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‘Champions’: Farhan Akhtar Exits Aamir Khan Produced Remake!!

For a while now, Aamir Khan has been planning a film on the 2018 Spanish sports dramedy, Campeones, titled Champions. In fact, big names like Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan were in the running for the film, however in our last report we had confirmed that none other than filmmaker Farhan Akhtar had signed on. If that was not enough, we had also reported that … Continue reading ‘Champions’: Farhan Akhtar Exits Aamir Khan Produced Remake!!

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‘Champions’: Aamir Khan Approaches Ranbir Kapoor After Salman Khan Opts Out of ‘Campeones’ Adaptation!!

Earlier this year in February it was reported that Salman Khan and Aamir Khan were in talks for the remake of the Spanish film Campeones. As per reports, Aamir had approached Salman to feature as the lead in the Hindi adaptation titled Champions. In fact, it was also revealed that an official announcement on the same was to be made in March. However, since then … Continue reading ‘Champions’: Aamir Khan Approaches Ranbir Kapoor After Salman Khan Opts Out of ‘Campeones’ Adaptation!!

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Champions (2023) Review!!

Synopsis – A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. My Take – At this point, I think we all have seen every form of a comedic sports redemption story throughout the years, and while one might expect … Continue reading Champions (2023) Review!!

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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Sets Franchise-Best Opening with $73.5 Million at the BO!!

John Wick: Chapter 4 shows up for $25.8M, a similar Friday/previews to Saturday trajectory of -12%, as did John Wick Chapter 3. That makes for a revised franchise and Lionsgate pandemic record opening of $73.5M. Worldwide start is also a franchise best, as we always knew it would be, with $137.5M. The Keanu Reeves movie debuted at No. 1 in each of the 71 markets … Continue reading ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Sets Franchise-Best Opening with $73.5 Million at the BO!!

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‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Shocks with Underwhelming $30.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

When New Line/DC’s Shazam: Fury of the Gods hit tracking four weeks ago with a low $35M projection, it was shocking and not shocking to rival distributors. Shocking, because in a spring full of franchise tentpoles, many of which are seeing record opening domestic highs, how can a DC property like Shazam! not keep up with the pack? Not shocking in that — well, it’s a goofy, old Shazam! Now while … Continue reading ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Shocks with Underwhelming $30.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

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‘Scream VI’ Scores Franchise-Best Opening $44.5 Million Weekend at the BO!!

Paramount/Spyglass Media‘s Scream VI is at a new opening high this morning at $44.5M, after a Saturday that eased 20% to $15.4M off a $19.3M Friday. As we’ve said all along, this is a huge weekend for Paramount, with the No. 1 movie, a fireworks SXSW world premiere of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which is already 92% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and nine … Continue reading ‘Scream VI’ Scores Franchise-Best Opening $44.5 Million Weekend at the BO!!

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‘Champions’: Salman Khan in Talks to Star in Aamir Khan Produced ‘Campeones’ Adaptation!!

Aamir Khan had recently announced his decision to take a break from acting and also the idea of stepping back from the official adaptation of Campeones as an actor. In the press release, Aamir however had confirmed the plans of being associated with the film as a producer. And now, the latest we hear is that Aamir has offered Campeones to his close friend, Salman … Continue reading ‘Champions’: Salman Khan in Talks to Star in Aamir Khan Produced ‘Campeones’ Adaptation!!

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‘Champions’ Trailer Sees Woody Harrelson Coaching a Special Olympics Basketball Team!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – It centres on a basketball team training and competing in the Special Olympics under the guidance of an imperfect but dedicated coach Marcus. Directed – Bobby Farrelly Starring – Woody Harrelson, Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Champions’ Trailer Sees Woody Harrelson Coaching a Special Olympics Basketball Team!! Check It Out!!

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‘Champions’: Aamir Khan to Only Produce, Not Act in Hindi remake of Spanish film ‘Campeones’!!

News about Aamir Khan‘s upcoming project Champions has been doing the rounds for a while. Aamir Khan recently made few revelations about Champions during his childhood friend’s event in Delhi. Aamir Khan was recently in the capital city and shared an exciting update about Champions. The actor expressed his thoughts about being in the Producer’s chair for this specific film. “It’s a wonderful script, it’s … Continue reading ‘Champions’: Aamir Khan to Only Produce, Not Act in Hindi remake of Spanish film ‘Campeones’!!

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‘Champions’: Bobby Farrelly’s Special Olympics Film Sets March 24, 2023 Release Date!!

In a wave of recent announcements by Focus Features, Bobby Farrelly’s newest film, Champions, is now set for a wide theatrical release on March 24, 2023. Farrelly, known for his previous collaboration with his brother Peter Farrelly on classic comedies such as There’s Something About Mary and Dumb and Dumber, will be directing the film. The screenplay for Champions will be written by Mark Rizzo … Continue reading ‘Champions’: Bobby Farrelly’s Special Olympics Film Sets March 24, 2023 Release Date!!

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‘Champions’: Bobby Farrelly’s Special Olympics Film Adds Ernie Hudson!!

Ernie Hudson is the latest addition to Bobby Farrelly’s Champions, a movie about a Special Olympics team that features a cast of actors with intellectual disabilities. As Deadline reports, the movie is a Hollywood adaptation of the Goya Award-winning Spanish film Campeones, which follows an arrogant basketball coach who begins to reevaluate his life once he’s forced to lead a team with intellectual disabilities as … Continue reading ‘Champions’: Bobby Farrelly’s Special Olympics Film Adds Ernie Hudson!!

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