Superhero movies continue to make money, as do films that star Dwayne Johnson (even when they aren’t good). The latest entry into the DC Universe, “Black Adam,” has now crossed 250 million at the worldwide box office. In its second weekend, the movie dropped 59 domestically from its opening with about 27 million in ticket sales, which is […]
Continue readingThe question that “Black Adam” poses is a simple one: What happens when Hollywood’s most risk-averse movie star collides with Hollywood’s most risk-averse movie genre? The answer provided by complex is, of course, even simpler: Exactly what you’d expect. Only worse.All due respect to whatever unique and illustrious history Black Adam may have developed since […]
Continue readingKftv will be speaking with leading underwater filming experts from around the world.Screen’s sister site Kftv is hosting a Zoom Talk – sponsored by Lites Studio Belgium – on Wednesday September 28 at 4pm (UK time) about underwater filming, following our three-part report which launched in August.The Underwater Filming Report covers shooting in water tanks […]
Continue readingThe Walt Disney Company has become no stranger to adapting its original attractions into feature films. Certainly, the most well-known and successful example is the Pirates of the Caribbean series, which had a grand total of five films and created a modern pop culture icon with Captain Jack Sparrow. Since then, Disney has always been […]
Continue readingNews has broken about the biggest deal out of Cannes 2022 so far — and surprise, surprise, it’s a Netflix acquisition. Variety is reporting that the streamer has nabbed global rights for a movie called “Pain Hustlers” in a deal that may have cost as much as 50 million.”Pain Hustlers” will star “Jungle Cruise” actress […]
Continue readingThe winners of the 2021 People’s Choice Awards were revealed on Tuesday night, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson earning two awards: Male Movie Star of the Year and Comedy Movie Star of the Year for Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Marvel’s Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Loki all earned multiple awards.Kenan […]
Continue readingExhibitors who still believe that studios might settle on a 45-day minimum on theatrical exclusivity saw their hopes crushed by “No Time to Die.” A month after its release, United Artists debuted the title on Premium VOD at $19.99. The timing parallels Universal’s 31-day strategy for films that open over $50 million.As anticipated, the latest […]
Continue readingNovember is almost here, and along with colder weather and dreams of turkey dinner, we also have a new slate of movies and shows coming to Disney+.November is also the month of that time-honored holiday that wasn’t just made up this year, Disney+ Day. As part of that corporate celebration, the streaming platform is premiering […]
Continue reading(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.)In this edition, take a closer look at the visual effects and […]
Continue reading“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will land on Disney+ on November 12 as part of the upcoming Disney+ Day, Bob Chapek announced as part of a conference on Tuesday .Disney+ Day is being billed as an annual, company wide celebration of the streaming service in honor of its two year anniversary and […]
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