Would The Matrix starring Will Smith as Neo and Val Kilmer as Morpheus still be as legendary? Fans will never get to live in this reality as the Wachowskis’ modern-day classic changed the sci-fi and action genres with Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne in those roles. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of the year and redefined the sci-fi genre.
Will Smith has turned down many roles in his career but the Bad Boys star reportedly regrets turning down Neo the most. He mentioned that he could not see the vision of the filmmakers as he had received an awful pitch from the Wachowskis. He mentioned that their terrible pitch for The Matrix involved a very crude explanation for the iconic ‘bullet time’ sequence.
Will Smith Regrets Rejected Neo Despite A Terrible Pitch Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Parkes/MacDonald Productions
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Will Smith has turned down many roles in his career but the Bad Boys star reportedly regrets turning down Neo the most. He mentioned that he could not see the vision of the filmmakers as he had received an awful pitch from the Wachowskis. He mentioned that their terrible pitch for The Matrix involved a very crude explanation for the iconic ‘bullet time’ sequence.
Will Smith Regrets Rejected Neo Despite A Terrible Pitch Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Parkes/MacDonald Productions
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- 6/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Amid a difficult year for cinemas, is it the increasing cost of tickets that’s putting wider audiences off?
It’s a common refrain in positive reviews: ‘go and see this movie on the biggest screen you can find.’ Another variation: ‘It deserves to be seen with an audience.’
There’s truth to these sentiments – movies do have more impact on a big screen with proper surround sound. There’s also the anticipation and sense of occasion. Going to the cinema to watch a movie you’ve been desperate to see for months is an event. It’s exciting.
That excitement might be tempered somewhat, however, by the sheer cost. At a cinema near me, the price of a ticket to see a movie on a regular screen is £12.99. This is at Cineworld, where cardholders get a slight discount, making a ticket £11.69.
Here’s an odd thing, though: if I...
It’s a common refrain in positive reviews: ‘go and see this movie on the biggest screen you can find.’ Another variation: ‘It deserves to be seen with an audience.’
There’s truth to these sentiments – movies do have more impact on a big screen with proper surround sound. There’s also the anticipation and sense of occasion. Going to the cinema to watch a movie you’ve been desperate to see for months is an event. It’s exciting.
That excitement might be tempered somewhat, however, by the sheer cost. At a cinema near me, the price of a ticket to see a movie on a regular screen is £12.99. This is at Cineworld, where cardholders get a slight discount, making a ticket £11.69.
Here’s an odd thing, though: if I...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Kojima continues to tease the release of Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. The popular Japanese director is fascinated by George Miller’s new movie, Furiosa. According to reports, Miller will be part of the cast of Kojima’s new game.
A poster published by the game director himself left many fans thinking that Miller’s design for this highly anticipated title looks exactly like Elton John, better known as Rocket Man, the popular British musician. This will not be the only big name to be part of the upcoming Kojima project.
George Miller Will Be Part of Death Stranding 2, and Fans Are Fascinated by His Resemblance to Elton John Death Stranding 2 has cast George Miller and fans are saying that it looks like Elton John.
The popular director of Metal Gear Solid is well-known for being an avid cinema enthusiast. Hideo Kojima constantly posts on social media about the movies he watches,...
A poster published by the game director himself left many fans thinking that Miller’s design for this highly anticipated title looks exactly like Elton John, better known as Rocket Man, the popular British musician. This will not be the only big name to be part of the upcoming Kojima project.
George Miller Will Be Part of Death Stranding 2, and Fans Are Fascinated by His Resemblance to Elton John Death Stranding 2 has cast George Miller and fans are saying that it looks like Elton John.
The popular director of Metal Gear Solid is well-known for being an avid cinema enthusiast. Hideo Kojima constantly posts on social media about the movies he watches,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Recently, Disney has seemingly been pushing to gain a female audience for Marvel and Star Wars. Contrary to some narratives spun by the media, the audiences for both franchises skew male and older.
Of course, this does not mean that women don’t enjoy these franchises, but they are not the main demographic, and in attempts to force change, Disney could be hurting the brands completely.
According to The Wrap, both Marvel and Star Wars fans are more male-identifying, with Star Wars being even more so than Marvel at a 70% male audience share. Plus, over 60% of the audience for both franchises comprises people over the age of 30.
Marvel has only three instances of female-dominating audiences, and those were for “Agent Carter,” “Jessica Jones,” and “Loki.” The first two were before Disney tried to produce their own shows for Disney+, and the latter had a character/actor that many women thought was hot.
Of course, this does not mean that women don’t enjoy these franchises, but they are not the main demographic, and in attempts to force change, Disney could be hurting the brands completely.
According to The Wrap, both Marvel and Star Wars fans are more male-identifying, with Star Wars being even more so than Marvel at a 70% male audience share. Plus, over 60% of the audience for both franchises comprises people over the age of 30.
Marvel has only three instances of female-dominating audiences, and those were for “Agent Carter,” “Jessica Jones,” and “Loki.” The first two were before Disney tried to produce their own shows for Disney+, and the latter had a character/actor that many women thought was hot.
- 6/12/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Deadline reports that Quentin Tarantino has teamed with Jay Glennie for two books, which will explore the making of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Inglourious Basterds.
Jay Glennie, who has written books about the making of movies such as The Deer Hunter, Trainspotting, Raging Bull, and more, conducted many hours of interviews with Tarantino about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Inglourious Basterds. The books will include “unseen personal photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, script drafts, notes, and changes, production and location materials, shooting schedules, and more.” Tarantino will pen the forward for each book.
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“I have Jay Glennie’s books in my collection, and I have read and loved them, in particular on the making of The Deer Hunter. I just know that there is no better guy to take a deep dive into my movies,...
Jay Glennie, who has written books about the making of movies such as The Deer Hunter, Trainspotting, Raging Bull, and more, conducted many hours of interviews with Tarantino about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Inglourious Basterds. The books will include “unseen personal photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, script drafts, notes, and changes, production and location materials, shooting schedules, and more.” Tarantino will pen the forward for each book.
Related Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Challengers, Deadpool & Wolverine, Furiosa, Godzilla
“I have Jay Glennie’s books in my collection, and I have read and loved them, in particular on the making of The Deer Hunter. I just know that there is no better guy to take a deep dive into my movies,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
In 2015, George Miller shocked Hollywood when he reignited the Mad Max franchise with Mad Max: Fury Road. After two decades away from the franchise, many were skeptical how the universe would work in today’s age – but Miller delivered and brought forth one of the finest action movies of all time. In 2024, he further expanded upon his universe by exploring the origin story of Furiosa. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a sprawling epic that charts the childhood of Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she is taken from her homeland. Desperate to get back home, as she ages, she...
- 6/11/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.8 million ($4.9 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
In second place, in its fourth weekend, Paramount’s “If” collected £866,474 for a running total of £10.8 million. In third position, in its third weekend, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” earned £729,503 for a total of £7.3 million.
In fourth place, in its fifth weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” added a further £620,911 for a total of £14.3 million. Rounding off the top five was Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa,” which collected £436,983 in its third weekend for a total of £5.5 million.
There were two more debuts in the Top 10. Warner Bros.’ “The Watched” bowed in sixth place with £387,339 and Signature Entertainment’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt” in eighth with £95,827.
There are a welter of releases the upcoming weekend, the widest of which is Disney’s animation sequel “Inside Out 2.
In second place, in its fourth weekend, Paramount’s “If” collected £866,474 for a running total of £10.8 million. In third position, in its third weekend, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” earned £729,503 for a total of £7.3 million.
In fourth place, in its fifth weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” added a further £620,911 for a total of £14.3 million. Rounding off the top five was Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa,” which collected £436,983 in its third weekend for a total of £5.5 million.
There were two more debuts in the Top 10. Warner Bros.’ “The Watched” bowed in sixth place with £387,339 and Signature Entertainment’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt” in eighth with £95,827.
There are a welter of releases the upcoming weekend, the widest of which is Disney’s animation sequel “Inside Out 2.
- 6/11/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Box Office (Worldwide) Aims To Earn $200 Million Mark In Its Entire Run. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The box office is not being kind to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as the numbers are not so encouraging for this Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy-led dystopian movie. Even though the film has excellent visuals and Hemsworth gave one of his best performances, it did not liven up the summer box office. Keep scrolling for more.
George Miller is widely famous for his Mad Max franchise, and he gained recognition with the first film, which came out in 1979. This is the fifth film in Miller’s Australian dystopian action film. The latest release is set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, which featured Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in lead roles. The 2015 film won multiple Oscars, and Anya Taylor Joy and Alyla Browne...
The box office is not being kind to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as the numbers are not so encouraging for this Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy-led dystopian movie. Even though the film has excellent visuals and Hemsworth gave one of his best performances, it did not liven up the summer box office. Keep scrolling for more.
George Miller is widely famous for his Mad Max franchise, and he gained recognition with the first film, which came out in 1979. This is the fifth film in Miller’s Australian dystopian action film. The latest release is set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, which featured Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in lead roles. The 2015 film won multiple Oscars, and Anya Taylor Joy and Alyla Browne...
- 6/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Chris Hemsworth is having a resurgence after his days as Thor in the MCU. The actor was recently seen in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as the antagonist Dementus. Hemsworth’s performance as the unhinged warlord in a post-apocalyptic wasteland was universally acclaimed, and many considered it to be the best part of the film.
Hemsworth’s next release of the year will be his animation debut, Transformers: One. The animated film will feature the actor as a younger Optimus Prime, i.e., Orion Pax, along with actors such as Scarlett Johansson, Brian Tyree Henry, Steve Buscemi, and Keegan Michael-Key. The film’s premiere at the Annecy Animation International Film Festival was reportedly received with fanfare.
Transformers: One Might Save The Franchise From Michael Bay’s Mistakes
When we first listen to Chris Hemsworth’s voice, you’re like, ‘God, is he gonna be a good Optimus!
Hemsworth’s next release of the year will be his animation debut, Transformers: One. The animated film will feature the actor as a younger Optimus Prime, i.e., Orion Pax, along with actors such as Scarlett Johansson, Brian Tyree Henry, Steve Buscemi, and Keegan Michael-Key. The film’s premiere at the Annecy Animation International Film Festival was reportedly received with fanfare.
Transformers: One Might Save The Franchise From Michael Bay’s Mistakes
When we first listen to Chris Hemsworth’s voice, you’re like, ‘God, is he gonna be a good Optimus!
- 6/11/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
When the summer was in need of saving, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett came to the rescue. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunited on screen over the weekend in "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," the fourth installment of the long-running franchise, serving as a sequel to 2020's "Bad Boys for Life." Much has happened in the four years since that movie came out but one important thing hasn't changed: people really love these characters. As such, the new movie easily topped the box office with an impressive global debut.
"Ride or Die" opened to $56.5 million domestically, which was above weekend estimates. It was a little below the $62.5 million that "Bad Boys for Life" opened to in 2020 but that movie also opened in January when there is generally far less competition. Not to mention the pandemic that forever changed moviegoing habits of the general public. So the fact that the sequel...
"Ride or Die" opened to $56.5 million domestically, which was above weekend estimates. It was a little below the $62.5 million that "Bad Boys for Life" opened to in 2020 but that movie also opened in January when there is generally far less competition. Not to mention the pandemic that forever changed moviegoing habits of the general public. So the fact that the sequel...
- 6/10/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
"I consider myself, I call it, a 'full contact composer.' I'm not a guy that sits behind a piano with a piece of paper..." Now playing in theaters worldwide is the newest awesome George Miller post-apocalyptic action movie - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The movie kicks ass and so does its score. Just like with Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa features a score composed by Dutch musician Tom Holkenborg. Before getting into composing scores for movies, Holkenborg went under the moniker "Junkie Xl" and was a techno DJ and producer crafting electronica remixes and tracks galore. After achieving mega fame as Junkie Xl, he moved into composing - one of his first scores is for the video game movie Doa: Dead or Alive (2006). He later composed the scores for the sequels 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), before being hired by George Miller...
- 6/10/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Bad Boys 4, also known as Bad Boys: Ride or Die, marks the comeback of actor Will Smith, following his infamous Oscars controversy in 2022. The film rides high in Smith’s stardom and the same was reflected in its performance at the box office, with the fourth installment in the popular franchise getting off to a solid start.
Bad Boys 4 marks Will Smith’s comeback to the theaters (Credit: Sony Pictures).
The film exceeded expectations by overperforming its estimated numbers for the opening weekend. As a result, the box office numbers are not only a testament to Smith’s star power but also prove that cinema isn’t dead. Consequently, netizens took to social media to discuss Bad Boys 4‘s fantastic start to its box office run, and here is what the internet had to say in that regard.
Will Smith’s Bad Boys 4 Box Office Performance...
Bad Boys 4 marks Will Smith’s comeback to the theaters (Credit: Sony Pictures).
The film exceeded expectations by overperforming its estimated numbers for the opening weekend. As a result, the box office numbers are not only a testament to Smith’s star power but also prove that cinema isn’t dead. Consequently, netizens took to social media to discuss Bad Boys 4‘s fantastic start to its box office run, and here is what the internet had to say in that regard.
Will Smith’s Bad Boys 4 Box Office Performance...
- 6/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Hollywood is a constant churning mill of content with competitiveness rooted at its core. A striking example of this is the current summer box office that has witnessed a tide of resurgence following the release of the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence starrer Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The fourth installment in the franchise holds immense importance, at least for the former entertainment stalwart, who is marking his biggest return to the big screens after the 2022 Oscars debacle.
Will Smith in Martin Lawrence in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Sony Entertainment
In a similar fashion, this flick also holds significance for the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. A couple of years down the line, this very pair had taken to the task of bringing The Mummy star Brendan Fraser back to the spotlight with a potential Batgirl movie. Axed during its production, the...
Will Smith in Martin Lawrence in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Sony Entertainment
In a similar fashion, this flick also holds significance for the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. A couple of years down the line, this very pair had taken to the task of bringing The Mummy star Brendan Fraser back to the spotlight with a potential Batgirl movie. Axed during its production, the...
- 6/10/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s electrifying bus-set thriller acts as a reminder of just how good we used to have it
At a time of overwhelming entertainment bloat – budget, length, content, discussion – a ride back to the summer of 1994 and the brisk, brilliant economy of Speed feels like the satisfying small-screen vacation we all deserve right now.
Dutch cinematographer turned director Jan de Bont’s breath-stealing action movie hasn’t gained any extra depth or allegorical meaning when rewatched 30 years later (it’s mercifully thinkpiece-proof in its earnest straightforwardness) but it has benefited from a bleak comparison with where Hollywood is at this precarious moment. It’s been a mostly bummer summer at the box office with a panic over expensive big-bet films like The Fall Guy and Furiosa stumbling while the majority who choose streaming instead having to settle for murky, poorly made dreck like Atlas, a much-watched yet much-loathed Netflix night-ruiner.
At a time of overwhelming entertainment bloat – budget, length, content, discussion – a ride back to the summer of 1994 and the brisk, brilliant economy of Speed feels like the satisfying small-screen vacation we all deserve right now.
Dutch cinematographer turned director Jan de Bont’s breath-stealing action movie hasn’t gained any extra depth or allegorical meaning when rewatched 30 years later (it’s mercifully thinkpiece-proof in its earnest straightforwardness) but it has benefited from a bleak comparison with where Hollywood is at this precarious moment. It’s been a mostly bummer summer at the box office with a panic over expensive big-bet films like The Fall Guy and Furiosa stumbling while the majority who choose streaming instead having to settle for murky, poorly made dreck like Atlas, a much-watched yet much-loathed Netflix night-ruiner.
- 6/10/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Delivers a Welcome $56 Millon Haul; ‘The Watchers’ Stumbles in First Weekend
The domestic box office finally changed course after a slow start to the summer release season, as ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ won the weekend with a successful $56 million opening. This is the best R-rated opening in theaters since last year's 'Oppenheimer.' It’s also Will Smith’s sixth-highest domestic opening and the first notable major summer title that over-performed against tracking numbers.
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
- 6/10/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
Furiosa Saga Struggles The prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa (2024), failed to live up to its predecessor. Picky fans criticized the CGI, comparing it unfavorably to Fury Road’s practical effects. Despite having grand action sequences, its underperformance in theaters and a 60% revenue drop in the second weekend guaranteed it as a box office flop. Beau is Afraid Didn’t Attract Viewers Ari Aster’s $35 million venture, Beau Is Afraid (2023), featuring Joaquin Phoenix, was an unsettling trip for many. Despite critical acclaim, the film’s off-putting, comedic grotesquerie didn’t sit well with general audiences. One critic noted, …an...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Last year, in bold defiance of post-pandemic doomsayers, French distributor Pathé doubled down on its commitment to the big-screen experience with its extravagant, no-expense-spared adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers” — a starry two-part tentpole that featured dynamic single-take swashbuckling sequences and a delectably wicked turn from Eva Green. As theatrical events go, it was fun, if not especially faithful to the book, demonstrating that the French could rival the Americans in showmanship.
This year, by way of an encore, Pathé delivered a sweeping three-hour retelling of Dumas’ crowning achievement, “The Count of Monte Cristo,” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Whereas “Megalopolis” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” swallowed up much of the oxygen at Cannes, “Count” premiered with far less fanfare but felt like a genuine triumph: a stunning, emotionally satisfying adventure tale, built on rock-solid source material. Compared to earlier adaptations (including an overlong miniseries with Gérard Depardieu...
This year, by way of an encore, Pathé delivered a sweeping three-hour retelling of Dumas’ crowning achievement, “The Count of Monte Cristo,” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Whereas “Megalopolis” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” swallowed up much of the oxygen at Cannes, “Count” premiered with far less fanfare but felt like a genuine triumph: a stunning, emotionally satisfying adventure tale, built on rock-solid source material. Compared to earlier adaptations (including an overlong miniseries with Gérard Depardieu...
- 6/10/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
By Alex Moreno Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has captivated audiences with its high-octane action and immersive dystopian setting, but amidst all the chaos, one essential element often goes unmentioned. While Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance as Furiosa undoubtedly stands out, there’s another star in this saga that demands recognition. Let’s dive into why the real star of Furiosa isn’t getting the limelight it deserves. The Backbone of the Film If we take a close look at Mad Max: Fury Road, which first introduced Furiosa to fans worldwide, we notice that Charlize Theron’s lead performance was backed by a solid ensemble. However,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Despite big stars such as Henry Cavill and Ryan Gosling having blockbuster releases this year, the first half of 2024 seems to be a lackluster year for Hollywood. The industry has seen many sure-shot films bomb at the box office this year. While Dune: Part Two remains the highest-grossing film of the year, it was released in March.
Films such as The Fall Guy and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which were touted to be huge hits have all taken a huge loss at the box office, making studios reconsider their strategies. Making it worse is the success of small-budget films such as Tarot, which has become the year’s most profitable film with a $45 million box office against an $8 million budget.
Henry Cavill And Ryan Gosling’s Flops Worsen After Tarot’s Success Henry Cavill in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Credits: Black Bear Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films/Toff Guy...
Films such as The Fall Guy and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, which were touted to be huge hits have all taken a huge loss at the box office, making studios reconsider their strategies. Making it worse is the success of small-budget films such as Tarot, which has become the year’s most profitable film with a $45 million box office against an $8 million budget.
Henry Cavill And Ryan Gosling’s Flops Worsen After Tarot’s Success Henry Cavill in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Credits: Black Bear Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films/Toff Guy...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (June 6-8) Total gross to date Week 1. Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (Sony) £2.9m £3.9m 1 2. If (Paramount) £866,000 £10.8m 4 3. The Garfield Movie (Sony) £729,503 £7.4m 3 4. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) £620,929 £14.3m 5 5. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) £436,839 £5.6m 3
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die charged to the top of the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a £2.9m debut for Sony.
The fourth instalment in the buddy cop franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence opened in 643 sites, giving it a £4,391 location average. Including previews, the action comedy made £3.9m.
Ride Or Die...
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die charged to the top of the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a £2.9m debut for Sony.
The fourth instalment in the buddy cop franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence opened in 643 sites, giving it a £4,391 location average. Including previews, the action comedy made £3.9m.
Ride Or Die...
- 6/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
5 Highest Grossing Godzilla Movies Ranked ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The king of monsters is ruling the global box office. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed its predecessors as the highest-grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise.
After Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s disappointing run, which grossed only $58 million domestically and another $85 million from overseas markets, the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla installment swooped in to save the studio.
While Furiosa failed to recoup its $170 million budget, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed records, accumulating $570 million around the world. The film also beat the record held by the 2014 Godzilla movie.
Trending Not Hit Man, But This French Film With Killer Shark Is Dominating Netflix’s Global Chart With Godzilla Minus One Trailing Close Behind Bad Boys Star Martin Lawrence Shares He ‘Turned Down’ Jackie Chan’s Offer To Star In Rush Hour,...
The king of monsters is ruling the global box office. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed its predecessors as the highest-grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise.
After Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s disappointing run, which grossed only $58 million domestically and another $85 million from overseas markets, the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla installment swooped in to save the studio.
While Furiosa failed to recoup its $170 million budget, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed records, accumulating $570 million around the world. The film also beat the record held by the 2014 Godzilla movie.
Trending Not Hit Man, But This French Film With Killer Shark Is Dominating Netflix’s Global Chart With Godzilla Minus One Trailing Close Behind Bad Boys Star Martin Lawrence Shares He ‘Turned Down’ Jackie Chan’s Offer To Star In Rush Hour,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Good news for those Bad Boys: audiences are still ride or die for the exploits of Mike and Marcus. That’s reflected in the opening weekend box office figures for the buddy-action franchise’s fourth instalment, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, which saw Will Smith and Martin Lawrence draw in an impressive haul – earning over $100 million worldwide. In a stuttering summer, with major movies like Furiosa and The Fall Guy underperforming, that’s a significant success; particularly considering Bad Boys doesn’t sit on the CGI-heavy mega-spectacle end of the blockbuster spectrum.
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die earned $56 million at the US box office, and added $48 million from across the rest of the world, all adding up to an opening weekend of $104 million. That’s significantly higher than the opening haul for The Fall Guy (around $65 million), and Furiosa (roughly $59 million). The film is directed by Adil & Bilall – who...
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die earned $56 million at the US box office, and added $48 million from across the rest of the world, all adding up to an opening weekend of $104 million. That’s significantly higher than the opening haul for The Fall Guy (around $65 million), and Furiosa (roughly $59 million). The film is directed by Adil & Bilall – who...
- 6/10/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Worldwide box office June 7-9 Rank Film (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)3-day (int’l)Territories 1. Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (Sony) $104.6m $104.6m $48.6m $48.6m 61 2. The Garfield Movie (Sony) $25.3m $192.7m $15.3m $124.1m 62 3. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) $17.9m $144.4m $13.7m $85.7m 79 4. If (Paramount) $14.2m $160.7m $6.2m $67.2m 66 5. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) $12.3m $359.7m $6.9m $210m 53 6. The Watchers (Warner Bros) $11.7m $11.7m $4.7m $4.7m 66 7. Be My Friend (various) $7.7m $9.8m $7.7m $9.8m 1 8. Walk The Line (various) $7.5m $10.6m $7.5 $10.6m 1 9. Crisis Negotiators (various) $5.5m $9.2m $5.5m $9.2m 2 10. A Little Something Extra...
- 6/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Worldwide box office June 7-9 Rank Film (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)3-day (int’l)Territories 1. Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (Sony) $104.6m $104.6m $48.6m $48.6m 61 2. The Garfield Movie (Sony) $25.3m $192.7m $15.3m $124.1m 62 3. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) $17.9m $144.4m $13.7m $85.7m 79 4. If (Paramount) $14.2m $160.7m $6.2m $67.2m 66 5. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) $12.3m $359.7m $6.9m $210m 53 6. The Watchers (Warner Bros) $11.7m $11.7m $4.7m $4.7m 66 7. Be My Friend (various) $7.7m $9.8m $7.7m $9.8m 1 8. Walk The Line (various) $7.5m $10.6m $7.5 $10.6m 1 9. Crisis Negotiators (various) $5.5m $9.2m $5.5m $9.2m 2 10. A Little Something Extra...
- 6/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Warner Bros.’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and A24’s Civil War have both gotten off to a slow start at China’s box office. Furiosa, the first movie of George Miller’s Mad Max saga to be released theatrically in China, opened in sixth place with $3.7 million over the country’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend as a batch of local releases dominated ticket sales. Alex Garland’s Civil War, meanwhile, debuted to just $2.4 million for eighth place, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway.
Civil War, made for about $50 million, was already an international hit with $69 million in total ticket revenue in North America and $114 million worldwide. But Miller’s Furiosa certainly could have used a bigger boost from China, as its $144 million total at the global box offices still lags behind its hefty $168 million production budget. Chinese ticketing app Maoyan forecasts Furiosa to finish its run with...
Civil War, made for about $50 million, was already an international hit with $69 million in total ticket revenue in North America and $114 million worldwide. But Miller’s Furiosa certainly could have used a bigger boost from China, as its $144 million total at the global box offices still lags behind its hefty $168 million production budget. Chinese ticketing app Maoyan forecasts Furiosa to finish its run with...
- 6/10/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” enjoyed one day at the top of the mainland China box office before being deposed by a crop of local new releases that opened in time for the Dragon Boat holiday. “Civil War” performed even more slowly.
China’s Friday to Sunday weekend box office saw “Be My Friend” score $8.1 million (RMB57.7 million), albeit earned over just two days. That put it ahead of “Walk the Line” in second place with $7.8 million (RMB55.6 million) and “Crisis Negotiators,” with $5.8 million (RMB40.9 million), according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.
“The Garfield Movie,” which had a two-day run the previous weekend, slipped from second place to fourth. It scored $5.4 million (RMB38.0 million) for a nine-day cumulative of $15.2 million in China. Fifth place over the latest weekend chart was taken by the two-day performance of “Gold or Shit,” with $4.8 million.
“Furiosa” and “Civil War” fell outside of...
China’s Friday to Sunday weekend box office saw “Be My Friend” score $8.1 million (RMB57.7 million), albeit earned over just two days. That put it ahead of “Walk the Line” in second place with $7.8 million (RMB55.6 million) and “Crisis Negotiators,” with $5.8 million (RMB40.9 million), according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.
“The Garfield Movie,” which had a two-day run the previous weekend, slipped from second place to fourth. It scored $5.4 million (RMB38.0 million) for a nine-day cumulative of $15.2 million in China. Fifth place over the latest weekend chart was taken by the two-day performance of “Gold or Shit,” with $4.8 million.
“Furiosa” and “Civil War” fell outside of...
- 6/10/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” a hit in multiple other markets worldwide, crashed on its first lap at the South Korean box office. It failed to make even $1 million in on its opening weekend.
Instead, “Wonderland,” a sci-fi fantasy about Artificial Intelligence, took the top spot over the weekend.
Opening in fifth place, “Bad Boys 4” earned just $520,000 or 8% of the Korean market over the Friday to Sunday weekend, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Over the five days since its Wednesday theatrical opening, it earned just $803,000.
At this pace, it is unlikely to catch the $3.54 million Korean total of “Bad Boys for Life,” which opened in January 2020.
Competition over the latest weekend was not exactly fierce. Korean-produced “Wonderland” earned a modest $1.66 million in top spot, with a market share of 25%. That was the second weakest first-placed opening of the year.
Instead, “Wonderland,” a sci-fi fantasy about Artificial Intelligence, took the top spot over the weekend.
Opening in fifth place, “Bad Boys 4” earned just $520,000 or 8% of the Korean market over the Friday to Sunday weekend, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Over the five days since its Wednesday theatrical opening, it earned just $803,000.
At this pace, it is unlikely to catch the $3.54 million Korean total of “Bad Boys for Life,” which opened in January 2020.
Competition over the latest weekend was not exactly fierce. Korean-produced “Wonderland” earned a modest $1.66 million in top spot, with a market share of 25%. That was the second weakest first-placed opening of the year.
- 6/10/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Yet again, a new title has claimed the top spot of the box-office weekend as Bad Boys: Ride or Die debuted a whopping $46 million ahead of its nearest competition.
In its first weekend of release, Bad Boys: Ride or Die brought in $56.0 million for Sony Pictures Releasing, easily capturing the number one spot of the box-office weekend top ten. This was enough to relegate last weekend’s top film, The Garfield Movie, to a distant second place where it made $10.0 million for Sony Pictures Releasing, lifting its two-week total to $68.6 million. Meanwhile, Paramount Pictures saw If drop to third place where it took in $8.0 million over the weekend, giving the film a four-week total of $93.5 million. The second debut of the weekend, Warner Bros.’ The Watchers, landed in fourth place where it grossed $7.0 million for the studio. Falling a spot to finish in fifth this weekend was Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
In its first weekend of release, Bad Boys: Ride or Die brought in $56.0 million for Sony Pictures Releasing, easily capturing the number one spot of the box-office weekend top ten. This was enough to relegate last weekend’s top film, The Garfield Movie, to a distant second place where it made $10.0 million for Sony Pictures Releasing, lifting its two-week total to $68.6 million. Meanwhile, Paramount Pictures saw If drop to third place where it took in $8.0 million over the weekend, giving the film a four-week total of $93.5 million. The second debut of the weekend, Warner Bros.’ The Watchers, landed in fourth place where it grossed $7.0 million for the studio. Falling a spot to finish in fifth this weekend was Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
- 6/10/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” gave the box office a desperately needed jolt, but the action-comedy fourquel can’t salvage the summer season by itself.
Although the newest “Bad Boys,” reuniting Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops, arrived on the higher end of expectations with $56 million in domestic ticket sales, the year-to-date deficit actually grew more pronounced. Heading into the weekend, ticket sales were 24% behind 2023 and now overall revenues are lagging by 26% according to Comscore.
“Bad Boys 4” isn’t to blame for the decline; analysts believe it’s the lack of enthusiasm for other titles in the marketplace. Four of the other top five releases — Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” ($10 million), Paramount’s fantasy comedy “If” ($8 million), the Warner Bros. supernatural thriller and fellow newcomer “The Watchers” ($7.4 million) and Disney and 20th Century’s sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($5.4 million) — brought in scraps.
Although the newest “Bad Boys,” reuniting Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops, arrived on the higher end of expectations with $56 million in domestic ticket sales, the year-to-date deficit actually grew more pronounced. Heading into the weekend, ticket sales were 24% behind 2023 and now overall revenues are lagging by 26% according to Comscore.
“Bad Boys 4” isn’t to blame for the decline; analysts believe it’s the lack of enthusiasm for other titles in the marketplace. Four of the other top five releases — Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” ($10 million), Paramount’s fantasy comedy “If” ($8 million), the Warner Bros. supernatural thriller and fellow newcomer “The Watchers” ($7.4 million) and Disney and 20th Century’s sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($5.4 million) — brought in scraps.
- 6/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater got a jaw-dropping gameplay trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase. This remake of the beloved 2004 classic, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, is being developed by Konami using the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5.
Although Hideo Kojima, the original creator, is not involved in this project, the remake promises to stay true to the original’s storyline and gameplay while delivering an updated visual experience that feels fresh and exciting.
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remade in Unreal Engine 5
The new trailer showcased during the showcase was pretty impressive. It revealed more of the stunningly detailed environments, from the dense jungle to murky swamps, all enhanced by the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. Fans were treated to familiar scenes with a new level of realism including detailed mud textures, ambient lighting, and vibrant wildlife.
The gameplay footage started with the opening sequence of the game with Major Zero.
Although Hideo Kojima, the original creator, is not involved in this project, the remake promises to stay true to the original’s storyline and gameplay while delivering an updated visual experience that feels fresh and exciting.
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remade in Unreal Engine 5
The new trailer showcased during the showcase was pretty impressive. It revealed more of the stunningly detailed environments, from the dense jungle to murky swamps, all enhanced by the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. Fans were treated to familiar scenes with a new level of realism including detailed mud textures, ambient lighting, and vibrant wildlife.
The gameplay footage started with the opening sequence of the game with Major Zero.
- 6/9/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
June 10 Update: In his first major theatrical return since the Oscars slap of 2022, Will Smith demonstrated his enduring star power as Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride Or Die opened top of North American box office on an estimated $56m, injecting a much-needed boost to the early summer season.
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
- 6/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
In his first major theatrical return since the Oscars slap of 2022, Will Smith demonstrated his enduring star power as Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride Or Die opened top of North American box office on an estimated $56m, injecting a much-needed boost to the early summer season.
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
- 6/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Will Smith’s latest action film Bad Boys: Ride or Die seems to have hit it big at the box office. The fourth installment of the action film franchise which made Smith a star reportedly had a great opening weekend of $104 million at the international box office. The film also starred Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, and Eric Dane in lead roles.
The film is Smith’s first release since 2022’s Emancipation, which was on the heels of the infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars. Will Smith was banned from attending the ceremony and he even resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences. However, Bad Boys: Ride or Die’s box office performance implies that the slap was not as big of a career-ender.
Will Smith Wins Big At The Box Office With Bad Boys: Ride or Die A still from Bad Boys | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
The film is Smith’s first release since 2022’s Emancipation, which was on the heels of the infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars. Will Smith was banned from attending the ceremony and he even resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences. However, Bad Boys: Ride or Die’s box office performance implies that the slap was not as big of a career-ender.
Will Smith Wins Big At The Box Office With Bad Boys: Ride or Die A still from Bad Boys | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer...
- 6/9/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Theaters will live to fight another day. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (Sony) provided more than half of the gross this weekend, taking #1 with $56 million. That isn’t a record for the franchise (with previous films at lower ticket prices), but it is a critical victory for the industry at a time it desperately needs them.
Will Smith’s first wide release since his catastrophic Oscar behavior in 2022 represents a triumph for star power, franchise filmmaking, action titles, and titles that draw from minority audiences (over two thirds for the weekend were Black and Latino). Most of all, it was a vital sign that underperformance for highly touted summer films isn’t a given.
In the face of rising industry panic, an under-$40 million opening for “Ride or Die” (its 2020 predecessor opened to $62 million) could have ratched the doom and despair to toxic levels. Instead, it blew past tracking projections...
Will Smith’s first wide release since his catastrophic Oscar behavior in 2022 represents a triumph for star power, franchise filmmaking, action titles, and titles that draw from minority audiences (over two thirds for the weekend were Black and Latino). Most of all, it was a vital sign that underperformance for highly touted summer films isn’t a given.
In the face of rising industry panic, an under-$40 million opening for “Ride or Die” (its 2020 predecessor opened to $62 million) could have ratched the doom and despair to toxic levels. Instead, it blew past tracking projections...
- 6/9/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The first full weekend of June brought a modicum of hope to the summer box office, as Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunited for the fourth installment of their popular “Bad Boys” action-comedy franchise. Read on for the weekend box office report.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” had been planned since 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” became the highest-grossing blockbuster that year, partially due to Covid shutting down theaters a few weeks after its release. Opening in 3,885 theaters, including IMAX and other premium screens, “Ride or Die” received mixed reviews with 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, although it was expected to be fairly review-proof with the popularity of its two stars. It ended up making $5.88 million in Thursday previews beginning at 3pm, and $21.6 million on Friday, including those previews.
Sony is estimating it to make $56 million in North America its opening weekend, which is less than the previous movie’s $62.5 million holiday opening,...
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” had been planned since 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” became the highest-grossing blockbuster that year, partially due to Covid shutting down theaters a few weeks after its release. Opening in 3,885 theaters, including IMAX and other premium screens, “Ride or Die” received mixed reviews with 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, although it was expected to be fairly review-proof with the popularity of its two stars. It ended up making $5.88 million in Thursday previews beginning at 3pm, and $21.6 million on Friday, including those previews.
Sony is estimating it to make $56 million in North America its opening weekend, which is less than the previous movie’s $62.5 million holiday opening,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Acting is a pretty unusual profession. After all, most people don't push themselves through intense pretend emotions in order to earn a paycheck, which means there are sometimes some interesting impacts in an actor's life. There are all kinds of stories about how particular roles changed actors forever, but what about a film giving a performer their first heartbreak? Plenty of young actors have their first kiss onscreen, but a first heartbreak is rather unique. In Vanity Fair's "Actors on Actors" interview series, "Furiosa" star Anya Taylor-Joy revealed that she suffered her first heartbreak as a result of one of her earliest roles: Thomasin in Robert Eggers' 2015 folk horror film "The Witch."
"The Witch" is a seriously spooky slow burn of a horror movie that really puts Thomasin through the ringer as she contends with the forces of the devil after she and her family are ostracized from their Puritan...
"The Witch" is a seriously spooky slow burn of a horror movie that really puts Thomasin through the ringer as she contends with the forces of the devil after she and her family are ostracized from their Puritan...
- 6/9/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
In a summer full of movies underperforming at the box office, the old-fashioned star power of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence propelled Bad Boys: Ride or Die to a strong start this weekend with a $56 million opening. That’s at least $10 million more than even the most optimistic box office predictions (we predicted way less) and a strong rebound for Will Smith, whose box office prowess has been in question ever since the infamous Oscar slap seemingly hurt his brand.
Whatever the case, audiences seemed more than willing to embrace the star again. The Bad Boys four-quel posted the franchise’s second-biggest opening, following Bad Boys For Life, which started with $62 million in 2020. While some might view that as a bit of a comedown, let’s not forget that the business in movie theatres was much healthier in the pre-pandemic days. With not much competition for adult audiences until A...
Whatever the case, audiences seemed more than willing to embrace the star again. The Bad Boys four-quel posted the franchise’s second-biggest opening, following Bad Boys For Life, which started with $62 million in 2020. While some might view that as a bit of a comedown, let’s not forget that the business in movie theatres was much healthier in the pre-pandemic days. With not much competition for adult audiences until A...
- 6/9/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Updated: Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die pummeled pre-weekend opening projections, coming in with a $104.6M global bow, including $48.6M from the international box office. While the overseas debut is slightly off 2020’s Bad Boys for Life which did $50.3M in like-for-like offshore markets at today’s exchange rates, that film had strong legs. Either way, Ride or Die‘s start gave some much needed oomph to summer turnstiles. Its launch is 58% bigger than Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
The Will Smith/Martin Lawrence reteam from directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah was driven overseas by Europe with $19.3M across the region. It set new regional records for the Bad Boys franchise in Latin America and the Middle East with $10M and $9.5M, respectively.
Of the 60 markets released this session, the UK leads with $4.9M (+ 31% over Furiosa). Mexico was next with $4.2M, followed by Germany at $3.7M (2.5x...
The Will Smith/Martin Lawrence reteam from directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah was driven overseas by Europe with $19.3M across the region. It set new regional records for the Bad Boys franchise in Latin America and the Middle East with $10M and $9.5M, respectively.
Of the 60 markets released this session, the UK leads with $4.9M (+ 31% over Furiosa). Mexico was next with $4.2M, followed by Germany at $3.7M (2.5x...
- 6/9/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” surpassed the $100 million mark globally in its first weekend of release.
The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy cop comedy series, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has collected $104.6 million, including $48.6 million at the international box office. Moviegoers have embraced Smith’s first major film since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars, though it helped that he returned to theaters with a franchise that has endured over 30 years.
Sony spent $100 million to produce “Bad Boys 4” and many millions more to market the film to global audiences. At this rate, the fourquel is well positioned in its theatrical run. However, it remains to be seen if it’ll match 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” as the franchise’s highest-grossing installment with $206 million domestically and $426 million globally. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returned to direct “Ride or Die,” which follows detectives Mike...
The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy cop comedy series, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has collected $104.6 million, including $48.6 million at the international box office. Moviegoers have embraced Smith’s first major film since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars, though it helped that he returned to theaters with a franchise that has endured over 30 years.
Sony spent $100 million to produce “Bad Boys 4” and many millions more to market the film to global audiences. At this rate, the fourquel is well positioned in its theatrical run. However, it remains to be seen if it’ll match 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” as the franchise’s highest-grossing installment with $206 million domestically and $426 million globally. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returned to direct “Ride or Die,” which follows detectives Mike...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Will Smith is a veteran actor who has been a part of Hollywood for several decades. With a plethora of movies to his name including Oscar winners and fan favorites, Smith has had quite the experience in the film industry.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
Well, the actor is promoting the release of his film Bad Boys: Ride or Die and has been a part of several interviews and promos in the past few days. Talking about the trend of streaming vs. people going to the cinema, Smith made some sage remarks about why people have stopped going to theaters!
Will Smith Reveals Why People Stopped Going To The Cinemas!
It all started in the year 2020 when streaming services rose to fame as people spent time in their homes watching Netflix or Prime Video from the comforts of their seats. After the lockdown was lifted,...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
Well, the actor is promoting the release of his film Bad Boys: Ride or Die and has been a part of several interviews and promos in the past few days. Talking about the trend of streaming vs. people going to the cinema, Smith made some sage remarks about why people have stopped going to theaters!
Will Smith Reveals Why People Stopped Going To The Cinemas!
It all started in the year 2020 when streaming services rose to fame as people spent time in their homes watching Netflix or Prime Video from the comforts of their seats. After the lockdown was lifted,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die jolted the battered summer box office back to life with a better-than-expected domestic opening of $56 million and $104.6 million globally.
Moreover, it puts Will Smith on the road to a career comeback two years after the infamous Oscars slap.
Ride or Die, reuniting Smith with Martin Lawrence, is the fourth outing in Sony’s long-running franchise and earned an A- CinemaScore in North America alongside generally positive reviews. Just as promising, 44 percent of the audience was between ages 18 and 34, showing Smith has a following among younger consumers. Black moviegoers made up the largest quadrant of the audience with 44 percent.
Ride or Die is arguably the first film of the summer to come in ahead of tracking, which had it opening in the $48 million to $50 million range. It’s also the second biggest domestic launch of the season behind Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,...
Moreover, it puts Will Smith on the road to a career comeback two years after the infamous Oscars slap.
Ride or Die, reuniting Smith with Martin Lawrence, is the fourth outing in Sony’s long-running franchise and earned an A- CinemaScore in North America alongside generally positive reviews. Just as promising, 44 percent of the audience was between ages 18 and 34, showing Smith has a following among younger consumers. Black moviegoers made up the largest quadrant of the audience with 44 percent.
Ride or Die is arguably the first film of the summer to come in ahead of tracking, which had it opening in the $48 million to $50 million range. It’s also the second biggest domestic launch of the season behind Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Turns out, Bad Boys are good for ticket sales.
Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led buddy cop series, started strong with $56 million from 3,885 theaters in its domestic debut. The film also opened at the international box office with $48.6 million, bringing its worldwide tally to $104.6 million.
The sequel to 1995’s “Bad Boys,” 2003’s “Bad Boys II” and 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” is notable as Smith’s first major film to grace the big screen since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. So what should Hollywood take away from “Bad Boys” in its fourth go-around? Well, audiences haven’t soured on Smith — though it helps that he returned to theaters in a time-tested and generally well-received franchise.
Although it’s not cementing any franchise records (“Bad Boys for Life” remains the biggest opening of the quartet...
Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led buddy cop series, started strong with $56 million from 3,885 theaters in its domestic debut. The film also opened at the international box office with $48.6 million, bringing its worldwide tally to $104.6 million.
The sequel to 1995’s “Bad Boys,” 2003’s “Bad Boys II” and 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” is notable as Smith’s first major film to grace the big screen since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. So what should Hollywood take away from “Bad Boys” in its fourth go-around? Well, audiences haven’t soured on Smith — though it helps that he returned to theaters in a time-tested and generally well-received franchise.
Although it’s not cementing any franchise records (“Bad Boys for Life” remains the biggest opening of the quartet...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cast Ranked By Net Worth: From Chris Hemsworth To Anya Taylor Joy Find Out Who Earns How Much! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.
In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...
George Miller’s latest Mad Max installment, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is running at the theatres led by Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy. The film has been underperforming at the box office, and we have to wait and see how much the movie manages to collect during its entire run in cinemas.
In supporting roles, the film features Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, and Hemsworth’s wife, Elsa Pataky. They have all earned their places in the entertainment industry, but how much fortune have they amassed? Scroll below to find out.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the fifth film in George Miller’s Mad Max franchise, which is actually a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 6/9/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Speculations swirled about Mel Gibson’s return to the Mad Max saga, particularly with rumors suggesting Furiosa might entice his comeback, but these hopes were dashed soon after the audience saw the movie.
Despite Mad Max: Fury Road revitalizing the franchise, Gibson wasn’t tapped to reprise his role as Max Rockatansky, instead, Tom Hardy took the reins, while Charlize Theron played Imperator Furiosa.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road |WB
Recently, franchise creator George Miller addressed the lingering question of whether Gibson will ever return, offering clarity on the actor’s potential involvement in the future.
Will Mel Gibson Ever Return to Mad Max?
While promoting the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, George Miller addressed the possibility of Mel Gibson’s return as an older version of his character in a Mad Max movie.
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Despite Mad Max: Fury Road revitalizing the franchise, Gibson wasn’t tapped to reprise his role as Max Rockatansky, instead, Tom Hardy took the reins, while Charlize Theron played Imperator Furiosa.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road |WB
Recently, franchise creator George Miller addressed the lingering question of whether Gibson will ever return, offering clarity on the actor’s potential involvement in the future.
Will Mel Gibson Ever Return to Mad Max?
While promoting the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, George Miller addressed the possibility of Mel Gibson’s return as an older version of his character in a Mad Max movie.
SUGGESTEDOne Moment in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Pays Homage...
- 6/9/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga returned to the wasteland and the grungy dystopian environment fans loved in 2015’s Fury Road. Alyla Browne and Anya Taylor-Joy took over the role of young Furiosa from Charlize Theron and the film explores her origins and adventures over 15-20 years.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros Pictures
As it is a prequel, many characters from Fury Road return including Immortan Joe and Nathen Jones’ Rictus. One of the scenes involving the latter and young Furiosa was particularly creepy in the film (deliberately). It seems some fans have personally expressed their anger to Jones for doing the scene. He recently addressed how audiences should separate reel characters from real life.
Nathan Jones Addresses People Concerned With One Particular Scene in Furiosa Nathan Jones came back as Rictus Erectus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga from...
Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Warner Bros Pictures
As it is a prequel, many characters from Fury Road return including Immortan Joe and Nathen Jones’ Rictus. One of the scenes involving the latter and young Furiosa was particularly creepy in the film (deliberately). It seems some fans have personally expressed their anger to Jones for doing the scene. He recently addressed how audiences should separate reel characters from real life.
Nathan Jones Addresses People Concerned With One Particular Scene in Furiosa Nathan Jones came back as Rictus Erectus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga from...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Anya Taylor-Joy has won great acclaim from fans of the Mad Max franchise for her portrayal of Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road. Taylor-Joy had some big shoes to fill, as Academy Award winner Charlize Theron played the older Furiosa in Fury Road. However, audiences have embraced her take on the iconic role. Taylor-Joy said taking on the role was exciting and that she dedicated herself to training, noting the support of director/writer George Miller. (Click on the media bar below to hear Anya Taylor-Joy) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Anya_Taylor_Joy_Trianing_Furiosa_.mp3 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is still playing in theaters.
- 6/8/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The boys are back in town. Sony and Columbia’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” got off to a solid start at the box office with $21.6 million from 3,885 locations across Friday and preview screenings. The movie also gets a revenue boost from Imax and other premium large format auditoriums.
The action sequel, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, is now looking at an opening of $53 million through the three-day frame in North America. Sony had initially projected a debut of $30 million heading into the weekend, going way below industry estimates of $45 million to $50 million. The studio seems to have made a cautious lowball, considering “The Fall Guy” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” have given the summer box office a run of high-profile titles debuting below expectations.
“Ride or Die” will likely come in short of the $62.5 million domestic debut earned by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s series predecessor,...
The action sequel, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, is now looking at an opening of $53 million through the three-day frame in North America. Sony had initially projected a debut of $30 million heading into the weekend, going way below industry estimates of $45 million to $50 million. The studio seems to have made a cautious lowball, considering “The Fall Guy” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” have given the summer box office a run of high-profile titles debuting below expectations.
“Ride or Die” will likely come in short of the $62.5 million domestic debut earned by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s series predecessor,...
- 6/8/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
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Alien by André Barnett
The Batman Who Laughs by Jonathan Edward Mills
The Birds by Jenny Brewer
Breaking Bad by Nuno Fernandes
Cereal Mascots by Steve Chesworth
A Clockwork Orange by...
- 6/8/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Over the last few weeks, box office pundits have debated whether Bad Boys: Ride or Die had the makings of a box office hit. The predictions have been all over the place, with some thinking it would open similarly to The Fall Guy and Furiosa with $30 million, while others thought it could hit $50 million (we predicted $40 million). According to Deadline’s early box office figures, the movie is opening above expectations with an estimated $52 million over the weekend. While that’s about $10 million shy of what Bad Boys For Life made, let’s not forget that the film opened before the pandemic, at a time when movie theatre attendance was a lot healthier than it is now. A $52 million start is a major success for Sony, with it arguably the first major money maker of the summer.
While some might point to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as...
While some might point to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as...
- 6/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has broken records by debuting as the first overseas feature to top the Japanese box office in 2024, surpassing the opening of Mad Max: Fury Road from 2015. Despite mixed results elsewhere, the film had a standout launch in Japan, earning $2.05 million over its three-day opening weekend and attracting 199,163 admissions from May 31 to June 2. This performance exceeded Mad Max: Fury Road‘s Japanese debut figures, which earned $1.7 million (¥265m) from 175,579 admissions in its first weekend back in June 2015. Anya Taylor-Joy Shines as Furiosa Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her compelling...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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