‘Eternals’ Stays at Top While ‘Clifford’ Barks Loud with $22M 5-Day Opening at the BO!!

Despite the worst reviews ever for a Marvel movie, and a B CinemaScore, the second weekend of Disney/Marvel’s Eternals didn’t implode, hitting $27.5M for the weekend, very close to where we saw it yesterday morning. That’s a -61% decline from its opening weekend, which is at the higher end of projections. The pic made $7.8M Friday, -75%. Through ten days, the Chloe Zhao-directed movie will … Continue reading ‘Eternals’ Stays at Top While ‘Clifford’ Barks Loud with $22M 5-Day Opening at the BO!!

Despite Poor Reviews ‘Eternals’ Opens with $71 Million at the BO!!

Disney was able to keep Eternals intact throughout the weekend hitting a $71M opening amid mediocre audience exits, and the worst reviews of all-time for an MCU title. But know that when this film first landed on tracking four weeks ago, many had it in the $80M-$85M three-day range. Of those attending in the U.S., 46% told Screen Engine/Comscore’s PostTrak that they went to Eternals because … Continue reading Despite Poor Reviews ‘Eternals’ Opens with $71 Million at the BO!!

Antlers (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – In an isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher and her sheriff brother become embroiled with her enigmatic student, whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with a legendary ancestral creature who came before them. My Take – With horror being the most in genre currently it was only natural that director Scott Cooper, known for films like Crazy Heart (2009), Out of the … Continue reading Antlers (2021) Review!!

‘Dune’ Retains Top Spot with $15M+ while ‘Last Night In Soho’ and ‘Antlers’ Disappoint with $4M at the BO!!

The first full Halloween celebration in two years is taking its toll on the domestic box office, a grey cloud which many saw coming, with many trick-or-treating or attending parties last night. Essentially, whenever the holiday falls on a Sunday, it’s poised to gut the weekend as everyone celebrates on Saturday. On the bright side, Comscore is reporting that October rang up the best month … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Retains Top Spot with $15M+ while ‘Last Night In Soho’ and ‘Antlers’ Disappoint with $4M at the BO!!

‘Antlers’: Scott Cooper’s Horror Thriller Set for World Premiere at 2021 Beyond Fest!!

Searchlight Pictures has set the world premiere for Scott Cooper’s new horror-thriller Antlers as the Closing Night selection of the 2021 Beyond Fest, presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque. Cooper is also set to host a horror retrospective in conjunction with Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque this fall. Antlers will premiere at Beyond Fest on October 11th, kicking off a series of events … Continue reading ‘Antlers’: Scott Cooper’s Horror Thriller Set for World Premiere at 2021 Beyond Fest!!

‘Antlers,’ ‘Nightmare Alley’ and Others Set for New Release Dates!!

While the 2021 release calendar is very much up in the air, with big movies still shifting endlessly amongst the uncertainty of the still-very-terrible pandemic, Searchlight today announced the theatrical release dates of several high profile and hugely eagerly titles. Whether or not they’ll make these dates is anybody’s guess, but for now, this is what we’ve got. First up, on July 16, The Night … Continue reading ‘Antlers,’ ‘Nightmare Alley’ and Others Set for New Release Dates!!

‘Angels and Demons’: Scott Cooper Developing True Crime Series Based on Pulitzer-Winning Article!!

Scott Cooper, the director of the bleak western Hostiles and the upcoming horror film Antlers, is making his television debut with Angels & Demons, a true crime limited series based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning article by Thomas French. As reported by Deadline, the show – which is wholly unrelated to the Dan Brown novel and its 2009 film adaptation – will be written and directed … Continue reading ‘Angels and Demons’: Scott Cooper Developing True Crime Series Based on Pulitzer-Winning Article!!

Disney Makes New Shift in Releases; Removes ‘Mulan,’ and ‘French Dispatch’ from Calendar!!

Disney has removed its live-action remake of Mulan and Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch from its theatrical release calendar, the studio announced Thursday. It’s unclear what will come of both films, which have wildly different budgets. Niki Caro‘s epic Mulan remake cost $200 million and Disney has been reluctant to release the film on its nascent streaming service Disney+ or on premium VOD at an … Continue reading Disney Makes New Shift in Releases; Removes ‘Mulan,’ and ‘French Dispatch’ from Calendar!!

Disney Halts Production on ‘Little Mermaid’, and Other Films!!

We suppose this was inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any less unfortunate. It appears that Hollywood is beginning to shut down over concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Disney announced today that it is halting production on a number of films, including those under its 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures banners. The live-action The Little Mermaid remake was due to begin filming in London … Continue reading Disney Halts Production on ‘Little Mermaid’, and Other Films!!

‘Mulan,’ ‘Antlers’ and ‘New Mutants’ See Release Date Push!!

Out of an abundance of caution, Disney has canceled its release plans for Mulan (March 27), The New Mutants (April 3) and Scott Cooper‘s horror movie Antlers (April 17) in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the studio announced Thursday. Unlike No Time to Die and F9, it’s unclear when any of them will hit theaters, though the studio is reportedly exploring release dates later … Continue reading ‘Mulan,’ ‘Antlers’ and ‘New Mutants’ See Release Date Push!!

‘A Head Full of Ghosts’: Margaret Qualley To Lead Director Scott Cooper’s Adaption!!

Margaret Qualley is going to find herself with A Head Full of Ghosts for her next feature film, starring in the adaptation of Paul Tremblay’s psychological horror novel directed by Scott Cooper. Cooper, best known for directing Crazy Heart, Black Mass, and most recently, Hostiles, is taking over directing duties from The Blackcoat’s Daughter director Oz Perkins, who was attached to A Head Full of Ghosts back in 2018. Deadline reports that Scott … Continue reading ‘A Head Full of Ghosts’: Margaret Qualley To Lead Director Scott Cooper’s Adaption!!

‘Antlers’ Final Trailer Brings Some Horror to the Holiday Season!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, become entwined with a young student harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences. Directed – Scott Cooper Starring – Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Antlers’ Final Trailer Brings Some Horror to the Holiday Season!! Check It Out!!

‘Antlers’: New Trailer Dives Deeper Into the Guillermo Del Toro-Produced Horror!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, become entwined with a young student harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences. Directed – Scott Cooper Starring – Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Antlers’: New Trailer Dives Deeper Into the Guillermo Del Toro-Produced Horror!! Check It Out!!

‘Antlers’ First Trailer Brings the Creepy Short Story to Life!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, become entwined with a young student harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences. Directed – Scott Cooper Starring – Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Antlers’ First Trailer Brings the Creepy Short Story to Life!! Check It Out!!

‘Valhalla’: Christian Bale, Director Scott Cooper May Re-team for Secret Project!!!

If you want to be an entertainment reporter, here’s some free advice: Always scroll to the bottom of any Deadline story written by the site’s co-editor-in-chief Mike Fleming Jr., because he often includes little nuggets of information that are too early to merit their own headline. Sure enough, Mike ‘pulled a Fleming’ this morning in a story about new hires and promotions at power producer … Continue reading ‘Valhalla’: Christian Bale, Director Scott Cooper May Re-team for Secret Project!!!

‘Zanbato’: Guillermo del Toro to Direct for J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Paramount!!

Guillermo del Toro has been laying low since winning two Oscars for The Shape of Water but he continues to develop projects for the big screen while he preps Pinocchio for Netflix. To that end, he has signed on to write and direct Zanbato for Paramount and J.J. Abrams‘ Bad Robot, Collider has exclusively learned. Plot details remain under wraps, but sources say that Zanbato … Continue reading ‘Zanbato’: Guillermo del Toro to Direct for J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Paramount!!

‘Antlers’: Filming Begins on Scott Cooper’s Horror Thriller!!!

Fox Searchlight announced today that filming has begun on the horror thriller Antlers, which is the first project to come to fruition under Guillermo del Toro’s deal with the studio that sees him developing live-action projects in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres that he’ll produce, write, and/or direct. The deal was hatched after del Toro’s The Shape of Water won Best Picture for Searchlight, … Continue reading ‘Antlers’: Filming Begins on Scott Cooper’s Horror Thriller!!!

Netflix Announces New Anthology Horror Series ‘Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight’!!

After a successful collaboration between Netflix and Guillermo del Toro on the animated series Trollhunters, the streaming giant and the Oscar-winning filmmaker are now set to work together on a live-action series. Netflix has announced that they are moving forward with Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight. The series is billed as a collection of stories personally curated by del Toro “that are both … Continue reading Netflix Announces New Anthology Horror Series ‘Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight’!!

Guillermo del Toro Signs Overall Deal to Help Curate New Genre Label at Fox Searchlight!!!

Fresh off Oscar wins for Best Picture and Best Director with The Shape of Water, it appears Fox Searchlight is keen on staying in the Guillermo del Toro business. The studio announced today that it has signed a deal with del Toro that covers live-action feature film projects to be written, produced, and/or directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker. In addition, Fox Searchlight is launching a … Continue reading Guillermo del Toro Signs Overall Deal to Help Curate New Genre Label at Fox Searchlight!!!

Guillermo del Toro Set to Direct ‘Nightmare Alley’ Remake; Will Produce Scott Cooper’s ‘Antlers’!!!

Guillermo del Toro is having a pretty good finish to 2017 so far. His latest film, The Shape of Water, has met with critical acclaim and figures to be a serious contender this awards season, and he’s not rushing into another project. However, he still plans to keep busy as Variety reports there are two more projects on the filmmaker’s horizon. First up, he’s set … Continue reading Guillermo del Toro Set to Direct ‘Nightmare Alley’ Remake; Will Produce Scott Cooper’s ‘Antlers’!!!