Sony Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman has reason to celebrate as the studio received four Golden Globe nominations for its recent releases. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and the R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings” have both contributed to the studio’s success in the awards season. This recognition highlights Sony’s commitment to delivering quality films. Among
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Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, has proven to be a strong contender at the box office. In its fifth week, the film grossed $2 million on 750 screens, bringing its total earnings to an impressive $14.2 million. The film has also garnered numerous Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture
It is a challenging time for specialty film releases, particularly after the holiday season and amidst the bustling awards season. However, there is one film that is demanding attention this weekend – “A Storm Foretold.” Directed by Christoffer Guldbrandsen and distributed by Abramorama, this documentary sheds light on the MAGA movement and the infamous January
The final week of 2023 proved to be a double celebration on Broadway, with many shows experiencing a surge in box office numbers. Among them, Disney’s The Lion King emerged as the clear winner, grossing a staggering $4,316,629. Not only did the musical set a house record at the Minskoff Theatre, but it also established
The film industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, with overlapping strikes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic limiting the availability of new releases. As a result, it is estimated that the domestic movie box office could experience a staggering loss of one billion dollars in 2024. However, amidst these challenges, a crucial
In a year without the usual blockbuster releases like Avatar or Spider-Man, Warner Bros has managed to give the holiday season a much-needed boost. Releasing three tentpole movies in December, the studio has seen tremendous success both domestically and internationally. With a combined gross of $700 million so far, Warner Bros has come out on
In a surprising turn of events, the motion picture industry has achieved an unprecedented milestone with a $9 billion-plus year at the domestic box office. This remarkable accomplishment was made possible despite the absence of a mega-tentpole release during the holiday season and the challenges posed by the double strikes in Q4. Instead, a diverse
Christmas week brought a glimmer of hope for the film industry, with an estimated total box office revenue of $281.4 million. This marked a 14% increase compared to the same week in the previous year. Despite the ongoing pandemic, moviegoing proved to be healthy, especially for a diverse range of films that catered to families.
It’s an unusual and somewhat disappointing scene at the holiday box office. Typically, this time of year sees a major blockbuster dominating the market, but this year there is no clear winner. Instead, we have a mix of underperforming films and a lackluster overall performance. One standout film on Wednesday was Warner Bros.’ “Wonka,” which
The aftermath of Christmas has always been a lucrative time for the film industry, with moviegoers flocking to theaters to continue the holiday cheer. However, this year’s post-Christmas box office results took a surprising turn, as Warner Bros’ “Wonka” claimed the top spot with a disappointing $8.9 million. This figure marks the second lowest earnings