Sony’s decision to change the release pattern of Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night following its critical acclaim at the Telluride release is a smart move. By opting for a platform rollout, starting with exclusive showings in major cities like LA, NYC, and Toronto, the studio is building momentum and anticipation for the film. The ensemble cast
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The long-awaited sequel to the iconic Beetlejuice movie has exceeded expectations in its Wednesday and Thursday night previews, raking in an impressive $12M. While it may not be an exact comparison, this preview revenue is not far from the $13.5M earned by the 2017 horror film It, which went on to break records with a
Pepsi recently launched a new campaign titled “Make Your Gameday Epic” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, NFL superstars, and actors Lamorne Morris and Jake Lacy. The campaign, set to the iconic tune of Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” is tied to Ridley Scott’s upcoming Paramount sequel, Gladiator II. Megan Thee Stallion takes on the role of
The first weekend of The Roommate, a new play by Jen Silverman, drew in crowds eager to see legends Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow on stage at the Booth Theatre. The play, which explores the dynamics of intimacy between two very different women, had an impressive start with over 100% capacity and a gross of
The fall box office season is looking brighter than ever with the highly anticipated release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Warner Bros. is set to make up for their string of summer flops with the Tim Burton-directed sequel that is already generating buzz. The movie is eyeing a global start with estimates as high as $145 million,
Edgar Wright’s beloved cult classic horror-comedy ‘Shaun of the Dead’ recently had a re-release for its 20th anniversary, grossing an impressive $600k for the 3-day weekend and $720k for the four days. This showing demonstrates the enduring popularity of the film, with fans flocking to see it in Dolby Cinema at 133 AMC theaters for
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, the summer box office is set to wrap up slightly below previous years, with a projected total revenue of $3.6 billion according to Comscore. This marks a significant drop from the $4.09 billion collected in the summer of 2023. The main reason behind this decrease can be attributed to
Set to release on May 9, 2025, Universal Pictures is gearing up for the premiere of the highly anticipated musical feature, Atlantis. The film is inspired by Pharrell Williams’ childhood experiences at the Virginia Beach Atlantis Apartments in the summer of 1977. This unique storyline promises to take viewers on a nostalgic journey through Williams’
As the summer season on Broadway comes to a close, the total grosses for the week ending August 25th were down by approximately 10% compared to the previous week. This decline can be attributed, at least in part, to the summer edition of Kids‘ Night on Broadway, where 19 out of 24 shows offered free
The animated film Inside Out 2 has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first animated movie to cross the $1B international box office threshold. With a current total nearing $1.003B, it has solidified its position as the highest-grossing animated film globally and overseas. This impressive achievement places it among the exclusive group of only
The new serial killer thriller, “Strange Darling” had a decent debut this weekend, bringing in $1.14 million at 1,135 theaters. Directed by JT Mollner, the film stars Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr., and Barbara Hershey. The story follows a twisted one-night stand that escalates into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. Giovanni Ribisi
The previews for Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice and The Crow, presented by Lionsgate/Edward R. Pressman, were underwhelming with only $820K and $650K respectively. Despite having Channing Tatum in the lead role and solid reviews, Blink Twice fell short of expectations. This raises concerns about the film’s performance over the weekend, as both films are predicted
Disney’s stronghold on the summer box office is set to continue with the anticipated success of 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. The film is projected to top the box office charts for the ninth time this summer, with estimates placing its fifth weekend earnings above other popular films like Deadpool & Wolverine. As of Tuesday,
On September 5th, U2 fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the legendary Irish band’s music like never before. V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas is set to debut at the state-of-the-art venue where it was originally filmed. Directed by Morleigh Steinberg and U2’s founding guitarist, The Edge, this film