Twisters, the latest installment in the Amblin-produced, Michael Crichton co-written franchise, has made quite the impact at the U.S. and Canada box office. With a whopping $50M in earnings from Friday-Sunday, it has surpassed the start of the original 1996 movie which only brought in $41M. Additionally, Twisters has already accumulated $12.5M from 38 international
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Greta Gerwig, the talented Barbie filmmaker, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Pioneer of the Year Award. This honor will be presented to her at a special ceremony on September 25th at the Beverly Hilton by the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF). The Pioneer of the Year Award is
NEON’s latest release, Longlegs, has taken the box office by storm with an astounding $2.5M-$3M in previews. This unexpected success has set the bar high for the specialty distributor, surpassing previous Thursday night previews for their films. The anticipation around the film has led to speculation of a $10M-$15M opening, potentially outshining other major releases
The highly-anticipated release of Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 has been delayed from its original date of August 16. This decision comes in the wake of the disappointing performance of Chapter 1 at the box office over the July 4th weekend. Despite the film’s target audience of 50+, who are known
Sony is aiming to attract the underserved female moviegoing audience this weekend with their latest release, Apple Original Films’ romantic comedy, Fly Me to the Moon. Starring A-list actors Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, this PG-13 film follows the story of a determined ad exec who finds herself involved in a NASA mission to create
In the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood, the recent $8 billion takeover of Paramount by Skydance has caused a stir in the industry. The fact that a legacy motion picture studio and entertainment conglom will continue to stand is seen as a relief by many in Hollywood. David Ellison, the man behind Skydance, has been praised
Despite the lack of new specialty releases over the weekend, notable holdovers like Kalki 2898 AD continued to perform well at the box office. The Telugu sci-fi epic from Prathyangira Cinemas saw a strong second weekend, securing the No. 8 spot on 925 screens. This is quite impressive considering that Indian films typically see the
The introduction of the Hindi action film “Kill” on 827 screens by Roadside Attractions has been creating quite a buzz in the Western film market. This marks Roadside Attractions’ first venture into Indian cinema, which has gained significant attention after two Indian movies made it to the top 10 in North America recently. Despite the
The article discusses the predictions made by NRG, Screen Engine, and other tracking services regarding the domestic box office opening for Disney/Marvel Studios’ first R-rated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine. While these tracking services are reporting an opening in the range of $160 million-$165 million, it is important to note that their predictions may not always
The media world is abuzz with news that Barry Diller, a prominent figure in the industry, is considering making a bid for Paramount. According to reports by The New York Times, Diller’s IAC Corp. has entered into nondisclosure agreements with National Amusements Inc., the controlling stakeholder of Paramount. This development marks a potential shift in