‘The Bad Guys’ Steals Top Spot from ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ with $24 Million at the BO!!

As the pandemic eases and the town questions what works on the big screen, the answers are largely family films, even if they are dated three weekends in a row. We’re talking about Universal/Dreamworks Animation’s overperformance of its $69M production The Bad Guys, which is notching a solid debut of $24M and a great A CinemaScore. Per EntTelligence, the Pierre Perifel directed animated movie drew … Continue reading ‘The Bad Guys’ Steals Top Spot from ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ with $24 Million at the BO!!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Opens to a Franchise-Low $43 Million at the BO!!

If there’s still a five-picture plan in place for Fantastic Beasts, clearly after this weekend’s $43M opening for The Secrets of Dumbledore, it’s time to pivot the Harry Potter franchise. That’s the lowest opening ever stateside for a J.K. Rowling Wizarding World movie, and it’s probably not prudent for the studio to go for another low opening record on the next project from the franchise. … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Opens to a Franchise-Low $43 Million at the BO!!

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Breaks Video Game Adaptations Record with $71 Million Debut at the BO!!

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is outstripping the three-day opening results of its 2020 original movie — which, keep in mind, was over a holiday weekend — with $71M. For Jim Carrey, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is his biggest domestic opener on a three-day basis, beating the $68M start of Bruce Almighty in 2003. Sonic 2‘s updated gross is after an estimated $26M Saturday, which was up … Continue reading ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Breaks Video Game Adaptations Record with $71 Million Debut at the BO!!

‘Ambulance’: New Featurette Sees Michael Bay Pulling Off the Drone Shots!! Check It Out!!

Say what you will about his movies, but director Michael Bay has a distinct, immediately identifiable visual style, and a major reason behind that is his dedication to upping the ante with every new project. A new featurette for his latest action film, Ambulance, reveals the maverick drone photography that Bay deployed this time around. His executive producer Michael Kase said in the two-minute featurette … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’: New Featurette Sees Michael Bay Pulling Off the Drone Shots!! Check It Out!!

Ambulance (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – Two robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry. My Take – No matter the genre or the film’s plot, with his signature style omnipresent, I think we can all agree that you can spot a Michael Bay (The Rock, Transformers) film from a mile away. A self-indulgent style which over the years has become both a bane and boon. While his crowd … Continue reading Ambulance (2022) Review!!

Universal Movies to Stream on Peacock After 45 Days of Theatrical Release!!

Over the course of the pandemic, studios have been renegotiating deals with film exhibitors to create new ways for fans to watch upcoming films without risking their health. Now, Universal is changing its distribution as well. Announced Thursday, the streaming service Peacock will now host most feature films from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as early as forty-five days after their theatrical run. The distribution model … Continue reading Universal Movies to Stream on Peacock After 45 Days of Theatrical Release!!

‘Ambulance’ Poster Teases Michael Bay’s Next!! Check It Out!!

The poster for Michael Bay’s newest action-thriller movie Ambulance has been revealed ahead of the film’s February 18, 2022 release date. The film seems like it will be a bumpy ride for the cast, which includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eiza González. Ambulance is based on a 2005 Dutch film of the same name made by Laurits Munch-Petersen and Lars Andreas Pedersen. Ambulance … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’ Poster Teases Michael Bay’s Next!! Check It Out!!

‘Ambulance’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Joins the Michael Bay Thriller!!

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has come on board the Michael Bay thriller “Ambulance” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, with shooting expected early next month. “Ambulance” was first announced a month ago with plot details under tight wraps. The script, written by Chris Fedak, is based on a 2005 Dutch thriller about two brothers on the run from the police. They go on to steal an ambulance without knowing … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Joins the Michael Bay Thriller!!

‘Ambulance’: Eiza González and Dylan O’Brien in Talks to Join Jake Gyllenhaal in Michael Bay Thriller!!

After teaming with two of Fox’s Marvel stars on his last action-packed project, Michael Bay is looking to the MCU as he has entered talks with Spider-Man: Far From Home‘s Jake Gyllenhaal to star in his upcoming thriller Ambulance, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film, which is being penned by Chuck and Prodigal Son co-creator Chris Fedak, is being described as “a three-hander that tells of two brothers that steal an … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’: Eiza González and Dylan O’Brien in Talks to Join Jake Gyllenhaal in Michael Bay Thriller!!

‘Ambulance’: Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Star in Michael Bay’s Remake of Danish Thriller!!

Much like the bus from Speed or even the boat from Speed 2: Cruise Control, Michael Bay simply cannot be stopped. Hot off of producing a pandemic thriller during an actual pandemic like an absolute madman, Bay is reportedly putting together another action extravaganza with Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to star. According to Deadline, the film—reportedly a remake of the 2005 Danish thriller Ambulance—has a … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’: Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Star in Michael Bay’s Remake of Danish Thriller!!

‘Ambulance’: Michael Bay in Talks to Direct Remake of Danish Thriller!!

According to Discussing Film, blockbuster filmmaker Michael Bay is currently in negotiations to helm the upcoming American remake of Ambulance, based on 2005’s Danish psychological thriller film of the same name. Production is expected to begin in January in Los Angeles. Directed by Laurits Munch-Petersen, the original film centers around bank robbery involving a returned veteran from Afghanistan and his brother. However, the robbery didn’t … Continue reading ‘Ambulance’: Michael Bay in Talks to Direct Remake of Danish Thriller!!