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‘Inside Out 2’ Continues to Shatter Domestic Records at the BO!!

It helps when a studio has a mass-appealing movie during a heat wave-laden and rainstorm-soaked weekend, and that is what’s going on here for Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which is heading to a historic second frame for an animated movie with $100M per Disney. If that number sticks, it’s a -35% second-weekend ease, which is exceptional for any kind of tentpole. Not only does that … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Continues to Shatter Domestic Records at the BO!!

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‘Inside Out 2’ Marks Record Opening Weekend for Disney and Pixar at the BO!!

Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is coming in at the high range of what we told you last night –$155M domestic– and an overall mind-blowing $295M global, by far the biggest Hollywood movie opening both stateside and around the world YTD besting Dune: Part Two ($182.5M) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire at $194M. As we told you, Inside Out 2‘s domestic opening is the … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Marks Record Opening Weekend for Disney and Pixar at the BO!!

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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Blows Expectations with Strong Debut at the BO!!

Sony‘s Bad Boys: Ride or Die had a great Saturday of $19.5M, -10% against previews/first day of $21.6M, for what’s shaping up to be a $56M opening. This is the highest-grossing R-rated opening since Oppenheimer last July, and Will Smith‘s sixth-highest U.S./Canada opening overall of his career and his 18th No. 1 opening as a leading man. For Martin Lawrence, Bad Boys: Ride or Die … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Blows Expectations with Strong Debut at the BO!!

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‘Garfield’, ‘IF’ Wave Off ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ from Top Spot at the BO!!

After a poor Memorial Day weekend, we have a poor post-holiday period, with all titles grossing an estimated $67.4M, -67% from a year ago. Remember when? That’s when Sony proved superhero movies weren’t dead with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse contributing to a marketplace that grossed $205.1M. Some sources who I speak with continue to question theatrical’s viability in its fierce competition with streaming. However, we … Continue reading ‘Garfield’, ‘IF’ Wave Off ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ from Top Spot at the BO!!

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‘Furiosa’ and ‘Garfield’ Fall Short of Expectations With Muted Debuts at the BO!!

Nobody is dancing with Darwin at the domestic box office this weekend, as the summer’s woes continue with both Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie underperforming in their respective debuts. Furiosa failed to crack the $30 million mark in its first three days of release. The big-budget prequel to 2015’s landmark Mad Max: Fury Road grossed $25 million in its opening weekend, … Continue reading ‘Furiosa’ and ‘Garfield’ Fall Short of Expectations With Muted Debuts at the BO!!

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‘IF’ Claims Top Spot with $35 Million Opening at the BO!!

Overconfident tracking suggested that writer-director-star John Krasinski’s IF would open to around $40 million domestically, but the live-action animated family film is estimated to have earned around $35 million in its first weekend of release, thanks to a boost in numbers on Saturday. The film grossed $10 million on opening day, but positive word-of-mouth appears to have kicked in, with the movie showing healthy growth … Continue reading ‘IF’ Claims Top Spot with $35 Million Opening at the BO!!

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IF (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – Follows a young girl who goes through a difficult experience and then begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. My Take – Though he is still famously recognized as Jim Halpert, the very likable employee from the mockumentary sitcom The Office (2005–2013) and the excellent action-thriller series, Jack Ryan (2018–2023), John Krasinski‘s biggest … Continue reading IF (2024) Review!!

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‘IF’: New Video Sees Optimus Prime, TMNT, SpongeBob, and More Audition for Roles!! Check It Out!!

A new IF video is out showing some never-before-seen “auditions” for the film, including acts from famous Paramount characters SpongeBob SquarePants and more. The newest video sees star and director John Krasinski and star Cailey Fleming sitting down to see some “auditions” from people who weren’t happy to not have one before. The auditions include characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Optimus Prime, the Paw Patrol group, … Continue reading ‘IF’: New Video Sees Optimus Prime, TMNT, SpongeBob, and More Audition for Roles!! Check It Out!!

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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Climbs High with $58.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

Wes Ball‘s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes brought some much-needed heat to the early summer box office with a domestic debut of $58.5 million and $72.7 million overseas for a global start of $131.2 million. That’s ahead of Sunday’s estimates of $56.5 million in North America to make the movie the third-best opening of the year to date domestically, as well as the … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Climbs High with $58.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

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‘IF’: New Featurette Goes BTS with the Voice Cast!! Check It Out!!

A new featurette for IF has been released, highlighting the ensemble voice cast for John Krasinki’s latest movie. The upcoming fantasy comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024. The featurette showcases the cast in the recording booth, including the late Louis Gossett Jr. during one of his last moments. The late actor lent his voice to the adorable bear named Lewis. … Continue reading ‘IF’: New Featurette Goes BTS with the Voice Cast!! Check It Out!!

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‘IF’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

John Krasinski‘s latest film venture, IF, will soon hit cinemas on May 14, 2024. Ahead of the upcoming film’s release, Paramount Pictures has yet again heightened the anticipation for the Ryan Reynolds-led feature, this time with all-new posters introducing all the forgotten IFs, including the giant purple furry creature named Blue (voiced by Steve Carell) and a humanoid ladybug named Blossom (voiced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge), … Continue reading ‘IF’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘IF’ Final Trailer Teases a Whimsical Adventure!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follows a young girl who goes through a difficult experience and then begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Directed – John Krasinski Starring – Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘IF’ Final Trailer Teases a Whimsical Adventure!! Check It Out!!

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‘IF’: New Posters See Ryan Reynolds Hanging Out with His Imaginary Friends!! Check It Out!!

Ryan Reynolds is hanging out with some imaginary friends in a new poster for John Krasinski’s IF. Krasinski shared a new poster for IF, which releases in May 2024, on X with a caption reading, “It’s coming!!  A story you have to believe to see.” Paramount UK also shared another IF poster with the caption, “A story for you and your friends, both real and … Continue reading ‘IF’: New Posters See Ryan Reynolds Hanging Out with His Imaginary Friends!! Check It Out!!

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Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Passes Away!!

Actor Louis Gossett Jr. has sadly passed away at the age of 87. Known for his roles on the big screen, television, and stage, Gossett Jr. made history by becoming the first Black actor to win Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards. His career has spanned six-plus decades, encompassing numerous memorable roles. According to Gossett Jr.‘s nephew, in a piece by The Associated Press, … Continue reading Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Passes Away!!

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‘IF’: New TV Spot Ryan Reynolds’ Imaginary Friend Comes to Life!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follows a young girl who goes through a difficult experience and then begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Directed – John Krasinski Starring – Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘IF’: New TV Spot Ryan Reynolds’ Imaginary Friend Comes to Life!! Check It Out!!

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‘IF’ Teaser Promises a Star Studded Fantasy Adventure!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follows a young girl who goes through a difficult experience and then begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Directed – John Krasinski Starring – Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘IF’ Teaser Promises a Star Studded Fantasy Adventure!! Check It Out!!

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‘IF’ Poster Teases the New John Krasinski Directorial!! Check It Out!!

The first poster for IF has been released, teasing a fantasy adventure meant to be enjoyed by the entire family on the big screen. Ryan Reynolds, who will star in the upcoming film, shared the poster through his social media accounts, giving audiences their first look at one of the creatures featured in the tale. While the Free Guy star shared the poster online, the … Continue reading ‘IF’ Poster Teases the New John Krasinski Directorial!! Check It Out!!

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Paramount to Continue Releasing High-Profile Movies Despite Ongoing Strike!!

Despite the industrial action which is holding Hollywood’s feet to the fire, the studios are continuing to act bullish about matters, due to the completed slate of projects they have at their disposal. On Tuesday, amidst the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, Paramount Global conducted its second-quarter earnings call. Following the trend set by other significant media corporations that have already disclosed their … Continue reading Paramount to Continue Releasing High-Profile Movies Despite Ongoing Strike!!

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‘IF’: John Krasinski Directorial Adds Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and More!!

If you thought the voice cast of John Krasinski’s upcoming animated movie If was amazing enough, you’re bound to get shocked with today’s announcement. During today’s panel at CinemaCon, the filmmaker and The Office alum shared an exclusive first look at the movie with audiences and revealed additional names of voice actors who are also featured in the story – which he also pens. Krasinski … Continue reading ‘IF’: John Krasinski Directorial Adds Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and More!!

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‘IF’: John Krasinski’s Next Starring Ryan Reynolds and Steve Carell Begins Filming!!

Ever since the success of A Quiet Place and its sequel, fans have been excited to see the next film directed by John Krasinski. Now, we are all one step closer as production has begun on his next film, IF. Krasinski made the announcement in a post on his Instagram. The family-friendly IF will be a step in a new direction for Krasinski as a … Continue reading ‘IF’: John Krasinski’s Next Starring Ryan Reynolds and Steve Carell Begins Filming!!

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‘IF’: John Krasinski’s Next Adds Bobby Moynihan!!

Writer, director and actor John Krasinski‘s next project strays from his critically acclaimed horror saga A Quiet Place, opting instead for a light-hearted and family-friendly feature titled IF (previously under the title Imaginary Friends). When Collider first reported on the film’s announcement, Krasinski was building a cast of A-list comedians and actors, including his first reunion with The Office co-star Steve Carell. According to Deadline, … Continue reading ‘IF’: John Krasinski’s Next Adds Bobby Moynihan!!

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‘IF’: John Krasinski’s Next Adds Steve Carell, and More to Cast!!

  The cast is stacking up for IF, triple threat John Krasinski‘s next project from Paramount Pictures. The latest announcement may delight fans of The Office, as Deadline reports that Steve Carell (Space Force, The Morning Show) has joined the project. Krasinski is set to star in the project as well, so this will be the first time the pair has shared the screen since … Continue reading ‘IF’: John Krasinski’s Next Adds Steve Carell, and More to Cast!!

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