The end of August is known for its box-office doldrums, exhibition continues to face a dark time — and Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” scored an estimated $22,370,00 in its initial domestic weekend, beating the lowball projection of $15 million by nearly 50 percent.That success testifies to the enduring appeal of the 1992 horror film, but it’s […]
Continue readingDirector Ric Roman Waugh’s “Greenland” was originally scheduled to be released in June, but the pandemic changed that — it’s now available on premium VOD. Waugh, who reunites with “Angel has Fallen” actor Gerard Butler, had not yet finished his post-production when the lockdown happened.Although he had locked picture, there was still a lot to […]
Continue readingFirst, the White House was in trouble in “Olympus Has Fallen.” Next, it was all of London in “London Has Fallen.” Then, it was God and angels and the Devil in “Angel Has Fallen”. Now, Gerard Butler is going to save…night? ‘Night Has Fallen’: Gerard Butler Teams With ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Director For Another […]
Continue readingGerard Butler is set to reteam with “Greenland” and “Angel Has Fallen” director Ric Roman Waugh on action thriller “Kandahar.” CAA Media Finance is representing the film’s U.S. rights, and Capstone is handling international, and will present the project to buyers at the virtual Cannes Market.Waugh will direct from a screenplay he wrote with former […]
Continue readingIt’s been nearly nine years since the last “Scream” film hit theaters, and anyone still anticipating a new installment in the beloved horror franchise can finally let out a sigh of relief (or those fed up with Hollywood reboots can let out an exasperated scream — your call).The Wrap has reported a new “Scream” movie […]
Continue readingStarz’s international streaming platform Starzplay has struck an output deal with parent company Lionsgate for split first pay streaming rights in the U.K. to Lionsgate’s recently released and upcoming feature films.Under the deal, Starzplay’s U.K. subscribers will be able to access Lionsgate first-run movies including “Knives Out,” “Bombshell,” “Angel Has Fallen” and “Rambo: Last Blood” […]
Continue readingThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 344 feature films are eligible for the 2019 Academy Awards.To be eligible for the consideration, the films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by Dec. 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days. Academy rules also […]
Continue readingIn one of the first major deals at the American Film Market, Lionsgate has boarded the Gerard Butler action-thriller “The Plane.”The project re-teams the actor and studio following the release of “Angel Has Fallen” this year. Joe Drake, chairman of the Motion Picture Group for Lionsgate, made the announcement at Afm on Thursday that the […]
Continue readingParamount/Skydance’s “Gemini Man” has arrived in theaters this weekend with the hopes of finding an audience against the box office perfect storm that is “Joker.” On Thursday, the film made $1.6 million from preview screenings at 3,000 locations.For comparison, that result is similar to the preview results for two recent action titles: “Angel Has Fallen,” […]
Continue readingLionsgate and Millennium’s “Angel Has Fallen” ruled the box office during an expectedly quiet Labor Day weekend. The third entry in the action franchise generated $11.5 million over the weekend and should close out the holiday with $14.4 million.Without any new nationwide offerings from a major Hollywood studio, those ticket sales were enough to maintain […]
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