‘Fast X’ Takes Top Spot with Soft Domestic Debut at the BO!!

The Louis Leterrier-directed Fast X on Friday came in at $28 million, with Saturday easing by 21% to $22.2M for what has always been an expected $67 million start for the tenthquel. That is just $3M shy of F9‘s $70M — not too bad. The finish line this weekend, as we’ve always told you, will be worldwide, which is on its way to a $320M … Continue reading ‘Fast X’ Takes Top Spot with Soft Domestic Debut at the BO!!

Mother’s Day Weekend Sees ‘Guardians Vol 3’ Manage Hold Over ‘Book Club 2’ at the BO!!

The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 keeps getting stronger — and The Book Club: The Next Chapter weaker. If that latter Focus Features movie, which is now pegged at $6.5M, is going to rise to another level, it’s today on Mother’s Day by surprise. However, analysts have already built into the projection that isn’t happening. Note that older female moviegoers typically plan their trips to … Continue reading Mother’s Day Weekend Sees ‘Guardians Vol 3’ Manage Hold Over ‘Book Club 2’ at the BO!!

‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Hitchcock-ian Thriller Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

It’s time for Ben Affleck to play a detective with nothing to lose, as the release date for Robert Rodriguez‘s Hypnotic quickly approaches theaters. This morning, ScreenRant has revealed the final poster for the release. In the upcoming thriller, Affleck plays Daniel Rourke and, after the character’s daughter is kidnapped, his quest to get her back continues. When the protagonist dives deeper into the world … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Hitchcock-ian Thriller Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Hypnotic’: First Poster Sees Ben Affleck Racing Through Dominos!! Check It Out!!

Hot on the heels of his latest venture into directing and acting in the Michael Jordan-centered story, Air, Ben Affleck is diving back into thrillers for his next project, Hypnotic. A genre he’s more than comfortable in, we love seeing a stressed-out Affleck race against time to solve a mystery while he suffers a psychological breakdown. In a new poster released exclusively by Screenrant, we … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: First Poster Sees Ben Affleck Racing Through Dominos!! Check It Out!!

‘Hypnotic’ Trailer Sees Ben Affleck’s Detective Searching for His Missing Daughter!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A detective investigates a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program. Directed – Robert Rodriguez Starring – Ben Affleck, William Fichtner, Alice Braga Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’ Trailer Sees Ben Affleck’s Detective Searching for His Missing Daughter!! Check It Out!!

‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Ben Affleck Starrer Sets May 12 as Release Date!!

Following its surprise screening at the SXSW Festival, where a “work-in-progress” cut of the film was shown, the new Robert Rodriguez film Hypnotic has secured a theatrical release date in the United States, according to a report by Deadline. The film, which will star Ben Affleck, was given a warm reception when it was screened on Sunday night at the festival and provided a welcome … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Ben Affleck Starrer Sets May 12 as Release Date!!

‘Hypnotic’: First Image Teases Ben Affleck in Robert Rodriguez’s New Thriller!! Check It Out!!

We now have our first look at Hypnotic, the upcoming thriller from acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez. An exclusive image from the film has been revealed by Variety, which shows topliner Ben Affleck in action. While details on the film’s plot remain slim, a logline for Hypnotic says that Affleck will play a detective who is investigating a series of inexplicable crimes while searching for his … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: First Image Teases Ben Affleck in Robert Rodriguez’s New Thriller!! Check It Out!!

‘Hypnotic’ Trailer Teases Netflix’s New Psychological Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotherapist. But after a handful of intense sessions, she discovers unexpected and deadly consequences. Directed – Suzanne Coote, Matt Angel Starring – Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, Dulé Hill Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’ Trailer Teases Netflix’s New Psychological Thriller!! Check It Out!!

‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Action Thriller Adds Hala Finley as Ben Affleck’s Daughter!!

Actress Hala Finley is once again teaming up with director Robert Rodriguez for a starring role. Solstice Studios announced today that Finley is joining Ben Affleck and Alice Braga in Rodriguez’s newest action thriller, Hypnotic, set to go into production on September 27. Rodriguez serves as both director and co-writer (with Max Borenstein) on the project, which is produced by Jeff Robinov, Guy Danella, and … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Action Thriller Adds Hala Finley as Ben Affleck’s Daughter!!

Robert Rodriguez Sets Two Year First-Look Deal with HBO and HBO Max!!

Famed director and founder of Troublemaker Studios Robert Rodríguez has signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max, according to Deadline. Rodríguez will first bring projects to the studio for potential development, with his son, Racer Rodríguez, serving as lead development executive. Rodríguez is best known for his work as a visionary filmmaker that makes bold stylistic choices. His first big break came … Continue reading Robert Rodriguez Sets Two Year First-Look Deal with HBO and HBO Max!!

‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Next Adds Alice Braga; To Begin Production in September!!

Robert Rodriguez’s Ben Affleck thriller Hypnotic is gearing back up to start production in September, with Alice Braga (Queen Of The South) joining the cast. Cameras are due to roll from September 20, in Austin, Texas, after the film’s original start date in April 2020 was delayed due to the pandemic and then insurance issues. The action thriller will follow a detective who becomes entangled … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez’s Next Adds Alice Braga; To Begin Production in September!!

‘Keeper of the Lost Cities’: Ben Affleck to Direct, Co-Write Disney’s New Fantasy Movie!!

The name of the game for Ben Affleck these days seems to be “stay busy” since he’s currently attached to direct a live-action fantasy movie at Disney. Affleck is already primed to have a big 2021 with the upcoming release of Zack Snyder‘s Justice League on HBO Max. Beyond this year, Affleck has a slew of roles in movies currently in various stages of production, from Deep Water to The Last Duel … Continue reading ‘Keeper of the Lost Cities’: Ben Affleck to Direct, Co-Write Disney’s New Fantasy Movie!!

‘Hypnotic’: Ben Affleck to Lead Robert Rodriguez’s New Action-Thriller!!

Ben Affleck has lined up yet another big project in his 2020 schedule with the forthcoming Hypnotic, which brings him together with director Robert Rodriguez. Affleck is already looking at a busy year or so, with his commitments to Ridley Scott‘s The Last Duel, Ghost Army, and Witness For the Prosecution also in the books. Per a press release, Affleck is the lead of (and currently the only actor attached to) … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: Ben Affleck to Lead Robert Rodriguez’s New Action-Thriller!!

‘Hypnotic’: Big-Budget Robert Rodriguez Thriller Set As First Film In Studios Deal!!

Big-budget Robert Rodriguez action thriller Hypnotic is moving forward a deal between Solstice Studios and Studio 8. The news comes as the companies unveiled a strategic partnership with Hypnotic as the first project. Studio 8 and Solstice Studios will produce the film, with Solstice spearheading U.S. distribution and international sales, and Studio 8 retaining the option to co-finance. The touted script, originally set up by … Continue reading ‘Hypnotic’: Big-Budget Robert Rodriguez Thriller Set As First Film In Studios Deal!!