Thelma, released by Magnolia Pictures, had an impressive opening weekend with a box office earnings of $2.2 million on 1,280 screens. The film, featuring a 93-year-old star, June Squibb, managed to attract a broad audience. The portrayal of an intergenerational story resonated well with viewers, as evidenced by strong showings in various markets across the
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The arthouse market is currently experiencing a surge in exciting and unique films that are attracting both critical acclaim and audience attention. One of the most recent releases, “Kinds Of Kindness” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, is creating quite a buzz. This film is expected to have the best limited opening of
Disney/Pixar’s blockbuster sequel, Inside Out 2, continues to dominate the international box office as it sets new opening day benchmarks in several key overseas markets. The film’s success overseas has propelled its global box office total to an impressive $438.7 million, with the half a billion mark looming on the horizon. Wednesday saw the addition
Last weekend, Disney’s highly anticipated film, Inside Out 2, made a staggering $295M in its worldwide debut, surpassing all expectations. Disney’s Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Tony Chambers, expressed his gratitude to exhibitors for their contribution to this historic success. The film’s midweek numbers continued to impress, reaching a global total of $380M by Tuesday.
Imax and Wanda Film, China’s largest exhibitor, have recently announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, focusing on technology and content. This partnership aims to enhance the movie-watching experience for viewers in China. The agreement includes Wanda Film upgrading 61 of its top-performing locations to state-of-the-art Imax with Laser technology in key cities such
The approval of the release of Disney/Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine in China is definitely a move that has sparked anticipation among fans globally. The announcement of the release date being on July 26, in sync with the U.S. release, marks a significant moment for Marvel enthusiasts. This move indicates that the Merc with a
The indie film industry is facing significant challenges as it attempts to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. While mainstream films like Inside Out 2 and Bad Boys: Ride Or Die have dominated the box office, indie films are struggling to find their footing. One distributor commented that June is crowded with indies,
The box office has seen a resurgence in recent times, with Disney+ and Pixar maintaining a strong hold over moviegoers. Despite initial doubts about the impact of streaming services on theater attendance, it is clear that the release of “Inside Out 2” has generated significant buzz. The film is projected to have the biggest opening
Disney/Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, made a remarkable debut at the international box office with a stellar performance in its first full day of play. The film opened at No. 1 in each of its eight major markets, including Korea, Germany, and the Philippines. With a total overseas gross of $4.9M on its
After a whirlwind couple of weeks in the industry, Rob Westerling is making a return to Harkins Theatres as its VP of Content & Programming in Scottsdale, AZ. This move comes on the heels of his short-lived stint as the SVP of U.S. Content at Regal Cinemas, a position he left after just two weeks.
Broadway is currently experiencing a surge in ticket sales and attendance as the Tony Awards approach. The latest data shows that box office sales for the week ending June 9 were up 7% compared to the previous week. In total, the 35 shows on Broadway grossed an impressive $36,011,651. This marks a 16% increase over
Recent reports have suggested that Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, is considering various options for its UK business. These options could include a potential sale or a restructuring of the company. It has been revealed that Cineworld has enlisted the help of AlixPartners, the same consultancy firm that assisted with their bankruptcy proceedings in
In a world dominated by streaming services, it’s not often that we see celebrities going out of their way to connect with their fans in person. However, Will Smith did just that at a recent screening of his new movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The Academy Award-winner surprised fans by sneaking out of the
Sony Pictures Classics’ recent 4k rerelease of the classic German experimental thriller, Run Lola Run, proved to be a success over the weekend. Opening to an impressive $154k on 275 screens, the film celebrates its 25th anniversary in the U.S. The story of Lola, portrayed by Franka Potente, racing against time in Berlin captivated audiences