The Big Picture The 15 Most Anticipated Movies Out of CinemaCon and Our Trip to the Sphere!
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Apr 17, 2026 
Matt Belloni, journalist and industry commentator at Puck, joins to recap CinemaCon and Hollywood studio dynamics. They describe their Sphere screening of The Wizard of Oz and its immersive wins and flaws. Conversations cover studio positioning, Disney’s cautious slate, blockbuster showmanship, the surge in video‑game adaptations, theatrical window strategies, and their most anticipated films from the show.
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Eventize Big Screen Classics With Live Elements
- If exhibitors want big-event movie nights to succeed, pair spectacle films with live elements like orchestras or eventization.
- Amanda suggested adding live orchestras for PLF runs to make classic films feel special and justify premium pricing.
Avengers Trailer Relies On Fan Service Over Clear Stakes
- The new Avengers trailer leaned heavily on nostalgia and fan service (returning heroes, hammer moment) but lacked a clear emotional conflict that built over years.
- Sean argued fans might respond, but converting casuals is uncertain.
Dune Part 3 Footage Played Like An Instant Classic
- Denis Villeneuve premiered seven minutes of Dune Part 3 and the crowd reacted as if they'd seen a finished masterpiece.
- Sean called the opening 'David Private Ryan in space' and said it sold the need to finish the saga.