September was setting up for a monumental movie opening, with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice aiming for a global opening as high as $145M. This movie, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, promises to break the $100M mark over a Friday-Sunday span, a feat not seen in seven years. The combination of iconic cast members and
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Edgar Wright’s iconic horror-comedy film, Shaun of the Dead, experienced a resurgence in popularity with its re-release for the 20th anniversary. The movie grossed an impressive $600k for the three-day weekend and $720k for the four days in Focus Features re-release. The re-release took place in Dolby Cinema at 133 AMC theaters, with the highest-grossing
The Labor Day weekend in 2024 is projected to be slow with a total revenue of $3.6 billion, which is significantly lower than the previous summer’s revenue of $4.09 billion. The primary reason for this decline is attributed to the absence of a Marvel movie in the May calendar. For example, Guardians of the Galaxy
Universal Studios has set a release date for the highly anticipated musical feature Atlantis, helmed by the creative duo of Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry. The film draws inspiration from Williams’ formative years spent at the Virginia Beach Atlantis Apartments in the summer of 1977, promising a nostalgic and heartfelt journey into the past. The
Broadway experienced a dip in total grosses for the week ending on August 25, 2024. The total earnings amounted to $25,343,599, reflecting a decrease of approximately 10% from the previous week. This decline can be attributed in part to the summer edition of Kids’ Night on Broadway, where 19 out of 24 shows offered free
Over the weekend, the debut of the serial killer thriller “Strange Darling” and the poignant comedy “Between The Temples” caught the attention of moviegoers. These new releases added a refreshing twist to the usual lineup, garnering positive feedback and attracting audiences nationwide. “Strange Darling,” produced by Magenta Light Studios, took viewers on a thrilling journey
The box office saw previews for two wide entries on Thursday, with the Zoë Kravitz-directed thriller Blink Twice and Lionsgate/Edward R. Pressman presentation’s The Crow seemingly struggling to make a significant impact. Despite receiving favorable reviews, Blink Twice, which cost $20M to produce and stars Channing Tatum, only managed to earn $820K in previews and
The article begins by highlighting Disney’s expected dominance at the box office this summer, projecting that Alien: Romulus from 20th Century Studios will outperform Deadpool & Wolverine in its fifth weekend. However, the article fails to provide any reasoning or analysis as to why this is the case. It simply states the numbers without delving
On September 5th, U2 fans will have the opportunity to witness a truly unique and immersive concert film experience. V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, will open at the state-of-the-art venue where it was shot. This film chronicles the Irish megaband’s U2:UV Achtung Baby Live
Sony/Wayfarer Studios’ It Ends with Us has been a surprising hit at the box office this summer, crossing the $100M mark in just 11 days. The film, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, tackles the sensitive subject of domestic abuse and has resonated with audiences. While the movie may not be Blake Lively’s highest-grossing film domestically,
The 15th-anniversary release of Coraline secured the fifth spot at the domestic box office, generating $8.63 million over the weekend across 1,603 screens. This achievement marked a significant milestone for the animated classic, surpassing its previous record for Fathom Events with a cumulative total of $11.6 million, including Thursday previews. The film, directed by Henry
Utopia has officially announced a collaboration with Lionsgate for the release of Francis Ford Coppola’s highly anticipated dystopian epic, Megalopolis. The film is set to hit theaters on September 27, and Utopia will be taking charge of the specialty marketing, word-of-mouth, and non-traditional distribution strategies to engage moviegoers. Francis Ford Coppola expressed his confidence in
The long-awaited Warner Bros sequel to the 1988 Tim Burton directed, Michael Keaton starring haunted comedy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, has garnered significant attention in the weeks leading up to its release. Initial tracking estimates suggest an opening weekend of $65M-$75M, but industry insiders believe that the film has the potential to surpass these projections due to
A New York State Supreme Court judge has scheduled an auction for properties owned by Charles Cohen’s Cohen Realty Enterprises, including the U.S. Landmark and UK Curzon arthouse cinema chains that he purchased in recent years. This decision comes after Fortress Credit Corp. sued Cohen for defaulting on a significant loan backed by Landmark and
Deadpool & Wolverine has officially surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office this past weekend, raking in an impressive $1.029 billion+ as of Sunday. The movie has been a massive hit internationally, with $535.2 million coming from overseas markets and $494.3 million from domestic audiences. This milestone achievement makes Deadpool & Wolverine
Iain Glen, known for his role as Ser Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones, takes on a new challenge in the indie film The Last Front by Belgian filmmaker Julien Hayet-Kerknawi. The film portrays a family man facing the turbulence of World War I and is the first release by the indie label Enigma. Despite
The box office is in for a surprising and exciting turn this weekend with the release of the feature adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, It Ends With Us. Industry insiders are buzzing with excitement as the Blake Lively starring film has already raked in an impressive $7M in previews, signaling a potentially huge opening weekend.
Tuckman Media’s latest release, The Featherweight from Appian Way Productions, tells the story of legendary 2x World Featherweight boxing champion Willie Pep. The film, directed by Robert Kolodny, premiered at the Venice Film Festival to critical acclaim and is set for a theatrical release in September. Set in the mid-1960s in Hartford, Connecticut, The Featherweight
James Mangold’s upcoming biopic “A Complete Unknown” is set to be released on December 25th. The movie chronicles the journey of Bob Dylan, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, from his early beginnings in Minnesota to becoming a prominent figure in the West Village folk scene. Throughout the film, Dylan navigates his way through the music industry,