As part of The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic’s ourHOME campaign, Earth Day 2024 will be commemorated with an unprecedented rollout of content celebrating ourHOME’s beauty and awe. The ourHOME campaign spotlights internal and external efforts that help protect, restore, and celebrate ourHOME by highlighting creators, storytellers, and cast members for their contributions.
Beginning April 19 through April 22, Earth Day-themed content will be spotlighted across ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, Fxx, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, and Nat Geo Mundo, with ourHOME collections on Disney+ and Hulu.
Branded ourHOME, the Earth Day lineup will include programming from some of our very best storytellers and content creators, inspiring viewers to fall in love with the planet with the best Disney content.
In addition, the ourHOME brand anthem, featuring Morgan Freeman‘s voice, will air throughout the Earth Day content rollout across the Disney networks, Disney-owned Television Stations,...
Beginning April 19 through April 22, Earth Day-themed content will be spotlighted across ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, Fxx, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, and Nat Geo Mundo, with ourHOME collections on Disney+ and Hulu.
Branded ourHOME, the Earth Day lineup will include programming from some of our very best storytellers and content creators, inspiring viewers to fall in love with the planet with the best Disney content.
In addition, the ourHOME brand anthem, featuring Morgan Freeman‘s voice, will air throughout the Earth Day content rollout across the Disney networks, Disney-owned Television Stations,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Exclusive: The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic have unveiled a slate of Earth Day-themed programming as part of their global cross-platform ourHome campaign. Beginning April 19 through April 22, Earth Day-themed content will be featured across ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, Fxx, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo, with ourHome collections on Disney+ and Hulu.
Morgan Freeman will be the voice of the ourHome brand anthem, which will air throughout the Earth Day content rollout across the Disney networks, Disney Owned Television Stations and select digital platforms.
Beginning on Sunday, April 21, ABC News will launch a special week-long series for ourHome, Power of Us: People, The Climate, and Our Future, featuring innovative solutions for climate change. The series will be led by ABC News’ chief meteorologist and climate correspondent, Ginger Zee, along with the ABC News weather and climate unit. Power of Us...
Morgan Freeman will be the voice of the ourHome brand anthem, which will air throughout the Earth Day content rollout across the Disney networks, Disney Owned Television Stations and select digital platforms.
Beginning on Sunday, April 21, ABC News will launch a special week-long series for ourHome, Power of Us: People, The Climate, and Our Future, featuring innovative solutions for climate change. The series will be led by ABC News’ chief meteorologist and climate correspondent, Ginger Zee, along with the ABC News weather and climate unit. Power of Us...
- 4/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A busy holdover weekend for wide studio releases was led by the trio of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune: Part Two. And, in a soaring performance, Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar winner The Boy and the Heron swooped into China helping the market set a new Qingming holiday record.
Meanwhile, Best Picture Oscar winner Oppenheimer, boosted by its release in Japan, has now become Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie ever at the international box office.
Before we dig into all of that, there was also fresh blood in some overseas areas with Disney/20th Century Studios’ The First Omen debuting to $9.1M from 43 markets (about 76% of the offshore landscape and notably not including France and Germany which go next weekend). This is about as expected. The global bow is $17.5M.
Latin America leans in on horror and the prequel performed best in Mexico where it opened No.
Meanwhile, Best Picture Oscar winner Oppenheimer, boosted by its release in Japan, has now become Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie ever at the international box office.
Before we dig into all of that, there was also fresh blood in some overseas areas with Disney/20th Century Studios’ The First Omen debuting to $9.1M from 43 markets (about 76% of the offshore landscape and notably not including France and Germany which go next weekend). This is about as expected. The global bow is $17.5M.
Latin America leans in on horror and the prequel performed best in Mexico where it opened No.
- 4/7/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Ty Burrell is returning to ABC.
The two-time Emmy-winning Modern Family star has been tapped to star in Forgive and Forget, a multicamera comedy that has been ordered to pilot at the Disney-owned broadcast network.
From writer Eugene Garcia-Cross (The Santa Clauses, Peacock’s Punky Brewster), Forgive and Forget revolves around Hank (Burrell), the perennial life of the party, who, after an unexpected diagnosis, reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben in hopes of making new memories together.
Garcia-Cross, a 2018 graduate of NBC’s Writers on the Verge program, will also exec produce alongside Robin Shorr (Diary of a Future President, The Carmichael Show, Galavant, The Middle), who will serve as showrunner on the potential series. Burrell will also executive produce via his Desert Whale Productions banner. Forgive and Forget is produced by Disney’s 20th Television, the same studio that delivered mega-hit Modern Family.
Burrell starred in all 11 seasons...
The two-time Emmy-winning Modern Family star has been tapped to star in Forgive and Forget, a multicamera comedy that has been ordered to pilot at the Disney-owned broadcast network.
From writer Eugene Garcia-Cross (The Santa Clauses, Peacock’s Punky Brewster), Forgive and Forget revolves around Hank (Burrell), the perennial life of the party, who, after an unexpected diagnosis, reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben in hopes of making new memories together.
Garcia-Cross, a 2018 graduate of NBC’s Writers on the Verge program, will also exec produce alongside Robin Shorr (Diary of a Future President, The Carmichael Show, Galavant, The Middle), who will serve as showrunner on the potential series. Burrell will also executive produce via his Desert Whale Productions banner. Forgive and Forget is produced by Disney’s 20th Television, the same studio that delivered mega-hit Modern Family.
Burrell starred in all 11 seasons...
- 3/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Harvey Guillén is “optimistic” we’re headed toward a world with a queer Disney princess. The What We Do in the Shadows and Wish actor said this week he thinks “we are in the life span of that potentially happening.”
“I think they’re making strides in the right direction,” Guillén told ComicBook.com of Disney’s queer representation. “I think it’s hard to rebuild a wheel that’s already been in motion for a while, and it’s hard to think of a new direction, especially in where we’re at with the world, but they’re putting their best foot forward, I think. And sometimes those things take time and I’m optimistic. And like you said, if a queer princess comes along, that’d be fantastic.”
Guillén played Gabo in Disney’s recent Wish, a character inspired by Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Disney...
“I think they’re making strides in the right direction,” Guillén told ComicBook.com of Disney’s queer representation. “I think it’s hard to rebuild a wheel that’s already been in motion for a while, and it’s hard to think of a new direction, especially in where we’re at with the world, but they’re putting their best foot forward, I think. And sometimes those things take time and I’m optimistic. And like you said, if a queer princess comes along, that’d be fantastic.”
Guillén played Gabo in Disney’s recent Wish, a character inspired by Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Disney...
- 3/5/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s hard to explain exactly what inspired this list. Maybe we just wanted to rave some more about Pixar. Maybe watching Avatar again and the new sequel Avatar: The Way of Water boggled our minds. Whatever it was, it’s done, and we can’t take it back (the delete key is broken). It is kind of strange that there are so many blue movie characters. If we wanted to do, say, Best Red Characters in Movies, it would just be five pictures of Hellboy and five pictures of Darth Maul. Travel below to see our picks for the very best blue characters in movie history!
Diva Plavalaguna – The Fifth Element
We usually don’t like to highlight characters that strictly sing their dialogue but there’s something about this Diva. The fact that we can’t understand anything she says helps matters. As does the way her head...
Diva Plavalaguna – The Fifth Element
We usually don’t like to highlight characters that strictly sing their dialogue but there’s something about this Diva. The fact that we can’t understand anything she says helps matters. As does the way her head...
- 2/9/2024
- by JoBlo.com
- JoBlo.com
The trailer for Kevin Spacey’s new film, Peter Five Eight, has been released from Invincible Entertainment. The new trailer comes just a few weeks after Spacey released another of his annual Christmas video skits of him reprising his popular character from House of Cards, Frank Underwood. In his most recent entry, Spacey controversially brought in former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, to interview him in character where he teased a race for the White House. And now, Spacey is back in his first leading role since controversy plagued his image and his career in 2017. In Peter Five Eight, Spacey seemingly adopts his Underwood-esque southern drawl again until it’s revealed that he’s an undercover contract killer.
Spacey is joined by Jet Jandreau, Rebecca De Mornay and Jake Webber. The film is directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, a former visual effects artist whose credits include The Incredibles 2,...
Spacey is joined by Jet Jandreau, Rebecca De Mornay and Jake Webber. The film is directed by Michael Zaiko Hall, a former visual effects artist whose credits include The Incredibles 2,...
- 2/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” has everything you could ask for from an animated Oscar contender, including sterling reviews, stellar box office and a proven awards track record. There’s one potential hitch, though: it’s a sequel. In the history of Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, only two sequels have ever won, and they were both from the “Toy Story” franchise: “Toy Story 3” (2010) and “Toy Story 4” (2019). Can “Across the Spider-Verse” achieve the same rare feat?
SEEWhat just missed making Oscar’s Best Picture line-up: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Air,’ ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ … ? [Poll]
The following 12 sequels have been nominated for Best Animated Feature, with the only two winners highlighted in gold:
2004: “Shrek 2”
2010: “Toy Story 3”
2011: “Kung Fu Panda 2”
2011: “Puss in Boots”
2013: “Despicable Me 2”
2014: “How to Train Your Dragon 2”
2018: “Incredibles 2”
2018: “Ralph Breaks the Internet”
2019: “Toy Story 4...
SEEWhat just missed making Oscar’s Best Picture line-up: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Air,’ ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ … ? [Poll]
The following 12 sequels have been nominated for Best Animated Feature, with the only two winners highlighted in gold:
2004: “Shrek 2”
2010: “Toy Story 3”
2011: “Kung Fu Panda 2”
2011: “Puss in Boots”
2013: “Despicable Me 2”
2014: “How to Train Your Dragon 2”
2018: “Incredibles 2”
2018: “Ralph Breaks the Internet”
2019: “Toy Story 4...
- 1/31/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi Combined Net Worth 2024! (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Ellen DeGeneres is a former comedian, actress, and writer, but her stint as a TV host has reaped maximum benefits. Her talk show has earned 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. But have you ever wondered what is her net worth? Combined with her wife, Portia de Rossi, they’re queens living their kingdom-sized dream! Scroll below for all the details.
In 1978, Ellen began her showbiz journey as a standup comedian. She was soon roped in films, including Mr Wrong (1996) and The Love Letter (1999). Many would be surprised to know that she has also voiced Dory in Disney‘s Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016).
Ellen DeGeneres Net Worth 2024
Ellen is best known for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired from 2003 to 2022. As per many reports, her salary went as high as $75 million at the peak of her hosting stint. Apart from the Television chit-chat,...
Ellen DeGeneres is a former comedian, actress, and writer, but her stint as a TV host has reaped maximum benefits. Her talk show has earned 33 Daytime Emmy Awards. But have you ever wondered what is her net worth? Combined with her wife, Portia de Rossi, they’re queens living their kingdom-sized dream! Scroll below for all the details.
In 1978, Ellen began her showbiz journey as a standup comedian. She was soon roped in films, including Mr Wrong (1996) and The Love Letter (1999). Many would be surprised to know that she has also voiced Dory in Disney‘s Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016).
Ellen DeGeneres Net Worth 2024
Ellen is best known for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which aired from 2003 to 2022. As per many reports, her salary went as high as $75 million at the peak of her hosting stint. Apart from the Television chit-chat,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 continues with another challenger heading into the arena against a seasoned veteran mercenary. Episode 12 showed Cara Maria Sorbello entering the ring — and she didn’t take any money from the competitors, as she lost her elimination. So, who heads home next? Here are The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 13.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 13?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 spoilers are here, and a familiar face heads into the arena against a mercenary. According to spoilers from PinkRose, Kyland Young goes head-to-head with mercenary Brad Fiorzena. Brad loses, and Kyland heads back into the game with another win.
This marks Kyland’s third elimination win. He won against Hughie Maughan early in the season before the mercenaries entered the competition. Then, Kyland won a second time against Darrell Taylor. After Brad arrives,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead for episode 13.]
MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 13?
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 Episode 13 spoilers are here, and a familiar face heads into the arena against a mercenary. According to spoilers from PinkRose, Kyland Young goes head-to-head with mercenary Brad Fiorzena. Brad loses, and Kyland heads back into the game with another win.
This marks Kyland’s third elimination win. He won against Hughie Maughan early in the season before the mercenaries entered the competition. Then, Kyland won a second time against Darrell Taylor. After Brad arrives,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When I heard Rob Reiner was planning to direct a documentary on a true comic icon and genius named Albert Brooks, I thought “Now this will be good!” Reiner is not only a smart and talented filmmaker in his own right, but also a longtime friend of Brooks, with whom he went to high school and even co-starred with him in drama department productions. I am happy to report this HBO Original documentary, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, premiering Saturday night and then streaming on Max, not only more than met my high expectations but exceeded them.
Set in a plush dark red restaurant booth, the film is anchored simply by a conversation between Reiner and Brooks. The visual is almost identical to the opening scene of Brooks’ 1981 Modern Romance, where he and his girlfriend are breaking up,...
Set in a plush dark red restaurant booth, the film is anchored simply by a conversation between Reiner and Brooks. The visual is almost identical to the opening scene of Brooks’ 1981 Modern Romance, where he and his girlfriend are breaking up,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
After a string of movies that did poorly at the box office, Pixar looks to a critical hit from last decade to change their fortunes. But is “Inside Out 2” up to the challenge of righting the animation studio’s ship? The 2015 film did very well with critics, but wasn’t as big a hit as “Finding Dory,” “The Incredibles 2,” or “Toy Story 4.” So will the upcoming sequel fare as well as those other franchises in theaters next summer?
Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaser Trailer: Pixar’s Sequel To Its 2015 Hit Arrives In Theaters Next June at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaser Trailer: Pixar’s Sequel To Its 2015 Hit Arrives In Theaters Next June at The Playlist.
- 11/9/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Ellen DeGeneres used to open every episode of her show by dancing through the crowd, shaking it with complete strangers all in the name of fun. And she would end every episode encouraging her viewers to “Be kind to one another.” It was a mantra that would be tied to her for almost 20 years…but now rumors and allegations of a toxic work environment have shaken up the friendly foundation of Ellen D. What made her turn from the most beloved talk show host ever to becoming the very epitome of irony? Did anything really change or was it all always there? Let’s dance around this topic and find out: Wtf Happened to…Ellen DeGeneres?
But to truly understand what the fuck happened to Ellen DeGeneres, we go back to the beginning. And the beginning began when she was born on January 26th, 1958 in Metairie, LA.
Ellen began performing...
But to truly understand what the fuck happened to Ellen DeGeneres, we go back to the beginning. And the beginning began when she was born on January 26th, 1958 in Metairie, LA.
Ellen began performing...
- 11/3/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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Disney fans and physical media collectors, rejoice! This November will see the release of a gargantuan 100-film Blu-ray collection called the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection. The catch? It’ll cost you $1,499.96.
The boxed set officially releases on Nov. 14, but preorders are currently available exclusively at Walmart’s website.
Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection $1,499.96 Buy Now
The collection is packaged as a three-volume set, featuring animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar. But unlike other behemoth boxed sets, this one isn’t filled with lame direct-to video snoozers but beloved titles that includes classics and recent favorites. For example, the long-running list includes all the “Toy Story” movies, both of “The Incredibles,” “The Black Cauldron,” “Frankenweenie” and “Robin Hood.” It even includes films as recent as this...
Disney fans and physical media collectors, rejoice! This November will see the release of a gargantuan 100-film Blu-ray collection called the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection. The catch? It’ll cost you $1,499.96.
The boxed set officially releases on Nov. 14, but preorders are currently available exclusively at Walmart’s website.
Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection $1,499.96 Buy Now
The collection is packaged as a three-volume set, featuring animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar. But unlike other behemoth boxed sets, this one isn’t filled with lame direct-to video snoozers but beloved titles that includes classics and recent favorites. For example, the long-running list includes all the “Toy Story” movies, both of “The Incredibles,” “The Black Cauldron,” “Frankenweenie” and “Robin Hood.” It even includes films as recent as this...
- 9/21/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
When Is The Movie Family Switch Coming? Well, Netflix is making a new movie for children based on a book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This movie, titled “Family Switch,” was previously titled “Family Leave.” It’s inspired by Rosenthal’s book named “Bedtime for Mommy.”
You might remember that Netflix also turned another of her books, “Yes Day,” into a movie with Jennifer Garner and Jenna Ortega. Well, Jennifer Garner is in this new movie too, but Jenna Ortega is not. The movie is about people swapping bodies, kind of like in other movies where this happens.
The director of this movie is McG, who also worked on other Netflix projects. The person who wrote the script for the movie is Victoria Strouse, who worked on movies like “Finding Dory” and “Tink.”
If you want to know more about “Family Switch,” like when it will come out and who else will be in it,...
You might remember that Netflix also turned another of her books, “Yes Day,” into a movie with Jennifer Garner and Jenna Ortega. Well, Jennifer Garner is in this new movie too, but Jenna Ortega is not. The movie is about people swapping bodies, kind of like in other movies where this happens.
The director of this movie is McG, who also worked on other Netflix projects. The person who wrote the script for the movie is Victoria Strouse, who worked on movies like “Finding Dory” and “Tink.”
If you want to know more about “Family Switch,” like when it will come out and who else will be in it,...
- 9/16/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
If you’re a Disney fan who wants each and every animated movie they’ve ever made in one place, then you’re in luck. The Walt Disney Company announced the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, which features 100 animated movies from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Pixar on Blu-ray. Everything from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Elemental is included, encompassing nearly one hundred years of storytelling.
Related Disney and Pixar’s Elemental comes to Disney+ on September 13th
The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection is a self-standing, three-volume set that will be available for pre-order on September 19th, but only on Walmart.com. There will be a limited amount of sets available, so each will include a numbered certificate of authenticity. The set will also feature digital codes for each title, along with a collectible lithograph from Disney Animation’s all-new musical comedy Wish, and a collectible...
Related Disney and Pixar’s Elemental comes to Disney+ on September 13th
The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection is a self-standing, three-volume set that will be available for pre-order on September 19th, but only on Walmart.com. There will be a limited amount of sets available, so each will include a numbered certificate of authenticity. The set will also feature digital codes for each title, along with a collectible lithograph from Disney Animation’s all-new musical comedy Wish, and a collectible...
- 9/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a hefty new Blu-ray box set containing 100 of its best animated films.
Officially titled the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, the box set comes with three volumes that open up to feature the original theatrical artwork for each film. Additionally, the package offers digital codes to all 100 movies, a certificate of authenticity, a lithograph from the upcoming feature Wish, and a collectible set of crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with “Disney 100.”
Drawing films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and the now-closed DisneyToon Studios, the collection offers a pretty comprehensive timeline of the company, founded in 1923. The box set features early classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, 1990s renaissance films like Aladdin, The Lion King, and Toy Story, and more modern offerings — many of which got the direct-to-Disney+ treatment thanks to Covid — including Soul,...
Officially titled the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, the box set comes with three volumes that open up to feature the original theatrical artwork for each film. Additionally, the package offers digital codes to all 100 movies, a certificate of authenticity, a lithograph from the upcoming feature Wish, and a collectible set of crystal Mickey Mouse ears engraved with “Disney 100.”
Drawing films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and the now-closed DisneyToon Studios, the collection offers a pretty comprehensive timeline of the company, founded in 1923. The box set features early classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, 1990s renaissance films like Aladdin, The Lion King, and Toy Story, and more modern offerings — many of which got the direct-to-Disney+ treatment thanks to Covid — including Soul,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
“Barbie” is the latest film to cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, a feat accomplished by only 52 other films in history. The oldest film on the list is Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” which didn’t crack the $1 billion mark until the film’s 20th anniversary re-release in 2013. The first film to ever crack $1 billion was James Cameron’s Oscar-winning “Titanic,” which still sits at #3 on the list with a whopping $2.2 billion. Cameron, of course, dominates the list with three films in the Top 5 including “Avatar,” still the highest-grossing film ever made.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has more films in the $1 billion club than any other franchise with 10, while Disney has more films on the list than any other studio with 24 thanks to Marvel, Pixar, “Star Wars” and Disney animation and live-action remakes.
Only two “Harry Potter” movies cracked $1 billion – “The Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Deathly Hallows...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has more films in the $1 billion club than any other franchise with 10, while Disney has more films on the list than any other studio with 24 thanks to Marvel, Pixar, “Star Wars” and Disney animation and live-action remakes.
Only two “Harry Potter” movies cracked $1 billion – “The Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Deathly Hallows...
- 8/6/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
“The Inventor,” a new stop-motion animated feature starring Daisy Ridley and Marion Cotillard, has secured U.S. theatrical distribution at Blue Fox Entertainment.
Having premiered in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June, the feature is about Leonardo da Vinci and marks the directorial debut of Pixar vet Jim Capobianco. “The Inventor” will be released nationwide on Aug. 25.
Capobianco is a longtime animation stalwart who worked on movies during the so-called Disney Renaissance before moving to Pixar, where he wrote on “Ratatouille” (and was subsequently nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Oscar) and worked in the story department for “Inside Out,” “Coco” and “Finding Dory.” Capobianco wrote “The Inventor” and directed alongside Pierre-Luc Granjon.
In addition to Ridley and Cotillard, the stop-motion film features the voices of Stephen Fry, Gauthier Battoue and Matt Berry, with the story following da Vinci as “he leaves Italy to join the...
Having premiered in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June, the feature is about Leonardo da Vinci and marks the directorial debut of Pixar vet Jim Capobianco. “The Inventor” will be released nationwide on Aug. 25.
Capobianco is a longtime animation stalwart who worked on movies during the so-called Disney Renaissance before moving to Pixar, where he wrote on “Ratatouille” (and was subsequently nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Oscar) and worked in the story department for “Inside Out,” “Coco” and “Finding Dory.” Capobianco wrote “The Inventor” and directed alongside Pierre-Luc Granjon.
In addition to Ridley and Cotillard, the stop-motion film features the voices of Stephen Fry, Gauthier Battoue and Matt Berry, with the story following da Vinci as “he leaves Italy to join the...
- 7/10/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The Flash continues to inch towards $100m after three weekends.
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurer opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurer opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
- 7/2/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Flash continues to inch towards $100m after three weekends.
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurers opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny has disappointed in its opening weekend in North America, grossing an estimated $60m over the three-day period as it heads for $82m over the five-day July Fourth holiday weekend.
The Disney/Lucasfilm tentpole marking Harrison Ford’s fifth and final outing as the swashbuckling adventurers opened top of the domestic charts although in the lower range of projections – tracking had indicated around $65m – and also led global box office on $130m. Screen will post a full international report on Monday.
Playing in 4,600 theatres,...
- 7/2/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Updated Saturday Pm: As of tonight, according to industry estimates, Sony Animation’s fourth weekend of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is ahead of Disney/Pixar’s second weekend of Elemental, $19.4 million to $18.3 million. This is after a $7.5M Saturday for Spidey, +32% over Friday, and a $7.1M Saturday for Elemental, +27% over Friday.
Still at a 38% ease, that’s not too shabby for Elemental. The previous Pixar misfire, Onward, didn’t get a full chance at a theatrical life as movie theaters closed down to due to Covid; the pic stalled at $61M stateside and jettisoned onto Disney+. Good Dinosaur, another Pixar dud, had a Thanksgiving launch back in 2015 with a $39.1M 3-day, -61% second weekend of $15.3M, and final domestic take of $123M. Who knows, maybe Elemental goes farther, especially as it looks to get a boost over the July 4th frame. Gross by Sunday looks to be $65.3M. Tonight’s...
Still at a 38% ease, that’s not too shabby for Elemental. The previous Pixar misfire, Onward, didn’t get a full chance at a theatrical life as movie theaters closed down to due to Covid; the pic stalled at $61M stateside and jettisoned onto Disney+. Good Dinosaur, another Pixar dud, had a Thanksgiving launch back in 2015 with a $39.1M 3-day, -61% second weekend of $15.3M, and final domestic take of $123M. Who knows, maybe Elemental goes farther, especially as it looks to get a boost over the July 4th frame. Gross by Sunday looks to be $65.3M. Tonight’s...
- 6/25/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Pixar’s movie about a rat with ambitions of becoming an acclaimed French chef started off its box office run at a slow simmer when opening to a less-than-flavorable $47 million in summer 2007. Pundits were quick to pronounce Pixar had botched the recipe in a rare miss. But skeptics were proven wrong when Ratatouille began boiling over on its way to earning $623 million at the worldwide box office.
For decades, the revered animation studio that was backed by the late Steve Jobs before being bought by Disney could do no wrong, using the most unlikely scraps to turn out perfect stews again and again that became both commercial and critical hits at the box office buffet.
That all changed in the past several years, capped by the dismal debut of Elemental over the June 16-18 weekend. The movie, a parable about immigration and getting along, bombed with a $29.6 million domestic debut,...
For decades, the revered animation studio that was backed by the late Steve Jobs before being bought by Disney could do no wrong, using the most unlikely scraps to turn out perfect stews again and again that became both commercial and critical hits at the box office buffet.
That all changed in the past several years, capped by the dismal debut of Elemental over the June 16-18 weekend. The movie, a parable about immigration and getting along, bombed with a $29.6 million domestic debut,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sunday Am: When Paramount lost Marvel to Disney, any even distribution of franchises among the major studios was disrupted. However, Sony’s reported $7M acquisition of Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise back in 1998 has continued to immensely pay off, no more evident than this weekend, as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse posted an exceptional and $120.5M opening — one which tracking didn’t see coming, but exhibition did in advance ticket sales– making it the best start for a summer tentpole Ytd (beating Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3‘s $118.4M) and the third-best opening for a Spider-Man movie (after No Way Home‘s $260.1M and Spider-Man 3‘s $151.1M). Global start here for Spider-Verse is $208.6M, well above the $150M we forecast, with China delivering $17.3M.
Among all animated pic domestic openings, Spider-Verse is sixth behind Incredibles 2 ($182.6M), Super Mario Bros ($146.3M), Finding Dory ($135M), Frozen 2 ($130.2M) and Toy Story 4...
Among all animated pic domestic openings, Spider-Verse is sixth behind Incredibles 2 ($182.6M), Super Mario Bros ($146.3M), Finding Dory ($135M), Frozen 2 ($130.2M) and Toy Story 4...
- 6/4/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the biggest blockbuster hits of 2003 was the Pixar animated feature “Finding Nemo,” featuring the voice talents of Albert Brooks and Ellen Degeneres, and directed by Andrew Stanton. It was Pixar’s fifth feature following “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2” and “Monsters, Inc.” Released two decades ago on May 30, 2003, “Finding Nemo” was a box office smash, making $70 million its opening weekend in the United States and eventually reaching $380 million nationwide and $941 million worldwide. Read on for our celebration of the “Finding Nemo” 20th anniversary.
Most of the nation’s critics loved the film, including Moira MacDonald in Seattle Times, who said it’s “enchanting; written with an effortless blend of sweetness and silliness, and animated with such rainbow-hued beauty, you may find yourself wanting to freeze-frame it.” And Lou Lemenick in New York Post called it “a dazzling, computer-animated fish tale with a funny, touching script...
Most of the nation’s critics loved the film, including Moira MacDonald in Seattle Times, who said it’s “enchanting; written with an effortless blend of sweetness and silliness, and animated with such rainbow-hued beauty, you may find yourself wanting to freeze-frame it.” And Lou Lemenick in New York Post called it “a dazzling, computer-animated fish tale with a funny, touching script...
- 5/18/2023
- by Brian Rowe
- Gold Derby
Illumination Entertainment’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (Universal) wraps up its sixth weekend with a U.S./Canada gross of $536 million. That is by far the best box office haul for 2023 so far, with a real chance it could end up at number one for the year. If it reaches $600 million, Universal claims, it would overtake “Incredibles 2” (2018) as the biggest animated release ever.
This is not true.
Look, “Smb” is an amazing achievement. Going into its sixth weekend, the final domestic total should be between $560 million and $580 million and $1.25 billion-$1.3 billion worldwide — double the advance expectations, and against a $100 million production cost. It’s a phenomenal result.
What is particularly impressive is how it stands among recent animated releases. It has passed all Pixar films other than “Incredibles 2” (that includes all “Toy Story” entries), all non-Pixar Disney releases (the two “Frozen” films being their top performers), and...
This is not true.
Look, “Smb” is an amazing achievement. Going into its sixth weekend, the final domestic total should be between $560 million and $580 million and $1.25 billion-$1.3 billion worldwide — double the advance expectations, and against a $100 million production cost. It’s a phenomenal result.
What is particularly impressive is how it stands among recent animated releases. It has passed all Pixar films other than “Incredibles 2” (that includes all “Toy Story” entries), all non-Pixar Disney releases (the two “Frozen” films being their top performers), and...
- 5/15/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
After just 26 days of play, Super Mario Bros. has become the fifth film of the pandemic era to achieve $1bn global box office.
World box office April 28-30 RankFilm (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world)3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Universal) $108.3m $1.02bn $68.3m $532.4m 81 2. Born To Fly (various) $40.5m $40.7m $40.5m $40.7m 4 3. Godspeed (various) $31.6m $31.7m $31.6m $31.7m 1 4. Evil Dead Rise (Paramount) $26.4m $86.5m $14.2m $42.1m 62 5. All These Years (various) $18.8m $18.8m $18.8m $18.8m 1 6. John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate) $15.1m $402.1m $10.1m $226m 87 7. The First Slam Dunk (various) $12.8m $232.8m $12.8m $232.8m 6 8. Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves...
World box office April 28-30 RankFilm (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world)3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Universal) $108.3m $1.02bn $68.3m $532.4m 81 2. Born To Fly (various) $40.5m $40.7m $40.5m $40.7m 4 3. Godspeed (various) $31.6m $31.7m $31.6m $31.7m 1 4. Evil Dead Rise (Paramount) $26.4m $86.5m $14.2m $42.1m 62 5. All These Years (various) $18.8m $18.8m $18.8m $18.8m 1 6. John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate) $15.1m $402.1m $10.1m $226m 87 7. The First Slam Dunk (various) $12.8m $232.8m $12.8m $232.8m 6 8. Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves...
- 5/1/2023
- by Charles Gant
- ScreenDaily
The month of April comes to a close with a second weekend in which no new movies opened with more than $10 million. Even so, one single movie has dominated the month so heartily that “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has now entered the top 20 all-time domestic blockbusters in less than one month playing in theaters.
Sure enough, the Nintendo game adaptation won its fourth weekend in a row with an estimated $40 million, down 33% from last weekend, after hitting $450 million as of Thursday. With the $490 million it has made through Sunday, “Super Mario Bros.” passes 2019’s “Frozen II” and 2016’s “Finding Dory” to become the 19th-highest grossing movie domestically with $500 million in its sights in the coming days.
“Super Mario Bros.” also became the first movie of 2023 to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide, adding another $68.3 million overseas, including $14.3 million in its Japan opening and $5.7 million in South Korea. With $1.02 billion grossed so far,...
Sure enough, the Nintendo game adaptation won its fourth weekend in a row with an estimated $40 million, down 33% from last weekend, after hitting $450 million as of Thursday. With the $490 million it has made through Sunday, “Super Mario Bros.” passes 2019’s “Frozen II” and 2016’s “Finding Dory” to become the 19th-highest grossing movie domestically with $500 million in its sights in the coming days.
“Super Mario Bros.” also became the first movie of 2023 to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide, adding another $68.3 million overseas, including $14.3 million in its Japan opening and $5.7 million in South Korea. With $1.02 billion grossed so far,...
- 4/30/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
In the final week before the official kick off to the summer movie season, we have a smorgasbord of films that appeal to movie fans of all different backgrounds. Coming in first place for the fourth week is The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is currently looking at an estimated $30 million, of course anyone that has followed this behemoth of a movie knows that the estimates that come in on early Saturday are generally blown away by the end of the day as families head to theaters in droves on the weekend. Right now the film stands at a little over $450 million domestic which puts it in fourth place on the all time domestic animated charts, but by the end of the weekend it is very possible the film moves up to the number two spot surpassing the $486.2 million taken in by 2016’s Finding Dory. It still has a ways...
- 4/29/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
The wonderful folks at Pixar Animation are ready to unleash their 27th feature with the imaginative "Elemental." Drawing inspiration from director Peter Sohn's youth growing up as a second-generation immigrant in New York City, the film is a celebration of cultural and ethnic diversity, wrapped in a heartwarming romantic comedy. The story is said to be inspired by films like "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "Moonstruck," and "Amélie," but is presented in a way that appeals to audiences of all ages.
"Elemental" is also one of Pixar's most ambitious films to date, with producer Denise Ream telling Total Film Magazine, "We knew it was going to be hard. We didn't know it was going to be as hard as it was." As all of the characters are different elements, they all move in entirely different ways. Considering the film showcases an entire city of different elemental folk interacting with one another,...
"Elemental" is also one of Pixar's most ambitious films to date, with producer Denise Ream telling Total Film Magazine, "We knew it was going to be hard. We didn't know it was going to be as hard as it was." As all of the characters are different elements, they all move in entirely different ways. Considering the film showcases an entire city of different elemental folk interacting with one another,...
- 4/26/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros Movie continues its global domination, now with an estimated $871.8M through Sunday. Of that, $437.5M is from the international box office. The next worldwide benchmark of $900M will hit in the next days. It is only a matter of time for the Bros to get to $1B, particularly as Korea and Japan are due to release this week.
In the meantime, the third session for the Aaron Horvath/Michael Jelenic-directed adaptation put another $70.7M in the overseas pipeline from 78 markets, repping a 38% drop in the holdovers. There were seven new markets added this frame (see below).
Along with the domestic milestones, Super Mario Bros is the biggest release of 2023 at the global and International box office; the No. 2 animated film worldwide since 2019 (soon to overtake Illumination/Universal’s own Minions: The Rise of Gru); the No. 2 animated...
In the meantime, the third session for the Aaron Horvath/Michael Jelenic-directed adaptation put another $70.7M in the overseas pipeline from 78 markets, repping a 38% drop in the holdovers. There were seven new markets added this frame (see below).
Along with the domestic milestones, Super Mario Bros is the biggest release of 2023 at the global and International box office; the No. 2 animated film worldwide since 2019 (soon to overtake Illumination/Universal’s own Minions: The Rise of Gru); the No. 2 animated...
- 4/23/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
In a major win for the box office as it continues to level out following the pandemic, The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered numerous records in its opening across North America and 70 international markets over the long Easter holiday weekend.
The movie blasted past even the most bullish expectations to earn $204.6 million in its five-day domestic debut (April 5-9), including $146.4 million for the three-day weekend. Overseas, it pulled in $171 million for an astounding worldwide start of $375.6 million, the best showing of the year to date on all fronts.
The adaptation of the iconic Nintendo video game played like an all-audience tentpole, versus a PG-rated animated family film, thanks to the consumers of all ages who have played the Super Mario Bros. series and its many offshoots through the decades.
“Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto’s Mario has been a cultural icon that has captivated generations,” says Universal domestic distribution chief Jim Orr,...
The movie blasted past even the most bullish expectations to earn $204.6 million in its five-day domestic debut (April 5-9), including $146.4 million for the three-day weekend. Overseas, it pulled in $171 million for an astounding worldwide start of $375.6 million, the best showing of the year to date on all fronts.
The adaptation of the iconic Nintendo video game played like an all-audience tentpole, versus a PG-rated animated family film, thanks to the consumers of all ages who have played the Super Mario Bros. series and its many offshoots through the decades.
“Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto’s Mario has been a cultural icon that has captivated generations,” says Universal domestic distribution chief Jim Orr,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Talk about next-level business.
Illumination and Universal’s Nintendo video game adaptation The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered all expectations and broke numerous records in its box office debut over the long Easter holiday weekend. The pic scored the top opening of all time for an animated film with $375.6 million in worldwide ticket sales, according to final numbers. The massive five-day domestic haul is $204.6 million, including $146.4 million for the three-day weekend, while the overseas tally stands at $171 million from 70 markets, according to final numbers released Monday (Sunday’s international tally was slightly higher at $173 million).
Mario, which creates an instant new film franchise, shattered numerous other records, including landing the top opening ever for a movie based on a video game and the top opening of 2023 to date on all fronts after surpassing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
The secret sauce — the PG pic is drawing both families and general audiences,...
Illumination and Universal’s Nintendo video game adaptation The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered all expectations and broke numerous records in its box office debut over the long Easter holiday weekend. The pic scored the top opening of all time for an animated film with $375.6 million in worldwide ticket sales, according to final numbers. The massive five-day domestic haul is $204.6 million, including $146.4 million for the three-day weekend, while the overseas tally stands at $171 million from 70 markets, according to final numbers released Monday (Sunday’s international tally was slightly higher at $173 million).
Mario, which creates an instant new film franchise, shattered numerous other records, including landing the top opening ever for a movie based on a video game and the top opening of 2023 to date on all fronts after surpassing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
The secret sauce — the PG pic is drawing both families and general audiences,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s-a blockbuster! “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” an animated adventure based on the classic video game, crushed the competition with its jaw-dropping $204.6 million domestic and $377 million global debut over the long Easter weekend.
Those results far exceeded expectations and even surpassed the starts of recent installments in Universal’s biggest franchises, like “Jurassic World Dominion” ($145 million domestically) and “Fast and Furious 9” ($70 million). So, expect a sequel to be announced faster than you can say “Let’s-a go!”
“The box office just kept growing and growing,” marvels Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution. “It’s a tremendous worldwide debut, and the movie has a clear runway.”
The PG film, which cost Universal, Illumination and Nintendo roughly $100 million to bring to the big screen, thrived as the de facto choice among family crowds, who have been starved of compelling theatrical offerings since last December’s release, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Those results far exceeded expectations and even surpassed the starts of recent installments in Universal’s biggest franchises, like “Jurassic World Dominion” ($145 million domestically) and “Fast and Furious 9” ($70 million). So, expect a sequel to be announced faster than you can say “Let’s-a go!”
“The box office just kept growing and growing,” marvels Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution. “It’s a tremendous worldwide debut, and the movie has a clear runway.”
The PG film, which cost Universal, Illumination and Nintendo roughly $100 million to bring to the big screen, thrived as the de facto choice among family crowds, who have been starved of compelling theatrical offerings since last December’s release, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
- 4/10/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Animation tentpole delivers $19.6m in UK and Ireland.
Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has scored a much-needed hit debut for a family title, delivering a $377m number one five-day global bow in the best debut of all time for an animated title.
In North America playing in 4,343 theatres including 3D, Imax and other premium large format screens, the film earned $146.4m over three days and $204.6m over five for the best opening of 2023 to date, and the biggest five-day (Wednesday to Sunday) debut ahead of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen on $200.1m in 2009.
The animated adventure also...
Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has scored a much-needed hit debut for a family title, delivering a $377m number one five-day global bow in the best debut of all time for an animated title.
In North America playing in 4,343 theatres including 3D, Imax and other premium large format screens, the film earned $146.4m over three days and $204.6m over five for the best opening of 2023 to date, and the biggest five-day (Wednesday to Sunday) debut ahead of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen on $200.1m in 2009.
The animated adventure also...
- 4/9/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Animation tentpole delivers $19.6m in UK and Ireland.
Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has scored a much-needed hit debut for a family title, delivering a $377m number one five-day global bow in the best debut of all time for an animated title.
In North America playing in 4,343 theatres including 3D, Imax and other premium large format screens, the film earned $146.4m over three days and $204.6m over five for the best opening of 2023 to date, and the biggest five-day (Wednesday to Sunday) debut ahead of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen on $200.1m in 2009.
The animated adventure also...
Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has scored a much-needed hit debut for a family title, delivering a $377m number one five-day global bow in the best debut of all time for an animated title.
In North America playing in 4,343 theatres including 3D, Imax and other premium large format screens, the film earned $146.4m over three days and $204.6m over five for the best opening of 2023 to date, and the biggest five-day (Wednesday to Sunday) debut ahead of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen on $200.1m in 2009.
The animated adventure also...
- 4/9/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Box Office: ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Barrels to Record $204 Million Debut, ‘Air’ Scores $20 Million
Wahoo! “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” racked up a blockbuster $146 million in its opening weekend and powered to $204.6 million in its first five days of release, squashing expectations and steamrolling the competition at the domestic box office.
The animated movie, a collaboration between Illumination, Nintendo and Universal, has landed a number of records, thanks to positive word-of-mouth, nostalgia for the popular video game series and a huge turnout from family audiences. It currently stands as the biggest opening weekend of the year, overtaking “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” ($106 million). It’s also the second-biggest debut ever for an animated title (surpassing the $135.1 million opening of 2016’s “Finding Dory”), as well as the highest-grossing debut ever for Illumination (beating the $115.7 million earned by 2015’s “Minions”).
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” scored another $173 million at the international box office, pushing its global tally to a mighty $377 million. It carries a $100 million production budget.
The animated movie, a collaboration between Illumination, Nintendo and Universal, has landed a number of records, thanks to positive word-of-mouth, nostalgia for the popular video game series and a huge turnout from family audiences. It currently stands as the biggest opening weekend of the year, overtaking “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” ($106 million). It’s also the second-biggest debut ever for an animated title (surpassing the $135.1 million opening of 2016’s “Finding Dory”), as well as the highest-grossing debut ever for Illumination (beating the $115.7 million earned by 2015’s “Minions”).
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” scored another $173 million at the international box office, pushing its global tally to a mighty $377 million. It carries a $100 million production budget.
- 4/9/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Let's-a-go to the movie theaters this weekend, because "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is absolutely dominating. Nintendo and Illumination's much-anticipated big screen Super Mario adventure is on track to gross $195 million dollars at the domestic box office. If these predictions are correct, then it also could break the record for the highest-grossing weekend for an animated movie, potentially surpassing the likes of "The Incredibles 2" and 2019's "The Lion King." This isn't entirely unrealistic, as the three days it has currently been in theaters totaled a gross of $137 million, surpassing the third-place record holder, "Finding Dory."
However, we do know of one important feat that "Super Mario Bros." has accomplished, and it's likely one that many never thought would be possible. It has crushed the domestic record for the biggest weekend for a video game movie. The previous title-holder, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," brought in $72.1 million in its opening weekend.
However, we do know of one important feat that "Super Mario Bros." has accomplished, and it's likely one that many never thought would be possible. It has crushed the domestic record for the biggest weekend for a video game movie. The previous title-holder, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," brought in $72.1 million in its opening weekend.
- 4/8/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Family tentpole scoring more in two days in many territories than others have done in three-day opening weekends.
Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie added $27.6m from international markets on Thursday while North America added $26.5m after a mere 16% drop to propel global box office to a mighty $120.7m after two days.
The family animation is forecast by industry sources to soar past $300m globally through Sunday, proving much-needed impetus for a box office crying out for theatrical family features.
Factoring in an estimated $59m in North America on Friday the film stood at $180m globally after three days,...
Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie added $27.6m from international markets on Thursday while North America added $26.5m after a mere 16% drop to propel global box office to a mighty $120.7m after two days.
The family animation is forecast by industry sources to soar past $300m globally through Sunday, proving much-needed impetus for a box office crying out for theatrical family features.
Factoring in an estimated $59m in North America on Friday the film stood at $180m globally after three days,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Dwayne Johnson and Disney will be bringing the world of “Moana” to live-action. And what’s more, Johnson will be reprising his role as demigod Maui for the new version.
Johnson revealed the news in a prefilmed segment featured Monday in Disney’s annual shareholder meeting.
You can see the segment below, which features Johnson in Hawaii with his young daughters. “We are so excited and happy to announce that a live-action reimagining of Moana is in the works,” Johnson said, while standing on the beach, the waves gently lapping behind him. “In a way, when I bring Maui to life, I’m doing it in the spirit of my grandfather.” Johnson noted that it’s “very early in the process” with “lots of work to be done.”
Humbled to say we’re bringing #Moana’s beautiful story to the live action big screen!#Maui changed my life (miss you...
Johnson revealed the news in a prefilmed segment featured Monday in Disney’s annual shareholder meeting.
You can see the segment below, which features Johnson in Hawaii with his young daughters. “We are so excited and happy to announce that a live-action reimagining of Moana is in the works,” Johnson said, while standing on the beach, the waves gently lapping behind him. “In a way, when I bring Maui to life, I’m doing it in the spirit of my grandfather.” Johnson noted that it’s “very early in the process” with “lots of work to be done.”
Humbled to say we’re bringing #Moana’s beautiful story to the live action big screen!#Maui changed my life (miss you...
- 4/3/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Schitt’s Creek alum Eugene Levy is heading to Summer Camp. The four-time Emmy winner will play Diane Keaton’s love interest in the comedy also set to star Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard.
Castille Landon (After franchise) is directing the film, which is heading into production next month in North Carolina, from her own script. It tells the story of Nora, Ginny and Mary, who have been best friends since childhood, spending their summers together inseparably at sleepaway camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others excitedly. Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is for sure — Nora, Ginny, and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.
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Castille Landon (After franchise) is directing the film, which is heading into production next month in North Carolina, from her own script. It tells the story of Nora, Ginny and Mary, who have been best friends since childhood, spending their summers together inseparably at sleepaway camp. As the years have passed, they’ve seen each other less and less, so when the chance for a summer camp reunion arises, they all take it, some begrudgingly and others excitedly. Each of their lives might not be where they’d imagined, but one thing is for sure — Nora, Ginny, and Mary need each other, and summer camp reminds them why.
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- 3/24/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Daveed Diggs has been cast in a new live-action film from noted Pixar director Andrew Stanton.
The “Hamilton” and “Blindspotting” star joins “SNL” alum Kate McKinnon and Rashida Jones in “In the Blink of an Eye,” from Searchlight Pictures. The film follows three storylines spanning thousands of years, pondering hope, connection and the circle of life.
Stanton was the lone director on animated hits like “Finding Nemo,” its sequel “Finding Dory” and “Wall-e.” He’s also helmed episodes of “Stranger Things” and “Better Call Saul.” Colby Day wrote the script and will executive produce. Jared Ian Goldman (“Ingrid Goes West”) is producing. Searchlight production SVP Taylor Friedman and creative exec Apolline Berty are overseeing for the studio, reporting to production and development heads Katie Goodson-Thomas and DanTram Nguyen.
Diggs is an actor, rapper, writer and producer best known for originating the dual roles of Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in “Hamilton.
The “Hamilton” and “Blindspotting” star joins “SNL” alum Kate McKinnon and Rashida Jones in “In the Blink of an Eye,” from Searchlight Pictures. The film follows three storylines spanning thousands of years, pondering hope, connection and the circle of life.
Stanton was the lone director on animated hits like “Finding Nemo,” its sequel “Finding Dory” and “Wall-e.” He’s also helmed episodes of “Stranger Things” and “Better Call Saul.” Colby Day wrote the script and will executive produce. Jared Ian Goldman (“Ingrid Goes West”) is producing. Searchlight production SVP Taylor Friedman and creative exec Apolline Berty are overseeing for the studio, reporting to production and development heads Katie Goodson-Thomas and DanTram Nguyen.
Diggs is an actor, rapper, writer and producer best known for originating the dual roles of Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in “Hamilton.
- 3/23/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Kate McKinnon is ready to go cosmic.
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is set to star in Searchlight’s “In the Blink of an Eye,” a sci-fi epic from “Wall•E” director Andrew Stanton, TheWrap has confirmed.
The script, which finished in the top 25 of the 2016 Black List, was written by Colby Day. Back then, the project was described as exploring “the entire history of the universe and our species through three interwoven storylines that question the very nature of life, love, mortality, where we’ve been, and where we’re going; the past, present, and future of the human race.” Other projects that were in that list includes Liz Hannah’s “The Post,” made by Steven Spielberg; “O2,” made as “Oxygen” by French filmmaker Alexandre Aja for Netflix; and “Free Guy,” made with Ryan Reynolds.
While details are being kept under wraps, the original script followed characters...
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is set to star in Searchlight’s “In the Blink of an Eye,” a sci-fi epic from “Wall•E” director Andrew Stanton, TheWrap has confirmed.
The script, which finished in the top 25 of the 2016 Black List, was written by Colby Day. Back then, the project was described as exploring “the entire history of the universe and our species through three interwoven storylines that question the very nature of life, love, mortality, where we’ve been, and where we’re going; the past, present, and future of the human race.” Other projects that were in that list includes Liz Hannah’s “The Post,” made by Steven Spielberg; “O2,” made as “Oxygen” by French filmmaker Alexandre Aja for Netflix; and “Free Guy,” made with Ryan Reynolds.
While details are being kept under wraps, the original script followed characters...
- 3/20/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Dave Hollis, a former disney executive who left the company after 16 years to become an influencer known as much for his later erratic behavior as the celebrity he gained dispensing lifestyle advice, died in his Austin, Texas, home on Feb. 11. He was 47.
His family confirmed the death in a social media post, saying he passed away “peacefully” at his home outside Austin, Texas on Saturday night. “Though exact cause of death has yet to be determined, his family confirms he had been hospitalized recently for some heart issues,” his family stated.
Although Hollis was recently in the hospital for a heart-related problem, the cause of death has not been determined, according to his family.
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His family confirmed the death in a social media post, saying he passed away “peacefully” at his home outside Austin, Texas on Saturday night. “Though exact cause of death has yet to be determined, his family confirms he had been hospitalized recently for some heart issues,” his family stated.
Although Hollis was recently in the hospital for a heart-related problem, the cause of death has not been determined, according to his family.
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- 2/14/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Despite two new additions to the top ten films of the box-office weekend, Avatar: The Way of Water held onto the top spot for a fourth consecutive weekend as it bested the second-place film by 14.8 million, bringing its overall total to 516.8 million.
Adding 45.0 million over the weekend, Avatar: The Way of Water managed to pass Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace (1999), Frozen II (2019), Finding Dory (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), to claim the sixteenth highest domestic gross of all time. Debuting in second-place with 30.2 million over the weekend was the horror film M3GAN. This pushed last weekend’s second-place film, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, to third place with 13.1 million. The film still boasts a three-week total of 87.7 million. Meanwhile, the Tom Hanks film, A Man Called Otto debuted in the top ten in its second week of release in fourth place with 4.2 million,...
Adding 45.0 million over the weekend, Avatar: The Way of Water managed to pass Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace (1999), Frozen II (2019), Finding Dory (2016), Beauty and the Beast (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), to claim the sixteenth highest domestic gross of all time. Debuting in second-place with 30.2 million over the weekend was the horror film M3GAN. This pushed last weekend’s second-place film, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, to third place with 13.1 million. The film still boasts a three-week total of 87.7 million. Meanwhile, the Tom Hanks film, A Man Called Otto debuted in the top ten in its second week of release in fourth place with 4.2 million,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
A few years ago, the public saw Finding Dory, the story of a blue tang fish who was in search of her daughter with a poor memory. The movie was well-received by its viewers and critics alike. If you want to know more about Finding Dory, you can check out our recap here. Today, we will dive (no pun intended) into the story of the prequel, Finding Nemo. This article will be for those who wanted to watch the decades-old film but could not find a legitimate source to watch it. Below, we will provide you a recap of this
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- 1/7/2023
- by Aron Paul
- TVovermind.com
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- 12/26/2022
- by Aron Paul
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Ed Helms has signed on to co-star with Jennifer Garner in the Netflix comedy “Family Leave,” with McG joining as director and producer.
Garner, who also serves as a producer, has been attached to the film since Feb. 2021. Adam Sztykiel is handling the rewrite of Victoria Strouse’s script, which is based on “Bedtime for Mommy” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
The film follows Jess and Bill Walker, a couple determined to keep their family close as their kids are growing older and less connected to one another. One day, after a chance meeting with an astrological reader, they wake up to find that they’ve switched bodies with a family living on the other side of the world. Unfortunately, the body swap happens to take place on the most important day in their individual lives, with a promotion, college interview, record deal and soccer tryout on the table.
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Garner, who also serves as a producer, has been attached to the film since Feb. 2021. Adam Sztykiel is handling the rewrite of Victoria Strouse’s script, which is based on “Bedtime for Mommy” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
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- 11/29/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
In entertainment news branded “the biggest of the year”, Bob Iger has returned to Disney as CEO.
For those wondering why this particular update is causing so much excitement (the announcement was reportedly met with cheers at Disney World), Iger is the man behind some of the most lucrative deals in the studio’s history.
It’s thanks to Iger that Disney acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm and, yes, Marvel, in deals that cost and, more importantly, made billions. His contract expired in 2020 after 15 years at the top, with Bob Chapek taking over.
Chapek failed to instil confidence in Disney lovers in the same way that Iger did, though in fairness to him, the majority of his tenure occurred during a pandemic. For reasons unknown, Chapek has now stepped down as CEO, with a very unexpected memo going out to staff members on Sunday (20 November).
Iger’s return has been heralded by Disney lovers,...
For those wondering why this particular update is causing so much excitement (the announcement was reportedly met with cheers at Disney World), Iger is the man behind some of the most lucrative deals in the studio’s history.
It’s thanks to Iger that Disney acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm and, yes, Marvel, in deals that cost and, more importantly, made billions. His contract expired in 2020 after 15 years at the top, with Bob Chapek taking over.
Chapek failed to instil confidence in Disney lovers in the same way that Iger did, though in fairness to him, the majority of his tenure occurred during a pandemic. For reasons unknown, Chapek has now stepped down as CEO, with a very unexpected memo going out to staff members on Sunday (20 November).
Iger’s return has been heralded by Disney lovers,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
This Thanksgiving, Disney's "Strange World" will hit theaters. The animated film is set in a fictional land surrounded by mountains that are uncrossable. Well, that's what everyone but a few enterprising people think. It is life's mission for Jaeger Clade (voice of Dennis Quaid) to find out what's on the other side. His son Searcher Clade, however, doesn't want that life, and he discovers a plant that brings electricity to his land. While Jaeger leaves to follow his dream, his son settles down, marries a pilot named Meridian (voice of Gabrielle Union), and has a now-teenage son Ethan (voice of Jaboukie Young-White).
The film has a pulp/sci-fi feel to it, as they all journey into a land full of unusual creatures, but the real heart of the story is the love of family. "Strange World" is also historic in that it doesn't give simply a nod or a passing moment to a queer character.
The film has a pulp/sci-fi feel to it, as they all journey into a land full of unusual creatures, but the real heart of the story is the love of family. "Strange World" is also historic in that it doesn't give simply a nod or a passing moment to a queer character.
- 11/19/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
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