Sony Pictures Entertainment has emerged victorious in a highly competitive bidding war, securing the theatrical distribution rights for two upcoming Apple Original Films. The two projects in question are “Wolfs,” a star-studded feature starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, and “Project Artemis,” which features the talented duo of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. This news
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Bleecker Street announced that due to the “exceptional performance and sellouts nationwide,” the theatrical run of Waitress: The Musical is being extended through the holiday season. Initially planned for just one week, the film adaptation of the beloved musical was released on 1,214 screens across the U.S. and Canada last weekend. Waitress: The Musical grossed
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
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