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How did summer get to be such a make-or-break season for Hollywood?

Jul 21, 2017
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A poster advertising the anniversary collector's edition of the movie "Jaws" is posted on a lifeguard tower on Zuma Beach in Malibu, California, in 2000. 
Photo by Dan Callister/Newsmakers

Spider-Man vs. the box office

May 2, 2014
Spidey hits the big screen today, and, there is lots riding on the $250 million investment by Sony.

Spider-Man show could get Tony nod

Apr 30, 2012
"Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" was the laughing stock of Broadway. Until it wasn't.

Spider-Man, the musical, sets sales record

Jan 4, 2012
Once mocked by critics and racked by delays, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has set a record for Broadway ticket sales.