And labels like Warner Brothers are under ever greater pressure to deliver new blockbuster acts while cutting costs.

"Before you go see the new blockbuster," said a promo, "find out what really happened."

Disney looks to find its old magic touch with this new blockbuster, which transfers from London with good buzz.

Sales are more than halved, and there is no new blockbuster in sight.

More than one million fans are expected at box offices this weekend to see pint-sized superstar Macaulay Culkin's new blockbuster.

With their relatively low budgets and their potential to become long-playing sleeper hits, bringing in over $300m a year for studios, comedies are the new blockbusters.

The skyscraper has already benefited financially from the new film, beyond any $14 observation deck tours the new blockbuster might inspire.

A new blockbuster aims to give voice to the rage of wives abandoned in favour of more youthful versions.

The new blockbuster, "Batman Returns," grossed $100 million in its first 11 days, making it only the second movie in history to reach that point so quickly.

And there is always the possibility that the titans will offer a new blockbuster or cut prices again.