George Miller, the acclaimed Australian filmmaker, was recently honored at CinemaCon with the International Career Achievement in Filmmaking Award. During a discussion with Warner Bros President of International Theatrical Distribution, Andrew Cripps, Miller reflected on his journey from being a medical doctor to becoming a successful director. Despite his initial doubts about pursuing a career
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The performance of Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune Part Two in Imax theaters has been impressive since its opening on March 1st. The movie has maintained a consistent level of success week-to-week, with the steepest drop being only at -45%. In its third week, the movie even saw a decrease as low as -36%. This success can
Sony Pictures Classics’ Wicked Little Letters has performed impressively at the box office, grossing an estimated $1.5+ million in its second week of expansion. The film, directed by Thea Sharrock and starring Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley, has resonated with audiences and garnered positive word of mouth. The fact that the film is based on
Disney just dropped a bombshell ahead of CinemaCon by announcing some major updates to their upcoming movie releases. The most exciting news is the reveal of Jon Favreau’s big screen version of The Mandalorian, titled “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026. This is a significant update for Star Wars
Drafthouse Films has recently made headlines with their acquisition of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a 4K Ultra HD reconstruction of the infamous Tinto Brass movie. This new version of the film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, boasts never-before-seen footage, alternate takes, and different camera angles. Drafthouse is set to release the
The upcoming release of 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has generated significant buzz among moviegoers and critics alike. Projections from tracking service Quorum indicate that the film is expected to have a strong opening weekend, with an estimated box office haul of $54 million-$61 million. This forecast surpasses the performance
The Broadway box office experienced a significant surge last week, with the addition of five new productions and the return of one old favorite. Incredibly, 30 out of the 32 shows playing saw attendance rates at 90% capacity or higher, with a staggering 20 productions completely selling out. Among these successful newcomers were The Outsiders,
Doug Liman’s recent reboot of the cult classic, Road House, has garnered an impressive 50 million-plus viewers on Prime Video in just its first two weekends. This achievement has set a new record for Amazon, surpassing the viewership of any original movie produced for Prime Video to date. The film, shot with Imax cameras, was
In the realm of the specialty market, IFC Films’ “Late Night With The Devil” has risen to the top in its second week. This Australian horror film, directed by the Cairnes brothers, has managed to captivate audiences with its chilling storyline and impeccable performances. Starring David Dastmalchian as a troubled talk show host, the film
Following the release of Dune: Part Two, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Legendary/Warner Bros‘ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has continued to dominate the box office. This surge in box office performance comes after a period of lack of event titles in Q1 due to the strikes. The Adam Wingard directed