michaels might be ready to rock in weeks 2010-04-30T14:54:00Z

Obviously, this is an American franchise, but there's something inexplicably grimmer about these UK plotlines, and tonight's episode is a case in point. Tonight's TV highlighhts 2011-04-04T06:59:00Z

These days, outside of particularly spoiler-averse franchises like Marvel and “Star Wars,” it is more common to receive between a half and a whole season online in advance. ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Reconsidered 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z

Props and costumes from “Star Wars”, one of the most popular film franchises, have fetched high prices at auction. 'Star Wars' Darth Vader costume could go for $2 million at auction 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z

Mario pops up in his own games as well as sports and casual gaming franchises, while Link will mostly appear in his own adventure/fantasy games. 'Legend Of Zelda' Is Netflix's Chance To Redeem All Video Game Adaptations 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z

Stewart, after all, was still at high school when the Twilight franchise opened her up to the world. Kristen Stewart: ‘It's not confusing if you’re bisexual. For me, it’s the opposite’ 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z

The rebooted Star Trek franchise will return to the the big screen for a fourth installment, Paramount Pictures said Monday. Chris Hemsworth Is Coming Back for Yet Another 'Star Trek' Movie 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z

Early in his editorship, he also hired writer Candace Bushnell to write the observational column that would become the book, TV show, and movie franchise Sex and the City. Peter W. Kaplan, A Consummate Editor’s Editor 2013-11-30T20:33:25Z

But if you wanted to complete a marathon viewing of all eleven movies in the “Friday the 13th” franchise on the actual date, you’ve probably missed your chance for this year. The Times Critics' Guide to the 'Friday the 13th' Movies 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z

The latest installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise gets its television debut. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ and ‘Drag Me Down the Aisle’ 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z

The franchise is a ghost story in more ways than one. Lars von Trier Had the Key to the End of ‘The Kingdom’ All Along 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z

I’m trying to find the right time, but I have other people who are like: “You can’t do a play right now. There’s an opportunity to be a part of this franchise.” Sterling K. Brown and Andre Braugher’s Lives Keep Intersecting 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z

"The world of investing in professional sports franchises and in large sports agencies is a very exclusive club," says Mark Doman, CEO of The Doman Group, an investment advisory group in New York. 6 Ways to Invest in Football 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z

“Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” is a light, fun show, designed to fit well alongside Bravo’s smash reality hits, the “Real Housewives” franchise. Bravo’s first scripted series knocks it out of the park: “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” is like a more grounded “Sex and the City” 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z

But today, let’s remember Stewart when she was knee-deep into the multibillion-dollar vampire franchise “Twilight” with “Eclipse.” What went viral 5 years ago today: Kirsten Stewart was the world’s biggest movie star and people hated it 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

The film, directed by Zack Snyder of "300" fame, was based on a children's book series revolving around a heroic young owl, and viewed as the first release in a movie franchise. "Wall Street" sequel in mild rally at box office 2010-09-27T02:30:00Z

I've long been a fan of the Fast and Furious franchise. Star Trek v Star Wars: Star Trek v Star Wars: fans weigh in on the timeless debate 2013-05-17T13:50:00Z

The producers of both dropped Depp from their franchises after Heard’s allegations became public, and in a 2021 profile published in U.K.-based Times he lamented that Hollywood had boycotted him. The Jonathan Majors case: the latest celebrity trial variant where women lose 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z

This discussion also reignited a controversy that plagued the "Harry Potter" film franchise. "Harry Potter" & the problematic creator – What's left for a fandom raised on false tolerance? 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z

“Game of Thrones” was the defining pop-culture franchise of the decade. Who Is Sophie Turner Without Sansa Stark? We’re About to Find Out 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z

One movie, Universal's hit franchise "Furious 7," has already crossed that mark, he noted. CinemaCon 2015: Fithian predicts record year for theater industry 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z

"Dawn of Justice" will see Henry Cavill reprise his role as Superman opposite "Argo" actor and director Ben Affleck as Batman, a choice that split many fans of the franchise. Superman and Batman to face off in 'Dawn of Justice' 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z

Though "A God Day to Die Hard," the fourth film in the franchise, led the box office last week, it slid 60 percent in its second week to $10 million. McCarthy's 'Identity Thief' tops box office again 2013-02-24T18:43:10Z

That seems odd, given the preponderance of films in recent years featuring strong female leads, such as Trainwreck, Bridesmaids, The Hunger Games franchise or even Mamma Mia!. Geena Davis: ‘After Thelma & Louise, people said things would improve for women in film. They didn’t’ 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z

Claim to fame Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movie franchise. My First Time (It’s a Little Scary) 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

A new generation is inheriting this franchise, so a new spin on Han Solo would be appropriate. Why Disney Should Cast a Total Unknown as Young Han Solo 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z

The “John Wick” series now outranks the “Die Hard” and Lethal Weapon” franchises in terms of chapter-to-chapter growth. Little Lionsgate Soars to the Top With John Wick Ticket Sales 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z

But the “Game of Thrones” franchise may just be getting started. ‘Game of Thrones’ Will Return in April 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z

"NBA 2K13 will be the next evolution in sports and basketball culture, and I'm ready to usher in the new era of the franchise." Jay-Z serves as exec producer for 'NBA 2K13' game 2012-07-31T23:55:09Z

It is one of the most successful franchises in movie history. Spider-Man gets "Amazing" in new title 2011-02-14T21:18:04Z

In addition to working out how “Visions” would fit into the Star Wars franchise, Lucasfilm had to deal with a number of artistic and logistical issues. In ‘Star Wars: Visions,’ Lucasfilm and Anime Join Forces, and Go Rogue 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z

Carlos Saldanha, the director of the “Ice Age” franchise, is attached to direct. ArtsBeat: Ferdinand the Bull Turns 75 2011-03-31T15:30:37Z

An officer is heard on the video telling the actress, also known for the "Divergent" film franchise, that she is being arrested for trespassing. Actress Shailene Woodley arrested at North Dakota pipeline protest 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z

Speaking of incomprehensible, I can pinpoint the exact moment when I got bored with the Transformers franchise. After Terminator: franchises that deserve a mercy killing 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z

Since debuting as an expensive curiosity in 2011, “Game of Thrones” has gone on to become one of the world’s most influential pop culture franchises, leaving a dragon-size footprint on everything it touches. ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Ending. But You Can Still Visit Westeros. 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z

Her tenure was marked by a number of profitable franchises. Amy Pascal's exit hints at new script for Sony 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z

That said, pre-"Discovery," the franchise was hesitant to confront racism directly – which isn't to say its writers were capable of doing that particularly well. How "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" uses Rebecca Romijn's Number One to place prejudice on trial 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z

Like Stone, the future of the franchise is uncertain. Selleck in 'Blue Bloods' and a 'Jesse Stone' film 2012-05-10T13:44:23Z

Go early: If you've got a flexible schedule or are willing to play hooky, oftentimes movie theaters, including many Cinemark franchises, will discount the first matinee of the day. 8 Ways to Score Deals on Summer Blockbuster Movies 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z

Yet Theroux makes a passionate defense of his genre when asked what role travel writing can play in a globalized world where much that was exotic seems increasingly like one giant 7-11 franchise. 2010-01-08T21:05:00Z

The Bachelor is one of the most popular franchises among Lifetime’s core demographic – young women – and to take on the dark side of their favorite fairytale is a bold decision. With A Deadly Adoption, has Lifetime finally become self-aware? 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z

Other attractions were related to some of the Walt Disney Company’s acquisitions, including Marvel Comics and the “Star Wars” franchise. At Shanghai Disney Resort, Mulan, Mickey and Dumplings 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z

Mr. Gondry, a visual artisan of unmatched ingenuity, brings some of his trademark handmade whimsy to this, his first foray into franchise filmmaking, conventional action and newfangled 3-D. | 'The Green Hornet': Have Cool Car and Mask (and Sidekick), Will Travel for Justice 2011-01-13T22:53:25Z

Even as it enters its fifties, the Now franchise is still doing just fine. Mumford And Sons' New Album 'Wilder Mind' Debuts At Number One 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z

Opening at No. 2 in North America with considerably less success was "Scream 4," the first installment in the horror franchise in 11 years. "Rio" flies high at worldwide box offices 2011-04-17T15:59:36Z

Can he find a franchise, do an Austin Powers-type thing that he can run to the bank with for three movies? Brand designs 2010-04-06T07:00:00Z

A new installment in the franchise starring Paul Reubens’s bowtied character joins a handful of premieres at the South by Southwest film festival, organizers announced Thursday. New Pee-wee Herman Film to Be Shown at SXSW 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z

“The Real Housewives” franchise has provided another window through which viewers can scrutinize the design choices of America’s elite. In the Kitchens of the Rich, Things Are Not as They Seem 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z

Eddie Murphy was at the peak of his stardom, having made the transition from funnyman to action hero with the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise. Hollywood, Separate and Unequal 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z

The franchise picked itself up with Fast & Furious in 2009 and ended up grossing $363m worldwide – considerably higher than the box office for the first two and far more than Tokyo Drift. Fast & Furious 6 races ahead as The Hangover Part III crashes and burns 2013-05-27T13:27:32Z

It’s true that Marvel is juggling a number of franchises: Avengers, Guardians, the new Ant-Man movie to name a few. Marvel President Tries to Explain Lack of Female Superhero Movies 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z

Though Sam Taylor-Johnson led Fifty Shades of Grey to more than half a billion dollars at the global box office, she will not be back to direct the second and third installments in the franchise. House of Cards Director in Line to Direct Next Fifty Shades film 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z

The movie poster was released on Sunday, and it prominently features the franchise newcomer Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey in the new movie, as well as Harrison Ford’s celebrated Han Solo. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Debuts and Tickets Go On Sale Monday 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z

Bear witness, ye streaming viewers all, to a prime example of the new world of franchise storytelling. “The Witcher” is baffling to the uninitiated, but diehards swear by its throwback fantasy charms 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z

Yet he agrees this “gulf” has come into sharper focus because of the studios’ focus on mostly franchise properties, together with the emergence of streaming platforms. Arthouse v blockbuster: will superheroes wipe out serious movies? 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z

Returning the franchise to bedrock would help introduce it to a new generation. ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Emulates the Trilogy of Old 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

He is currently reprising his role as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third film in the franchise. VIDEO: Shia: 'No more Transformers for me' 2011-07-01T14:36:15Z

It was my second time shooting a "Rocky" franchise movie. "Like photographing sculpture": Cinematographer reveals what makes "Creed III" look so good 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z

The franchise store will remain closed until the store is up to standards, a Dunkin' spokeswoman said. Dunkin' store closed down after Facebook video exposed rodents 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z

Hey, that could be a movie too, a whole franchise, even. TV review: Jaguars Born Free: Natural World Special; Wild Things 2013-01-21T22:30:01Z

It remains to be seen if Ms. Vikander will be able to kick off a franchise, but the trailer’s tagline certainly sounds hopeful: “Her Legend Begins.” New Trailer: ‘Tomb Raider’ Aims to Mint a New Action Star 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z

But only the Mission: Impossible franchise has gotten better reviews with every installment, climbing its way up the Rotten Tomatoes rankings as though wearing electromagnetic gloves. How did Mission: Impossible become Hollywood's most reliable franchise? 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z

"The Mummy" is intended to launch a new, Marvel-style connected franchise that resurrects many of the famous monster characters — including Frankenstein, Dracula and The Invisible Man —from the studio's vaults. 'Wonder Woman' Crushes Box Office Again 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z

In 2000, the year after the women’s historic win, the Air Bud film franchise — in which an athletically gifted dog saves various sports teams — turned its focus to soccer. ‘Air Bud: World Pup’ Keeps Winning Fans for the 1999 World Cup Stars 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z

This leads to some matrimonial static that draws the series closer to the kind of deadly dull domestic comedy that the “Fockers” franchise previously managed to avoid becoming. | 'Little Fockers': Patriarch Faces Future: Who to Lead Nutty Clan When He Is Gone? 2010-12-21T23:34:26Z

It's a neat trick, at once indulging the franchise's love for self-reference while preempting a natural question that may already be on the audience's mind. Creators of MTV's 'Scream' aim to scare up new glory with fresh blood 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z

Now that “Avengers: Endgame” has dominated the box office around the world, the next massive Hollywood franchise ender to arrive in theaters is “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker": Knights of Ren, Keri Russell, Richard E. Grant roles revealed 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z

Which is understandable considering Bob’s goal: to eat at all 33 Jiro franchises. 2010-01-30T05:09:00Z

The franchise’s Manhattan setting also played a role in casting. John Wick Sure Has a Lot of Friends for a Lone Assassin 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z

Today, MTV is a global franchise, with numerous sister channels and offshoots, so broad in its outreach that it represents not so much a TV channel as the condition of popular culture. MTV: 30 years of innovation and corporate rock'n'roll 2011-08-01T10:52:50Z

Teams are hoping they will pick a franchise quarterback. Perspective | The NFL’s top draft picks often don’t end up superstar quarterbacks 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z

As the title indicates, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1" is an opening salvo, the first half of the two-part finale to the blockbuster franchise based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian book series. 'Mockingjay -- Part 1' is stretched thin but holds, reviews say 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z

All eight of the Harry Potter films were filmed at Leavesden, along with other movies including some in the James Bond, Fast and Furious and Mission Impossible franchises. Firefighters tackle blaze at Warner Bros UK studio 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z

Though unscripted, the series sidesteps the explosive antics that typify many reality TV franchises. ‘Black Love’ Keeps It Simple: Honesty, Not Antics 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z

He played the same character, Tommy Oliver, in six different iterations of the Power Rangers franchise. Jason David Frank, Who Starred in ‘Power Rangers’ Franchise, Dies at 49 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z

In “Infinity War” and a subsequent “Avengers” movie that will open in May 2019, the Russos need to seamlessly incorporate dozens of major characters, all while bringing the franchise to a satisfying conclusion. ‘Avengers,’ the Most Lucrative Movie Franchise Ever, Is Wrapping Up. Why? 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z

Skyfall is a Bond movie and, without getting needlessly hyperbolic, that's reason enough to get excited; almost without fail, it's a franchise that delivers reliable thrills and spectacle. This week's new DVD & Blu-ray 2013-02-16T00:05:11Z

For the most part they introduced mass franchises after creating efficient state machines. The end of harmony 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

She appeared in sequels of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, none of which were banned in Lebanon. Lebanon Seeks to Ban 'Wonder Woman' Because Lead Actor Gal Gadot Is Israeli 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z

How about giving it the imprint of a successful movie franchise? Uncle Buck and 80s movie remakes: a trend that needs a pause button 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z

On Feb. 9, Harrison sat down for an interview with “Extra” correspondent Rachel Lindsay, a former franchise star who was the first Black Bachelorette in the show’s history in 2017. ‘The Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison stepping aside after ‘uninformed’ interview 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z

Since we're referring to that franchise, there's a vast energetic and qualitative difference between "Alien" and the likes of "Prometheus." Ridley Scott's new series "Raised by Wolves" imagines a bleak future for humanity – and android moms 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z

Major publishers like Penguin Random House have dedicated teams for pop culture books, which can be officially licensed from the franchise or unofficial. What Do Marvel Characters Eat? Pop-Culture Cookbooks Have Answers, and Rapt Audiences. 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z

But what drew her back to the franchise, she says, was the participation of her original co-stars. Anna Kendrick on 'Pitch Perfect 3': 'I'm Not One to Count My Chickens' 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z

The seventh movie in the Star Wars franchise still trails Avatar, which remains the highest-grossing domestic movie of all-time at $760 million. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Passes 'Titanic' at the Box Office 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z

With Hoffman's character playing a significant role in the final two parts of the dystopian franchise, movie bosses will be planning how to include him - if at all. The films affected by actors' deaths 2014-02-06T07:26:14Z

While Rocky will always be an important figure in the Creed franchise, his presence had no place in this tale. "Creed III" hits hardest outside of the ring 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z

Marvel movies such as "The Avengers" and fantasy and science fiction franchises like "Star Trek" and "The Hobbit" drove the percentage down to between 20% and 23.9% for the years studied. Women are underrepresented in key movie positions, USC study finds 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

Now Sean Penn, 52, looks set to emerge as an unlikely Bourne-style fugitive in a new thriller being tipped as the first in a franchise. Sean Penn set to star in film adaptation of The Prone Gunman 2012-11-13T11:01:28Z

Like Halo, Gears Of War is a franchise that inspires suitably obsessed fans to queue outside videogame shops at midnight. 2011 games preview 2011-01-01T00:05:42Z

And to be fair, with roles in both Star Wars and the Harry Potter – two of the biggest movie franchises of all time – he is used to high expectations. Domhnall Gleeson: ‘As far as I can remember Phoebe Waller-Bridge smelt lovely’ 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z

Both these factors precipitated two of The Wolf Man’s most significant contributions to film franchise mythology: the werewolf became associated with the full moon and the first Universal Monster Mash cross-over film occurs. Universal's 'The Wolf Man' Was The Iron Man Of His Day 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z

By referencing it in a video game meant to be a direct sequel to the movies, it raises the interesting option of future Ghostbuster franchises that are associated with another metropolitan city. Can 'Ghostbusters' Use The Marvel Franchising Model? 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z

"Ninja Turtles" debuted as a comic book in 1984 before spawning a franchise that included toys, TV shows, films and video games. Michael Bay tells 'Ninja Turtles' fans to 'chill' 2012-03-20T22:16:20Z

We liked her so much that we argued she should replace Chris Harrison as the host of the reality dating franchise. Amy Schumer actually could be the next “Bachelorette” — for real 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z

The franchise owner of the Popeyes where the brawl occurred, however, has since confirmed that seven employees who were involved in the fight have been fired. 7 Milwaukee Popeyes employees fired after chaotic brawl caught on camera 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z

This means that many people are developing stronger identifications with these cultural vehicles such as movie franchises, video games, or big global corporations like Apple. "Game of Thrones" isn't "just fantasy": Westeros is a reflection of our terrible realities 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z

The “American Masters” franchise on PBS recently announced that it is preparing an episode on Mr. Brooks. The Week Ahead: Dec. 9 — 15 2012-12-09T08:00:06Z

Painter is known for creating large-scale touring shows like “The Illusionist” franchise, which he launched with Lawson. ‘Game of Thrones’ Aims for Broadway 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z

"Skyfall," the 23rd film in the Bond franchise, opens in UK theaters on October 26 and in the United States on November 9. James Bond soars in early "Skyfall" reviews 2012-10-13T00:27:11Z

In addition to her teaching and writing schedules, there are the demands of running a literary franchise — the TV series, the book tours, the social media. All Souls Trilogy: Harry Potter for Grown-Ups? 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z

The “Real Housewives” franchise is far more splashy and mean-spirited than “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” but the demographic of its characters is basically identical. Bravo’s first scripted series knocks it out of the park: “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” is like a more grounded “Sex and the City” 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z

The new 3D installment in the "Star Trek" franchise knocked the mighty "Iron Man 3" to second place. 'Star Trek' sequel tops weekend box office in North America 2013-05-19T16:55:28Z

"The only time to take a break is when your franchise fails," says Avi Arad, a producer of the film and former CEO of Marvel Studios. Rebooting 'Spider-Man,' in a flash 2012-06-27T21:01:15Z

But with Summit’s five-film Twilight Saga having expired last year, betting on another kid-friendly fantasy franchise seemed a gamble worth taking. Ender’s Game Win Muted by the Distant Hammers of Thor 2013-11-03T21:28:16Z

She added, “I would never just seize on saying, ‘Well, this is a franchise that’s appealed primarily to men for many, many years, and therefore I owe men something.’” From ‘Rogue One’: A Rising Star in a Galaxy Far, Far Away 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z

The new film will be written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who wrote the last four movies in the franchise. Next James Bond film set for November 2019, no word on 007 star 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z

Mr. Apted is aboard to keep the franchise sailing along or at least afloat, which he does. | 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader': Enchanted Realm, Aquatic View 2010-12-10T05:23:00Z

In recent years, the Croisette has played host to The Matrix sequels and the Star Wars franchise, Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean. Cannes and Hollywood: a feisty marriage 2013-05-14T08:00:03Z

The new film, about a woman who forgets she’s married, and must fall in love with her husband all over again, didn’t have the built-in fan base of a best-seller-spawned franchise like The Twilight Saga. The Vow Is Wow on a Lovely Valentine's Weekend 2012-02-12T21:58:21Z

For those familiar with the "Sin City" franchise, which is based on the hard-boiled comics series by Frank Miller, Postergate probably seems a bit overblown. Eva Green 'Sin City' poster gets MPAA hot and bothered 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z

But it would be even more exciting to see Marvel take a “risk” on a woman on one of its many future franchises—instead of just relegating them to “female films.” The Short List of Possible Spider-Man Directors Is All Men 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z

Both “Beirut” and “Michael Clayton” — whose weary, beaten-down protagonists the screenwriter considers “cousins” — are adamantly original, emblematic of another kind of business model that has emerged as an alternative to the franchise blockbusters: awards films. Perspective | Tony Gilroy and the ongoing battle for good movies for grown-ups 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z

After a quarter-century the franchise may be terminally long in the teeth; much of this fifth iteration is absurd, both intentionally and un. ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Review: Reasonably Edible and Credible 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

One of the most charming and irritating things about the “Star Trek” franchise, ever since its inception in 1966, is that it has always been oddly aware of itself. “Star Trek” vs. peak TV: How can the campy, hopeful space drama compete with “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead”? 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z

Since the production is split into separate movements, the two longest of which are primarily Breslin, Foley and Powell recreating scenes from the franchise, the novelty soon wears off. ‘This American Wife’ Review: Wives Out, Knives Out 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z

The state is also seeing a burgeoning film tourism industry with fans of these popular film and TV franchises planning vacations around set visits and tours. James Bond studio to open 1st US facility in Ga. 2013-04-29T11:26:09Z

This was a caricature that would appear for decades throughout numerous movies – like Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry franchise, for instance – and on television – pick your favorite cop show. Gone With the Wind and the damaging effect of Hollywood racism 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z

The pop rock stars get the first crack at the new home of Seattle’s NHL franchise, playing Climate Pledge Arena’s first concert on the eve of the Kraken’s home opener. The hottest concerts to catch in the Seattle area in fall 2021 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z

The project, like any reinvention of a beloved franchise, was plagued with skepticism from the start. Why "Wonder Woman" can't get off the ground 2011-05-13T18:14:00Z

It feels fairly unlikely that you’re going to care about drowning their countries in order to produce enough energy to power the essential work of rebooting the Transformers franchise a few more times. How do you know when the Oscars have gone vegan? Answer: they keep telling you 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z

They’re Running Away With the Circus The humor is similar, but the scale is bigger, faster and brighter in “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” this summer’s installment in DreamWorks Animation’s billion-dollar-grossing franchise. Movie Review: ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ 2012-06-07T23:14:03Z

It must be very full circle to come back to this franchise with a director who’s actually welcoming every thought you’ve got about the character. No One Can Needle Tom Cruise Like Henry Czerny Can 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z

But it was too late — he stepped aside as host and then exited the franchise altogether several months later. Perspective | The 20 defining moments of 20 years of ‘The Bachelor’ 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z

Billie Eilish will write and sing the theme song to No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise. James Bond: Billie Eilish to provide No Time to Die theme 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z

Related: How The Hunger Games staged a revolution Posters for the final part of the dystopian action franchise in some parts of Israel have been redesigned so as to remove the Oscar-winning actor. Jennifer Lawrence removed from Israeli Hunger Games posters 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z

The franchise has moved far beyond the father and son relationship between Creed and Rocky – and has exploded into the realm of brotherhood, Black healing and what that looks like. "Creed III" hits hardest outside of the ring 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z

Reality TV generally, and the franchise specifically, is more susceptible to Foster Wallace’s critiques in that its appeal is almost entirely that of judgment. Watching “The Real Housewives” with David Foster Wallace: Why reality TV is good for America, after all 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z

The movie also saw the return of the director Justin Lin, a veteran of the franchise who had stepped away for several years. What’s on TV This Week: ‘After Yang’ and the State of the Union 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z

Not the special effects and undies on the outside bit, but that notable amounts of his CV are now comprised of unoriginal concepts: more modest franchises than Batman or Superman but franchises nevertheless. Kevin Smith: 'It's not just dudes who want to see characters in tights' 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z

Studios gravitate toward animated films because the big ones become franchises that produce characters that yield revenues beyond the box office. Oscar favorite 'Frozen' leads red-hot animation field 2014-02-28T11:24:15Z

I got a role in the "Aquaman" franchise, and "Creed II," and the directing. "I never set out to be an action star": Dolph Lundgren on his career and the toll taken on his body 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z

The production house is also responsible for the hugely profitable “Purge” and “Paranormal Activity” franchises. Box Office: 'Happy Death Day' Crushes 'Blade Runner 2049' With $26.5 Million 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z

The end of the franchise road seems to have taken the pressure off, inducing a relaxed feel, reminding you pleasantly, if faintly, what was so great about the first film. Film review: Shrek Forever After 2010-07-01T21:00:00Z

Activision Blizzard announced a new digital platform, "Beachhead," which will focus on the highly successful "Call of Duty" franchise. Activision pulls plug on Guitar Hero music game 2011-02-10T00:28:03Z

The franchise fell on bad times in the post-2008 economy, but in the end it arose from the ashes of various bankruptcy fire-sales. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Terminator Genisys: ‘I’ll be taking a beating or two’ 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z

"Hippy" is perhaps too sunny a word for a serial child-murderer sent to hell by a gang of concerned parents, but his was cut from a different cloth than these other slasher franchises. Freddy Krueger is the greatest slasher villain 2010-05-02T22:30:00Z

But as far as the franchise, I think we really approached it like a singular thing, as a new film. Creed's Tessa Thompson on Why She's More Than Just a Movie Girlfriend 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

The bride’s father retired as the president and chief executive of the unit of Sears, which is in Hoffman Estates, Ill., that operates and franchises local stores and outlets. Sally Johnson, John MacGregor IV 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z

Also, there aren’t enough “new” hits to stoke the next wave of franchises. Hollywood Harakiri: A Bad 2011 for the Movie Business 2012-01-15T18:55:01Z

He didn’t know it at the time, but an initiative was already in play to revive the classic franchise. Bugs Bunny Is Back, and So Is the ‘Looney Tunes’ Mayhem 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z

An early heroic death sets the sober mood and stakes while gently re-establishing the franchise’s new commitment to diversifying the overall picture. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Embraces the Magic and Mystery. Read Our Review. 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

As many will remember from the original "Dead Rising" release, this franchise is not exactly a feat of technical wizardry. Game On: "Case Zero" prequel delivers zombie kills 2010-09-07T20:49:00Z

Sutherland, the father of “24” actor Kiefer Sutherland, played President Snow in all four of the recent “Hunger Games” young adult movie franchise. "Hunger Games" actor Donald Sutherland to get lifetime Oscar 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z

Even a cameo from Orson Welles couldn’t lend lustre to this pointless and unfunny spoof, a dire tongue-in-cheeker that slipped past the franchise control of the producers, Eon. James Bond on film – ranked! 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z

“Dragon” has been well reviewed but it is divisive, as this franchise tends to be. Ryan Condal Was Surprised People Liked ‘House of the Dragon’ So Quickly 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z

The creative tag team — who often swap writer, director and producer hats — gave staid plastic bricks an awesome makeover in “The Lego Movie” franchise. ‘The Afterparty’ Is a Genre Romp Wrapped in a Comic Mystery 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z

The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years. NFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchise 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z

Alec Guinness played Kenobi in the original film, introducing millions to the franchise’s mystical power, The Force. McGregor says ‘Star Wars’ TV series still on despite reports 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z

The chain also confirmed it would be extending a 60-day grace period for franchisees to pay their franchise royalty back to the company. KFC giving 1 million pieces of chicken to franchisees, encouraging them to distribute to communities 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z

The biggest "Bachelor" franchise problem is that it puts marriage – marriage – at stake for the contestants. The tired "Bachelor" franchise needs to step up or step aside for the likes of "FBoy Island" 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

For all the franchise's success thus far, the arrival of "Furious 7," directed by "Saw" helmer James Wan, looks to top some of the earlier water marks. 'Furious 7': Looking back as a franchise does the same 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z

The trilogy, sometimes called the Rome Novels, has also inspired two separate movie franchises in Italy and Spain. His Books Inspired Lovestruck Teens to Put Locks on Bridges 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z

Abrams, who rebooted the franchise, based on the popular TV show and earlier film adaptations. 'Star Trek 3' film to open in U.S. theaters in July 2016 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z

For a franchise that centers on one person dating about 30 other people, it’s surprisingly prudish about sex. Perspective | The 20 defining moments of 20 years of ‘The Bachelor’ 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z

Steel was a franchise reboot after the complete failure that was Superman Returns, the worst entertainment experience involving Kal-El since Superman 64. How the New 'Batman v Superman' Trailer Totally Changed My Mind 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z

The cynic might say that's because of the demands of the franchise – we want James Bond to be the same in every film. John Yorke on why the best screenwriting works 2013-03-15T16:00:03Z

The plan is to open franchise stores in Asia, as well as start a shoe line and another focusing on lifestyle products. Alchemy, Miami Style 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z

Mulan, in conjunction with its predecessor Pocahontas, was hailed as a feminist turning point for the Disney princess franchise, which long relied on male heroes to save its delicate female characters. Disney Sets a Date for Live-Action 'Mulan' Movie 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

This latest, and longest, franchise entry has the decided feel of a passing of the torch from one set of characters, and actors, to the next. 'Yay, porgs!' – critics' verdicts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z

One glaring hole in the franchise's otherwise impressive demographic: guys. Getting male audiences to cheer for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 2010-06-25T15:45:00Z

“If you look at what is working these days on broadcast television, it’s impossible to escape that franchises help you on several levels,” said CBS executive Kahl. Networks rely on reboots, franchises amid streaming’s rise 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z

And, currently, admirers of another famous broadcasting franchise are feverishly discussing SATTC. Archers fans prepare for shock anniversary episode 2010-12-31T14:55:45Z

But the worlds of George Lucas — “Star Wars” and later the “Indiana Jones” franchise — are a little corny, with cartoonlike violence and goofy jokes. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to debut at Disneyland, with much more Marvel to come 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z

People may act like they don't, but you try telling a Trekker that the groundbreaking, 47-year-old franchise Star Trek didn't merit an Emmy and see how it goes down. Why is Spartacus so overlooked? 2013-04-15T16:03:11Z

And the virtual accessibility of that franchise's leads was indeed a factor in its extraordinary success. Vin Diesel on Guardians of the Galaxy: 'I didn't realise how much I love trees' 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z

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Based on the long-running video game franchise, Tomb Raider follows the English archaeologist Lara Croft through a series of adventures heavily inspired by Indiana Jones. Alicia Vikander to play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider reboot 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z

New family film "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World," the fourth installment in the franchise, finished third with $12.0 million. "The Help" beats four new films to win box office 2011-08-21T16:02:12Z

Upon beginning “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” the sixth feature in the animation franchise that grows woollier by the movie, you sense something amiss. ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’ Review: A Franchise Thaws 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z

By then, the star had also taken up the screen persona that was to project her right into the heart of a global superhero franchise. Scarlett Johansson, charismatic queen of science fiction 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z

There was no information about who purchased the droid, which was the most expensive item offered in a movie memorabilia auction that included numerous props from the Star Wars franchise. R2-D2 droid used in Star Wars films sells for $2.76m 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z

All of the franchise's energy seems to be in streaming TV right now, and how audiences receive “Andor” will probably have a big impact on where “Star Wars” goes or doesn’t go next. Can Tony Gilroy Bring New Hope to ‘Star Wars’? 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z

Entertainment Weekly said “The Last Jedi” was a “triumph with flaws,” while USA Today said it was “a stellar entry” in the “Star Wars” franchise. 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' mostly finds its force with critics 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

The releases were enormous successes, reviving the franchise and combining for 18 million sales. In the New ‘Tomb Raider,’ How Lara Croft Became Lara Croft 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z

“Given the relatively low awareness of ‘Star Wars’ in China,” Disney said in a statement on Tuesday, “the solid performance of ‘The Force Awakens’ bodes well for the future of the franchise.” 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Receives a Cool Reception in China 1456-08-27T05:00:00Z

This deeper subject is so resonant that, at times, the novel’s love theme struck me as contrived, even irrelevant, a vestige of a franchise that has grown darker and deeper. When Witches Run in the Family 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z

“The book is about the consequences and the commercialization of violence, so it can’t be guilty of commercializing violence itself,” she said of the film franchise. What It Takes to Save a Mockingjay 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z

It's like a highbrow version of the "Keep Calm and Carry on" franchise. Embracing the Ordinary by Michael Foley - review 2012-07-18T07:00:02Z

The politics of acquiring a franchise isn't as easy as it might look from the outside. 6 Ways to Invest in Football 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z

Next year, the filmmaker Tyler Perry will turn 50, end his “Madea” movie franchise and start thinking hard about his legacy. Tyler Perry, Escaping It All (Including Madea) 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z

Still, Glover probably would have been the first to admit that he wasn’t the safest bet for a multi-billion dollar franchise at that point of his career. There Are So Many Reasons Why Donald Glover Should Be the Next Spider-Man 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z

Speaking by phone from Los Angeles, Mr. Peli explained what he thought of the found-footage genre now, why he directed only the first film and what he had learned from fans of the franchise. Filmmaker Oren Peli on the End of ‘Paranormal Activity’ 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z

For fans of “xXx”  and “xXx: State of the Union,” this is the third film in the franchise, starring Vin Diesel. Skipping the inauguration on TV? Here are 10 other things to do 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z

For longtime fans of director George Miller's "Mad Max" franchise, the brutal and often bizarre landscape of his reboot, "Mad Max: Fury Road," will be both nostalgically familiar and as alien as ever. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' rules: Keep it real and really wild 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z

We’ll see the departure of a mix of Oscar winners, comedy franchises, indie dramas and action extravaganzas from Netflix in the U.S. Stream These 13 Movies Before They Leave Netflix This Month 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z

But the franchise keeps getting bigger, thanks to Universal's efforts to both build on the multicultural, global fan base and amp up the spectacle and stunts in each film. 'Furious 7' racing to $115-million opening 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

"My priority is being the best dad I can be and the most well-rounded person I can be. This franchise granted me the opportunity to sit back and collect myself and learn a better-balanced life." How Paul Walker nearly didn't end up in many of the 'Furious' films 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

Four decades later, Jenner is still hanging out with the people: the millions of viewers tuning in to “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” the popular E! reality franchise starring America’s most shamelessly oversharing celebrity family. The forgotten history of Bruce Jenner: How the all-American hero of the 1970s ended up here 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z

"ParaNorman" is the first animated film for Anna Kendrick, who rose to fame in "The Twilight Saga" franchise and scored an Oscar nomination for her role opposite George Clooney in "Up In The Air." Zombies get new lease of life in "ParaNorman" 2012-08-15T21:30:19Z

To get the movie made they signed away the rights to the franchise, and since “Saw III” they have not been involved with the making of any of the sequels. Life After ?Saw? Turns Out to Still Be Scary 2011-03-18T22:01:35Z

“There seems to be a big resurgence in getting outdoors and camping,” said Toby O’Rourke, the chief franchise operations officer for Kampgrounds of America, one of the world’s largest privately owned networks of campgrounds. Camping Today: Goodbye Pup Tent; Hello Wi-Fi 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z

The Drag Race franchise, a global hit, now boasts various international spin-offs including in Canada and Thailand. RuPaul’s Drag Race star Chi Chi Devayne dies aged 34 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z

Neither of those films were classics, but they made just enough money to keep the killer-shark franchise afloat. This is “X-Men” overkill: Give Mystique and Wolverine a time-out, before it’s too late 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

"Magic Mike" is back for one last dance in the male stripper franchise's third and final installment. "Magic Mike’s Last Dance" is a film about female desire that never fully grasps "what women want" 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z

His first assignment was to introduce the franchise to thousands of rabid fans, including several already dressed as Newt Scamander, at Comic-Con in San Diego this summer. Eddie Redmayne: ‘I loved Harry Potter, so I don’t want to screw up’ 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z

Burns also spoke how the studio aims to get more out from its other big franchises — including Twilight, The Expendables and Saw, nodding towards reboots, prequels or sequels for each of them. Lionsgate Says You Haven't Seen the Last of 'Hunger Games' 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z

Movies much worse than this lucky-number episode of an overachieving franchise — movies far less sure of their intentions, sincere in their themes or kind to their audiences — have snapped up statuettes. Review: In ‘Furious 7,’ a Franchise Continues to Roar 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z

Since the "Twilight" franchise, the actress has quietly amassed an impressive body of work, including a trio of very different films at this year's festival. With 3 NYFF films, Kristen Stewart admits she's a workaholic 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z

Lautner's character is part of a supernatural Wolf Pack in the movie, the third in the franchise. A Minute With: Taylor Lautner from "Twilight" 2010-06-24T18:07:00Z

Noah Hughes, creative director at Crystal Dynamics, said the changes elevated the franchise above a power-fulfillment fantasy. Lara Croft Has Company: More Female Heroes Appear in Big-Budget Games 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z

News of the Planet of the Apes reboot was met with rolled eyes, but it’s among the best franchises going right now. TMNT first look review – what the shell is this? 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

“We want to be the most distinctive franchise in the league.” The Jacksonville Jaguars Stink. That Won't Stop the Party in the Stands 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

Quite aside from similarities in content, the Star Wars franchise itself has become like a soap opera, in that it is bigger than just a series of sequels. 40 years of Stars Wars – why the blockbuster saga is a galactic soap opera 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z

Last year's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," the first film in the franchise, fell 54% on its second weekend in theaters. Box Office: 'Hop' bounds into first place 2011-04-03T18:15:00Z

For Campbell, the Bond franchise is just the start of how far the media has to go in terms of proper representation. James Bond hasn't changed much, and neither have his problematic villains after 25 films 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

The trailer for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the film adaptation of the final installment in that beloved boy-wizard book franchise, hit the Web on Monday, and muggles, it is not for the children. What's the Most Sinister Part of the New 'Harry Potter' Trailer? 2010-06-29T12:50:00Z

“Camming is growing because it’s live,” says Rickey Ray, assistant manager of Studio 20, a 24/7 webcam studio franchise with 20 locations worldwide including Los Angeles. Cam girl reality: an enticing illusion leaves many models poor and defeated 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z

The Brontë sisters live on in the "Twilight" franchise -- it's that same thing, the love that you'll never be able to have, even if they're madly in love. Michael Fassbender, future superstar 2011-03-08T23:01:00Z

In interviews at the South by Southwest film festival in Austin and in New York, Mr. Miller talked about updating the franchise. ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (With Movie Trailer): George Miller Narrates a Scene 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z

Many see the animated series as a bellwether of the franchise's direction for the many films and offshoots to come under Disney. 'Star Wars Rebels' artists voyage to Skywalker Ranch for inspiration 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z

This first movie in the “Harry Potter” franchise hit theaters 20 years ago this month. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Simple as Water’ and the American Music Awards 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z

More than 20 years after "Fellowship of the Ring" first premiered in theaters, the "Lord of the Rings" franchise has remained as popular as ever. A “Lord of the Rings” anime prequel is on the way 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z

Maintaining moviegoer interest in a 50-year-old entertainment franchise, which was originally designed for television audiences, is not easy. ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Wins the Domestic Box Office 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

Entire drama franchises around lurid murders and the dedicated, complex men and women who solve them inform the look and execution of TV procedural to this day. "Clarice" takes the extraordinary "Silence of the Lambs" agent and makes her network-ordinary 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z

If nothing else, “Rise of the Guardians” is a canny feat of merchandising and a potentially lucrative franchise in the making. Movie Review: In ‘Rise of the Guardians,’ Childhood Naïveté Wins 2012-11-20T22:29:12Z

A reboot of the "Superman" franchise is also scheduled for next summer - "Man of Steel," made by "Dark Knight" producer, Legendary Pictures. After Batman, Warner Bros. hunts for next super hero 2012-07-20T17:40:37Z

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," couldn't overcome the academy's resistance to the franchise. Crystal to the rescue for 84th Academy Awards show 2012-02-25T18:41:20Z

The original "Star Wars" creator recently told the New York Post that he hasn't watched the new teaser trailer for the highly anticipated seventh film in the space-opera franchise, directed by J.J. George Lucas says he hasn't watched the new 'Star Wars' trailer 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z

Because as corny and silly as that troupe of aspiring pop singers may be, as dopey as that franchise may seem, right now, they're our life raft in a sea of hurt. "American Idol" is saving my family 2011-03-23T15:55:00Z

Even the brutally linear Call of Duty franchise embraced choice this year with Black Ops, a game with variation in timeline and narrative depending on certain decisions. ArtsBeat: Game Theory: A Playwright on the Art of Video Games 2012-12-26T13:00:50Z

“Terminator: Genisys is a lurching retread that lacks the thematic depth, conceptual intelligence, or visual thrills that launched this once-mighty franchise,” the Critics’ Consensus on Rotten Tomatoes reads. These Are the Best and Worst Movie Franchises of All Time 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z

Goldsman said he felt that “Star Wars” was the only natural franchise competitor that “Star Trek” faces, and even then it’s not a fair fight. Can ‘Star Trek’ Chart a Way Forward? 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z

The creator of the Harry Potter franchise established it in 2000 largely to fight poverty and help women and children. Giving while female: Women are more likely to donate to charities than men of equal means 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z

He is also emerging as a major character in Disney’s Marvel franchise. Jonathan Majors Arrested in New York After Domestic Dispute, Police Say 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the first in a series of planned franchise films in the magical world of Harry Potter, arrives on streaming platforms. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘The Americans’ 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z

Even Creed II, in line with Stallone’s new introspective mood for the Rocky franchise, looks like it may put the weight of history and recent Russian recalcitrance on its tale of fathers and son. Back from the red – return of the Russian baddie 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z

US ticket sales are the lowest in decades, the landscape is strewn with fatigued franchises and broken tentpoles, and most studios don’t have two blockbusters to rub together. Return of the B-movie: why big-budget flops could be good for cinema 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z

“If there’s something people remember you by, there are worse things than the Harry Potter franchise,” he said. Matthew Lewis Can’t Believe He’s a Romantic Lead, Either 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z

Who better then to reassure skeptical audiences than Justin Lin, a man known for course-correcting previously ailing franchises such as The Fast and the Furious and Star Trek? Cracking the whip: who should direct Indiana Jones 5 now that Spielberg is out? 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z

That will keep them all close to Mr. Michaels, who will now be in charge of all of NBC’s important late-night franchises. Seth Meyers to Succeed Fallon on ‘Late Night’ 2013-05-12T18:00:01Z

The grenades-and-grunting franchise peaked at number two, not least because Statham gets a killer one-liner while disguised as a monk: “I now pronounce you … man and knife.” Every Jason Statham film - ranked! 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z

Notable among the inductees, each of which must be at least 10 years old, are some of the most iconic franchise films in recent memory. ‘Pink Flamingos,’ a landmark of shock cinema, is honored by the National Film Registry 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z

“These movies weren’t sequels that looked the same as the last sequel in a long-running franchise. You might say people noticed.” Box Office to the World: The Pandemic Is Officially Over 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z

In the video, the franchise owner is seen charging the customer before knocking her phone and then storming off into the back room, cursing and flipping off the woman. Subway apologizes after viral video shows owner strike, swear at customer 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z

It was a glitzy affair for the film, the first in the franchise to be released in 3-D. First Look: New `Shrek' premieres at Tribeca 2010-04-22T06:38:00Z

Richardson said she returned to the sandwich shop to get a refund or store credit, prompting the franchise owner to begin cursing at her and hit her phone. Subway apologizes after viral video shows owner strike, swear at customer 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z

"With respect to 'The Real Housewives' franchise, the children are peripheral as definitionally the series focuses on the 'housewives' and their interaction with each other, and not their kids." Reality TV kids perform without a safety net 2010-06-28T03:57:00Z

Mr. Pride was selected by the Texas Rangers, a franchise of which he was part owner and for whom he sang the national anthem before game five of the 2010 World Series. Charley Pride, Country Music’s First Black Superstar, Dies at 86 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z

The franchise updated its décor and put youthful sounding items, like a “turkey sandwich with sriracha chile lime sauce,” on its menu. Red Lobster and Waffles 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z

The end credits spoof Hollywood’s appetite for franchises, but why wouldn’t Sony want to bank on it? '22 Jump Street' slays 'How to Train Your Dragon' in battle for No. 1 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z

The difference between the two is vast: In the old model, an entire TV franchise would be built around a weekly chunk of 30 or 60 minutes. SXSW and the Future of TV: Welcome to the Era of Relationship Television 2012-03-12T15:15:05Z

The sitcom itself is less important than what it augurs for Comedy Central, which has recently seen several Daily Show stars unwilling or unable to take over the powerful nightly franchise. Here's Why Jason Jones and Samantha Bee Will Not Be Replacing Jon Stewart on The Daily Show 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z

The workers at a ChickWich franchise store in Ohio anticipate a harried night. Compliance: Sundance Torture Porn 2012-08-17T12:30:26Z

Mr. Fountain became wealthy from his appearances and recordings, but he admittedly made bad investments in hotels, hot-dog franchises and other dubious business propositions. Pete Fountain, who kept Dixieland swinging in New Orleans, dies at 86 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z

The network, which is mostly known as a destination for celebrity-fueled reality shows and pop culture news, has struggled to find shows that pop to the level of the Kardashian franchise. Bravo and E! networks take the plunge into scripted TV programming 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z

Here are two enormously popular movie stars from two countries and film industries obsessed with franchises and sequels and “versus” movies. When King Kong Accidentally Met Godzilla 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z

Not a lot of time is spent setting up this premise, a lesson bigger budget franchises would do well to pay attention to. In 'Odd Squad,' math gets nice and weird 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z

Get excited, Marvel fans: The director of X-Men: Days of Future Past posted a photo of the treatment for X-Men: Apocalypse, the next film in the franchise. X-Men Director Teases Sneak Peek of X-Men: Apocalypse 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z

F8 was, in fact, fate: An eighth movie in the Fast and Furious franchise is now set for release April 14, 2017. 'Furious 8' Gets a Release Date 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z

The series’ characters swiped of the cinematic laurels of the franchise and the mysteries of the series managed to be intriguing outside of the possibility of their inclusion in an upcoming Marvel movie. 'Gotham' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': Similar Ratings, Similar Goals 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

The official trailer for the latest installment of the “Star Wars” movie franchise was released on Friday, and the social media universe roared its approval like a Wookie playing a holographic chess game. ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Movie Trailer Is Released 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z

Colligan must be thinking of the Resident Evil franchise, whose last two episodes have earned more than 80% of their worldwide revenue abroad. Subnormal Activity for the Paranormal Franchise 2012-10-21T21:08:26Z

He’s also one of many actors who have gotten boosts from the Marvel film franchise: He plays Dr. Hank Pym, the valiant, endearingly past-his-prime mentor to Paul Rudd’s title hero in the “Ant-Man” movies. Michael Douglas Refuses to Age Gracefully in ‘The Kominsky Method’ 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z

The first three movies in the “Jurassic Park” franchise are now streaming. What You Should Watch This Weekend: ‘All in With Cam Newton,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Southland’ 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

The film's director, Martin Campbell, who rebooted the James Bond franchise with the gritty "Casino Royale," acknowledges that the "Green Lantern" is a lesser-known member of the D.C. comics pantheon, but so what? "Green Lantern" emerges from obscurity; critics pounce 2011-06-17T05:24:12Z

Online pictures of the actress, 24, who won an Academy Award for "Silver Linings Playbook" and stars in "The Hunger Games" movie franchise, began appearing Sunday. FBI 'addressing' leak of celebrity nude photos 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

“Lilo” spawned a franchise that would encompass three direct-to-video sequels and three television series, as well as a number of theme park rides. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ at 20: How It Broke the Mold Long Before ‘Moana’ 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z

Now 57, Depp is an increasingly rare commodity for an industry facing substantial challenges: a franchise movie star also reckoned to be a talented actor. Hollywood assumptions overturned by Johnny Depp's court defeat 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z

The animated children’s series Star Wars Resistance may not be the most popular thread of the long-running franchise, but it’s the first in the universe to harbour two gay characters. Out of space: Star Wars Resistance has gay characters, Disney says 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z

Todd Phillips’ deliberately offensive films have always courted controversy but The Hangover Part III marks a tonal shift for his successful franchise. The Hangover Part III: The Third Time’s the Harm 2013-05-22T23:43:08Z

Yet Wick, a stylish, brooding, ultraviolent revenge fantasy, was an unexpected hit with critics and audiences, and is now a mega-million dollar franchise, giving Reeves his first mainstream hits since the Matrix movies. Keanu Reeves: ‘Grief and loss, those things don’t ever go away’ 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z

Verdict: With the exception of the revival of a smiling Han in the cold open, this was perhaps the grimmest of the franchise. Tracing the evolution of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, movie by movie 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z

Like the franchise’s previous allegories for marginalized experiences — the zombies of “Zombies” and werewolves of “Zombies 2” share hardships with Black and Indigenous Americans, respectively — this one is dubious at best. ‘Zombies 3’ Review: Take Me to Your Cheerleader 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z

Which may just be another way of repeating that it’s a movie, rather than a franchise installment or a piece of platform-agnostic digital entertainment. Cinema Is Dead? Telluride Says Not Yet 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z

But no franchise has the ensemble strategy down like the producers of ABC’s “Bachelor” franchise. MTV Searches for ‘Jersey Shore’ Magic on the Florida Panhandle 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z

Walt Dohrn, who normally works behind the scenes on the blockbuster movie franchise, has had a magical change in fortune that only the wily Rumpelstiltskin could pull off. "Shrek" gives fairy tale break to backroom artist 2010-05-21T18:30:00Z

“The Conjuring” hadn’t come out yet, but Chris Morgan, the producer-writer of the “Fast & Furious” franchise at the time, had seen “The Conjuring” and he loved it. The Director James Wan: If ‘Aquaman’ Doesn’t Work, Blame Me 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z

"Catching Fire," the second installment of the "Hunger Games" franchise, grossed $14.9 million on Thursday's Thanksgiving Day holiday according to studio Lions Gate. 'Catching Fire,' 'Frozen' heat up Thanksgiving film box office 2013-11-29T21:07:35Z

This is the second film to achieve $1 billion this year following the April release of "Furious 7," another popular Universal franchise. 'Jurassic World' to cross $1 billion worldwide after 13 days 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

And so each generation gets its own reboot of the Batman/Spider-Man/Superman franchise. Man of Steel: why Hollywood needs a break from superhero movies 2013-06-11T15:48:00Z

Little is known about the storyline for Jurassic Park IV, but the $1.9bn franchise has languished in development hell for more than a decade. Jurassic Park IV snaffles Colin Trevorrow to direct 2013-03-15T14:31:29Z

And the notion of free will is a huge part of the Terminator franchise. 'Terminator Genisys' producers on the film's 'robot dad,' 'dysfunctional' family 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z

Star Trek’s quintessential Ferengi was Quark, a seedy intergalactic businessman and bartender who was brought to life by actor Armin Shimerman in Deep Space Nine, the franchise’s third television series. Why Aliens Are So Important to 'Star Trek' 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z

The screaming, which could be heard from five blocks away, answered one question about “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1,” which is set for a November release: the four-year-old franchise is still white hot. Vampires Meet Auteurs at Fan Fest 2011-07-21T22:54:34Z

Day 1 of filming wrapped on Bourne 5 and producer Frank Marshall was on the scene to snap the 44-year-old in his signature franchise role. See Matt Damon on the Set of 'Bourne 5' 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z

It doesn’t even need to be comedy-only: imagine creating a Law and Order World, with the rights to each season and spinoff of the franchise, searchable and drilled deeply for data and themes. Time Is a Round Donut: The Graze-Watching Possibilities of Simpsons World 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z

Isn’t it disappointing that the franchise that was built on the importance of being different was too afraid to be different itself? The New Mutants: what should we expect from the cursed X-Men horror film? 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z

By building on the films multicultural base to help market it globally and amping up the spectacle and stunts, the franchise just keeps getting bigger. 'Fast and Furious' strives to be more than a fast-cars, hot-people flick 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

The "Medal of Honor" and "Call of Duty" franchises both began as harmless World War II shooters before EA and Activision respectively shifted their focus to more contemporary - and complicated - conflicts and settings. 'Medal of Honor' shooter game takes a bullet 2012-11-13T17:46:04Z

That’s because game players tend to extend their loyalty to favorite franchises or proven studios rather than to individual designers. Critic’s Notebook: Titanfall the Game Turns Designers Into Stars 2014-03-17T21:49:30Z

Stories in the franchise are typically inspired by historical events. 'Call of Duty' Earns $10Bn 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z

Rebooting the Spider-Man franchise will be no easy task for Marc Webb, the 500 Days of Summer director who has been handed that particular poisoned chalice. Week in geek: Spider-Man 4 needs a Peter Parker. How about Jamie Bell? 2010-05-27T14:21:00Z

International filmgoers often jump later onto a franchise than domestic viewers do, giving Marvel reason to expect that future sequels focusing on other Avengers heroes will reap the big bucks abroad. Stark Love: Iron Man Three Grabs the Global Gold 2013-05-05T19:09:45Z

They were inspired by some of the films they love, including the superhero horror franchise “Blade,” “Vamp,” “The Matrix” and “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.” The Blonds end fashion week with hot vampires, writhing trio 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z

“The first season, the writing room was finding its way through. They weren’t familiar with the intricacies of the franchise long term,” Tapert explained.  “Big Bang” with Blood: How “Ash vs Evil Dead” became a horror comedy that flips gender roles 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z

Is the leading man doing more new characters than prefab franchise work? A Different Brand of Leading Man 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z

Universal Studios recently hired a slew of new writers for their announced Universal Monsters franchise, which will create a brain trust of “Monster Men” for the rebooted series. Universal Hires Writers To Make Their Monsters Into Action Heroes 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z

The film franchise wraps up next year with the release of "Fifty Shades Freed" and James said she's already written another book exploring a young adult love story - with no sex. Kinky 'Fifty Shades' stokes fantasy, not reality, says author 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z

After directing the third installment, he made Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, in 1986, which remains one of the most popular films in the franchise. Leonard Nimoy Was So Much More Than Mr. Spock 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z

Here are a few ideas that might just help the Terminator franchise return to its glory days. Terminator 5: how to reanimate the ailing sci-fi franchise 2013-06-28T16:57:15Z

Though Mr. Capaldi is among the more accomplished actors to take on this storied science-fiction franchise, he is hardly a relic. Peter Capaldi Goes From ‘Doctor Who’ Fan to Its Star 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

The latest film in the Predator franchise is among the best, and you can compare because Hulu has five more, including the 1987 original — yes, the Alien crossovers are a legitimate part of the series. Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z

The franchise's second installment, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," took off with $8.8 million in Thursday night showings last year. New 'Hobbit' film pulls in $11.2 million from Tuesday night showings 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

Are you a longtime fan of the franchise? ArtsBeat: Ain't It Strange: Patti Smith on Her 'Law & Order' Experience 2011-06-20T14:22:22Z

Designed rather than directed is an apt description of this third franchise installment, with Bay acting as architect rather than auteur in what remains essentially a love affair between a boy and his toys. 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon:' Plot, 3-D change for the better 2011-06-28T16:59:03Z

Although Mr. Kimball — always the star and a key creative force of the franchise — agreed, he said it soon became clear that he was being pushed out. Food Fight Heats Up as America’s Test Kitchen Sues a Founder 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z

Someone should grab “The Wet Otters” as a  team name for Britain’s first pro beach volleyball franchise. Is it the bikinis? 2012-07-31T11:14:00Z

A local franchise owner, however, said he was “excited” to hear the taste-testers’ feedback. McDonald's testing Blueberry McGriddles for a limited time 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z

When his upwardly mobile trajectory stopped at “The Tonight Show,” Mr. O’Brien said he wouldn’t move it to midnight because that would damage the franchise and legacy of the show. Critic’s Notebook: Gee, Conan, That Joke Seems Familiar 2012-11-09T23:47:19Z

It feels like a wink to the franchise’s apparent struggle to hold onto actors. ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Review: The Plot Against Muggles 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z

The zombie apocalypse will hit New Jersey in December when “The Walking Dead Experience,” an immersive theater production based on the popular horror franchise, arrives at the Meadowlands. 'The Walking Dead Experience' Is Coming to New Jersey 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z

Cooper is currently filming The Hangover Part III, the third film in the comedy franchise. Bradley Cooper seeks Silver Linings 2012-11-20T01:41:32Z

Nintendo suffered as a latecomer to smartphone games but is seeing the deep wealth of its franchise characters pay off with the success of “Pokemon Go,” even without a launch yet in Japan. The Latest: Wanted man visits police station for 'Pokemon' 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z

A company spokeswoman said Wednesday that it was trying to reach out to Ramsey through its local franchise. Charles Ramsey's turbulent 15 minutes of fame 2013-05-08T20:21:10Z

In a Super Bowl ad, it announced that it would debut a new film in the science fiction “Cloverfield” franchise directly after the Super Bowl. Review: ‘The Cloverfield Paradox,’ Netflix’s Surprise Release, Unleashes Chaos 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z

“We don’t necessarily want to recreate the game as it was, but like you remember it,” said the remake’s creative director, Roman Campos-Oriola, who previously worked on the Ghost Recon franchise. Scare Me Once? Great Game. Scare Me Twice? Great Remake. 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z

"Columbo" ran on NBC for most of the 1970s, and ABC revived the franchise for nearly two dozen TV specials, the last of which aired in 2003. Actor Peter Falk renowned for TV role 'Columbo' 2011-06-25T04:41:43Z

The 22 Bond movies are third in the list of most successful film franchises, according to the website Box Office Mojo. Bond is back 2011-01-12T08:46:30Z

For “Fargo” the franchise, now into a fourth go-round after two seasons and a movie, the repetition of catastrophic human error serves as a kind of self-justification. ‘Fargo’ Season 3, Episode 3: The Mike Yanagita Effect 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z

If any franchise has done well with titles it’s the Bond franchise.” Five Awesome Movie Titles: Greg Grunberg of Big Ass Spider! Picks His Favorites 2013-10-18T18:31:47Z

If that one works, Heigl has a franchise character; if not, maybe she can rejoin the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Box Office: Social Network Out-Races Heigl -- and Secretariat 2010-10-10T06:50:00Z

The National Business Review newspaper estimates Jackson's personal fortune to be about $400 million, which could rise considerably if "The Hobbit" franchise succeeds. Hobbits, superheroes put magic in NZ film industry 2012-11-25T05:43:12Z

The Times’ success in attracting paid subscribers may represent its future business model as its print ad base and paper franchise continues to decline. A new publisher for the New York Times: After 25 years, Sulzberger will pass job to his son. 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z

"Fast Five" - If the filmmakers had thrown in giant, shape-shifting robots, talking apes and some vampires, the fifth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise would hardly have been more outlandish. Capsule reviews: `Fast Five,' `Prom' 2011-04-27T13:28:09Z

The incident occurred at a franchise location in Bridgeton, Mo. Footage of the altercation shows the employee arguing with a customer at the drive-thru window. Taco Bell employee let go after calling 'all Muslims terrorists' 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z

With the help of actor Rob Schneider, Snoop Dogg, and other celebrity friends, "Restaurant Recovery" highlights Graves and his team providing makeovers to local franchises across the nation. Restaurant CEO teams up with Rob Schneider, other celebrities to help struggling businesses in new series 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z

She said she thought that basically was her career, despite the interruption of a certain vampire-centric franchise. K-Stew and “Saoirse From the Block” charm NYC film critics as award season heats up 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z

“There would not be a successful franchise without a Winston, without a Charon, without a Bowery King.” John Wick Sure Has a Lot of Friends for a Lone Assassin 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z

The film version of A Series of Unfortunate Events failed to turn into a franchise, so Netflix is bringing all seven of the beloved children’s books to the small screen. These Are the 20 New TV Shows You Should Watch in 2017 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z

So no wonder a franchise was never made out of it. ‘Avengers,’ the Most Lucrative Movie Franchise Ever, Is Wrapping Up. Why? 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z

It is a remake of a 1984 release of the same name and the ninth installment in the franchise. "Iron Man 2" opens big at international box office 2010-05-03T06:32:00Z

Such audacity is as important to The Hangover franchise as the bachelor party theme. The Hangover Part II: The Wolfpack Is Back, and This Time They've Brought a Monkey 2011-05-25T15:20:00Z

Will stars from Marvel movie franchises like “Thor,” “Captain America” and “The Avengers” pop up on the small screen? ArtsBeat: ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Is Shown at Comic-Con 2013-07-20T00:58:22Z

Hollywood observers said they're hopeful that Simonds' studio will help fill a void in the marketplace left by the major studios' increased focus on franchise pictures. Adam Fogelson to head film group at Robert Simonds' new studio 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

As always, the best part of the franchise is the digressions. Nostalgia Goes Niche in ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ and ‘Comrade Detective’ 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z

Despite the tremendous success of “The Walking Dead” as a television franchise, Kirkman is thinking of Fire Power solely as a comic book, at least for now. With Walking Dead Behind Him, Comics Creator to Debut Fire Power 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

The franchises of yore, from “The Terminator” to “Full House,” have maintained their cultural capital — if you think sex sells, just wait until you hear about nostalgia! In Vintage TV Ads, a Curious Fountain of Hope (and Cheese) 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z

Now Red Bar routinely packs in scores of watch collectors at franchise gatherings held in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Vancouver and Toronto. For Luxury Watch Buyers, One Just Isn’t Enough 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z

Q: There's a rumor that you may take over the franchise. A Minute With: Jeremy Renner on his "Mission: Impossible" 2011-12-28T10:13:13Z

The seamless way the guns and the secondary fire can be upgraded is a feature of the franchise that is copied repeatedly for a reason. Game On: 'Resistance 3' is a keeper 2011-09-27T22:16:04Z

The chain spread quickly, with franchises opening in Des Moines and Louisiana, but Burger Chef took steps to ensure that the rapid expansion did not diminish quality. Mad Men: A Brief History of the Real-World Burger Chef 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z

The team here, by contrast, knows no such hesitation, even if evoking Spielberg’s films inevitably raises comparisons that do no one any favors, particularly the franchise’s new director, James Mangold. ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Review: Turning Back the Clock 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z

One of the greatest movie franchises, no argument there, but also a new twist on an old headache for parents. So girls are not all as nice as pie. And your point is? 2011-01-02T00:07:17Z

And that — plus “Silicon Valley” — was enough so that now I’m in a Marvel franchise. Comic T.J. Miller coming back to his old stomping ground 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z

Director Tony Gilroy has been linked to the Bourne franchise since its inception — he wrote the screenplays for the first three movies featuring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. Bourne Director Tony Gilroy on Why Legacy Is the Ultimate Conspiracy Movie 2012-08-08T12:00:51Z

Given how successful “Spider-Verse” is already — a Golden Globe nomination for best animated picture, unbridled enthusiasm on Rotten Tomatoes, a new appreciation of Spider-Ham — plans for turning it into a franchise were inevitable. More Spideys for a ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z

Her name was hidden from history, but her code number has been claimed by this slick and grim espionage flick that aspires to become an all-star, all-female franchise — the Spice Girls version of Bond. ‘The 355’ Review: Exile in Bondville 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z

While Dracula and Frankenstein are Universal Studios’ most prolific monsters, as franchises they were treated similarly by the studio in their initial run from the 1930s to the late 1940s. Universal's 2016 'Mummy' Reboot Set In The Iraqi Desert Might Be Cursed 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

But the team behind the franchise thinks it will reverberate beyond the initial releases. ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ … and to Fans Hungry for More 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z

Consumerism was at an all-time high and Western franchises — notably Baskin-Robbins, Mister Donut and The Original Pancake House — were successfully being introduced nationwide. "Kentucky for Christmas": Here's how KFC became Japan's go-to Christmas dinner 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z

Another Blowout for the Patriots Dec. 16, 1773: Locals, dressed “in honor of” Native Americans, ruin a franchise’s assets. Style Invitational: Songs without end (or beginning) 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z

For that reason, even though they don't actively discourage fans from betting on games, the major leagues have resisted the idea of Las Vegas getting its own franchise. Alex Rodriguez's Poker Scandal: Why Athletes Love Gambling 2011-08-05T10:30:00Z

Why did Damon and Greengrass decide to return to the franchise after so many years away? Matt Damon, Paul Greengrass sign on for next 'Bourne' movie 2014-11-09T05:00:00Z

The cuddly creatures' once-promising film franchise is looking awfully creaky after "Smurfs: The Lost Village" stumbled at the domestic box office this weekend. U.S. Box Office: 'Boss Baby' beats up on 'Smurfs: The Lost Village' 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z

Large gyms and franchised studios are messaging members to try to calm panic about germs. Maybe Now You’ll Stop Mocking Peloton 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z

The former movie elevates the girl to hero status and relegates her boyfriend to a side-kick role, the same trick that made The Hunger Games, another franchise based on a young adult novel, a success. These 8 Actresses Proved Women Can Carry A Summer Blockbuster 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

Rather than force him into the mold Connery left behind, his producers allowed him to tack the Bond franchise toward his strengths. Roger Moore wasn’t a good Bond, but he was my Bond 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

For the DCEU, this was worsened by the fact that Warner Brothers executives rushed to create their "universe" without bothering to establish solid franchises first. "Shazam!" understands why kids fall in love with superheroes 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z

Good stuff here, but the franchise faltered a bit, with long underwater sequences. James Bond on film – ranked! 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z

Those are loud and generally less impressive than Mr. Pearce or especially Mr. Kingsley, who turn in the sort of engaged performances that Mr. Downey no longer gives in the franchise. Movie Review: ‘Iron Man 3,’ With Robert Downey Jr. 2013-05-02T12:00:01Z

But he sold the "Soul Train" franchise two months later for an undisclosed sum to multimedia firm Madvision Entertainment. Soul Train's greatest hits finally out on DVD 2010-09-21T17:40:00Z

They did so to our great delight for a number of 21st-century years, as we turned out to see franchises populated with such heroes like “The Expendables” and “Taken.” 'The Gunman': The 'geriatric action movie' gets old 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z

That’s because in Twilight and in the would-be franchise film Snow White and the Huntsman, she seemed so focused on just getting through the film alive that she was uncomfortable playing against her own persona. How Kristen Stewart Shook Off Twilight to Become One of the Best Actresses of Her Generation 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

But Parker and executive producer Michael Patrick King are savvy enough about the franchise to know they couldn't, say, disappear her under mysterious circumstances. Like Samantha, divorce yourself from the "Sex in the City" sequel, which has aged but hasn't matured 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z

The expensive science-fiction epic fell from first place to fifth in a week, and all dreams of a Twilight-ish franchise seem doomed. Thor Thunders to a Marvel-ous $86-Million Opening 2013-11-10T22:24:47Z

But there may also be a more cynical explanation for putting the franchise back on viewer radars: Disney is rebooting “High School Musical,” which debuted in 2006 and, after two sequels, went dormant in 2008. Disney Gets Its Head in the Bad Lip Reading Game 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z

Again, going counter to mainstream Hollywood and franchise moviemaking, that those who are heroes among us are very ordinary and in many ways quite mundane people. "Captive State" director Rupert Wyatt on sci-fi, commercial failure and the age of Trum 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z

“Something that doesn’t work is franchises. Locals prefer supporting small, privately owned businesses. The more quirky or diverse, the more successful.” Heads Up : In Cape Town, Fashion With a Side of Fries 2014-01-22T21:45:17Z

It would be easy to sneer at the new Ocean’s 8 as a typical modern studio “women’s picture”: which is to say, a gender-swapped variation on a franchise established by males. Ocean’s 8: lazy gender swap or feminist felony victory? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z

More than a decade ago he was a part owner of the New Jersey Devils hockey franchise, which later merged financially with the New York Yankees. Michael King, Builder of a TV Empire, Dies at 67 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

Debut director Samuel Bayer was not hired to dismantle the franchise, but to shoot it afresh. You review: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010-05-10T12:03:00Z

“It is very hard these days in Japanese cinema to produce original work that is not based on manga or novels,” he said, echoing American complaints about the ubiquity of superhero franchises. Drama, Humor and a Sex Scene Every 15 Minutes 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z

The waste management franchise provides more than 2,500 toilets to 100,000 people daily. From poo to food: Kenyan toilet waste key for new animal feed 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z

Whether "The Amazing Spider-Man" can save the franchise in theaters awaits next year's film release, but there is a precedent for success. Andrew Garfield calls Spider-Man a role for life 2011-07-23T05:18:46Z

The elder, writer Leo Berenstain, is involved with the business end of the family franchise. 50 years along, Berenstain Bears a family affair 2011-01-30T16:46:05Z

You were successful with “Batman Forever,” but that sequel derailed the whole franchise until Christopher Nolan came in to revive it. Film: Joel Schumacher on ?Twelve,? Starring 50 Cent 2010-07-23T21:51:00Z

Mr. Guzman is poker-faced and quite funny as a small-time mobster in a Dominican neighborhood who buys into a franchise for an energy drink, Rasta Monsta. 2010-02-11T22:45:00Z

Wan, 37, is no stranger to franchise filmmaking: He cut his teeth on such lower-budget horror films as "Saw," "Insidious" and "The Conjuring," all of which turned into outsized hits and spawned numerous, profitable sequels. 'Furious 7's' 'insane' car drop from on high adds fuel to action fire 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z

The film lands next Halloween, months after the Scream franchise attempts another desperate stab for attention. Back from the dead: is the slasher movie set to make a killing? 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z

Avengers vs X-Men, a new series in the comic book franchise, was launched in April this year, bringing Marvel's biggest characters together for "an unforgettable battle". Professor X killed off by Marvel 2012-09-13T09:58:13Z

The second lawsuit, filed in September by 52 Black former franchise owners, alleges that McDonald’s pushed them to operate franchises in “depressed, crime-ridden neighborhoods,” and set them up to fail, Reuters reported at the time. McDonald’s denies Travis Scott partnership, racial discrimination lawsuits are related 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z

Mr. Palen, known for his work on the company’s “Hunger Games” and “Saw” franchises, ultimately did lend a hand. After Tension, Lions Gate Consolidates Its Movie Marketing 2014-04-18T00:47:17Z

This sort of witty quip after killing someone isn't unique to the Bond franchise. The ancient history of adding insult to injury 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z

Involved too is St. Louis City SC, the Major League Soccer franchise whose stadium hosts the first set of Davis’s memorial pillars. Counterpublic in St. Louis Pushes the Public-Art Envelope 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z

"They're not reliant on these massive franchise movies that sometimes flop," he said. Sony faces creative uncertainty as Pascal prepares to exit 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z

That’s a very good number for a film that isn’t part of a franchise or cinematic universe. Are the Movies Liberal? 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z

Pullman, who played the President responsible for rallying humanity against alien attackers in the “Independence Day” franchise, recounted meeting President Obama. How to Act Like the President of the United States 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won for best costume design – the Harry Potter franchise’s first Oscar win. Moonlight wins best picture Oscar – after Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway give award to La La Land 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z

Mr. Depp played the role of the dark wizard who was the main antagonist of the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, the events of which occurred before the Harry Potter films. Johnny Depp Leaves ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Franchise at Studio’s Request 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z

The opening of this franchise reboot — wait, is it a reboot if it's from the same people? — promises a gory delirium the film cannot sustain. Ghostface still phoning home 2011-04-14T13:58:00Z

The third installment in the latest reboot of the Star Trek franchise, Beyond finds Justin Lin taking the reins from J.J. These are TIME's Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z

It is truly the only movie franchise that I enjoy that much. Why Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass Couldn’t Quit Jason Bourne 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z

The video features an unofficial tie-in toy for the “Star Wars” franchise. Break Out the Chewbacca Mask and You Won’t Laugh Alone 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z

It's not an unfamiliar television format, one popularized most recently by other paranormal cable series like Syfy's "Ghost Hunters" franchise and A&E's recently concluded "Paranormal State." Seattleite stars as skeptic on Sasquatch series 2011-10-26T20:22:03Z

It’s tight, it’s tense, it’s a perfect fat-free distillation of everything that’s good about the Jurassic World franchise. How a thrilling eight minute short might save the Jurassic franchise 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z

Guess who the most winning baseball franchise is? Pro Sports' Most-Losing Teams 2010-05-25T21:10:00Z

In a strikingly modern move, he franchised Tarzan in comic strips, merchandise and movies. Tarzan returns: from Edwardian swinger to hunky ecowarrior 2012-07-14T23:06:48Z

I have done an array of different kinds of roles and in different films, independent films, Hollywood films, franchises, and when I get home, I get to do films that are meaningful to me. Cliff Curtis on his "slow burn" Maori cop thriller "Muru" and how it's like "Avatar" 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z

"I am so proud of what we accomplished with the Spider-Man franchise over the last decade," Maguire said in a statement. 2010-01-12T08:46:00Z

When Diesel told his daughter about the franchise’s conclusion, the actor said she began shedding tears. Vin Diesel says ‘Fast and Furious’ saga planning an ending 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z

In an industry where it feels like everybody is chasing that next superhero franchise, it is a unique career strategy. Dianna Agron on embracing indies after "Glee": "When you ask for something, life can give it to you" 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z

When superhero franchises falter, studios often reboot them, starting over from a different perspective with a different cast. 'Insurgent' smartly gives the Divergent Tris room to run 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z

There’s a scene from Jason Reitman’s “Thank You For Smoking” that’s impossible to erase from your mind when watching “Star Trek Beyond,” the third entry in the rebooted film franchise. “Star Trek Beyond”: Humor and adventure abound in this course-correcting sequel 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z

In her first big acting debut as a character other than an exaggerated version of herself, Kardashian has proven to be the most exciting thing to happen to this lackluster franchise in years. Congratulations, it's a Kardashian! "American Horror Story: Delicate" delivers a new scream queen 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z

I came to the franchise when I was in college in Philadelphia in the early 1990s. Nichelle Nichols Helped Show America a Different Future 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z

It's a hefty amount of turnover for the Bravo franchise. Danielle Staub leaving 'Real Housewives' 2010-09-07T09:16:00Z

Despite his break, the singer continued to sell his recordings at a record-breaking pace, in part due to a partnership with a discount-retail franchise. Garth Brooks sells 180,000 tickets in 3 hours for Chicago shows 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z

The most prominent example is the hugely popular video game and anime franchise “Combined Fleet Girls Collection.” Japan's Cute Army 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

The renewed franchise, the title of which promises more of the same except in the plural, starts intriguingly with a disparate group of trained killers from different areas of conflict. Predators 2010-07-10T23:05:00Z

Better to be generous until it’s clear he intends a franchise. ‘Clouds’ Review: A Farewell Through Song 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z

Called Playmation, the system of connected products features characters and story lines from blockbuster Disney film franchises, starting with "Avengers." Disney gets physical with digital toy Playmation 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z

A third film in the Expendables franchise is also rumoured to be in the pipeline. De Niro and Stallone back in ring 2012-10-12T09:19:03Z

His character, a professional tough guy bluntly named Hobbs, has just found his fugitive bad twin, Dom, the gnomic guru of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, played by Vin Diesel. | 'Fast Five': Vrooooom! Vrooooom! Flex ?Em if You Got ?Em 2011-04-28T18:24:33Z

James alleges that McDonald’s closed some of his branches through the years after the fast-food powerhouse "deemed them to be of no value," which he says happened to other Black franchise owners, too. Black McDonald's franchise owners launch 90-day protest at company headquarters, alleging discrimination 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z

Q: If you were simply a fan of the franchise, a viewer of the films, would you like to see Harrison Ford back? A Minute With: Harrison Ford on flying and new film 'Paranoia' 2013-08-07T16:41:08Z

Suga, she says, is “going to be fun — it’s not a franchise, it’s all my own.” Benihana owner takes over Dot's space in Fremont 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z

Elsewhere this week other mooted franchise extensions have been put on the back burner. Close up: Are you looking forward to Raging Bull 2? 2012-06-21T16:12:11Z

While that doesn't make it the first "Star Wars" series asking us to look back through the franchise history to appreciate it more fully, it may be the one with the most extensive prerequisite viewing. Why is "Ahsoka" so intent on maintaining the old "Star Wars" order instead of forging a new path? 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z

There is simply and once again Reeves, the axis who centers this franchise with his grave sincerity, beatific glow and mesmerizing, rooted fighting style, with its heavy-footed solidity and surprising suppleness. ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Review: There Will Be Blood, Yeah 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z

The Final Rose: Under the watchful eyes of the successful franchise couples, Cody and Michelle say their vows and hand each other roses. Bachelor In Paradise Watch: Twists, Shouts and An Engagement: Recap 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z

But he makes up for it with a sizzling portrait of the extraordinary Mort Weisinger, a brutal, obese bottom-­liner who was also, in a crowning Supermanic irony, the franchise’s most fabulous and poetic editor. ‘Superman,’ by Larry Tye 2012-07-06T22:10:04Z

At a safe distance from any lucrative franchise offers is the director Jim Jarmusch, in Cannes this weekend for the premiere of his independently financed vampire movie Only Lovers Left Alive. Cannes celebrates the movie mavericks 2013-05-25T23:06:17Z

In a symbolic twist, Greutert made his directorial debut on the sixth "Saw" film, which grossed just $31 million worldwide last year, with observers thinking that the franchise may be bleeding dry. 2010-01-20T08:15:00Z

He’s been the voice of Batman in “The Lego Movie” franchise and is hosting and executive producing season two of “Lego Masters,” a reality brick building competition that premiered this week. Will Arnett dusts off his dad jokes for ‘Lego Masters’ 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z

So where does a big-budget, ninth chapter of an adventure franchise fit into that equation? Laura Dern is at the peak of her powers 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z

Naomi Ackie, a newcomer to the franchise who plays the role of ‘Jannah’ in the latest movie, said it was “super surreal” to see a bobble-head doll version of her character for the first time. Disney unveils 'Star Wars' merchandise at Britain's Pinewood Studios 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z

The restaurant was developed by Bobby Kwak and Joseph Ko of Baekjeong Korean Barbecue, a franchise with locations in New York and Los Angeles. Tastes From Asia, Not Easy to Find in New York. Until Now. 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z

One of the paradoxes of MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” franchise is how small a role sex plays. ‘Virgin Territory,’ About Celibate Youth, Debuts on MTV 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z

The actor, who once lobbied to have his character, Han Solo, killed off in The Return of the Jedi, appeared emotional when speaking about what returning to the franchise meant to him. Comic-Con: Why the Force was with Star Wars and not Batman v Superman 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z

The Bond franchise, in particular, cemented his fame like no other role. Roger Moore, suave actor who held James Bond role the longest, dies at 89 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

Any spin-off featuring the bounty hunter would presumably indicate a darker turn for the franchise: a move away from epic storytelling towards something more linear and amoral. Is Boba Fett about to fly solo in a Star Wars spin-off? 2011-07-18T12:33:42Z

Strength of character is a big part of the Star Wars franchise. Bonnie Piesse on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and her neurodivergent romcom 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z

The program that averaged 2 million viewers when it launched still commands 1.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen, and she remains a lucrative franchise with $13 billion in retail sales. Dora the Explorer is growing up and getting a spinoff series 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” generated $956 million in global ticket sales, surpassing its franchise predecessor by 41 percent. ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Ends Box Office Drought 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z

He-man was the muscled frontman for toy manufacturer Mattel’s Masters of the Universe franchise, which would later spawn an animated series that became a staple for children. T. Mark Taylor, artist and toy designer, dies at 80 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z

The big recent July 4 hits — The Amazing Spider-Man, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Despicable Me 2 and the first three Transformers movies — flourished on their franchise familiarity, not their star quality. What Happened to the Big Fourth of July Blockbuster? 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z

Your account of the franchise strongly emphasizes its roots in “Flash Gordon.” The Crazy History of “Star Wars” 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

The beauty of franchise fandoms is that they open doors for strangers to empathize with each other, to share a world in a way that goes beyond cultural differences. After years of stewing, “Star Wars” fandom goes to the dark side 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z

Nevertheless, according to Taylor, healthcare is a business and needs to think like a business with "chains" of services and NHS franchises for centres of specialism. God Bless the NHS by Roger Taylor – review 2013-03-15T10:00:01Z

Nowadays, he complained, "it seems like most of the films they're doing, in Hollywood anyway, are these franchise films." Cannes celebrates the movie mavericks 2013-05-25T23:06:17Z

Lee added that more diversity would be reflected as the franchises continue, with the possibility of a black “Bachelor” in the “future.” TCA 2015: ABC boss Paul Lee talks diversity, 'social conversation' TV 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

Last year, she and brother David split the $15 million to secure the rights to "The Terminator" franchise, sold as part of a bankruptcy proceeding, outbidding Lions Gate and other studios. Oracle CEO Ellison's daughter pans for Oscar gold 2013-02-23T11:09:09Z

With robust civics education in decline, citizenship became another diversion, less a matter of informed, levelheaded engagement than a vector for hyper-affiliation worthy of pop stars and superhero franchises. Perspective | The Trump cult has obliterated the line between citizenship and fandom, with deadly results 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z

Over a two-hour dinner at a trendy restaurant here earlier this month, he was at turns solemn and introspective yet genuinely ebullient when describing how much he loves the “Cars” franchise. John Lasseter of Pixar Defends ?Cars 2? 2011-10-17T22:17:20Z

Hall’s Candace, who arrived to the franchise as a bachelor-party stripper and won Murch’s affections with her love of literature, adds graduate school to her already packed schedule as a mother and school administrator. A New ‘Best Man’ Gives Equal Time to the Women 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z

Construction began in October 2010 with full permission of CBS, the copyright owner of the Star Trek franchise, and completed in May last year. Calling All Trekkies! A Life-Size Replica of the Enterprise Has Been Built in China 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z

Mr. Wolf, creator of the “Law & Order” franchise, has been having success in the reality genre. This Cast Works Without a Script 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z

It’s a question worth asking as the Fifty Shades franchise disintegrates miserably. The Handmaiden: the return of erotic cinema 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z

Robert Pattinson evolved from franchise hunk to one of the industry’s most exciting actors when he parlayed his stardom into working for major filmmakers. Robert Pattinson as "The Batman" tells Hollywood stars: Choose your directors first 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z

But with a track record of Oscar-bait dramas including American Beauty and Revolutionary Road, Mendes will be reluctant to become identified with a blockbuster action franchise. Sam Mendes turns down Skyfall follow-up 2013-03-06T16:53:23Z

Those concepts don't necessarily have to be at odds, but in a franchise forged by the Infinity Saga, they don't marry as happily as people wish they would. Bad romance: The problem with "Thor" is that the MCU is better at thunder than love 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z

At the time, Deb Jannerson had this to say of the franchise: Well, what do you know? New Monster High doll debuts 2012-07-12T21:35:00Z

The team's owner, Donald Sterling, may be the most contemptible exec in all of sports, notorious for refusing to spend enough to build a winning franchise. Why Sports in LA Are in Disarray 2011-04-22T09:00:00Z

But if not for the intervention of the director with the encyclopedic knowledge of film, it would be just another chain franchise. Quentin Tarantino saves L.A. theater 2010-02-19T06:30:00Z

The parallels between his old franchise and his new one are easy to see: Potter was wizard; Jackson a demi-god. 'Percy Jackson' sequel hopes to lure in bigger U.S. audience 2013-08-06T12:02:03Z

Now 20th Century Fox has taken up the franchise with largely dreary results. | 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader': Enchanted Realm, Aquatic View 2010-12-10T05:23:00Z

The picture clarity reveals, too, that the Batsuit had nipples long before Joel Schumacher took hold of the “Batman” movie franchise in the 1990s. ‘Batman,’ the 1960s TV Series, Returns in a Collection 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z

Box office analysts say the fourth film in the franchise will likely become only the second movie this year to bring in more than $100 million on its opening weekend. "Breaking Dawn" to suck major blood from box offices 2011-11-17T20:55:37Z

Avengers: Endgame holds a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and word from cinemas is that both loyal devotees of the franchise and fly-by fans exit happy. Avengers: Endgame fever set to make it first $1bn film in under a week 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z

Six years later and after rights were sold to Annapurna who then turned to Paramount for financial assistance, the franchise was being rebooted with the confusingly timelined, and titled, Genisys. Darkest fate: how the Terminator franchise was finally terminated 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z

Six months ago, I was the host of The Tonight Show, the greatest franchise in the history of television. Jack White records live album with Conan O'Brien 2010-06-14T10:22:00Z

Lionsgate distributed the first movie, but there was no sequel deal, which meant that major companies like Apple, Netflix and Amazon all made offers to secure the future of the franchise. Can Movie Theaters and Netflix Coexist? Rian Johnson Makes His Case. 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z

It’s one of three steps the network is taking to try and expand the appeal of the newsmagazine’s crime franchise. ‘Dateline NBC’ trying its first multi-part crime drama 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z

The 20th Century Fox comedy, the third in the “Night at the Museum” franchise starring Ben Stiller, was one of Robin Williams’ last films. Box office: 'Hobbit' leads pack; 'Night at the Museum,' 'Annie' follow 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z

"Little Fockers" has done good business despite bad reviews for the third installment in De Niro and Stiller's "Meet the Parents" franchise. `Fockers' finishes first with $26.3M weekend 2011-01-02T21:01:04Z

Emmerich, who is openly gay, teased the debut of the franchise’s first gay couple in the weeks leading up to its premiere. Pop culture still fails queer people: Sanitizing LGBT romance is a tradition Hollywood can’t seem to break 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z

Read an interview with the franchise co-star Henry Czerny. Watch Tom Cruise Roll a Fiat 500 in ‘Mission: Impossible’ 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z

The case drew so much media attention because WAGs — like the players on the “Real Housewives” franchise in the United States — loom large in the British cultural imagination. ‘Wagatha Christie’ Trial, a British Spectacle, Ends: There Was No Libel, Judge Finds 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z

When an actor stars in a franchise that’s made for women, there are men who resent that: “My girlfriend likes him, so I don’t.” What Can Robert Pattinson Do to Keep You Guessing? 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z

Netflix will also begin streaming the five previous seasons of “The Clone Wars,” as well as the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated feature film that began this franchise. ArtsBeat: ‘Clone Wars’ Moves to Netflix 2014-02-13T11:00:26Z

The franchise provided the data but did not allow researchers to disclose the names of the restaurant chains. Calorie counts added to fast-food menus lead to modest or no changes: study 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z

These fan conventions themselves evolved as a new phenomenon, a kind of auxiliary theatrical platform for franchise movies alongside cinema, TV and the web. Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca: a charming and good-natured movie pioneer | Peter Bradshaw 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z

Now she and J.P are a Bachelorette success story and serious true believers in the franchise, too. Every Single Season of 'The Bachelorette,' Ranked 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z

It is wonderful to see Cushing, replete with snarling lip and piercing stare, back in the franchise that relaunched his career. Rogue One: the CGI resurrection of Peter Cushing is thrilling – but is it right? 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z

Made famous in a series of films spun off from "The Conjuring" franchise, Annabelle herself is no work of fiction. 7 allegedly haunted dolls 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z

Off-screen, and beyond Retaliation’s myriad story threads, is another odd Hollywood plot: Dwayne Johnson’s mission to infiltrate franchises — to extend and often improve them. G.I. Joe Retaliation: Make That Redemption 2013-03-29T03:35:55Z

Few directors have made franchises as enduring as Romero’s zombie movies. 5 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z

When the news broke in September that Damon and Greengrass were in negotiations to reunite for another installment of Universal's franchise, people were surprised. Matt Damon, Paul Greengrass sign on for next 'Bourne' movie 2014-11-09T05:00:00Z

Disney announced earlier this month that it was shuttering its "Infinity" franchise. 'Skylanders' adding custom characters in next installment 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z

Mixing clichés from private-eye and international espionage stories, then flipping the gender, Honey was a Bond babe — Jane Bond — put in charge of the franchise, and comfortable with the power it gave her. Honey from the Forbidden Planet: Remembering Anne Francis (1930-2011) 2011-01-08T14:05:00Z

"Step Up 3D," the third installment of the urban dance franchise, opened at No. 5 with $12.3 million from 11 markets; it also bowed to an underwhelming $15.5 million in North America. "Inception," "Toy Story 3" lead foreign box office 2010-08-09T02:11:00Z

The first book in the franchise holds the title of all-time best-selling Kindle book. 'Grey' Sold More Than 1 Million Copies in 4 Days 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

He has a starring turn as the Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers in the Apple TV+ film “Tetris,” which is scheduled for later this year, and a return to the “Kingsman” franchise. After ‘Rocketman’, Taron Egerton Transforms Again for ‘Black Bird’ 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z

I must admit, it feels like I'm in the "Twilight Zone" hearing someone from Marvel talk about not needing to expand the franchise. "Eternals" producer contemplates the unthinkable: Not making a sequel 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z

“Wonder Woman,” the fourth film in Warner Bros’ current iteration of DC Comics’ cinematic franchise, helped boost profits for Warner Bros’ parent company Time Warner Inc. Patty Jenkins to direct 'Wonder Woman' 2019 sequel: reports 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z

David Gross, who runs Franchise Entertainment Research, a movie consultancy, said the results put the series “on outstanding footing going forward” and said it was now “an elite action thriller franchise.” ‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Puts Keanu Reeves Back on Top at the Box Office 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z

The franchise was already decades old, and it had reached new heights with the beginning of the prequel trilogy that would tell Darth Vader's origin story. Bonnie Piesse on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and her neurodivergent romcom 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z

Each new addition to the franchise can’t be meaningfully different enough to mess with the brand. The Good, the Bad and ‘Black Panther’ 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

Sales of “Star Wars” toys are important to Disney, which bought the franchise in 2012. Adorable or deplorable? Porgs stir debate in 'Star Wars' galaxy 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z

Now that she has succeeded in complicating the superheroine narrative, Ms. Rosenberg said she would be game to take on another genre film franchise like “Twilight.” The Creator of ‘Jessica Jones’ Serves Up a Dark Mirror for Our Moment 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z

RuPaul Charles won his third consecutive Emmy for “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and 80 cast and crew members of the Star Trek franchise took to the stage to accept the Governors Award. What’s on TV Saturday: The Creative Arts Emmys and ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z

Actor Vin Diesel, the main star in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, praised his late co-star in a statement on Facebook on Monday. Autopsy results for 'Fast & Furious' star Walker may come Tuesday 2013-12-03T06:36:54Z

Depp is currently on location in the Gold Coast, filming the latest in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. Barnaby Joyce defends threat to put down Johnny Depp’s dogs 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z

But the show succeeds where so many of the franchise’s extensions fail by including enough familiar characters to satisfy fans while pushing the story into invigorating new directions. Where Does ‘Unicorn: Warriors Eternal’ Rank in the Tartakovsky Canon? 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z

Can there really be anything left in the "Saw" franchise? 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest that Never Sleeps': A mondo list of fall movies 2010-09-01T22:50:00Z

The lack of diversity in its leading men and women for its popular “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” franchises was also raised. TCA 2015: ABC boss Paul Lee talks diversity, 'social conversation' TV 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

It evolved into a restaurant in 1987 and then a franchise chain of nearly 100 Indian vegetarian restaurants worldwide. The Lambs Club Reopens With Michael White as Executive Chef 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z

First of all, it’s quite nerve-wracking going into a film, whether it’s a franchise or new, with people you respect. Meet Rebecca Ferguson, the Scene-Stealing Star of Mission: Impossible 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z

Keanu Reeves will talk about the latest chapter of his John Wick franchise on Thursday’s “Tonight Show.” Kamala Harris Stops By to Chat With Stephen Colbert 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z

Whittaker joined me on "Salon Talks" to discuss how the show nods to the 007 franchise, her advice for the eventual next Doctor and the role she's still most recognized for. "Doctor Who" star Jodie Whittaker on the Time Lord's new (old) enemies and advice for her successor 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z

She’s never led an action franchise, but what a signing it would be. It's time for Jane Bond: I spy seven potential 007 actors perfect for the role 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z

You were in town for the grand opening of a Wingstop and own several franchises. Rick Ross Talks New Album, Adele Remix and His Love of Pears 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z

As with any "Game of Thrones" franchise death, Joffrey's demise was not only shrouded in secrecy but made quite the impact on those who knew McLeod watching the show. "You have to make it fun": "Tom Jones" star on shooting awkward sex scenes with Hannah Waddingham 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z

“The Three Musketeers” aspires to be the first episode of a franchise in waiting. | 'The Three Musketeers': ?The Three Musketeers,? With Christoph Waltz - Review 2011-10-21T23:17:20Z

The movie is something of an advertisement for itself in some franchise form or another, and while it doesn’t exactly have act outs, Mr. Thomas, who wrote and directed, remains fond of mini-climaxes. Movie Review: ‘Veronica Mars’ Returns, on the Big Screen This Time 2014-03-13T22:07:42Z

On July 29, 2015, the latest film in the Vacation franchise — simply titled "Vacation" — made its debut. 41 festive facts about "Christmas Vacation" 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z

The NFL franchise, in its lawsuit against the five Native Americans who successfully convinced a government tribunal in June to cancel the trademarks, said the provision violates the First Amendment. Rock band The Slants wants to reclaim slur for trademark 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z

Ravery said he was confident the film franchise was in safe hands with director JJ Abrams and said he couldn’t remember the last time he had been so excited to watch a film. Fans' first glimpse of Star Wars: The Force Awakens: 'A sacred experience' 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

Despite the diminished state of late-night television, and technology that has altered viewing habits, the “Tonight” show remains one of the signature franchises of broadcasting. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2014-02-06T16:33:14Z

However, its disappointing showing — easily the lowest of the franchise — was somewhat salvaged by robust business overseas. ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Is a Box Office Clunker 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z

“Danjaq and MGM jointly control all live stage rights in the Bond franchise, and therefore no James Bond stage show may be produced without their permission.” Plans for James Bond musical shot down by rights' holders 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

Referring to his journey as the “American Dream Come True!,” a post described how Martirosyan went from delivery driver to franchise owner. A pizza delivery Edgar Martirosyan will never forget 2014-03-04T19:17:06Z

She returned in Disney's 2015 reboot of the franchise, the "The Force Awakens," appearing as the more matronly General Leia Organa, leader of the Resistance movement fighting the evil First Order. 'Star Wars' makers vow not to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

Pregerson, however, said much of "Hip Hop Wives" was based on themes such as child-rearing, infidelity and legal troubles that were already common in the "saturated" reality TV market, including in the "Real Housewives" franchise. 'Love & Hip Hop' creators win dismissal of copyright lawsuit 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

Newman, nominated during his career for 20 Oscars - winning twice - is best known by younger audiences for his movie compositions in Disney/Pixar films like the Toy Story franchise. Rock Hall of Fame inductees welcomed 2013-04-19T09:52:31Z

"Deathly Hallows -- Part 2" is the eighth and final film in the franchise. "Harry Potter" seeks box office magic one last time 2011-07-13T23:29:48Z

Q: Still, you've created some iconic films like the "Halloween" franchise and "Escape from New York." A Minute With: Horror king John Carpenter on "The Ward" 2011-06-08T12:59:45Z

So leagues and franchises alike are using technology to grow their fan base. SAPVoice: Get Ready For The Fastest Technology On Ice 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

The premiere of the final film in the Harry Potter franchise took place on Thursday night. AUDIO: Ralph Fiennes on missing Voldemort 2011-07-08T14:29:38Z

Ford, 71, was injured on the set of the reboot of George Lucas' blockbuster "Star Wars" franchise last month during filming in England. Harrison Ford injury to halt 'Star Wars' production for two weeks 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z

Wan co-created both the Saw and Insidious franchises and directed the sleeper hit The Conjuring. 'Furious 7' Director in Talks to Direct 'Robotech' for Sony 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z

It’s great that top franchise films still draw, but the lack of supplemental draws is a continuing and serious issue. "Captain Marvel" exceeds expectations, but superheroes can’t do all the box-office work 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z

The fourth installment of the “Insidious” horror franchise scared up a surprisingly strong $29.3 million at 3,116 sites for Universal. Box Office: 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' roars past 'Star Wars: Th 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z

Cottle has worked on other franchises that rely more heavily on digital effects. The Technical Stars Who Help Pull Off a Christopher Nolan Narrative 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z

And the series launched a wave of successors, including "Family Guy," "South Park" and Cartoon Network's smash Adult Swim franchise. 'Simpsons' celebrates its 26th season with — what else? — a death 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

The “Law & Order” franchise is of wildly variable quality, and often there’s not much to look at beyond clenched jaws, corpses and courtrooms. Movie Review: Yuval Adler and Ali Waked Breathe Life Into ‘Bethlehem’ 2014-03-07T00:45:56Z

In the 1970s, TelePrompTer Corp. owned cable franchises in 140 markets and served about 1.4 million customers. Teleprompter inventor 'Hub' Schlafly dies at 91 2011-04-26T22:53:13Z

This summer’s box office is down a hefty 22 percent from last year, dragged down by a glut of underperforming franchise misfires. Neverending stories: Franchise thirst explains how sequels like “The Purge: Election Year” get made—but not why they’re in theaters 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z

While some had tagged the first film as a sort of time-traveling answer to "The Hangover," it hadn't been nearly as big a hit as that other men-behaving-badly comedy franchise. Rob Corddry jumps back into the whirlpool for 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z

Burger King’s Impossible Whopper has become a hit for the fast-food franchise, but a conspiracy theory that the meatless burger causes men to grow breasts has become a growing concern online. Conspirators are convinced Burger King's Impossible Whopper gives men breasts 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z

Here's betting there's a look at the latest in the "Uncharted" franchise, as well as Sony's Project Morpheus virtual reality headset.  E3: Watch the Sony press conference live 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z

The strength of the X-Men franchise has always been its metaphorical embracing of diversity; a celebration of the talented misfit in an age of bland conformity. X-Men: Days of Future Past review – star-stuffed extravaganza 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z

Druckmann is also the creative mind behind the "Uncharted" franchise, which became a film; take that information as you will. Have hope for "The Last of Us," a drama about enduring at the end of the world, not just surviving 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z

Was it strange that it led to even more fantasy franchise roles? Oscar Isaac Learned to Love Blockbusters Again in ‘Moon Knight’ 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z

Michael Netzer’s own life is laden with drama: Born Mike Nasser to U.S.-Lebanese Druze parents, he found in art a release from childhood polio, worked for franchises including Marvel and D.C. From Batman to Holy Land, comics artist sees heroes on all sides 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z

That’s particularly true when they represent initiatives led by local community members rather than corporate franchises. When public schools answer to markets 2012-07-29T18:00:00Z

The movie, which is part of the successful "Vacation" franchise, details Chase’s Clark Griswold’s misadventures as he tries to navigate Christmas vacation with family. Chevy Chase works fast food drive-thru in South Carolina while in town for 'Christmas Vacation' screening 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z

It forms a vital step forward for the franchise because it is much more accessible and welcoming for casual players than the last generation of Civ games. Video Game Review: New Worlds to Conquer, Even for Casual Rulers 2010-09-21T22:52:00Z

My friends ridiculed my inexperienced idea of romance, but to us, having spent our younger years obsessing over the slasher franchise, it felt like the perfect date. 'I barely breathed': Tilda Swinton, Emma Thompson, Steve McQueen and more on their most memorable moments at the movies 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z

Of all the musical cues on the “Housewives,” one has stuck with Ms. Levine since she began overseeing the franchise for Bravo 13 years ago. The Sound of ‘Housewives’ Everywhere 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z

Possibly Fox, which co-bankrolled them, doubted that the franchise had enough recognition factor. Is this the future of film? How to finish a shoot when the coronavirus strikes 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1" is the opening installment of the two-part finale to the blockbuster franchise.  Google, Lionsgate team up to market 'Mockingjay' with video series 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z

DreamWorks' next movie, "Penguins of Madagascar," the latest in the successful "Madagascar" franchise, will be released in November. DreamWorks Animation profit of $11.9 million in quarter tops estimates 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

The "Twilight" finale also is a franchise record-breaker, surpassing the $710 million worldwide haul of last year's "Breaking Dawn - Part 1." 'Skyfall,' 'Guardians' duel for box-office win 2012-12-09T21:09:08Z

She worked on some of the biggest hits and franchises of the ’90s, including Steven Spielberg’s “Hook,” “Lethal Weapon 3,” “Sister Act” and “The Wedding Singer.” Carrie Fisher the writer: Witty and vulnerable, she took us to the edge of our comfort zone 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z

For some reason in 2381 she's brought back to life … … only to discover that the franchise has gone to pot, leaving our Alien queen to duke it out with a Predator. Prometheus: the making of a new myth 2012-05-25T23:01:00Z

Walker, who starred in five of the six Fast & Furious films, was making the seventh movie in the franchise when he died. Paul Walker fans hold memorial rally 2013-12-09T10:58:44Z

Others still simply go for parody — the highly lucrative “Scary Movie” franchise comes to mind. 10 classic horror comedies 2013-08-24T21:16:42Z

She also had a role in the Harry Potter franchise — as the voice of an elevator. Did Daisy Haggard Create the Next ‘Fleabag’? Not Exactly 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z

How can one franchise spawn so many aliens—and so many memorable ones, at that? Why Aliens Are So Important to 'Star Trek' 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z

His partners wouldn’t mind if a new Turtles franchise matched the Transformers haul. REVIEW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mock Turtle 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z

The Guardians’ personal stories are continuing to emerge, and the meme that’s in circulation is family, which at times makes it feel as if the movie is taking cues from the “Fast and Furious” franchise. Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Wants That Loving Feeling 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z

"The franchise raises questions about 'What is the car?'" he said. How Paul Walker nearly didn't end up in many of the 'Furious' films 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

He joined the “Fast and the Furious” franchise in 2011 for its fifth film. Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, Is People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z

Speaking of “Hannibal,” this season’s adversary is reminiscent of that franchise; interpret that as a compliment. Smart Watch: "Luther" and 5 more hot shows coming to TV in June 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z

Have you seen “Dirty Harry” or other films in the Dirty Harry franchise? ArtsBeat Blog: Critics' Picks Video: 'Dirty Harry' 2011-08-16T13:29:32Z

Started in the mid-’90s on the North Island, Zorbing quickly spread franchises to more than 20 countries, most of which are no longer operating. Extreme New Zealand, a Thrill-Seeker?s Playground 2011-01-28T19:55:00Z

Joke, joke, kill, kill — that more or less sums up “The Suicide Squad,” the latest installment in the DC Comics franchise. ‘The Suicide Squad’ Review: Train Them! Excite Them! Arm Them! 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z

She added that she drew inspiration from dance history, mythology and action films, including the James Bond franchise, but that she viewed the stage as a “laboratory” where ostensibly taboo acts can be performed freely. Florentina Holzinger Makes Everyone Uncomfortable 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z

According to the statement, the brand's focus is on supporting the local communities where its franchise owners and workers "live and work." Tropical Smoothie Cafe pledges to donate 100,000 smoothies to healthcare workers amidst coronavirus outrbreak 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z

Two days before that national holiday on May 28 is National Burger Day in the U.S. and numerous franchises and fast food chains are offering deals and giveaways to mark the occasion. National Burger Day 2021: These chains have deals, offers to celebrate 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z

There are 26 Twisted Sugar shops around the country, but by this time next year there could be nearly 100 franchises, said Tonia Jardine, an owner of the chain. In the Mountain West, the ‘Dirty’ Soda Rush Is On 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z

The gift from Mr. Williams, who composed the music for almost all of the films in the franchise, was also special, he said. Mark Hamill, a ‘Star Wars’ Star, Gets His Record Back 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z

Maybe not as baffling when put in the context of the character’s progenitor: a consulting detective from Victorian England who is, as Mr. Laurie put it, “arguably the most famous literary franchise ever.” Hugh Laurie Directs an Episode of ?House? 2010-04-11T22:24:00Z

A trailer for the next installment in the “Spider-Man” franchise is running already, and we also know “Black Panther 2” is happening. "Game of Thrones" in the year of the pop culture apocalypse: What happens next? 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z

Even so, Blumhouse isn’t shying away from creating horror for horror’s sake, with sequels of franchises like “Halloween” and “The Purge” in the works. With ‘Black Christmas,’ Sophia Takal Makes a #MeToo Slasher 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

He points out that "Star Trek" faced the challenge of incorporating classic, iconic sounds with fresh ones that rejuvenated the franchise. "Avatar" faces tough rivals for tech Oscars 2010-02-19T07:00:00Z

Early promotion for "The Hunger Games" started in spring 2009, when Palen flew to New York to meet with publicity executives from Scholastic to learn about the book franchise. How 'Hunger Games' movie built up must-see fever 2012-03-19T22:40:23Z

Depp is suing Heard for defamation in the United States over that article, which he says led to him being dropped from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Courtroom Face-Off: An Explainer 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z

I fell asleep during every installment of the “Iron Man,” “Hunger Games,” and the “Avengers” franchises. 5 excellent crowd-pleasing movies you might have missed in 2015 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z

At the same time, "Bumblebee" does hold up as a fun, family-appropriate movie on its own terms, and redeems its beleaguered franchise in the process. The big "Bumblebee" question: With no Michael Bay, could Transformers have been good all along? 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z

While he was ambivalent about the franchise at times, the "Furious" movies ultimately held a lot of meaning to Walker too. How Paul Walker nearly didn't end up in many of the 'Furious' films 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

Then he wisely attached himself to the slumping Fast/Furious franchise, a move that paid off earlier this year when the latest instalment coolly pounded a billion bucks out of the global box office. Dwayne Johnson: fast, furious and fun 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

There have been bumps in the road — moguls on the slopes — but yes, the Bond franchise has lived on, lucratively and babe-lusciously, for more than a half-century. ‘Bond, James Bond,’ Through the Years 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z

Following in the footsteps of the female-fronted franchise relaunch The Force Awakens, Rogue One was also a big hit, making over $1bn at the worldwide box office, with Felicity Jones in the lead. Female film protagonists reached all-time high in 2016, study shows 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z

Abrams, who was too tied up with another intergalactic franchise to direct this one. These are TIME's Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z

“Project Runway: Threads” begat “Project Runway: Junior,” a version with teen competitors — and easily the best spinoff in the franchise. ‘Making the Cut’ Is New, but the Pattern Is Familiar 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z

The franchise was on a roll until Walker's unexpected death, which caused the studio to question whether to scrap one of its most lucrative properties. 'Fast and Furious' strives to be more than a fast-cars, hot-people flick 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

These video games aren’t going to sweep away the likes of “Grand Theft Auto” or “Call of Duty,” franchises with billions of dollars in revenue and tens of millions of copies sold. Video Games Where Hearts, Not Guns, Drive the Action 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z

Like the Smurfs franchise, the film will blend live action with animation. Sonic 'set for big screen treatment' 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

But perhaps you don’t need any when you’ve created great franchises like Civilization and Pirates! Video Game Review: Down to the Seas Again, With Remote in Hand 2010-10-11T21:59:00Z

The fourth installment in Michael Bay's giant-robot franchise eventually went on to sell $305.9 million in tickets, the most for any film ever in China.  'Furious 7' may beat 'Transformers' record at China box office 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z

At 28, Devon Brooks, a founder of Blo, the blow-dry franchise, is an elder stateswoman to this demographic: a popular speaker represented by the Lavin Agency, whose client list includes Salman Rushdie. Who Will Be America’s Next Top Mentor? 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z

He was the face of the franchise and participated in the profits, but he was Mr. Burnett’s hired gun. With Schwarzenegger as Host, ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Lacks Old Bite 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z

By the time 2015 is over, we will have been asked three times to return to franchise for a new installment that relies on an audience’s familiarity with the previous material. 'Terminator: Genisys' Wants to Revive the Franchise like 'Jurassic World' Did 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z

They were trying, but the thing that was working the best for them was converting and franchising Burger King and Arby's. Director on the appeal of "The Automat," which was "the coolest cafeteria of them all" 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z

The global “Drag Race” franchise has turned the act of defying gender norms through polished performance and the excavation of personal hardship into mainstream entertainment. ‘Mister Miss America’ Review: A Fight for the Crown 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z

Director Christopher Nolan filmed part of “Batman Begins” and most of sequel “The Dark Knight” in the Chicago area before moving the franchise to Pittsburgh for “The Dark Knight Rises.” 'Batman v. Superman' begins filming in Chicago area next week 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

Two weeks ago, a Change.org petition was published online, calling for George Lucas to return to the Star Wars franchise and direct Episode IX, the final film in the new trilogy. Star Wars Director Responds to Petition Calling for Return of George Lucas 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z

Despite the outcry, which has been revived over and over, Campbell believes she knows why the problematic trope has continued in the mega-popular franchise. James Bond hasn't changed much, and neither have his problematic villains after 25 films 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

As a result, it’s way too early to even start thinking of “Thrones” as a franchise, he added. Will ‘Game of Thrones’ Ever Really Be Over? Unlikely 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z

He said he appreciated that there were now more perspectives about the franchise on the podcasts. Podcasts About Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Resonate With L.G.B.T.Q. Fans 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z

The Batman film franchise has since grossed nearly $5 billion globally, and the character has been central to the ongoing DC Extended Universe, which has grossed nearly $5.3 billion worldwide. How Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ radically changed the superhero-movie landscape 30 years ago 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z

Or the franchise could do better than that. The new 007 is a black woman – don't make her a Bond girl 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z

“The Tick” is the newest reboot in the cult “Tick” franchise — first a comic book, then an animated series, then a live-action series and now another live-action series. What You Should Watch This Weekend: Amazon Pilots and ‘Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation’ 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z

So, if you ever again find yourself asking why theaters are so full of franchises and comic book movies, the answer is always: because they make money. The Deadening Familiarity of the 2011 Box Office 2012-01-03T18:01:37Z

“I felt certain,” Young writes, “that I had landed in either Wes Craven’s rendition of ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ or the next film in the ‘Saw’ franchise.” Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: An Unlikely Relationship With Guns 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z

"This former team member worked for a franchise location and the franchisee has informed us that the accusations made are not accurate and that she was instead terminated for violation of their policies and procedures." Woman claims Taco Bell fired her after learning of pre-COVID job in porn industry 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z

“I’m the only cast member who had their own unique experience of that franchise based on their race,” Boyega said of Star Wars. Star Wars actor John Boyega says non-white roles are 'pushed to the side' in franchise 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z

With "Solo" now likely to be put in the same qualitative category as those movies, the very future of the franchise will be at stake with the next two films. “Solo” is officially a flop — and that leaves the future unclear for the “Star Wars” fr... 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z

That sort of supersize franchising will appeal to the widest possible audience, from older cinemagoers drawn by pure nostalgia to the younger crowd who might not know their Rocky from their Raging Bull. Rise of the reboots gives new life to Rocky and Ghostbusters 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z

The franchise’s unflagging intent on taking itself seriously is the only reason Reeves could ever dream of getting away with the latest installment, which taps into Biblical and Holocaust imagery for one final reckoning. How Planet of the Apes became a truly modern movie franchise 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z

In the comedown off the adrenaline high resulting from The Fate of the Furious, the eighth and most recent entry in the franchise of dizzyingly lucrative pedal-to-the-metal blockbusters, the future of the series seemed dicey. Fastest & Furiousest: how Hobbs & Shaw expands the $5bn franchise 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z

This is the biggest news to hit the long-running reality franchise in years, and would seem to represent a symbolic endpoint for a show that’s long celebrated its stars’ over-the-top lifestyles. Why Teresa and Joe Giudice Ending Up in Prison Makes Perfect Sense 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

I always knew that it was a big franchise. Skyfall: A Bond aiming to please 2012-10-25T23:54:18Z

Former baseball commissioner Fay Vincent, for example, said this week that he would be "on-guard" if Cuban were to take over a baseball franchise. The Mavs' Big Winner: Mark Cuban's New Image 2011-06-17T09:15:00Z

Universal doesn't expect the franchise fandom to end soon. 'Fast and Furious' strives to be more than a fast-cars, hot-people flick 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

Players can buy more action figures — “interactive game pieces,” Mr. Vignocchi called them — from those franchises, as well as from the universes of “Cars” and “The Lone Ranger.” Critic’s Notebook: The Virtual World Welcomes Toy Players 2013-08-15T21:14:29Z

As executive producer of the “Real Housewives” franchise, I know full well when to hold onto a killer combo and when to send the wrong characters packing. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer beat Donald Trump at his own game — reality TV 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z

Yes, I'm doing the "Top Chef" U.S. franchise and I live in New York right now, but I'm Australian. "I feel absolutely relieved": "Top Chef: World All-Stars" champ on the road to making TV history 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z

It's very easy, I think, relatively easy, to construct a television franchise. "Democracy is never perfected": David Simon on his new HBO series and the 2020 "s**tshow" election 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” kicked off the craze of adapting young adult books into potential film franchises in 2001 when it debuted to a then-record $90 million, unthinkable at the time. The fall of “Divergent”: The final film will bow on TV — here’s why it matters 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

After making the most of his “Twilight” clout working on off-kilter, elusive and plain old bizarre indie movies, Pattinson has circled back around to something familiar: franchise blockbusters. With ‘Cosmopolis,’ a Limo Ride That Redefined Robert Pattinson’s Career 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z

The death of the Terminator is a good thing, and plenty of other franchises could take note. After Terminator: franchises that deserve a mercy killing 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z

Beginning with Mr. Miller’s comics and culminating with Christopher Nolan’s multibillion-dollar “Dark Knight” movie franchise, this somber Batman became the character’s definitive incarnation. ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race’ Comic Book Prompts Reflection and a Look Ahead 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z