The highly anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is creating quite the stir before its official release. According to various box office sources, the film is on track to break records for an R-rated movie with its preview night numbers. The current estimates indicate that it could reach $35M, but
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Imax experienced a decrease in revenue and profit in the last quarter, with sales falling by 9% to $89 million for the three months ended in June. This decline was accompanied by a drop in adjusted EBITDA by 14% to $31 million and adjusted earnings per share to 18 cents from 26 cents in the
AMC Entertainment, a giant theater chain, faced financial challenges in the second quarter as revenue fell due to fewer films hitting the screens. The Hollywood actors and writers strikes contributed to the decline in total revenues, dropping to just over $1 billion from $1.35.9 billion a year ago. As a result, AMC swung to a
Regency’s historic Westwood Village and Bruin theaters are sadly closing this week as their leases come to an end. With the last day of operation being July 25th, these iconic theaters have served the Hollywood community and patrons alike for the past 14 years. The Westwood Fox Village, known for its 170-foot Spanish Revival Art
The recent success of the movie Twisters serves as a testament to Hollywood’s ability to reconnect with audiences in the middle and southern parts of the U.S. that have felt overlooked in recent years. By focusing on a weather phenomenon that impacts these regions frequently, Universal, Warner Bros., and Amblin managed to capture the attention
The reboot of the 1996 film “Twisters,” co-written by Michael Crichton, has had an impressive start at the box office. With around $7 million in preview sales from Wednesday night’s fan Imax/PLF showtimes and Thursday previews starting at 5 p.m., the movie is generating significant buzz. Initial forecasts predicted a $50 million opening, but with
Twisters, the latest installment in the Amblin-produced franchise, has made a significant impact at the U.S. and Canadian box office. With an impressive $50M weekend debut, it has already surpassed the original 1996 movie’s opening numbers of $41M. Additionally, the film has garnered $12.5M from 38 international markets in just one day. Universal is handling
Greta Gerwig, the acclaimed filmmaker, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Pioneer of the Year Award by the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF). This prestigious award is given to individuals in the motion picture industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, community service, and philanthropic commitment. The ceremony, set to take place on
NEON’s latest horror movie, Longlegs, has taken the industry by storm with its impressive $2.5M-$3M previews. This unexpected success has sparked excitement among distributors and movie enthusiasts alike. Longlegs has surpassed all expectations by becoming the highest-grossing Thursday night preview in NEON’s history, outshining previous hits like Immaculate. With such a strong start, industry insiders
The news of Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 being delayed from its release date of Aug. 16 comes as a surprise following the disappointing performance of Chapter 1 at the box office over the July 4th frame. The decision to delay the release of Chapter 2 was made to give the