‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Set for $100M 4-Day Opening at the BO!!

Marvel Studios‘ Captain America: Brave New World came in slightly better on Saturday with $27.5M from what we saw last night; this is from the extra ticket sales that roll into Comscore overnight. Rivals firmly believe that we have the first $100M opener on hand for 2025’s domestic B.O., and Disney believes that as well. Global opening is at $192.4M which is roughly $2M higher … Continue reading ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Set for $100M 4-Day Opening at the BO!!

‘Dog Man’ Sees Massive Drop as ‘Heart Eyes’ & ‘Love Hurts’ Find No Love at the BO!!

In a motion picture industry crunched by streaming, where studios are watching their ledgers closer than ever, Super Bowl weekend might be worth the spend to drop a tentpole trailer during the big game ($8M for 30 seconds of time this year), but it sure as hell isn’t a place to open a movie anymore. True, more often than not, Super Bowl weekend is the … Continue reading ‘Dog Man’ Sees Massive Drop as ‘Heart Eyes’ & ‘Love Hurts’ Find No Love at the BO!!

‘Dog Man’ Chomps ‘Companion’ with Above Expectation Opening at the BO!!

Dog Man provided the first sign of life to the 2025 box office this weekend with an opening that now stands at $36M. That’s the second biggest opening for a January animated title of all time after DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 Kung Fu Panda 3 ($41.8M) and it’s the third consecutive No. 1 debut for DWA after Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Wild Robot, as … Continue reading ‘Dog Man’ Chomps ‘Companion’ with Above Expectation Opening at the BO!!

‘Dracula’: Luc Besson Directorial Has Already Begun Production!!

Last month, it was announced that Luc Besson would be directing a new adaptation of Dracula, set to star Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz. The evergreen novel by Bram Stoker has been a perennial favorite of filmmakers since its release, and Besson has now confirmed that not only is it his next project, but that he’s already begun work on it. The new Dracula … Continue reading ‘Dracula’: Luc Besson Directorial Has Already Begun Production!!

‘DogMan’: Luc Besson’s New Thriller Sets Release Date for Spring 2024!!

DogMan is coming out of the kennel and into theaters next March. The dark thriller is director Luc Besson‘s first film since 2019. After debuting at the Venice International Film Festival in August, and premiering in Besson‘s native France in September, DogMan is finally coming to North America. The canine thriller will have a limited release on March 15, 2024; ten days later, it will … Continue reading ‘DogMan’: Luc Besson’s New Thriller Sets Release Date for Spring 2024!!

80th Venice Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup!! Check It Out!!

The 80th Venice Film Festival is gearing up to deliver its most different edition ever this September. Hollywood stars are likely not going to attend the event due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike (which prevents them from promoting movies as well), but that didn’t stop the event’s organization to put together a lineup that will certainly make attendees rush to get their tickets. There was … Continue reading 80th Venice Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup!! Check It Out!!

A ‘Dog Man’ Movie in the Works From DreamWorks Animation!!

It’s a Dog! It’s a man! It’s…Dog Man! The beloved canine caped crusader is heading to the big screen, with a feature film adaptation of Dog Man on its way from DreamWorks Animation. Based on the best-selling graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the animated Dog Man movie is set to be directed by Peter Hastings, a writer behind ’90s hit series like Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain. The Hollywood Reporter … Continue reading A ‘Dog Man’ Movie in the Works From DreamWorks Animation!!

‘Dogman’ Trailer: Vengeance, Petty Crime, and Dog Grooming in an Italian Village!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance. Directed – Matteo Garrone Starring – Marcello Fonte, Edoardo Pesce, Nunzia Schiano Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Dogman’ Trailer: Vengeance, Petty Crime, and Dog Grooming in an Italian Village!! Check It Out!!

‘Vice’: The Adam McKay Film Wins Best Picture at Capri, Hollywood Fest!!!

Adam McKay’s film Vice, about Dick Cheney, starring Christian Bale, swept Italy’s Capri, Hollywood film festival awards. It took home four honors in total, including best picture, best supporting actress for Amy Adams, best film editing and best makeup and hairstyling. The 23rd edition of the festival wrapped on Jan. 2. Alfonso Cuaron was honored with best director for Roma. The film also took home … Continue reading ‘Vice’: The Adam McKay Film Wins Best Picture at Capri, Hollywood Fest!!!

‘Shoplifters’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes While Grand Prix Goes to Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’!!

There were a lot of winners at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The top prize went to Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda for his movie Shoplifters, “a moving portrait of an self-made family scraping by at the bottom of Japanese society.” Although the Palme d’Or isn’t a reliable awards barometer like the people’s choice award at TIFF, it still gives a movie a level of recognition … Continue reading ‘Shoplifters’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes While Grand Prix Goes to Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’!!