How Long Do Movies Stay In Theaters? It's More Complicated Than You Think
With the movie theater industry in upheaval, how long can you expect a movie to stay on the big screen? The truth is, it depends on a lot of things.
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Some of the stories surrounding the "cancellation" of certain actors are so incredible it's almost hard to believe they happened. -
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