When did Brandon Gray launch Box Office Mojo?
Brandon Gray launched Box Office Mojo on the 7th of August 1998. The site initially aimed to predict the top ten highest-grossing films in the United States for the upcoming weekend.
Common questions about Box Office Mojo
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who purchased Box Office Mojo in 2008?
Amazon.com purchased Box Office Mojo in July 2008 through its subsidiary IMDb. This acquisition fundamentally changed the site's business model and accessibility for all users.
When did Box Office Mojo close its forums?
Box Office Mojo closed its forums on the 2nd of November 2011 along with all user accounts. Members were invited to join IMDb's message boards instead, which were eventually closed on the 20th of February 2017.
What happened to Box Office Mojo on the 23rd of October 2019?
Box Office Mojo unveiled a significant redesign on the 23rd of October 2019 and was rebranded as Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro. The new design moved much of its content behind a paywall and was heavily criticized by long-time users.
When did Box Office Mojo make certain paywalled features free again?
Box Office Mojo made certain features that had been locked behind the paywall free again on the 31st of March 2020. These included the brand, franchise, and genre lists which were reorganized under a new section called Indices.