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‘Ne Zha 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time!!

In a box office performance worth studying, the Chinese mega-hit Ne Zha 2 has now achieved a historic feat, just 21 days after its debut. The animated sequel opened during the lucrative Chinese New Year period, and has been breaking records every day. It generated around $22 million on its third Tuesday in its home country of China, which represents the biggest-ever third Tuesday haul … Continue reading ‘Ne Zha 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time!!

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‘Moana 2’ Has Entered the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time List!!

Disney ended what has been an excellent comeback year on a high, with Mufasa: The Lion King topping the domestic box office on New Year’s Eve, and Moana 2 retaining a spot in the top five. The animated sequel generated $4 million on December 31, having already hit the $400 million mark a day earlier. The movie has now broken into the list of the … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Has Entered the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time List!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Billy Eichner Wants a ‘Timon & Pumbaa’ Spin-Off!!

Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen lend their voices to Timon and Pumbaa in the 2019 remake of The Lion King and 2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King. Just like the original versions of these characters in the 1994 animated movie, in which Nathan Lane voices Timon and Ernie Sabella voices Pumbaa, these newer iterations have drawn fan adoration, and there is a demand for a spin-off … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Billy Eichner Wants a ‘Timon & Pumbaa’ Spin-Off!!

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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. My Take – I’m sure we don’t need to be reminded how The Lion King (1994) continues to be one of the most popular and highly-loved animated features … Continue reading Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Review!!

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‘Sonic 3’ Speeds Past ‘Mufasa’ With $62M Opening at the BO!!

Who knew that hedgehogs were predatory creatures that could spring out of the ground and take down the king of the jungle in full? Paramount’s $122M production Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the dominant heading into the Christmas frame with a $62M opening, well ahead of Disney’s $200M prequel Mufasa which is nothing to sing ‘Hakuna Matata’ about with a $35M start. Sonic the Hedgehog … Continue reading ‘Sonic 3’ Speeds Past ‘Mufasa’ With $62M Opening at the BO!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Video Highlights Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Soundtrack!! Check It Out!!

Disney has shared a new Mufasa: The Lion King video for its upcoming musical prequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King. It is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 20, 2024. “The film explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Video Highlights Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Soundtrack!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Sees Sarabi!! Check It Out!!

The release of Mufasa: The Lion King is almost here, but the anticipation for the upcoming blockbuster continues to grow with a new image shared exclusively by Total Film. The image features a character fans of the original animated movie should remember well. Sarabi (Tiffany Boone), who will eventually become Simba’s (Donald Glover) mother. But before raising the lion who would eventually become the king … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Sees Sarabi!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Images Reveals the Villain Kiros!! Check It Out!!

As Mufasa: The Lion King gets closer and closer to its release date, fans of the franchise start getting more and more information about the anticipated prequel. The new installment will chronicle the early years of Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) before he became the father of Simba (Donald Glover) and the king of the jungle. The blockbuster is set to premiere in theaters on … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Images Reveals the Villain Kiros!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Final Trailer Takes Us Back to the Pride Lands!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. Directed – Barry Jenkins Starring (voices of) – Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Final Trailer Takes Us Back to the Pride Lands!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Confirms the Return of Rafiki!! Check It Out!!

One of the most beloved characters from The Lion King will be seen once again in the new movie. A new image released by Fandango shows Rafiki (John Kani) coming back to deliver more wisdom in Mufasa: The Lion King. The upcoming prequel will tell the story of how the titular character came to be the respected monarch seen in the previous movie. This particular … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: New Image Confirms the Return of Rafiki!! Check It Out!!

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Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Passes Away!!

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic voices. James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who brought to life two of cinema’s most memorable characters — Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King — passed away this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93. His death was confirmed by his representatives at … Continue reading Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Passes Away!!

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‘Inside Out 2’ Crosses ‘The Lion King’ at the Worldwide BO!!

The 2024 Disney/Pixar sequel Inside Out 2 has overtaken Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King at the global box office. Inside Out 2 debuted in US theaters on June 14, 2024, and has since made more than $1.666 billion globally, surpassing The Lion’s King’s $1.6569 billion box office take. Inside Out 2 overtakes 2019’s The Lion King in the worldwide box office Inside Out … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Crosses ‘The Lion King’ at the Worldwide BO!!

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‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time at the Worldwide BO!!

While congratulations are certainly in order for Inside Out 2 becoming the top-grossing Pixar movie and the biggest animated release of all time, it’s now among the most successful films in the history of the medium, and that deserves a different level of admiration altogether. In its 10th weekend of release, the animated blockbuster surged past a new milestone that only nine movies were previously … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time at the Worldwide BO!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer Sees Brothers Turn Foes!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Directed – Barry Jenkins Starring (voices of) – Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer Sees Brothers Turn Foes!! Check It Out!!

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‘Longlegs’ Sets Record Debut while ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Stumbles at the BO!!

Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4 won the weekend with $44.6 million, but Neon‘s Nicolas Cage-Maika Monroe starrer Longlegs stole the headlines, delivering the best original horror opening year-to-date and the best-ever start for the Tom Quinn-run 7-year old distribution company with $22.6M. That’s an excellent win for original movies, a much-needed boost for the horror genre, and a big win for the arthouse circuit, which we … Continue reading ‘Longlegs’ Sets Record Debut while ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Stumbles at the BO!!

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‘Mufasa’: New Video Peek Celebrates ‘The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary!! Check It Out!!

It’s been 30 years to this day since Disney’s animated epic The Lion King made its sweeping debut in theaters, becoming the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time, and remaining an enduring classic for generations of fans. To celebrate the anniversary of the beloved animated classic, the official Disney X account has revealed a brand-new video embracing the enduring multi-generational legacy of the film. … Continue reading ‘Mufasa’: New Video Peek Celebrates ‘The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Lion King’ Returning to Theaters to Celebrate 30th Anniversary!!

Fans of Disney’s original animated feature The Lion King will be able to relive the magic as the movie is returning to theatres to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The fan-favorite film is unarguably among the studio’s best as it still touches the audience and brings in a nostalgic feel. The film directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff from a screenplay written by Irene Mecchi, … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ Returning to Theaters to Celebrate 30th Anniversary!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Teaser Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. Directed – Barry Jenkins Starring (voices of) – Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Teaser Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Beyoncé’s Daughter to Make Her Voice Acting Debut!!

One of the surprises that came along with the very first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was the reveal that Blue Ivy Carter is making her voice acting debut in the blockbuster. In the story, she’ll play none other than… Beyoncé‘s daughter. She’ll voice the heir of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter), and during an interview to Empire the movie’s director Barry … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Beyoncé’s Daughter to Make Her Voice Acting Debut!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: First Image Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

The first image from Mufasa: The Lion King has been unveiled. Revealed during Disney’s annual shareholder meeting, the first image from Mufasa: The Lion King teases Barry Jenkins’ upcoming prequel movie. Similar to 2019’s The Lion King, the film uses photorealistic computer-generated imagery that’s intended to look like a live-action film. Check out the Mufasa: The Lion King image, via an X post from Culture … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: First Image Teases the Disney Prequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mufasa The Lion King’ Moves Release Date to December 20, 2024!!

It looks like Disney fans now have a little longer to wait before returning to the world of The Lion King as the upcoming Mufasa spin-off is now set to roar into theaters on December 20, 2024. The movie was previously slated to debut on July 5, 2024. The film’s delay comes in the aftermath of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which recently ended after a historic … Continue reading ‘Mufasa The Lion King’ Moves Release Date to December 20, 2024!!

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Walt Disney Pictures VFX Workers Unionize After Unanimous Vote!!

  Visual effects artists at the House of Mouse’s flagship studio are about to get a strong labor force behind them. VFX employees at Walt Disney Pictures have unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), becoming the second in-house visual effects group to join a union. The vote puts Disney‘s VFX artists in a prime position to push for … Continue reading Walt Disney Pictures VFX Workers Unionize After Unanimous Vote!!

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‘The Lion King’ Returning to Theaters to Celebrate Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary!!

As part of its ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations, Disney has announced that the latest classic animated film to return to movie theaters will be their 1994 Academy Award-winning feature, The Lion King, which is heading back to multiplexes for a two-week run beginning September 29, until October 12. It tells the story of Simba, a young lion cub who is born as the heir to … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ Returning to Theaters to Celebrate Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary!!

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‘Toy Story’, ‘The Incredibles’, and ‘Coco’ Heading Back to Theaters to Celebrate Disney100!!

Clear those calenders, because Disney and Pixar have made plans for you. Beginning in July, three beloved Pixar classics are returning to the big screen for a limited time — Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Coco. Each film will be in select US theaters, spread throughout July and September. The films’ return to theaters is part of Disney‘s ongoing celebration of its centennial anniversary, officially … Continue reading ‘Toy Story’, ‘The Incredibles’, and ‘Coco’ Heading Back to Theaters to Celebrate Disney100!!

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‘The Lion King’: Disney Intends to Expand Into a ‘Star Wars’-Like Franchise!!

It seems Walt Disney Pictures has a never-ending stream of live-action remakes for fans of the franchise to look forward to. One of these, 2019’s adaptation of The Lion King from director Jon Favreau, generated more than $1.6 billion at the global box office. A follow-up film is already on the way, and Disney‘s chief executive has now hinted that the studio is exploring a … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’: Disney Intends to Expand Into a ‘Star Wars’-Like Franchise!!

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Has Become the Sixth-Highest Grossing Film of All Time!!

It’s official – James Cameron has done it again. Even in the strange new world we find ourselves in after a global pandemic, the legendary filmmaker has continued to defy the odds and expectations of him, outdoing himself once again, as his blockbuster sequel to Avatar has smashed another box office record. Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited follow-up to the highest grossing film … Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Has Become the Sixth-Highest Grossing Film of All Time!!

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Hans Zimmer Live Album Announced!!

Not many people are lucky enough to get to hear great composers live. But, thankfully, two-time Academy Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer is giving his fans the next best thing, a live album. “Hans Zimmer Live” will be a new double album featuring reimaginings of some of his most iconic scores. The album, which was recorded during Zimmer’s European tour this year, is currently available … Continue reading Hans Zimmer Live Album Announced!!

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‘Mufasa’: Director Barry Jenkins Reveals New Details from ‘The Lion King’ Prequel!!

Barry Jenkins has revealed that a “ton of familiar faces” will appear in his upcoming The Lion King’s prequel, Mufasa. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly at the D23 expo in Anaheim, California, Jenkins spoke about how The Lion King’s prequel will involve new stories about the characters we’ve come to know and love. “I thought I knew everything about Mufasa,” Jenkins recalled thinking … Continue reading ‘Mufasa’: Director Barry Jenkins Reveals New Details from ‘The Lion King’ Prequel!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets July 5, 2024 as Release Date!!

The story of the King is now set for 2024. Disney has just announced the release dates for several of their upcoming projects including Inside Out 2 and the live-action remake of Snow White, as well as a change in the release date for the upcoming live-action The Haunted Mansion film. Joining this list of newly announced release dates is Mufasa: The Lion King, the … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets July 5, 2024 as Release Date!!

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Release in 2024!!

Disney‘s on a roll with their live-action adaptations, and not even the prequels will escape the treatment! At the 2022 D23 Expo, during the event’s Disney and Pixar panel, attendees were the first to hear the breaking news about the upcoming The Lion King prequel. Disney revealed the movie’s official title to be Mufasa: The Lion King and gave us a window for its release … Continue reading ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Release in 2024!!

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‘The Lion King 2’: Director Barry Jenkins to Tackle Follow-up!!

In news that feels both inevitable and completely out-of-the-blue, Disney has tasked Oscar-winning Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk filmmaker Barry Jenkins to direct a follow-up to last year’s lavish Lion King remake (according to Deadline). He will be taking over directorial duties from Jon Favreau, who seemingly has his hands full with his Star Wars series The Mandalorian on Disney+ and other endeavors … Continue reading ‘The Lion King 2’: Director Barry Jenkins to Tackle Follow-up!!

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‘Spellbound’: ‘Shrek’ Co-Director Vicky Jenson to Helm Animated Movie for Skydance and Paramount!!

Paramount and Skydance have announced that the original animated musical Spellbound will hit theaters on Nov. 11, 2022 — nine months after the release of Skydance Animation’s first original feature, Luck. Vicky Jenson, who co-directed Shrek with Andrew Adamson, will direct from a script by Mulan scribes Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin as well as The Lion King writer Linda Woolverton. The story is set … Continue reading ‘Spellbound’: ‘Shrek’ Co-Director Vicky Jenson to Helm Animated Movie for Skydance and Paramount!!

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‘Mulan 2’ Rumored to be Already in Development!!

Before it lost its release date as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the signs were all pointing to Mulan being a box office hit. Despite the fact the Niki Caro helmed release was clearly taking some liberties with the animated classic, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the movie which Disney recently moved from March 27th to July 24th, later this year. … Continue reading ‘Mulan 2’ Rumored to be Already in Development!!

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Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO!!

At long last, Bob Iger’s reign at Disney has come to an end. The Walt Disney Company announced today that effective immediately, Iger is stepping down as CEO and assuming the role of executive chairman. Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately. Iger was an executive at ABC when Disney … Continue reading Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO!!

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‘Bambi’: A Live-Action Remake Is in the Works!!

We’ve seen The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin in theaters. We’ve seen The Lady and the Tramp on Disney+. And we’ve got Mulan, The Little Mermaid, and as of today, Pinocchio forthcoming. Yep, when it comes to the Disney creative slate, the modus operandi seems to be: Remake all the stuff that worked before in live-action/photorealistic CGI! Adding to this trend? Bambi, which according to The … Continue reading ‘Bambi’: A Live-Action Remake Is in the Works!!

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Oscar 2020: ‘Joker’ Leads with 11 Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

Oscar nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards have been announced. Joker leads the crop of contenders with 11 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Todd Phillips. The gritty Warner Bros. drama has been considered an awards contender ever since it won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, and it’s now made it all the way up to the Academy Awards. Close behind … Continue reading Oscar 2020: ‘Joker’ Leads with 11 Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

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‘Frozen 2’ Has Already Surpassed its Predecessor at the BO!!!

In 2019, Disney released a lot of stuff and made a lot of money. Like, a lot of money. Three Marvel films, a new Star Wars, a brand spankin’ new streaming service? The folks at Disney are swimmin’ in coin, Scrooge McDuck-style (which you can see for yourself now that Ducktales is streaming on Disney+). Now, you can add another ledger line to Disney’s accounting books, as … Continue reading ‘Frozen 2’ Has Already Surpassed its Predecessor at the BO!!!

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‘The Lion King’: Despite Disney’s Record-Breaking Box Office VFX Shop Shuts Down!!

The Lion King was an incredible work of artistry by everyone involved, from the talented animators whose fingerprints were on every frame, to the iconic music, voice acting, writing, and direction that brought classic characters and an epic story to life. But that was 1994. 2019’s The Lion King was a cash grab in just about every sense of the word, a soulless rehash of … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’: Despite Disney’s Record-Breaking Box Office VFX Shop Shuts Down!!

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Disney Marks Record with $10 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!

Disney’s record for the highest box office in a calendar year has been absolutely crushed… by Disney. The Mouse House crossed the $10 billion threshold at the 2019 worldwide box office this weekend, bolstered by the continued success of Frozen II, solidifying its record for the highest box office in a calendar year. The previous record was set by Disney in 2016 with a measly … Continue reading Disney Marks Record with $10 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!

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‘Marriage Story’ and ‘Joker’ Lead 2020 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

The Golden Globe nominations have been announced for the 2020 ceremony. The Globes are somehow the second most popular film awards ceremony of the year next to the Oscars, despite the fact that they’re largely kind of a joke. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s reputation is far from pristine, and sweeping nominations for movies like The Tourist play into the notion that they mostly just care about … Continue reading ‘Marriage Story’ and ‘Joker’ Lead 2020 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Named Best Movie at People’s Choice Awards!!

The 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards were handed out Sunday night, with Avengers: Endgame taking home the award for best movie. The ceremony took Sunday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, airing live on E! Among the other winners were Kevin Hart, making his first public appearance since he was involved in a serious car accident in September; Zendaya; Cole Sprouse; Jimmy Fallon; Blake … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Named Best Movie at People’s Choice Awards!!

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‘The Lion King’ Will Not Compete for Best Animated Feature Oscar!!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed today the 32 films that have been submitted for consideration in the Best Animated Feature Oscar category, and Disney’s The Lion King is not among them. Since the film hit theaters and dominated the box office earlier this year, debate raged on whether it’s actually a “live-action remake” as it was marketed, or if it’s an … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ Will Not Compete for Best Animated Feature Oscar!!

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‘Abominable’ Continues Universal’s Winning Streak the BO!!!

Universal finished atop the weekend box office yet again this year with their animated adventure Abominable, while also taking second position with Focus‘s Downton Abbey, now in its second weekend. Meanwhile, Roadside saw a strong performance from their release of Judy, delivering a top ten performance in moderate release, while holdovers such as Hustlers and It: Chapter Two held on strong in their third and … Continue reading ‘Abominable’ Continues Universal’s Winning Streak the BO!!!

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‘Downton Abbey’ Has Record Opening, While ‘Ad Astra’ and ‘Rambo’ Follow Up at the BO!!

It was a record weekend for Focus Features that saw Downton Abbey not only top the weekend box office, but it became the studio’s largest opener ever, topping $30 million. The weekend’s fellow new releases — Ad Astra and Rambo: Last Blood — delivered on expectations and are in a neck-and-neck battle for runner-up position and we’ll have to wait for actuals to tell the … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey’ Has Record Opening, While ‘Ad Astra’ and ‘Rambo’ Follow Up at the BO!!

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‘It 2’ Repeats #1 as ‘Hustlers’ Exceeds Expectations with Huge Opening at the BO!!

It was a mixed bag of a weekend for Warner Bros. which saw It: Chapter Two deliver a strong hold and retain the weekend’s #1 spot at the box office, but their new release, The Goldfinch, bombed, delivering one of the worst openings ever for a wide release. Alternatively, STXfilms‘s Hustlers exploded out of the gates with the studio’s largest opening in its five year … Continue reading ‘It 2’ Repeats #1 as ‘Hustlers’ Exceeds Expectations with Huge Opening at the BO!!

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‘It: Chapter 2’ Floats with $185 Million Debut at the Worldwide BO!!!

Warner Bros. and New Line‘s It: Chapter Two kicked off the fall box office season with a strong, $91 million debut. The performance easily topped the weekend box office, finishing ahead of the second place film by $85 million. While the performance trails the first film’s $123 million opening back in 2017, it is still within studio expectations and ranks as the second largest horror … Continue reading ‘It: Chapter 2’ Floats with $185 Million Debut at the Worldwide BO!!!

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Labor Day Weekend Has ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Continue #1 at the BO!!

This weekend sees the 2019 summer movie season come to a close with the second worst weekend of the year so far, in which the top twelve generated a combined $69.5 million. The summer performance currently ranks as the eighth largest summer of all-time, in which the domestic box office generated $4.22 billion, down ~4% compared to last year’s summer total which actually saw the … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Has ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Continue #1 at the BO!!

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‘Angel Has Fallen’ Conquers Top Spot at the BO!!

Lionsgate and Millennium‘s Angel Has Fallen outperformed expectations with a strong #1 debut, nearly matching its predecessor and giving Lionsgate its second #1 film of the year after John Wick 3. Also over-performing was Sony and AFFIRM‘s Overcomer while Universal‘s Hobbs & Shaw debuted in China with the largest August opening ever in the market. With an estimated $21.25 million, Lionsgate and Millennium‘s Angel Has … Continue reading ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Conquers Top Spot at the BO!!

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‘Good Boys’ Scores with $21 Million as Other Newcomers Bomb at the BO!!

Universal scored a strong performance this weekend from their new R-rated comedy Good Boys, which out performed expectations and took the top spot at the weekend box office. The studio also scored a second place finish with Hobbs & Shaw over a weekend that saw yet another five new wide releases hit theaters. However, outside of Good Boys, the weekend’s four other newcomers mostly struggled … Continue reading ‘Good Boys’ Scores with $21 Million as Other Newcomers Bomb at the BO!!

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‘Toy Story 4’ Crosses the $1 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!!

Disney is a studio that knows how to minimize risk and maximize reward, and they’ve done it again with Toy Story 4. Although the film was critiqued for “only” bringing in $120 million on its opening weekend, that didn’t slow it down over the summer. The film has now earned $1,001.7M worldwide, making it the fifth Disney film this year to cross the $1 billion … Continue reading ‘Toy Story 4’ Crosses the $1 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!!

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