Lionsgate’s critically acclaimed musical film, La La Land, is making its much-awaited return to Chinese cinemas on December 22nd. After winning six Oscars, the movie left an indelible mark on the global box office, grossing an impressive $470 million, with $35 million coming from China alone. Arguably one of the most successful original live-action movie
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Searchlight Pictures’ latest film, “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, made a remarkable impact during its opening weekend. Playing at nine theaters across four markets, the film achieved an outstanding per-screen average of $72,000, resulting in an estimated three-day total of $644,000. This impressive performance places “Poor Things” as the fall season’s best limited opening
The Japanese animation film, The Boy and the Heron, is poised to make a significant impact at the box office with an impressive opening weekend. The movie, produced by Studio Ghibli and Gkids and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, is projected to earn over $10 million in its debut. This estimate is based on
In an exciting development for Cineworld Group, Thomas Song has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With his extensive background in finance and strategic planning, Song is set to take the company to new heights. This announcement comes after a thorough search process, and Song’s appointment is seen as a crucial step
In an exciting turn of events, A24, the renowned specialty film studio, has recently entered into a new exclusive multiyear pay-one output agreement with HBO and Max. This deal comes in the wake of A24’s previous pay-one deal with Showtime expiring, marking a significant shift in distribution for the studio’s movies. Under this agreement, both
Broadway box office and ticket prices experienced a sharp decline last week, following the previous week’s inflated numbers during the Thanksgiving holiday. The combined total gross for all 26 productions plummeted by 14%, resulting in a meager $29,568,897. This significant drop indicates a noticeable decrease in audience spending. The average ticket price for the week
In a world where streaming services dominate the entertainment landscape, it’s no surprise that another highly anticipated film, “Saltburn,” is making its way to Prime Video. Directed by Emerald Fennell, who won an Oscar for her work on “Promising Young Woman,” this gothic romance thriller is set to captivate audiences worldwide when it becomes available
Three unique and original movies are making their mark in the specialty market, showcasing their depth and breadth as awards season gears up. One of these films, Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage, has experienced a solid expansion and captivated audiences with its nerdy protagonist who starts randomly appearing in people’s dreams. The movie has seen
Animal, the latest Bollywood film starring Ranbir Kapoor, is generating a lot of buzz as it prepares for its North American opening day. With Thursday previews raking in just over $1.25 million, it seems that Animal is poised to have the biggest Bollywood opening day since last year’s Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva. This Hindi revenge
Warner Bros/DC’s highly anticipated film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is set to hit theaters on December 22. With Christmas Day falling on a Monday this year, the film is projected to have a four-day opening weekend of $50M-$60M. While this may seem lower compared to the first Aquaman’s opening weekend of $67.8M, it’s important
Queen fans around the world are in for a treat as Imax, in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films, is set to release the digitally remastered version of “Queen Rock Montreal”. This legendary concert film, directed by the late Saul Swimmer, captures Queen’s live performance in Montreal in November 1981. A Glorious Trip Down
AMC’s latest concert movie release, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” is bucking the trend of the post-Thanksgiving/early December slump at the box office. With a projected global opening of $30-40 million, this film is set to make a splash. As the second movie ever to be widely distributed by an exhibitor, it follows in the
IMAX, a global leader in cinema technology, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Pathé Cinemas in Europe. This new agreement includes the installation of five new IMAX with Laser systems, four of which will be located in France. The partnership also extends to distribution, with IMAX and Pathé Live set to release
Saltburn, a dark-comedy film by Emerald Fennell, had an impressive box office debut, expanding from seven screens to 1,566. The Amazon/MGM production earned $1.73 million for the three-day weekend and $2.7 million for the five-day Thanksgiving frame. This success can be attributed to the film’s strong core group of theaters, particularly in the coastal regions,
Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated film, Napoleon, has taken the world by storm, surpassing all expectations at the box office. With an estimated gross of $21 million worldwide as of Thursday, the action epic is now projected to have a five-day global opening of $70 million to $73 million, with $40 million coming from the international
In the realm of film production, box office previews carry significant weight as they serve as a barometer for a movie’s potential success. This critical analysis focuses on two recent releases: Apple Original Productions’ “Napoleon” and Disney’s “Wish”. By examining their preview performance and comparing it to other films, we can gain insights into their
The week leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday saw a decline of 7% in the Broadway box office. The 29 shows brought in a total of $27,060,113 in receipts. This decrease in revenue can be attributed to a variety of factors, including lower attendance and drops in box office for most productions. Attendance for the