‘Happy Death Day 3’: Director Confirms Chances for a Third Film are Dimming!!

Happy Death Day was such a box office success that it spawned a sequel only two years later. Contrary to its mournful title, the black comedy slasher film has enjoyed positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. But although the 2017 film already celebrated its success, the 2019 sequel fell short and failed to live up to the legacy of the first, garnering box office … Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 3’: Director Confirms Chances for a Third Film are Dimming!!

‘Happy Death Day 3’: Jason Blum Hard at Work To Make It Happen!!

Jason Blum says he’s working hard to make Happy Death Day 3 happen. Directed by Christopher Landon, and written by Scott Lobdell, Happy Death Day was released in 2017. Blending elements of a slasher movie with Groundhog Day, the film follows a college student (Jessica Rothe) who gets stuck in a horrific time loop where she keeps getting murdered by a mystery assailant on her birthday. … Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 3’: Jason Blum Hard at Work To Make It Happen!!

Blumhouse Cast Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton in ‘Happy Death Day’ Director’s Next!!

Update: Variety adds that Michael Kennedy co-wrote the script with director Christopher Landon, and that Kathryn Newton’s character will have less than 24 hours to remedy the body-swap situation before the change becomes permanent. Collider’s earlier exclusive is below. Vince Vaughn and Big Little Lies breakout Kathryn Newton are in talks star in an untitled Blumhouse movie from Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon that sources describe … Continue reading Blumhouse Cast Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton in ‘Happy Death Day’ Director’s Next!!

‘Happy Death Day 3’ is Not in Development!!

Here’s some bad news for fans of Blumhouse’s Happy Death Day franchise, as director Christopher Landon has taken to Twitter to shoot down rumors that a third film is currently in development – and it’s unlikely we’ll ever get to see the conclusion to the planned trilogy. Since I keep reading stuff about it, I’ll say it loud: THERE IS NO HAPPY DEATH DAY 3 … Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 3’ is Not in Development!!

‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ Holds off Madea’s ‘Family Funeral’ at the BO!!

Universal and DreamWorks Animation‘s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World was able to fend off Lionsgate‘s release of Tyler Perry‘s A Madea Family Funeral and retain the weekend’s #1 spot at the box office even though Perry‘s final outing as Madea outperformed expectations with the fourth best opening in the now nine-film franchise. Focus‘s Greta settled outside the top five in its debut … Continue reading ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ Holds off Madea’s ‘Family Funeral’ at the BO!!

‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ Marks Franchise Best Debut at the BO!!!

The 2019 box office has finally received a jolt of energy with an impressive, $55.5 million debut for DreamWorks Animation‘s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. The performance led the weekend box office, closing out the final weekend within what has been a rough start to the first two months at the domestic box office this year. The weekend also saw MGM‘s expansion … Continue reading ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ Marks Franchise Best Debut at the BO!!!

Happy Death Day 2U (2019) Review!!!

Synopsis – Tree Gelbman discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. My Take – Released back in 2017, Happy Death Day, this Blumhouse production released without much fanfare, and went on to become one of the biggest surprise successes of the year. What made this scrappy, low-budget thriller a major triumph ($125.5 million on its $4.8 million budget) was … Continue reading Happy Death Day 2U (2019) Review!!!

Fox’s ‘Alita’ Does Better Than Expected, while Other Releases Open Modest at the BO!!!

The three-day President’s Day weekend last year saw the top twelve gross over $270 million, the bulk of which was due to the over $202 million three-day opening for Black Panther, accounting for nearly 74% of the combined top twelve gross. This year didn’t have such a monster release, and while expectations were muted, the top twelve’s combined $109.1 million makes for the worst three-day … Continue reading Fox’s ‘Alita’ Does Better Than Expected, while Other Releases Open Modest at the BO!!!

‘The LEGO Movie 2′ Disappoints With $34 Million Opening at the BO!!!

The weekend didn’t turn out to be quite as big as expected, thanks mostly due to a severe underperformance from Warner Bros.‘s The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, which debuted approximately $20 million below expectations as franchise fatigue seems to have settled in rather quickly. Otherwise, the rest of the weekend’s new releases fell, for the most part, within expectations with What Men Want … Continue reading ‘The LEGO Movie 2′ Disappoints With $34 Million Opening at the BO!!!

‘Happy Death Day 2U’: New Trailer Brings A New Nightmare Scenario!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Tree Gelbman discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Directed – Christopher Landon Starring – Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 2U’: New Trailer Brings A New Nightmare Scenario!! Check It Out!!

‘Happy Death Day 2U’: First Trailer Reveals the Time-Bending Horror Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Tree Gelbman discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Directed – Christopher Landon Starring – Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 2U’: First Trailer Reveals the Time-Bending Horror Sequel!! Check It Out!!

‘Happy Death Day 2U’: First Poster Promises a Killer Comeback!! Check It Out!!

Blumhouse and Universal have released the first Happy Death Day 2U poster. For those who didn’t see the original Happy Death Day, the story followed a college student Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) who was trapped in a Groundhog Day-like scenario where she keeps reliving the last day of her life over and over again until she finds the killer. But it looks like Tree won’t … Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 2U’: First Poster Promises a Killer Comeback!! Check It Out!!

‘Happy Death Day 2’: Universal Reveals The Title To The Sequel!!!

Blumhouse and Universal Pictures are throwing another slasher birthday rager following the success of 2017’s “Happy Death Day.” The film’s original lead, Jessica Rothe, will return in the newly titled “Happy Death Day 2U” when it hits on the previously announced date of Valentine’s Day 2019. Christopher Landon is back as writer and director with Jason Blum producing. Angela Mancuso, John Baldecchi, and Samson Mucke … Continue reading ‘Happy Death Day 2’: Universal Reveals The Title To The Sequel!!!