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‘Talk to Me’ Has Become A24’s Fifth Highest-Grossing Film at the Worldwide BO!!

While Barbie and Oppenheimer have been dominating the global box office over the past few weeks, another movie has been quietly landing punches in its own weight class. After almost exactly a month in release, the horror film Talk to Me has passed the $50 million mark at the global box office, cementing itself as one of the biggest movies in indie outfit A24’s history. … Continue reading ‘Talk to Me’ Has Become A24’s Fifth Highest-Grossing Film at the Worldwide BO!!

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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’: First A24 Film to Pass $100 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

Defying the dominant narrative about what works and what doesn’t at the box office these days, Everything Everywhere All at Once has become the first film distributed by the indie outfit A24 to pass the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office. Released in March, the film has made $68.9 million in the U.S. and another $31.1 million internationally. Directed by Daniel Kwan and … Continue reading ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’: First A24 Film to Pass $100 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Has Become A24’s Biggest Domestic BO Success!!

Director duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, can expect to be courted by the biggest studios in the industry after the record-breaking success of their difficult-to-describe second feature together, Everything Everywhere All at Once. In its ninth weekend of release, the martial arts fantasy will become indie outfit A24’s highest grossing domestic release, with over $50 million in the bank. Everything … Continue reading ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Has Become A24’s Biggest Domestic BO Success!!

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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!!

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A24 to Produce Slate of Movies for Apple!!

If you haven’t noticed yet, the streaming wars are upon us. Netflix has shelled out for Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy. Amazon has locked up Nicole Kidman, Jordan Peele and Barry Jenkins. Apple has several talent deals as well (who needs Siri when you’ve got Oprah!), and now it has signed a multi-year deal with A24, which will produce a slate of films for the tech giant, it was announced Wednesday. … Continue reading A24 to Produce Slate of Movies for Apple!!

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Kathryn Newton to Lead a Netflix Drama From Chris Keyser and Marc Webb!!!

Kathryn Newton has been cast in a lead role in a drama series that has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. The untitled series hails from Christopher Keyser, who will also executive produce along with Marc Webb. The series follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town, left without any trace of their parents. As … Continue reading Kathryn Newton to Lead a Netflix Drama From Chris Keyser and Marc Webb!!!

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‘Three Billboards’ Defies Odds in its 15th Weekend at the Specialty BO!!!

In its fifteenth weekend in release, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri continued to impress at the Presidents Day weekend box office, growing its domestic total to $48.4 million and its international tally to $63.8 million for a worldwide total of $112.2 million to date. Such is the power of awards season — and particularly an Oscar best picture nomination — for fall specialty films that … Continue reading ‘Three Billboards’ Defies Odds in its 15th Weekend at the Specialty BO!!!

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‘Maze Runner’ Dethrones ‘Jumanji’ From #1, as ‘Showman’ Continues Strong at the BO!!!

Despite a 25% decline compared to the opening for its predecessor, Fox‘s Maze Runner: The Death Cure still managed a #1 finish at the weekend box office. Meanwhile, Entertainment Studios saw Hostiles deliver a solid performance as it expanded nationwide, Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Greatest Showman continue to hold strong, The Shape of Water expands with strong numbers on the heels … Continue reading ‘Maze Runner’ Dethrones ‘Jumanji’ From #1, as ‘Showman’ Continues Strong at the BO!!!

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Oscars 2018: ‘The Shape of Water’ Dominates with 13 Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Oscar nominations are here! At long last, the list of nominees for the 90th annual Academy Awards have been unveiled. The Shape of Water leads the pack with 13 nominations overall, including Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actor. Guillermo del Toro‘s fairy tale is pretty far ahead, as Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri comes closest with 9 nominations, while Dunkirk scored 7 nominations including a first-ever … Continue reading Oscars 2018: ‘The Shape of Water’ Dominates with 13 Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

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‘Three Billboards’ and ‘Lady Bird’ Take Top Honors at the 2018 Golden Globes!!!

Well the Golden Globes were certainly on brand, and not for all the usual reasons. Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri and Lady Bird took home the top prizes for film while Big Little Lies, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Handmaid’s Tale won the main TV prizes. Not only were these all critically lauded pieces of entertainment, they all revolve around complex female-driven stories. That was certainly in keeping with … Continue reading ‘Three Billboards’ and ‘Lady Bird’ Take Top Honors at the 2018 Golden Globes!!!

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Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2017 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Apart from a few surprises, the year 2017 proved to be one of Hollywood’s most disastrous years at the box office in decades. From bad sequels to disappointing reboots, the worst movies of 2017 are a variety of unfunny comedies and boring films. Films like Fifty Shades Darker, A Bad Moms Christmas and Transformers: The Last Knight, failed to redeem their respective franchises, while reboots … Continue reading Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2017 – A MovizArk Take!!!

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Lady Bird (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – In the early 2000s, an artistically-inclined seventeen year-old comes of age in Sacramento, California. My Take – It’s not easy for an actor/actress to transition from a job they have so firmly perfected at over the years, to becoming the one in charge of realizing their vision on screen, while keeping the immense pressure of the critics aside, it’s the audience’s acceptance or … Continue reading Lady Bird (2017) Review!!!

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‘The Post’ Scores Big Limited Release as Awards Contenders Compete at Box Office!!!

While “The Greatest Showman” isn’t performing as well as Fox might have hoped, the studio still has reason to smile this Christmas weekend as its major awards contender, “The Post,” is off to a great start in limited release. Steven Spielberg’s recounting of The Washington Post’s acquisition and publishing of The Pentagon Papers opened on nine screens this weekend and is looking at a four-day … Continue reading ‘The Post’ Scores Big Limited Release as Awards Contenders Compete at Box Office!!!

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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Delivers Second Largest Opening Ever at the BO!!!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi delivered on expectations, debuting with the second largest opening weekend of all-time and propelling the box office to the third largest weekend ever based on estimates. In an attempt at counter-programming, Fox‘s Ferdinand got off to a bit of a slow start against the might of Star Wars as well as the continued strong performance of Pixar‘s Coco as it … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Delivers Second Largest Opening Ever at the BO!!!

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‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers. The Shape of Water came away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind by Steven Spielberg‘s timely The Post and the … Continue reading ‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

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‘Coco’ Repeats #1 Spot Again as ‘The Disaster Artist’ Opens Strong at the BO!!

Disney and Pixar‘s Coco topped the weekend box office for the third week in a row. In fact, the only shake-up in the weekend top five compared to the last two weeks is to see A24‘s The Disaster Artist landing in fourth position as it expanded into 840 theaters this weekend following its strong limited bow last week. As for the weekend’s only new wide … Continue reading ‘Coco’ Repeats #1 Spot Again as ‘The Disaster Artist’ Opens Strong at the BO!!

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‘Coco’ Repeats Second Week at #1 While Limited Releases Open Strong at BO!!!

Disney and Pixar‘s Coco led the post-Thanksgiving frame in what was a repeat of last weekend’s top five thanks in large part to no new wide releases this weekend. That doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to discuss as A24 enjoyed a great weekend with Lady Bird continuing its strong play and the studio’s much-talked about feature The Disaster Artist finished just outside the top ten … Continue reading ‘Coco’ Repeats Second Week at #1 While Limited Releases Open Strong at BO!!!

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National Board of Review Names ‘The Post’ Best Film of the Year; ‘Logan’ Cracks Top 10!!!

The National Board of Review has announced honorees for its 2017 awards. Steven Spielberg‘s The Post, which is receiving mostly positive notices from critics, took top honors with Best Film, while the organization’s full Top 10 is filled out by a pretty diverse group that includes Lady Bird, Dunkirk, Baby Driver, and Logan. Of course the glaring inclusion here is Alexander Payne‘s Downsizing, which received some scathing reviews and is something of a misfire … Continue reading National Board of Review Names ‘The Post’ Best Film of the Year; ‘Logan’ Cracks Top 10!!!

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‘Lady Bird’ Becomes the Best-Reviewed Movie of All-Time on Rotten Tomatoes!!!!

It’s very hard to score 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. With so many reviews, even a critically beloved movie is bound to come up with at least one or two dissenters (or someone like Armond White, who believes it’s his job to play the contrarian). Although small indies can tend to hold on to 100% “Fresh” ratings, it’s a monumental task for a wide-release film. That’s … Continue reading ‘Lady Bird’ Becomes the Best-Reviewed Movie of All-Time on Rotten Tomatoes!!!!

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Disney Scores Another Hit as ‘Coco’ Makes A Strong Debut at the BO!!!

With a strong, five-day debut Disney and Pixar‘s Coco joined the ranks of the many successful films Disney has launched over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Receiving high marks from critics and audiences alike, the film finished atop the weekend box office and is looking at solid returns throughout the holiday season. Additionally, WB and DC Comics‘ Justice League and Lionsgate‘s Wonder played mostly as expected … Continue reading Disney Scores Another Hit as ‘Coco’ Makes A Strong Debut at the BO!!!

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‘Justice League’ Stumbles with $96 million Debut as ‘Wonder’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

Warner Bros. and DC Comics‘ Justice League struggled compared to expectations as it failed to top $100 million over the course of its three-day weekend. Meanwhile, it was Lionsgate‘s Wonder that captured audience attention, debuting with an excellent $27 million, topping Thor: Ragnarok for a second place finish, positioning itself well for the holiday weeks ahead. Additionally, A24‘s Lady Bird continued its impressive run in … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ Stumbles with $96 million Debut as ‘Wonder’ Opens Strong at the BO!!!

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‘Thor 3’ Repeats Top #1 While ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ and ‘Orient Express’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

Thor: Ragnarok delivered an expected #1 finish in its second weekend at the domestic box office, pushing the film’s domestic total ahead of both the first and second Thor films after just ten days in release. However, just as much a story are the strong openings for a batch of newcomers, both wide and and limited, as Paramount‘s Daddy’s Home 2 and Fox‘s Murder on … Continue reading ‘Thor 3’ Repeats Top #1 While ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ and ‘Orient Express’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Delivers $121M Domestic Opening; ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Is Also Well at the BO!!!

Disney and Marvel‘s Thor: Ragnarok got the 2017 holiday movie season started in strong fashion, debuting with over $120 million as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to fill theaters. Additionally, STX‘s A Bad Moms Christmas brought in over $20 million for its five-day start, but it’s the road ahead that will tell the full story as it hopes to play well into the holiday season. … Continue reading ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Delivers $121M Domestic Opening; ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ Is Also Well at the BO!!!

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Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges to Star in Drama ‘Ben is Back’!!!

Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges are set to star in the homecoming drama Ben Is Back. Peter Hedges (What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, About a Boy) wrote and will direct the feature that takes place over 24 hours, following the charming-but-troubled Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges), who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben’s wary mother, Holly Burns (Roberts), welcomes her beloved son, … Continue reading Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges to Star in Drama ‘Ben is Back’!!!

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‘Lady Bird’ Trailer: Saoirse Ronan Has a Rough Adolescence in Greta Gerwig’s Directorial Debut!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The adventures of a young woman living in Northern California for a year. Directed – Greta Gerwig Starring – Saoirse Ronan, Odeya Rush, Danielle Macdonald Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Lady Bird’ Trailer: Saoirse Ronan Has a Rough Adolescence in Greta Gerwig’s Directorial Debut!! Check It Out!!

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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ Lands A24 Awards Season Push!!!

With “Lady Bird,” brainy actress and screenwriter Greta Gerwig is finally making her solo directorial debut after her collaborations with Noah Baumbach on “Frances Ha” and “Mistress America” and co-directing “Nights and Weekends” with Joe Swanberg. The relationship comedy stars Saoirse Ronan as Christine McPherson (Lady Bird, no relationship with the wife of LBJ), a rebellious student at a conservative Catholic Sacramento high school who wants to escape her … Continue reading Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ Lands A24 Awards Season Push!!!

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