Worldwide box office April 12-14 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world) Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros) $49.2m $436.5m $33.7m $278.6m 72 2. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) $31.4m $452.6m $25.9m $279m 82 3. Civil War (A24) $30m $30m $4.3m $4.3m 18 4. Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram (Toho) $21.8m $21.8m $21.8m $21.8m 1 5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony) $16.6m $160m $10.8m $63m 59 6. The Boy And The Heron (various) $12.4m $294.2m $12.4m $247.4m 19 7. Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros) $11.5m $683.9m $7.2m $411.8m 77 8. The First Omen (Disney) $11.5m $35.4m $7.7m $20.8m 52 9. Suga - Agust D Tour ‘D-Day’ The Movie...
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Disney revealed on Monday that its musical animated feature Wish, starring Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) and Chris Pine (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) garnered 13.2 million views globally in its first five days streaming on Disney+.
This amounts to the third biggest premiere on the service, behind those of Encanto and Frozen 2, with a view being defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
Earlier this year securing a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature, Wish takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars,...
This amounts to the third biggest premiere on the service, behind those of Encanto and Frozen 2, with a view being defined as total stream time divided by runtime.
Earlier this year securing a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature, Wish takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha (DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe — the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine) — to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Wish” reached 13.2 million views in its first five days on Disney+, where it debuted on April 3 after a November 2023 theatrical release.
That makes the film the No. 3 most-viewed streaming premiere for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film, trailing “Encanto,” which debuted in theaters in November 2021 before streaming on Disney+ that December, and “Frozen 2,” which released theatrically November 2019 an arrived on streaming the following March. Exact viewership data for those titles is unavailable.
This ranking does not include animated films from other Disney studios, however. For example, Pixar’s “Elemental” debuted with 26.4 million views in five days, which was touted as Disney+’s biggest movie premiere of 2023 — live action or animated — and made the service’s top 10 of all time.
At the box office, “Wish” debuted with a weak $31.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend after originally being projected to earn $45-50 million. For comparison, “Encanto” opened with $40.3 million in five days,...
That makes the film the No. 3 most-viewed streaming premiere for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film, trailing “Encanto,” which debuted in theaters in November 2021 before streaming on Disney+ that December, and “Frozen 2,” which released theatrically November 2019 an arrived on streaming the following March. Exact viewership data for those titles is unavailable.
This ranking does not include animated films from other Disney studios, however. For example, Pixar’s “Elemental” debuted with 26.4 million views in five days, which was touted as Disney+’s biggest movie premiere of 2023 — live action or animated — and made the service’s top 10 of all time.
At the box office, “Wish” debuted with a weak $31.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend after originally being projected to earn $45-50 million. For comparison, “Encanto” opened with $40.3 million in five days,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning swan song The Boy and the Heron has taken flight at China’s box office in a major way.
The enigmatic Studio Ghibli hit opened in China on Wednesday and soared to $13.7 million (Rmb 99.1 million), nudging aside Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s prior box office champ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which brought in $5.2 million for the day, according to data from regional consultancy Artisan Gateway.
The Miyazaki masterpiece then set a new record Thursday for the biggest single-day performance ever by a non-Chinese animated film, earning $23.7 million (Rmb 171.5 million). Disney Animation’s Frozen 2 was the former record holder with Rmb 167.6 million in ticket sales Nov. 23, 2019.
The Boy and the Heron released midweek to take advantage of China’s Qingming public holiday, which fell on Thursday this year. Traditionally an occasion for paying respects to one’s ancestors, the Qingming...
The enigmatic Studio Ghibli hit opened in China on Wednesday and soared to $13.7 million (Rmb 99.1 million), nudging aside Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s prior box office champ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which brought in $5.2 million for the day, according to data from regional consultancy Artisan Gateway.
The Miyazaki masterpiece then set a new record Thursday for the biggest single-day performance ever by a non-Chinese animated film, earning $23.7 million (Rmb 171.5 million). Disney Animation’s Frozen 2 was the former record holder with Rmb 167.6 million in ticket sales Nov. 23, 2019.
The Boy and the Heron released midweek to take advantage of China’s Qingming public holiday, which fell on Thursday this year. Traditionally an occasion for paying respects to one’s ancestors, the Qingming...
- 4/5/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kung Fu Panda 4 India Box Office Day 12; Beats Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Kung Fu Panda is back, and Indian audiences can’t get enough! The animated martial arts film, directed by Mike Mitchell, has clawed its way to impressive box office numbers in its first twelve days. Read further to know how Kung Fu Panda 4 is creating new records at the Indian box office.
As of its second Tuesday, Kung Fu Panda 4 boasts an estimated collection of 26.75 crore, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (26 crore) at the Indian box office. This early success indicates a bright future for Po and the Furious Five. The film will likely dethrone Skyfall (30 crore) and Ant-Man And The Wasp (30.60 crore) in the coming days. However, a true test awaits: can Kung Fu Panda 4 conquer the titans of The Dark Knight Rises (33 crore...
Kung Fu Panda is back, and Indian audiences can’t get enough! The animated martial arts film, directed by Mike Mitchell, has clawed its way to impressive box office numbers in its first twelve days. Read further to know how Kung Fu Panda 4 is creating new records at the Indian box office.
As of its second Tuesday, Kung Fu Panda 4 boasts an estimated collection of 26.75 crore, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (26 crore) at the Indian box office. This early success indicates a bright future for Po and the Furious Five. The film will likely dethrone Skyfall (30 crore) and Ant-Man And The Wasp (30.60 crore) in the coming days. However, a true test awaits: can Kung Fu Panda 4 conquer the titans of The Dark Knight Rises (33 crore...
- 3/27/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Kung Fu Panda 4 India Box Office Collection Day 11 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Kung Fu Panda 4 is proving to be a formidable force at the Indian box office. With an estimated 25.96 crore net collection in its first 11 days, the animated movie has delivered a solid performance, exceeding expectations. Read further to learn about the Kung Fu Panda 4 box office collection in India.
While its opening week collection of 16.95 crore fell short of some predictions, Kung Fu Panda 4 displayed impressive staying power. The second weekend witnessed the third-highest collection for an animation film in India, only trailing behind giants like Frozen 2. This resilience is even more remarkable considering Spider-Verse 2, which achieved similar second-weekend numbers, had a much stronger opening.
Here’s what’s fueling the film’s momentum:
Strong Second Weekend: The film witnessed a mere 35% drop from its opening weekend, a testament to its ability to retain audiences.
Kung Fu Panda 4 is proving to be a formidable force at the Indian box office. With an estimated 25.96 crore net collection in its first 11 days, the animated movie has delivered a solid performance, exceeding expectations. Read further to learn about the Kung Fu Panda 4 box office collection in India.
While its opening week collection of 16.95 crore fell short of some predictions, Kung Fu Panda 4 displayed impressive staying power. The second weekend witnessed the third-highest collection for an animation film in India, only trailing behind giants like Frozen 2. This resilience is even more remarkable considering Spider-Verse 2, which achieved similar second-weekend numbers, had a much stronger opening.
Here’s what’s fueling the film’s momentum:
Strong Second Weekend: The film witnessed a mere 35% drop from its opening weekend, a testament to its ability to retain audiences.
- 3/26/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Greta Gerwig has entered the prestigious league of filmmakers whose films have crossed the $1 billion mark in box office earnings, thanks to the summer smash Barbie. The movie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and has propelled Gerwig into the rankings as the second female director to break global and US Box Office Records. Director Jennifer Lee achieved this milestone for Disney’s Frozen II co-directing alongside Chris Buck.
Among the elite list of 54 billion-dollar grossing films are sequels, Disney remakes and iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Avatar, James Bond, The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, The Fast & The Furious Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Transformers and Disney and Pixar toons. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix joins the ranks as the most recent addition to cross the $1 billion mark at the box office.
Here’s a look at the 54 films that...
Among the elite list of 54 billion-dollar grossing films are sequels, Disney remakes and iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Avatar, James Bond, The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, The Fast & The Furious Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Transformers and Disney and Pixar toons. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix joins the ranks as the most recent addition to cross the $1 billion mark at the box office.
Here’s a look at the 54 films that...
- 3/20/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ subscribers’ wish has come true, as the Mouse House’s latest animated movie is now available to stream from home.
“Wish” takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where everyone carries their own “wish” around with them. Ariana DeBose plays 17-year-old Asha, who applies to become the apprentice of King Magnifico, voiced by Chris Pine. However, Asha soon finds that Magnifico is stealing the wishes from his people, under the benevolent guise of freeing everyone from their chief desires.
Sream "Wish" On Disney+
One night, Asha makes a wish so big that it calls forth a glowing yellow star, a cute character aptly named Star. Asha and Star then face off against Magnifico, who, threatened by the prospect of losing his royal power, has turned to dark magic. Accompanied by her friends and family, Asha works to restore the wishes of the kingdom and save her people from Magnifico’s corruption.
“Wish” takes place in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where everyone carries their own “wish” around with them. Ariana DeBose plays 17-year-old Asha, who applies to become the apprentice of King Magnifico, voiced by Chris Pine. However, Asha soon finds that Magnifico is stealing the wishes from his people, under the benevolent guise of freeing everyone from their chief desires.
Sream "Wish" On Disney+
One night, Asha makes a wish so big that it calls forth a glowing yellow star, a cute character aptly named Star. Asha and Star then face off against Magnifico, who, threatened by the prospect of losing his royal power, has turned to dark magic. Accompanied by her friends and family, Asha works to restore the wishes of the kingdom and save her people from Magnifico’s corruption.
- 3/18/2024
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
With a solid offshore hold, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is closing in on $500M globally. The overseas weekend brought in $51.2M across 73 markets, a 40% drop versus last session (-37% excluding China). The international box office cume through Sunday is $289.4M, and worldwide the running total is $494.7M. The latter figure means the film has already surpassed Villeneuve’s 2021 Dune worldwide.
Internationally in like-for-like markets and at today’s exchange rates, the Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment sequel is tracking 67% ahead of 2021’s Dune, 47% bigger than Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 20% over Godzilla Vs Kong, 7% above Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and 3% ahead of both Ready Player One and The Batman.
Japan was the new bow this session with $1.7M including previews; that’s 22% above the opening weekend of Dune.
Villeneuve recently visited China in support of Dune 2, and the sophomore frame there added $9.8M for a local cume of $36.1M.
Internationally in like-for-like markets and at today’s exchange rates, the Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment sequel is tracking 67% ahead of 2021’s Dune, 47% bigger than Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 20% over Godzilla Vs Kong, 7% above Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and 3% ahead of both Ready Player One and The Batman.
Japan was the new bow this session with $1.7M including previews; that’s 22% above the opening weekend of Dune.
Villeneuve recently visited China in support of Dune 2, and the sophomore frame there added $9.8M for a local cume of $36.1M.
- 3/17/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Sterling K. Brown is popularly known for portraying Randall Pearson in NBC’s This Is Us from 2016 to 2022. He has also appeared in the NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. With his stature as an actor in addition to appearing in critically acclaimed projects, the actor is regarded as one of the most influential people in the world.
Sterling K. Brown portrayed the character of N’Jobu in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther in 2018. He has been a part of projects including Waves, Marshall, Frozen II, and more. The actor recently appeared in American Fiction for which he received the Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Academy Awards 2024. Sterling K. Brown’s endearing reaction to holding a friend’s award is the most inspiring thing on the Internet.
Sterling K. Brown, Jeffrey Wright, and Erika Alexander,
Sterling K. Brown’s endearing reaction...
Sterling K. Brown portrayed the character of N’Jobu in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther in 2018. He has been a part of projects including Waves, Marshall, Frozen II, and more. The actor recently appeared in American Fiction for which he received the Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Academy Awards 2024. Sterling K. Brown’s endearing reaction to holding a friend’s award is the most inspiring thing on the Internet.
Sterling K. Brown, Jeffrey Wright, and Erika Alexander,
Sterling K. Brown’s endearing reaction...
- 3/11/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Disney delivered a bit of a shocker recently when CEO Bob Iger personally revealed during an earnings report that "Moana 2" is headed to theaters. What's more, the surprise sequel is arriving later this year and has even gotten a very brief teaser trailer. This was, to say the least, unexpected as we usually hear about these things years in advance. So, why the surprise reveal? The Mouse House decided that a planned "Moana" TV series for Disney+ would actually be better suited as a theatrically released movie. So, here we are. There is much to be said, but it's a move that ultimately makes sense (at least in the short term) and one that indirectly says much about the state of the streaming business.
"We were impressed by what we saw, and knew it deserved a theatrical release," said Iger during the company's earnings call, explaining the decision to turn...
"We were impressed by what we saw, and knew it deserved a theatrical release," said Iger during the company's earnings call, explaining the decision to turn...
- 2/8/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
2023 marked 100 years of the Walt Disney Animation Studios, celebrating a full century of groundbreaking and beloved generational classics that revolutionized the landscape of animated cinema, forever. To honor the institution's legacy, Disney put out "Wish," the company's first original fairy tale that was unfortunately met with less-than-stellar reviews, and the charming short film "Once Upon a Studio," which although well received, failed to earn a nomination at the Academy Awards for Best Animated Short. In fact, "Wish" was also shut out of the Best Animated Feature race, indicating that the House of Mouse is no longer the untouchable empire it once was and that resting on their legendary laurels isn't going to cut it anymore. It certainly must be a pretty tough pill for those working at Disney to swallow, especially those who are fighting tooth-and-nail to bring the company through its evolutionary next step.
It was announced in early 2023 that sequels to "Zootopia,...
It was announced in early 2023 that sequels to "Zootopia,...
- 2/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
It’s early afternoon on a Friday when Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood pick up the phone, just five days before they are set to debut as the new Seymour and Audrey in off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors.
Both are on their way to the Westside Theatre stage for their first top-to-bottom run-through, taking over the complicated but beloved characters based on Roger Corman’s 1960 horror comedy and deftly adapted for the stage by theater legends Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music).
Now in the fifth year of the U.S. revival of the dark goings-on of a Skid Row flower shop, several notable names have left their mark on the show: Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan, Conrad Ricamora, Corbin Bleu, Constance Wu, Maude Apatow, Tammy Blanchard and Lena Hall. But none quite like this, as an intentional leap together among friends.
As the interview begins,...
Both are on their way to the Westside Theatre stage for their first top-to-bottom run-through, taking over the complicated but beloved characters based on Roger Corman’s 1960 horror comedy and deftly adapted for the stage by theater legends Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music).
Now in the fifth year of the U.S. revival of the dark goings-on of a Skid Row flower shop, several notable names have left their mark on the show: Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan, Conrad Ricamora, Corbin Bleu, Constance Wu, Maude Apatow, Tammy Blanchard and Lena Hall. But none quite like this, as an intentional leap together among friends.
As the interview begins,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Worldwide Box Office: MCU vs Dceu (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Two of the biggest superhero universes, MCU and Dceu, have always found themselves in a pool of comparisons, and even fans of these respective universes are often at loggerheads on social media. At present, the situation on both sides isn’t that good as films have failed to match the expectations. So, let’s look at the worldwide box office of the last 5 films from each universe!
MCU’s current status
Talking about the current situation, MCU isn’t enjoying the best of its run as films aren’t living up to their expectations. Apart from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, none of the recent releases has managed to garner positive outcomes. Yes, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever did good business, but it wasn’t up to the mark if compared with the first installment.
The next big release is now...
Two of the biggest superhero universes, MCU and Dceu, have always found themselves in a pool of comparisons, and even fans of these respective universes are often at loggerheads on social media. At present, the situation on both sides isn’t that good as films have failed to match the expectations. So, let’s look at the worldwide box office of the last 5 films from each universe!
MCU’s current status
Talking about the current situation, MCU isn’t enjoying the best of its run as films aren’t living up to their expectations. Apart from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, none of the recent releases has managed to garner positive outcomes. Yes, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever did good business, but it wasn’t up to the mark if compared with the first installment.
The next big release is now...
- 1/26/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Aquaman 2 Nears Oppenheimer’s Lifetime Collection In China ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Aquaman 2 has saved itself from an embarrassment at the worldwide box office by achieving some important milestones for Dceu (DC Extended Universe). Out of all territories, China has contributed a good chunk of business, and the film is still adding some numbers to its tally during its extended-release. Keep reading to know more!
Aquaman 2 is to be in Chinese theatres till mid-February
For those who don’t know, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom would have ended its run in China a few days back, but thankfully, it has got an extension for screening till February 16. This extension is helping the film keep the scoreboard ticking, and in the next few days, it’ll allow the biggie to cross the lifetime collection of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Aquaman 2’s current status in China
Even though on the lower side, Aquaman...
Aquaman 2 has saved itself from an embarrassment at the worldwide box office by achieving some important milestones for Dceu (DC Extended Universe). Out of all territories, China has contributed a good chunk of business, and the film is still adding some numbers to its tally during its extended-release. Keep reading to know more!
Aquaman 2 is to be in Chinese theatres till mid-February
For those who don’t know, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom would have ended its run in China a few days back, but thankfully, it has got an extension for screening till February 16. This extension is helping the film keep the scoreboard ticking, and in the next few days, it’ll allow the biggie to cross the lifetime collection of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Aquaman 2’s current status in China
Even though on the lower side, Aquaman...
- 1/25/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
If you wish upon a star, Disney’s latest animated film, Wish, will come to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD platforms sooner than you think. A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios‘ Wish becomes available to view at home through digital retailers on January 23. Participating platforms include Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, with 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD versions landing on shelves on March 12.
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
Here’s the official synopsis for Wish:
In this animated musical-comedy, Asha (Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one brave human connects with the magic of the stars,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Kristen Stewart has become one of our most celebrated actors. It's an admittedly surprising outcome, given that her big break came in the YA blockbuster "Twilight." Ever since that saga ended though, Stewart has been very picky about the blockbuster films she's taken part in. In 2019, she decided to have a bite at that apple once more with "Charlie's Angels." The movie didn't perform particularly well at the time -- and now, Stewart has revealed that she did not enjoy making the reboot either.
Variety recently sat down with Stewart in honor of her upcoming film "Love Lies Bleeding," which made /Film's most anticipated movies of 2024. During the sit-down, Steward was fed lines from her career and at one point one from "Charlie's Angels" came up in the form of, "Did you know that it takes men an additional seven seconds to perceive a woman as a threat compared to a man?...
Variety recently sat down with Stewart in honor of her upcoming film "Love Lies Bleeding," which made /Film's most anticipated movies of 2024. During the sit-down, Steward was fed lines from her career and at one point one from "Charlie's Angels" came up in the form of, "Did you know that it takes men an additional seven seconds to perceive a woman as a threat compared to a man?...
- 1/11/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Oppenheimer studio’s top two performers.
Universal Pictures ended 2023 as the dominant Hollywood studio at the global, North American and international box office for the first time since 2015, ending a dominant run by Disney reaching back to 2016.
Universal Pictures, which released 24 films compared to 17 from Disney, earned $1.94bn at the North American box office, while international added $2.97bn for a $4.91bn global haul, the studio executives said on Tuesday.
This was just enough to edge out Disney, which despite a difficult year with several flops, managed $1.9bn in North America, $2.92bn internationally, and $4.83bn at the global box office.
Universal Pictures ended 2023 as the dominant Hollywood studio at the global, North American and international box office for the first time since 2015, ending a dominant run by Disney reaching back to 2016.
Universal Pictures, which released 24 films compared to 17 from Disney, earned $1.94bn at the North American box office, while international added $2.97bn for a $4.91bn global haul, the studio executives said on Tuesday.
This was just enough to edge out Disney, which despite a difficult year with several flops, managed $1.9bn in North America, $2.92bn internationally, and $4.83bn at the global box office.
- 1/2/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Oppenheimer studio’s top two performers.
Universal Pictures ended 2023 as the dominant Hollywood studio at the global, North American and international box office for the first time since 2015, ending a dominant run by Disney reaching back to 2016.
Universal Pictures, which released 24 films compared to 17 from Disney, earned a combined $1.9bn at the North American box office, while international added $2.9bn for a $4.9bn global haul, the studio executives said on Tuesday.
This was just enough to edge out Disney, which despite a difficult year with several flops, managed $1.9bn in North America, $2.9bn internationally, and...
Universal Pictures ended 2023 as the dominant Hollywood studio at the global, North American and international box office for the first time since 2015, ending a dominant run by Disney reaching back to 2016.
Universal Pictures, which released 24 films compared to 17 from Disney, earned a combined $1.9bn at the North American box office, while international added $2.9bn for a $4.9bn global haul, the studio executives said on Tuesday.
This was just enough to edge out Disney, which despite a difficult year with several flops, managed $1.9bn in North America, $2.9bn internationally, and...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Oppenheimer studio’s top two performers.
Leading the Hollywood studio 2023 box office rankings, Universal Pictures’ releases grossed a combined $1.94bn at the North American box office, while international added $2.97bn for a $4.91bn global haul, the studio executives said on Tuesday.
The studio became the first in 2023 to cross the $1bn threshold and posted five number one debuts, led by The Super Mario Bros. Movie which ended 2023 as the second highest-grossing film of the year in North America on $575m.
The other number one debuts were Fast X ($146.1m), Five Nights At Freddy’s ($137.3m), The Exorcist: Believer...
Leading the Hollywood studio 2023 box office rankings, Universal Pictures’ releases grossed a combined $1.94bn at the North American box office, while international added $2.97bn for a $4.91bn global haul, the studio executives said on Tuesday.
The studio became the first in 2023 to cross the $1bn threshold and posted five number one debuts, led by The Super Mario Bros. Movie which ended 2023 as the second highest-grossing film of the year in North America on $575m.
The other number one debuts were Fast X ($146.1m), Five Nights At Freddy’s ($137.3m), The Exorcist: Believer...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
In the six years since the film academy’s music branch first incorporated 15-candidate shortlists into their annual Oscar nominations voting process, a total of 24 films have each been named semi-finalists for both Best Original Score and Best Original Song. This includes five 2023 releases – “American Symphony,” “Barbie,” “The Color Purple,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” – which constitute one of the largest groups of double dippers so far. Whether each will ultimately be nominated for both, one, or neither of the music awards remains to be seen, but some insight can be gained by analyzing the fates of their 19 predecessors.
Last year, the roster of dual music shortlist entrants grew by four with the inclusion of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.” Those films all subsequently became Oscar nominees in some capacity,...
Last year, the roster of dual music shortlist entrants grew by four with the inclusion of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.” Those films all subsequently became Oscar nominees in some capacity,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
A Disney Animation executive just offered an update on Frozen 3.
Frozen 2 remains the most successful Disney Animation film to date, having earned a whopping $1.45 billion at the global box office. So, it’s surprising it took until February 2023 for a third movie to be officially announced.
It wasn't as long before the next movie in the franchise was announced though, with Disney’s CEO Bob Iger recently announcing that a Frozen 4 is also in the works.
Read full article on The Direct.
Frozen 2 remains the most successful Disney Animation film to date, having earned a whopping $1.45 billion at the global box office. So, it’s surprising it took until February 2023 for a third movie to be officially announced.
It wasn't as long before the next movie in the franchise was announced though, with Disney’s CEO Bob Iger recently announcing that a Frozen 4 is also in the works.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/26/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Top 10 Hollywood Grossers At The Worldwide Box Office In 2023 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Finally, 2023 is ending, and it’s been a mixed bag for Hollywood at the worldwide box office. Many biggies like Mission Impossible 7, The Marvels, and Fast X failed to make it big, while some performed way better than expected, and the biggest example is Barbie. The film finished at the top in the highest Hollywood grossers of the year. Keep reading to know more!
Films in $1 billion club
Speaking about the big success in 2023, only 2 films crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. Margot Robbie’s Barbie was released amid a high-voltage clash with Christopher Nolan’s directorial, Oppenheimer. Despite the competition, it became a blockbuster with a business of $1.44 billion.
Another film is The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Despite mixed reviews, the film did really well with the family audience and enjoyed a long theatrical run.
Finally, 2023 is ending, and it’s been a mixed bag for Hollywood at the worldwide box office. Many biggies like Mission Impossible 7, The Marvels, and Fast X failed to make it big, while some performed way better than expected, and the biggest example is Barbie. The film finished at the top in the highest Hollywood grossers of the year. Keep reading to know more!
Films in $1 billion club
Speaking about the big success in 2023, only 2 films crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. Margot Robbie’s Barbie was released amid a high-voltage clash with Christopher Nolan’s directorial, Oppenheimer. Despite the competition, it became a blockbuster with a business of $1.44 billion.
Another film is The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Despite mixed reviews, the film did really well with the family audience and enjoyed a long theatrical run.
- 12/24/2023
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Aquaman 2 Vs The Marvels Day 1 Box Office (North America) (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Finally, the much-awaited Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, aka Aquaman 2, has arrived at the North American box office. Ever since the projections made their way out, it was on the cards that the film was going to take a slower start. In isolation, the numbers looked decent, but considering the sequel factor, they were surprisingly low. Now let’s see how it fared in the domestic market on its day 1.
Directed by James Wan, the film is a sequel to Aquaman, released in 2018. It marks the end of Dceu (DC Extended Universe), and the future of the superhero headlined by Jason Momoa looks shabby in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Dcu (DC Universe). While it arrived in the domestic market on Friday, it saw its early rollout in other markets.
Aquaman 2 takes a decent start
Aquaman 2 made...
Finally, the much-awaited Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, aka Aquaman 2, has arrived at the North American box office. Ever since the projections made their way out, it was on the cards that the film was going to take a slower start. In isolation, the numbers looked decent, but considering the sequel factor, they were surprisingly low. Now let’s see how it fared in the domestic market on its day 1.
Directed by James Wan, the film is a sequel to Aquaman, released in 2018. It marks the end of Dceu (DC Extended Universe), and the future of the superhero headlined by Jason Momoa looks shabby in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Dcu (DC Universe). While it arrived in the domestic market on Friday, it saw its early rollout in other markets.
Aquaman 2 takes a decent start
Aquaman 2 made...
- 12/23/2023
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom Box Office (India): Jason Momoa’s Film To Close The Year At 600 Crore For Hollywood Films In India ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The much-loved superhero film Aquaman 2 is finally ready to release in India, a day before its release in the US and other territories. The DC superhero film starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and others is releasing on December 21. And going by the past record, it might churn out some good numbers at the box office.
Connecting to the past, Aquaman was released in India in December 2018, and the film was a hit. It collected a total of 55 crore in India and registered an opening-day collection of 5.50 crore. So, looking at the loyal fan base in the territory, Aquaman 2 is also expected to work well.
However, despite a loyal fan base, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom is supposed to face a...
The much-loved superhero film Aquaman 2 is finally ready to release in India, a day before its release in the US and other territories. The DC superhero film starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and others is releasing on December 21. And going by the past record, it might churn out some good numbers at the box office.
Connecting to the past, Aquaman was released in India in December 2018, and the film was a hit. It collected a total of 55 crore in India and registered an opening-day collection of 5.50 crore. So, looking at the loyal fan base in the territory, Aquaman 2 is also expected to work well.
However, despite a loyal fan base, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom is supposed to face a...
- 12/20/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Roku released its list of the top-searched movies, TV series, actors and actresses in 2023 on its devices — compiled from more than 1.2 billion total searches in the U.S.
Boinging into the top spot: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which beat out every other movie and TV series as the No. 1 most-searched title on Roku in America for the year. (See full top 10 lists below.) The Universal movie, featuring Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, banked $1.36 billion worldwide at the box office to become the second-biggest animated movie of all time (after “Frozen II”).
Following “Super Mario Bros.” on Roku’s list of top-searched movies in 2023 were “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “M3GAN” and “The Little Mermaid.” Note that two of the biggest theatrical releases of the year — “Barbie” ($1.44 billion in worldwide box office) and “Oppenheimer” ($952 million) — are...
Boinging into the top spot: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which beat out every other movie and TV series as the No. 1 most-searched title on Roku in America for the year. (See full top 10 lists below.) The Universal movie, featuring Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, banked $1.36 billion worldwide at the box office to become the second-biggest animated movie of all time (after “Frozen II”).
Following “Super Mario Bros.” on Roku’s list of top-searched movies in 2023 were “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “M3GAN” and “The Little Mermaid.” Note that two of the biggest theatrical releases of the year — “Barbie” ($1.44 billion in worldwide box office) and “Oppenheimer” ($952 million) — are...
- 12/20/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Aquaman 2 To Score Low At The North American Box Office During The Opening Weekend? ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Jason Momoa‘s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, aka Aquaman 2, will hit North American theatres this Friday. The excitement is in the air among box office enthusiasts, but as per the projections coming in, the buzz is clearly not at a peak level on the ground. In fact, don’t be in a shock if the opening weekend collection stays below The Marvels, which was a nightmare for Marvel. Keep reading to know more!
The sequel factor isn’t working in the favor?
The goodwill of the predecessor always helps the sequel to gain the initial momentum at the box office, but here, in the case of the Aquaman sequel, things are not working on the expected lines. For those who don’t know, the first installment was released in 2018, and it did a business of $1.15 billion globally,...
Jason Momoa‘s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, aka Aquaman 2, will hit North American theatres this Friday. The excitement is in the air among box office enthusiasts, but as per the projections coming in, the buzz is clearly not at a peak level on the ground. In fact, don’t be in a shock if the opening weekend collection stays below The Marvels, which was a nightmare for Marvel. Keep reading to know more!
The sequel factor isn’t working in the favor?
The goodwill of the predecessor always helps the sequel to gain the initial momentum at the box office, but here, in the case of the Aquaman sequel, things are not working on the expected lines. For those who don’t know, the first installment was released in 2018, and it did a business of $1.15 billion globally,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Two of the most joyous cinematic moments of the year came when unlikely characters raised their voices in song. In “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Jack Black brought the house down as Bowser with his plaintive plea to “Peaches.” And Ryan Gosling stole the show in “Barbie” with his declaration of independence, “I’m Just Ken.” Sure, both tones hit our collective funny bones but they also get to our hearts.
“Peaches” is a power ballad sung by Bowser at the piano in his lair. He confesses his love for Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and reveals the motives behind his villainous activity — “everything I do, I do it for you” vibes. He is desperate to win the Princess’ hand in marriage because he loves her. Black’s voice is perfect for the song as his passion increases into a mad crescendo. It’s easily the best and most memorable part of the movie.
“Peaches” is a power ballad sung by Bowser at the piano in his lair. He confesses his love for Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and reveals the motives behind his villainous activity — “everything I do, I do it for you” vibes. He is desperate to win the Princess’ hand in marriage because he loves her. Black’s voice is perfect for the song as his passion increases into a mad crescendo. It’s easily the best and most memorable part of the movie.
- 12/19/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Box Office Records Broken By The Super Mario Bros Movie(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Super Mario Bros emerged as one of the highest-earning movies of 2023 so far, creating several other box office records. The animated movie is based on the iconic Nintendo Mario video game. It had actors like Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and others in the voice cast, and they all did a splendid job, especially Jack has been receiving a lot of praise for his voice acting and his song ‘Peaches.’
Jack reportedly wrote the lyrics of the song himself. The song is about his love for Princess Peach, and the versatile actor sang it himself. In a recent interview, Black shared his thoughts on the sequel of the video game-inspired film. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and was made on an estimated budget of $100 million.
While speaking to Variety, The Super...
Super Mario Bros emerged as one of the highest-earning movies of 2023 so far, creating several other box office records. The animated movie is based on the iconic Nintendo Mario video game. It had actors like Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and others in the voice cast, and they all did a splendid job, especially Jack has been receiving a lot of praise for his voice acting and his song ‘Peaches.’
Jack reportedly wrote the lyrics of the song himself. The song is about his love for Princess Peach, and the versatile actor sang it himself. In a recent interview, Black shared his thoughts on the sequel of the video game-inspired film. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and was made on an estimated budget of $100 million.
While speaking to Variety, The Super...
- 12/18/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Like many children born in the 1990s, I was blessed with the many animated wonders of Disney, shaped by numerous heartwarming, educational stories. Now, as an adult, I still maintain high levels of enthusiasm and anticipation for each new Disney Animation release, especially original movies. Under the guidance of directors Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn (head of story on Raya and the Last Dragon), two well-known names in animation with multiple creative at the studio, Wish combines the storytelling craftsmanship of the former, with the exciting directorial debut of Veerasunthorn, whose previous credits involve valuable contributions to many of Disney's beloved stories. // Continue Reading ›...
- 12/10/2023
- by Manuel São Bento
- firstshowing.net
‘Disney 100: A Century of Dreams’ (Photo Credit: ABC)
ABC’s celebrating all things Disney with a 20/20 special Disney 100: A Century of Dreams. The two-hour special will air on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt and will feature new stories from those with intimate knowledge of Disney’s legacy, along with rare footage from the iconic brand’s 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and Walt Disney’s grandsons Chris Miller and Walter Miller are involved in the special in new interviews. The special explores Disney’s music history with songwriter Richard Sherman, Sir Elton John, composer Alan Menken, and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about music’s role in Disney’s storytelling.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams also includes interviews with actors who’ve voiced characters in Disney’s animated productions, including Idina Menzel, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose.
ABC’s celebrating all things Disney with a 20/20 special Disney 100: A Century of Dreams. The two-hour special will air on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt and will feature new stories from those with intimate knowledge of Disney’s legacy, along with rare footage from the iconic brand’s 100 years.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mary Poppins stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and Walt Disney’s grandsons Chris Miller and Walter Miller are involved in the special in new interviews. The special explores Disney’s music history with songwriter Richard Sherman, Sir Elton John, composer Alan Menken, and singer/songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about music’s role in Disney’s storytelling.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams also includes interviews with actors who’ve voiced characters in Disney’s animated productions, including Idina Menzel, Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose.
- 12/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Five years ago, while chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios Jennifer Lee was finishing work on “Frozen II,” she mentioned to her co-director, Chris Buck, that the studio’s 100th anniversary was coming up — and asked whether he’d want to be involved in any projects pegged to the anniversary?
They didn’t have any idea what that animated feature would be but they knew that “we wanted original characters, story and music,” says Buck.
They began gathering stills from every animated feature the studio had done and pinned them to a bulletin board.
They looked at the breadth of colors and styles. From “Pinocchio’s” Jiminy Cricket to “The Princess and the Frog’s” Tiana to Judy Hopps in “Zootopia,” one thing was apparent — that these and many other characters had all made wishes on stars.
“It feels very obvious. Of course, these characters are wishing on the stars.
They didn’t have any idea what that animated feature would be but they knew that “we wanted original characters, story and music,” says Buck.
They began gathering stills from every animated feature the studio had done and pinned them to a bulletin board.
They looked at the breadth of colors and styles. From “Pinocchio’s” Jiminy Cricket to “The Princess and the Frog’s” Tiana to Judy Hopps in “Zootopia,” one thing was apparent — that these and many other characters had all made wishes on stars.
“It feels very obvious. Of course, these characters are wishing on the stars.
- 12/7/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Political drama thriller “12.12: The Day” dominated the South Korean box office for a second weekend with a $13 million haul.
Its second weekend outing topped its first session, when it earned $11.2 million, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). And the film (aka “Seoul Spring”) increased its share of the weekend’s total cinema market to a crushing 81%.
Separately, ComScore calculated that the film’s single country receipts made it the seventh highest grossing film in the world over the weekend.
After two weekends on release, “12.12: The Day” has garnered $34.2 million, making it already the sixth ranking film in Korea this year and the third biggest Korean-produced picture. On this track, it will overtake “Smugglers” before the next weekend.
In terms of admissions, “12.12: The Day” enjoyed 1.7 million ticket sales over the weekend, for a running total of 4.66 million. The traditional...
Its second weekend outing topped its first session, when it earned $11.2 million, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). And the film (aka “Seoul Spring”) increased its share of the weekend’s total cinema market to a crushing 81%.
Separately, ComScore calculated that the film’s single country receipts made it the seventh highest grossing film in the world over the weekend.
After two weekends on release, “12.12: The Day” has garnered $34.2 million, making it already the sixth ranking film in Korea this year and the third biggest Korean-produced picture. On this track, it will overtake “Smugglers” before the next weekend.
In terms of admissions, “12.12: The Day” enjoyed 1.7 million ticket sales over the weekend, for a running total of 4.66 million. The traditional...
- 12/4/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The pressure is on for the December box office after an unusual Thanksgiving feast. An epic historical drama catering to older adults and running nearly two hours and 40 minutes fed more moviegoers than a new family offering from Disney’s animation empire, which for years dominated the November holiday. (Remember that little blockbuster called Frozen, or Frozen 2, which ranks as the top Thanksgiving opener of all time?)
Heading into Thanksgiving, Disney’s original music-infused Wish — an ode to Walt Disney’s trademark “wish upon a star” mantra — was widely expected to be the peak performer with a projected North American debut of $45 million to $50 million for the Nov. 22-26 corridor. Instead, it became the latest misfire from Hollywood’s once-invincible film empire, opening to a tepid $31.6 million.
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French military commander, narrowly conquered Wish with a five-day launch of $32.8 million despite...
Heading into Thanksgiving, Disney’s original music-infused Wish — an ode to Walt Disney’s trademark “wish upon a star” mantra — was widely expected to be the peak performer with a projected North American debut of $45 million to $50 million for the Nov. 22-26 corridor. Instead, it became the latest misfire from Hollywood’s once-invincible film empire, opening to a tepid $31.6 million.
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French military commander, narrowly conquered Wish with a five-day launch of $32.8 million despite...
- 11/29/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Refresh for more….AMC’s second concert movie theatrical release, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce, hoping to liven up what is typically a dull frame at the box office –the post Thanksgiving/early December downer corridor– with what’s look like a $30M, maybe $40M global opening.
The second movie ever to be distributed wide by an exhibitor arrives moments after their first title Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which was a very bright spot at the fall box office with $250M WW, winds down on screens, and winds up in homes on Dec. 13 for digital purchase.
Sources have said for quite some time that despite the mammoth success of the Renaissance concert with ticket sales close to $600M per Live Nation back in August, which is the eighth highest-grossing concert tours of all time and the second highest-grossing concert tours by a women; the singer’s appeal is vastly different from Swift’s.
The second movie ever to be distributed wide by an exhibitor arrives moments after their first title Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which was a very bright spot at the fall box office with $250M WW, winds down on screens, and winds up in homes on Dec. 13 for digital purchase.
Sources have said for quite some time that despite the mammoth success of the Renaissance concert with ticket sales close to $600M per Live Nation back in August, which is the eighth highest-grossing concert tours of all time and the second highest-grossing concert tours by a women; the singer’s appeal is vastly different from Swift’s.
- 11/28/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
2023 has, overall, felt like an up year at the box office. We've had massive hits like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" that helped deliver a monster summer movie season, we've had original films like Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" find their audience, and horror has reigned supreme with the likes of "M3GAN" and "Five Nights at Freddy's" putting a lot of butts in seats. Disney, however, has had a down year and, as evidence of that, not a single one of the studio's mega-budget blockbusters released this year will cross the $1 billion mark.
Disney's highest-grossing movie of the year is director James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," which topped out at $845 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. That makes it the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year behind "Oppenheimer" ($950 million), "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion), and "Barbie" ($1.44 billion). From there, it's a steep drop-off, with Disney's next biggest...
Disney's highest-grossing movie of the year is director James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," which topped out at $845 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. That makes it the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year behind "Oppenheimer" ($950 million), "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion), and "Barbie" ($1.44 billion). From there, it's a steep drop-off, with Disney's next biggest...
- 11/28/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
By 2013, Idina Menzel had long established herself as a formidable Broadway star, having starred in the original productions of Rent and Wicked. She’d had some small-screen success with a recurring role on Glee, and she’d gotten some big-screen experience with the Rent film and Enchanted. But none of those vehicles propelled her career into the stratosphere like voicing the character of Elsa in the animated film Frozen. The Frozen song Let It Go became her signature song — not to mention a Top 5 pop hit. Of course, Menzel also returned to voice Elsa in Frozen II and is expected to return for the two upcoming Frozen sequels, as well. We’ve spoken to Menzel many times over the years, and she told us she’s extremely thankful to Disney for giving her the opportunity to do Frozen. (Click on the media bar below to hear Idina Menzel) https://www.
- 11/27/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Jennifer Lee, the Chief Creative Officer of Disney Animation, is teasing Frozen 3 and seemingly hints at a potential fourth film.
Although there’s not much Lee can say about the return to Arendelle, she shared that the third installment of the franchise is “so epic” they might need to make another film.
“Only what we have already shared, which is the team is hard at work, we are deeply excited about the story we are shaping together, and it’s so epic it may not fit into just one film,” Lee said in an interview.
In the same interview, Lee opened up about what has made Frozen such a classic.
“I believe it’s both the story of familial love with these two sisters, and the idea of love conquering fear,” she said, before talking about the themed-land opening at Disneyland Hong Kong, “I recently visited World of Frozen, and it is awe-inspiring.
Although there’s not much Lee can say about the return to Arendelle, she shared that the third installment of the franchise is “so epic” they might need to make another film.
“Only what we have already shared, which is the team is hard at work, we are deeply excited about the story we are shaping together, and it’s so epic it may not fit into just one film,” Lee said in an interview.
In the same interview, Lee opened up about what has made Frozen such a classic.
“I believe it’s both the story of familial love with these two sisters, and the idea of love conquering fear,” she said, before talking about the themed-land opening at Disneyland Hong Kong, “I recently visited World of Frozen, and it is awe-inspiring.
- 11/26/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week it seemed the writing was on the wall: audiences weren’t very interested in the latest Hunger Games offering. Opening to a less than expected $44.6 million combined with the general front loaded nature of franchise films, it seemed The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was going to struggle to recoup its modest (by today’s standards) $100 million budget. Well, this weekend showed that the 90% audience score is no fluke as the prequel surprisingly remained in first place with an additional 3-day take of $28.8 million, a loss of just 35%, far less than the 60% we predicted on Thursday, while its 5-day holiday results saw a solid $42 million. It would seem the odds actually were ever in their favor! You can check out Tyler Nichols’ 5/10 review here.
Second place belongs to the Ridley Scott epic Napoleon with a 3-day take of $20.4 million and a 5-day take of $32.5 million.
Second place belongs to the Ridley Scott epic Napoleon with a 3-day take of $20.4 million and a 5-day take of $32.5 million.
- 11/26/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Disney may need to find another star to wish upon.
“Wish,” the studio’s newest animated adventure, was projected to land on top of box office charts over the Thanksgiving holiday. Instead, ticket sales fell short of expectations with a weak $19.5 million over the traditional weekend and $31.7 million over the five days, and the film tumbled to third place behind Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” and Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon.”
Heading into the weekend, the musical fable “Wish” was projected to earn $35 million over the traditional weekend and $45 million to $50 million in its first five days of release. Ticket sales weren’t as catastrophic as the studio’s 2022 flop “Strange World” ($12 million over the traditional weekend and $18 million through the five days), but it didn’t come anywhere close to 2021’s “Encanto,” which opened to $40.3 over its first five days when...
“Wish,” the studio’s newest animated adventure, was projected to land on top of box office charts over the Thanksgiving holiday. Instead, ticket sales fell short of expectations with a weak $19.5 million over the traditional weekend and $31.7 million over the five days, and the film tumbled to third place behind Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” and Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon.”
Heading into the weekend, the musical fable “Wish” was projected to earn $35 million over the traditional weekend and $45 million to $50 million in its first five days of release. Ticket sales weren’t as catastrophic as the studio’s 2022 flop “Strange World” ($12 million over the traditional weekend and $18 million through the five days), but it didn’t come anywhere close to 2021’s “Encanto,” which opened to $40.3 over its first five days when...
- 11/26/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
With this year being the 100 year anniversary of The Walt Disney Company and the release of their latest animated title, Wish, we wanted to know what animated Disney film has been your favorite over the years? We stuck to films specifically released by Disney, so no Pixar titles are included. What struck me while compiling the list is the progression of their films. From the innocence of their early work to what many consider their heyday in the early 90’s to the emergence of the CGI era. For many of us, Disney films defined our youth, but which is the one that has remained with you all these years? As always, if you don’t see your favorite listed, please click “Other” and let us know what it is in the comments section as well as any fond memories you have of these timeless classics.
What is your favorite Disney Animated Film?...
What is your favorite Disney Animated Film?...
- 11/26/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
What's that line from "Wicked?" Something about "getting your dreams, it's strange but it seems a little, well, complicated." Right. It comes to mind whenever I think about Disney, and especially whenever I'm made to think about its underrated archvillain CEO, Bob Iger.
You see, the Walt Disney Company is currently harvesting fruit from the seeds Iger planted way back in 2005, when he first succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO. Eisner was nothing if not exacting and dictatorial as chief landlord of the House of Mouse, but it's hard not to have some nostalgia for his tenure. Put simply, Iger's biggest change once he stepped in was pivoting the focus from quality to quantity. With a wave of his wand, the days of carefully constructed, meticulously brainstormed, sensibly timed animated feature releases dissipated, and in came a new era of cheap and dirty overproduction.
This isn't my interpretation. Iger has said...
You see, the Walt Disney Company is currently harvesting fruit from the seeds Iger planted way back in 2005, when he first succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO. Eisner was nothing if not exacting and dictatorial as chief landlord of the House of Mouse, but it's hard not to have some nostalgia for his tenure. Put simply, Iger's biggest change once he stepped in was pivoting the focus from quality to quantity. With a wave of his wand, the days of carefully constructed, meticulously brainstormed, sensibly timed animated feature releases dissipated, and in came a new era of cheap and dirty overproduction.
This isn't my interpretation. Iger has said...
- 11/25/2023
- by Ryan Coleman
- Slash Film
The Black Friday box office saw “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” continue to stretch ahead of new releases like Disney’s animated adventure “Wish” and Apple and Sony’s historical epic “Napoleon.”
Lionsgate’s young adult drama gobbled up another $11.4 million on Friday, adding onto the $13.2 million it nabbed across Wednesday and Thursday. “Songbirds and Snakes” is looking to be the foremost beneficiary of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with rivals projecting a 40% drop over the traditional three-day frame.
Things seemed up in the air for “The Hunger Games” prequel after its $44 million opening last weekend. With a crowded theatrical marketplace and some lukewarm reviews, it wasn’t a sure thing that the Lionsgate release would still be able to draw a crowd after its fan-driven debut. But it isn’t only sticking around; it’s outpacing the newcomers. “Songbirds and Snakes” has a shot at nudging...
Lionsgate’s young adult drama gobbled up another $11.4 million on Friday, adding onto the $13.2 million it nabbed across Wednesday and Thursday. “Songbirds and Snakes” is looking to be the foremost beneficiary of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with rivals projecting a 40% drop over the traditional three-day frame.
Things seemed up in the air for “The Hunger Games” prequel after its $44 million opening last weekend. With a crowded theatrical marketplace and some lukewarm reviews, it wasn’t a sure thing that the Lionsgate release would still be able to draw a crowd after its fan-driven debut. But it isn’t only sticking around; it’s outpacing the newcomers. “Songbirds and Snakes” has a shot at nudging...
- 11/25/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy and Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Update: While The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is definitely going to rule the holiday box office, with an estimated 5-day haul of $43 million, Wish isn’t nipping as closely at its heels as anticipated. Indeed, Deadline is estimating the film will make $35-38 million, which isn’t far off from Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, which was supposed to play a distant third. The film is having a stronger box office showing than expected, with it likely to finish with $30-33 million, while also pulling in blockbuster numbers overseas. It’s another strong showing for an adult-oriented film, and while it’s not exactly Oppenheimer, it proves grown-ups like to go to movies too!
Original story: After a mediocre showing at the box office last weekend, which seemingly put a damper on Lionsgate’s franchise plans, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is rebounding...
Original story: After a mediocre showing at the box office last weekend, which seemingly put a damper on Lionsgate’s franchise plans, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is rebounding...
- 11/24/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
We’re getting some new details about the upcoming Frozen movies!
Last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a fourth Frozen movie was in the works, along with a third, which was previously announced.
“But I don’t have much to say about those films right now. Jen Lee, who created the original ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen 2,’ is hard at work with her team at Disney animation on not one but actually two stories,” Bob shared on Good Morning America.
Now in a new interview, Jen, who directed the first two Frozen movies and is the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, teased the new movies.
Keep reading to find out more…
While speaking with Disney, Jen talked about Frozen‘s impact and the magic of the World of Frozen themed area, which just opened at Hong Kong Disneyland.
“I believe it’s both the story of...
Last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a fourth Frozen movie was in the works, along with a third, which was previously announced.
“But I don’t have much to say about those films right now. Jen Lee, who created the original ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen 2,’ is hard at work with her team at Disney animation on not one but actually two stories,” Bob shared on Good Morning America.
Now in a new interview, Jen, who directed the first two Frozen movies and is the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, teased the new movies.
Keep reading to find out more…
While speaking with Disney, Jen talked about Frozen‘s impact and the magic of the World of Frozen themed area, which just opened at Hong Kong Disneyland.
“I believe it’s both the story of...
- 11/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Disney opens animation ‘Wish’; indie titles include ‘The Eternal Daughter’, ‘Girl’.
Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon becomes the widest release ever in the UK and Ireland for Sony, starting in 716 cinemas this weekend.
The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the early 19th century French leader, tops the 690-location opening of Whitney Houston biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody from December 2022.
Written by David Scarpa – who previously collaborated with Scott on All The Money In The World – Napoleon tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power, and his relationship with Empress Josephine, played in the film...
Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon becomes the widest release ever in the UK and Ireland for Sony, starting in 716 cinemas this weekend.
The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the early 19th century French leader, tops the 690-location opening of Whitney Houston biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody from December 2022.
Written by David Scarpa – who previously collaborated with Scott on All The Money In The World – Napoleon tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power, and his relationship with Empress Josephine, played in the film...
- 11/24/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses major plot points for “Wish,” currently playing in theaters.
Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods.
As the animation studio celebrates its centennial year, “Wish” pays homage to classic Disney films from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Peter Pan,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. Speaking with Variety, director Chris Buck explained they are “Disney nods” rather than easter eggs.
“We wanted to get the story to work first,” Buck says. “Once we had that, and we started going into production, we could start layering in all the nods.”
It wasn’t just fellow director Fawn Veerasunthorn and writer and Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee helping to incorporate them. According to Buck, “every artist and every department was saying, ‘What if we tried this?'”
While some are more obvious than others, Buck teases, “There are so many that are truly hidden,...
Disney’s animated feature “Wish” features over 100 nods.
As the animation studio celebrates its centennial year, “Wish” pays homage to classic Disney films from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Peter Pan,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. Speaking with Variety, director Chris Buck explained they are “Disney nods” rather than easter eggs.
“We wanted to get the story to work first,” Buck says. “Once we had that, and we started going into production, we could start layering in all the nods.”
It wasn’t just fellow director Fawn Veerasunthorn and writer and Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee helping to incorporate them. According to Buck, “every artist and every department was saying, ‘What if we tried this?'”
While some are more obvious than others, Buck teases, “There are so many that are truly hidden,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Spoilers for "Wish" follow.
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
The villains from Walt Disney Animation's feature films have traditionally been so striking and scary that the company has thought to separate them into their own brand. The brand tends to focus on Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson) from 1961's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," Ursula the Sea Witch (Pat Caroll) from 1989's "The Little Mermaid," the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) from 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Captain Hook (Hans Conreid) from 1953's "Peter Pan," Hades (James Woods) from 1997's "Hercules," and Dr. Facilier (Keith David) from 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."
Occasionally, one might find Gaston (Richard White) from 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" in the mix or Chernabog from 1940's "Fantasia." These characters are all memorable for their scary designs, their misguided lust for power or destruction, their resentment, their hatred of the world,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Disney is wishing upon a box office star this Thanksgiving, as its latest animated movie “Wish” takes on Apple and Sony’s historical drama “Napoleon.”
“Wish” is expected to come out on top this weekend, but “Napoleon” won the first box office battle in previews. “Napoleon” made $3 million in previews, which began on Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday, and “Wish” made $2.3 million.
The family-friendly animated movie about Disney’s iconic wishing star is expected to make $35 million over the typical weekend. With the extra-long Thanksgiving holiday, it could add up to between $45 million and $50 million over the five days. “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the brutal French ruler, is projected to make $16 million over the weekend and around $22 million in the extended holiday frame. Apple backed the film but Sony is distributing it, much like how Apple and Paramount rolled out “Killers of the Flower Moon.
“Wish” is expected to come out on top this weekend, but “Napoleon” won the first box office battle in previews. “Napoleon” made $3 million in previews, which began on Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday, and “Wish” made $2.3 million.
The family-friendly animated movie about Disney’s iconic wishing star is expected to make $35 million over the typical weekend. With the extra-long Thanksgiving holiday, it could add up to between $45 million and $50 million over the five days. “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the brutal French ruler, is projected to make $16 million over the weekend and around $22 million in the extended holiday frame. Apple backed the film but Sony is distributing it, much like how Apple and Paramount rolled out “Killers of the Flower Moon.
- 11/22/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Disney continues its tradition of releasing a new animated film over the holiday. Generally this release strategy has paid off with hits such as Frozen (2013- $67.3 million domestic opening), Moana (2016- $56.6 million domestic opening), Coco (2017- $50.8 million domestic opening), Ralph Breaks The Internet (2018- $56.2 million domestic opening) and Frozen II (2019- $85.9 million domestic opening). Of course the past few years saw those stellar Disney openings drop off a bit with 2021’s Encanto starting off with $27.2 million, although that movie really caught on when it hit hime video/ streaming. The same can’t be said for last years flat out bomb, Strange World which opened with just $12.1 million and finished with only $37.9 million.
This year Disney looks to right the ship with Wish, the story of a girl who wishes upon a star and that star comes to life. Basically the story Disney has been pitching us for the better part of a century!
This year Disney looks to right the ship with Wish, the story of a girl who wishes upon a star and that star comes to life. Basically the story Disney has been pitching us for the better part of a century!
- 11/22/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
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