The entertainment industry has managed to stay relatively strong despite the struggling economy in the United States. This is due in large part to the fact that movies, television and video games offer a welcome escape from the frustrations that often occur in times like these. Theaters that offer bargain prices for early show times have done when well in attracting consumers to come to their doors and spend an evening at the movies. This is been reflected in the continual release of big blockbusters that have graced the silver screen. This has allowed both filmmakers and movie theaters to survive the storm of the economy very well.
Another way in which the entertainment industry has remained active in this economy is in the release of films with a deeper message, quality acting and strong story lines. Films such as “The Adjustment Bureau” and “Inception” have done well at the box office and reflect this quality effort in film making. Hollywood has also turned once again to popular comic book heroes for films such as “The Green Hornet.” This film has drawn attention due to its smart martial arts action and quality acting. These are always a sure hit with movie fans. This is also reflected in films that use the new 3-D technology to heighten the film experience.
This industry has also stayed at the top by turning to literature, especially children’s literature, to a great extent for finding film potential stories. Movies such as the Harry Potter series, “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Prince Caspian: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” have received popular acclaim from all ages. Filmmakers already have a solid storyline to work with due to the hard work of authors who have made these books the new classics. As the films keep coming out, Hollywood is sure to continue to mine these ready resources to create quality films.