Actress Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, recently had a surreal experience while visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, California. She came face-to-face with the theme park performer who portrays Rey from the film. Ridley shared moments from her visit on her Instagram story, expressing how surreal it was
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During a recent episode of Real Time, Bill Maher expressed his frustration with the lack of interest in the U.S. release of The Apprentice, a film featuring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn. Maher emphasized the significance of the movie, referring to it as Trump’s origin story under Cohn’s guidance.
The success of Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 at the international box office continues to reach new heights with each passing day. The movie has now crossed the $481.4M mark worldwide, with the half-billion milestone within reach. In just 43 international markets, the sequel added an impressive $23.4M to its running offshore total of $226.7M. One
Embracer Group’s annual report for 2023/2024 showcased a significant increase in net sales within its Entertainment & Services division. The division that currently houses the Lord of the Rings IP reported net sales of SEK7.08B, marking a 34% increase from the previous year. This growth contributed to approximately 17% of the company’s total net sales,
Disney’s Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Tony Chambers, expressed gratitude towards exhibitors for their contribution to the massive $295M worldwide debut of Inside Out 2. The film’s midweek numbers continued to impress, reaching a global total of $380M through Tuesday. Chambers commended the collective efforts of markets, exhibitors, and partners worldwide in making the film
In a recent development, Hannah Minghella, a veteran from Bad Robot, has been appointed as the Head of Feature Animation and Live-Action Family Film at Netflix. This move marks a significant shift in the streaming giant’s approach to its animated film division. Minghella’s departure from the J.J. Abrams-led company was amicable, indicating a positive transition
The 2024 Tony Awards came to a close with a stunning performance by the talented duo Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The actresses and singers graced the stage to present the award for Best Musical, which was ultimately
Kevin Brophy, a talented actor known for his roles in television series and films, passed away on May 11 at the age of 70. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Brophy’s family later moved to the San Fernando Valley and then to Del Mar, California where he attended high school. After graduating from the California
Maika Monroe, known for her breakout role in the horror movie It Follows, is set to star in the upcoming sequel, They Follow. She expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating that working with writer/director David Robert Mitchell has been a transformative experience. Monroe emphasized Mitchell’s brilliance and confidence in the sequel’s ability to exceed
Robert De Niro, the acclaimed actor known for his intense and powerful performances, was recently honored at the Tribeca Film Festival with a special screening of Silver Linings Playbook. The film’s director, David O. Russell, and actor Ben Stiller shared their experiences working with De Niro and the impact he had on the set. Stiller,