‘Argylle’ Bombs with $18M Opening at the BO!!

While the theatrical marketplace is starving for big movies post-strike, Apple Original Films‘ $200M pick-up of Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle isn’t cutting it with a $18M domestic/$35M global start, C+ CinemaScore, and 3 stars on Comscore/Screen Engine’s PostTrak. At the end of the day, this multi-supporting actor and actress ensemble isn’t provoking people to drive in their cars to cinemas. Yeah, yeah, that’s about where tracking … Continue reading ‘Argylle’ Bombs with $18M Opening at the BO!!

Mirza BaigFebruary 5, 2024Leave a comment

Box Office

‘The Beekeeper’ Steals Top Spot from ‘Mean Girls’ at the BO!!

Boring weekends always make for intense times at the box office, and this morning, Amazon MGM’s The Beekeeper is looking to steal Paramount’s Mean Girls‘ honey in a third weekend call of $7.4M to $7.3M between the two films. Even if one does the math on both films, Beekeeper has a shot to squeeze ahead by literally a matter of cents. However, all of this … Continue reading ‘The Beekeeper’ Steals Top Spot from ‘Mean Girls’ at the BO!!

Mirza BaigJanuary 29, 2024Leave a comment

Box Office

Slow Weekend Sees ‘Mean Girls’ Retain Top Spot at the BO!!

There’s not much going on at the weekend box office. Yes, point fingers at the dual strikes’ impact on the theatrical schedule. But it’s also January, which typically counts a couple of the year’s lowest-grossing weekends. The 3-day for all titles is looking at $68M, which is not only the first weak weekend of the New Year, but -8% off the same frame a year … Continue reading Slow Weekend Sees ‘Mean Girls’ Retain Top Spot at the BO!!

Mirza BaigJanuary 22, 2024Leave a comment

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‘Mean Girls’ and ‘The Beekeeper’ Deliver Strong Debuts at the BO!!

There were still some theater closures in the Midwest into Saturday from Winter Storm Gerri. But Mean Girls kept on track in the region, the 4-day for the Angourie Rice-Reneé Rapp ensemble still at $32M after a $9.6M Saturday, -17% against Friday, which included previews. Still, without the storm, the notion is that there would be more bucks. But a confidence exudes that business will … Continue reading ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘The Beekeeper’ Deliver Strong Debuts at the BO!!

Mirza BaigJanuary 15, 2024Leave a comment

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‘Wonka’ Drowns ‘Night Swim’ for Top Spot at the BO!!

While the supply of movies was able to keep the two-week holiday box office up over 2022’s by 13%, the lack of a mega tentpole carrying over into the New Year — ala Avatar: The Way of Water — is being felt. The first weekend’s box office of 2024 looks to be down -18% from the same period in 2023, with an estimated $87M. If … Continue reading ‘Wonka’ Drowns ‘Night Swim’ for Top Spot at the BO!!

Mirza BaigJanuary 8, 2024Leave a comment

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‘Wonka’ Tops New Year Weekend With $31M+ at the BO!!

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s delivering the motion picture industry a $9 billion-plus year at the domestic box office, a feat many thought was unimaginable with the lack of a mega-tentpole over the holiday, coupled by a Q4 impacted by the double strikes. These numbers were compiled from Comscore data and Deadline calculations. It was a diversified crop of family and … Continue reading ‘Wonka’ Tops New Year Weekend With $31M+ at the BO!!

Mirza BaigJanuary 1, 2024Leave a comment

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Movie Review, Science Fiction, Scifi

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) Review!!

Synopsis – Arthur must enlist the help of his half-brother Orm in order to protect Atlantis against Black Manta, who has unleashed a devastating weapon in his obsessive quest to avenge his father’s death. My Take – Running for a little over 10 years, the massively decisive DC Extended Universe (DCEU), that began with 2013’s Man of Steel, has finally come to an end. Though the … Continue reading Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) Review!!

Mirza BaigDecember 31, 2023Leave a comment

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‘The Color Purple’ Marks Record-Breaking Debut at the BO!!

Warner Bros –as mostly expected– wound up owning Christmas with its trifecta of Aquaman 2, Wonka and The Color Purple respectively in the top three spots. Speaking of The Color Purple, it came up big — much bigger than expected on its first day with an estimated $18.15M, A CinemaScore, 5 stars and 92% positive. Not only was that haul enough for Color Purple to … Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’ Marks Record-Breaking Debut at the BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 27, 2023Leave a comment

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‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Tops with Underwhelming Opening at the Christmas BO!!

We told you it was going to be slow Sunday, and indeed it was with Warner Bros’ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Wonka being the two highest-grossing movies of the day with $5M and $4.55M, respectively. Warners believes it can still get the James Wan-directed DC movie to $40M in 4-days after a projected $12.3M today, +146% from Christmas Eve. 3-day came in at … Continue reading ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Tops with Underwhelming Opening at the Christmas BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 26, 2023Leave a comment

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Scifi, Superhero, Trailers

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’: New Teaser Previews the 3D Visuals!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Arthur must enlist the help of his half-brother Orm in order to protect Atlantis against Black Manta, who has unleashed a devastating weapon in his obsessive quest to avenge his father’s death. Directed – James Wan Starring – Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Check out the trailer: Your tide is coming in and it’s #InRealD3D. 🌊 #Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – Only … Continue reading ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’: New Teaser Previews the 3D Visuals!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigDecember 17, 2023Leave a comment

Features

James Wan Wants to Go Back to Horror!!

James Wan has proven himself a master of his craft in the last 20 years. Dipping effortlessly between billion-dollar blockbusters and low-budget chillers, the Australian filmmaker is always worth keeping an eye on. But having just completed work on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final film in the extinct DC Extended Universe, he’s looking for something a bit closer to his roots. Wan made … Continue reading James Wan Wants to Go Back to Horror!!

Mirza BaigDecember 12, 2023Leave a comment

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CCXP23’s Star-Studded Lineup Includes ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Furiosa’ Cast and Directors!!

As Brazil gears up to get the tenth edition of its massively popular Comic-Con Experience (CCXP) this December, Warner Bros. decided to reveal the overwhelming presence that it will have at the event. Today, the studio revealed that Jason Momoa, Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and others will take the stage to talk about upcoming cinema releases. The studio also revealed that high-profile … Continue reading CCXP23’s Star-Studded Lineup Includes ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Furiosa’ Cast and Directors!!

Mirza BaigNovember 23, 2023November 23, 2023Leave a comment

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Scifi, Superhero, Trailers

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’: New Teaser Teases a Dark Adventure for the DC Hero!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Arthur must enlist the help of his half-brother Orm in order to protect Atlantis against Black Manta, who has unleashed a devastating weapon in his obsessive quest to avenge his father’s death. Directed – James Wan Starring – Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’: New Teaser Teases a Dark Adventure for the DC Hero!! Check It Out!!