Sony Lands Margot Robbie’s Female-Driven Robin Hood Reboot ‘Marian’!!!

Sony Pictures has emerged as the victor in a bidding war for a new project to be spearheaded by Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie. Per Deadline, the spec script Marian is a reimagining of the Robin Hood story with a female-driven twist—Robbie stars as the eponymous Maid Marian who, after a conspiracy to conquer England results in Robin Hood’s death … Continue reading Sony Lands Margot Robbie’s Female-Driven Robin Hood Reboot ‘Marian’!!!

The Legend of Tarzan (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. My Take – It took me while to get myself into watching this one. No I wasn’t put off my the mixed critical and box office reception, but just a simple question – did the world really need yet another … Continue reading The Legend of Tarzan (2016) Review!!

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!!

‘Jason Bourne’ Opens Big with $60M, ‘Mom’ and ‘Nerve’ are Alright, while ‘Star Trek’ Dips at the BO!!

With the second largest opening for a film in the Bourne franchise, Jason Bourne topped the weekend box office as audiences came out in support of Matt Damon‘s return to the title role nine years after The Bourne Ultimatum. STX’s ensemble comedy Bad Moms delivered a third place finish and the fifth largest R-rated opening of the year while Lionsgate’s Nerve fell a bit below … Continue reading ‘Jason Bourne’ Opens Big with $60M, ‘Mom’ and ‘Nerve’ are Alright, while ‘Star Trek’ Dips at the BO!!

‘Star Trek Beyond’ Debuts at #1, ‘Lights Out’ Opens Strong and ‘Ice Age 5’ Bombs At The BO!!

Topped by Star Trek Beyond, five films grossed over $20 million this weekend for the first time since May 24, 2015 and for only the sixth time ever*. In the five previous instances $45.6 million was the largest gross for the #1 film when Monsters University topped the weekend back on June 30, 2013, which separates this weekend from the rest thanks to the estimated … Continue reading ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Debuts at #1, ‘Lights Out’ Opens Strong and ‘Ice Age 5’ Bombs At The BO!!

‘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!!

‘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!!!

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!!

‘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!!

‘The Legend of Tarzan’ Trailer Finds Alexander Skarsgard’s Ghost in the Trees!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. Directed – David Yates Starring –  Margot Robbie,  Alexander Skarsgård,  Samuel L. Jackson Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ Trailer Finds Alexander Skarsgard’s Ghost in the Trees!! Check It Out!!

‘The Legend of Tarzan’: New Images Journey into the Jungle with Margot Robbie and Alexander Skarsgard!! Check Them Out!!

Warner Bros. has released a slew of new images for The Legend of Tarzan. The upcoming film eschews the standard Tarzan tale for an entirely original story that follows Alexander Skarsgård‘s titular hero years after he’s moved to London and assumed the title of Lord Greystoke with his wife Jane (Margot Robbie). When the nefarious Captain Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz) lures Tarzan and Jane back … Continue reading ‘The Legend of Tarzan’: New Images Journey into the Jungle with Margot Robbie and Alexander Skarsgard!! Check Them Out!!

‘The Legend of Tarzan’: New IMAX Trailer Reveals the Lord of the Apes’ Origin Story!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. Directed – David Yates Starring –  Margot Robbie,  Alexander Skarsgård,  Samuel L. Jackson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Legend of Tarzan’: New IMAX Trailer Reveals the Lord of the Apes’ Origin Story!! Check It Out!!

Exclusive: ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ IMAX Poster Is Flanked by Apes!! Check It Out!!

Today, we’re pleased to debut an exclusive IMAX poster for The Legend of Tarzan. In the upcoming film, Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) returns to the jungle with his wife Jane (Margot Robbie), but learns he’s being played by the deadly Captain Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz). Things do not go well for Captain Rom once Tarzan learns he’s been betrayed. I’m hoping that Legend of Tarzan is a bit of old-fashioned, … Continue reading Exclusive: ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ IMAX Poster Is Flanked by Apes!! Check It Out!!