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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Set to End Theatrical Run as One of Wes Anderson’s Lowest-Grossing Films!!

Director Wes Anderson appeared to be in quite a comfortable position until some years ago. He’d make his inimitable movies on controlled budgets, and deliver dependable results at the box office. But things changed after the pandemic for him, as they did for the entire industry. Only one of his three post-pandemic releases has managed to pass the $50 mark worldwide, and his latest, The … Continue reading ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Set to End Theatrical Run as One of Wes Anderson’s Lowest-Grossing Films!!

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The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. My Take – Whether you love his work or not, Wes Anderson is indisputably one of the most gifted filmmakers of the modern cinematic era. In fact, … Continue reading The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Review!!

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‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Soars with Above Expectations Debut, while ‘Materialists’ Sets A24’s Third Biggest Opening at the BO!!

It’s a healthy enough Father’s Day weekend with all movies doing around $155M, and though down from last year’s massive near $214M (that was due to Pixar’s Inside Out 2), we’re 14% ahead of the pre-COVID 2019 Poppa holiday frame which did $135.9M (when Sony’s Men in Black: International was leading). Give Universal a big shiny IP, and they know how to bring moviegoers in … Continue reading ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Soars with Above Expectations Debut, while ‘Materialists’ Sets A24’s Third Biggest Opening at the BO!!

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Despite Positive Reaction ‘Ballerina’ Stumbles with a Slow Start at the BO!!

Despite positive reviews and an even better audience reception, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina underperformed in its box office debut. The film made an estimated $25 million in its first three days of release in domestic theaters, which is roughly $10 million less than the already modest projections heading into its opening frame. It’s also the second-lowest three-day debut for the franchise, ahead … Continue reading Despite Positive Reaction ‘Ballerina’ Stumbles with a Slow Start at the BO!!

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‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Can’t Top ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ in Modest Debut at the BO!!

Saturday was kind to most movies in the top 10 and saw lifts over Friday, in particular Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning which were respectively up 51% and 55%. Lilo & Stitch is coming in at $63 million for its second frame, while Mission: Impossible 8 is at $27.3M. Disney executives are skipping around the Burbank lot as … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Can’t Top ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ in Modest Debut at the BO!!

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The White House Responds to Donald Trump’s Statement on 100% Movie Tariffs!!

The Donald Trump administration sent shockwaves through the film industry on Sunday when the president said over Truth Social that he had authorized the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department to start the process of imposing 100% tariffs on all movies made outside of the country. However, foreign productions aren’t getting hit with a higher cost just yet. A White House spokesperson has now … Continue reading The White House Responds to Donald Trump’s Statement on 100% Movie Tariffs!!

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‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Trailer Teases Wes Anderson’s Latest Delight!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. Directed – Wes Anderson Starring – Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Trailer Teases Wes Anderson’s Latest Delight!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Phoenician Scheme’: Wes Anderson’s Next Film Sets Summer Release Date!!

Wes Anderson’s next feature has set a release date and an illustrious star cast. The acclaimed filmmaker is well known for his eye-pleasing aesthetics, some colorful characters, and gripping plots. His fans are always eager to see more of his work, be it a short like The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar or animated and live-action feature films. Anderson’s new film is titled The Phoenician … Continue reading ‘The Phoenician Scheme’: Wes Anderson’s Next Film Sets Summer Release Date!!

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‘The Phoenician Scheme’: Wes Anderson’s Next Movie Has Finished Filming!!

This week, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Wes Anderson (Asteroid City) participated for the first time in the Annecy Animation Festival. During the event, the director and screenwriter talked a little about his career and took a little time to tease his next project. Even though it’s still a bit early to reveal a lot of details of The Phoenician Scheme, Anderson confirmed that the movie finished … Continue reading ‘The Phoenician Scheme’: Wes Anderson’s Next Movie Has Finished Filming!!

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