Keanu Reeves Movies Pulled From Chinese Platforms!!

At least two Chinese streaming platforms have taken down 19 films starring Keanu Reeves, after the actor appeared in a Tibet-related concert organized by a non-profit affiliated with the Dalai Lama. Tencent Video and iQiyi have taken down major films in the Matrix and John Wick franchises, among others, the Los Angeles Times was the first to report. It is unclear when the removals happened, … Continue reading Keanu Reeves Movies Pulled From Chinese Platforms!!

‘Scream’ Dethrones ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ with Strong $36M 4-Day Debut at the BO!!

We can complain about omicron. But I wouldn’t necessarily complain that the variant is spoiling the top films at the box office, as Paramount/Spyglass Media/Project X’s Scream had a robust first day of $13.3M (including $3.5M Thursday previews), and it eased accordingly on Saturday, just like horror movies do, with $10.1M, on its way to a $31.5M 3-day and $36M 4-day at 3,664 theaters. “This opening … Continue reading ‘Scream’ Dethrones ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ with Strong $36M 4-Day Debut at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues to Break Records While ‘The 355’ Flops at the BO!!

Despite Omicron sending many back to the comfort of their households for January, people are still going to the movies. Specifically, Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is snatching a fourth weekend of $33M at 4,012 locations, a -41% ease from weekend 3. Proof that Spidey is immune to Omicron: He’s coming in higher than the $30M everyone was expecting yesterday. His fourth session take here … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues to Break Records While ‘The 355’ Flops at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes 10th Highest-Grosser of All Time at the Domestic BO!!

Comscore has estimated the 2021 domestic box office at $4.55B, which is +100% from last year’s $2.28 billion and off 60% from 2019’s $11.4 billion. While it would be impossible to think we’d come raging back to 2019 norms, it is arguable that the domestic box office recovery isn’t as robust as many expected. No 1 Exhibitor Boss Adam Aron of AMC forecasted 2021 ending … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes 10th Highest-Grosser of All Time at the Domestic BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues Domination While ‘Matrix 4’ Struggles at the BO!!

For all the headlines about Omicron, in many ways the Christmas box office isn’t unlike others pre-pandemic, where one film is driving the majority of business. With the 3-day for all films estimated to ring up around $154M, Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home is driving 53% of that figure. It has a 3-day of $81.5M, with only one other event film expected in the long run, … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Continues Domination While ‘Matrix 4’ Struggles at the BO!!

The Matrix Resurrections (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. My Take – I think we all can agree that 1999’s The Matrix, written and directed by the Wachowskis, was a … Continue reading The Matrix Resurrections (2021) Review!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’: New Featurette Focuses on Neo and Trinity’s Reunion!! Check It Out!!

A new behind-the-scenes featurette for The Matrix Resurrections teases the return of Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and a whole new story for the beloved Matrix universe. “This is not a retelling, this is a new-telling,” says Reeves. The featurette gives fans an inside look at these treasured characters as we find them back inside the matrix once more. In the world of … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’: New Featurette Focuses on Neo and Trinity’s Reunion!! Check It Out!!

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Crosses $100M as ‘Encanto’ Leads Post-Holiday Weekend BO!!

As is typical, the weekend following the Thanksgiving stretch is a downer. And even duly so over omicron headlines, coupled with a Disney animated movie that isn’t as mass-appealing as its predecessors. Read Encanto, which grossed $12.7M estimated second weekend, -53%. That second weekend is lower than the pre-pandemic second weekend takes of some of Disney’s lowest grossing Thanksgiving titles, i.e. The Good Dinosaur ($15.3M) and Tangled … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Crosses $100M as ‘Encanto’ Leads Post-Holiday Weekend BO!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ to Release in China!!

With the return of the Matrix franchise looming as Christmas creeps ever closer, it looks like the simulation will now be making its way to China as well. Warner Bros. has announced that The Matrix Resurrections has been cleared for an eventual premiere in China, having passed the country’s strict censorship standards and screening approval processes. The film has yet to receive a Chinese release … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ to Release in China!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Gets Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Lana Wachowski is back behind the camera for The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth film in the series that brings back both Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) – only they have amnesia and don’t remember the events of the initial trilogy. The Matrix Resurrections will release December 22, both in theaters and on HBO Max, and a new series of character posters today introduces familiar faces and fresh … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Gets Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘The Matrix’ Heading to IMAX Screens Before ‘Resurrections’ Release!!

Fully immerse yourself in The Matrix. IMAX will be presenting the original 1999 film for two nights only next month for limited showings across the United States. The special release is arriving mere weeks before the newest installment to the franchise, The Matrix Resurrections, lands in theaters everywhere on December 22. Relive the excitement of the first film like you never have before as Neo … Continue reading ‘The Matrix’ Heading to IMAX Screens Before ‘Resurrections’ Release!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

We are only weeks away from jumping back into The Matrix, and in anticipation of the latest film in the franchise, The Matrix Resurrections has released a new poster. Naturally, at the center of the poster is Keanu Reeves as Neo, and also includes Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus, amongst others. Fans of the franchise have been scratching their heads … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Official Synopsis Teases the Plot!! Check It Out!!

We all knew it could happen. Back in 2003 (or somewhere around 2199 in the real world) when Neo (Keanu Reeves) met The Architect (Helmut Bakaitis) at the end of The Matrix Reloaded, the Matrix creator revealed that Neo was the sixth version of the One, an anomaly that came up every time the Matrix was rebooted. Now, as the official synopsis for The Matrix … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Official Synopsis Teases the Plot!! Check It Out!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’: New Video Sees Cast Reflect on the Original Film’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

With The Matrix turning twenty-two this year, and the imminent release of The Matrix Resurrections coming in December, Warner Bros. has released new footage to celebrate the legacy of the science fiction classic. The studio rounded up both returning and brand-new cast members for a new video — including, of course, Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss — to discuss the impact of the original film, … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’: New Video Sees Cast Reflect on the Original Film’s Legacy!! Check It Out!!

New HBO Max Sizzle Reel Reveals First ‘Peacemaker’ Footage!! Check It Out!!

The first footage from the upcoming Peacemaker series has been revealed in a new HBO Max sizzle reel teasing future projects. Created by James Gunn, Peacemaker is a spin-off to his recently released superhero film The Suicide Squad. The show stars John Cena as the superhero/supervillain Peacemaker, who was once described by Gunn as “the world’s biggest douchebag.” The brief footage shows Peacemaker walking into … Continue reading New HBO Max Sizzle Reel Reveals First ‘Peacemaker’ Footage!! Check It Out!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Is Playing Morpheus!!

After the release of the trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, many long-time fans of the franchise have pondered what role Yahya Abdul-Mateen II would be playing, given his eerily similar appearance to Laurence Fishburne’s Morpheus. Fans can now rest easy (or not, depending on your perspective), as the Candyman star has confirmed on Instagram that he is, in fact, taking over the role of Morpheus … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Is Playing Morpheus!!

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Teaser Poster Reveals Official Website Containing Over 180,000 Clips!! Check It Out!!

Three months before the release of The Matrix Resurrections, Warner Bros. is amping up the promotion for the highly-anticipated fourth film in The Matrix franchise. In addition to releasing a teaser poster for the new film, the studio has launched the website WhatIsTheMatrix.com, an insanely ambitious way to promote the upcoming film from Lana Wachowski. When going to WhatIsTheMatrix.com, fans will be able to choose … Continue reading ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Teaser Poster Reveals Official Website Containing Over 180,000 Clips!! Check It Out!!

’The Matrix 4’ Now Officially Titled ‘The Matrix Resurrections’!!

The title of the fourth installment of The Matrix series has been announced. The Matrix Resurrections will be the first Matrix film since 2003’s The Matrix Revolutions supposedly concluded the story of Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and the rest of the crew that had escaped the eponymous simulated reality. The trailer for the upcoming Matrix movie was also shown as part of Warner Bros.‘ panel at … Continue reading ’The Matrix 4’ Now Officially Titled ‘The Matrix Resurrections’!!