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‘Dune’ Opening HBO Max Viewership Tops ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’!!

In addition to its solid debut at the domestic box office this weekend, Dune registered HBO Max viewership numbers higher than fellow Warner Bros. titles Zack Snyder’s Justice League and In the Heights. The data comes via third party analytics firm Samba TV, because HBO Max, as per industry norm, doesn’t typically reveal viewership figures. Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, was given a day-and-date streaming … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Opening HBO Max Viewership Tops ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’!!

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Warner Bros. to Produce At Least 10 HBO Max Movies in 2022!!

Warner Bros. will produce at least 10 movies for the HBO Max streaming service in 2022, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar said during Thursday’s second quarter earnings call for parent company AT&T, per Variety. The announcement comes after the studio attracted significant backlash from filmmakers for deciding to debut every movie on its 2021 slate on HBO Max, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. WarnerMedia‘s move to … Continue reading Warner Bros. to Produce At Least 10 HBO Max Movies in 2022!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

Even with Space Jam: A New Legacy in homes on HBO Max, Warner Bros. proves again that when they shell out on TV spots, they can open the film in movie theaters to a solid number. In this case, it was the best 3-day we’ve seen for a family film during the pandemic, with $31.65M. That’s also the best for Warner Bros. during the Covid-19 era, beating … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

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‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

The Walt Disney Company sent out a widespread announcement that Black Widow made $215M-plus WW this weekend: Broken down, that’s $80M at the domestic box office, $78M in international box office, and over $60M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally. I understand that the latter figure skews more heavily toward US Disney+ Premier spending. This is the first time that Disney has released actual … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Opens at Pandemic Best $215M+ Including Disney+ Premier at the WW BO!!

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‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic in mid-March 2020, the top 10 films (on a 3-day basis) are set to gross well over $1M+ each. It may not sound like a big deal, but it is, because it finally demonstrates depth and breadth at the box office and a rebuild of the business. While that’s good news, the big screen business … Continue reading ‘F9,’ ‘Boss Baby 2’ and ‘Forever Purge’ Show July 4th Synergy at the BO!!

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‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

Universal’s F9 grossed in one day what some movies have made in a weekend during the pandemic, earning $30M on Friday, on its way to a revised 3-day of $70M. It’s an amount achieved on a pure theatrical window, which is expected to be around 45 days, and that’s important to note: So far the movies that have opened to big numbers this summer ($50M+) are those … Continue reading ‘F9’ Zooms to a $70M Pandemic Opening Record at the BO!!

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‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Leads Weekend with a $17M Debut at a Dull BO!!

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is coming in higher over five days with $17M and a 3-day of $11.7M at 3,331 locations. It’s an OK result, and better than expected, but it’s not a result that has the town skipping about the return of the summer box office as the pandemic winds down, especially over what is typically a lucrative Father’s Day weekend. Speaking of Father’s … Continue reading ‘Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Leads Weekend with a $17M Debut at a Dull BO!!

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In the Heights (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. My Take – Anyone who has seen Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Hamilton on Disney+ or on stage can easily attest to the fact that he is indeed incredibly talented, a fact Warner Bros. too agreed … Continue reading In the Heights (2021) Review!!

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Continues Domination as ‘In The Heights’ Bows Tepidly at the BO!!

Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II in its third weekend has beaten Warner Bros. highly-publicized Jon M. Chu-directed, Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights for the top spot at the weekend box office, $11.7M to $11.4M. It is a defeat no one really saw coming. A Quiet Place Part II‘s domestic running B.O. stands at $109M. As one rival marketing exec told me this weekend, “Warner Bros. … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Continues Domination as ‘In The Heights’ Bows Tepidly at the BO!!

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‘In the Heights’ Reveals the First 8 Minutes of the Anticipated Musical!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. has released the first eight minutes of its upcoming big-screen musical, In The Heights. Featuring the title track by creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, the opening number introduces Anthony Ramos as Usnavi de la Vega, a Dominican-American shopkeep, and his neighborhood, Washington Heights. The clip also introduces much of the rest of the cast, including Miranda as Mr. Piragüero, the Piragua guy, Olga Merediz as … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Reveals the First 8 Minutes of the Anticipated Musical!! Check It Out!!

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‘In the Heights’ Gets a New Featurette Highlighting the Musical Drama’s Story!! Check It Out!!

A brand new In the Heights featurette for Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Broadway’s award-winning Broadway musical has been released (via Fandango), providing us some behind-the-scenes footage of the film’s big musical numbers. The video, which you can check out below, features interviews from director Jon M. Chu, Miranda, and the main cast led by Anthony Ramos as they talked about the … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Gets a New Featurette Highlighting the Musical Drama’s Story!! Check It Out!!

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‘In The Heights’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

New character posters for In The Heights show Lin-Manuel Miranda and more of the musical’s cast. After Hamilton became a cultural sensation on Broadway in 2015, a live stage recording was released on Disney+ last year. In The Heights will be the next Tony-award-winning Miranda musical to get the silver screen treatment. Rather than a direct broadway stage recording, In The Heights will be a true movie adaptation. … Continue reading ‘In The Heights’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘In the Heights’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Big Screen Musical Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Directed – Jon M. Chu Starring – Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘In the Heights’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Big Screen Musical Gets a New Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘In the Heights’ Reveals Its Title Track!!! Check It Out!!

Atlantic Records has released the title and first track from In the Heights, teasing audiences with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s vivacious and lively music. The first track is the perfect introduction to the musical, allowing listeners to become familiar with the characters and setting prior to its release in June. Miranda’s absolutely electrifying lyrics and irresistible tunes are on full display in the first track, and … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Reveals Its Title Track!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Transformers’: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New Movie!!

With the feature adaptation of In the Heights poised to be a major hit when it finally hits theaters this summer, its star Anthony Ramos has found himself in high-demand, and now Collider has exclusively learned that Ramos is being eyed for the lead in the next Transformers movie according to multiple sources. Paramount and Hasbro have tapped Creed II helmer Steven Caple Jr. to direct from a script … Continue reading ‘Transformers’: Anthony Ramos in Talks to Star in New Movie!!

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‘In the Heights’ Release Moves to June 11, 2021!!

The highly-anticipated movie musical In the Heights will hit the theaters and streaming earlier than expected, which is great news for everyone impatiently awaiting its release. Previously scheduled for day-and-date release to HBO Max and theaters on June 18,  In the Heights will now arrive on Friday, June 11. The anticipation was announced in director Jon M. Chu’s official Twitter account: “Surprise. We coming to theaters one … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Release Moves to June 11, 2021!!

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‘In the Heights’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Big Screen Musical Gets Two New Trailers!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Directed – Jon M. Chu Starring – Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz Check out the trailers: Continue reading ‘In the Heights’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Big Screen Musical Gets Two New Trailers!! Check It Out!!

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‘In the Heights’ Gets New Posters!!! Check It Out!!

The feature film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical In the Heights is coming to theaters and HBO Max on June 18, and a huge new batch of posters have arrived as the marketing campaign begins to kick into high gear ahead of a new trailer release, per a tweet from Miranda himself. The broad strokes of the story follow bodega owner Usnavi, who dreams about … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Gets New Posters!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Wicked’: Jon M. Chu to Direct Movie Musical Adaption!!

Hot off the upcoming adaptation of In the Heights, Jon M. Chu is set to bring another hit musical to the big screen, as he has signed on to direct the Wicked movie for Universal, Collider has confirmed. Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot) was previously attached to direct, but he exited the project last fall due to circumstances stemming from the pandemic. Essentially, Daldry wanted to stay … Continue reading ‘Wicked’: Jon M. Chu to Direct Movie Musical Adaption!!

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WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

Just a short time ago, WarnerBros. dropped a bombshell: All their 2021 movies will be released for a limited one-month engagement on HBO Max, in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open. In addition, the studio released logos for all 17 films being released in 2021 including The Matrix 4, Mortal Kombat, and Godzilla vs Kong.Jason Kilar, WarnerMedia CEO, on the decision … Continue reading WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

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‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

Huge news out of Warner Bros. today. Following the announcement that the highly anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 will be released on HBO Max on Christmas Day for a limited one-month engagement on the streaming service (in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open), the studio announced today that all of its 2021 films will follow this same release model.Yes indeed, movies like … Continue reading ‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

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‘Lilo and Stitch’: Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action Adaption!!

Jon M. Chu, the celebrated and super talented filmmaker behind Crazy Rich Asians and next year’s In the Heights, is set to tackle the latest in the long line of Disney live-action adaptations of their beloved animated features. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Chu has been tapped to direct a new version of modern classic Lilo & Stitch. While the report stresses that the project hasn’t … Continue reading ‘Lilo and Stitch’: Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action Adaption!!

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‘Fiddler On The Roof’: ‘Hamilton’ Director Thomas Kail to Helm Movie Adaptation!!

MGM will turn the iconic stage musical Fiddler On The Roof into a feature film adaptation that will be directed by the red hot director Thomas Kail, who’ll produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick. Steven Levenson will write it, based on the musical that opened on Broadway in 1964 and won nine Tony Awards. The musical features music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon … Continue reading ‘Fiddler On The Roof’: ‘Hamilton’ Director Thomas Kail to Helm Movie Adaptation!!

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‘In the Heights’ Now Set to Release in 2021!!

Warner Bros. has delayed Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s In the Heights movie a full year. The feature adaptation of the hit Broadway musical was supposed to dance its way into theaters on June 26, but it will now arrive on June 18, 2021. Warner Bros. had already decided to move Wonder Woman 1984 from early June to late August in an effort to buy some time and … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Now Set to Release in 2021!!

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Universal Delays ‘Minions’ and ‘Sing’ Sequel Release Dates!!

In case you haven’t noticed, Hollywood is punting on summer movie season, with Universal Pictures the latest studio to waive the white flag. Two days after Sony delayed Morbius and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Universal has delayed its summer tentpole Minions: The Rise of Gru. We already knew that the Minions sequel wouldn’t make its release date because Illumination Entertainment was forced to close its studio in … Continue reading Universal Delays ‘Minions’ and ‘Sing’ Sequel Release Dates!!

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Date Delayed!!

Warner Bros. has finally made some big decisions about its biggest summer releases as coronavirus concerns continue to affect all corners of the entertainment industry. First up, the studio has pushed Wonder Woman 1984‘s release date, moving the Patty Jenkins-directed, Gal Gadot-starring sequel from its original June 5 date to August 14. The two-month push from Warner Bros. (as reported by Variety) aligns with previous reporting that the … Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Release Date Delayed!!

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‘In the Heights’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hints at Possible Release Date Delay!!

While many major tentpoles set for release in the spring have been making release date adjustments in the wake of growing coronavirus concerns and their impact on the box office, it’s still unclear what studios have planned for movies set to hit theaters in the summer. In the case of movie musical In the Heights, directed by John M. Chu and adapted from the musical of the same … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hints at Possible Release Date Delay!!

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‘Distant’: Rachel Brosnahan Joins Amblin’s Sci-Fi Comedy!!

Rachel Brosnahan, the Emmy-winning star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is set to join Anthony Ramos in Amblin’s sci-fi comedy Distant, the studio announced Wednesday. Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the duo behind Blades of Glory and Office Christmas Party, will direct from a script by Spenser Cohen (Extinction). Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger and Anna Halberg will produce, while Jonathan Rothbart and Matt Hirsch will executive … Continue reading ‘Distant’: Rachel Brosnahan Joins Amblin’s Sci-Fi Comedy!!

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‘Permanent Record’: Jon M. Chu in Talks to Direct YA Romance Movie!!

Jon M. Chu is a hot property on the Warner Bros. lot thanks to Crazy Rich Asians and his upcoming adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical In the Heights. This week brought word of a new project that Chu is developing at the studio, as he’s set to produce and possibly direct a feature adaptation of Mary H.K. Choi‘s bestselling YA romance novel Permanent Record. The … Continue reading ‘Permanent Record’: Jon M. Chu in Talks to Direct YA Romance Movie!!

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‘In the Heights’: First Trailer Reveals Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Big Screen Musical!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Directed – Jon M. Chu Starring – Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘In the Heights’: First Trailer Reveals Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Big Screen Musical!! Check It Out!!

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‘In the Heights’ Stars Reveal Five New Clips!! Check It Out!!

Today is a big day to live In the Heights. The upcoming musical extravaganza, based on the acclaimed Broadway hit from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, dropped its first poster, building up buzz for the first trailer being released tomorrow. And now, the film’s creators, from Miranda to director Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) to stars Leslie Grace, Dascha Polanco, and Anthony Ramos have taken to Twitter and dropped some new footage … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Stars Reveal Five New Clips!! Check It Out!!

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‘In the Heights’: Jimmy Smits Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Movie!!!

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jimmy Smits is nearing a deal to join Anthony Ramos and Corey Hawkins in Jon M. Chu’s feature adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical In the Heights for Warner Bros., Collider has exclusively learned. In the Heights, which won four Tony Awards, follows a bodega owner names Usnavi (Ramos) who strikes it rich and plans to leave his Latino neighborhood, only to have … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’: Jimmy Smits Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Movie!!!

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‘In the Heights’: ‘A Star Is Born’s Anthony Ramos to Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Film!!

Fresh off playing Lady Gaga‘s supportive best friend in A Star Is Born, Anthony Ramos has been cast in the starring role of Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s In the Heights, according to Variety. The film—based on the Tony-winning musical with music and lyrics by Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes—has Crazy Rich Asians helmer Jon M. Chu onboard to direct a script by Hudes. Miranda, Anthony Bregman, Mara Jacobs, … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’: ‘A Star Is Born’s Anthony Ramos to Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Film!!

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ Dodges The Weinstein Company Bankruptcy!!

Lin-Manuel Miranda fans, take a sigh of relief. We’re still going to have quite the wait before we ever get to see Hamilton on the big screen, but according to Deadline, Miranda’s Tony-award winning musical In the Heights has dodged going to down with the Weinstein ship. A film adaptation of In the Heights was set up at The Weinstein Company back in 2016, and the future … Continue reading Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ Dodges The Weinstein Company Bankruptcy!!

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