‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Free Guy’ Set for a 45-Day Window of Theatrical Exclusivity!!

Disney continued to lay out its upcoming release plans today during an investors call. The studio revealed that both Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the Ryan Reynolds action comedy Free Guy will debut in theaters with a 45-day window of exclusivity. Recently, Disney announced that it would be continuing its Premier Access program of simultaneously releasing features theatrically and on the studio’s … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Free Guy’ Set for a 45-Day Window of Theatrical Exclusivity!!

‘Oscar Nominations 2021’ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Oscar nominations are here! The 93rd Academy Awards will look unlike any ceremony in history for a few reasons, but early Monday morning business proceeded as usual with a diverse crop of nominees. For the first time ever, the Academy waived the requirement that a film had to have a limited theatrical release in order to qualify for the Oscars. This waiver was a result … Continue reading ‘Oscar Nominations 2021’ Revealed!!! Check Out the Full List!!

‘The Mother’: Jennifer Lopez to Produce, Star in Netflix’s Assassin Movie!!

Jennifer Lopez can do it all. From light and bubbly rom-coms to kicking absolute ass in Enough to screaming “Let’s get loud!” at a presidential inauguration, it’s truly J. Lo’s world, and we are all just living in it. Now, Lopez‘s world is expanding to Netflix, as Deadline reports she will star in and produce the original film The Mother for the streaming service — and she’s bringing … Continue reading ‘The Mother’: Jennifer Lopez to Produce, Star in Netflix’s Assassin Movie!!

Disney Considering Moving ‘Cruella’ and Others to Disney+!!

After the premier access Disney+ debut of giant, international action-blockbuster Mulan and the Christmas Day “regular Disney+” debut of giant, critically acclaimed Pixar film Soul, it’s clear that Disney is investing a ton more resources into their streaming services, a move only exacerbated by loss in revenue and pandemic-era difficulties. But now, it sounds like Disney is going even further with this “skip the theaters, go straight … Continue reading Disney Considering Moving ‘Cruella’ and Others to Disney+!!

Jen Lo, Will Smith Win at the People’s Choice Awards 2020!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!

The 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards was the latest to give us a ceremony that continues the celebration despite the pandemic. Hosted by Demi Lovato, this year’s ceremony combines in-person, socially distant appearances by winners and presenters as well as a “Virtual In-Person” audience that helped announce the awards throughout the evening. The night honored Jennifer Lopez as the People’s Icon and awarded Tyler Perry … Continue reading Jen Lo, Will Smith Win at the People’s Choice Awards 2020!! Check Out the Full Winners List!!

Disney Announces Dramatic Restructuring!!

Disney has had a truly catastrophic year. The coronavirus saw an end to a staggering amount of revenue streams for the company, from the cancellation of live sports (aired on ABC and ESPN) to the total decimation of its theme parks domestically and abroad, not to mention the lack of theatrical movies and the still-total shutdown of the cruise industry. In light of so much … Continue reading Disney Announces Dramatic Restructuring!!

‘Tenet’ Passes $300M Globally, Yet Struggles to Pass $50M Domestically at the BO!!

It’s been an uphill battle here in the U.S. for Tenet as it struggles to hit the box office milestones it’s racking up with relative ease overseas. As its fifth theatrical weekend comes to a close, Tenet‘s domestic total currently sits at $45.1 million. This weekend, the movie added just $2.7 million to that current domestic total, representing another 21% drop in its week-to-week earnings. Tenet also … Continue reading ‘Tenet’ Passes $300M Globally, Yet Struggles to Pass $50M Domestically at the BO!!

‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

Within the vague Variety write-up about a potential Black Widow release date change, which seems all-but-inevitable given the somewhat disastrous stateside response to Tenet and the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the seasonal flu, creating a super-charged twin-demic in coming months, was a morsel that Disney and Pixar’s Soul, the latest film from Up and Inside Out director Pete Docter, would be headed … Continue reading ‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

‘Black Widow’ November Release Date Expected to Delay!!

In the latest “no shit, Sherlock” release date news, Disney is expected to delay the release of Marvel’s Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson. Black Widow is slated to open on Nov. 6, but studios have been fleeing the fall in the wake of Tenet’s muted box office performance. Though theaters remain closed in major markets such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, the … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ November Release Date Expected to Delay!!

‘Mulan’ Stumbles With $23M Opening at the China BO!!

Disney‘s Mulan malfunctioned in its China box office debut with a disheartening $23.2 million. The $200 million tentpole was made with both Chinese and American audiences top of mind. Directed by Niki Caro, the live-action adaptation of the classic animated title headlines popular Chinese-born actress Liu Yiefei as a young woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight in the imperial army. … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Stumbles With $23M Opening at the China BO!!

‘Tenet’ Struggles in the U.S. However Reaches $200 Million Globally at the BO!!

Christopher Nolan‘s Tenet is struggling in North America — where moviegoing remains off limits in Los Angeles and New York City  — but continues to impress overseas for an estimated global gross of $207 million through Sunday. Over the weekend, the pic earned an estimated $6.7 million domestically from 2,901 cinemas for a cume of $29.5 million. The studio said it’s a promising sign that … Continue reading ‘Tenet’ Struggles in the U.S. However Reaches $200 Million Globally at the BO!!

‘Tenet’ Scores $20 Million Opening at the U.S. BO!!

The good fortunes of Warner Bros. and director/writer Christopher Nolan increaseth at Tenet opens in U.S. theaters to some very surprising box office results. In another time, we might be considering these Tenet opening weekend receipts with a little less shock and perhaps more worry (It’s the lowest opening for a Nolan movie since 2006’s The Prestige.). But, alas, we live in a time where the world is dealing … Continue reading ‘Tenet’ Scores $20 Million Opening at the U.S. BO!!

Mulan (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. My Take – Like most fans of Disney’s Renaissance-era classics, I too have been substantially dissatisfied with the Mouse House’s persistence to remake their entire animated catalog. But I guess it is understandable from a company’s point view after all The Jungle Book, The Lion King, Beauty … Continue reading Mulan (2020) Review!!

‘Mulan’ Will Be Free For All Disney Plus Subscribers in December!!

The much-anticipated live-action remake of Mulan comes to Disney Plus this weekend carrying a hefty $30 price tag on top of what subscribers are already paying to have access to the service, a move that has rubbed some people the wrong way. But if the idea of having to shell out so much extra cash irked you, fear not – the film will be made … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Will Be Free For All Disney Plus Subscribers in December!!

‘The New Mutants’ Opens with $7 Million at a Slowly Reviving BO!!

It has been a little over five months since we last reported on box office news as the U.S. has grappled with the global pandemic. The months-long shutdown has sent the theatrical exhibition side of our industry into a downward spiral, with financial woes consistently visiting theater chains including AMC and Regal Cinemas. Now, the final week of August is serving as a grand reopening of … Continue reading ‘The New Mutants’ Opens with $7 Million at a Slowly Reviving BO!!

‘Mulan’: Disney Confirms China Theatrical Release!!

Mulan may be eschewing cinemas in most of the world, but audiences in China will be able to watch the film on the big screen, Disney revealed today. Posting on its Weibo account, the studio confirmed that the film had been cleared for release in the Middle Kingdom, writing that “the magnolia blossoms live up to expectations and come as promised” and “the theater is … Continue reading ‘Mulan’: Disney Confirms China Theatrical Release!!

‘Mulan’ Heading to Disney+ in September!!

In a move that is at once shocking and could have significant ramifications for years to come, Disney announced today that it will be releasing its live-action epic Mulan simultaneously in select theaters and on Disney+ on September 4th. The film will not be automatically available on Disney+ at that time, and will instead be offered as part of Disney+’s new “Premium Tier” that will … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Heading to Disney+ in September!!

‘Tenet’ Could Be Hitting European Theaters in August!!

Christopher Nolan‘s Tenet could have an entanglement with August as far as European theaters are concerned, as Warner Bros. has been advising exhibitors in the U.K., France and Spain to prepare for an Aug. 26-28 launch according to a new report from Variety. That means that Tenet will launch on Wednesday the 26th in some territories, and Friday the 28th in others. The action movie … Continue reading ‘Tenet’ Could Be Hitting European Theaters in August!!

‘Top Gun 2,’ ‘A Quiet Place 2’ Shift to 2021 as ‘Without Remorse’ Moves to Amazon!!

Tom Cruise‘s high-flying sequel Top Gun: Maverick and Emily Blunt‘s horror film A Quiet Place Part 2 have been delayed once again by Paramount, which has also sold the Michael B. Jordan movie Without Remorse to Amazon. Paramount chose to punt its surefire hits to next year, as A Quiet Place Part 2 moves from Sept. 6, 2020 to April 23, 2021, while Top Gun: … Continue reading ‘Top Gun 2,’ ‘A Quiet Place 2’ Shift to 2021 as ‘Without Remorse’ Moves to Amazon!!

Disney Makes New Shift in Releases; Removes ‘Mulan,’ and ‘French Dispatch’ from Calendar!!

Disney has removed its live-action remake of Mulan and Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch from its theatrical release calendar, the studio announced Thursday. It’s unclear what will come of both films, which have wildly different budgets. Niki Caro‘s epic Mulan remake cost $200 million and Disney has been reluctant to release the film on its nascent streaming service Disney+ or on premium VOD at an … Continue reading Disney Makes New Shift in Releases; Removes ‘Mulan,’ and ‘French Dispatch’ from Calendar!!

‘Spellbound’: ‘Shrek’ Co-Director Vicky Jenson to Helm Animated Movie for Skydance and Paramount!!

Paramount and Skydance have announced that the original animated musical Spellbound will hit theaters on Nov. 11, 2022 — nine months after the release of Skydance Animation’s first original feature, Luck. Vicky Jenson, who co-directed Shrek with Andrew Adamson, will direct from a script by Mulan scribes Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin as well as The Lion King writer Linda Woolverton. The story is set … Continue reading ‘Spellbound’: ‘Shrek’ Co-Director Vicky Jenson to Helm Animated Movie for Skydance and Paramount!!

‘Beautiful Ruins’: ‘Mulan’s Niki Caro to Direct for Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg!!

Mulan filmmaker Niki Caro has signed on to direct Beautiful Ruins for Sam Mendes‘ Neal Street banner and Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin Partners, the studio announced Tuesday. The film is based on Jess Walter‘s bestselling novel, and will be adapted by scribes Mark Hammer and Chiara Atik, working off an earlier draft from Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster. Variety broke the news. Set in an Italian … Continue reading ‘Beautiful Ruins’: ‘Mulan’s Niki Caro to Direct for Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg!!

‘Mulan’ and ‘Bill and Ted Face The Music’ See Release Date Push Once Again!!

Due to the reported spikes of COVID-19 cases, Disney has pushed the theatrical release date for Mulan back again and MGM has also pushed back the release Bill & Ted Face The Music as well. The release of Mulan has been pushed from July 25th to August 21st, which is the weekend after Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is released. Alan Horn, co-chairman and chief creative officer, … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ and ‘Bill and Ted Face The Music’ See Release Date Push Once Again!!

‘Little Women’ Hits $100M at the Overseas BO as Cinemas Begin Reopening Worldwide!!

Greta Gerwig‘s Oscar-nominated film Little Women has crossed the $100 million mark at the international box office in a welcome sign as cinemas begin to reopen around the globe after shuttering three months ago due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Sony and New Regency film pulled in $475K from 472 screens in 12 foreign markets, led by Japan — where it opened last weekend … Continue reading ‘Little Women’ Hits $100M at the Overseas BO as Cinemas Begin Reopening Worldwide!!

AMC Set for Over $2 Billion Loss Amidst Pandemic Closures!!

Exhibition giant AMC Theatres, hit in mid-March by a shutdown of its circuit amid the coronavirus pandemic, on Tuesday reported a deep first quarter loss due to onetime impairment charges, on sharply lower overall revenues. AMC, which has closed its theaters through to the end of June and is expected to detail its reopening plans during an analyst call, posted a quarterly loss of $2.17 … Continue reading AMC Set for Over $2 Billion Loss Amidst Pandemic Closures!!

‘The Forever Purge’ Pulled From Summer Release!!

Universal has pulled The Forever Purge off its summer calendar altogether. The fifth installment in Universal-Blumhouse Purge series, The Forever Purge was originally dated for July 10 but now has no set date. It’s unclear if the film will go direct to PVOD or if Universal will delay it for a later theatrical release date. Deadline reports that Universal-Blumhouse’s The Forever Purge has been pulled from its July 10 release date, … Continue reading ‘The Forever Purge’ Pulled From Summer Release!!

‘No Time To Die’ Release Could Be Delayed To 2021!!

It’s possible No Time to Die could be delayed until 2021. The upcoming James Bond film was the first major blockbuster to shift release dates in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, moving back from April to November 2020. Since then, basically all of Hollywood has shut down and the movie calendar is clear through mid-July (when Christopher Nolan‘s Tenet is slated to open). That appears to … Continue reading ‘No Time To Die’ Release Could Be Delayed To 2021!!

Warner Bros. Reaffirm Commitment to Theatrical Movies like ‘Tenet’ and ‘WW84’!!

Warner Bros. late Wednesday reaffirmed the studio’s commitment to the cinematic experience in hopes of clearing up confusion over comments made to investors by WarnerMedia boss John Stankey earlier in the day about the future of the theatrical model. “We are committed to — and are excited about — releasing Tenet in theaters this summer or whenever theaters reopen. We remain supportive of the theatrical … Continue reading Warner Bros. Reaffirm Commitment to Theatrical Movies like ‘Tenet’ and ‘WW84’!!

‘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!!

‘Mulan 2’ Rumored to be Already in Development!!

Before it lost its release date as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the signs were all pointing to Mulan being a box office hit. Despite the fact the Niki Caro helmed release was clearly taking some liberties with the animated classic, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the movie which Disney recently moved from March 27th to July 24th, later this year. … Continue reading ‘Mulan 2’ Rumored to be Already in Development!!

Bob Iger Confirms More Movies Will Head Directly To Disney+ After ‘Artemis Fowl’!!

Walt Disney executive chairman Bob Iger told Barron’s there may be a few movies after Artemis Fowl that jump directly onto Disney+ as the coronavirus pandemic keeps movie theaters shuttered. “In terms of movies going ahead after Artemis, there may be a few more that we end up putting directly onto Disney+, but for the most part a lot of the big tentpole Disney films, … Continue reading Bob Iger Confirms More Movies Will Head Directly To Disney+ After ‘Artemis Fowl’!!

‘Mulan’ Set to Release on July 24th 2020!!

Disney announced a slew of new release dates today, most of which were due to the delays caused by coronavirus concerns. Among them is a brand new release date for Mulan, which was originally due to open in March but was abruptly pulled from the release calendar when movie theaters across the globe shut down. Disney has now set a new Mulan release date for … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Set to Release on July 24th 2020!!

Disneyland and Disney World Closed Indefinitely!!

Disney’s U.S. parks were set to re-open next Wednesday, but amid the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland and Disney World are now closed indefinitely. The Walt Disney Co. announced on Friday that the California and Florida parks will remain closed “until further notice” and hourly park employees will continued to be paid until April 18. “While there is still much uncertainty with respect … Continue reading Disneyland and Disney World Closed Indefinitely!!

‘Black Widow’ Release Date Delayed!!

Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Studios have chosen to delay the Black Widow release date. Black Widow is just the latest of numerous tentpole features, including Mulan, The New Mutants, The Batman, and Jurassic World: Dominion, to face either production or release date delays and postponements as the global coronavirus pandemic fundamentally changes how we carry on with work and daily life. Black Widow was originally scheduled to arrive in U.S. theaters … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Release Date Delayed!!

AMC Theaters and Cinemark Are Closing!!

Update: Cinemark has also announced it is closing its theaters. A timetable was not given. In a significant but necessary move, AMC Theaters has decided to close its theaters nationwide for the time-being. The White House announced new national guidelines yesterday to help combat the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, and as part of those guidelines they recommended steering clear of gatherings of 10 people or … Continue reading AMC Theaters and Cinemark Are Closing!!

‘Birds of Prey’ Will Be Released Early on VOD!!

Good news, puddin’! Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey will be released early on VOD as theaters across the country shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fandango reports that both Birds of Prey and the Matthew McConaughey movie The Gentlemen will be available for digital purchase on March 24 — 46 days and 60 days after each film hit theaters. Typically, films become available for … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ Will Be Released Early on VOD!!

Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus!!

Idris Elba has become the latest famous face to publicly test positive for coronavirus after Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and Olga Kurylenko. The Hobbs & Shaw actor announced the turn of events on Twitter, explaining that he got tested for the wide-spread virus after discovering he had been in contact with someone else who tested positive. Here is Elba’s full statement: “It came back positive, … Continue reading Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus!!

Regal Cinemas Shuts Down All Theaters!!

First, movie theater chains like AMC, Cineplex, and Alamo Drafthouse announced new seating plans, blocking off series of seats to help enable the practice of social distancing. But now, as the situation regarding the coronavirus keeps changing, so too must movie theater practices. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Regal Cinemas has announced they’re shutting down all of their locations indefinitely. Here’s the official statement from Mooky … Continue reading Regal Cinemas Shuts Down All Theaters!!

Coronavirus Delays Could Cause Hollywood To Lose $20 Billion!!

The week of March 8, 2020 may very well go down as one of the most dread-filled in Hollywood history thanks to growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Hollywood and the global entertainment industry. Every day, we learned of numerous announcements made about various studio shutdowns, release dates pushed or substantially delayed, movie theaters taking every precaution to protect theatergoers, and … Continue reading Coronavirus Delays Could Cause Hollywood To Lose $20 Billion!!

Disney Halts Production on ‘Little Mermaid’, and Other Films!!

We suppose this was inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any less unfortunate. It appears that Hollywood is beginning to shut down over concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Disney announced today that it is halting production on a number of films, including those under its 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures banners. The live-action The Little Mermaid remake was due to begin filming in London … Continue reading Disney Halts Production on ‘Little Mermaid’, and Other Films!!

‘Mulan,’ ‘Antlers’ and ‘New Mutants’ See Release Date Push!!

Out of an abundance of caution, Disney has canceled its release plans for Mulan (March 27), The New Mutants (April 3) and Scott Cooper‘s horror movie Antlers (April 17) in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the studio announced Thursday. Unlike No Time to Die and F9, it’s unclear when any of them will hit theaters, though the studio is reportedly exploring release dates later … Continue reading ‘Mulan,’ ‘Antlers’ and ‘New Mutants’ See Release Date Push!!

‘Mulan’ Gets a New Action Packed Clip!! Check It Out!!

Disney has unveiled a new clip from Mulan and it’s one of the most action-packed clips we’ve seen so far. The new clip from the live-action remake sees leading lady Liu Yifei as Mulan and Donnie Yen as Chinese army commander Tung come together to show off their impressive martial arts skills. In the new clip, “Commander,” we get a better preview of Yen’s character, Commander Tung, while also … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Gets a New Action Packed Clip!! Check It Out!!

‘Mulan’: Disney’s Latest Retelling Gets a New TV Spot!! Check It Out!!

Disney’s take on Mulan is due out in theaters Stateside on March 27th, telling a tale inspired by the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.” The story, previously adapted by Disney in animated form to much acclaim back in 1998, centers on the title character, a young woman who masquerades as a male soldier in order to defend her family and her country while fulfilling … Continue reading ‘Mulan’: Disney’s Latest Retelling Gets a New TV Spot!! Check It Out!!

‘Mulan’ Lands Disney’s First Live-Action PG-13 Rating!!

A warning to the adolescent children who happen to be reading Collider dot com right now: The live-action Mulan is probably going to make a man out of you. Or woman. Liste, you’re gonna see some violence, kid. Director Niki Caro‘s re-imagining of the 1998 animated film has officially landed a PG-13 rating, a first for the studio after across-the-board PG ratings for remakes like … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Lands Disney’s First Live-Action PG-13 Rating!!

‘Mulan’ Super Bowl Trailer Teases Niki Caro’s Epic Live-Action Remake!! Check It Out!!

Disney is taking us from the football field to the battlefield with the new Super Bowl trailer for Mulan. The upcoming remake of Disney’s beloved 1998 animated fantasy film stars Liu Yifei as the legendary Chinese warrior Mulan, a young woman who takes her father’s place in the Chinese army by posing as a male soldier. This new take on the material may not have a … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Super Bowl Trailer Teases Niki Caro’s Epic Live-Action Remake!! Check It Out!!

‘Mulan’ Super Bowl Ad Highlights the Film’s Visuals!! Check It Out!!

Disney has released a sneak peek of their Super Bowl ad for Mulan. The upcoming action-packed remake stars Liu Yifei as Mulan, a young woman who takes her father’s place in the Chinese army by posing as a man when the nation faces a looming foreign threat. Director Niki Caro (Whale Rider) looks like she’s hit it out of the park, at least as far as the … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Super Bowl Ad Highlights the Film’s Visuals!! Check It Out!!

‘Mulan’: New Character Posters Sees the Main Cast!! Check It Out!!

Mulan is all set to hit theaters on March 27th. In celebration of the upcoming premiere, Disney has released a set of character posters on social media to get fans hyped up. The live-action remake has seen some controversy over the past few months for various different reasons. With that being said, there are two factors that people are mainly concerned with. Fans are upset … Continue reading ‘Mulan’: New Character Posters Sees the Main Cast!! Check It Out!!

‘Bambi’: A Live-Action Remake Is in the Works!!

We’ve seen The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin in theaters. We’ve seen The Lady and the Tramp on Disney+. And we’ve got Mulan, The Little Mermaid, and as of today, Pinocchio forthcoming. Yep, when it comes to the Disney creative slate, the modus operandi seems to be: Remake all the stuff that worked before in live-action/photorealistic CGI! Adding to this trend? Bambi, which according to The … Continue reading ‘Bambi’: A Live-Action Remake Is in the Works!!

‘Pinocchio’: Robert Zemeckis Confirmed to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Adaption!!

After making roughly all of the money in the universe off of reboots like Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King, Disney isn’t likely to stop the remake train any time soon. The latest of the Mouse House’s animated classics getting the live-action treatment is Pinocchio, with Back to the Future filmmaker Robert Zemeckis on board to co-write and direct. In case you’ve … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: Robert Zemeckis Confirmed to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Adaption!!