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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sets $45M+ Opening Propelling Franchise Past $1B at the BO!!

No snowstorm or sour reviews stood in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s path this weekend, as the Gil Kenan-directed, Jason Reitman-produced sequel minted a $45.2M opening after a nice spike on Saturday from families. Yesterday came in at $16.8M, 5% ahead of Friday/previews’ $16M. If the numbers hold up, that’s the second-best start ever for a Ghostbusters’ movie after the 2016 female ensemble of Kirsten Wiig, Melissa … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sets $45M+ Opening Propelling Franchise Past $1B at the BO!!

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Bob Marley: One Love (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. My Take – Admittedly, I never knew much about Bob Marley. Other than occasionally stumbling upon and enjoying some of his popular songs, I was aware of only basic facts like how the legendary reggae pioneer inspired many with his philosophy on life and love. Messages that … Continue reading Bob Marley: One Love (2024) Review!!

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‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Dominates Hold While New Films Fail at the BO!!

The whole marketplace is coming in lighter than expected at $89M, which is -3% off from the same frame a year ago when Shazam Fury of the Gods did $30M. That’s exactly what the second weekend is for Kung Fu Panda 4which is a great hold at -48%, rising to $107.7M stateside running total. Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune Part Two isn’t far behind with $29.1M, -37%, … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Dominates Hold While New Films Fail at the BO!!

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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Dethrones ‘Dune: Part Two’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

With both this week’s new release, Kung Fu Panda 4, and last week’s holdover hit, Dune: Part Two, over-performing at the domestic box office, the theatergoing business is witnessing a much-needed uptick this weekend after so-so results in the new year. While the Oscars will no doubt provide a customary bump in revenue for the winners, the box office conversation this weekend is mainly going … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Dethrones ‘Dune: Part Two’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

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‘Dune: Part Two’ Marks Blockbuster Debut with $178.5M Global Opening the BO!!

It pays to wait. With a near 600M social media draw boosted by Zendaya, Dave Bautista, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler, the move for Legendary/Warner Bros‘ Dune: Part Two from the strike-stricken desert of the first weekend of November to early March has yielded an $81.5M domestic (as we first told you last night, it hit $80M) and $178.5M global opening. EntTelligence says … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’ Marks Blockbuster Debut with $178.5M Global Opening the BO!!

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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stays on Top as ‘Ordinary Angels’ and ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

Grosses haven’t changed seismically from yesterday in what is hopefully the last less-than-$70M weekend for a while. Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love is coming in at $13.5M, -53%, for a $71.1M total by EOD. But here’s the short and sweet takeaway from today: Exhibition (and studios) scream that they need product coming out of Covid, and even more so after the strikes turned the first … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stays on Top as ‘Ordinary Angels’ and ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stomps ‘Madame Web’ with $51M Opening at the BO!!

Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love is going to be so high this weekend with a $51M 6-day that the Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed movie is going to post a 3-day of $27.7M. That’s higher than Paramount’s own Rocketman ($25.7M), which happened during the pre-pandemic summer days of May-June 2019. Bob Marley isn’t that far from the $31.2M opening of Warner Bros.’ 2022 Elvis. Essentially, Bob Marley: … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stomps ‘Madame Web’ with $51M Opening at the BO!!

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‘One Love’: New Featurette Celebrates Bob Marley’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

Bob Marley’s son, Ziggy Marley, is here to remind the historical and musical legend’s fans that the late performer was so much more than just an artist. In a featurette for the upcoming biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, Marley, who serves as a producer on the film, celebrates his father’s legacy and message of spreading hope and peace to the world. In a one-on-one interview, … Continue reading ‘One Love’: New Featurette Celebrates Bob Marley’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Trailer Teases the Life and Legacy of the Late Reggae Icon!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A look at the life of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley. Directed – Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring – Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Trailer Teases the Life and Legacy of the Late Reggae Icon!! Check It Out!!

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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Release Date Pushed to February 14, 2024!!

What better day to celebrate the man who shared nothing but messages of love and positivity than on Valentine’s Day? Bob Marley fans will be able to rush to theaters on February 14, 2024, to celebrate the life and music of one of the biggest icons who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. For the first time, fans can witness Reggae icon … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Release Date Pushed to February 14, 2024!!

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Paramount to Continue Releasing High-Profile Movies Despite Ongoing Strike!!

Despite the industrial action which is holding Hollywood’s feet to the fire, the studios are continuing to act bullish about matters, due to the completed slate of projects they have at their disposal. On Tuesday, amidst the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, Paramount Global conducted its second-quarter earnings call. Following the trend set by other significant media corporations that have already disclosed their … Continue reading Paramount to Continue Releasing High-Profile Movies Despite Ongoing Strike!!

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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Revealed as Official Title of Bob Marley Biopic!!

Bob Marley: One Love is the official title of the highly-anticipated biopic about the king of reggae. The news was shared by Bob Marley’s older son, Ziggy Marley, during Paramount’s panel at CinemaCon 2023. Written and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard), Bob Marley: One Love will explore the life and career of one of the most influential songwriters in history. As one of … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Revealed as Official Title of Bob Marley Biopic!!

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Lashana Lynch to Play Bob Marley’s Wife in Upcoming Biopic!!

The upcoming untitled Bob Marley biopic has gained a new cast member in Bond girl Lashana Lynch. Lynch, who just starred in No Time to Die, will play Marley’s beloved wife, Rita Marley. The search for the best actor to play Rita was extensive, with the casting team looking for the perfect fit who is also of Jamaican descent. Lynch, who is from England with … Continue reading Lashana Lynch to Play Bob Marley’s Wife in Upcoming Biopic!!

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Kingsley Ben-Adir led Bob Marley Biopic Set for January 12, 2024 Release!!

Bob Marley fans now know when they can see the story of his life and career on the big screen. Deadline reports that King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green‘s untitled biopic about the musician will be released on January 12, 2024, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic reggae musician. Green told Collider in November 2021 that the film would focus primarily on the making of … Continue reading Kingsley Ben-Adir led Bob Marley Biopic Set for January 12, 2024 Release!!

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Kingsley Ben-Adir to Play Bob Marley in Paramount’s Biopic!!

Paramount‘s currently untitled Bob Marley biopic has just cast Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician. After a yearlong search for the right actor to play the iconic reggae frontman, the studio landed on Ben-Adir, fresh off a turn as another historical icon, Malcolm X, in Regina King’s critically acclaimed directorial debut, One Night in Miami. No other cast members have been announced, and plot details … Continue reading Kingsley Ben-Adir to Play Bob Marley in Paramount’s Biopic!!

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‘I’ll Be Watching’: ‘The 100’ Stars Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley Reunite for New Sci-Fi Thriller!!

The 100 stars Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley are reuniting in the new sci-fi thriller I’ll Be Watching. I’ll Be Watching is produced by Benacus Entertainment in association with RNF Productions and is directed by Free Dead or Alive director and writer Erik Bernard. St. Agatha writer Sara Sometti Michaels and Elisa Manzini, who recently wrote the screenplay for Angel Baby, have penned the script. … Continue reading ‘I’ll Be Watching’: ‘The 100’ Stars Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley Reunite for New Sci-Fi Thriller!!

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‘King Richard’ Director Reinaldo Marcus Green Helming Bob Marley Biopic!!

Director Reinaldo Marcus Green confirmed he’s helming a Bob Marley biopic and revealed new details about the project during an exclusive interview for King Richard with Collider‘s Steven Weintraub. Green said that the biopic is not only real but that he’s already looking for the right angle to deal with the life of the iconic reggae singer and political activist. One of the pioneers of … Continue reading ‘King Richard’ Director Reinaldo Marcus Green Helming Bob Marley Biopic!!

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