The upcoming world premiere of Clint Eastwood’s latest film Juror #2 is set to be a highlight of the 38th edition of the AFI Fest, scheduled to unfold at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on October 27. Following this much-anticipated premiere, Warner Bros. will unveil the film in a limited theatrical release on November 1,
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In the world of cinema, external factors can greatly influence box office performances, and Hurricane Francine’s impact on the movie landscape in Louisiana serves as a prime example. While major weather events have the potential to derail theater attendance, they also highlight the tenacity of the film industry and its audiences. This past weekend, despite
The Broadway debut of Robert Downey Jr. in Ayad Akhtar’s play at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater proved to be a massive success. The play garnered a substantial amount of revenue, grossing $746,230 in just four previews. Downey’s portrayal of a Pulitzer runner-up author with an obsession for Artificial Intelligence captivated audiences and led to
Columbia Pictures’ Venom: The Last Dance is set to hit theaters in China on October 23, just two days before its domestic release on October 25. This strategic move aims to maximize the film’s global box office potential, especially considering China’s significant contribution to the success of the first Venom installment in 2018. The original
Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, a documentary featuring Trey Parker and Matt Stone, stood out in the Denver market with its impressive performance at the box office. Despite being screened in only one theater, the film managed to attract a large audience and generate significant revenue. The Alamo Denver, one of the theaters showing the film,
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
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