‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continues Dominance as Disney Crosses $3.6 Billion at the Summer BO!!

Nothing seismic going on in a traditional weak Labor Day weekend in regards to box office fluctuations, but we’ll leave you with this: Disney, together with its 20th Century Studios label, led summer 2024 (May 3-Labor Day) with $1.53 billion thanks to a comeback in brands Pixar with Inside Out 2 and MCU with Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as its Fox brands of Kingdom … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continues Dominance as Disney Crosses $3.6 Billion at the Summer BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

Blame the lack of want-to-see fare in addition to the return-to-school as this penultimate weekend of summer is coming in at $94.5M for all movies, -33% from last weekend. That’s the third lowest weekend of this summer after the first weekend of June/post Memorial Day frame ($66.3M) and the first weekend of May ($73.9M) per Box Office Mojo. Compared to the same weekend a year … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

‘Coraline’ Re-Release Sets New Milestones at the BO!!

Thanks to its fabulous 15th anniversary re-release, LAIKA’s cult hit Coraline is on the verge of hitting box office milestones that have eluded even the more accessible modern movies. Coraline was originally released in 2009, when it emerged as a modest hit, considering its general kookiness. But in its re-release, the film exceeded all expectations, delivering numbers bigger than even the recent 25th anniversary re-issue … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Re-Release Sets New Milestones at the BO!!

‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

So much for the doldrums of August. Between Alien: Romulus and the near $100M-grossing Sony/Wayfarer Studios movie’ It Ends With Us, it’s clear we’ve shaken off all the strike jitters. Disney continues to keep the shine on its 20th Century Studios brand with their own fingerprints on storied franchises as Alien: Romulus settles with $41.5M, the second highest opening ever in the 45-year old franchise … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’: ‘Coraline’ Director Adapting Another Neil Gaiman Story!!

After years since the success of the 2009 animated film, Coraline, director Henry Selick has announced that he would be adapting another of Neil Gaiman‘s works. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a 2013 novel described as a somewhat contrasting story to Coraline, and according to the animation film director, he sees this film as a spiritual sequel to the beloved stop-motion … Continue reading ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’: ‘Coraline’ Director Adapting Another Neil Gaiman Story!!

‘Coraline’ Returns to Theaters for 15th Anniversary in Remastered 3D!!

Steel yourself and hide your eyes as the Other Mother is seeking out victims once again. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the award-winning stop-motion animated film Coraline returns to theaters fully remastered in 3D for a limited run on August 15. A 2D version of the film will also be available. Creators LAIKA Studios are teaming up with Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing to bring … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Returns to Theaters for 15th Anniversary in Remastered 3D!!

‘Coraline’ Returning to Theaters this Summer in 3D!!

Director Henry Selick’s 2009 stop-motion animated feature, Coraline has a devoted fan base. The feature based on Neil Gaiman’s novella of the same name has been a staple horror story for many fans and surprisingly makes more and more sense as you grow up. The film has everything fans can hope for, a mysterious dark world, otherworldly beings, and a curious young protagonist. Now, the … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Returning to Theaters this Summer in 3D!!

‘Coraline’: Fathom Events Adding Additional Screenings Due to Popular Demand!!

Coraline made big waves at the box this week as the film’s two-day Fathom Events screening earned a combined ​​$4.91 million at the domestic box office. Despite the film being 14 years old, audiences still continue to embrace the animated classic, which opened only behind Barbie and Oppenheimer on Monday and Tuesday, showcasing its loyal fanbase that flocked to see the latest screening. The film … Continue reading ‘Coraline’: Fathom Events Adding Additional Screenings Due to Popular Demand!!

LAIKA Sets a Stop-Motion Animation Studio at Bowie State University!!

LAIKA makes beautiful, handcrafted stop-motion animated films rife with personality and panache (if you need a refresher on their CV, check out this exclusive Thanksgiving short they made with all their characters). And now, the studio will help future animators and creators continue their journey on producing their own, personal material. LAIKA will set up a stop-motion animation studio at Bowie State University, a Historically Black … Continue reading LAIKA Sets a Stop-Motion Animation Studio at Bowie State University!!

LAIKA Animation Short Film Characters Gather Its Characters for a Holiday Crossover!! Check It Out!!

LAIKA Animation has created a short film featuring the majority of its film characters, coming together in order to celebrate “Friendsgiving.” The film begins with Mr. Link/Susan from Missing Link walking in with a freshly cooked turkey. Suddenly he drops the turkey, and the moment freezes in time as the camera pulls back to reveal his guests. Sitting at the table are the protagonists from Coraline and ParaNorman, … Continue reading LAIKA Animation Short Film Characters Gather Its Characters for a Holiday Crossover!! Check It Out!!