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Mirza BaigJanuary 2, 2023Leave a comment

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Entering New Year with $400+ Million at the BO!!

While New Year’s Eve is typically a better moviegoing day than Christmas Eve, business was still down yesterday at -27% from Friday for all movies. That’s a similar decline to last weekend’s Friday-to-Christmas Eve (-26%). However, New Year’s Eve made more than Christmas Eve, $27.9M to $22.2M. Moviegoing is expected to be +19% on New Year’s Day today, and there will be an extra cushion … Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Entering New Year with $400+ Million at the BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 26, 2022Leave a comment

Despite Winter Weather ‘Avatar 2’ to Set $82M 4-Day Total at the BO!!

We’re hearing that some of those nearly 80 theaters that were closed are trying to get open today for what typically is the first of many lucrative moviegoing days as holiday distractions ease. That’s been complicated this year by Winter Storm Elliott in the Midwest, power outages and a deep wind chill that’s keeping many at home. As far as where the box office stands … Continue reading Despite Winter Weather ‘Avatar 2’ to Set $82M 4-Day Total at the BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 19, 2022Leave a comment

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Launches with $134M and $435M at the Domestic and Worldwide BO!!

20th Century Studios/Disney’s Avatar: The Way of Water is coming in close to where we told you last night: $44.5M for Saturday and an opening weekend of $134M. The global $435M start of Avatar 2 puts Disney very close to notching the $4 billion mark worldwide for the year. Despite Avatar: The Way of Water missing its $150M-$175M projections, rival distribution sources and exhibition aren’t … Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Launches with $134M and $435M at the Domestic and Worldwide BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 13, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Leads Nominations, ‘RRR’ Nominated for Two Golden Globe Awards!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Banshees of Inisherin leads the list of nominations for the 2023 Golden Globes, which were announced Monday. The film earned eight nominations, including best picture (musical/comedy) and writing and directing noms for Martin McDonagh. Everything Everywhere All at Once followed with six noms, while Babylon and The Fabelmans each earned five. Overall, Searchlight Pictures leads the film distributors with 12 noms, followed by A24 with 10 … Continue reading ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Leads Nominations, ‘RRR’ Nominated for Two Golden Globe Awards!! Check Out the Full List!!

Mirza BaigDecember 12, 2022Leave a comment

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Crosses $409 Million at the BO!!

What happens when there’s no wide theatrical releases and it’s the holiday season as we emerge from the pandemic? Why, you get the second-lowest box office weekend of the year at an estimated $38.3M, a notch above the Jan. 28-30 frame, when we reached the bottom of the well for 2022 with all movies at $34.87M. Top pic this weekend is, of course, the fifth … Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Crosses $409 Million at the BO!!

Mirza BaigDecember 5, 2022Leave a comment

‘Violent Night’ Opens Strongly with $13.3M as ‘Wakanda Forever’ Overperforms at the BO!!

On one of the dullest weekends of the year, it’s good to see some movies overperforming. And we have the fourth weekend of Disney/Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever coming in at $17.59M, and Universal/87 North’s horror action comedy Violent Night over-indexing with $13.3M, slightly above its $10M-$12M projection. As previously mentioned, that opening is just under Universal’s 2015 horror comedy, Krampus, which played the … Continue reading ‘Violent Night’ Opens Strongly with $13.3M as ‘Wakanda Forever’ Overperforms at the BO!!

Mirza BaigNovember 28, 2022Leave a comment

‘Black Panther 2’ Dominates with $64M 5-Day, ‘Knives Out 2′ Wows With $13M+ While ‘’Strange World’ Crashes with $18M at the BO!!

Even with a Marvel movie overperforming in the marketplace — such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which conquered $64M over 5 days — the Thanksgiving Wednesday-Sunday stretch wasn’t one for the record books. It ranked outside the top 10 with an estimated $122M, off 14% from a year ago. That’s when were had more Covid fears, a lest robust Marvel title in the marketplace, a … Continue reading ‘Black Panther 2’ Dominates with $64M 5-Day, ‘Knives Out 2′ Wows With $13M+ While ‘’Strange World’ Crashes with $18M at the BO!!

Mirza BaigNovember 21, 2022Leave a comment

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Retains Top Spot as ‘She Said’ Flops at BO!!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s second weekend is coming in lower than its projected $70M+ with $67.3M, -63%. That’s not necessarily something to get worried about, however, as sources keep telling me this pic’s running time is what’s slowing it down a bit. At the same time, that second weekend is slightly ahead of Black Adam‘s $67M opening weekend. On the bright side, it’s Thanksgiving week, … Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Retains Top Spot as ‘She Said’ Flops at BO!!

Comedy, Horror, Movie Review, Thriller

The Menu (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – A young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. My Take – Though they are at least a dozen films which provide great social commentary on class values and class systems, and satirize the rich and their incompetence, what immediately makes this latest stand apart is … Continue reading The Menu (2022) Review!!

Mirza BaigNovember 20, 2022Leave a comment

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‘The Menu’: New Featurette Focuses on Ralph Fiennes’ Mad Chef!! Check It Out!!

Horror fans have been eating well in 2022 with so many memorable original genre treats. However, just because the spooky season is over, doesn’t mean there isn’t anything else on the horror menu this year. One of the most intriguing horror films closing out 2022 is The Menu starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Ralph Fiennes. The food-centric terror releases later this month, and now … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: New Featurette Focuses on Ralph Fiennes’ Mad Chef!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigNovember 6, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: New Clip Teases Sinister Intentions!! Check It Out!!

Searchlight Pictures continues to release tantalizing appetizers for its upcoming dark comedy horror film The Menu. With the film now just weeks away from release, the studio has provided moviegoers with a new clip of the film, showing off the sinister intentions of an upscale restaurant. The Menu features an impressive ensemble cast, and the plot follows young couple Margot and Tyler (Anya-Taylor Joy and … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: New Clip Teases Sinister Intentions!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigOctober 26, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: New Video Sees Ralph Fiennes’ Chef Cook Up Some Secret Ingredients!! Check It Out!!

Audiences eager to sit down at the table and feast their eyes on the upcoming Searchlight Pictures film, The Menu, have had their fair share of courses when it comes to trailers, posters, and images. In the latest clip shared to the feature’s Instagram account, screams of “Yes chef!” can be heard alongside screams of…well, terror. In particular, the clip focuses on two of the … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: New Video Sees Ralph Fiennes’ Chef Cook Up Some Secret Ingredients!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigOctober 23, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: New Clips Shows Off the Pretentious Clientele!! Check It Out!!

Anticipation has been mouthwatering for the upcoming black comedy horror The Menu from Searchlight Pictures, and the studio has now released a pair of promotional clips showing off some new footage from the film The film’s star-studded cast is led by Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, who play young couple Margot and Tyler. The latter is a high profile food influencer, and convinces Margot to … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: New Clips Shows Off the Pretentious Clientele!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 15, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Menu’ Gets a New Cast Filled Poster!! Check It Out!!

Searchlight Pictures is giving their Twitter followers something to chew over today with a new poster for The Menu. Simmering and about to be served on November 18, the star-studded horror comedy boasts a killer lineup of talent including the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo. In today’s image, fans can feast their eyes … Continue reading ‘The Menu’ Gets a New Cast Filled Poster!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigAugust 11, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: Searchlight Pictures’ Horror Comedy Gets New Posters!! Check It Out!!

Following the release of the official full trailer for Searchlight Pictures‘ The Menu, two brand-new posters have been revealed. Stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes are serving up some serious looks for their respective posters. The intention is clear: this fine dining experience is going to be killer. In Mark Mylod‘s upcoming dark-comedy horror, the Succession director invites audiences to examine an exclusive gourmet “haute … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: Searchlight Pictures’ Horror Comedy Gets New Posters!! Check It Out!!

Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Trailers

‘The Menu’ Trailer Sees Ralph Fiennes Turn a Fine Dining into a Nightmare!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Directed – Mark Mylod Starring – Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Menu’ Trailer Sees Ralph Fiennes Turn a Fine Dining into a Nightmare!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Menu’ Trailer Sees Ralph Fiennes Play a Sinister Chef!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigApril 20, 2022Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: First Image Teases the Upcoming Star-Studded Horror-Comedy!! Check It Out!!

Anya Taylor-Joy has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most popular stars since she traumatized genre fans everywhere in The Witch back in 2015. While fans eagerly wait to see her in The Northman later this week, the actress’ next 2022 project just got a release date and a first look image. Taylor-Joy’s upcoming dark comedy, The Menu, is releasing in theaters on November 18. Just … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: First Image Teases the Upcoming Star-Studded Horror-Comedy!! Check It Out!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 2, 2021Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: Judith Light Joins the Horror-Comedy!!

Searchlight Pictures has added another heavy hitter to the already stacked cast of The Menu. According to Variety, Judith Light has been cast in the upcoming dark-comedy thriller, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, and Nicholas Hoult. Light is a two-time Tony winner and fresh off the heels of her role in Amazon Studios‘ Transparent, which earned her three Primetime Emmy nominations. Most recently she … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: Judith Light Joins the Horror-Comedy!!

Mirza BaigAugust 3, 2021Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: Nicholas Hoult to Join the Horror-Comedy!!

Deadline initially broke the news that Mark Mylod will direct Searchlight Pictures’ (Ready or Not, The Night House) horror-comedy The Menu, which promises to cook up many surprises. With the announcement came news that Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, Last Night in Soho) is starring alongside Ralph Fiennes, while THR adds today that Nicholas Hoult (Warm Bodies, Mad Max: Road Fury) is in talks to co-star. “The film is a darkly … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: Nicholas Hoult to Join the Horror-Comedy!!

Mirza BaigJune 8, 20211 Comment

‘The Menu’: Anya Taylor-Joy Replaces Emma Stone in Searchlight’s Darkly Comedic Thriller!!

As Anya Taylor-Joy awaits her first Emmy nomination for The Queen’s Gambit, the young actress is nearing a deal to replace Emma Stone in Searchlight‘s darkly comedic thriller The Menu, which will also star Ralph Fiennes. Adam McKay and Betsy Koch will produce for Hyperobject Industries, and McKay‘s Succession collaborator Mark Mylod will direct from a script by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss. Searchlight executives … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: Anya Taylor-Joy Replaces Emma Stone in Searchlight’s Darkly Comedic Thriller!!

Mirza BaigJune 2, 2020Leave a comment

‘The Menu’: Mark Mylod To Helm Adam McKay-Produced Thriller!!

Mark Mylod, one of the directors behind the HBO hit Succession, is in talks to helm Searchlight‘s long-gestating psychological thriller The Menu. Adam McKay, who acts as an executive producer and director on the cable series, will produce the project that is set in the world of eccentric culinary culture. The movie follows a couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: Mark Mylod To Helm Adam McKay-Produced Thriller!!

Mirza BaigOctober 19, 2019Leave a comment

Alexander Payne’s Netflix Movie Cancelled a Week Before Filming!!

Alexander Payne’s next project has come to an abrupt halt. We reported about a month ago that Mads Mikkelsen was set to lead the father-daughter road trip movie. Mikkelsen would play a Danish journalist who takes a road trip with his teenage daughter across the U.S. as he writes a story for a newspaper. However, now it’s all come crashing down as Deadline reports that … Continue reading Alexander Payne’s Netflix Movie Cancelled a Week Before Filming!!

Mirza BaigSeptember 14, 2019Leave a comment

Mads Mikkelsen to Star in Road Trip Movie from Alexander Payne!!!

Three-and-a-half years ago, Alexander Payne signed on to direct an adaptation of Karl Ove Knausgaard’s travel articles My Saga for Bona Fide Productions, and now the film is finally heading into production — with Mads Mikkelsen in final negotiations to star. Netflix has made a deal to finance and release the film, which is now untitled. Mikkelsen will play a Danish journalist who takes a … Continue reading Mads Mikkelsen to Star in Road Trip Movie from Alexander Payne!!!