Lionsgate’s highly anticipated film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, came very close to reaching the $100 million mark in its opening weekend. It fell just short with an estimated global total of $98.5 million through Sunday. While the Francis Lawrence-directed prequel exceeded expectations overseas, pulling in $54.5 million from 87 international
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Focus Features has announced that Goran Stolevski’s latest film, Housekeeping for Beginners, will hit theaters on January 26, 2024. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in the official “Orizzonti” section, where it won the prestigious Queer Lion Award. It was also chosen as North Macedonia’s submission for the international Oscar race. Housekeeping for
In an exciting announcement, Peacock revealed that the highly anticipated film, The Exorcist: Believer, will be making its exclusive debut on the platform on December 1st. This chilling movie is the first installment of a new trilogy, inspired by the iconic 1973 horror classic, The Exorcist. With a lineup that includes other thrilling titles like
The once-glamorous world of Hollywood is grappling with the pressing need for redemption. After the strike that caused tumultuous setbacks for the industry, “fixes” are being ardently pursued. However, they must surpass mere cost-cutting measures and movie release delays that have already taken a toll. Studios such as Disney have witnessed the devastating loss of
What does it mean to be truly civilized? According to esteemed anthropologist Margaret Mead, the essence of civilization lies in acts of empathy and altruism. In the thought-provoking documentary film “Confessions of a Good Samaritan,” filmmaker Penny Lane delves into her personal journey of donating a kidney to a complete stranger. This act of selflessness
After a failed attempt by Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios has set its sights on bringing the beloved ’80s toy franchise, Masters of the Universe, to the big screen. With talks in the early stages, this live-action film adaptation has garnered attention from fans worldwide. Let’s delve into the details of this exciting project and what
It was an unforgettable night for Michael J. Fox and his Apple TV+ documentary. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, the documentary depicts Fox’s life and his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The film managed to take home every award it was nominated for at the 8th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards. In a remarkable achievement, the documentary,
After the recent resolution of the strike by SAG-AFTRA, James Gunn, the renowned filmmaker, has finally opened up about the progress at DC Studios. Despite the industry-wide disruptions caused by the strike, Gunn assured fans that his highly anticipated DC film, Superman: Legacy, will still hit theaters on its original release date of July 11,
The studios wasted no time Friday responding to the SAG-AFTRA National Board’s vote to approve the new tentative agreement between the guild and the AMPTP. “We are pleased that the National Board has recommended the agreement for ratification by the membership,” an AMPTP spokesperson said in a statement sent after the guild’s press conference at
Jon Feltheimer, the CEO of Lionsgate, expressed his satisfaction with the resolution of the strike between SAG-AFTRA and studios. He mentioned that now they can all focus on creating outstanding content for a global audience. During a call with Wall Street analysts to discuss the company’s second-quarter earnings, CFO Jimmy Barge estimated the impact of