Matt Pressberg

Articles by Matt Pressberg

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Matt Pressberg covers the business of entertainment and Los Angeles for the International Business Times. He was previously a finance reporter and managing editor at the Los Angeles Business Journal, and before that worked as a private equity analyst. Matt also writes occasionally about gun violence. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Oscars To Get More Diverse — And More Millennial

The motion picture academy is looking toward the future, and plans to look more like America, starting with youth.

VidCon Shows Online Video Is TV For Teens, Tweens

At VidCon 2016, cable channels and brands make their pitch to the elusive teen demographic that’s turned off the TV.

Will ‘Independence Day’ Be A Hit In China?

Fox hopes a more China-friendly plot and local pop star cameo will translate into box-office gold for the adventure sequel “Independence Day: Resurgence.”

In A Summer Of Bad Sequels, Disney Found A Hook

Pixar's “Finding Dory” set a box office record thanks to a lack of any real competition. That wasn't deliberate.

Can ‘Harry Potter’ Cast A New Spell On China?

J.K. Rowling is expected to announce a surprise at this year’s Shanghai Film Festival, which will introduce the ubiquitous franchise to a new generation.

‘Warcraft’ Is Not The Future Of Movies

The video game-inspired film, with Paula Patton, was a smash hit in China, but a dud in the U.S. So it isn’t a blueprint for anything.

Here’s One Way To Beat Chinese Censorship

Movies such as “Spotlight” and “The Big Short,” which would not get past China’s censors, play in Shanghai.

‘Another Period’ Shows History Is Crazier Than Fiction

The stars of the Comedy Central show, which returns for its second season Wednesday, take IBT inside the writing process.

Missing 9/11 Report Pages To Clear Saudi Arabia: CIA Chief

The missing pages became more relevant after the U.S. Senate passed a bill last month allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.

Common Core Not Making The Grade: Study

Fewer professors say the high school educational initiative is preparing students for college, education testing company ACT reports.

Google Denies Pro-Clinton Bias In Autocomplete Algorithm

Google denied claims of bias after an internet video report surfaced Thursday accusing its search of favoring Hillary Clinton.

Niche Audience Could Create Box-Office Smash

“Warcraft,” a global movie behemoth — but an underdog at U.S. cinemas — may exceed expectations on the strength of interest from hardcore game fans.

‘Warcraft’ Presales On ‘Furious’ Pace In China

But the game-inspired film's opening weekend in China is still expected to fall short of the country's all-time box office record.

Penthouse: A Feel-Good Story For Magazines

Under new ownership, the iconic adult publication emerged from near oblivion by doubling down on ink and paper.

The LA Times Is Now Part Of A Company Called Tronc

After its board members were re-elected in the face of some opposition, Tribune Publishing changed its name to tronc.

The Doctor Is In, And Gannett Appears Out

Tribune Publishing chairman Michael Ferro got his board approved despite organized opposition.

‘Warcraft’: China’s Biggest Hollywood Import Yet?

Midnight presales for Legendary’s “Warcraft” are on a record pace in China, despite only a moderate performance in the U.S.

The Enduring Marriage Of Hollywood And Booze

Celebrity endorsers are the toast of the alcohol industry, driving a growing portion of its more than $200 billion annual U.S. sales as brands and wine regions use star power to stand out.