Tag: Fifty Shades Darker
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‘Fifty Shades’ Author E.L. James Was Confounded by Series Success: ‘I Was Like a Rabbit In the Headlights’
The author of the Fifty Shades franchise Erika Mitchell, better known by her pen name E.L. James, has said that she remains confounded by the success of the books and films.The British author wrote the erotic romance trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed,” which together sold some 165 million…
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‘Transformers’ Sequel Cut From Paramount’s 2019 Release Slate
Paramount announced Wednesday that it has removed next year’s planned “
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Beyond ‘Black Panther,’ Studios Are Losing Interest in the Domestic Blockbuster
As expected, last week “Black Panther” passed $1 billion worldwide when China opened to strong numbers. Overseas, the Marvel title now ranks above nearly all recent comic-book movie adaptations. Next week, it should cross $600 million in North America.This is wonderful news on many levels: For Marvel and for Disney, certainly; for diversity representation in…
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‘The Emoji Movie’ Wins Razzies’ Worst Movie Award
“The Emoji Movie” is the big winner at the 38th annual Golden Raspberry Awards, taking worst picture of 2017.Sony’s animated comedy topped “Baywatch,” “Fifty Shades Darker,” “The Mummy,” and “
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2018 Razzie Awards: ‘The Emoji Movie’ ‘Wins’ Four Prizes, Including Worst Picture
Whether or not you agree that “The Emoji Movie” was the Worst Picture of 2017, it’s easy to single out the Razzies as the worst “awards” show. Routinely picking low-hanging fruit that’s already been panned rather than making even slightly bold choices, the 38-year-old institution “honored” the critically reviled “Emoji Movie” with a total of…
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Razzie Awards: ‘Emoji Movie’ Named Worst Picture of the Year
The “winners” for the 38th annual Razzie Awards are dominated by emojis.The Emoji Movie took the lead in this year’s race and “won” four categories, including worst picture, worst screenplay, worst screen combo and worst director for Tony Leondis.Fifty Shades Darker followed with two wins, including worst supporting actress for Kim Basinger and worst sequel.Despite…
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2018 Razzie Awards by the numbers: Every film, every nomination
Two sequels, “Transformers: The Last Knight” and “Fifty Shades Darker,” lead the nominations for the 38th annual Razzie Awards with nine and eight bids respectively, followed by “The Mummy” with seven. These kudos, honoring the worst of moviemaking, will be handed out by the Golden Raspberry Foundation on March 3 (one day before the Oscars)…
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‘Fifty Shades Freed’ dominates North America on $38.8m
Fifty Shades Freed, Universal’s finale to its erotic drama franchise, dominated the competition in North America as it opened top on $38.8m despite scoring the lowest debut of the series.Fifty Shades Freed, Universal’s finale to its erotic drama franchise, dominated the competition in North America as it opened top on $38.8m despite scoring the lowest…
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Universal’s ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ storms to $98.1m internationally
Universal’s erotic franchise finale opened in grand style at the weekend, grossing $98.1m. Pixar’s Coco crossed $500m internationally through Disney.Universal’s erotic franchise finale opened in grand style at the weekend, grossing $98.1m. Pixar’s Coco crossed $500m internationally through Disney.Universal Pictures InternationalErotic drama finale Fifty Shades Freed starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan arrived emphatically with…
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‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Leads Weekend as Franchise Tops $1 Billion Worldwide
The weekend delivered mostly on expectations with the week’s three new wide releases taking the top three spots at the box office. Leading the way was Universal’s Fifty Shades Freed, pushing the Fifty Shades franchise over $1 billion globally. Sony’s release of Peter Rabbit actually topped expectations while Clint Eastwood’s The 15:17 to Paris was…