Disney Officially Dominates 2024 BO!!

After what could be described as a moderately challenging (or totally disastrous) 2023 for The Walt Disney Company, The (Disney) Empire Strikes Back to reclaim its crown as the King of the Box Office, officially becoming the #1 studio domestically and internationally in 2024, thanks to an astonishing $5.46 billion global box office haul (made up of $2.23 billion domestic and $3.23 billion international) In … Continue reading Disney Officially Dominates 2024 BO!!

Top Best Hollywood Films of 2024 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Indeed, another year of incredible movies comes to an end and what a year it has been. A year that gifted us a wide array of cinematic gems, each offering something unique, from blockbuster cinema to poignant dramas. With a variety of voices and styles, filmmakers and studios have captivated audiences across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on both critics and audiences alike. This … Continue reading Top Best Hollywood Films of 2024 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Snoop Dogg Is Working on a ‘Planet of the Apes’ Type Movie With Dogs!!

Snoop Dogg has recently shared details about a movie that he is working on. As per the legendary rapper, it will be inspired by Planet of the Apes. However, his version will pack a twist. The rapper is currently busy with the promotions of his upcoming 20th studio album, Missionary. The album will be out for fans to listen to on music streaming platforms on … Continue reading Snoop Dogg Is Working on a ‘Planet of the Apes’ Type Movie With Dogs!!

Next ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie to Release in 2027!!

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes premiered earlier this year and was a smash hit, earning nearly $400 million at the box office while also registering scores of 80% and 77% from critics and audiences respectively on Rotten Tomatoes. Everyone has been curious to see if 20th Century Studios would give the 2024 sequel another trilogy like the previous Planet of the Apes trilogy … Continue reading Next ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie to Release in 2027!!

Disney Becomes the First Studio to Cross $3 Billion at the 2024 Worldwide BO!!

The summer box office season got off to a worrying start this year, but picked up the pace gradually, before exploding over the last month or so. And one studio has experienced the entire gamut of emotions, having released four movies that encapsulate the spectrum of hits and misses across the summer. This weekend, Disneybecame the first studio to pass the $3 billion mark in … Continue reading Disney Becomes the First Studio to Cross $3 Billion at the 2024 Worldwide BO!!

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Sets Franchise Record Opening at the BO!!

So, as we approach the end of the weekend, it wasn’t a close call for No. 1 between Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and Paramount‘s A Quiet Place: Day One, with the former beating the latter $57.4M to $53M. Global debut for A Quiet Place: Day One was $98.5M. Inside Out 2 passes the $1 billion global mark as scheduled. Per box office metrics corp EntTelligence, … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Sets Franchise Record Opening at the BO!!

‘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!!

‘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!!

‘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!!

‘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!!

‘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!!

‘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!!

‘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!!

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. My Take – Indeed, the Planet of the Apes franchise has shaped out to become a rare Hollywood triumph in more ways than anyone … Continue reading Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Review!!

Freya Allan Wants to Work in an A24 Film!!

After landing a role alongside Henry Cavill starring as Ciri in Netflix‘s dark fantasy series, The Witcher, Freya Allan has broken out and landed several big roles in the past few years. Most notably, she will star opposite Kevin Durand, Owen Teague, and William H. Macy in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes by Maze Runner director Wes Ball. Allan has received several Saturn … Continue reading Freya Allan Wants to Work in an A24 Film!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Director Promises a Raw Cut for the Blu-Ray!!

With retail outlets scaling back physical releases of films, it is heartening to see a director so excited about working on Blu-ray special features. Wes Ball, director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes opened up to YouTube’s Ape Nation about his imminent picture. Special features have also not been a focus in physical releases as they had been a decade ago. Instead of … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Director Promises a Raw Cut for the Blu-Ray!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Trailer Teases a Struggle for Power!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Trailer Teases a Struggle for Power!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

Less than two weeks ahead of the premiere, the next Planet of the Apes movie has kicked promotion into high gear with new posters and teasers debuting over the last several weeks. The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes official X account revealed a new poster from artist Rodolfo Reyes for the upcoming film, which features Kevin Durand’s Proximus Ceasar as well as the … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

Less than two weeks before the release of the next Apes movie, one of Hollywood’s most renowned poster artists has released a striking new piece. Matt Ferguson, also known as Cakes Comics, released an official new poster for the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on his personal X account, which shows Kevin Durand‘s new character Proximus wearing a crown with Freya Allan‘s … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Featurette Explore the World!! Check It Out!!

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is about to introduce the next chapter of the classic franchise, with new characters trying to create their legacy hundreds of years after Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) death. A new featurette from the upcoming film has been released by 20th Century Studios, and it details the approach the studio took for the next adventure in the world that began … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Featurette Explore the World!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Teaser Teases an Epic Adventure!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Teaser Teases an Epic Adventure!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Teaser Sees a Human Speak!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Teaser Sees a Human Speak!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals Lengthy Runtime!!

In an era where blockbuster films often push the boundaries of runtime, it seems the Planet of the Apes franchise is no exception. The highly anticipated next installment, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to be the longest entry in the modern saga, clocking in at a lengthy 145 minutes according to a listing by AMC. The latest chapter not only continues … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals Lengthy Runtime!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a Dolby Poster!! Check It Out!!

A new era is at hand on planet Earth. The age of humanity has run its course, and now, it is time for the dominion of apekind. On May 10, the anticipation for the next installment in the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will reach a fever pitch as the film makes its debut. As part of the promotional push for … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a Dolby Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New IMAX Sneak Peek Teases an Epic Adventure!! Check It Out!!

The anticipation for the next installment in the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is running high. The film starring Owen Teague as the voice of protagonist Noa alongside Freya Allan as a young woman, Mae, has started teasing fans with new details, and it seems a worthy successor to the War for the Planet of the Apes. After showcasing a new … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New IMAX Sneak Peek Teases an Epic Adventure!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New 4DX Poster!! Check It Out!!

On May 10th, humanity will bow down to apekind once more in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and to mark that occasion, Collider can exclusively reveal the 4DX poster for the film to our readers. The movie, directed by Wes Ball, is set 300 years after Caesar’s era, during what’s described as the “Dark Ages” of ape society. The film follows Noa (Owen … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New 4DX Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Teaser Teases Early IMAX Preview!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Enter the Kingdom in IMAX. Quite literally. Experience … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Teaser Teases Early IMAX Preview!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ New Teaser Sees Noa Defying Proximus Caesar!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ New Teaser Sees Noa Defying Proximus Caesar!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: Director Has Planned a Trilogy!!

Not many movie franchises can stand the test of time quite like the Planet of the Apes. When the original sci-fi movie directed by Franklin J. Schaffner first hit theaters in 1968, it managed to hit the zeitgeist with its social commentary and iconic scenes. Since then, other filmmakers have come in to make their mark on the Planet of the Apes franchise. While some … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: Director Has Planned a Trilogy!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Alongside the first trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, we were also given a first look at the character posters for the movie. Highlighted in the posters are Noa, our main character, played by Owen Teague, Nova, played by Freya Allan and Kevin Durand’s villainous Proximus Caesar, the antagonist of the movie, which serves as a sequel to the rebooted Planet of … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Trailer Tease a New Era of Apes!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Trailer Tease a New Era of Apes!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the latest entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise and will take audiences back to the world where humans are no longer the most intelligent species on the planet. Fandango has shared a new image giving fans an idea of what to expect in the sequel. Centuries after Caesar (Andy Serkis) changed what it means to … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Gets a New Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Moves Release Date to May 10, 2024!!

A new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes release date has been set for the upcoming sci-fi movie. When is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes out? Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will now be released on May 10, 2024. The release date change sees the film move up two weeks, as it was originally set to come out on May … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Moves Release Date to May 10, 2024!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

As the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes slowly approaches, the filmmaker behind the latest installment of the franchise is already looking ahead toward its future. Entertainment Weekly has released a new image from the upcoming sequel, including comments from director Wes Ball, who stated that the studio is looking at the potential blockbuster as the start of a new saga. If … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

A new adventurous era awaits the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise next year with the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. To prepare viewers for what’s to come, Empire Magazine released a new still and concept art from the much-anticipated sci-fi sequel spotlighting the new hero ape Noa (Owen Teague) and his Orangutan ally Raka (Peter Macon) as they face the … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Empire Cover Features Proximus Caesar!! Check It Out!!

A new look at Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been revealed on the cover of Empire Magazine, allowing audiences to take a look at one of the protagonists of next year’s blockbuster. Years after Caesar (Andy Serkis) changed history forever by leading a community of intelligent apes, it’s time for a new generation to continue his mission of making the world a … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Empire Cover Features Proximus Caesar!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Image Introduces the New Lead Noa!! Check It Out!!

A new era of Apes is ready to unfold as Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes starts a new trilogy for the beloved franchise. The feature will pick up the pieces from where Matt Reeves left off and will explore the middle-ground between the Caesar trilogy and the timeline of the early films. The Planet of the Apes series is a long-running franchise that … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New Image Introduces the New Lead Noa!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Teaser Sees a Young Ape Grapple with his Caesar’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Directed – Wes Ball Starring – Freya Allan, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Teaser Sees a Young Ape Grapple with his Caesar’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Has Wrapped Filming!!

Planet of the Apes fans, get ready. We are one step closer to seeing the next installment of the franchise. This morning, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball announced that filming has wrapped on the upcoming film with a fun video posted on Twitter. The film is slated for release on May 24, 2024. The video posted by Ball to celebrate … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Has Wrapped Filming!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Adds Dichen Lachman!!

20th Century Studio’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has cast actor Dichen Lachman in an undisclosed role, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed. The upcoming feature is helmed by The Maze Runner franchise helmer Wes Ball from a screenplay written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison. It will serve as a new chapter in the franchise and is expected to … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Adds Dichen Lachman!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Adds William H. Macy!!

As Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ramps up its production more details are finally coming out. A new report by Deadline reveals actor William H. Macy has joined the cast list alongside Owen Teague, Freya Allan, and Peter Macon. Currently, it is unknown who Macy will be playing in the upcoming feature. The Maze Runner franchise helmer Wes Ball is set to direct … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Adds William H. Macy!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Sets May 24, 2024 as Release Date!!

Fans of the beloved franchise can mark their calendars as Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has officially set a release date for May 24, 2024, in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Production on the newest installment of the franchise is now underway in Australia. The film stars Owen Teague (It) as the lead, with Freya Allan, best known for her role in … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Sets May 24, 2024 as Release Date!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: Eka Darville Joins New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie!!

Last week, a title and some of the cast were announced for the upcoming installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the “Kingdom” has grown by one more. Jessica Jones alum Eka Darville is the latest to join the cast! The Planet of the Apes film franchise began with the 1968 film starring Charlton Heston based on the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle. … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: Eka Darville Joins New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: Freya Allan Joins New Movie!!

The Planet of the Apes franchise is beginning a new chapter as a new title and actor for the latest installment has been revealed. The new film, now titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will reportedly be set many years after the events of War For the Planet of the Apes, the epic conclusion to the last trilogy. No specific plot details have been provided, but Deadline reports that Freya … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: Freya Allan Joins New Movie!!

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie Gets an Official Title!!

The latest installment in the Planet Of The Apes saga has officially been given a title: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The film, which is slated to begin production next month, marks a territorial return for the long-standing franchise after the 2017 hit War for the Planet of the Apes. Broadly, the series tells the story of a planet discovered by humans where apes are a … Continue reading ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie Gets an Official Title!!