“Valar Morghulis”, “Say my name”, and “Zed’s dead baby”, all these dialogues make you think of the particular film or series that they are from. In this case, it was Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and, Pulp Fiction respectively. The point is, that dialogues are memorable. Be it a one-liner or even some random nonsense (like Samuel L. Jackson’s “This is some serious gourmet sh*t” from Pulp Fiction), dialogues are important.
A great example of a powerful dialogue from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice “Tell me, do you bleed?”
On the contrary, directors like Denis Villeneuve and George Miller seem to state that dialogues only seem to slow the pacing of a movie. Well, they are right but not in a context that people understand. With great dialogues, the films are often slow and they take time to build these lines with character development. Movies like...
A great example of a powerful dialogue from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice “Tell me, do you bleed?”
On the contrary, directors like Denis Villeneuve and George Miller seem to state that dialogues only seem to slow the pacing of a movie. Well, they are right but not in a context that people understand. With great dialogues, the films are often slow and they take time to build these lines with character development. Movies like...
- 5/12/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve successfully adapted the first Dune novel with the two Dune films. The evolution of Paul Atreides into a messianic figure and the rivalry between House Harkonnen and Atreides were chronicled in the two films. Villeneuve managed to bring a lot of authenticity and grandeur to the franchise making it an unforgettable experience.
A still from 2021’s Dune
One of the most interesting aspects in both films was the opening quotes that were delivered by a haunting voice speaking in an unknown language. In a recent interview, the director revealed that those lines were uttered by an anonymous Sardaukar, and he explained why a member of the imperial army was given such meaningful lines at the beginning of each film.
Denis Villeneuve Went Against The Dune Books For One Pivotal Character Moment The Sardaukar army in Dune is much more than men bearing arms
Adapting a magnum opus like...
A still from 2021’s Dune
One of the most interesting aspects in both films was the opening quotes that were delivered by a haunting voice speaking in an unknown language. In a recent interview, the director revealed that those lines were uttered by an anonymous Sardaukar, and he explained why a member of the imperial army was given such meaningful lines at the beginning of each film.
Denis Villeneuve Went Against The Dune Books For One Pivotal Character Moment The Sardaukar army in Dune is much more than men bearing arms
Adapting a magnum opus like...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Primates ruled over the North American box office, as “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” collected $56.5 million in its first weekend of release.
Those ticket sales were a hair above early projections of $50 million to $55 million and were easily enough to tower over the nonexistent competition. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opened roughly even with two of the three prior installments in the rebooted franchise, landing behind only 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (a series-best $72 million) and ahead of 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes” ($56.2 million) and 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” ($54.8 million).
“The weekend figure is roughly average for the genre, but average here is based on the biggest action films of all time,” says David A. Gross of movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “This is an excellent opening.”
An opening that’s in line with projections is great and all,...
Those ticket sales were a hair above early projections of $50 million to $55 million and were easily enough to tower over the nonexistent competition. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opened roughly even with two of the three prior installments in the rebooted franchise, landing behind only 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (a series-best $72 million) and ahead of 2017’s “War for the Planet of the Apes” ($56.2 million) and 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” ($54.8 million).
“The weekend figure is roughly average for the genre, but average here is based on the biggest action films of all time,” says David A. Gross of movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “This is an excellent opening.”
An opening that’s in line with projections is great and all,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The story of Beowulf and Grendel is one of the most famous stories in English literature. The epic Beowulf is one of the most important works of English literature in general and it has been an inspiration for many authors over the centuries. We have also had numerous adaptations of the work, including the animated film from 2007, but all of them focused on the heroic tale of Beowulf, the hero of the story. But, the story also has another important character – Grendel – the monster and Beowulf’s rival in the story.
Grendel is finally going to get the chance to tell you his side of the story, as the movie Grendel will be released soon, with Palisades Park Pictures is launching international sales ahead of Cannes.
But that is actually not the main piece of news we have for you today. Namely, the cast of the upcoming movie has been...
Grendel is finally going to get the chance to tell you his side of the story, as the movie Grendel will be released soon, with Palisades Park Pictures is launching international sales ahead of Cannes.
But that is actually not the main piece of news we have for you today. Namely, the cast of the upcoming movie has been...
- 5/12/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Even if you weren't that big a fan of the bleak blockbuster that was "Dune: Part Two" or the equally bleak whisper-shout fest that was its 2021 predecessor "Dune," you've got to admire the artistry involved. If you take even a brief look at the effort that went into it, conceiving and creating the planet Arrakis was nothing short of an ordeal. Director Denis Villeneuve wasn't going to let "Dune" or its sequel become yet another generic CGI-laden blockbuster affair. Instead, he wanted to convey a real sense of texture and reality, even while bringing to life such fantastical source matter as Frank Herbert's 1965 novel.
There's a reason the visual effects team won an Oscar for the first "Dune." Not only did they manage to convincingly create scale, but they also managed to achieve Villeneuve's aim of making the film feel authentic despite the sheer amount of digital and practical effects work involved.
There's a reason the visual effects team won an Oscar for the first "Dune." Not only did they manage to convincingly create scale, but they also managed to achieve Villeneuve's aim of making the film feel authentic despite the sheer amount of digital and practical effects work involved.
- 5/12/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Famed for his acting prowess and deep, intimidating voice, Josh Brolin has now turned his guns straight at Jimmy Kimmel along with Emily Blunt, and John Krasinski after a successful combat outing with Dune: Part Two, a few weeks down the line. The 56-year-old actor boasts a wide-expanding career, with his co-stars being some of Hollywood’s most well-established and popular faces. Furthermore, he has taken it upon himself for the task of documenting these experiences thanks to another of his lesser-known skills – writing.
Ranging from sharing the screens with almost the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s cast in the last two Avengers movies to working on a host of adventure and biopic movies, the actor’s content bucket stays full.
Josh Brolin as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War (via Marvel Studios)
Thus, all of it leads to an upcoming memoir of his, for which he is promising...
Ranging from sharing the screens with almost the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s cast in the last two Avengers movies to working on a host of adventure and biopic movies, the actor’s content bucket stays full.
Josh Brolin as Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War (via Marvel Studios)
Thus, all of it leads to an upcoming memoir of his, for which he is promising...
- 5/11/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Jonathan Bailey was cast in Netflix’s Bridgerton in 2020 and played Lord Anthony Bridgerton. However, he became a fan favourite in season 2. Bridgerton Season 2 focused on Anthony and Kate’s (Simone Ashley) story. From dialogue to romantic scenes, Bailey and Ashley’s chemistry made season 2 a bigger hit than the first one.
The fans of the Netflix series are looking forward to Bridgerton Season 3. The excitement for the new one got everyone revisiting the first two seasons, and fans are again swooning over Jonathan Bailey. The series turned him into a bigger star, and his career changed for the better. Now, the talented actor has gotten candid about the intention of the Netflix erotic period drama series and more.
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Jonathan Bailey was cast in Netflix’s Bridgerton in 2020 and played Lord Anthony Bridgerton. However, he became a fan favourite in season 2. Bridgerton Season 2 focused on Anthony and Kate’s (Simone Ashley) story. From dialogue to romantic scenes, Bailey and Ashley’s chemistry made season 2 a bigger hit than the first one.
The fans of the Netflix series are looking forward to Bridgerton Season 3. The excitement for the new one got everyone revisiting the first two seasons, and fans are again swooning over Jonathan Bailey. The series turned him into a bigger star, and his career changed for the better. Now, the talented actor has gotten candid about the intention of the Netflix erotic period drama series and more.
Trending Ryan Gosling Got This Comedian’s Autograph For Partner Eva Mendes; Uses Five Words To Describe Life With Actress Challengers On Ott:...
- 5/11/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Sequel Already In The Works At Legendary ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is having an excellent run at the box office and continues churning money in the theatres. The makers are well aware of the film’s success and have taken a bold step to take that success forward in the franchise. Legendary is officially moving forward, and an MCU writer has been tapped to pen the script for a sequel. Keep scrolling for more.
It is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse where the two Titans have again crossed paths in the latest release. The movie has been made under Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros Pictures worldwide and by Toho in Japan. Adam Wingard directed it and featured Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, and Rachel House. It exceeded the...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is having an excellent run at the box office and continues churning money in the theatres. The makers are well aware of the film’s success and have taken a bold step to take that success forward in the franchise. Legendary is officially moving forward, and an MCU writer has been tapped to pen the script for a sequel. Keep scrolling for more.
It is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse where the two Titans have again crossed paths in the latest release. The movie has been made under Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros Pictures worldwide and by Toho in Japan. Adam Wingard directed it and featured Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen, and Rachel House. It exceeded the...
- 5/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart) will play the title role in Grendel, a live-action monster flick from The Jim Henson Company, for which Palisades Park Pictures is launching international sales ahead of Cannes.
Grendel is the tale of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forth to tell his side of this riveting story. Directed by Robert D. Krzykowski (The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot), the film’s ensemble also includes Dave Bautista (Dune: Part Two) as Beowulf, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) as King Hrothgar, Sam Elliott (A Star is Born) as The Dragon, Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho) as Queen Wealhtheow, and Aidan Turner (The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies) as Unferth. In addition to playing the role of The Shaper, famed recording artist and record producer T Bone Burnett will provide original songs for the film.
Krzykowski...
Grendel is the tale of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forth to tell his side of this riveting story. Directed by Robert D. Krzykowski (The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot), the film’s ensemble also includes Dave Bautista (Dune: Part Two) as Beowulf, Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) as King Hrothgar, Sam Elliott (A Star is Born) as The Dragon, Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho) as Queen Wealhtheow, and Aidan Turner (The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies) as Unferth. In addition to playing the role of The Shaper, famed recording artist and record producer T Bone Burnett will provide original songs for the film.
Krzykowski...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s no doubt that Takashi Yamazaki’s last year epic film Godzilla Minus One was quite a big win everywhere it would go. Released in late 2023, the movie was quick to garner $115 million worldwide with the initial budget of only $12 million and eventually even multiplied its grand success by landing an impressive score of 98% from both critics and viewers.
With an Academy award for Best Visual Effects under its belt, Godzilla Minus One is still a frequent watch choice among those who didn’t make it to the cinemas back in December, but the movie’s current popularity among viewers seems to be a questionable matter.
According to Torrent Freak’s most recent data, Godzilla Minus One is the number one movie to be streamed illegally through pirates’ sites, surpassing even Dune: Part 2 and Nicholas Cage’s horror film Arcadian for the week of May 6.
Godzilla Minus One...
With an Academy award for Best Visual Effects under its belt, Godzilla Minus One is still a frequent watch choice among those who didn’t make it to the cinemas back in December, but the movie’s current popularity among viewers seems to be a questionable matter.
According to Torrent Freak’s most recent data, Godzilla Minus One is the number one movie to be streamed illegally through pirates’ sites, surpassing even Dune: Part 2 and Nicholas Cage’s horror film Arcadian for the week of May 6.
Godzilla Minus One...
- 5/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Anya Taylor-Joy is set to play the younger version of the taciturn metal-armed warrior Imperator Furiosa, earlier played by Charlize Theron, in the upcoming film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Director George Miller picked Taylor-Joy after an audition where she nailed her performance of a portion of the 1976 film Network. She believed that Miller cast her in the role due to the one quality that she portrayed in her versatile roles.
Anya Taylor-Joy in her role as Imperator Furiosa in the Mad Max prequel film Furiosa
The Emma. actress revealed in a recent interview that her eyes did most of the acting in her different roles, which she noticed only while filming Furiosa. Interestingly, she first caught Miller’s eye with her performance as Sandie in Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho.
Anya Taylor-Joy Believes George Miller Picked Her For This Quality
Anya Taylor-Joy believes her one quality made...
Anya Taylor-Joy in her role as Imperator Furiosa in the Mad Max prequel film Furiosa
The Emma. actress revealed in a recent interview that her eyes did most of the acting in her different roles, which she noticed only while filming Furiosa. Interestingly, she first caught Miller’s eye with her performance as Sandie in Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho.
Anya Taylor-Joy Believes George Miller Picked Her For This Quality
Anya Taylor-Joy believes her one quality made...
- 5/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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Welcome back, physical media fans. It's time for another Blu-ray round-up, and this particular edition features a study in contrasts. On one hand, we have what many will consider to be one of the best movies of the year: "Dune: Part Two" (you can read our review right here). On the other, we also have what is arguably one of the worst movies of the year: Sony's woefully inept "Madame Web" (check out our review here). But that's not all! We also have new 4K releases of several great "older" titles. Throw in the latest from one of the Coen Brothers and a Jason Statham action pic as well, and you've got yourself a jam-packed Blu-ray round-up. So keep spinning those discs and read on.
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Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve...
Welcome back, physical media fans. It's time for another Blu-ray round-up, and this particular edition features a study in contrasts. On one hand, we have what many will consider to be one of the best movies of the year: "Dune: Part Two" (you can read our review right here). On the other, we also have what is arguably one of the worst movies of the year: Sony's woefully inept "Madame Web" (check out our review here). But that's not all! We also have new 4K releases of several great "older" titles. Throw in the latest from one of the Coen Brothers and a Jason Statham action pic as well, and you've got yourself a jam-packed Blu-ray round-up. So keep spinning those discs and read on.
Read more: The Dark Knight Rises Ending Explained: Batman Ends
Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve...
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
A year ago, Warner Bros. Discovery was raking in cash from astonishing sales of Hogwarts Legacy, the game launched in February of 2023 that had sold more than 12 million units and hit $850 million in global sales in its first two weeks. CEO David Zaslav said then that games were key to the merged company’s strategy. It made for a very tough comp to this year as the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game, also out in February, was no Hogwarts Legacy.
Games are part of the Studios segment, which saw revenue fall to $2.8 billion from $3.2 billion in the 2024 first quarter from the year before, offsetting theatrical, saw a bump from hugely successful Dune: Part 2 and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Adjusted ebitda in the division fell sharply to $184 million from over $600 million. TV numbers felt the impact of strikes last year with fewer episodes delivered.
Overall, revenue...
Games are part of the Studios segment, which saw revenue fall to $2.8 billion from $3.2 billion in the 2024 first quarter from the year before, offsetting theatrical, saw a bump from hugely successful Dune: Part 2 and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Adjusted ebitda in the division fell sharply to $184 million from over $600 million. TV numbers felt the impact of strikes last year with fewer episodes delivered.
Overall, revenue...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery reported its first-quarter 2024 earnings Thursday, revealing it had reached 99.6 million paid streaming subscribers in a tough quarter for studios and networks.
That’s a growth of nearly 2 million subscribers from the 97.7 million subs across HBO and streamers Max and Discovery+ that Warner Bros. Discovery reported for the end of 2023.
On Wednesday, Wbd and Disney announced a deal to launch a streaming bundle with Max, Disney+ and Hulu this summer. Pricing wasn’t disclosed.
Wbd’s overall net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $966 million. Free cash flow stood at $390 million. The company paid $515 million in net interest expense in Q1.
Streaming revenue was flat compared with the year-earlier period, at $2.5 billion. Streaming ad sales rose 70% to $175 million vs. $103 million for Q1 2023. Content revenue was down 46% and distribution inched up 1%. The segment reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $86 million, up from Ebitda of...
That’s a growth of nearly 2 million subscribers from the 97.7 million subs across HBO and streamers Max and Discovery+ that Warner Bros. Discovery reported for the end of 2023.
On Wednesday, Wbd and Disney announced a deal to launch a streaming bundle with Max, Disney+ and Hulu this summer. Pricing wasn’t disclosed.
Wbd’s overall net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $966 million. Free cash flow stood at $390 million. The company paid $515 million in net interest expense in Q1.
Streaming revenue was flat compared with the year-earlier period, at $2.5 billion. Streaming ad sales rose 70% to $175 million vs. $103 million for Q1 2023. Content revenue was down 46% and distribution inched up 1%. The segment reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $86 million, up from Ebitda of...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery added 2 million direct-to-consumer (Dtc) subscribers in the first quarter of 2024. It now has a total of 99.6 million Dtc subscribers across Max, linear HBO, Discovery+, and some relatively small international streamers you’ve never heard of — don’t worry about those.
It’s just the second straight quarter of a return to Dtc-subscriber growth after three straight quarters of losses. The combination of HBO Max and Discovery+ was bound to cannibalize some subscriptions in the early going, and that is exactly what it did.
The company’s Dtc business made an $86 million profit in the recently ended January-to-March quarter. David Zaslav, the Wbd president and CEO, shorthands that segment to “streaming,” so you can too — but anyone who gets the HBO channel through their cable provider is counted there as well.
Warner Bros. Discovery, itself the combination of Discovery, Inc. and AT&T’s former WarnerMedia wing, is a...
It’s just the second straight quarter of a return to Dtc-subscriber growth after three straight quarters of losses. The combination of HBO Max and Discovery+ was bound to cannibalize some subscriptions in the early going, and that is exactly what it did.
The company’s Dtc business made an $86 million profit in the recently ended January-to-March quarter. David Zaslav, the Wbd president and CEO, shorthands that segment to “streaming,” so you can too — but anyone who gets the HBO channel through their cable provider is counted there as well.
Warner Bros. Discovery, itself the combination of Discovery, Inc. and AT&T’s former WarnerMedia wing, is a...
- 5/9/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is leading the piracy charts. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, which made history by winning the first Academy Award in the venerable 70-year-old Godzilla franchise this year, reportedly also broke the record for the most pirated movie ever.
Set in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in World War II, Godzilla Minus One, made for a reported $15 million, became a global phenomenon earning $116 Million worldwide.
The movie, which had a limited theatrical release in December 2023 due to low box office expectations, has ended up being the most pirated movie of all time, followed by Dune: Part Two. The data extrapolated by Torrent Freak, the go-to site for all things piracy, said the movie is the most pirated film in the chart, followed by Dune: Part Two and Arcadian.
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Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, which made history by winning the first Academy Award in the venerable 70-year-old Godzilla franchise this year, reportedly also broke the record for the most pirated movie ever.
Set in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in World War II, Godzilla Minus One, made for a reported $15 million, became a global phenomenon earning $116 Million worldwide.
The movie, which had a limited theatrical release in December 2023 due to low box office expectations, has ended up being the most pirated movie of all time, followed by Dune: Part Two. The data extrapolated by Torrent Freak, the go-to site for all things piracy, said the movie is the most pirated film in the chart, followed by Dune: Part Two and Arcadian.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office (Domestic): Scores...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
What’s cooler than wearing haute-couture fashion to an incredible event? Wearing haute-couture fashion worn by iconic women of the ’90s. If anyone can pull off iconic vintage outfits, it’s the current crop of supermodels and A-list actors. See Zendaya, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kendall Jenner, and more recycle these looks for a modern take on ’90s style:
Cindy Crawford models Ralph Lauren in 1991. Zendaya promotes ‘Challengers’ in 2024 | Pl Gould/Images/Getty Images; Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images
Zendaya is the “it girl” of the fashion world right now. The 2021 Cfda Fashion Icon has pulled off dozens of head-turning looks as she promotes blockbuster hit Dune: Part Two and sports drama Challengers. On April 14, 2024, the 27-year-old donned a white halter minidress originally worn by Cindy Crawford during Ralph Lauren’s 1991 show at New York Fashion Week.
Givenchy show in 1997; Kendall Jenner on May 06, 2024 | Daniel Simon/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; The Hapa Blonde...
Cindy Crawford models Ralph Lauren in 1991. Zendaya promotes ‘Challengers’ in 2024 | Pl Gould/Images/Getty Images; Stefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images
Zendaya is the “it girl” of the fashion world right now. The 2021 Cfda Fashion Icon has pulled off dozens of head-turning looks as she promotes blockbuster hit Dune: Part Two and sports drama Challengers. On April 14, 2024, the 27-year-old donned a white halter minidress originally worn by Cindy Crawford during Ralph Lauren’s 1991 show at New York Fashion Week.
Givenchy show in 1997; Kendall Jenner on May 06, 2024 | Daniel Simon/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; The Hapa Blonde...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Movie theaters can’t sell tickets if they don’t have a lot of new blockbusters to advertise on their marquees. And the actors and writers strikes that ground Hollywood to a standstill in 2023 left studios with fewer movies to release as 2024 got started. As the biggest exhibitor in the world, AMC Theatres certainly felt the lack of franchise movies and tentpole films as the year kicked off, but the company still managed to beat projections with its quarterly earnings. That was partly thanks to the March release of “Dune: Part Two” and “Kung Fu Panda 4,” popular sequels that helped off-set declining admissions in January and February.
Despite the late breaking entry of some must-see movies, revenues at the the theater chain fell to $951.4 million from $954.4 million in the prior-year quarter. However, net losses for the three-month period ending in March narrowed to $163.5 million, or 62 cents per share. That...
Despite the late breaking entry of some must-see movies, revenues at the the theater chain fell to $951.4 million from $954.4 million in the prior-year quarter. However, net losses for the three-month period ending in March narrowed to $163.5 million, or 62 cents per share. That...
- 5/8/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Entertainment Holdings has seen its first-quarter revenues edge down slightly on weaker box office in the wake of the dual Hollywood strikes last year, and its net loss narrow as Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong played in its theaters.
On Wednesday, the parent of AMC Theatres reported overall revenues for the three months to March 31, 2024 hitting $951.4 million, just down from a year-earlier $954.4 million, which came amid a 6 percent overall decline in the first quarter North American box office for Hollywood films, compared to 2023.
The premiere on its screens of titles like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 in early March helped offset a slow box office start this year in January and February. The net loss at the giant cinema chain came in at $163.5 million, which shrank a year-earlier loss of $235.5 million. And the diluted loss per-share was 62 cents, against a year-earlier loss per-share of...
On Wednesday, the parent of AMC Theatres reported overall revenues for the three months to March 31, 2024 hitting $951.4 million, just down from a year-earlier $954.4 million, which came amid a 6 percent overall decline in the first quarter North American box office for Hollywood films, compared to 2023.
The premiere on its screens of titles like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 in early March helped offset a slow box office start this year in January and February. The net loss at the giant cinema chain came in at $163.5 million, which shrank a year-earlier loss of $235.5 million. And the diluted loss per-share was 62 cents, against a year-earlier loss per-share of...
- 5/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Godzilla Minus One proved that even with a limited budget, one can produce an award-winning and top-quality film. Unfortunately, the movie also had a limited theatrical run in selected countries which was quite disappointing to many fans.
Godzilla Minus One
As there was no way to get access to the film, desperate fans resorted to the illegal way: pirating. Godzilla Minus One has now set the record for being the most pirated movie of all time.
Fans Resorted To Piracy To Watch Godzilla Minus One
As reported by Torrent Freak, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One ranked as the most pirated film in the chart, with blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 just behind it.
The film was released in selected countries and only ran for a limited time until it was added to Amazon’s streaming service. Fans would still need to get a Vpn to access this,...
Godzilla Minus One
As there was no way to get access to the film, desperate fans resorted to the illegal way: pirating. Godzilla Minus One has now set the record for being the most pirated movie of all time.
Fans Resorted To Piracy To Watch Godzilla Minus One
As reported by Torrent Freak, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One ranked as the most pirated film in the chart, with blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 just behind it.
The film was released in selected countries and only ran for a limited time until it was added to Amazon’s streaming service. Fans would still need to get a Vpn to access this,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve are both incredible filmmakers who have shown the world that they are the best in what they do, but like many other directors out there, they have their own techniques and strategies when it comes to helming movies.
Steven Spielberg on the set of Bfg via Disney
Both are massively known for their works on science fiction projects, but they do not share the same love and fascination for storyboarding. It’s part of the process of making movies, and sometimes, Spielberg likes to skip it.
Steven Spielberg Prefers Spontaneous Filmmaking Decisions
Steven Spielberg via CBS News
During an interview posted by All The Right Movies, director Steven Spielberg revealed his process while filming movies. Surprisingly, he likes to come up with decisions in the middle of production. He does not have any storyboards and he just relies on his own discernment.
Suggested“The choice I had to make…...
Steven Spielberg on the set of Bfg via Disney
Both are massively known for their works on science fiction projects, but they do not share the same love and fascination for storyboarding. It’s part of the process of making movies, and sometimes, Spielberg likes to skip it.
Steven Spielberg Prefers Spontaneous Filmmaking Decisions
Steven Spielberg via CBS News
During an interview posted by All The Right Movies, director Steven Spielberg revealed his process while filming movies. Surprisingly, he likes to come up with decisions in the middle of production. He does not have any storyboards and he just relies on his own discernment.
Suggested“The choice I had to make…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Award-winning Star Wars VFX veteran Joseph Kasparian, whose recent credits include The Mandalorian and Andor, is joining Montreal-based VFX studio Rodeo FX in the role of Executive Visual Effects Supervisor.
Highlights of Kasparian’s 27-year career include shaping the visual landscape of features such as Jurassic World, Warcraft and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Kasparian arrives at Rodeo FX from Hybride where he was Creative Vice-President and worked on every Star Wars movie and series since 2015, winning an Emmy in 2021 for his work on season two of The Mandalorian, and garnering a nomination for Rogue One prequel Andor.
“Constantly reinventing yourself is essential due to the evolution of technology. I’ve always been forward-thinking, looking ahead to what’s next. Rodeo feels like a natural progression for me,” said Kasparian.
“It goes beyond visual effects, it’s about entertainment as a whole and how I can share the...
Highlights of Kasparian’s 27-year career include shaping the visual landscape of features such as Jurassic World, Warcraft and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Kasparian arrives at Rodeo FX from Hybride where he was Creative Vice-President and worked on every Star Wars movie and series since 2015, winning an Emmy in 2021 for his work on season two of The Mandalorian, and garnering a nomination for Rogue One prequel Andor.
“Constantly reinventing yourself is essential due to the evolution of technology. I’ve always been forward-thinking, looking ahead to what’s next. Rodeo feels like a natural progression for me,” said Kasparian.
“It goes beyond visual effects, it’s about entertainment as a whole and how I can share the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
There were many things to look forward to when Dune: Part Two finally landed after a bit of a delay. The sequel expanded on the lore and started to escalate the universe well beyond what general audiences could predict. There were even rumblings that Anya Taylor-Joy might have a secret role and fuel would be added to the fire as she walked the red carpet at the premiere dressed in a very desert-appropriate dress. Lo and behold, during the two-hour and forty-six-minute epic, the unborn sister of Paul Atreides, Alia, would come to him in a vision as an adult and the viewers would be greeted with Taylor-Joy’s face.
Taylor-Joy would sit down with Variety to talk about her upcoming film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga when she revealed the story of how the secret cameo came about. As she made her appearance as a pretty significant character, that...
Taylor-Joy would sit down with Variety to talk about her upcoming film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga when she revealed the story of how the secret cameo came about. As she made her appearance as a pretty significant character, that...
- 5/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Anya Taylor-Joy makes a very brief appearance in Dune: Part Two, but if and when Denis Villeneuve returns to helm his adaptation of Dune: Messiah, the Furiosa star will have a much more substantial role.
If you haven't seen the movie yet, spoilers follow.
In Part One, we learn that Paul Atreides' mother, the Bene Gesserit Lady Jessica, is pregnant with the late Duke Leto's child. When the Fremen take in the survivors of the Harkonnen massacre, Jessica agrees to become the tribe's new Reverend Mother (she isn't really given a choice) and is "persuaded" to drink the Water of Life (a blue substance that's been extracted from a juvenile sandworm).
This gives Jessica incredible foresight and knowledge of previous generations, while also awakening similar abilities in her unborn daughter, who begins to communicate with and seemingly influence her mother's actions.
When Paul ingests the same liquid later on in the movie,...
If you haven't seen the movie yet, spoilers follow.
In Part One, we learn that Paul Atreides' mother, the Bene Gesserit Lady Jessica, is pregnant with the late Duke Leto's child. When the Fremen take in the survivors of the Harkonnen massacre, Jessica agrees to become the tribe's new Reverend Mother (she isn't really given a choice) and is "persuaded" to drink the Water of Life (a blue substance that's been extracted from a juvenile sandworm).
This gives Jessica incredible foresight and knowledge of previous generations, while also awakening similar abilities in her unborn daughter, who begins to communicate with and seemingly influence her mother's actions.
When Paul ingests the same liquid later on in the movie,...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
After tremendous success with critics and general audiences, the Mad Max franchise is all set to return to the big screens with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to 2015’s Fury Road. And, as fans must have already come to know by now, the currently raging Hollywood hotshot Anya Taylor-Joy has replaced Charlize Theron for the iconic titular role of the imperator.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
While this decision was previously only accepted by fans because this film would see a younger version of the Furiosa we saw in Fury Road, it feels like Taylor-Joy has not only performed up to the mark but even surpassed many expectations. If anything, fans should brace themselves to be shocked, because Taylor-Joy can make you believe that Theron has returned to the saga!
Anya Taylor-Joy Could Fool You With Her Performance in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Yes, we know that...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
While this decision was previously only accepted by fans because this film would see a younger version of the Furiosa we saw in Fury Road, it feels like Taylor-Joy has not only performed up to the mark but even surpassed many expectations. If anything, fans should brace themselves to be shocked, because Taylor-Joy can make you believe that Theron has returned to the saga!
Anya Taylor-Joy Could Fool You With Her Performance in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Yes, we know that...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Dune: Part Two."
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" takes a few departures from Frank Herbert's original novel, perhaps most notably in the omission of Alia Atreides. Alia is Paul's young sister, born while he and his mother Jessica had survived the Harkonnen massacre and were hiding out with the desert-dwelling Fremen. In the book, Alia grows to toddlerhood supernaturally fast and already possesses a spate of eerie Bene Gesserit mental powers. She's also the one who, as a toddler, knifed the evil Baron Harkonnen to death.
Villeneuve figured that shooting in the desert with a toddler would be difficult and uncomfortable for a young actor, so he transformed Alia into a more abstract character. Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) now has psychic conversations with the still-growing fetus inside her womb, while Paul (Timothée Chalamet) has a dreamlike vision of an adult Alia, seemingly contacting him from the future.
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" takes a few departures from Frank Herbert's original novel, perhaps most notably in the omission of Alia Atreides. Alia is Paul's young sister, born while he and his mother Jessica had survived the Harkonnen massacre and were hiding out with the desert-dwelling Fremen. In the book, Alia grows to toddlerhood supernaturally fast and already possesses a spate of eerie Bene Gesserit mental powers. She's also the one who, as a toddler, knifed the evil Baron Harkonnen to death.
Villeneuve figured that shooting in the desert with a toddler would be difficult and uncomfortable for a young actor, so he transformed Alia into a more abstract character. Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) now has psychic conversations with the still-growing fetus inside her womb, while Paul (Timothée Chalamet) has a dreamlike vision of an adult Alia, seemingly contacting him from the future.
- 5/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Outlaws are caught up in a murder investigation in a newly released trailer for the comedic thriller’s third season (premiering with all five episodes on Friday, May 31 on Prime Video).
The show follows a group of strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. In the upcoming season, “with crime boss The Dean (Claes Bang) behind bars awaiting trial, The Outlaws are moving on with their lives—until one of their own returns with a deadly secret, hurling them back into mortal danger,” reads the official synopsis. “As a murder...
The show follows a group of strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. In the upcoming season, “with crime boss The Dean (Claes Bang) behind bars awaiting trial, The Outlaws are moving on with their lives—until one of their own returns with a deadly secret, hurling them back into mortal danger,” reads the official synopsis. “As a murder...
- 5/7/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Denis Villeneuve Had to Agree to a Near-Impossible WB Condition to Feature Anya-Taylor Joy in Dune 2
Veteran director Denis Villeneuve is known far and wide for directing the iconic Dune franchise by releasing Dune: Part One and Part Two. Featuring iconic actress Anya Taylor-Joy in a cameo in Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve had to complete a certain condition to cast Taylor-Joy in the film.
With Warner Bros. Discovery’s backing, Villeneuve already had a tight schedule to match. During filming, however, the director made the impossible possible by finishing the project on time and getting Anya Taylor-Joy to star in the film!
Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides in Dune: Part Two (2024)
Denis Villeneuve Made The Impossible Possible!
Directing two heavy-budget films with tons of CGI was already a difficult task. With veteran director Denis Villeneuve attached to the script, the director released Dune: Part One back in 2021 starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Denis Villeneuve on the sets of Dune
During the filming of the second part,...
With Warner Bros. Discovery’s backing, Villeneuve already had a tight schedule to match. During filming, however, the director made the impossible possible by finishing the project on time and getting Anya Taylor-Joy to star in the film!
Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides in Dune: Part Two (2024)
Denis Villeneuve Made The Impossible Possible!
Directing two heavy-budget films with tons of CGI was already a difficult task. With veteran director Denis Villeneuve attached to the script, the director released Dune: Part One back in 2021 starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Denis Villeneuve on the sets of Dune
During the filming of the second part,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
As the audience prepares themselves to witness one of the most thrilling post-apocalyptic world films, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga featuring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the limelight. Being one of the most heavily anticipated films of 2024 as well as the prequel to George Miller’s legendary Mad Max: Fury Road delves deeper into the backstory of the series.
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The excitement for the film is intensifying as the first reactions of the prequel are rolling out and critics have much to say about the film which made its viewers wait for several years. However, that’s not all as the reviews forecast the prequel is going to surpass Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two featuring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, another film that was released earlier this year that left a lasting impact on film connoisseurs.
Critics Praise Chris Hemsworth and Anya...
A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The excitement for the film is intensifying as the first reactions of the prequel are rolling out and critics have much to say about the film which made its viewers wait for several years. However, that’s not all as the reviews forecast the prequel is going to surpass Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two featuring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, another film that was released earlier this year that left a lasting impact on film connoisseurs.
Critics Praise Chris Hemsworth and Anya...
- 5/7/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Theaters are in a slump longer than they should be. The last five weekends averaged about $70 million total, while in 2019, the same five weekends with lower ticket prices averaged $190 million. That means success in VOD revenue is all that more important for studios. Even so, on the two top 10 lists from iTunes (ranking by transactions) and Fandango (by revenue), half the slots are taken by companies other than the usual top five.
Results overall reflect the cutback in releases due to last year’s strikes, some longer windows for bigger-grossing studio releases, and, in most cases, a weaker response to other films that made little theatrical impact. All that made it easy for “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.), by far the year’s biggest hit, to repeat as #1 on both charts for the third week. And that’s with a higher price than usual.
Jerry Seinfeld’s feature directorial debut “Unfrosted,...
Results overall reflect the cutback in releases due to last year’s strikes, some longer windows for bigger-grossing studio releases, and, in most cases, a weaker response to other films that made little theatrical impact. All that made it easy for “Dune: Part Two” (Warner Bros.), by far the year’s biggest hit, to repeat as #1 on both charts for the third week. And that’s with a higher price than usual.
Jerry Seinfeld’s feature directorial debut “Unfrosted,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Kung Fu Panda 4 Box Office (Worldwide) Achieves A Fantastic Feat Globally(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Animated films take us back to childhood, and the Kung Fu Panda series is one of our favorite franchises. Kung Fu Panda 4’s box office collection is proving that animated movies have an outstanding appeal among moviegoers. Po and Gang have passed a significant milestone in terms of global collections. Scroll below for more.
The fourth installment in the franchise was released in the theatres after one week of Dune: Part Two, but despite that, it has been doing a fair business of attracting cinemagoers. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya‘s movie has crossed the $700 million milestone at the box office. Jack Black has returned as Po’s voice, and as always, it is fun and entertaining.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report revealed Kung Fu Panda 4 has become the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood animation...
Animated films take us back to childhood, and the Kung Fu Panda series is one of our favorite franchises. Kung Fu Panda 4’s box office collection is proving that animated movies have an outstanding appeal among moviegoers. Po and Gang have passed a significant milestone in terms of global collections. Scroll below for more.
The fourth installment in the franchise was released in the theatres after one week of Dune: Part Two, but despite that, it has been doing a fair business of attracting cinemagoers. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya‘s movie has crossed the $700 million milestone at the box office. Jack Black has returned as Po’s voice, and as always, it is fun and entertaining.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report revealed Kung Fu Panda 4 has become the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood animation...
- 5/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
"Dune: Part Two", directed by Denis Villeneuve, as a sequel to his 2021 film, has so far earned ‘domestic’ $281,343,731 and $426,900,000 ‘international’ for a worldwide theatrical box office total of $708,243,731 in less than nine weeks:
"...the new film explores the continuing journey of 'Paul Atreides' who is united with 'Chani' (Zendaya) .
"He seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
"He seems to face a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe...
"...and endeavors to prevent a terrible future…
“…that apparently only he can predict..."
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"...the new film explores the continuing journey of 'Paul Atreides' who is united with 'Chani' (Zendaya) .
"He seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
"He seems to face a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe...
"...and endeavors to prevent a terrible future…
“…that apparently only he can predict..."
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- 5/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Challengers failed to repeat as the top film of the box-office weekend as newcomer The Fall Guy easily claimed first place by a margin of $20.4 million. Universal Pictures enjoyed dominance over the box-office weekend top ten as the studio sported three films in the weekend’s list.
Claiming first place was The Fall Guy with $28.5 million, easily besting the second-place film, the re-release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace which took in $8.1 million for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. This pushed last weekend’s top film, Challengers, to a third place finish where it added $7.6 million, raising its two-week total to $29.5 million for United Artists Releasing. Screen Gems, meanwhile, enjoyed the debut of Tarot in fourth place where it managed to bring in $6.5 million for the studio. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was consequently dropped two spots where it claimed fifth place with $4.5 million over the weekend.
Claiming first place was The Fall Guy with $28.5 million, easily besting the second-place film, the re-release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace which took in $8.1 million for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. This pushed last weekend’s top film, Challengers, to a third place finish where it added $7.6 million, raising its two-week total to $29.5 million for United Artists Releasing. Screen Gems, meanwhile, enjoyed the debut of Tarot in fourth place where it managed to bring in $6.5 million for the studio. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was consequently dropped two spots where it claimed fifth place with $4.5 million over the weekend.
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Movies these days are more of a production than a simple story led by a cast. If there is no pomp and circus around it, chances are, it won’t do much business. Even with some really popular names attached to projects, sometimes that is not enough. And Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt starrer The Fall Guy is a prime example of that.
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy
Sometimes, even if a movie has good reviews and high critic scores, people tend to wait for it to get to streaming services to watch it, rather than buying tickets for the theaters. And this is the biggest issue with today’s industry. Most movies go to streaming, even if it is a year later, and people are willing to wait for them. Unless the production around a movie is so hyped that watching it in theaters on...
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy
Sometimes, even if a movie has good reviews and high critic scores, people tend to wait for it to get to streaming services to watch it, rather than buying tickets for the theaters. And this is the biggest issue with today’s industry. Most movies go to streaming, even if it is a year later, and people are willing to wait for them. Unless the production around a movie is so hyped that watching it in theaters on...
- 5/5/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
While the big-screen adaptation of The Fall Guy was never expected to open to mega-blockbuster numbers, no one thought the well-reviewed Ryan Gosling movie would stumble out of the gate to this extent. Indeed, Hollywood insiders assumed this had a shot at a $40 million plus opening (we expected about $35 million). Now it looks like David Leitch’s film will only make $28.5 million over what’s widely considered the first weekend of the summer movie season. Last year, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 made $110 million in the same frame.
The Fall Guy was never expected to open anywhere near that number. Indeed, it was originally planned as a March release, only to be moved thanks to how empty the release calendar is due to the SAG/WGA strikes from last year. Still, given how well it was reviewed (we loved it) and the fact that stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt...
The Fall Guy was never expected to open anywhere near that number. Indeed, it was originally planned as a March release, only to be moved thanks to how empty the release calendar is due to the SAG/WGA strikes from last year. Still, given how well it was reviewed (we loved it) and the fact that stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt...
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The Kardashians Season 5 teases more family drama. The feud between Kim and Kourtney Kardashian isn’t done with yet. Matriarch Kris Jenner shared what fans can expect. Keep on reading to learn more.
Kris Jenner Confesses Family Secrets
The Kardashians Season 5 is returning to Hulu on Thursday, May 23. The reality series will continue to focus on the family drama. Kris Jenner shared some of the family secrets. There’s still tension among her daughters.
She attended the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, April 30. She presented an award to her friend Anastasia, founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills. A camera crew followed her throughout the night. Kris wore a sheer maroon dress with silver embellishments.
Kris Jenner also had time to talk about the fifth season. She teased the “surprising sister feuds” that don’t just involve Kim and Kourtney Kardashian. Kris also shared what else fans can expect about the upcoming season.
Kris Jenner Confesses Family Secrets
The Kardashians Season 5 is returning to Hulu on Thursday, May 23. The reality series will continue to focus on the family drama. Kris Jenner shared some of the family secrets. There’s still tension among her daughters.
She attended the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday, April 30. She presented an award to her friend Anastasia, founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills. A camera crew followed her throughout the night. Kris wore a sheer maroon dress with silver embellishments.
Kris Jenner also had time to talk about the fifth season. She teased the “surprising sister feuds” that don’t just involve Kim and Kourtney Kardashian. Kris also shared what else fans can expect about the upcoming season.
- 5/5/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
Sex!!! Now that I have your attention, let's talk about "Dune: Part Two" (you can read our review of the bleak blockbuster right here). You may have watched Denis Villeneuve's massive sci-fi epic and come away with a few, uh, Nsfw questions about the Fremen and their ways. Luckily for you, someone went ahead and asked Villeneuve some hard-hitting (and risque!) questions, like: how does sex work on Arrakis, where seemingly every fluid is sacred and in high demand? To his credit, Villeneuve took the questions seriously and didn't shut the interview down. Instead, he seems to have genuinely put some thought into this, suggesting he really has every inch of this world mapped out in his noggin. So if you have questions about kissing and beyond in the world of "Dune," read on.
Read more: 20 Critically-Panned Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Kissing And Other Fluids...
Read more: 20 Critically-Panned Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Kissing And Other Fluids...
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Drifting into the theatres with her car-stunt-heavy Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on May 24, Anya Taylor-Joy once again brings her versatility and range to the big screen, to captivate her audiences. Playing the younger version of Imperator Furiosa in the Fury Road prequel film, Taylor-Joy proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
However, despite performing high-octane stunts and driving at breakneck speeds, Anya Taylor-Joy dropped an ironic anecdote while sitting beside co-star Chris Hemsworth for the EW cover story. Although Taylor-Joy did a convincing performance behind the wheel, the actress admitted to not owning a driver’s license. But fear not, Hemsworth has the perfect plan for her.
Anya Taylor-Joy Admitted to Never Obtaining a Driver’s License
Following her brief but crucial appearance in Dune: Part Two, Anya Taylor-Joy took on a new challenge in...
Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
However, despite performing high-octane stunts and driving at breakneck speeds, Anya Taylor-Joy dropped an ironic anecdote while sitting beside co-star Chris Hemsworth for the EW cover story. Although Taylor-Joy did a convincing performance behind the wheel, the actress admitted to not owning a driver’s license. But fear not, Hemsworth has the perfect plan for her.
Anya Taylor-Joy Admitted to Never Obtaining a Driver’s License
Following her brief but crucial appearance in Dune: Part Two, Anya Taylor-Joy took on a new challenge in...
- 5/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine is burdened with the mammoth task of reviving the MCU and Ryan Reynolds is trying his best to do that. It is rumored that the film will feature many prominent characters from the earlier Marvel movies as cameos which will induce cheers in the theatres. However, one of the major characters was out of the equation- Cable.
Josh Brolin as Cable
Josh Brolin gave an interview a few days ago where he stated that he was not asked to reprise his role in the upcoming film. Brolin looked frustrated for not being called to join the MCU. Surprisingly, in the latest interview, the Avengers: Endgame star raised a buzz on the internet when he revealed that Reynolds has recently reached out to him.
Will Josh Brolin’s Cable be in Deadpool & Wolverine?
Josh Brolin’s Cable in Deadpool 2
Besides Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine...
Josh Brolin as Cable
Josh Brolin gave an interview a few days ago where he stated that he was not asked to reprise his role in the upcoming film. Brolin looked frustrated for not being called to join the MCU. Surprisingly, in the latest interview, the Avengers: Endgame star raised a buzz on the internet when he revealed that Reynolds has recently reached out to him.
Will Josh Brolin’s Cable be in Deadpool & Wolverine?
Josh Brolin’s Cable in Deadpool 2
Besides Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine...
- 5/4/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
“Hopefully with the Met, since I’ve been away for so many years, maybe this time around I won’t be so stressed,” Zendaya recently told USA Today ahead of her highly anticipated return to the Met Gala on Monday.
The fashion star, currently seen onscreen in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, has official duties on fashion’s biggest night as a co-chair alongside Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. She hasn’t strolled the carpet outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art since May 2019, when she arrived with her longtime stylist Law Roach to celebrate the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme by wearing an illuminated Cinderella gown with puff sleeves by Tommy Hilfiger.
Her fans may be stressed, however, anticipating what Zendaya will wear in making her return to the A-list affair, especially on the heels of Roach’s recent comments to The New York Times. “I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress,...
The fashion star, currently seen onscreen in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, has official duties on fashion’s biggest night as a co-chair alongside Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. She hasn’t strolled the carpet outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art since May 2019, when she arrived with her longtime stylist Law Roach to celebrate the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme by wearing an illuminated Cinderella gown with puff sleeves by Tommy Hilfiger.
Her fans may be stressed, however, anticipating what Zendaya will wear in making her return to the A-list affair, especially on the heels of Roach’s recent comments to The New York Times. “I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The theatrical-only release of "Dune: Part Two" back in March of 2024 was an unequivocal success, both at the box office and within the cultural conversation. Even though the film is now available for digital rental and purchase, it's still playing in movie theaters and is still being talked about, debated over, and memed (the latter being the biggest bellwether for a piece of media's impact in pop culture these days).
As the old saying goes, failure is an orphan while success has many fathers. Did "Dune: Part Two" succeed solely on its own merits? Was it helped by a robust press tour, along with a buzzworthy, unintentionally raunchy popcorn bucket tie-in? Was it the fanbase of the "Dune" franchise that helped boost its popularity? Or — and this is the most pertinent question — had audiences been primed for the next chapter thanks to 2021's "Dune: Part One?"
If the answer to that last question is "Yes,...
As the old saying goes, failure is an orphan while success has many fathers. Did "Dune: Part Two" succeed solely on its own merits? Was it helped by a robust press tour, along with a buzzworthy, unintentionally raunchy popcorn bucket tie-in? Was it the fanbase of the "Dune" franchise that helped boost its popularity? Or — and this is the most pertinent question — had audiences been primed for the next chapter thanks to 2021's "Dune: Part One?"
If the answer to that last question is "Yes,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Josh Brolin Is More In Love With Cable Than Thanos Reveals Whether He’s Part Of Deadpool & Wolverine Or Not ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Josh Brolin is one of those actors who has played two Marvel characters and that too in the same year. He appeared as Thanos and Cable in 2018. With Deadpool & Wolverine’s release almost around the corner, several speculations have been made on social media. One of them is Brolin’s return to the MCU, as his name is reportedly listed on IMDb as part of the upcoming movie’s cast.
Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War were released in 2018, and Brolin was an integral part of both the movies. Now, Marvel has finally acquired the rights to the Fox characters, and as a result, Wade Wilson and Logan are coming home. The possibilities for the makers to include the characters in the movie have increased, courtesy of the multiverse concept.
Josh Brolin is one of those actors who has played two Marvel characters and that too in the same year. He appeared as Thanos and Cable in 2018. With Deadpool & Wolverine’s release almost around the corner, several speculations have been made on social media. One of them is Brolin’s return to the MCU, as his name is reportedly listed on IMDb as part of the upcoming movie’s cast.
Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War were released in 2018, and Brolin was an integral part of both the movies. Now, Marvel has finally acquired the rights to the Fox characters, and as a result, Wade Wilson and Logan are coming home. The possibilities for the makers to include the characters in the movie have increased, courtesy of the multiverse concept.
- 5/3/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons has been adding to its cast all week, and today brings another update.
Deadline reports that Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives) have all signed on.
They join previously announced stars Josh Brolin (Dune 2), Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel), and Alden Ehrenreich (Cocaine Bear) in the mysterious horror movie.
The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
The Hollywood Reporter teases, “Plot details for Weapons are being kept holstered but it is described as a multi and inter-related story horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
Deadline reports that Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives) have all signed on.
They join previously announced stars Josh Brolin (Dune 2), Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel), and Alden Ehrenreich (Cocaine Bear) in the mysterious horror movie.
The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures. Vertigo’s Miri Yoon also produces.
The Hollywood Reporter teases, “Plot details for Weapons are being kept holstered but it is described as a multi and inter-related story horror epic that tonally is in the vein of Magnolia, the 1999 actor-crammed showcase from filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
- 5/2/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Zendaya is set to return to the Met Gala for the first time in years next week, and her stylist Law Roach just shared some shocking information about her look.
The 27-year-old Challengers star is one of the official co-chairs of the biggest night in fashion. It marks her first time attending since 2019.
During a recent interview, Law offered up some information about her highly anticipated look dress.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress,” Law admitted to The New York Times.
He continued, explaining that the dress was still a work in progress at the moment. Why? “We’ve been on two press tours — Dune 2 and Challengers — and doing two Vogue covers. The dress isn’t even made. They won’t fit until Saturday.”
Zendaya delivered so many iconic looks on both promo tours for her recent movies. For Challengers, everything had a tennis theme.
The 27-year-old Challengers star is one of the official co-chairs of the biggest night in fashion. It marks her first time attending since 2019.
During a recent interview, Law offered up some information about her highly anticipated look dress.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress,” Law admitted to The New York Times.
He continued, explaining that the dress was still a work in progress at the moment. Why? “We’ve been on two press tours — Dune 2 and Challengers — and doing two Vogue covers. The dress isn’t even made. They won’t fit until Saturday.”
Zendaya delivered so many iconic looks on both promo tours for her recent movies. For Challengers, everything had a tennis theme.
- 5/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Deadline is reporting on hundreds more layoffs incoming at one of the VFX top firms, Dneg, which is the VFX company behind major blockbusters like Dune: Part Two, Oppenheimer, The Last of Us, and many more. Because of AI?
no. of VFX Artists per mega project Dneg: Top-tier VFX company
Dneg (formerly known as Double Negative and stylized as D N E G) is a British visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion studio that was founded in 1998 in London, and rebranded as Dneg in 2014 after a merger with an Indian VFX company Prime Focus; it was named after the letters “D” and “Neg” from their former name. The company has received seven Academy Awards for its work on the films Inception, Interstellar, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Tenet, and Dune. In addition, Dneg has received BAFTA awards for Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,...
no. of VFX Artists per mega project Dneg: Top-tier VFX company
Dneg (formerly known as Double Negative and stylized as D N E G) is a British visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion studio that was founded in 1998 in London, and rebranded as Dneg in 2014 after a merger with an Indian VFX company Prime Focus; it was named after the letters “D” and “Neg” from their former name. The company has received seven Academy Awards for its work on the films Inception, Interstellar, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Tenet, and Dune. In addition, Dneg has received BAFTA awards for Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
This weekend marks the official start of the summer movie season. Yeah, I know – it’s still springtime, but if you follow blockbuster movie release dates, you’ll know that May’s always been prime real estate, with many of the biggest money earners of all time coming out in that month. Last year, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 kicked off the season with a muscular $118 million opening. Sadly, this year’s first big would-be blockbuster, The Fall Guy, looks like it will only open with about a fraction of that take, with the industry predicting a $35-40 million opening.
That opening would put it right in line with director David Leitch’s last big action flick, Bullet Train, which opened with $30 million on its way to a $103 million North American cume and a $239 million worldwide total. That was considered a more-than-ok number, considering the film only had a budget in the $90 million range.
That opening would put it right in line with director David Leitch’s last big action flick, Bullet Train, which opened with $30 million on its way to a $103 million North American cume and a $239 million worldwide total. That was considered a more-than-ok number, considering the film only had a budget in the $90 million range.
- 5/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Movie theater owner Cinemark Holdings reported first-quarter revenue of $572.9 million for the three months ended March 31, down 5 percent from $610.8 million in the prior year.
That beat a Wall Street analysts estimate for overall revenue at $558.2 million. Overall attendance fell to 40.0 million patrons across its global footprint, down from 42.9 million customers in 2023, due to last year’s Hollywood strikes and their impact on the studio movie supply.
Admissions revenue came in at $289.8 million, down 6.8 percent from $311.0 million, and concession revenue also fell 5 percent to $224.2 million from a year-earlier $235.8 million, as food and drink sales were hit by the attendance decline, including in Latin America.
The company reported a net profit of $24.8 million, compared to a loss of $3.1 million in the prior year, though, helped by a gain of $27.7 million from an income tax benefit due mainly to the release of valuation allowances in certain foreign markets. The diluted earnings per share was 19 cents,...
That beat a Wall Street analysts estimate for overall revenue at $558.2 million. Overall attendance fell to 40.0 million patrons across its global footprint, down from 42.9 million customers in 2023, due to last year’s Hollywood strikes and their impact on the studio movie supply.
Admissions revenue came in at $289.8 million, down 6.8 percent from $311.0 million, and concession revenue also fell 5 percent to $224.2 million from a year-earlier $235.8 million, as food and drink sales were hit by the attendance decline, including in Latin America.
The company reported a net profit of $24.8 million, compared to a loss of $3.1 million in the prior year, though, helped by a gain of $27.7 million from an income tax benefit due mainly to the release of valuation allowances in certain foreign markets. The diluted earnings per share was 19 cents,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “Dune: Part Two,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures © 2024 Warner Bros Academy Award nominee Austin Butler has shared the screen with Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Hanks in Elvis. One might think these star-studded encounters are old-hat for him by now, but working with the legendary Christopher Walken in Dune: Part Two was anything but ordinary. Butler revealed that Walken’s impact reaches far beyond his iconic roles. (Click on the media bar below to hear Austin Butler) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Austin_Butller-Christopher_Walken_Dune_Part_Two_.mp3 Dune: Part Two is still playing in theaters.
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- 5/2/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Exclusive: Hundreds more layoffs are incoming at Dune and Oppenheimer VFX firm Dneg.
Deadline is told that the outfit has kicked off a consultation process in at least the UK and Canada, which could see an exodus of around 5% of Dneg’s circa-10,000-strong global workforce. Dneg had not responded to comment requests by press time.
Layoffs are understood to be somewhat concentrated within R&d teams and are a response to the challenged market, which has not eased up since the Hollywood strikes ended and has not improved sufficiently after Dneg brought in a pay offer for staff last year.
In the UK, where sources say the number of layoffs is predicted to be around 100, Bectu boss Philippa Childs said the union is “continuing to do everything we can to support our members who are affected by these redundancies.”
“We know this will be a very worrying time for anyone working at Dneg,...
Deadline is told that the outfit has kicked off a consultation process in at least the UK and Canada, which could see an exodus of around 5% of Dneg’s circa-10,000-strong global workforce. Dneg had not responded to comment requests by press time.
Layoffs are understood to be somewhat concentrated within R&d teams and are a response to the challenged market, which has not eased up since the Hollywood strikes ended and has not improved sufficiently after Dneg brought in a pay offer for staff last year.
In the UK, where sources say the number of layoffs is predicted to be around 100, Bectu boss Philippa Childs said the union is “continuing to do everything we can to support our members who are affected by these redundancies.”
“We know this will be a very worrying time for anyone working at Dneg,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Say hello to sequel season.
That might as well be the nickname for this summer’s slate of potential blockbusters. Over the next four months, Hollywood is rolling out what it hopes will be a winning mix of follow-ups, reboots and spinoffs from tested franchises like “Despicable Me” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it looks to reinvigorate the shaky movie theater business.
Last summer flipped the script: New properties, such as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” ruled, while entries in aging series, like “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Mission Impossible 7,” missed the mark. This time out, the tried-and-true may yet prevail. Original offerings like Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s action-comedy “The Fall Guy” and Kevin Costner’s Western “Horizon: An American Saga” will attempt to lure audiences. But analysts anticipate that overly familiar brands — “Despicable Me 4,” Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2...
That might as well be the nickname for this summer’s slate of potential blockbusters. Over the next four months, Hollywood is rolling out what it hopes will be a winning mix of follow-ups, reboots and spinoffs from tested franchises like “Despicable Me” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it looks to reinvigorate the shaky movie theater business.
Last summer flipped the script: New properties, such as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” ruled, while entries in aging series, like “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Mission Impossible 7,” missed the mark. This time out, the tried-and-true may yet prevail. Original offerings like Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s action-comedy “The Fall Guy” and Kevin Costner’s Western “Horizon: An American Saga” will attempt to lure audiences. But analysts anticipate that overly familiar brands — “Despicable Me 4,” Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2...
- 5/1/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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