It’s a narrow race at the top of the box office, but based on estimates WB‘s Joker was able to return to the weekend #1 spot after a brief respite last weekend as Disney‘s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil falls to second in its sophomore frame Meanwhile it was an equally tight race for third as well as fifth with the new releases of Countdown and … Continue reading ‘Joker’ Regains Top Spot Despite Competition at the BO!!
This weekend saw the release of two new sequels and Disney‘s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil topped the chart as expected, albeit with a lighter performance than expected. However, Sony‘s Zombieland: Double Tap came in on the high side of expectations while WB‘s Joker continued its strong run and will soon top $250 million domestically. Elsewhere, Neon‘s Parasite, A24‘s The Lighthouse and Fox Searchlight‘s Jojo Rabbit … Continue reading ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Disappoints While ‘Zombieland 2’ Opens Strong at the BO!!
Synopsis – The dramatic story of the cutthroat race between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system would power the modern world. My Take – It is quite surprising to know that despite being one of the most beloved American cultural figures of all time, Thomas Edison, hasn’t had a biopic hasn’t. Perhaps studio executives felt audience just are not … Continue reading The Current War (2019) Review!!!
In celebration of the anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s birth on 10th July 1856, a clip has arrived online for the biographical historical drama The Current War which sees Tesla (Nicholas Hoult) confronting Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) over a mistake he feels he is making with his invention; watch it here: Three brilliant visionaries set off in a charged battle for the future in The Current … Continue reading ‘The Current War’: New Clip sees Nicholas Hoult as Nikola Tesla!!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – The dramatic story of the cutthroat race between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system would power the modern world. Directed – Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Starring – Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Nicholas Hoult Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Current War’ Official Trailer Is Quite Electrifying!! Check It Out!!
The Current War, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s film about the battle over electric current between Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017 where it was poorly received and then its release was plunged further in doubt when its distributor, The Weinstein Company, imploded. The film has been stuck in limbo since then, but then it was … Continue reading ‘The Current War’: A New Cut of Long-Delayed Film Will Open This October!!
The fallout from the ghastly allegations about Harvey Weinstein this week continues to expand. If much of this week was focused on where Weinstein would land in relation to his work with The Weinstein Company and the law, this weekend brings news about how the articles in the New York Times and The New Yorker will affect the release calendar for The Weinstein Company. As Deadline … Continue reading The Weinstein Company Pushes ‘The Current War’ Back to 2018!!
For nearly four decades, Harvey Weinstein was the don of indie film, and a force of nature. Now he’s been ousted by his own company. In a move that would’ve been shocking a week ago, the mogul was terminated on Sunday as co-chairman of The Weinstein Co. after bombshell on-the-record sexual harassment allegations came to light in a New York Times report. “In light of … Continue reading Harvey Weinstein Terminated from Weinstein Company!!!
Synopsis – The dramatic story of the cutthroat race between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system would power the modern world. Directed – Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Starring – Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Current War’: First Trailer Pits Edison Against Westinghouse in an Electric Grudge Match!! Check It Out!!
In the latest installment of Nicholas Hoult plays-young-versions-of-famous-authors, the English actor is set to portray J.R.R. Tolkien. Hoult, who stars as a young J.D. Salinger in upcoming biopic Rebel in the Rye, is in early talks to play a young Tolkien in Fox Searchlight and Chernin Entertainment‘s Tolkien. Tolkien was the architect of Middle-earth, having written The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings book series … Continue reading Nicholas Hoult in Early Talks to Play Young J.R.R. Tolkien!!!
Summer may seem far from award season prime time, but this was a busy week for awards watchers. Distributors and Oscar campaigners are already pushing out new movies and positioning them for slots on the awards calendar. How they did ranged from impressive to fairly dreadful. Here’s a look at how it shook out. 1. “The War for the Planet of the Apes” (Fox, July … Continue reading Awards Season Gets a Summer Start With Strong Contenders Like ‘War For the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘The Big Sick’!!!
It’s been six long years since The Weinstein Company landed a Best Picture Oscar-winner, in the form of 2011’s The Artist, but the studio is making a heavy push this season by announcing a trio of awards-friendly release dates. The Weinstein Company landed a Best Picture Oscar nod at the most recent ceremony in the form of Garth Davis’ drama Lion, and per THR the … Continue reading Weinstein Co. Wants Back in the Oscar Game, Sets Release Dates for ‘Mary Magdalene’, ‘Current War’!!!
Well here’s a fascinating pairing. Marvel stalwart Chris Hemsworth and scene-stealer extraordinaire Michael Shannon are teaming up to co-star in a true story drama set in the weeks after the 9/11 attacks. Per Deadline, the duo have signed on to star in Horse Soldiers, which recounts the tale of a U.S. Special Forces team and their untested captain who were sent to a mountainous region in Afghanistan where they were … Continue reading Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon Teaming for Post-9/11 War Drama ‘Horse Soldiers’!!!
