‘Ocean’s 11’: ‘Twisters’ Director in Talks to Helm New Prequel Feature!!

Warner Bros. is gearing up for another high-stakes job — and they’ve found the man to pull it off. Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Minari and the recent box office hit Twisters, is in talks to direct the upcoming Ocean’s 11 prequel, according to a report by Deadline. Produced by LuckyChap and based on a script by Carrie Solomon, the new film is … Continue reading ‘Ocean’s 11’: ‘Twisters’ Director in Talks to Helm New Prequel Feature!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continues Dominance as Disney Crosses $3.6 Billion at the Summer BO!!

Nothing seismic going on in a traditional weak Labor Day weekend in regards to box office fluctuations, but we’ll leave you with this: Disney, together with its 20th Century Studios label, led summer 2024 (May 3-Labor Day) with $1.53 billion thanks to a comeback in brands Pixar with Inside Out 2 and MCU with Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as its Fox brands of Kingdom … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continues Dominance as Disney Crosses $3.6 Billion at the Summer BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

Blame the lack of want-to-see fare in addition to the return-to-school as this penultimate weekend of summer is coming in at $94.5M for all movies, -33% from last weekend. That’s the third lowest weekend of this summer after the first weekend of June/post Memorial Day frame ($66.3M) and the first weekend of May ($73.9M) per Box Office Mojo. Compared to the same weekend a year … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

So much for the doldrums of August. Between Alien: Romulus and the near $100M-grossing Sony/Wayfarer Studios movie’ It Ends With Us, it’s clear we’ve shaken off all the strike jitters. Disney continues to keep the shine on its 20th Century Studios brand with their own fingerprints on storied franchises as Alien: Romulus settles with $41.5M, the second highest opening ever in the 45-year old franchise … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, ‘It Ends with Us’ Battle for Top Spot; ‘Borderlands’ Flops at the BO!!

In a highly unusual turn of events, two movies starring a married couple — Deadpool & Wolverine, and It Ends with Us — took the top two spots at the domestic box office this weekend. Starring Ryan Reynolds, the superhero blockbuster retained its number one position for the third time in a row, while his wife Blake Lively’s romantic drama exceeded expectations in its debut, … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, ‘It Ends with Us’ Battle for Top Spot; ‘Borderlands’ Flops at the BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks More Records, ‘Trap’ Opens Well, ‘Harold & The Purple Crayon’ Flops at the BO!!

At $395.5M Deadpool & Wolverine is the highest grossing R-rated movie ever at the domestic box office surpassing Passion of the Christ ($370.7M) as well as the previous two Deadpools this weekend (Deadpool at $363M and Deadpool 2 at $324.6M). This is after a phenomenal second weekend of $97M, -54%, the 8th best second weekend ever, ahead of Barbie‘s $93M second frame a year ago, … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks More Records, ‘Trap’ Opens Well, ‘Harold & The Purple Crayon’ Flops at the BO!!

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Records with $205 Million Debut at the BO!!

Buoyed by incredible pre-release buzz and a resounding panel at the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine is not only breaking records at the box office, but is also setting benchmarks so high that they’ll probably remain untouched for quite some time. The superhero sequel was initially expected to deliver a domestic debut of around $170 million, but is now estimated to … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Records with $205 Million Debut at the BO!!

‘Twisters’ Sets Biggest Domestic Debut for a Disaster Movie with $80.5M at the BO!!

Universal has called the domestic opening for the Lee Isaac Chung directed Twisters at $80.5M as we told you last night. That’s 60% ahead of the $50M+ that tracking was spotting. The rebounding post-strike summer at the box office continues to see actual opening ticket sales bury any piece of tracking. Exclaimed Universal Domestic Distribution Boss Jim Orr, “Lee Isaac Chung crafted an incredibly engaging … Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Sets Biggest Domestic Debut for a Disaster Movie with $80.5M at the BO!!

Twisters (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. My Take – An often forgotten film for the kids growing up in 90s, among the barrage of disaster flicks like Independence Day (1996), Titanic (1997), and Armageddon (1998), is the Jan de Bont directed Twister (1996). The film saw a group of spirited … Continue reading Twisters (2024) Review!!

‘Twisters’: New Featurette Focuses on the Tornado Wranglers!! Check It Out!!

Twisters is looking to continue the legacy of Jan de Bont‘s blockbuster on the big screen, more than twenty years after the release of the story that captivated audiences with a narrative centered around the danger these natural disasters represent for the community. A new featurette from the legacy sequel released by Fandango focuses on the Tornado Wranglers. The team is focused on bringing the … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: New Featurette Focuses on the Tornado Wranglers!! Check It Out!!

‘Twisters’ Gets an IMAX Poster!! Check It Out!!

The next big theatrical release for one of the biggest movie stars in the world just got a thrilling new look. The official IMAX X account released a new poster for Twisters, showing stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones embracing in the middle of a dangerous tornado. Twisters marketing has been storming all over the place the last several weeks, with new images and … Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Gets an IMAX Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Twisters’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

After setting the world on fire with one of the spiciest rom-coms of 2023, the next film for one Anyone But You star just got an exciting new look. Total Film released new images of Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos in the upcoming sequel Twisters. Marketing for the film has been picking up in recent weeks, with new trailers and posters released to … Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

‘Twisters’: New Trailer Promises Big Storms!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An update to the 1996 film ‘Twister’, which centered on a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system. Directed – Lee Isaac Chung Starring – Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kiernan Shipka Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Twisters’: New Trailer Promises Big Storms!! Check It Out!!

‘Twisters’ Trailer Reveals Terrifying Twin Tornadoes!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An update to the 1996 film ‘Twister’, which centered on a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system. Directed – Lee Isaac Chung Starring – Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Kiernan Shipka Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Trailer Reveals Terrifying Twin Tornadoes!! Check It Out!!

‘Twisters’: Glen Powell Confirms ‘Twister’ Sequel is an Original Story!!

A recent Collider interview with Twisters writer Mark L. Smith confirmed that the upcoming Twister spin-off will center itself on an entirely new tale, the film’s star, Glen Powell, has answered some of our other burning questions. During a chat with Deadline, Powell revealed more about where the audience will land when the film funnels into theaters on July 19, 2024, and some helpful advice … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: Glen Powell Confirms ‘Twister’ Sequel is an Original Story!!

‘Twisters’: Sequel Won’t Be Connected to 1996 Cult Classic!!

Welcome back to the suck zone, storm chasers. One of the most eagerly-awaited, and intriguing, films of 2024 is surely set to be Twisters. The sequel to the 1996 cult classic Twister from Jan de Bont, the film will be directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Isaac Chung from a screenplay written by Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote the adapted screenplay of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: Sequel Won’t Be Connected to 1996 Cult Classic!!

‘Twisters’: ‘Nope’ Star Brandon Perea Joins ‘Twister’ Sequel!!

“Nope” standout Brandon Perea is going from surveying one (alien) storm system to chasing another — with the actor signing on to star in the upcoming “Twister” sequel. Perea joins Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos in “Twisters,” directed by “Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith. The film, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and Amblin … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: ‘Nope’ Star Brandon Perea Joins ‘Twister’ Sequel!!

‘Twisters’: Anthony Ramos Joins ‘Twister’ Sequel!!

One of the most shocking movie announcements in recent years was the news that the 1996 disaster film Twister would be getting a sequel, Twisters. But with the talent attached, it’s hard not to get excited. Today, Deadline is reporting that In The Heights star, Anthony Ramos has joined the sequel’s cast. The original film was a box office success in 1996 and made almost … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: Anthony Ramos Joins ‘Twister’ Sequel!!

‘Twisters’: Glen Powell to Join ‘Twister’ Sequel!!

Glen Powell is in talks to co-star in the Daisy Edgar Jones-led Twisters, according to Variety. The film will serve as a sequel to the 1996 cult classic Twister, which was a box office hit for Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. The news comes a month after Jones was confirmed to be the first actor to join the cast of the sequel. Powell now joins … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: Glen Powell to Join ‘Twister’ Sequel!!

‘Twisters’: Daisy Edgar-Jones in Talks to Join ‘Twister’ Reboot!!

Three years after it was announced to be in the works, the highly anticipated Twister reboot has begun naming the actors who will bring to life the next set of storm chasers in what has been described as “a new chapter”. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Normal People breakout Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was recently cast in an On Swift Horses adaptation has become the first … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: Daisy Edgar-Jones in Talks to Join ‘Twister’ Reboot!!

‘Twisters’: ‘Twister’ Sequel Sets July 19, 2024 as Release Date!!

It’s the wonder of nature, baby! Universal and Amblin Entertainment have announced that audiences can expect to return to the suck zone on July 19, 2024, as Twisters blows its way into theaters. The sequel to the 1996 cult classic Twister, the film will be directed by Lee Isaac Chung, after word began to break in Hollywood late last week that the studio was closing … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: ‘Twister’ Sequel Sets July 19, 2024 as Release Date!!

‘Twisters’: ‘Minari’s Lee Isaac Chung in Talks to Direct Sequel!!

Oscar-nominated director Lee Isaac Chung is in talks to direct Twisters. The extreme-weather disaster film will be a sequel to the 1996 smash hit Twister. Variety reports that Chung is in early talks to helm the film, after producers winnowed down a list of top directors for the job. As Chung grew up in rural Arkansas, he had first-hand experience with tornadoes and sheltering from … Continue reading ‘Twisters’: ‘Minari’s Lee Isaac Chung in Talks to Direct Sequel!!

‘Twister 2’: Helen Hunt Might Return for Sequel!!

A new Twister movie is on the way, with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment in meetings with potential directors. Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 film, will be produced by Frank Marshall with filming forecasted to start in spring. There is also hope that a main character will reprise their role in the new film. Deadline reveals that the fast-tracked film was spurred on by … Continue reading ‘Twister 2’: Helen Hunt Might Return for Sequel!!