Disney Plans to Cut Fox’s Film Slate in Half!!

More light is being shed on what 20th Century Fox will look like under the ownership of Disney. The acquisition was years in the making, and while it certainly brings with it exciting opportunities for viewers like Marvel’s X-Men or Fantastic Four joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it also comes with thousands of layoffs, the shuttering of Fox’s smaller studios that made more niche films, … Continue reading Disney Plans to Cut Fox’s Film Slate in Half!!

‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

Nominations have been announced for the upcoming Critics Choice Awards, and it’s a mix of this awards season’s usual suspects with a few welcome additions. The Favourite leads the charge with 14 nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble, and Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos. Just behind the biting period piece is Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, which scored 12 nominations including Best Picture, … Continue reading ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!

‘Aquaman’ Opens Big in China as ‘Ralph’ Continues Reign at the BO!!

The domestic weekend was, for the most part, as light as was expected. While it wasn’t the lowest grossing weekend of the year so far, it was the second lowest with the top twelve delivering a combined $77.8 million. This is all in advance of what should be a profitable holiday season to come and we got a hint as to just how profitable it … Continue reading ‘Aquaman’ Opens Big in China as ‘Ralph’ Continues Reign at the BO!!

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Remains #1 with $26 Million at the Post-Thanksgiving BO!!

Outside of only a couple differences, this weekend’s box office top ten almost mirrors last weekend’s rankings exactly with Disney‘s Ralph Breaks the Internet securing the #1 spot for a second weekend in a row. Among the differences, Universal‘s The Grinch switched places with Creed II as the animated feature took the runner-up position while topping $200 million domestically. In the bottom half of the … Continue reading ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Remains #1 with $26 Million at the Post-Thanksgiving BO!!

‘Ralph’ and ‘Creed II’ Deliver Strong Thanksgiving Openings as ‘Robin Hood’ Flops at the BO!!!

It was a massive five days at the box office, the last three days of which resulted in the largest Thanksgiving three-day weekend ever with the top twelve films combining for over $206 million. Leading the way was Disney‘s Ralph Breaks the Internet, which brought in the second largest Thanksgiving five-day gross of all-time followed by MGM‘s Creed II with the largest holiday opening ever … Continue reading ‘Ralph’ and ‘Creed II’ Deliver Strong Thanksgiving Openings as ‘Robin Hood’ Flops at the BO!!!

Widows (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. My Take – Ever since director Steven Soderbergh‘s Ocean’s 11 ensemble remake exploded into the scene back in 2001, most studio … Continue reading Widows (2018) Review!!!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Stomps Competition With A $253 Million Opening at the Worldwide BO!!!

While still a solid weekend, the performances fell below Mojo‘s pre-weekend expectations almost across the board. Warner Bros.‘s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, the latest entry in the Fantastic Beasts franchise still topped the weekend as expected, but even it fell a bit below the studio’s expectations, though not by as much as both Paramount‘s Instant Family and Fox‘s Widows, neither of which managed … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Stomps Competition With A $253 Million Opening at the Worldwide BO!!!

‘The Grinch’ Opens Strong With $66 Million, While ‘Spider’s Web’ And ‘Overlord’ Struggle at the BO!!

The 2018 box office continues to usher in hits as Universal and Illumination‘s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch debuted with a chart-topping $66 million this weekend. However, it wasn’t all roses for the weekend’s new wide releases as neither Overlord nor The Girl in the Spider’s Web managed to catch on with audiences. Yet, holdovers such as Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born continued their … Continue reading ‘The Grinch’ Opens Strong With $66 Million, While ‘Spider’s Web’ And ‘Overlord’ Struggle at the BO!!

‘Widows’: New Trailer Confirms Not To Mess With These Ladies!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Set in contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. Directed – Steve McQueen Starring – Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki, Colin Farrell Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Widows’: New Trailer Confirms Not To Mess With These Ladies!! Check It Out!!

‘Superintelligence’: ‘Atlanta’ Star Brian Tyree Henry Joins Melissa McCarthy!!!!

Fresh off an Emmy nomination for his work as Paper Boi on FX’s Atlanta, Brian Tyree Henry is in final negotiations to join Melissa McCarthy in New Line’s action-comedy Superintelligence, Collider has exclusively learned. McCarthy’s husband and longtime collaborator Ben Falcone is directing from a script by Steve Mallory (The Boss). McCarthy and Falcone are also producing via their company On the Day. Production is currently under way in Atlanta, and Warner Bros. will release … Continue reading ‘Superintelligence’: ‘Atlanta’ Star Brian Tyree Henry Joins Melissa McCarthy!!!!

‘Widows’: New TV Spot Further Reveals Steve McQueen’s Star-Studded Thriller!!! Check It Out!!!

A new TV spot for Widows has landed online, further revealing one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Co-written by Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) and directed by Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), the film tells the story of four women who must execute a heist in order to pay off the debt their deceased husbands incurred and weren’t able to deliver in … Continue reading ‘Widows’: New TV Spot Further Reveals Steve McQueen’s Star-Studded Thriller!!! Check It Out!!!

‘Widows’ Trailer: Viola Davis Leads Steve McQueen’s Star Studded Heist Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Set in contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. Directed – Steve McQueen Starring – Viola Davis, Elizabeth Debicki, Colin Farrell Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Widows’ Trailer: Viola Davis Leads Steve McQueen’s Star Studded Heist Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Viola Davis to Star in Amazon Film ‘Troupe Zero’!!!

Viola Davis is attached to star in Amazon Studios film “Troupe Zero,” sources tell Variety. Duo Bert & Bertie are also attached to direct “Troupe Zero” for Amazon from a script by Lucy Alibar, with Todd Black producing. The duo has credits in film, animation, documentaries, video games, and commercials. Plot details are being kept under wraps. Amazon Studios is also financing the pic. It … Continue reading Viola Davis to Star in Amazon Film ‘Troupe Zero’!!!

Fox Delays ‘Red Sparrow’ and ‘Maze Runner 3’, Sets Spielberg’s Next Film for This December!!!

20th Century Fox announced a slew of release dates on this fine Saturday morning. We’ve already brought you the high profile news regarding the dates for the Avatar sequels and Deadpool 2 and New Mutants as well as the delay of The Predator, but there’s plenty more where that came from. Briefly, here’s the skinny: Untitled Steven Spielberg set for release on December 22, 2017. Maze Runner: … Continue reading Fox Delays ‘Red Sparrow’ and ‘Maze Runner 3’, Sets Spielberg’s Next Film for This December!!!