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With $4.9 Billion Disney Tops 2022 at the Worldwide BO!!

Walt Disney wins 2022, at least in terms of box office grosses. It should come as no surprise that Disney had yet another strong year and finished No. 1 among studios at the box office both domestically and globally. Disney ended the year with a grand total of $4.9 billion grossed worldwide and $2 billion domestic across the 16 theatrical releases of last year. This … Continue reading With $4.9 Billion Disney Tops 2022 at the Worldwide BO!!

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‘The Batman’ Crosses $300 Million Domestically as ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Opens Strong at the BO!!

In a weekend without major studio wide releases, Crunchyroll’s anime prequel Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is providing cash to exhibition. On Friday, including previews, the pic did $8.7M I’m informed, another $5.4M on Saturday for a solid $17.7M weekend in 2nd; which is 17% under the $21.2M opening of Funimation’s Demon Slayer last April. Box office analytics firm EntTelligence reports that 1.3M bought tickets to Jujutsu Kaisen 0 vs. Demon … Continue reading ‘The Batman’ Crosses $300 Million Domestically as ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Opens Strong at the BO!!

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‘The Batman’ Continues Strong Hold with $66 Million at the BO!!

Even with AMC, Regal, and Cinemark reducing their ticket prices for the second weekend of Warner Bros.’ The Batman, the DC film had a phenomenal hold of -51% in weekend 2 with $66M. If you back out the $21.6M previews form last weekend’s $134M opening, the second weekend hold for the Matt Reeves movie is even better at -41%. Batman‘s second weekend beats the second … Continue reading ‘The Batman’ Continues Strong Hold with $66 Million at the BO!!

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‘The Batman’ Enacts His Vengeance with $128.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

In another clear sign that moviegoing is alive and well despite ceasing during the pandemic, Warner Bros.’ The Batman is delivering the second-best opening since 2019. That’s after Spider-Man: No Way Home with $128.5M after a $43.2M Saturday, which was -24% against the pic’s opening Friday+previews. Around the globe, Batman made $248.5M. There’s a very good chance by tomorrow AM that Batman could rise beyond $130M. … Continue reading ‘The Batman’ Enacts His Vengeance with $128.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

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A 3rd ‘Hercule Poirot’ Film Has Already Been Written!!

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell talked about the studio’s recent and popular movies, and upcoming titles such as the sequels for Free Guy, Avatar, and Planet of the Apes. Asbell also took a little time to praise and talk about the Hercule Poirot film series, which has proven itself quite successful at the box office and … Continue reading A 3rd ‘Hercule Poirot’ Film Has Already Been Written!!

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‘Uncharted’ Sticks to Top Spot as the World Prepares for ‘The Batman’ to Rule at the BO!!

Before a big tentpole comes into the marketplace, there’s typically a lull at the box office. But it’s an even bigger lull when the major studios don’t have any new wide entries. Everyone is waiting for Warner Bros. The Batman next weekend, and many sources tell me it’s bound easily for a $100M+ opening, in fact $115M+, and the advance ticket sales are there to … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ Sticks to Top Spot as the World Prepares for ‘The Batman’ to Rule at the BO!!

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‘Uncharted’ and ‘Dog’ Climb to an Unexpected $51M and $18M Opening at the BO!!

There’s plenty to be happy about at the Presidents Day weekend box office with many truths proven as Sony’s Uncharted overperforms to $51M over 4-days, and MGM/UAR’s female skewing Dog rises to $18M. Among them, a frosh videogame IP proved to work, again, in February. Sony deserves a lot of applause in backing a videogame feature adaptation, which are often risky projects, and casting it up with Tom Holland … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ and ‘Dog’ Climb to an Unexpected $51M and $18M Opening at the BO!!

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Death on the Nile (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. My Take – Released in 2017, Murder on the Orient Express, director-actor Kenneth Branagh‘s adaption of Agatha Christie’s best-known novel, was pleasant enough but unremarkable experience, that managed to surprise everyone by creating enough buzz to garner $352 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. Unsurprisingly, a … Continue reading Death on the Nile (2022) Review!!

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‘Death On The Nile’ Drowns Competition With a Quiet $12.8M at the BO!!

Two major studios this weekend took a bold swing and decided to go after the challenged older female demo over Valentine’s Day weekend in a continued pandemic. While the results were in line with projections, they wouldn’t be anything to brag about in a pre-pandemic marketplace. There’s also an argument that the Super Bowl today slows Sunday business. However, both these titles were aimed at … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’ Drowns Competition With a Quiet $12.8M at the BO!!

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‘Death on the Nile’ Gets New Character Posters and Special Look Video!! Check It Out!!

After multiple delays due to behind-the-scenes studio acquisitions and the coronavirus pandemic shuttering theaters around the world, 20th Century Studios‘ Death on the Nile adaptation is set to hit theaters in one month, after initially having a release date that would have seen a Christmas 2019 debut. To celebrate the film’s upcoming arrival, an all-new look at the film has been released that spotlights what … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’ Gets New Character Posters and Special Look Video!! Check It Out!!

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‘Death on the Nile’: Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Adaption Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Adaption Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘Billion Dollar Spy’: Armie Hammer Dropped From Another Film in Wake of Sexual Assault Allegations!!

Armie Hammer has been dropped from another film, in the wake of sexual assault allegations and continuous online chatter that has been spiraling across social media since the beginning of the year. Hammer is no longer attached to the thriller “Billion Dollar Spy,” Variety has learned exclusively. Hammer was set to star opposite Mads Mikkelsen in the Cold War drama that comes from filmmaker Amma … Continue reading ‘Billion Dollar Spy’: Armie Hammer Dropped From Another Film in Wake of Sexual Assault Allegations!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Moves Release Date to Sept 24, 2021!!

Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage‘s release date keeps getting delayed. Now, the Venom sequel has been given a one-week release date push, as reported by Variety. The new date for Venom 2‘s theatrical release is September 24, moved from its previously September 17 date. The news comes less than two weeks after Venom 2 moved from June to September, in order to escape F9’s much-anticipated premiere. With the new … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Moves Release Date to Sept 24, 2021!!

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‘Death On The Nile’ Release Moves to Feb. 11, 2022!!

While Disney’s seismic theatrical release changes with Black Widow, Cruella and Luca today were on the top of everybody’s minds, it was easy to ignore the elephant in the corner of the room. We’re specifically talking about Kenneth Branagh’s mystery ensemble Death on the Nile starring Armie Hammer, who has been besieged in an alleged sex scandal. The 20th Century Studios production, which reportedly cost $90M and … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’ Release Moves to Feb. 11, 2022!!

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‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Moves Release Date to Sept 17, 2021!!

Sony has announced that it is moving Venom: Let There Be Carnage to September, thereby avoiding a box office clash with Universal‘s F9 in June. The Venom sequel will now open on Sept. 17, 2021, nearly three months after it had previously been slated for release on June 25. Universal recently parked its own action-packed sequel on that date, forcing a standoff that ended with … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Moves Release Date to Sept 17, 2021!!

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‘This Sceptred Isle’: Kenneth Branagh Hops to Play Boris Johnson in the Pandemic-Set Series!!

Kenneth Branagh has lined up his next big acting challenge: Transform into UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and play the political figure for a new television show. Branagh has been keeping us on our toes recently with a variety of attention-grabbing projects (for better and for worse). Back in June 2020, the Branagh-directed YA feature Artemis Fowl was finally released on Disney+ to mixed-to-negative reviews. Then, just a few months later, … Continue reading ‘This Sceptred Isle’: Kenneth Branagh Hops to Play Boris Johnson in the Pandemic-Set Series!!

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Disney Sets New Release Dates for ‘Free Guy’, ‘The King’s Man’, and ‘Death on the Nile’!!

Disney remains committed to the theatrical experience, or at least more so than WarnerMedia, which will attempt a hybrid theatrical/streaming release strategy in 2021. Disney is sticking to its theatrical release dates for most of its features for the time being, which means that its 20th Century Studios fare, which is more mature and would have a harder time finding a place on Disney+ like … Continue reading Disney Sets New Release Dates for ‘Free Guy’, ‘The King’s Man’, and ‘Death on the Nile’!!

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‘Free Guy’ and ‘Death on the Nile’ See Indefinite Release Date Shifts!!

Disney has delivered another blow to the winter 2020 theatrical schedule, removing two of its December films, the Ryan Reynolds-led action comedy Free Guy and Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile, from its release calendar. Both films have been postponed with no new release dates set. The House of Mouse announced another shake-up to the Disney release calendar, undating both Free Guy, initially dated on December 11, … Continue reading ‘Free Guy’ and ‘Death on the Nile’ See Indefinite Release Date Shifts!!

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CinemaCon Bumps 2021 Moves from April to Aug!!

The National Association of Theater Owners has decided to delay its annual CinemaCon event from late April to the end of summer, and the next edition will now take place Aug. 23-26, 2021. CinemaCon happens to be one of my favorite events on the industry calendar, and I greatly enjoy my pilgrimage to Las Vegas each year — not just for gambling purposes, but because … Continue reading CinemaCon Bumps 2021 Moves from April to Aug!!

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‘Death on the Nile’ Trailer Teases Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Update!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Directed – Kenneth Branagh Starring – Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’ Trailer Teases Kenneth Branagh’s Next Agatha Christie Update!! Check It Out!!

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Disney Makes New Shift in Releases; Removes ‘Mulan,’ and ‘French Dispatch’ from Calendar!!

Disney has removed its live-action remake of Mulan and Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch from its theatrical release calendar, the studio announced Thursday. It’s unclear what will come of both films, which have wildly different budgets. Niki Caro‘s epic Mulan remake cost $200 million and Disney has been reluctant to release the film on its nascent streaming service Disney+ or on premium VOD at an … Continue reading Disney Makes New Shift in Releases; Removes ‘Mulan,’ and ‘French Dispatch’ from Calendar!!

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Kenneth Branagh’s Next Set to Be a Self Written Small and Personal Film!!

Kenneth Branagh hasn’t produced or directed his own script since his The Magic Flute adaptation hit theaters in 2006. In the meantime, he’s been busy introducing Chris Hemsworth‘s Thor into the MCU, adapting Agatha Christie mysteries into blockbusters, and appearing in Christopher Nolan movies about WWII battles and time inversion. Big, big stuff, basically. However, when Collider’s Steve Weintraub sat down with Branagh to discuss … Continue reading Kenneth Branagh’s Next Set to Be a Self Written Small and Personal Film!!

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‘And Then There Were None’: Another Agatha Christie Film Adaption in the Works!!

According to Deadline, 20th Century Studios is in the process of developing a brand new film adaptation of And Then There Were None, based on acclaimed author Agatha Christie‘s mystery novel of the same name. Described as a fresh new take on the classic story, the film will be penned by husband and wife writing duo Anna Waterhouse and Joe Shrapnel, who co-wrote the screenplay … Continue reading ‘And Then There Were None’: Another Agatha Christie Film Adaption in the Works!!

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Gal Gadot Producing Film Adaptation of Novel Banned in Israeli Schools!!

Gal Gadot is partnering with Keshet International on a film adaptation of a novel banned from school reading lists by the Israeli government because of its depiction of an Israeli-Palestinian romance. The “Wonder Woman” star and her husband, Jaron Varsano, will be co-producing the film with Keshet Studios through Pilot Wave, the production company the couple founded together. The project is based on the controversial … Continue reading Gal Gadot Producing Film Adaptation of Novel Banned in Israeli Schools!!

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‘Death on the Nile’ Announces Full Cast as Production Begins!!

20th Century Fox has officially announced the start of production on Death on the Nile, the follow-up to 2017’s Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, which sees Kenneth Branagh returning to the director’s chair as well as reprising the role of master detective Hercule Poirot. The official synopsis for the film reads: In “Death on the Nile,” Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian adventure aboard a … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’ Announces Full Cast as Production Begins!!

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‘Death On The Nile’: Ali Fazal Joins the Upcoming Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

After his major motion picture titular lead in Victoria and Abdul, actor Ali Fazal will now be starring opposite the globally renowned and loved Gal Gadot most famously known as playing the role of Wonder Woman. The duo are set to star in the on screen modern day adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel “Death On the Nile” and is set be directed by Kenneth Branagh. … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’: Ali Fazal Joins the Upcoming Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

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‘Death on the Nile’: Russell Brand in Negotiations to Join!!!

Russell Brand is in negotiations to join Kenneth Branagh in 20th Century Fox’s whodunit Death on the Nile, the sequel to 2017’s Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, Collider has exclusively learned. Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Letitia Wright, Tom Bateman and four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening are among those expected to star in the film, which is based on Christie’s 1937 novel of … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Russell Brand in Negotiations to Join!!!

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Gal Gadot to Play Hedy Lamarr in a Limited Series!!

Gal Gadot is about to play a real-life Wonder Woman in her next project and it marks a major first in the action star’s career. In addition to other projects she has in the pipeline, Gadot is set to portray the iconic actress Hedy Lamarr in a new limited series for Showtime. According to EW, the series will focus on Lamarr’s life and career on and … Continue reading Gal Gadot to Play Hedy Lamarr in a Limited Series!!

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‘Death on the Nile’: Annette Bening in Talks To Join Kenneth Branagh’s Sequel!!!

As Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile picks up steam, Deadline has reported that Captain Marvel’s Annette Bening has begun talks to join the Murder on the Orient Express sequel, with the actress up for the role of Euphemia. Death on the Nile will see Branagh reprise his role as master detective Hercule Poiroit, who finds himself investigating a murder on a luxurious Nile Cruise. However, as … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Annette Bening in Talks To Join Kenneth Branagh’s Sequel!!!

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Disney Shuffles More Release Dates Following Fox Acquisition!!!

We knew when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox that they’d likely be shuffling up their release date calendar, and today that announcement came. With Fox no longer its own standalone studio, Disney doesn’t want Fox’s films to infringe upon its box office prospects, and vice versa, so some changes were in order. Indeed, the changes were aplenty. The most notable shifts/announcements have to do with … Continue reading Disney Shuffles More Release Dates Following Fox Acquisition!!!

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Disney Cancels More FOX Movies!!

Late last week we learned that Disney had pulled the plug on Wes Ball‘s $170 million adaptation of Mouse Guard just weeks before it was slated to start production — a move that came on the heels of the studio’s decision to put Fox 2000’s Tom Hanks movie News of the World and an adaptation of Angie Thomas‘ bestseller On the Come Up into turnaround. And now, yet … Continue reading Disney Cancels More FOX Movies!!

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‘Death on the Nile’: Letitia Wright Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

Black Panther and Avengers star Letitia Wright has become the latest addition to the cast of Death on the Nile, the upcoming sequel to Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express. As per THR, Wright is set to portray the key role of Rosalie Otterbourne, one of the lead suspects in the tale, which sees Poirot (Branagh) investigating a murder on a … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Letitia Wright Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!

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‘Death on the Nile’: Armie Hammer Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Sequel!!!

Just days after casting Wonder Woman 1984star Gal Gadot, Kenneth Branagh has chosen yet another actor to star in Death of the Nile, an adaptation of renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie’s novel. According to The Wrap, Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name) has joined the film, which is a sequel to Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express from last year. The new film, based on Christie’s 1937 novel, … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Armie Hammer Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Sequel!!!

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‘Death on the Nile’: Gal Gadot Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!!

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has become the first addition to the cast of Death on the Nile, 20th Century Fox’s follow-up to last year’s hit Agatha Christie adaptation Murder on the Orient Express, Deadline has revealed. The new film, based on Christie’s 1937 novel, will see Kenneth Branagh back behind the camera, and he is also expected to reprise his role as master detective … Continue reading ‘Death on the Nile’: Gal Gadot Joins Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!!!

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Its Branagh’s ‘Death On The Nile’ Adaptation vs Star Wars Next Year!!!

In what seems to be a bit of genius counter-programming, the next Agatha Christie novel to be directed by and star Kenneth Branagh, will be released in cinemas on the same day as the next installment in the Star Wars saga. The film in question is Death On The Nile and is adapted from the Christie novel of the same name which was first published … Continue reading Its Branagh’s ‘Death On The Nile’ Adaptation vs Star Wars Next Year!!!

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’60s Ferrari vs Ford’ Movie: Christian Bale-Matt Damon Strarrer Gets Summer 2019 Release Date!!!

20th Century Fox has set a summer 2019 release date for its upcoming James Mangold-directed biopic about the 1966 Le Mans race, set to star Matt Damon and Christian Bale. The still-untitled project will hit theaters June 28, 2019. Based on a true story, the film tracks a heated rivalry between Ford and Ferrari culminating in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s … Continue reading ’60s Ferrari vs Ford’ Movie: Christian Bale-Matt Damon Strarrer Gets Summer 2019 Release Date!!!

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Fox Pushes Back ‘Alita’ and ‘The Predator’; Dates ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel!!!

Fox is switching around some of the dates on its calendar. The biggest move is taking Alita: Battle Angel out of the summer and moving it into December. The movie was originally slated to open on July 20th, but now it will hit theaters on December 21st. That’s going to put it up against Aquaman and the Transformers spinoff, Bumblebee, which is some serious competition … Continue reading Fox Pushes Back ‘Alita’ and ‘The Predator’; Dates ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel!!!

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‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel in the Works at Fox!!!

Hercule Poirot is back on the case at 20th Century Fox. Per THR, the studio will follow up Murder on the Orient Express and stay in the Agatha Christie business with an adaptation of Death on the Nile, the 1937 novel that finds Christie’s brilliant investigator on tasked with another murder mystery while on vacation in Egypt. Kenneth Branagh is expected to return as director and … Continue reading ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Sequel in the Works at Fox!!!

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