Disney Officially Dominates 2024 BO!!

After what could be described as a moderately challenging (or totally disastrous) 2023 for The Walt Disney Company, The (Disney) Empire Strikes Back to reclaim its crown as the King of the Box Office, officially becoming the #1 studio domestically and internationally in 2024, thanks to an astonishing $5.46 billion global box office haul (made up of $2.23 billion domestic and $3.23 billion international) In … Continue reading Disney Officially Dominates 2024 BO!!

Special Hollywood Films of 2024 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Indeed, another year of incredible movies comes to an end and what a year it has been. A year that gifted us a wide array of cinematic gems, each offering something unique, from blockbuster cinema to poignant dramas. With a variety of voices and styles, filmmakers and studios have captivated audiences across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on both critics and audiences alike. This … Continue reading Special Hollywood Films of 2024 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Disney Becomes the First Studio to Cross $3 Billion at the 2024 Worldwide BO!!

The summer box office season got off to a worrying start this year, but picked up the pace gradually, before exploding over the last month or so. And one studio has experienced the entire gamut of emotions, having released four movies that encapsulate the spectrum of hits and misses across the summer. This weekend, Disneybecame the first studio to pass the $3 billion mark in … Continue reading Disney Becomes the First Studio to Cross $3 Billion at the 2024 Worldwide BO!!

‘IF’ Claims Top Spot with $35 Million Opening at the BO!!

Overconfident tracking suggested that writer-director-star John Krasinski’s IF would open to around $40 million domestically, but the live-action animated family film is estimated to have earned around $35 million in its first weekend of release, thanks to a boost in numbers on Saturday. The film grossed $10 million on opening day, but positive word-of-mouth appears to have kicked in, with the movie showing healthy growth … Continue reading ‘IF’ Claims Top Spot with $35 Million Opening at the BO!!

‘Civil War’ Continues Win For the Second Weekend at the BO!!

A24’s Civil War is winning the box office skirmish against three wide entries with a second weekend of $11.1M after a $3.25M Friday and $4.6M Saturday. This catapults the Alex Garland political thriller into A24’s top 5. That’s a -56% second frame ease which is a great hold for a movie that provoked a divided audience response with a B- Cinemascore. Many felt it would … Continue reading ‘Civil War’ Continues Win For the Second Weekend at the BO!!

‘Civil War’ Takes Best Ever Opening for A24 at the BO!!

A24 is calling Civil War at a $25.7M opening, largely fueled by Democrat and Liberal moviegoers, but with overperforming business in some Red state regions like the South and Southwest. Screen Engine/Comscore’s PostTrak polled Civil War attendees’ politics reporting that 22% considered themselves Liberal, 19% were Democrats, 11% considered themselves moderate, whereas registered Republicans (6%), Evangelical Christians (6%) and politically conservative folks (5%) showed up … Continue reading ‘Civil War’ Takes Best Ever Opening for A24 at the BO!!

The First Omen (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. My Take – Released in 1976, The Omen became a staple in the horror genre by introducing many recognizable tropes, such … Continue reading The First Omen (2024) Review!!

‘Godzilla x Kong’ Dominates as ‘Monkey Man’, ‘First Omen’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

Even better than expected results for Legendary/Warner Bros’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with a second weekend of $31.7M (-60%) after a second Saturday of $13.8M, +62% over Friday. The twosome are beating their chests to ten-day $135M total. In second, Universal’s Monkey Man kept steady toward a $10.1M opening, after a $3.58M Saturday, -15% from Friday/previews. If ya think about it, even though this … Continue reading ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Dominates as ‘Monkey Man’, ‘First Omen’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

‘The First Omen’: New Featurette Talks About the Original! Check It Out!!

20th Century has released a new featurette for The First Omen, bringing viewers centuries back to when the first The Omen film hit theaters back in 1976. “PhenOMENal” is the word the creatives behind the film used when describing the franchise. According to The First Omen producer Keith Levine, the first installment “shocked and terrified audiences” the moment it was introduced to theaters. Serving as … Continue reading ‘The First Omen’: New Featurette Talks About the Original! Check It Out!!

‘The First Omen’: New Teaser Teases a Fresh Take on the Classic Horror Series!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Directed – Arkasha Stevenson Starring – Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The First Omen’: New Teaser Teases a Fresh Take on the Classic Horror Series!! Check It Out!!

‘The First Omen’: New Trailer Creates Something to Fear!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Directed – Arkasha Stevenson Starring – Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson Check out the trailer: Create something to fear. Watch … Continue reading ‘The First Omen’: New Trailer Creates Something to Fear!! Check It Out!!

‘The First Omen’ Trailer Promises a Terrifying Horror Prequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Directed – Arkasha Stevenson Starring – Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The First Omen’ Trailer Promises a Terrifying Horror Prequel!! Check It Out!!

‘The First Omen’: First Image Teases the Upcoming ‘The Omen’ Prequel!! Check It Out!!

Nell Tiger Free is in the jaws of evil in the first look at The First Omen. The horror prequel will hit theaters April 5, 2024. In the first image released from the upcoming prequel to the 1976 horror hit, Free stands at an altar, surrounded by votive candles in the not-so subtle shape of a demonic face – with Free caught in the face’s … Continue reading ‘The First Omen’: First Image Teases the Upcoming ‘The Omen’ Prequel!! Check It Out!!

‘First Omen’: ‘The Omen’ Prequel Adds Nell Tiger Free in Lead Role!!

The Omen‘s upcoming prequel, First Omen, has its star in Nell Tiger Free. Deadline reports that Free will play the currently-unspecified lead of 20th Century‘s First Omen, the studio’s first theatrical entry in the venerable supernatural horror franchise in over fifteen years; how soon before the original film this prequel will take place, and what characters it will follow, remain under wraps. It will be … Continue reading ‘First Omen’: ‘The Omen’ Prequel Adds Nell Tiger Free in Lead Role!!

‘The First Omen’: Arkasha Stevenson to Direct ‘The Omen’ Prequel!!

The 1976 horror film The Omen has been expected to get a prequel for some time now, and now we’ve heard some new noise about the project. Deadline is reporting that 20th Century Studios is once again developing the prequel film, The First Omen. The upcoming movie will see Arkasha Stevenson serve as the film’s director and will be her feature film directorial debut. This … Continue reading ‘The First Omen’: Arkasha Stevenson to Direct ‘The Omen’ Prequel!!

‘The Omen’ Prequel Movie in the Works at Fox with Indie Director Antonio Campos!!

In 1976, director Richard Donner’s supernatural thriller The Omen introduced Damien, a.k.a. the Devil’s son, to frightened audiences everywhere. For the film’s 30th anniversary, 20th Century Fox opted to remake the horror classic with John Moore at the helm, and Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles taking the brunt of the antichrist’s tantrums. Currently, A&E is airing Damien, a series inspired by The Omen that sees … Continue reading ‘The Omen’ Prequel Movie in the Works at Fox with Indie Director Antonio Campos!!