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
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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
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has taken the global box office by storm, becoming the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise with $570M worldwide. This surpasses the previous Monsterverse champion, 2017’s Kong Skull Island, which earned $568.6M. The film has brought in $373.7M internationally and $196.3M domestically, solidifying its
After eight successful years at Kino Lorber, Wendy Lidell, the Senior Vice President of Theatrical Acquisitions and Distribution, is set to depart the company at the end of June. This news comes as a significant shift in leadership for the indie distributor, as Lidell has been instrumental in overseeing all theatrical acquisitions and distribution efforts
It was recently announced that Suzanne Collins will be releasing another Hunger Games novel, set to debut on March 18, 2025. With this exciting news, it comes as no surprise that Lionsgate has given the green light for another movie in the franchise. The film adaptation of the upcoming prequel, titled “The Hunger Games: Sunrise
Jennifer Lopez has been dominating the streaming world with her latest Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas, which has garnered nearly 60 million global views. This impressive feat has landed the movie in the top spot on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second consecutive week. It’s worth noting that Atlas marks Lopez’s fourth No.
Broadway box office numbers have remained relatively stable as the industry transitions into the post-Memorial Day summer season. Despite a slight decline in ticket sales from the previous week, the 35 productions collectively grossed $33,662,845 for the week ending June 2nd. This represents a 5% decrease from the previous week, but an 8% increase compared
Amidst the changing landscape of the global box office, Sony/Alcon’s The Garfield Movie has risen to the top, dominating the domestic, international, and global charts. With an impressive offshore session in 60 markets bringing in $27.1M, the film has reached a worldwide total of $152.2M. The film’s success in China, where it opened to $8.2M,
The post-holiday box office weekend saw a significant decline in earnings compared to the previous year, with all titles grossing an estimated $68.6M, a staggering 66% drop from the previous year’s total of $205.1M. This poor performance can be attributed to various factors, including lackluster movie releases and overall audience disinterest in the available options.
The exciting volleyball anime movie, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, made an impressive $800K in previews yesterday. This performance is overshadowed by the highly anticipated release of The Garfield Movie, expected to dominate with a $12M second frame at the box office. In a rare moderate wide release weekend, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle managed to captivate