Tag: Skyscraper
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‘The Meg’ Aims Big at China, But Will Audiences Bite?
As with many broad action-driven films these days, how “The Meg” performs in China could determine the financial fate of the $150 million picture. With its China-friendly storyline and cast, the giant-shark thriller would seem to have a head start – but look no further than “Skyscraper” for proof that such components are no guarantee…
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Prehistoric Shark Movie ‘The Meg’ Swims Onscreen After Two Decades
After two decades in the deep waters of development, prehistoric shark actioner “The Meg” is finally ready to swim into the late-summer box office.Steve Alten, the author of the novel on which the film is based, thought many times over that the project might sink without a ripple. When Alten was 15 in 1975, he…
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Korea Box Office: ‘Incredibles 2’ Beats ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
Opening on Wednesday, Pixar animation “Incredibles 2” debuted on top of the South Korean box office, beating the previous winner, “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” The Walt Disney release earned $10.3 million from 1.36 million admissions in five days. Its Friday to Sunday revenue of $8.55 million represented 47% of the total weekend box office.“Ant-Man and…
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China Box Office Propels ‘Skyscraper’ to $75 Million Overseas
Can China save “Skyscraper” from collapsing at the box office?Dwayne Johnson’s disaster drama collected $75 million internationally this weekend, propelled by a $45 million bow in China. Along with $11 million this weekend in North America, “Skyscraper” has pocketed $176.8 million globally. The film, which is set in Hong Kong and features a number of…
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/Filmcast Ep. 476 – Skyscraper
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Moviepass’s surge pricing, try to figure out what’s up with Three Identical Strangers, and get ambivalent about Who Is America. Be sure to read Aja Romano’s review of Who Is America, Jen Chaney’s review of Who Is America, Kristen Lopez’s piece on disability in Skyscraper, and Katy Sullivan’s perspective on…
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The Morning Watch: ‘Deadpool: The Musical 2’, Breaking Down the ‘Skyscraper’ Jump & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, check out an impressive and funny Deadpool musical…
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Korea Box Office: ‘Ant-Man’ Stays Bigger Than ‘Skyscraper’
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” remained on top of the South Korean box office for the second consecutive weekend. The Walt Disney release earned $8.35 million from 1.06 million admissions between Friday and Sunday, accounting for 46% of the total weekend box office. The superhero movie has earned a total of $34.0 million from 4.38 million…
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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ beats ‘Skyscraper’ to rule North America on $44.1m
Sony’s Hindi-language sports drama Soorma opens at number 25.Sony’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation beat Skyscraper from Universal and Legendary to take the North American box office crown with an estimated $44.1m, as Focus Features’ Won’t You Be My Neighbor? became the highest grossing documentary of the year-to-date, and Eighth Grade scored the highest per-site…