‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ Returning to U.S. Theaters for Two Days!!

Audiences can soon re-experience one of director Steven Spielberg’s most iconic films the way it was meant to be seen. According to a recent post from the official Fathom Events X account, Close Encounters of the Third Kind will be returning to the big screen for a limited time this summer. The movie will be screened for two days only on July 7 and July … Continue reading ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ Returning to U.S. Theaters for Two Days!!

Mubi Has Added Over 50 Sony Pictures Films!!

The streaming platform Mubi is massively bolstering its film catalog with an expansive new content deal with Sony Pictures that will bring over 50 classic films to the service per Deadline. All the new films will cycle through the service and be available for certain windows of time with some titles already going live on the platform. Containing a mix of arthouse films and mainstream hits, the haul of films … Continue reading Mubi Has Added Over 50 Sony Pictures Films!!

Summer 2017 Closes with the Worst Labor Day Weekend in 17 Years at the BO!!

Thanks to some stronger-than-expected performances, this weekend ended up better than Mojo‘s forecast and yet, this is still the worst three-day Labor Day weekend in twelve years. The top twelve grossed a combined $51.5 million and you have to go back to 2000, when the top twelve grossed a combined $47 million, to find a worse performance. That said, both The Hitman’s Bodyguard and Annabelle: … Continue reading Summer 2017 Closes with the Worst Labor Day Weekend in 17 Years at the BO!!

‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ Repeats at #1 as New Releases Fail at the BO!!!

No need to sugar coat it, this was a miserable weekend. The combined gross of the top twelve failed to total over $50 million, something that hasn’t happened in an August weekend in over 20 years. In fact, the combined $49 million for the top twelve is the worst since the top twelve combined for $43.5 million in late September 2001. Making matters worse, with … Continue reading ‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ Repeats at #1 as New Releases Fail at the BO!!!

Sony Teases ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ Re-Release!!

Sony released a brand new teaser for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” over the long, 4th of July weekend, prompting reboot and re-release speculation. A new website referencing the 1977 original has also popped up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the science fiction film. A video entitled “This Means Something” was uploaded to the Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube page on Monday, which just … Continue reading Sony Teases ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ Re-Release!!