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Features

Netflix Picks Up Publishing, Adaptation Rights to Complete Roald Dahl Catalog!!

The author’s work includes ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, ‘Matilda’, ‘The BFG,’ and more. Netflix has acquired the entire catalog of Roald Dahl, one of the best-selling authors of children’s books of all time. According to CNN, the streamer is planning to create a “unique universe” of products based on the books. With this deal, Netflix has become the only home of popular franchises like … Continue reading Netflix Picks Up Publishing, Adaptation Rights to Complete Roald Dahl Catalog!!

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Features, TV

Works of Roald Dahl Head to Netflix As a Bunch of Animated Series!!!

Roald Dahl’s books are no stranger to adaptations, but they will be new when they come to Netflix. The streaming giant has announced that “Netflix is extending the Roald Dahl universe of stories for global family audiences with an exclusive new slate of original animated event series, based on the books from the acclaimed and award-winning author’s best-selling library, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, … Continue reading Works of Roald Dahl Head to Netflix As a Bunch of Animated Series!!!

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Box Office, Features

From ‘Ben Hur’ to ‘BFG’: Check Out The List of Hollywood’s Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2016!!!

Despite record-breaking highs, the 2016 box office also will be remembered for devastating lows that left top filmmakers (Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee) and A-list stars (Brad Pitt, Will Smith) badly bruised. Below are some of the movies — from big-budget players to more reasonably priced fare — that lost Hollywood studios and independent distributors major bucks in 2016. Not even Disney, which set a new … Continue reading From ‘Ben Hur’ to ‘BFG’: Check Out The List of Hollywood’s Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2016!!!

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Box Office

Box-Office Bombs: ‘Ben-Hur’ Looking at a $120 Million Loss!!

Now that Labor Day weekend is behind us, we can well and truly consider the Summer 2016 Movie Season closed. While we normally keep track of the weekly box offices to keep an eye on how well movies are performing, we occasionally take a look at the under performing features as well. It turns out that Timur Bekmambetov‘s take on Ben-Hur starring Jack Huston and Toby Kebbell will officially be this … Continue reading Box-Office Bombs: ‘Ben-Hur’ Looking at a $120 Million Loss!!

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Features

Who Won and Who Lost in the Summer Movie Box Office Wars? Check Out This Awesome Report!!

What a summer. The first half was dominated by the talk of sequelitis doom. After some major sequels opened in May and early June to disappointing returns the industry and entertainment media was obsessed with the idea that audiences were looking for something new. Then The Conjuring 2 and Finding Dory opened and those naysayers quieted for a bit as clearly the quality of the sequels had something to do … Continue reading Who Won and Who Lost in the Summer Movie Box Office Wars? Check Out This Awesome Report!!

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Adventure, Fantasy

The BFG (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. My Take – Steven Spielberg is one of the best directors of all time – he has made great films of all genres for all … Continue reading The BFG (2016) Review!!

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Competition

Win 10 Exclusive Invites To The Premiere Of Steven Spielberg’s The BFG!! For U.A.E Residents Only!!

Italia Film Middle East & Riot Play Films / Moviz Ark – A Take On Our Cinematic Experiences are here to give 10 exclusive invites (5 pairs) to the premiere of the new Disney adventure/family/fantasy movie ‘The BFG’ directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill. The film is based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl.The film is set … Continue reading Win 10 Exclusive Invites To The Premiere Of Steven Spielberg’s The BFG!! For U.A.E Residents Only!!

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Box Office

‘Pets’ Holds On To Top Spot while ‘Ghostbusters’ Opens Well At The BO!!

For a fifth straight weekend in a row an animated film has taken the #1 spot at the box office as Illumination and Universal‘s The Secret Life of Pets followed up its record-breaking opening with a chart-topping sophomore session, pushing the launch of Sony‘s Ghostbusters reboot to second. Meanwhile, Finding Dory has now become the highest grossing animated release of all-time domestically as Warner Bros. … Continue reading ‘Pets’ Holds On To Top Spot while ‘Ghostbusters’ Opens Well At The BO!!

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‘Pets’ Opens with Massive $103M, ‘Tarzan’ Holds Well, ‘Mike’ and ‘Sultan’ Open Strong At The BO!!!

Illumination and Universal‘s The Secret Life of Pets delivered a record opening for an original animated property as it led a strong, post-holiday weekend where the top twelve grossed an estimated $206 million, down only a fraction of a percentage compared to last year when Minions scorched the box office with a $115.7 million opening. The weekend’s other wide release, Fox‘s Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, also performed well … Continue reading ‘Pets’ Opens with Massive $103M, ‘Tarzan’ Holds Well, ‘Mike’ and ‘Sultan’ Open Strong At The BO!!!

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Features

Steven Spielberg, Amblin Developing Alien Invasion Thriller ‘The Fall’!!

Boy, that Steven Spielberg is one busy fella. Last year, the man behind Jaws had a healthy Oscar-friendly year with the hugely undervalued Bridge of Spies, easily one of his best films  of this century alongside Lincoln, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and Minority Report. He also produced Jurassic World and All the Way last year, along with a variety of TV shows ranging from The Whispers and Extant to Falling Skies and Public Morals. And this is ignoring the slew of projects that he has … Continue reading Steven Spielberg, Amblin Developing Alien Invasion Thriller ‘The Fall’!!

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Box Office

Dory Still Dominates as Tarzan and Purge 3 Open Well while The BFG Bombs at the BO!!

Another weekend in release and another weekend on top of the box office for Pixar‘s Finding Dory. However, while the forgetful little fish enjoys its third weekend in the number one spot, it had stiffer competition than expected from one of the weekend’s newcomers. Finishing strong in second position was WB‘s The Legend of Tarzan while Universal‘s The Purge: Election Year also over-performed, tripling its … Continue reading Dory Still Dominates as Tarzan and Purge 3 Open Well while The BFG Bombs at the BO!!

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Box Office

‘Finding Dory’ Tops ‘Independence Day’ And Other Releases At The BO!!

Twenty six weeks into 2016 and Disney‘s year continues to impress as the studio has the #1 film at the weekend box office for the twelfth time. Finding Dory topped the weekend chart with one of the ten best second weekends of all-time as the animated feature has now grossed over $286 million domestically and nearly $400 million worldwide. As for the weekend’s new wide releases, the … Continue reading ‘Finding Dory’ Tops ‘Independence Day’ And Other Releases At The BO!!

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Features

Steven Spielberg May Direct Vietnam-Centric Walter Cronkite Drama!!

Steven Spielberg is adding yet another fascinating potential project to his slate. While the director is currently gearing up to start production on the blockbuster sci-fi adaptation Ready Player One for Warner Bros., he’s also got his eye on a Bridge of Spies reunion of sorts on yet another historical drama. Per Deadline, Spielberg is teaming with Bridge of Spies co-writer Matt Charman and Bridge of Spies producer Marc Platt to develop a feature film about legendary newscaster Walter … Continue reading Steven Spielberg May Direct Vietnam-Centric Walter Cronkite Drama!!

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Adventure, Fantasy, Trailers

‘The BFG’: New Trailer and Poster Debut as the First Reviews Emerge Out of Cannes!!!

A day after Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale The BFG premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, Disney has released a new trailer and poster to capitalize on the buzz. The first reviews for the film are mixed, with The Guardian praising Spielberg’s handling of a film of this size with “boldness and sweep,” THR calling it a “less captivating, magical and transporting … Continue reading ‘The BFG’: New Trailer and Poster Debut as the First Reviews Emerge Out of Cannes!!!

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Features

First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!

With CinemaCon starting tomorrow in Las Vegas, I arrived earlier today to take pictures of the new posters on display. For those who don’t know, CinemaCon is a convention where theater owners get a look at what the studios have to offer for the rest of the year, and where vendors can show new products for theaters to buy. It’s basically Comic-Con for theater owners.  … Continue reading First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!

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Adventure, Fantasy, Trailers

Check out the magical trailer of Disney’s The BFG from Steven Spielberg!!

Synopsis – A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because unlike his peers refuses to eat boys and girls. Directed – Steven Spielberg Starring – Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance, Bill Hader Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the magical trailer of Disney’s The BFG from Steven Spielberg!!

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