0
Skip to Content
MatthewBall.co
Home
About
Gaming
Disney
OTT Video
Film
IP & Storytelling
'The Marveliad'
Netflix
COVID Impacts
Epic Games/Fortnite
The Metaverse
My National Bestselling Book "THE METAVERSE"
Music/Audio
ALL ESSAYS
MatthewBall.co
Home
About
Gaming
Disney
OTT Video
Film
IP & Storytelling
'The Marveliad'
Netflix
COVID Impacts
Epic Games/Fortnite
The Metaverse
My National Bestselling Book "THE METAVERSE"
Music/Audio
ALL ESSAYS
Home
About
Gaming
Disney
OTT Video
Film
IP & Storytelling
'The Marveliad'
Netflix
COVID Impacts
Epic Games/Fortnite
The Metaverse
My National Bestselling Book "THE METAVERSE"
Music/Audio
ALL ESSAYS
What A Century (Plus a Pandemic) Does to Moviegoing and Why It Matters
Film Matthew Ball 6/26/24 Film Matthew Ball 6/26/24

What A Century (Plus a Pandemic) Does to Moviegoing and Why It Matters

The box office is in trouble — again. And there’s little to learn from which desert action epic thrived, why Fall Guy fell short and Inside Out 2 opened bigger than The Incredibles 2. It’s just about time and change.

Read More
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie/Theater Industry
Film, COVID Matthew Ball 3/29/20 Film, COVID Matthew Ball 3/29/20

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie/Theater Industry

COVID-19 will exacerbate and accelerate all underlying trends and grow the gaps between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.

Read More
7 Reasons Why Gaming IP Is Finally Taking Off in Film/TV
IP & Storytelling, Film, Video Gaming Matthew Ball 2/27/20 IP & Storytelling, Film, Video Gaming Matthew Ball 2/27/20

7 Reasons Why Gaming IP Is Finally Taking Off in Film/TV

After decades of fan petitions and dreams, it’s clear that video game publishers, Hollywood, and general audiences are finally ready for gaming IP to be adapted to film and TV. Why now and what does this mean?

Read More
My OpEd for 'Business Week': “Hollywood Box Office Booms Even as Americans Stay Home and Chill"
Film Matthew Ball 2/10/20 Film Matthew Ball 2/10/20

My OpEd for 'Business Week': “Hollywood Box Office Booms Even as Americans Stay Home and Chill"

Blockbusters like ‘Avengers: Endgame’ are setting new records, while movie tickets sold per person have hit a 92-year low.

Read More
The Next Frontier in Storytelling Universes and the Never Ending Desire for More
Video Gaming, IP & Storytelling, Film Matthew Ball & Jonathan Glick - 2/5/20 Video Gaming, IP & Storytelling, Film Matthew Ball & Jonathan Glick - 2/5/20

The Next Frontier in Storytelling Universes and the Never Ending Desire for More

It’s all been leading to this.

Read More
My Blog for 'The Economist': “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gives the fans what they want
Film, IP & Storytelling, Disney Matthew Ball 12/17/19 Film, IP & Storytelling, Disney Matthew Ball 12/17/19

My Blog for 'The Economist': “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gives the fans what they want

J.J. Abrams takes few risks in the final installment of the Skywalker trilogy. That is no bad thing

Read More
My Blog for 'The Economist': Will “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” rebalance Disney’s universe?
Disney, Film, IP & Storytelling Matthew Ball 12/16/19 Disney, Film, IP & Storytelling Matthew Ball 12/16/19

My Blog for 'The Economist': Will “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” rebalance Disney’s universe?

Getting the franchise right is crucial to Disney’s future in theme parks, toys and streaming.

Read More
TIFF Panel Video: The Big Screen: Have Rumours of My Demise Been Greatly Exaggerated?
Film Matthew Ball 9/6/19 Film Matthew Ball 9/6/19

TIFF Panel Video: The Big Screen: Have Rumours of My Demise Been Greatly Exaggerated?

A panel of industry experts will debate the state of the cinematic experience, discuss industry and audience trends, as well as discuss the new opportunities that today’s marketplace offers.

Read More
The Absurdities of 'Franchise Fatigue' and Sequelitis (Or, What Is Happening to the Box Office?!)
Film, Disney, IP & Storytelling, OTT Video Matthew Ball 8/1/19 Film, Disney, IP & Storytelling, OTT Video Matthew Ball 8/1/19

The Absurdities of 'Franchise Fatigue' and Sequelitis (Or, What Is Happening to the Box Office?!)

Another day, another box office disappointment. Or record. Or franchise hit. Or franchise RIP. Or indie sleeper. Or indie sleep-with-the-fishes. What's going on?

Read More
'Star Wars' Fatigue Is a Myth (but Disney’s Mistakes Were Real, Costly and Avoidable)
Disney, Film, IP & Storytelling Matthew Ball 6/27/18 Disney, Film, IP & Storytelling Matthew Ball 6/27/18

'Star Wars' Fatigue Is a Myth (but Disney’s Mistakes Were Real, Costly and Avoidable)

Following the financial failure of "Solo," many are screaming of “Star Wars" fatigue. But it’s more likely we're seeing the accrued costs of avoidable mistakes stemming from Disney’s prioritization of timelines over creative vision.

Read More
Disney, Economic Gravity, and Vibranium Physics
Disney, Film, OTT Video Matthew Ball 5/27/18 Disney, Film, OTT Video Matthew Ball 5/27/18

Disney, Economic Gravity, and Vibranium Physics

Disney's films have become so successful they're now the company's greatest competition. But George Lucas and Stan Lee know the answer: building your own universe.

Read More

© Matthew L. Ball