‘Get Out’: New York Times Names Jordan Peele’s Debut Feature as the Greatest Horror Movie of the 21st Century!!

The New York Times has spoken and the publication’s top 100 movies of the 21st century have officially been announced. Dramas, comedies, thrillers, and action flicks abound in the packed list that features movie stars like Tom Cruise and Kirsten Dunst and filmmakers like Steven Soderbergh and David Lynch. Amidst all the excitement, one genre is going largely unsung: horror. It shouldn’t come as a … Continue reading ‘Get Out’: New York Times Names Jordan Peele’s Debut Feature as the Greatest Horror Movie of the 21st Century!!

Jordan Peele Producing ‘Nope’-Inspired Docuseries About Black Cowboys!!

Conventional history can, sometimes, be misleading as it tells mostly, the story of the past from the eyes of those who have been “victorious” in one sense or the other. Much has been lost to the passage of time, much of it will not be recovered. However, Jordan Peele is set to make his mark in offering authentic historical truths as regards the Old West. … Continue reading Jordan Peele Producing ‘Nope’-Inspired Docuseries About Black Cowboys!!

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Dominate 2023 MTV Movie and TV Award Nominees!! Check Out the Full List!!

A celebration of entertainment, action, drama, horror, and romance is just around the corner thanks to the upcoming 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The full list of nominees via Deadline has Top Gun: Maverick leading the film category with six nominations, while The Last of Us and Stranger Things lead the way with six nominations in scripted television categories. For the second year running, the MTV Movie & TV Awards … Continue reading ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Dominate 2023 MTV Movie and TV Award Nominees!! Check Out the Full List!!

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Leads Oscar Nominations 2023!! Check Out the Full List!!

This morning, the ever-wonderful Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams announced this year’s Academy Award nominees. In 2022, audiences flocked to movie theaters again, eager to see some of the best, and most talked about titles on the marquee. As the award season has gotten underway, it has been clear that there were a handful of titles that would undoubtedly dominate the conversation after picking up … Continue reading ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Leads Oscar Nominations 2023!! Check Out the Full List!!

Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2022 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Oh what a year this has been! An arguably return to glory for movies. After two years of pandemic restrictions that hit the film industry incredibly hard, as well as the ever present growing threat from streaming, things were comparatively quite better this year. Especially, thanks to critical and commercial successes of films like Top Gun: Maverick, Nope, The Batman and of course, the long … Continue reading Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2022 – A MovizArk Take!!!

2023 Oscars Shortlists Unveiled in 10 Categories!! Check It Out!!

We’re starting to enter awards season and the Academy has released its shortlists in a few key categories ahead of the 95th Academy Awards on March 12. The lists show off the most-likely nominees in ten categories: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, International Feature, Live Action Short, Animated Short, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music Score, Original Song, Sound, and Visual Effects. All nominees will be unveiled on … Continue reading 2023 Oscars Shortlists Unveiled in 10 Categories!! Check It Out!!

AFI’s Top Films of 2022 List Unveiled!! Check It Out!!

The American Film Institute today unveiled their annual list of the best films and television for the calendar year, and in what might – or might not – be a precursor for the major awards season, this year’s film list was dominated by mainstream studio movies which have connected, or are expected to connect, with audiences upon their release. Major films to be included the … Continue reading AFI’s Top Films of 2022 List Unveiled!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’: Jordan Peele Hints At the Possibility of a Sequel!!

All summer fans eyes have been on the skies, whether on Top Gun: Maverick‘s elite graduates or searching for signs of filmmaker Jordan Peele‘s elusive UFO in his third blockbuster hit Nope. While both have been summer successes, it’s the latter that’s kept fans puzzling over the minutia of each scene, from the mysteriously upright shoe to the very brief screen time of a motorcyclist. … Continue reading ‘Nope’: Jordan Peele Hints At the Possibility of a Sequel!!

‘The Invitation’ Leads Worst Weekend of this Summer with $7M at the BO!!!

The bowels of the summer box office have been reached, with Sony’s new C CinemaScore horror movie The Invitation leading with $7M at 3,114 theaters. Like the late Andy Rooney, I get a lot of mail from sources. But in this instance, it’s about why it’s important to be gentle when covering the box office: We’re still in the pandemic, we’re not back yet, it’s not … Continue reading ‘The Invitation’ Leads Worst Weekend of this Summer with $7M at the BO!!!

Nope (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. My Take – With just two directorial efforts, Get Out (2017) or Us (2019), under his belt actor comedian Jordan Peele has already cemented an enviable reputation as a filmmaker who takes an unique approach to his films, something that has helped him stand out from most … Continue reading Nope (2022) Review!!

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Overpowers ‘Beast’ with $20M+ Opening at the BO!!

While Crunchyroll’s Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is coming in at the lower end of what we foresaw yesterday with $20.1M (still significantly more than what we were spotting Friday AM), Universal’s Beast grew some teeth last night, improving its 3-day from $10.1M to now $11.57M. That’s after a $4.27M Saturday that’s -1% from Friday + previews’ $4.3M. Some rival distributors believe Super Hero made more at $21M. … Continue reading ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Overpowers ‘Beast’ with $20M+ Opening at the BO!!

Universal’s 2022 Films Crosses $3 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!

In the war to rebound back at the movie theaters since the pandemic hit, Universal becomes the first studio to pass $3 billion dollars at the global box office this year — and its the first studio to do so at all since 2019. Deadline reported the news and it is shocking given the success of films like Top Gun: Maverick (which is a Paramount … Continue reading Universal’s 2022 Films Crosses $3 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Bullet Train’ Leads Lowest Grossing Weekend of Summer with $13.1 Million at the BO!!

Sony’s Bullet Train will have a softer second weekend ease than expected at -55% with $13.4M at No 1 in a low wattage August frame that is around $66.8M for all movies. That’s the lowest grossing weekend to date this summer, the previous low being the May 20-22 frame when Downton Abbey opened to $16M and saw all movies $75.6M. Bullet Train‘s second weekend hold is a bit better … Continue reading ‘Bullet Train’ Leads Lowest Grossing Weekend of Summer with $13.1 Million at the BO!!

‘Bullet Train’ Speeds to $30.1 Million Opening Weekend at the BO!!

Sony is calling Bullet Train at a $30.1M opening. Some rival studios saw it lower. However, knowing the Culver City studio, they like to underestimate, not overestimate, in their box office gross reporting. Worldwide was $62.5M. Bullet Train made $12.6M on Friday, but that includes $4.6M Thursday previews. That means Friday grossed $8M. Saturday made $9.6M, +20% ahead of Friday, which is a very good sign for … Continue reading ‘Bullet Train’ Speeds to $30.1 Million Opening Weekend at the BO!!

‘DC League Of Super-Pets’ Tops with $23M Opening at the BO!!

The expected summer slowdown is taking its expected course with Warner Bros. animated film DC League of Super-Pets grossing a $9.3M Friday, for a $23M+ opening at 4,314, which is a solid result for a piece of original animation in the marketplace right now, not that far from Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys which did $23.95M and is at $96.6M off an A CinemaScore. Abroad, … Continue reading ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’ Tops with $23M Opening at the BO!!

‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Climbs to $710 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

Illumination‘s Minions: The Rise of Gru continues its monstrous success at the box office. Despite a crowded and competitive market this week with the likes of the continued success of Top Gun: Maverick and the debuting Nope, the popular animated film has come in at 4th place in its fifth week in theaters, with its 3-day North American weekend estimate of $10.880 million. This puts … Continue reading ‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Climbs to $710 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Nope’ Nabs Jordan Peele His Third Top Spot with $44 Million at the BO!!

Nope, despite its B CinemaScore and 79% PostTrak, did not exactly fall apart between Friday and Saturday. If you back out those $6.4M previews out of Friday’s $19.59M, that means the Jordan Peele pic’s first day was $13.19M, and with Saturday at $13.95M, that’s a 6% rise. All of this results in a $44M opening. While not the 17% rise that Us got over its Friday to … Continue reading ‘Nope’ Nabs Jordan Peele His Third Top Spot with $44 Million at the BO!!

‘Nope’: New Featurette Focuses on the Use of IMAX Cameras!! Check It Out!!

As we creep closer to the release of Jordan Peele‘s highly-anticipated film Nope, fans wait with bated breath to finally understand the cryptic trailers and mysterious aliens lurking above the clouds. Until then, Screen Rant has shared an exclusive look at the film’s brand design for the IMAX artwork and a featurette of Peele discussing the method to his IMAX madness. The director has mentioned … Continue reading ‘Nope’: New Featurette Focuses on the Use of IMAX Cameras!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’: Set of Jordan Peele’s Next to Become Permanent Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood!!

Universal Studios Hollywood announced today that Jordan Peele fans and horror movie fans, in general, will now have more than the premiere of Nope to look forward to. The upcoming and highly anticipated new film by the Academy Award-winning director is set to become a new attraction on the world-famous Studio Tour. The attraction lets visitors immerse themselves in the expansive world of Nope – … Continue reading ‘Nope’: Set of Jordan Peele’s Next to Become Permanent Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood!!

‘Nope’: New Featurette Focuses on the Sibling Dynamics!! Check It Out!!

A brand-new featurette for Jordan Peele‘s upcoming horror thriller Nope has been released by Universal Pictures. The new featurette sits down with the writer-director as well as the film’s stars, Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice), as the trio discusses the connection between the two lead characters: the brother and sister duo of OJ and Em. … Continue reading ‘Nope’: New Featurette Focuses on the Sibling Dynamics!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’ Gets a New BTS Featurette!! Check It Out!!

Writer, director and comedian Jordan Peele has changed the game of horror, and he’s only on his third feature film. In fact, his highly-anticipated sci-fi horror Nope hasn’t even hit theaters yet and the buzz for it is only getting louder. In the meantime, Universal has just released a behind-the-scenes featurette with bites from the cast and crew and Peele himself on the making of … Continue reading ‘Nope’ Gets a New BTS Featurette!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’: Final Trailer Reveals Alien Threat in Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Directed – Jordan Peele Starring – Barbie Ferreira, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Nope’: Final Trailer Reveals Alien Threat in Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Film!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’ Featurette Teases Jordan Peele’s Upcoming Horror Film!! Check It Out!!

As the release of Jordan Peele‘s next horror film Nope draws closer, viewers are being treated to some new content ahead of the movie. Yesterday, June 7, new character posters were released. Today, Universal Pictures has shared a featurette for the movie, describing it as “a cinematic event.” The featurette opens with brief footage of the movie, followed by narration from Peele noting how ambitious … Continue reading ‘Nope’ Featurette Teases Jordan Peele’s Upcoming Horror Film!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s New Horror Movie Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

This Summer, Jordan Peele returns to the big screen with his latest horror film, Nope. Ahead of the film’s July release, new character posters have been released. The posters feature Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Oscar-nominee Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, and Michael Wincott. Each person is set in front of a deep blue night sky featuring stars and ominous-looking clouds. All the characters look up … Continue reading ‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s New Horror Movie Gets New Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Film Gets a Thrilling New Teaser!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Directed – Jordan Peele Starring – Barbie Ferreira, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya Check out the trailer: Yeah, nah. No. Hell no. #NOPEMOVIE pic.twitter.com/ZBCndG64yW — N☁PE (@nopemovie) June 3, 2022 Continue reading ‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Film Gets a Thrilling New Teaser!! Check It Out!!

New Posters of ‘Lightyear’, ‘M3GAN’ and More Revealed at CinemaCon!!

If there’s one thing you’re expected to do at CinemaCon it’s get excited about future releases in theaters. The event, which started today in Las Vegas and stretches all the way to Thursday, April 28, is especially significant this time around, since it represents the movie industry’s return to form after a couple of pandemic years that made (and still makes) the future completely uncertain. … Continue reading New Posters of ‘Lightyear’, ‘M3GAN’ and More Revealed at CinemaCon!!

‘NOPE’: Jordan Peele’s Next Film Gets a New Horse Poster!! Check It Out!!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a … horse suspended in the air? Yep! That’s exactly what we’re seeing in a new poster for Jordan Peele’s NOPE. The freshly shared image is further solidifying what the film’s trailer shed light on. We know the story will center around the Haywood Ranch — “the only black owned horse trainers in Hollywood” — and this poster … Continue reading ‘NOPE’: Jordan Peele’s Next Film Gets a New Horse Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’ Trailer Previews Jordan Peele’s Mysterious Horror Movie!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Directed – Jordan Peele Starring – Barbie Ferreira, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Nope’ Trailer Previews Jordan Peele’s Mysterious Horror Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘NOPE’: Jordan Peele’s Next Film Releases First Footage!! Check It Out!!

Universal Pictures released a short teaser to announce that Jordan Peele’s NOPE will get its first trailer this Sunday during the Super Bowl. The next horror movie from the Oscar-winner filmmaker is being kept under wraps, with the upcoming trailer revealing what the film is actually about, and why there’s a strange cloud in its few official images. The teaser mainly uses some of the … Continue reading ‘NOPE’: Jordan Peele’s Next Film Releases First Footage!! Check It Out!!

‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s Next Wraps Filming!!

Principal photography has recently wrapped on Jordan Peele’s next film, titled Nope. This news comes on the heels of an announcement earlier this week that the Oscar-nominated cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema had been brought on to the film. Details surrounding Peele’s follow-up to his critically acclaimed film Usare being heavily kept under wraps — although we do know that the movie was shot on KODAK … Continue reading ‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s Next Wraps Filming!!

‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s New Movie Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

At long last, we know the title of Jordan Peele‘s next movie, with the filmmaker taking to Twitter and revealing the first official poster for Nope. Does the image offer any sort of plot details? Of course not! Did it come burdened with any news as to where the story could be headed? Don’t be ridiculous! However, as the next feature from the visionary filmmaker, … Continue reading ‘Nope’: Jordan Peele’s New Movie Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!