‘The Mother’ Viewership Crosses ‘Murder Mystery 2’ and ‘Glass Onion’ on Netflix!!

Mother’s Day weekend was dominated by Jennifer Lopez‘s new action thriller The Mother on Netflix. The film premiered on May 12 ahead of the holiday and, per Deadline, Samba TV found that over 2.8 million households in the U.S. were tuned in to see the star transformed into a vicious assassin. Netflix has yet to release its own viewership data, but the L+2D data hints … Continue reading ‘The Mother’ Viewership Crosses ‘Murder Mystery 2’ and ‘Glass Onion’ on Netflix!!

‘The Batman’ Enacts His Vengeance with $128.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

In another clear sign that moviegoing is alive and well despite ceasing during the pandemic, Warner Bros.’ The Batman is delivering the second-best opening since 2019. That’s after Spider-Man: No Way Home with $128.5M after a $43.2M Saturday, which was -24% against the pic’s opening Friday+previews. Around the globe, Batman made $248.5M. There’s a very good chance by tomorrow AM that Batman could rise beyond $130M. … Continue reading ‘The Batman’ Enacts His Vengeance with $128.5 Million Opening at the BO!!

‘Uncharted’ Sticks to Top Spot as the World Prepares for ‘The Batman’ to Rule at the BO!!

Before a big tentpole comes into the marketplace, there’s typically a lull at the box office. But it’s an even bigger lull when the major studios don’t have any new wide entries. Everyone is waiting for Warner Bros. The Batman next weekend, and many sources tell me it’s bound easily for a $100M+ opening, in fact $115M+, and the advance ticket sales are there to … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ Sticks to Top Spot as the World Prepares for ‘The Batman’ to Rule at the BO!!

‘Uncharted’ and ‘Dog’ Climb to an Unexpected $51M and $18M Opening at the BO!!

There’s plenty to be happy about at the Presidents Day weekend box office with many truths proven as Sony’s Uncharted overperforms to $51M over 4-days, and MGM/UAR’s female skewing Dog rises to $18M. Among them, a frosh videogame IP proved to work, again, in February. Sony deserves a lot of applause in backing a videogame feature adaptation, which are often risky projects, and casting it up with Tom Holland … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ and ‘Dog’ Climb to an Unexpected $51M and $18M Opening at the BO!!

Marry Me (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – Music superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd, instead. My Take – Marred by a limitless supply of clichés and overdose of over-sentimental Lifetime channel backed releases, the romantic comedy genre has been taken … Continue reading Marry Me (2022) Review!!

‘The Husband’s Secret’: ‘Marry Me’ Director Kat Coiro to Helm Film Adaptation!!

Kat Coiro, who recently helmed the Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson romantic comedy Marry Me, is quickly becoming a hot go-to director in Hollywood, and it looks like she’s found her next project. Deadline reports that Coiro will direct The Husband’s Secret for Sony Pictures, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book of the same name. The script will be adapted by Christy Hall and Paul … Continue reading ‘The Husband’s Secret’: ‘Marry Me’ Director Kat Coiro to Helm Film Adaptation!!

‘Death On The Nile’ Drowns Competition With a Quiet $12.8M at the BO!!

Two major studios this weekend took a bold swing and decided to go after the challenged older female demo over Valentine’s Day weekend in a continued pandemic. While the results were in line with projections, they wouldn’t be anything to brag about in a pre-pandemic marketplace. There’s also an argument that the Super Bowl today slows Sunday business. However, both these titles were aimed at … Continue reading ‘Death On The Nile’ Drowns Competition With a Quiet $12.8M at the BO!!

‘Marry Me’: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson Rom-Com to Get Same-Day Release in Theaters and on Peacock!!

With box office sales still in decline and films opening to low numbers, Universal has made moves to release the Kat Coiro directed, upcoming rom-com, Marry Me, onto streaming platform Peacock as well as in theaters. The feature, which stars Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, is slated to be released on February 11, 2022 in theaters and now also on the streaming service. Marry Me, … Continue reading ‘Marry Me’: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson Rom-Com to Get Same-Day Release in Theaters and on Peacock!!

Universal Movies to Stream on Peacock After 45 Days of Theatrical Release!!

Over the course of the pandemic, studios have been renegotiating deals with film exhibitors to create new ways for fans to watch upcoming films without risking their health. Now, Universal is changing its distribution as well. Announced Thursday, the streaming service Peacock will now host most feature films from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as early as forty-five days after their theatrical run. The distribution model … Continue reading Universal Movies to Stream on Peacock After 45 Days of Theatrical Release!!

‘Marry Me’ Trailer Sees Jennifer Lopez’s Pop Superstar Marry a Stranger!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Music superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd, instead. Directed – Kat Coiro Starring – Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, Utkarsh Ambudkar Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Marry Me’ Trailer Sees Jennifer Lopez’s Pop Superstar Marry a Stranger!! Check It Out!!

‘She-Hulk’: Director Kat Coiro to Helm the Marvel Series Pilot!!

While we await the arrival of Marvel’s Disney+ TV shows (if not for the pandemic, we would have already gotten The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), the studio isn’t slowing down on the upcoming lineup of series they have planned. Deadline reports that Marry Me director Kat Coiro is in talks to helm the pilot and several other episodes of the Disney+ series She-Hulk. Jessica … Continue reading ‘She-Hulk’: Director Kat Coiro to Helm the Marvel Series Pilot!!

‘Marry Me’: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson Led Rom-Com Gets a First Look!!! Check It Out!!

The first look at Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy Marry Me is finally here. It’s been over a year since the project was first announced with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson set to play the mismatched lovers at the heart of the story. And if the phrase “Lopez and Owen are a couple in a romantic comedy” screams peak 2004, just wait until you hear the premise. The first … Continue reading ‘Marry Me’: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson Led Rom-Com Gets a First Look!!! Check It Out!!

‘Marry Me’: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson to Lead STX Romantic Comedy!!!

Jennifer Lopez just got engaged to retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez, and yet later this year, she’s going to marry… Owen Wilson? It’s the romantic pairing you never knew you always wanted! See, Wilson is in final negotiations to star opposite Lopez in STXfilms’ romantic comedy Marry Me. It’s about a pop star bride who ditches her lying, cheating groom at the altar in front … Continue reading ‘Marry Me’: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson to Lead STX Romantic Comedy!!!