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Features, Indian

Universal Takes Significant Minority Stake in Excel Entertainment!!

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production powerhouse Excel Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Hollywood giant Universal Studios, signalling a new phase of global collaboration and scale-up for Indian content. Universal Studios has acquired a minority stake in Excel, while the larger share remains with the Indian banner, according to a report by Mid-Day. What the Partnership Means Insiders tell Mid-Day that Universal’s … Continue reading Universal Takes Significant Minority Stake in Excel Entertainment!!

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‘Jason Bourne’ Rights Land Back at Universal!!

Jesus Christ, it’s Jason Bourne. And this time, he’s here to stay, following the blockbuster announcement that NBCUniversal has struck a sweeping deal to acquire all rights, excluding publishing, to Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne and Treadstone book series in perpetuity. Translated for us: we’re about to get more of the amnesiac CIA agent who isn’t even called Jason Bourne. It’s being reported today that Universal … Continue reading ‘Jason Bourne’ Rights Land Back at Universal!!

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‘Crave’: Universal Picks Up YA Vampire Novel!!

Universal is in the mood for some fresh blood. In a preemptive move, the studio has picked up film rights to Crave, an upcoming YA vampire novel from author Tracy Wolff. Entangled Publishing’s Liz Pelletier described the vision for Crave, which was pitched as “vampires for a new generation,” as a paranormal fantasy about a human girl “who finds herself at the center of conflict … Continue reading ‘Crave’: Universal Picks Up YA Vampire Novel!!

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‘Spider-Man’ Producer Amy Pascal Leaves Sony for New Deal at Universal!!!

For 20 years, Amy Pascal led Sony Pictures into battle, be it at the box office, in studio bidding wars, or with North Korea, which launched a cyberattack on her studio that forever changed how business is done in Hollywood. And now, after leading the studio to an Oscar win earlier this year for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Pascal is walking away from her longtime … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man’ Producer Amy Pascal Leaves Sony for New Deal at Universal!!!

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Box Office

2017 U.S. Box Office Set to Fall to Three-Year Low!!!

The final number for the 2017 North American box office haul will decline by about 2.5% from last year’s record-setting $11.38 billion — even with “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” adding more than $400 million. As of Christmas Day, the domestic total for the year was $10.68 billion, or 2.7% behind the same time frame a year ago. The final six days of 2017 are … Continue reading 2017 U.S. Box Office Set to Fall to Three-Year Low!!!

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Disney Becomes Box Office Champ for Second Year in Row!!!

For the second year in a row, Disney has nabbed the domestic box office crown, with $2.27 billion already banked in 2017 thanks to its one-two punch of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Beauty and the Beast.” As of Dec. 25, Disney had a 21.3% market share compared with Warner Bros. at 18.9% and $2.02 billion, according to box office tracker comScore. That gap … Continue reading Disney Becomes Box Office Champ for Second Year in Row!!!

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Warner Bros. Wins Big Over Other Studios at the 2017 Summer Movie Box Office!!

While studios continue to place tentpoles throughout the calendar, the summer movie season is still a warzone where every weekend new films vie for supremacy at the box office. It’s easier to be a film in February or March and make a splash rather than one that’s released from May through August. Furthermore, summer 2017 wasn’t great for the domestic box office as theaters reported … Continue reading Warner Bros. Wins Big Over Other Studios at the 2017 Summer Movie Box Office!!

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Features, Superhero, TV

George R.R. Martin’s Anthology Series ‘Wild Cards’ Is Heading to TV!!

With the recent announcement that Game of Thrones will be ending after two more abbreviated seasons, many fans of the George R.R. Martin adaptation may be looking for a new addictive fantasy series to sink their teeth into. My first suggestion would be Preacher, Outlander, or The Magicians, all of which are similarly adapted from major fantastical works. If none of those suit you, however, today brings news that may bring you some solace, … Continue reading George R.R. Martin’s Anthology Series ‘Wild Cards’ Is Heading to TV!!

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‘The Mummy’: Universal Eyeing Russell Crowe For an Iconic Monstrous Role!!

Universal’s rebooted Monsters Universe is continuing its quest to rack up a cast of A-list talent, and Russell Crowe is the latest name on the roster. Deadline reports the Crowe is in early talks to take on the iconic characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the ambitious and brilliant doctor seeking to purify his good side and the monstrous dark half he creates in … Continue reading ‘The Mummy’: Universal Eyeing Russell Crowe For an Iconic Monstrous Role!!

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Check out some of the biggest Hits & Flops of the Summer 2015!!

It was a near record-setting summer for Hollywood. “Jurassic World,” “Inside Out” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” led this summer’s box office to one of its highest grossing in history, according to Variety. Domestic ticket sales from May 1 to Labor Day weekend hit $4.48 billion, as reported by Rentrak. That represents a little more than a 10 percent increase over last year’s dismal numbers … Continue reading Check out some of the biggest Hits & Flops of the Summer 2015!!

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Check out the Hits & Misses of Summer 2015!!

The summer box office will go down as the second-biggest in history, but the wealth wasn’t evenly distributed. Instead, the results revealed a profound case of corporate income inequality. Two studios, Universal and Disney, gobbled up most of the profits after fielding massive hits like “Jurassic World” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Together, their films made up seven of the 10 top-grossing domestic releases this … Continue reading Check out the Hits & Misses of Summer 2015!!

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Action, Adventure, Horror, Thriller

Dracula Untold (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own kingdom in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom. My Take – Just when we thought we are done with the long line up of movies about the prince of darkness aka … Continue reading Dracula Untold (2014) Review!!

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