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Keeping a film’s identity as a musical secret is key for box office success – here’s why

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

However, many cinema-goers would have been surprised to find these were musicals at all, considering the lack of any such suggestion in their marketing.

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  • However, many cinema-goers would have been surprised to find these were musicals at all, considering the lack of any such suggestion in their marketing.
  • Their slogans read “discover how Willy became Wonka”, “a bold new take on a beloved classic” and “not your mother’s Mean Girls”.
  • Each indicates originality and change without specifying that the change in question is musical.

Musicals at the box office

  • YouTube documentary channel Wait in the Wings has highlighted the stark contrast in box office figures between musical films that market themselves as “musicals” and those that don’t.
  • The popularity of “secret musicals” suggests audiences do enjoy musicals, but perhaps reluctantly.
  • While musical theatre has long been stereotyped as predominately enjoyed by women and gay men, Hollywood remains largely male dominated.
  • However, I believe another reason lies in the “musical” label and its tendency to overpower and absorb a work’s identity.

The power of the ‘musical label’

  • Perhaps this has the potential to cause lethargy for audiences, and undesirable limitations for directors who might want their work to encompass other genres.
  • Mean Girls (2004) and Mean Girls the Broadway musical (2017) are two distinctly different works.
  • Perhaps we must think back to The Greatest Showman (2017) and its disappointing opening weekend.
  • The songs were a hit, providing great slow-burn advertising for the film, which grew in popularity with time.
  • Perhaps the “secret musical” is not a dig at the genre, but a helping hand – a provocative and necessary “bold new take”.


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Jodie Passey does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Max Options Trading: Leading the Way in Options Selling, Max Takes Live Trading to YouTube and the Houston Trading Summit 2024

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

With a commitment to transparency and education, Max has decided to share his daily trading experiences with a wider audience by going live on the Max Options Trading YouTube channel.

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  • With a commitment to transparency and education, Max has decided to share his daily trading experiences with a wider audience by going live on the Max Options Trading YouTube channel.
  • In addition to his regular online sessions, Max recently showcased his live trading skills at the prestigious "ALPINE PRESENTS: THE HOUSTON TRADING SUMMIT 2024" event.
  • "The Houston Trading Summit was an incredible opportunity to engage with a diverse audience and showcase the practical application of options trading strategies in a live setting."
  • For those interested in learning from the Options Selling GOAT himself, Max's daily live trading sessions can be accessed on the Max Options Trading YouTube channel .

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY (AACS) MARKS ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SCIENTIFIC MEETING, PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP, AND DIVERSE OFFERINGS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), the world's largest multi-specialty home for physicians dedicated to cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine, will present its 40th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on February 22-24, 2024, with an optional pre-meeting workshop on Ultrasound for Safe Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery and More, on Wednesday, February 21.

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  • In celebration of the AACS' 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, and the 40-year anniversary of the formation of the Academy and its official publication, The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, the meeting includes a comprehensive scientific program, as well as an array of advocacy, enrichment, networking and 40th anniversary celebratory activities.
  • Offering 41 educational sessions , the 2024 AACS ASM features foremost experts spanning diverse background specialties, such as dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery, oral, and maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  • J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FAACS, cosmetic surgeon and Immediate Past-President of the AACS and Cosmetic Surgery Foundation, will deliver the prestigious Webster Lecture on Friday, February 23.
  • Cosmetic surgery practitioners may register here for the 2024 AACS ASM.

GALLS® Named to Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023"

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GALLS®, the nation's leading supplier serving America's public safety and military professionals, has been recognized as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This honor emphasizes the company's commitment to promoting equality and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a culture open to new ideas, encouraging career development, and enabling work-life balance.

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  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GALLS®, the nation's leading supplier serving America's public safety and military professionals, has been recognized as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • GALLS has been recognized as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • Earning a 5-star score in 'America's Greatest Workplaces for 2023' survey, we are well on our way," Mike Fadden, CEO at GALLS, said.
  • Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce 'America's Greatest Workplaces 2023,' highlighting companies that are committed to offering a positive working environment," remarked Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, at Newsweek.

Ashley Partners with 3x Grammy Award-Winning Artist Pentatonix to Host Listening Rooms Experience Celebrating the Magic of Home and The Greatest Christmas Hits Album

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

"Ashley seeks to connect customers to the trends of the moment for their home, so what better time to do so than for the holidays--when home is top of mind for everyone!” said Kelly Davis, VP of Marketing Strategy at Ashley Global Retail. “This year we’ve worked hard to rebrand, refresh, and update our stores, while offering affordable and relevant products for our customers with a modernized shopping experience. Through this activation with Pentatonix, we hope to continue to provide our guests with impactful shopping experiences.”

Key Points: 
  • Ashley and Pentatonix will host “The Ashley Listening Rooms with Pentatonix”, a holiday-themed pop-up experience on Thursday, November 2, and Friday, November 3 at The Grove Storefront in LA.
  • The open-to-the-public and FREE event will offer fans a unique listening experience to hear tracks from Pentatonix’s new holiday greatest hits album, The Greatest Christmas Hits, while enjoying the comfort of Ashley's newest furniture favorites.
  • Attendees will seamlessly walk through three uniquely themed listening rooms, featuring Ashley furniture pieces, where they will be fully immersed in the sounds of The Greatest Christmas Hits.
  • To find out more about the Ashley Listening Rooms with Pentatonix and RSVP for the event, click here .

Legendary Sports Agent C. Lamont Smith Launches HOFs Podcast

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Friday, October 20, 2023

C. Lamont Smith, a licensed attorney and pioneering sports agent, created the HOFs Podcast ("HOFs") to combat recency bias by looking into the lives of sports legends and serving as a bridge between yesterday's greats to today's stars and fans.

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  • C. Lamont Smith, a licensed attorney and pioneering sports agent, created the HOFs Podcast ("HOFs") to combat recency bias by looking into the lives of sports legends and serving as a bridge between yesterday's greats to today's stars and fans.
  • This groundbreaking podcast exclusively focuses on the careers of Hall of Famers of the same caliber as clients Smith has worked with, including Barry Sanders, Jerome Bettis, Willie Roaf, Steve Atwater, and Joe Thomas.
  • Host Smith explores the early lives, development, challenges, and paths to the immortality of Hall of Famers in various sports.
  • Coach K is the personification of sustained excellence that we seek to highlight on HOFs," explains Smith.

HealthPartners named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

HealthPartners and Regions Hospital are two of only three health care organizations in Minnesota recognized among “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in 2023 by Newsweek magazine.

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  • HealthPartners and Regions Hospital are two of only three health care organizations in Minnesota recognized among “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in 2023 by Newsweek magazine.
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 recognizes the top 1,000 companies with 1,000 or more U.S.-based employees based on feedback from a large employer survey.
  • “This recognition is a great honor, and a prominent reminder that our greatest strength is our team of 28,000 colleagues,” said HealthPartners President and CEO Andrea Walsh .
  • Newsweek is proud to introduce ‘America's Greatest Workplaces 2023,’ highlighting companies that are committed to offering a positive working environment," said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek's global editor-in-chief.

Asbury Automotive Group Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) (the “Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

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  • Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) (the “Company”), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • We look forward to continuing our journey of becoming the most guest-centric automotive retailer and maintaining our title as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces.”
    Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized the America’s Greatest Workplaces in the United States by conducting a large-scale employer study based on over 389,000 company reviews.
  • Of the 1,000 companies to receive this award, Asbury is proud to be one of the few automotive retailers acknowledged.
  • Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce 'America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023,' highlighting companies that are committed to offering a positive working environment,” said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek’s Global Editor-in-Chief.

RTI International Included in Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 Rankings

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Monday, July 17, 2023

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, was included in Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 rankings following a large-scale, independent study in collaboration with research firm Plant-A Insights Group.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, was included in Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 rankings following a large-scale, independent study in collaboration with research firm Plant-A Insights Group.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2023, as we truly are," said Bucky Fairfax , D.B.A., executive vice president, chief human resources officer.
  • America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 was determined by surveying 61,000 U.S. employees who work for companies that employ at least 1,000 individuals.
  • RTI's recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 underscores the institute's commitment to staff and their professional growth.

Dana Named One of Americas Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek Magazine

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

MAUMEE, Ohio, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it has been named to the inaugural list of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023" by Newsweek magazine.

Key Points: 
  • MAUMEE, Ohio, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it has been named to the inaugural list of "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023" by Newsweek magazine.
  • In cooperation with research firm Plant-A Insights Group, Newsweek conducted an independent study to find America's Greatest Workplaces.
  • "Being named one of America's Greatest Workplaces validates our efforts to provide a place to work where our people and culture can both flourish."
  • Dana has also been recognized throughout the past year by Newsweek as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" for the fourth consecutive year, "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity," and "America's Greatest Workplaces for Women."