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Thought Leaders

In His Day, P.T. Barnum Was More Popular Than Gates, Musk and Jobs, Combined

'The Greatest Showman,' starring Hugh Jackman, sets the entrepreneur's life to music but sidesteps the controversial side of P.T. Barnum's business dealings.

By Joan Oleck

Entrepreneurs

9 Big Lessons from Must-See Movies for Entrepreneurs

Building a Business

Why Actress Robin Wright’s Favorite Role May Just Be Entrepreneur

By Joan Oleck

Business News

Professional Clowns Blame the Film ‘It’ for a Drop in Business

By Jason Guerrasio

Thought Leaders

The Surest Way to Build Your Confidence Is by Not Fearing Change

Array Executive Director Tilane Jones explains how she transitioned from real estate to the film industry.

By Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneurs

Are You Following Your True Passion? Give Yourself the ‘Wednesday Test.’

Here's what award-winning filmmaker Michael Tollin learned about pursuing dreams and finding success while chronicling the lives of five high school basketball stars.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

3 Undead Lessons From George Romero, Who Created the Modern Zombie

The filmmaker died on Sunday after an aggressive battle with lung cancer.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Tech

Real Estate, Movies, Retail: VR Is Exploding. The Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Are Huge.

The 'Art of VR' conference in New York City features an alien bursting from a human, and lots of people excited about this burgeoning industry.

By Joan Oleck

Business Ideas

The Forgotten Hollywood Icon Whose Genius Made Wi-Fi Possible

Hedy Lamarr's story is being told thanks to a first-time director who heeded the words, 'Do it anyway.'

By Nina Zipkin

Business Branding

Here’s What It’s Like to Be in Business With Bill Murray

The founders of theCHIVE give a behind-the-sleeves look at the launch of William Murray Golf.

By Dan Bova

Business Ideas

‘The Godfather’ Meets Bruce Springsteen — How This CEO Aims to Give You a Severe Case of Cultural Whiplash

We talk art and innovation with Andrew Essex, the CEO of the Tribeca Festival, which kicks off this week.

By Dan Bova

Business News

Oh, Hey, There’s a New Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

You should probably just watch it now.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Entrepreneurs

8 Movies That Increase Your IQ – #5 Will Test How Smart You Are

We enjoy movies so much that we can underestimate how much value they offer.

By John Rampton

Business News

The Other Oscars Flub: ‘In Memoriam’ Segment Shows Picture of Living Person

And it's a good reminder to us all.

By Rose Leadem

Business News

The Simple But Vital Lesson From the Oscars’ Best Picture Flub

There is never a wrong time to ask questions.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

8 Inspiring Leadership Tips From Supervillains

Sure, they're the cream of evil, dedicated to taking over the world … but that doesn't mean they can't teach you a thing or two.

By Nick Leftley

Business News

Do You ‘Netflix Cheat’? You’re Not Alone.

Forty-six percent of couples who stream together around the world have 'Netflix cheated.'

By Angela Moscaritolo

Entrepreneurs

7 Most Inspiring Stories Behind the 2017 Oscars

What you can learn from the creators and real life figures driving this year's biggest films.

By Nina Zipkin

Business News

Want an ‘Apocalypse Now’ Video Game? Pony Up on Kickstarter.

Francis Ford Coppola and industry vets are hoping for a 2020 release in honor of the film's 40th anniversary.

By Stephanie Mlot

Business News

Google’s Virtual Reality Film Has Been Nominated for an Oscar

It's the first time a VR film, as well as Google, has been nominated.

By Hannah Roberts

Buying a Franchise

How McDonald’s Origins Became Hollywood Fodder

Franchising goes Hollywood.

By Chris Wright

Thought Leaders

New Movie ‘The Founder’ Explores Entrepreneurship’s Dark Side Through McDonald’s Origins

You've heard of Ray Kroc, who built the burger empire. But what do you know of his methods?

By Joan Oleck

Entrepreneurs

Inspiring Quotes From ’80s and ’90s Movies

The National Film Registry recently announced a number of noteworthy films will be added to its preservation list.

By Rose Leadem

Entrepreneurs

7 Inspiring Documentaries Every Business Owner Must Watch

What's better on a hot summer night than a cold beer and a cool documentary streaming on the tube?

By David Koji

Entrepreneurs

Don’t Commit These 7 Party Fouls Inspired by ‘Office Christmas Party’

Seriously, don't do that.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

7 Innovators, Creatives and Entrepreneurs in New Movies You Can’t Miss This Month

Get motivated at the theater with these flicks.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

These Siblings Want to Open Up the Movie Theater Experience to Non-English Speakers

Olenka and Adam Polak are the co-founders of myLingo, an app that allows anyone with a smartphone to watch movies in Spanish.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Tom Hanks Is Watching You in the First Trailer for ‘The Circle’

The new sci-fi film boasts stars of 'Harry Potter,' 'Doctor Who' and 'Star Wars.'

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

‘The Godfather’ Trilogy’s Greatest Quotes for Entrepreneurs

The granddaddy of all mob movies contains many business lessons for all industries -- even ones that don't deal in bullets and cannoli.

By Bill Schulz

Thought Leaders

The Big Lesson Business Owners Can Learn From Rocky Balboa

Do you have the 'Eye of the Tiger' too?

By Jason Fell