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Refresh for latest…: Disney/Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker continued its global domination in the third weekend, now with a worldwide cume of $918.8M. It will soon become the Mouse’s 7th release of 2019 to cross the $1B mark. The current split is $450.8M domestic and $468M at the international box office. This weekend

15 minutes ago Following Paul Feig‘s 2016 reboot, the Ghostbusters franchise is getting back to canon this summer with the release of Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. As seen in the recently released trailer, there will be many elements from the original films brought back in this new one, including the legendary Ecto-1 – but if

The wait for Stranger Things season 4 might be a long one, and as the Duffer Brothers haven’t shared any details, the only thing there is to do is imagine all the possible paths the story could take. Stranger Things season 3 was an emotional ride for fans, as the kids are growing up and

Not to gush, but let’s seriously behold the success of Media Rights Capital and Lionsgate’s Knives Out.  We’ve already overwritten how the whodunit is a win for original movies in last year’s Disney franchise-laden theatrical environment. But this Rian Johnson-directed, star-studded film just won’t give up in its current sixth weekend of release, poised to

22 seconds ago Jack Goldsmith, who authored the book In Hoffa’s Shadow: A Stepfather, a Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for the Truth about his stepfather in 2019, says he discovered the FBI’s violation of Chuckie O’Brien’s privacy by recording him and claims Martin Scorsese has crossed the line in a similar with the

Doctor Who had a lot of espionage fun in “Spyfall,” but also poked a little fun at itself with a joke about the show’s various plot holes. Doctor Who season 12 premiered on New Year’s Day 2020 to a largely positive reception, as the Doctor, Yaz, Graham and Ryan returned to investigate the arrival of a

In early December, Disney became the first studio in history to cross the $10B mark globally. Now that 2019 has drawn two a close, the numbers have jumped even higher. For the calendar year, The Walt Disney Studios has posted a combined global gross of $13,151.7M across both Disney and Fox releases. That reps $4,328.3M

21 minutes ago One of 2020’s most anticipated movies is Patty Jenkin’s Wonder Woman 1984. The sequel comes three years after its predecessor awed audiences with Gal Gadot’s charming portrayal of Diana Prince over an engaging story set on the battlefield of World War I. The superhero sequel may not be coming until summer, but

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The finale to the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, featured a Star Wars cameo appearance from a classic Return of the Jedi character. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the most recent addition to the Star Wars canon has been scowled at by critics for, among other things, its

Hollywood’s unofficial wake-up call came on February 1, 2013, when Netflix dropped the first season of House of Cards in a single, binge-able chunk. While that distinctive release pattern hasn’t yet become the official norm — many new rivals to Netflix insist on the traditional episode-at-a-time approach — the whole gestalt of the show signaled

10 minutes ago They say that slow and steady wins the race, and while that might not be true in actual racing or even really at the box office, a performance doesn’t always have to be flashy to get the job done. For example, take James Mangold’s racing drama Ford v Ferrari. The critically acclaimed

The 2010s saw Disney rise from being one of the major Hollywood studios to dominating the field, thanks to its stream of animated films and live-action remakes, not to mention the revival of Star Wars and the expansion of Marvel Studios. And now, Disney has positioned itself to be even bigger in the 2020s thanks

The holiday season boosted Broadway box office for the week ending December 29, with a spate of weekly records established by shows including West Side Story, Beetlejuice, a couple of bio-musicals and others. Total grosses came in at $55,765,408, according to the trade group Broadway League. That was about $2 million lower than the tally for

5 minutes ago While he’s unquestionably best known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, naturally Tom Holland has his hands in various other cinematic endeavors, such as the now-released Spies in Disguise and upcoming movies like Dolittle, Onward and Cherry. Holland has also been attached for several years to star as Nathan Drake

Well, that took some time. Finally, the 2019 domestic box office –which was loaded with mega Disney IP such as the second-highest grossing domestic title of all-time Avengers: Endgame ($858.3M), along with the Burbank, CA studio owning seven of the top ten pics of the year (all in excess of $362M-plus) –has crossed $11 billion.

6 minutes ago Can you believe it? 2020 is upon us! With each new year, many of us make resolutions for ourselves. How often have we written down “read more” and not picked up a single book? As the new decade approaches, here’s a tip to make your goal: make it a point to get

Last Updated: December 29, 2019 After a triumphant film festival run that included rave reviews and a Golden Lion win at Venice Film Festival, Todd Phillips’ Joker divided critics as it moved into general release. The film is an origin story for Batman’s greatest nemesis, starring Joaquin Phoenix as a man called Arthur Fleck, who

Another big day for Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker with a Dec. 26 estimated gross of $30.7M, -4% from Christmas Day. Industry sources are forecasting that through the ninth-quel’s first ten days by Sunday, the J.J. Abrams directed movie will hit $380.9M, pacing 3% ahead of Last Jedi at the same point in time. Pretty impressive for

27 minutes ago We are now coming to the end of what has been a fascinating year in cinema. There were certainly some significant disappointments, particularly in the realm of highly anticipated sequels, but also a tremendous number of cinematic delights. It’s been a wild mix, and our staff collectively has experienced all of the

Here’s a breakdown of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s Lethal Weapon 6. The original Lethal Weapon arrived in 1987 and starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as two mismatched partners investigating a murder that puts them on the trail of vicious drug dealers. The chemistry between Glover and Gibson combined with the witty script and

After a confirmed $198.8 million international box office bow for Disney/Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker this past weekend, the Monday grosses have pushed Episode IX to $226.8M offshore. Globally, the JJ Abrams-directed flying Stormtroopers have hit $433.4M through yesterday. While the initial overseas weekend session was off 16% from Star Wars: The Last

52 minutes ago It would probably be fair to say that most people who go into artistic fields of work like acting either go in with low expectations for the wild heights of success that we can see, or at least have a backup plan. Sure, no one ever wants the thing they love so

WARNING! Major spoilers for Sweetheart ahead. Sweetheart, from Blumhouse Productions, released on Netflix December 25, 2019. The film, which was well-received at festivals like Fantastic Fest, is a harrowing tale of a young woman, Jenn (Kiersey Clemons), who becomes stranded on a desert island with a monster lurking just beyond the waves. The sci-fi/horror creature

Christmas Eve Update: Disney’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker took in $29.3M on Monday, -27% from Sunday for a 4-day + previews total of $206.7M. The film will remain undefeated with a second weekend in the $70M-$80M range, and the wide entries opening on Christmas Day won’t siphon off any grosses including Sony/Regency’s Little Women ($18M-$22M

11 minutes ago In a film that is as technically meticulous as director Sam Mendes’ 1917, there are bound to be all sorts of challenges. And just as the film itself was insanely difficult to film and script in its real time/continuous shot format, it was equally taxing when it came to the stunts that

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker included the first same-sex kiss in the Star Wars series and J.J. Abrams defends the subtlety of the scene, as he wanted to include it without it being heavy-handed or too big of a deal. At the end of The Rise of Skywalker, all

Broadway’s West Side Story and A Christmas Carol broke house records at their respective theaters last week as holiday business kept overall box office very sturdy. From the previous week, the 34 Broadway productions climbed 5% to a $40,645,773 box office total. The figure pushes Broadway’s season-to-date total past $1 billion. Total attendance of 302,372

10 minutes ago When you look at Eddie Murphy’s career, it’s hard to see how it could have been much better. He is one of the most heralded stand-up comics of all time and as an actor he has been in classics like Beverly Hills Cop, 48 Hours and Trading Places, animated hits like Mulan

While many know Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks for his work on movies like Big, Forrest Gump, and the Toy Story franchise, he first got his start in the 1980 slasher flick He Knows You’re Alone. Hanks has since played a number of iconic roles. From starring as the eponymous lead in thriller-drama Captain Phillips to

Disney/Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker powered up its light sabers in 46 material offshore markets through Thursday, grossing $59.1M at the international box office. That includes China where the force is, unsurprisingly, not strong with this final installment. Elsewhere, Episode IX has seen launches above Star Wars: The Last Jedi in most majors.