What might the Universal-exhibition Domestic deal's $50 million-opening VOD-determinant marker mean for theatrical box office?
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Gower Street looks at how each of the top 12 global box office markets has been impacted to date by the Covid-crisis.
The number of open theaters in the Domestic market has been falling since early October having topped out at 61%.
In October, global cinemas generated a $1.4 billion box office, by far the highest monthly sum since shutdown.
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2020 has been a year of turmoil. As major European markets re-close Gower Street asks is 2021 ready to take the strain of recovery?
This week Gower Street looks at where the box office made globally since the beginning of August has been coming from, both regionally and by key markets.
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With more titles delaying release or abandoning 2020 altogether how is the calendar shaping up for the remainder of the year and throughout 2021?
Titles released in key winter and summer months might expect to see a greater impact from a potential 17-day Domestic window.