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The “Megalopolis” flop and Hollywood’s reluctance to take risks
Oct 1, 2024

The “Megalopolis” flop and Hollywood’s reluctance to take risks

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"Megalopolis" is the latest original film — one that’s not a sequel or remake — to struggle to attract audiences to the theater.

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Original films like "Megalopolis" struggle to find their footing as studios chase sure bets

Oct 1, 2024
The Francis Ford Coppola passion project is the latest original film to flop at the box office.
Francis Ford Coppola self-funded the commercial flop "Megalopolis."
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Remittances to India top $1 billion a year

Which country is tops for money sent from individuals abroad? It’s India. The World Bank projects that remittances to low- and middle-income countries are accelerating now. But there’s a lot of friction in the system to send money to family abroad.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC