‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sets $45M+ Opening Propelling Franchise Past $1B at the BO!!

No snowstorm or sour reviews stood in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s path this weekend, as the Gil Kenan-directed, Jason Reitman-produced sequel minted a $45.2M opening after a nice spike on Saturday from families. Yesterday came in at $16.8M, 5% ahead of Friday/previews’ $16M. If the numbers hold up, that’s the second-best start ever for a Ghostbusters’ movie after the 2016 female ensemble of Kirsten Wiig, Melissa … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sets $45M+ Opening Propelling Franchise Past $1B at the BO!!

Bob Marley: One Love (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music. My Take – Admittedly, I never knew much about Bob Marley. Other than occasionally stumbling upon and enjoying some of his popular songs, I was aware of only basic facts like how the legendary reggae pioneer inspired many with his philosophy on life and love. Messages that … Continue reading Bob Marley: One Love (2024) Review!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Dominates Hold While New Films Fail at the BO!!

The whole marketplace is coming in lighter than expected at $89M, which is -3% off from the same frame a year ago when Shazam Fury of the Gods did $30M. That’s exactly what the second weekend is for Kung Fu Panda 4which is a great hold at -48%, rising to $107.7M stateside running total. Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune Part Two isn’t far behind with $29.1M, -37%, … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Dominates Hold While New Films Fail at the BO!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Dethrones ‘Dune: Part Two’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

With both this week’s new release, Kung Fu Panda 4, and last week’s holdover hit, Dune: Part Two, over-performing at the domestic box office, the theatergoing business is witnessing a much-needed uptick this weekend after so-so results in the new year. While the Oscars will no doubt provide a customary bump in revenue for the winners, the box office conversation this weekend is mainly going … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Dethrones ‘Dune: Part Two’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

‘Dune: Part Two’ Marks Blockbuster Debut with $178.5M Global Opening the BO!!

It pays to wait. With a near 600M social media draw boosted by Zendaya, Dave Bautista, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler, the move for Legendary/Warner Bros‘ Dune: Part Two from the strike-stricken desert of the first weekend of November to early March has yielded an $81.5M domestic (as we first told you last night, it hit $80M) and $178.5M global opening. EntTelligence says … Continue reading ‘Dune: Part Two’ Marks Blockbuster Debut with $178.5M Global Opening the BO!!

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stays on Top as ‘Ordinary Angels’ and ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

Grosses haven’t changed seismically from yesterday in what is hopefully the last less-than-$70M weekend for a while. Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love is coming in at $13.5M, -53%, for a $71.1M total by EOD. But here’s the short and sweet takeaway from today: Exhibition (and studios) scream that they need product coming out of Covid, and even more so after the strikes turned the first … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stays on Top as ‘Ordinary Angels’ and ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stomps ‘Madame Web’ with $51M Opening at the BO!!

Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love is going to be so high this weekend with a $51M 6-day that the Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed movie is going to post a 3-day of $27.7M. That’s higher than Paramount’s own Rocketman ($25.7M), which happened during the pre-pandemic summer days of May-June 2019. Bob Marley isn’t that far from the $31.2M opening of Warner Bros.’ 2022 Elvis. Essentially, Bob Marley: … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Stomps ‘Madame Web’ with $51M Opening at the BO!!

‘One Love’: New Featurette Celebrates Bob Marley’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

Bob Marley’s son, Ziggy Marley, is here to remind the historical and musical legend’s fans that the late performer was so much more than just an artist. In a featurette for the upcoming biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, Marley, who serves as a producer on the film, celebrates his father’s legacy and message of spreading hope and peace to the world. In a one-on-one interview, … Continue reading ‘One Love’: New Featurette Celebrates Bob Marley’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Trailer Teases the Life and Legacy of the Late Reggae Icon!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A look at the life of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley. Directed – Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring – Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Trailer Teases the Life and Legacy of the Late Reggae Icon!! Check It Out!!

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Release Date Pushed to February 14, 2024!!

What better day to celebrate the man who shared nothing but messages of love and positivity than on Valentine’s Day? Bob Marley fans will be able to rush to theaters on February 14, 2024, to celebrate the life and music of one of the biggest icons who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. For the first time, fans can witness Reggae icon … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Release Date Pushed to February 14, 2024!!

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Revealed as Official Title of Bob Marley Biopic!!

Bob Marley: One Love is the official title of the highly-anticipated biopic about the king of reggae. The news was shared by Bob Marley’s older son, Ziggy Marley, during Paramount’s panel at CinemaCon 2023. Written and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard), Bob Marley: One Love will explore the life and career of one of the most influential songwriters in history. As one of … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Revealed as Official Title of Bob Marley Biopic!!