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Box Office

‘Barbarian’ and ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ Dominate Slow Weekend at the BO!!

The late summer/early fall box office woes continue. Though the new releases opened well on their own terms in this post Labor Day weekend (which was once set to have Salem’s Lot come out, alas it was delayed), they weren’t enough to keep this from becoming the year’s second worst grossing weekend. With an overall box office of $40.3 million, it comes in only ahead … Continue reading ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ Dominate Slow Weekend at the BO!!

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Idris Elba Not Interested in Taking Up 007 Role!!

The famous James Bond franchise needs a new star performer with the exit of Daniel Craig, and given this development, casting rumors have abounded that the role should be taken up by Three Thousand Years of Longing star Idris Elba. The British actor has, however, poured water on those embers of hope as he does not believe that the role is one for him. The … Continue reading Idris Elba Not Interested in Taking Up 007 Role!!

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Re-Release and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Fighting to Take Top Spot at the BO!!

$3 tickets on National Cinema Day helped drive even more audiences to the highest-grossing movie of the year to date, Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick, putting the highest-grossing Tom Cruise movie over the $700M mark in its 15th weekend. However, Saturday’s discount day has many distribution box office analysts confused on what exactly is the No. 1 film for the weekend. They say it’s Top Gun: … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Re-Release and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Fighting to Take Top Spot at the BO!!

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‘The Invitation’ Leads Worst Weekend of this Summer with $7M at the BO!!!

The bowels of the summer box office have been reached, with Sony’s new C CinemaScore horror movie The Invitation leading with $7M at 3,114 theaters. Like the late Andy Rooney, I get a lot of mail from sources. But in this instance, it’s about why it’s important to be gentle when covering the box office: We’re still in the pandemic, we’re not back yet, it’s not … Continue reading ‘The Invitation’ Leads Worst Weekend of this Summer with $7M at the BO!!!

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‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Overpowers ‘Beast’ with $20M+ Opening at the BO!!

While Crunchyroll’s Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is coming in at the lower end of what we foresaw yesterday with $20.1M (still significantly more than what we were spotting Friday AM), Universal’s Beast grew some teeth last night, improving its 3-day from $10.1M to now $11.57M. That’s after a $4.27M Saturday that’s -1% from Friday + previews’ $4.3M. Some rival distributors believe Super Hero made more at $21M. … Continue reading ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Overpowers ‘Beast’ with $20M+ Opening at the BO!!

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Adventure, Horror, Movie Review

Beast (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – A father and his two teenage daughters find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator. My Take – Stories of man vs. animal aren’t new, but what separates them (widely) is the successful level of execution in creating the horror and suspense as the dominant species tries to make it to the … Continue reading Beast (2022) Review!!

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Adventure, Horror, Trailers

‘Beast’ Trailer Sees Idris Elba Fending Off a Vengeful Lion!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A father and his two teenage daughters find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator. Directed – Baltasar Kormákur Starring – Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Leah Jeffries Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Beast’ Trailer Sees Idris Elba Fending Off a Vengeful Lion!! Check It Out!!

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New Posters of ‘Lightyear’, ‘M3GAN’ and More Revealed at CinemaCon!!

If there’s one thing you’re expected to do at CinemaCon it’s get excited about future releases in theaters. The event, which started today in Las Vegas and stretches all the way to Thursday, April 28, is especially significant this time around, since it represents the movie industry’s return to form after a couple of pandemic years that made (and still makes) the future completely uncertain. … Continue reading New Posters of ‘Lightyear’, ‘M3GAN’ and More Revealed at CinemaCon!!

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Cannes Film Festival 2022 Announces Lineup!! Check It Out!!

One of the world’s most respected film festivals, Cannes, announced today the slate of new films that will be featured throughout the two-week event. As per tradition, the festival unites established industry professionals and newcomers and provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase their latest work and talk about their vision. In 2022, the event reaches its landmark 75th edition and has selected over 40 … Continue reading Cannes Film Festival 2022 Announces Lineup!! Check It Out!!

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‘Beast’: Idris Elba Set to Star in ‘Everest’ Director’s Survival Thriller!!

Golden Globe winner Idris Elba is set to star in Universal’s survival thriller Beast, which will find him running from a killer lion. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, reporting that Baltasar Kormakur (Everest) will direct from a script by Ryan Engle (Rampage) that was based on an original idea by Jaime Primak-Sullivan, who will serve as an executive producer on the project. Will Packer … Continue reading ‘Beast’: Idris Elba Set to Star in ‘Everest’ Director’s Survival Thriller!!

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‘Infinity War’ Tops $1 Billion Internationally, As New Releases Open Below Expectations at the BO!!!

Disney and Marvel‘s Avengers: Infinity War had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. The superhero feature topped the domestic box office for the third weekend in a row, delivered the second largest opening in China ever*, became the eighth largest domestic release of all-time, fifth largest global release and became the first superhero film to ever top $1 billion internationally. Beyond Infinity War‘s continued success, the … Continue reading ‘Infinity War’ Tops $1 Billion Internationally, As New Releases Open Below Expectations at the BO!!!

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Jessie Buckley’s Thriller ‘Beast’ Scheduled for Spring Release!!!

30West is partnering with Roadside Attractions for a spring U.S. theatrical release of Michael Pearce’s psychological thriller “Beast,” starring Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, and Geraldine James. 30West acquired the North American distribution rights from Protagonist Pictures out of the Toronto International Film Festival where it premiered. “Beast” will make its U.S. debut in the Spotlight section of the Sundance Film Festival in January. The movie, … Continue reading Jessie Buckley’s Thriller ‘Beast’ Scheduled for Spring Release!!!

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