‘Dune’ Opening HBO Max Viewership Tops ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’!!

In addition to its solid debut at the domestic box office this weekend, Dune registered HBO Max viewership numbers higher than fellow Warner Bros. titles Zack Snyder’s Justice League and In the Heights. The data comes via third party analytics firm Samba TV, because HBO Max, as per industry norm, doesn’t typically reveal viewership figures. Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, was given a day-and-date streaming … Continue reading ‘Dune’ Opening HBO Max Viewership Tops ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’!!

‘Candyman’ Pulls an Impressive $22.4 Million at the BO!!

At a time when Covid-19 cases are +20% in the U.S. to 156K over two weeks, and Hurricane Ida is expected to hit the Gulf Coast today, Universal/MGM/Monkeypaw’s Candyman is prevailing with a great late August start of $22.4M. Also, another encouraging sign for the box office, especially on a horror film, is that business wasn’t entirely frontloaded, which is typically the case: Candyman‘s Saturday of … Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Pulls an Impressive $22.4 Million at the BO!!

‘Free Guy’ Continues Hold on Top Position with ‘Paw Patrol’ Just Behind at the BO!!

Despite all the bad news about the delta variant, there are parts of the box office which held up quite well, while the rest of it played like a normal August. Showing some amazing holding power, Disney/20th Century Studios’ Free Guy eased -34%, for a 3-day of $18.8M, putting its 10-day total at $58.8M. Percent-wise, that’s the best second-weekend hold for any wide release this … Continue reading ‘Free Guy’ Continues Hold on Top Position with ‘Paw Patrol’ Just Behind at the BO!!

Reminiscence (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – Nick Bannister, a private investigator of the mind, navigates the alluring world of the past when his life is changed by new client Mae. A simple case becomes an obsession after she disappears and he fights to learn the truth about her. My Take – It is a curious thing to note that despite often regarded as being a major influence on many … Continue reading Reminiscence (2021) Review!!

‘Reminiscence’ Trailer Teases the Hugh Jackman led Sci-Fi Mystery from ‘Westworld’s Lisa Joy!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A scientist discovers a way to relive your past and uses the technology to search for his long lost love. Directed – Lisa Joy Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, Natalie Martinez Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Reminiscence’ Trailer Teases the Hugh Jackman led Sci-Fi Mystery from ‘Westworld’s Lisa Joy!! Check It Out!!

‘Reminiscence’: Hugh Jackman’s Upcoming Thriller Gets a Brief Teaser and a Release Date!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. continues to cement their 2021 lineup by announced that the new Hugh Jackman thriller Reminiscence will arrive on September 3rd in theaters and on HBO Max. Here’s the official synopsis: Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Living on the fringes of the sunken Miami … Continue reading ‘Reminiscence’: Hugh Jackman’s Upcoming Thriller Gets a Brief Teaser and a Release Date!! Check It Out!!

WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

Just a short time ago, WarnerBros. dropped a bombshell: All their 2021 movies will be released for a limited one-month engagement on HBO Max, in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open. In addition, the studio released logos for all 17 films being released in 2021 including The Matrix 4, Mortal Kombat, and Godzilla vs Kong.Jason Kilar, WarnerMedia CEO, on the decision … Continue reading WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

Huge news out of Warner Bros. today. Following the announcement that the highly anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 will be released on HBO Max on Christmas Day for a limited one-month engagement on the streaming service (in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open), the studio announced today that all of its 2021 films will follow this same release model.Yes indeed, movies like … Continue reading ‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

‘Reminiscence’: Angela Sarafyan, Natalie Martinez, Marina De Tavira, Cliff Curtis Join Cast!!

Angela Sarafyan (Westworld), Natalie Martinez (Death Race), Oscar nominee Marina De Tavira (Roma), and Cliff Curtis (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) have been added to the cast of Reminiscence, the sci-fi thriller being helmed by Westworld EP Lisa Joy in her first directorial outing. The group joins previously announced stars Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandie Newton, and Daniel Wu. The Warner Bros film … Continue reading ‘Reminiscence’: Angela Sarafyan, Natalie Martinez, Marina De Tavira, Cliff Curtis Join Cast!!

‘Reminiscence’: Daniel Wu to Battle Hugh Jackman in Sci-Fi Noir!!!

If you don’t know Daniel Wu, you will soon. The Hong Kong film vet has been recently seen in American titles like Geostorm, Tomb Raider, and the underrated AMC action series Into the Badlands, which he also produced. Now, as reported by Deadline, Wu has joined an exciting sounding new project — Reminiscence, an upcoming genre-bending film starring Hugh Jackman (Logan) and Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation). The movie, directed by Westworld … Continue reading ‘Reminiscence’: Daniel Wu to Battle Hugh Jackman in Sci-Fi Noir!!!

Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy Exit Warner Bros. TV for Massive Overall Deal at Amazon!!

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy are the latest high-profile creators to make the move to a streaming platform. Variety has learned that Nolan and Joy and their Kilter Films banner have signed a massive overall deal at Amazon, meaning the pair will exit their current deal with Warner Bros. Television. Sources say the new deal is worth $150 million over five years. Amazon declined to … Continue reading Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy Exit Warner Bros. TV for Massive Overall Deal at Amazon!!

‘Reminiscence’: Warner Bros. Acquires Hugh Jackman-Rebecca Ferguson Sci-Fi Thriller!!!

After gaining The Greatest Showman‘s Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson last month, Lisa Joy’s (Westworld) directorial debut Reminiscence has now found a studio, with Deadline revealing that Warner Bros. will distribute the sci-fi action thriller worldwide after a bidding war among several studios. Reminiscence will see Jackman as Nicolas Bannister, “a rugged and solitary veteran living in a near-future Miami flooded by rising seas. Bannister is an … Continue reading ‘Reminiscence’: Warner Bros. Acquires Hugh Jackman-Rebecca Ferguson Sci-Fi Thriller!!!