‘The Wild Robot Escapes’: ‘The Wild Robot 2’ Gets Title & a New Director!!

The Wild Robot 2 has received a big update. The Wild Robot was released in United States theaters in 2024 by DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures. Based on the 2016 novel by Peter Brown, the movie was written and directed by Chris Sanders and features Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the titular wild robot. A sequel was announced to be in development in October … Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot Escapes’: ‘The Wild Robot 2’ Gets Title & a New Director!!

‘The Wild Robot 2’: Director and Producer Give Update on Sequel!!

DreamWorks is riding high into 2025 after the global success of its latest animated film, The Wild Robot. The story of the nature-loving Roz, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, resonated with audiences of all ages when it hit theaters last year, scoring an unexpected $325 million haul at the box office and becoming one of the animation studio’s highest-rated films to date. It’s also up for … Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot 2’: Director and Producer Give Update on Sequel!!

Top Best Hollywood Films of 2024 – A MovizArk Take!!!

Indeed, another year of incredible movies comes to an end and what a year it has been. A year that gifted us a wide array of cinematic gems, each offering something unique, from blockbuster cinema to poignant dramas. With a variety of voices and styles, filmmakers and studios have captivated audiences across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on both critics and audiences alike. This … Continue reading Top Best Hollywood Films of 2024 – A MovizArk Take!!!

‘Red One’ Takes Top Spot with Mixed Results at the BO!!

Despite having delivered the country’s number one film this weekend, the mood at Amazon MGM Studios might be tense right now, considering the circumstances. Red One, the new Christmas-themed action-adventure film starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, is estimated to have grossed around $34 million in its opening weekend at the domestic box office. While this is an improvement over the $30 million projections that … Continue reading ‘Red One’ Takes Top Spot with Mixed Results at the BO!!

‘Venom 3’ Shows Great Hold as ‘Forrest Gump’ Reteam ‘Here’ Flops at the BO!!

For a weekend that’s making less than $100M for all titles, there were some impressive feats going on. From out of the blue, Sony/Marvel’s Venom the Last Dance after registering the lowest opening in the trilogy with $51M, actually held fantastically with a -49% second weekend or $26.1M. That percentile hold is the best for the trilogy ahead of Venom‘s second weekend decline of -56% … Continue reading ‘Venom 3’ Shows Great Hold as ‘Forrest Gump’ Reteam ‘Here’ Flops at the BO!!

‘Smile 2’ Happily De-Thrones ‘Terrifier 3’ from Top Spot at the BO!!

Paramount’s $28M production Smile 2 is in great shape with a $23M opening (or 1.6M admissions per EntTellgence) after a $9.4M Friday and great Saturday of $8.1M (a -15% hold against previews/Friday!) and a B CinemaScore. That’s better than the B- on the first one, and nickels above the opening of that 2022 movie which did $22.6M. Smile 2 is Paramount’s fourth No. 1 opening title … Continue reading ‘Smile 2’ Happily De-Thrones ‘Terrifier 3’ from Top Spot at the BO!!

‘Terrifier 3’ Slashes ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

In one of the year’s second-best triumphs for indie genre cinema after NEON’s Longlegs, Cineverse’s under $5M investment, Terrifier 3, is screaming to an estimated $18.3M+ 3-day after an $8.2M Friday, $5.9M Saturday and $4.2MSunday. That Sunday hold -30% is on account of the Indigenous Peoples holiday. The threequel received a B CinemaScore, which is high praise from the moviegoer pollster as it doesn’t hand … Continue reading ‘Terrifier 3’ Slashes ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

‘The Wild Robot’ Sequel in the Works at Dreamworks!!

The hits just keep coming for DreamWorks Animation. After The Wild Robot continues to deliver decent results at the box office, Deadline reports that a sequel to the wholesome book adaptation is in development at the studio. The writer and director of the movie, Chris Sanders, has confirmed that he will return to work on the continuation of the story. No other details were given … Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’ Sequel in the Works at Dreamworks!!

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Makes Disastrous Debut at the BO!!

“This isn’t a box office marketplace problem, this is a creative development problem,” declared one movie marketing vet this weekend over Warner Bros‘ bold swing with a foul Joker: Folie à Deux, which at a production cost of $190M+ net is coming in way, way, way below forecasts at $39M, steeper than the $47M which was spotted by the town yesterday. Warner is reporting $40M … Continue reading ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Makes Disastrous Debut at the BO!!

The Wild Robot (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. My Take – While they have had some exceptional works to their name, the past two decades has always seen Dreamworks as a studio behind Disney, Pixar, and Studio Ghibli in the … Continue reading The Wild Robot (2024) Review!!

‘Wild Robot’ Opens Strong as ‘Megalopolis’ Bombs at the BO!!

Families continued to flock to theaters this fall: Not only did Wild Robot post the third best opening for an animated movie in September with $35M after an $11.3M Friday (including near $2M previews) and $14.2M on Saturday, but Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice refused to die with a -38% fourth weekend estimated hold, $16M take and a running total of $250.1M by EOD. The sequel … Continue reading ‘Wild Robot’ Opens Strong as ‘Megalopolis’ Bombs at the BO!!

‘The Wild Robot’: Final Trailer Finds Lupita Nyong’o on an Emotional Journey!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Directed – Chris Sanders Starring (voices of) – Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Stephanie Hsu Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’: Final Trailer Finds Lupita Nyong’o on an Emotional Journey!! Check It Out!!

‘The Wild Robot’: New Trailer Finds Lupita Nyong’o on a Mission!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Directed – Chris Sanders Starring (voices of) – Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Stephanie Hsu Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’: New Trailer Finds Lupita Nyong’o on a Mission!! Check It Out!!

‘The Wild Robot’: New Trailer Sees Machine Meet Fauna!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Directed – Chris Sanders Starring (voices of) – Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Stephanie Hsu Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’: New Trailer Sees Machine Meet Fauna!! Check It Out!!

‘The Wild Robot’ Pushes Release Date to September 27, 2024!!

Fans of DreamWorks Animation will have to wait a bit more to enjoy The Wild Robot, with Deadline reporting that the next movie from the acclaimed studio has been pushed back by a week. The film will now debut on September 27, after previously being scheduled to premiere on the big screen on September 20. The story of ROZZUM unit 7134 will follow the titular … Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’ Pushes Release Date to September 27, 2024!!

‘The Wild Robot’ Trailer Teases DreamWorks’ New Gorgeous Animated Movie!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Directed – Chris Sanders Starring (voices of) – Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Stephanie Hsu Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’ Trailer Teases DreamWorks’ New Gorgeous Animated Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘The Wild Robot’: Chris Sanders to Direct New DreamWorks Animated Feature!!

Acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch director Chris Sanders is returning to DreamWorks to helm another animated film. According to an exclusive report from The Wrap, the filmmaker is attached to direct The Wild Robot, an animated feature based on the book of the same name by Peter Brown. Additional details on the upcoming project remain under wraps, but the film … Continue reading ‘The Wild Robot’: Chris Sanders to Direct New DreamWorks Animated Feature!!