Challengers star Mike Faist and Talk to Me breakout Sophie Wilde have a date with Chopard during this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The luxury jeweler has selected the actors to receive the prestigious Trophée Chopard, an award doled out since 2001 at the invitation of the house’s Caroline Scheufele as a way to honor cinema’s rising stars. Faist and Wilde will receive the trophies during a glitzy dinner at Carlton Beach on May 17. As previously announced, godmother Demi Moore will take the stage and present the pair with the honors.
The winners are selected by an academy comprising previous winners as well as those who have served as godmothers and godfathers at the ceremony. Winners have included Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux, Diane Kruger, Niels Schneider, Florence Pugh, Jessie Buckley, Naomie Ackie and Daryl McCormack.
Faist can currently be seen on screen in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers opposite Zendaya and Josh O’Connor.
The luxury jeweler has selected the actors to receive the prestigious Trophée Chopard, an award doled out since 2001 at the invitation of the house’s Caroline Scheufele as a way to honor cinema’s rising stars. Faist and Wilde will receive the trophies during a glitzy dinner at Carlton Beach on May 17. As previously announced, godmother Demi Moore will take the stage and present the pair with the honors.
The winners are selected by an academy comprising previous winners as well as those who have served as godmothers and godfathers at the ceremony. Winners have included Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux, Diane Kruger, Niels Schneider, Florence Pugh, Jessie Buckley, Naomie Ackie and Daryl McCormack.
Faist can currently be seen on screen in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers opposite Zendaya and Josh O’Connor.
- 5/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Unveiling the Steamy Success of Challengers Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino and penned by novice screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes, has magnetically hit the theaters, instantly becoming a box office sensation. For those unacquainted with its allure, this isn’t just a film—it’s an item of mass intrigue. The magic begins with Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, whose performances spellbind the audience. Critics and fans alike can’t help but marvel at their searing chemistry on-screen. This trio has transformed Challengers into a cinematic hotbed of tension and passion, making viewers squirm with a delightful discomfort. An aspect that uniquely highlights the film’s
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- 5/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
We’re thrilled to launch a new feature on The Film Stage highlighting our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical run. While we already provide extensive monthly new-release recommendations and weekly streaming recommendations, as distributors’ roll-outs can vary, we thought it would be helpful to provide a one-stop list to share the essential films that may be on a screen near you. We’ll be updating this page weekly, so be sure to bookmark.
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying to see the initial reaction to the French filmmaker’s tenth feature, after several decades of increasingly remarkable work––the majority of it dark, beautiful, and sleazy. In fact, for what a discomforting and despairing experience much of The Beast is, when I’ve thought back its moments of real,...
The Beast (Bertrand Bonello)
Where to begin with Bertrand Bonello’s wonderful The Beast? It’s been so gratifying to see the initial reaction to the French filmmaker’s tenth feature, after several decades of increasingly remarkable work––the majority of it dark, beautiful, and sleazy. In fact, for what a discomforting and despairing experience much of The Beast is, when I’ve thought back its moments of real,...
- 5/9/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
The MCU is about to mutate. The arrival of Deadpool & Wolverine is set to bring an all-new flavour to the Marvel universe – teaming up Ryan Reynolds’ Merc With A Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s adamantium-clawed Logan for a mad, meta buddy movie. The new issue of Empire takes a world-exclusive deep-dive into the film speaking to its stars and filmmakers – and you’ll find it on newsstands from Thursday 9 May.
For now, take an early peek at what’s inside the magazine. Hold onto your chimichangas!
Deadpool & Wolverine
What happens when you team up two volatile agents of chaos, take them out of their respective worlds, and plunge them into the MCU? You get Wolverine & Deadpool, a no-holds-barred Marvel movie set to change the game. Empire speaks to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, director Shawn Levy, Marvel boss Kevin Feige and more about unleashing mutant mayhem in the Marvel universe.
For now, take an early peek at what’s inside the magazine. Hold onto your chimichangas!
Deadpool & Wolverine
What happens when you team up two volatile agents of chaos, take them out of their respective worlds, and plunge them into the MCU? You get Wolverine & Deadpool, a no-holds-barred Marvel movie set to change the game. Empire speaks to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, director Shawn Levy, Marvel boss Kevin Feige and more about unleashing mutant mayhem in the Marvel universe.
- 5/8/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
by Cláudio Alves
While Luca Guadagnino's sexy tennis movie is queering up the box office, Alice Rohrwacher's La Chimera is finally out On Digital. In other words, if you're soft for Ratatouille's #1 fan Josh O'Connor, it must feel like everything's coming up roses. And isn't that how it should be? Between the two projects, the up-and-coming British actor shows off his range and then some. In Challengers, he's all dirtbag sleaze, playful in that way naughty kids can be when they know they've gotten away with something. Yet, between provocations, there's vulnerability peeking through, hunger of the stomach and the heart. Contrast with La Chimera, performed primarily in Italian and suffused with quiet heartbreak from start to finish. From burning ardor to morose romanticism, Josh O'Connor excels…...
While Luca Guadagnino's sexy tennis movie is queering up the box office, Alice Rohrwacher's La Chimera is finally out On Digital. In other words, if you're soft for Ratatouille's #1 fan Josh O'Connor, it must feel like everything's coming up roses. And isn't that how it should be? Between the two projects, the up-and-coming British actor shows off his range and then some. In Challengers, he's all dirtbag sleaze, playful in that way naughty kids can be when they know they've gotten away with something. Yet, between provocations, there's vulnerability peeking through, hunger of the stomach and the heart. Contrast with La Chimera, performed primarily in Italian and suffused with quiet heartbreak from start to finish. From burning ardor to morose romanticism, Josh O'Connor excels…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Cláudio Alves
- FilmExperience
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- 5/7/2024
- by Brian Roan
- The Film Stage
RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (May 3-5)Total gross to dateWeek 1. The Fall Guy (Universal) £3.2m £4.9m 1 2. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Disney) £1.2m £1.4m 1 3. Challengers (Warner Bros) £986,858 £4m 2 4. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £770,973 £10.8m 4 5. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) £562,659 £20.9m 6
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.25
Universal action comedy The Fall Guy opened top of the UK-Ireland box office with a £3.2m weekend.
Starting in 702 sites, the film brought in a £4,542 average from Friday to Sunday. The Fall Guy recorded its biggest day on the Bank Holiday Monday with £1.3m, and including last Thursday’s previews it is up to a £4.9m total.
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.25
Universal action comedy The Fall Guy opened top of the UK-Ireland box office with a £3.2m weekend.
Starting in 702 sites, the film brought in a £4,542 average from Friday to Sunday. The Fall Guy recorded its biggest day on the Bank Holiday Monday with £1.3m, and including last Thursday’s previews it is up to a £4.9m total.
- 5/7/2024
- ScreenDaily
Star Wars: Episode One – The Phantom Menace Box Office (North America): Beats Titanic & Avengers: Endgame On Its Re-Release (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace brought impressive collections on its re-release opening weekend. The movie has returned to the theatres after over two decades, and the fans are still fascinated by it. It featured Natalie Portman, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor in crucial roles. The movie has surpassed Titanic and Avengers: Endgame’s re-release opening weekend collections. Keep scrolling for more.
Directed by George Lucas, the film was also a commercial success back in 1999. It was re-released in theatres on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The story is about two Jedi escaping a hostile blockade to find allies and coming across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long-dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace...
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace brought impressive collections on its re-release opening weekend. The movie has returned to the theatres after over two decades, and the fans are still fascinated by it. It featured Natalie Portman, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor in crucial roles. The movie has surpassed Titanic and Avengers: Endgame’s re-release opening weekend collections. Keep scrolling for more.
Directed by George Lucas, the film was also a commercial success back in 1999. It was re-released in theatres on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The story is about two Jedi escaping a hostile blockade to find allies and coming across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long-dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace...
- 5/7/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Updated with latest: The first Monday in May marks the opening of The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, and theme to The Met Gala’s theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.
The coveted golden ticket to fashion’s big night out will be attended by a select few guests including Hollywood royalty, politicians, chart-topping musicians, and power players from all walks of life. No awards will be handed out tonight, accolades are traded for applause and gasps instead. Guests will transform into living works of art, each vying for the coveted title of Best Dressed.
Guest included Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Pamela Anderson, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Lana Del Rey, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Luca Guadagnino, Keke Palmer, Ariana Grande, Riley Keough, Nicholas Galitzine, Donald Glover, Demi Moore, Steven Yeun, Greta Lee, Taylor Russell, Lily James, Penélope Cruz, Dan Levy, Greta Gerwig, Josh O’Connor,...
The coveted golden ticket to fashion’s big night out will be attended by a select few guests including Hollywood royalty, politicians, chart-topping musicians, and power players from all walks of life. No awards will be handed out tonight, accolades are traded for applause and gasps instead. Guests will transform into living works of art, each vying for the coveted title of Best Dressed.
Guest included Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Pamela Anderson, Sydney Sweeney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Lana Del Rey, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Luca Guadagnino, Keke Palmer, Ariana Grande, Riley Keough, Nicholas Galitzine, Donald Glover, Demi Moore, Steven Yeun, Greta Lee, Taylor Russell, Lily James, Penélope Cruz, Dan Levy, Greta Gerwig, Josh O’Connor,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Kung Fu Panda 4 Box Office (Worldwide) Achieves A Fantastic Feat Globally(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Animated films take us back to childhood, and the Kung Fu Panda series is one of our favorite franchises. Kung Fu Panda 4’s box office collection is proving that animated movies have an outstanding appeal among moviegoers. Po and Gang have passed a significant milestone in terms of global collections. Scroll below for more.
The fourth installment in the franchise was released in the theatres after one week of Dune: Part Two, but despite that, it has been doing a fair business of attracting cinemagoers. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya‘s movie has crossed the $700 million milestone at the box office. Jack Black has returned as Po’s voice, and as always, it is fun and entertaining.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report revealed Kung Fu Panda 4 has become the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood animation...
Animated films take us back to childhood, and the Kung Fu Panda series is one of our favorite franchises. Kung Fu Panda 4’s box office collection is proving that animated movies have an outstanding appeal among moviegoers. Po and Gang have passed a significant milestone in terms of global collections. Scroll below for more.
The fourth installment in the franchise was released in the theatres after one week of Dune: Part Two, but despite that, it has been doing a fair business of attracting cinemagoers. Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya‘s movie has crossed the $700 million milestone at the box office. Jack Black has returned as Po’s voice, and as always, it is fun and entertaining.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report revealed Kung Fu Panda 4 has become the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood animation...
- 5/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Critics might have fallen for Luca Guadagnino’s erotic tennis romp but it’s a vapid string of disappointing choices
I have spent the week and a half since seeing Challengers on the brink of throwing a racquet-trashing, expletive-scattering, McEnroe-style tantrum. Is Hawkeye working? Did they not see it? How, for an exhausting Mahut-Isner length of huffing and puffing, practically every single one of the wild swings taken by Luca Guadagnino’s film missed its target and landed out by a country mile? Four-star reviews? Five-star reviews? C’mon, fellow critics. You cannot be serious.
Some points I will concede as inarguable. The film is a box-office champion. And it’s pure fire on the internet, a movie more memeable than even the sainted Saltburn. There are clear generational issues in play: I can see why excitable younger viewers, raised on a largely sexless cinema, have fallen so hard...
I have spent the week and a half since seeing Challengers on the brink of throwing a racquet-trashing, expletive-scattering, McEnroe-style tantrum. Is Hawkeye working? Did they not see it? How, for an exhausting Mahut-Isner length of huffing and puffing, practically every single one of the wild swings taken by Luca Guadagnino’s film missed its target and landed out by a country mile? Four-star reviews? Five-star reviews? C’mon, fellow critics. You cannot be serious.
Some points I will concede as inarguable. The film is a box-office champion. And it’s pure fire on the internet, a movie more memeable than even the sainted Saltburn. There are clear generational issues in play: I can see why excitable younger viewers, raised on a largely sexless cinema, have fallen so hard...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
After debuting early last weekend, Universal’s The Fall Guy expanded to 78 overseas markets during its sophomore session, adding $25.4M for a running total of $36.9M at the international box office. That’s in line with Bullet Train and above The Lost City at the same point in release. Globally, the David Leitch-directed action romance is at $65.4M.
This is a fun picture with positive scores and exits so there’s hope for some legs here and playability throughout upcoming holidays. Still, an expensive movie, it came in slightly below projections domestically.
Internationally, the UK was a No. 1 debut with a strong $4.4M from 1,400 screens. Odeon was the top-performing circuit, and Everyman registered a 9% share, 3.1 points higher than their average for the year. Performance across 51 IMAX screens made up 7.6% of the total. The weekend result is well above Bullet Train and The Lost City. Monday is a holiday.
Mexico opened to $2.5M at No.
This is a fun picture with positive scores and exits so there’s hope for some legs here and playability throughout upcoming holidays. Still, an expensive movie, it came in slightly below projections domestically.
Internationally, the UK was a No. 1 debut with a strong $4.4M from 1,400 screens. Odeon was the top-performing circuit, and Everyman registered a 9% share, 3.1 points higher than their average for the year. Performance across 51 IMAX screens made up 7.6% of the total. The weekend result is well above Bullet Train and The Lost City. Monday is a holiday.
Mexico opened to $2.5M at No.
- 5/6/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Fall Guy,” an action-comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, kicked off the summer movie season without much sizzle.
The film, backed by Universal and directed by David Leitch, fell just short of expectations with $28.5 million from 4,002 North American venues in its debut. Heading into the weekend, “The Fall Guy” was projected to earn at least $30 million to $40 million. The trouble is that the movie cost $140 million to produce, so it needs strong word of mouth and interest at the international box office to recoup its budget during its theatrical run. “The Fall Guy” opened to $25.4 million overseas, bringing its global total to $65.4 million.
“This is a fair opening for a big action-comedy,” says David A. Gross of movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “Action comedies are solid performers overseas, and with this cast, foreign business should be good. At [its] cost, ‘The Fall Guy’ is going to need a long run.
The film, backed by Universal and directed by David Leitch, fell just short of expectations with $28.5 million from 4,002 North American venues in its debut. Heading into the weekend, “The Fall Guy” was projected to earn at least $30 million to $40 million. The trouble is that the movie cost $140 million to produce, so it needs strong word of mouth and interest at the international box office to recoup its budget during its theatrical run. “The Fall Guy” opened to $25.4 million overseas, bringing its global total to $65.4 million.
“This is a fair opening for a big action-comedy,” says David A. Gross of movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “Action comedies are solid performers overseas, and with this cast, foreign business should be good. At [its] cost, ‘The Fall Guy’ is going to need a long run.
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Formerly best known as The Crown’s Prince Charles, the British actor is starring as a cocky US tennis pro in Guadagnino’s new hit film. But, he says, he was happiest living off grid in a van for his next film, La Chimera
What makes a movie star? Josh O’Connor, the 33-year-old British actor best known until, well, last week as the thin-skinned, tight-lipped Prince Charles in seasons three and four of The Crown, has been mulling over this question of late. Earlier this year he completed a drama set in the first world war called The History of Sound, with Paul Mescal. “Paul’s a friend, and to watch him work was amazing,” says O’Connor. “I really can’t underplay how brilliant he is. Paul has that movie-star quality, whatever that is. I wish I could articulate it, but he’s just graceful about it all.”
Zendaya is another one.
What makes a movie star? Josh O’Connor, the 33-year-old British actor best known until, well, last week as the thin-skinned, tight-lipped Prince Charles in seasons three and four of The Crown, has been mulling over this question of late. Earlier this year he completed a drama set in the first world war called The History of Sound, with Paul Mescal. “Paul’s a friend, and to watch him work was amazing,” says O’Connor. “I really can’t underplay how brilliant he is. Paul has that movie-star quality, whatever that is. I wish I could articulate it, but he’s just graceful about it all.”
Zendaya is another one.
- 5/5/2024
- by Tim Lewis
- The Guardian - Film News
Is that Tashi Donaldson or Dua Lipa?
Saturday Night Live audiences were treated to a nod at Luca Guadagnino’s latest film Challengers during a sketch featuring host Dua Lipa as a somewhat intense woman who had invited a date over to her apartment — aka SNL featured player Marcello Hernández.
Naturally, one of the first things he notices when he walks into the room is the hundreds of Sonny Angel dolls she has lining her walls.
“They’re companions for 25-year-old working women,” she explains. But, she assures, her date won’t need to compete with her 650+ dolls for her affection…just one.
Cue Bowen Yang, dressed as one of said dolls. Oh, and the Challengers soundtrack.
“I haven’t seen the movie,” Hernández admits, to which Yang replies: “Well, don’t worry, cause you’re about to live it.”
Dua Lipa, impressed by their “volleying back and forth” turns...
Saturday Night Live audiences were treated to a nod at Luca Guadagnino’s latest film Challengers during a sketch featuring host Dua Lipa as a somewhat intense woman who had invited a date over to her apartment — aka SNL featured player Marcello Hernández.
Naturally, one of the first things he notices when he walks into the room is the hundreds of Sonny Angel dolls she has lining her walls.
“They’re companions for 25-year-old working women,” she explains. But, she assures, her date won’t need to compete with her 650+ dolls for her affection…just one.
Cue Bowen Yang, dressed as one of said dolls. Oh, and the Challengers soundtrack.
“I haven’t seen the movie,” Hernández admits, to which Yang replies: “Well, don’t worry, cause you’re about to live it.”
Dua Lipa, impressed by their “volleying back and forth” turns...
- 5/5/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Guys rock! Who doesn't love guys? Whether they're free or falling, guys really have a lot to offer. The latest guy movie on the scene is "The Fall Guy," starring Ryan Gosling as the titular guy: a professional stunt guy who accidentally becomes targeted by a bunch of criminal guys. The film was directed by David Leitch, who has previously directed other guys in movies like "John Wick," "Deadpool 2," and "Bullet Train."
After grossing $10.4 million on its opening day, including $3.15 million from Thursday previews, "The Fall Guy" is now on track to gross around $28 million in its opening weekend (per Variety). That puts it on par with another recent guy movie, "Free Guy," which starred Ryan Gosling's fellow Ryan (and fellow guy), Ryan Reynolds. "Free Guy" grossed $28.3 million upon its release in 2021 and went on to make $331 million worldwide -- a modest success against its $100-125 million budget.
"The Fall Guy...
After grossing $10.4 million on its opening day, including $3.15 million from Thursday previews, "The Fall Guy" is now on track to gross around $28 million in its opening weekend (per Variety). That puts it on par with another recent guy movie, "Free Guy," which starred Ryan Gosling's fellow Ryan (and fellow guy), Ryan Reynolds. "Free Guy" grossed $28.3 million upon its release in 2021 and went on to make $331 million worldwide -- a modest success against its $100-125 million budget.
"The Fall Guy...
- 5/4/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
“Hopefully with the Met, since I’ve been away for so many years, maybe this time around I won’t be so stressed,” Zendaya recently told USA Today ahead of her highly anticipated return to the Met Gala on Monday.
The fashion star, currently seen onscreen in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, has official duties on fashion’s biggest night as a co-chair alongside Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. She hasn’t strolled the carpet outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art since May 2019, when she arrived with her longtime stylist Law Roach to celebrate the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme by wearing an illuminated Cinderella gown with puff sleeves by Tommy Hilfiger.
Her fans may be stressed, however, anticipating what Zendaya will wear in making her return to the A-list affair, especially on the heels of Roach’s recent comments to The New York Times. “I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress,...
The fashion star, currently seen onscreen in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, has official duties on fashion’s biggest night as a co-chair alongside Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth. She hasn’t strolled the carpet outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art since May 2019, when she arrived with her longtime stylist Law Roach to celebrate the Camp: Notes on Fashion theme by wearing an illuminated Cinderella gown with puff sleeves by Tommy Hilfiger.
Her fans may be stressed, however, anticipating what Zendaya will wear in making her return to the A-list affair, especially on the heels of Roach’s recent comments to The New York Times. “I haven’t seen Zendaya’s dress,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Variety held their annual Power of Women event Thursday, May 2 at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York City. Honorees included Anitta, Mariska Hargitay, Shonda Rhimes, and Amy Schumer, along with presenters that included Glenn Close, Bela Bajaria, Bruna Marquezine, and Sascha Seinfeld.
IndieWire caught up with Francesca Scorsese, who’s featured as an “Up Next” talent in Variety’s issue, on the event’s red carpet, where she reflected on working with Luca Guadagnino in HBO’s 2020 limited series “We Are Who We Are.” “He’s the most amazing, sweetest guy. Very eccentric, but that’s the best part about him,” Scorsese said. “It was really cool because I got to experience another filmmaker. You know what I mean? I grew up being on my dad’s film sets and seeing his directing style and just like literally just like living in that world.”
“I saw similarities but...
IndieWire caught up with Francesca Scorsese, who’s featured as an “Up Next” talent in Variety’s issue, on the event’s red carpet, where she reflected on working with Luca Guadagnino in HBO’s 2020 limited series “We Are Who We Are.” “He’s the most amazing, sweetest guy. Very eccentric, but that’s the best part about him,” Scorsese said. “It was really cool because I got to experience another filmmaker. You know what I mean? I grew up being on my dad’s film sets and seeing his directing style and just like literally just like living in that world.”
“I saw similarities but...
- 5/3/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
In the world of filmmaking, directors often employ innovative methods to capture the perfect shot. But what the acclaimed director of Call Me By Your Name, Luca Guadagnino did with Challengers was truly bizarre. Apparently, Guadagnino took an unconventional approach while filming Zendaya’s first scene with Josh O’Connor in the raunchy tennis drama.
Luca Guadagnino at Call Me By Your Name Press Conference | image: Wikimedia Commons
Following the release of Challengers, Josh O’Connor and Zendaya addressed their first scene together in the movie. While speaking about their steamy intimate scene, the duo revealed it was actually the hotel lobby scene that they first shot together. But the stunning part about that sequence remains how Luca Guadagnino apparently shot it through an iPad.
Josh O’Connor and Zendaya Address Their First Challengers Scene
Josh O’Connor and Zendaya led the recently released sports drama Challengers alongside Mike Faist, wherein...
Luca Guadagnino at Call Me By Your Name Press Conference | image: Wikimedia Commons
Following the release of Challengers, Josh O’Connor and Zendaya addressed their first scene together in the movie. While speaking about their steamy intimate scene, the duo revealed it was actually the hotel lobby scene that they first shot together. But the stunning part about that sequence remains how Luca Guadagnino apparently shot it through an iPad.
Josh O’Connor and Zendaya Address Their First Challengers Scene
Josh O’Connor and Zendaya led the recently released sports drama Challengers alongside Mike Faist, wherein...
- 5/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Zendaya stars as Tashi in director Luca Guadagnino’s
Challengers
An Amazon MGM Studios film
Photo credit: Niko Tavernise
© 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Zendaya is unstoppable! She’s crushed it in Spider-Man mesmerized us in Dune and earned her Emmys for Euphoria. Now, she’s taking on a whole new kind of role in Challengers. This movie isn’t afraid to mix things up, and neither is Zendaya. Zendaya portrays Tashi, a former tennis prodigy whose coaching skills turned her husband into a star player. But when his losing streak threatens everything, he must face his greatest rival – who also happens to be Tashi’s ex. Zendaya embraced the complexity of the role and her expanded role as a producer on the film. (Click on the media bar below to hear Zendaya) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Zendaya_Challenges_Doinng_Challengers_.mp3 Challengers is now playing in theaters.
Challengers
An Amazon MGM Studios film
Photo credit: Niko Tavernise
© 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Zendaya is unstoppable! She’s crushed it in Spider-Man mesmerized us in Dune and earned her Emmys for Euphoria. Now, she’s taking on a whole new kind of role in Challengers. This movie isn’t afraid to mix things up, and neither is Zendaya. Zendaya portrays Tashi, a former tennis prodigy whose coaching skills turned her husband into a star player. But when his losing streak threatens everything, he must face his greatest rival – who also happens to be Tashi’s ex. Zendaya embraced the complexity of the role and her expanded role as a producer on the film. (Click on the media bar below to hear Zendaya) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Zendaya_Challenges_Doinng_Challengers_.mp3 Challengers is now playing in theaters.
- 5/3/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Idea of You Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, and Reid Scott
Director: Michael Showalter
The Idea of You Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: The chemistry between Hathaway and Galitzine is unique, and their characters’ relationship feels genuine in the film.
What’s Bad: The film feels outdated in its concepts, as the One Direction angle has not been popular for quite a while. An update to the idea would have made the film better.
Loo Break: The film’s length feels quite right, but the movie’s start feels a bit too redundant, and the same happens towards the end.
Watch or Not?: Watch if you are a fan of romantic comedies, but be ready for this to be more drama than comedy.
Language: English
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 115 Minutes.
User Rating:
The romantic comedy genre is coming back,...
Star Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, and Reid Scott
Director: Michael Showalter
The Idea of You Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: The chemistry between Hathaway and Galitzine is unique, and their characters’ relationship feels genuine in the film.
What’s Bad: The film feels outdated in its concepts, as the One Direction angle has not been popular for quite a while. An update to the idea would have made the film better.
Loo Break: The film’s length feels quite right, but the movie’s start feels a bit too redundant, and the same happens towards the end.
Watch or Not?: Watch if you are a fan of romantic comedies, but be ready for this to be more drama than comedy.
Language: English
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 115 Minutes.
User Rating:
The romantic comedy genre is coming back,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Tennis star Naomi Osaka offered her response to Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy tennis movie Challengers on Thursday, sharing her own moves on the court set to the movie’s viral techno score.
On TikTok, Osaka posted a video of herself moving through a tennis serve and twirling her racket with her fingers after writing, “Me after watching Challengers.”
Though the tennis player has no official ties to the hit movie, which stars Zendaya embroiled in a love triangle with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes previously told Business Insider it was Osaka’s 2018 win over Serena Williams that partially inspired the film.
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On TikTok, Osaka posted a video of herself moving through a tennis serve and twirling her racket with her fingers after writing, “Me after watching Challengers.”
Though the tennis player has no official ties to the hit movie, which stars Zendaya embroiled in a love triangle with Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes previously told Business Insider it was Osaka’s 2018 win over Serena Williams that partially inspired the film.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Luca Guadagnino believes filmgoers will endorse his Zendaya movie Challengers because it delivers “a canon of Hollywood golden age comedy – seductive fun with queerness.” The movie’s “big sell” is a shot of Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor kissing one another in various configurations.
Challengers is establishing itself as a Gen Z “date movie,” with a 75% female audience, mostly under the age of 24. Its high-powered social media campaign triggered a $25 million opening weekend globally, defying the pre-summer box office torpor.
The movie has also been well received by Gen Z reviewers who are faithful to their lexicon of film criticism – male characters are approvingly deemed “heteroflexible,” females “polyamorous,” etc.
It was a surprise to his fans that Guadagnino, an Italian filmmaker, set out to make an American-set sports movie (he is not a sports fan) about a tennis world to which he was alien. As with his other films,...
Challengers is establishing itself as a Gen Z “date movie,” with a 75% female audience, mostly under the age of 24. Its high-powered social media campaign triggered a $25 million opening weekend globally, defying the pre-summer box office torpor.
The movie has also been well received by Gen Z reviewers who are faithful to their lexicon of film criticism – male characters are approvingly deemed “heteroflexible,” females “polyamorous,” etc.
It was a surprise to his fans that Guadagnino, an Italian filmmaker, set out to make an American-set sports movie (he is not a sports fan) about a tennis world to which he was alien. As with his other films,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Zendaya has been a part of some very successful projects. So much so, that every film that she seems to star in is getting more and more attention. The most recent addition to this list has been Challengers, which has taken the internet by storm. While the film was getting a lot of attention for some odd reasons when the trailer came out, that seems to have flipped since then.
Zendaya’s Challengers
It has become one of the most critically acclaimed films in the actress’s filmography, having an impressive, 7.8 out of 10 rating on IMDb. It would seem that this wasn’t only the case for her, as the movie just broke quite an impressive record.
Zendaya’s Challenges Meets New Highs
Challengers have become quite the talk of the town. The film has gotten excellent reviews from all sides, with audiences praising its ability to balance its racy...
Zendaya’s Challengers
It has become one of the most critically acclaimed films in the actress’s filmography, having an impressive, 7.8 out of 10 rating on IMDb. It would seem that this wasn’t only the case for her, as the movie just broke quite an impressive record.
Zendaya’s Challenges Meets New Highs
Challengers have become quite the talk of the town. The film has gotten excellent reviews from all sides, with audiences praising its ability to balance its racy...
- 5/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The much-anticipated final trailer for the romantic sports movie Challengers has just been released, showcasing an intense love triangle involving Zendaya‘s character, Tashi Duncan. Directed by the acclaimed Luca Guadagnino, the film promises a mix of drama, romance, and competitive tennis action. Exploring the Depths of Tashi Duncan At the heart of Challengers is Tashi Duncan, played by Zendaya, a former tennis prodigy whose career took a decisive turn after a severe injury. Now a coach, she finds herself caught between her husband Art Donaldson, portrayed by Mike Faist, and her former boyfriend Patrick, played by Josh O’Connor. The dynamics
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The post Challengers Final Trailer Explores Zendayas Role in a Romantic Sports Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/2/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Challengers and The Fall Guy prove that the movie star is still alive – and can make a huge difference to a film’s success. A few thoughts…
The movie star is dead. Or at least our idea of stardom may have drastically changed. After streaming has become a credible rival to cinemas, it’s not so much star power that necessarily gets people to spend their hard-earned money on a movie ticket. Sure, the Swifties ran to the cinemas to watch The Eras Tour, but Taylor Swift is hardly a movie star, despite her turn in Cats.
Ana De Armas blames social media for the lack of movie stars. “I feel like the new generations don’t have that concept, because of social media,” de Armas told Vanity Fair in 2023. “There is so much information out there and oversharing. The concept of a movie star is someone untouchable you only see onscreen.
The movie star is dead. Or at least our idea of stardom may have drastically changed. After streaming has become a credible rival to cinemas, it’s not so much star power that necessarily gets people to spend their hard-earned money on a movie ticket. Sure, the Swifties ran to the cinemas to watch The Eras Tour, but Taylor Swift is hardly a movie star, despite her turn in Cats.
Ana De Armas blames social media for the lack of movie stars. “I feel like the new generations don’t have that concept, because of social media,” de Armas told Vanity Fair in 2023. “There is so much information out there and oversharing. The concept of a movie star is someone untouchable you only see onscreen.
- 5/2/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The power of Greyskull is happening on June 5, 2026 when Amazon MGM Studios’ and Mattel Films’ finally bring their live-action reboot of Masters of the Universe to theaters.
As Deadline first told you, Bumblebee filmmaker Travis Knight is directing off Chris Butler’s screenplay. Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch are producing.
The movie follows ten-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe.
As Deadline first told you, Bumblebee filmmaker Travis Knight is directing off Chris Butler’s screenplay. Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch are producing.
The movie follows ten-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe.
- 5/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary film editor Thelma Schoonmaker is honoring the films of filmmaking duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger with an upcoming retrospective at MoMA.
Titled “Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger,” the screening series is presented in collaboration with the BFI and will take place from June 21 to July 31. The program includes more than 50 films — many of which are new restorations — and was curated by conservation experts, archivists, and curators at the BFI National Archive.
Oscar-winning editor Schoonmaker will open the series on June 21 with an introduction to the new digital restoration of “Black Narcissus” (1947). Schoonmaker was married to British director Powell from 1984 until his death in 1990.
Powell and Pressburger’s cultural legacy is most notably recognized in their film “The Red Shoes” (1948), which has inspired sequences in films such as Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan,” and Martin Scorsese’s “Raging Bull,” which Schoonmaker edited.
Titled “Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger,” the screening series is presented in collaboration with the BFI and will take place from June 21 to July 31. The program includes more than 50 films — many of which are new restorations — and was curated by conservation experts, archivists, and curators at the BFI National Archive.
Oscar-winning editor Schoonmaker will open the series on June 21 with an introduction to the new digital restoration of “Black Narcissus” (1947). Schoonmaker was married to British director Powell from 1984 until his death in 1990.
Powell and Pressburger’s cultural legacy is most notably recognized in their film “The Red Shoes” (1948), which has inspired sequences in films such as Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers,” Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan,” and Martin Scorsese’s “Raging Bull,” which Schoonmaker edited.
- 5/1/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Fall Guy Box Office (North America): Projections Ahead Of Its Release( Photo Credit – YouTube )
After ruling the theatres in 2023 with their individual movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, Ryan Gosling, and Emily Blunt have teamed up for an action comedy this summer. The Fall Guy by director David Leitch is all set to hit the theatres this Friday, and all eyes are on its box office numbers. Keep scrolling for more deets.
Recently, the film’s producer, Kelly McCormick, opened up about Ryan and Emily’s chemistry in the movie and their characters’ relationship. According to her, it is messy and uncomfortable. The film has already received an impressive 87% score on the Tomatometer on the Rotten Tomatoes website. It is based on the 1980s TV series of the same name about stunt performers. For the unversed, its director was a stunt performer before becoming a filmmaker. He was a stunt double for Brad Pitt.
After ruling the theatres in 2023 with their individual movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, Ryan Gosling, and Emily Blunt have teamed up for an action comedy this summer. The Fall Guy by director David Leitch is all set to hit the theatres this Friday, and all eyes are on its box office numbers. Keep scrolling for more deets.
Recently, the film’s producer, Kelly McCormick, opened up about Ryan and Emily’s chemistry in the movie and their characters’ relationship. According to her, it is messy and uncomfortable. The film has already received an impressive 87% score on the Tomatometer on the Rotten Tomatoes website. It is based on the 1980s TV series of the same name about stunt performers. For the unversed, its director was a stunt performer before becoming a filmmaker. He was a stunt double for Brad Pitt.
- 5/1/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!
Zendaya is weighing in on the end of Challengers.
The 27-year-old actress opened up about the end of Luca Guadagnino‘s film, and what she thinks happened.
In the final scene, the camera lands on Tashi (Zendaya) as she screams “come on!” and smiles following a match point volley between Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Art jumps over the net and into Patrick’s arms.
In an interview with The New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan, Zendaya shared her thoughts on the ending, and admitted that it might be “confusing” to some.
Keep reading to find out more…
Zendaya said she felt that Tashi’s expression is a “yes!” of approval, “but my mom’s like, ‘I saw it differently.’”
“My mom read the ending so different,” Zendaya said.
“My mom is like, ‘She’s pissed because they realize that they don’t need her anymore.
Zendaya is weighing in on the end of Challengers.
The 27-year-old actress opened up about the end of Luca Guadagnino‘s film, and what she thinks happened.
In the final scene, the camera lands on Tashi (Zendaya) as she screams “come on!” and smiles following a match point volley between Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Art jumps over the net and into Patrick’s arms.
In an interview with The New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan, Zendaya shared her thoughts on the ending, and admitted that it might be “confusing” to some.
Keep reading to find out more…
Zendaya said she felt that Tashi’s expression is a “yes!” of approval, “but my mom’s like, ‘I saw it differently.’”
“My mom read the ending so different,” Zendaya said.
“My mom is like, ‘She’s pissed because they realize that they don’t need her anymore.
- 5/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Challengers Box Office (North America): Beats Will Smith’s Tennis Drama King Richard’s Domestic Collections ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Zendaya is experiencing rave reviews for her performance in Luca Guadagnino’s directorial Challengers. The film is already breaking some box office records. After becoming Luca’s second highest-grossing film, it has surpassed one of Will Smith’s movies at the domestic box office. Scroll below for more.
Before this R-rated tennis drama, Zendaya was praised for her work in Denis Villeneuve’s film Dune: Part Two, which is already one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. It featured Timothee Chalamet opposite the Spider-Man: No Way Home actress, and they are among the rising stars in Hollywood. The 27-year-old has won two Emmy Awards for her impressive performance in the HBO series Euphoria.
Luca Guadagnino’s movie Challengers has surpassed Will Smith’s tennis drama King Richards Collection at the North American box office,...
Zendaya is experiencing rave reviews for her performance in Luca Guadagnino’s directorial Challengers. The film is already breaking some box office records. After becoming Luca’s second highest-grossing film, it has surpassed one of Will Smith’s movies at the domestic box office. Scroll below for more.
Before this R-rated tennis drama, Zendaya was praised for her work in Denis Villeneuve’s film Dune: Part Two, which is already one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. It featured Timothee Chalamet opposite the Spider-Man: No Way Home actress, and they are among the rising stars in Hollywood. The 27-year-old has won two Emmy Awards for her impressive performance in the HBO series Euphoria.
Luca Guadagnino’s movie Challengers has surpassed Will Smith’s tennis drama King Richards Collection at the North American box office,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brien excel in Saint Maud director Rose Glass’ sophomore feature. Here’s our review of Love Lies Bleeding.
If there was any concern or doubt that Rose Glass, the director of 2019’s Saint Maud, wasn’t the real deal, her new film puts all that to rest. Glass’ second feature, Love Lies Bleeding, is a haunting, pulpy affair about the whirlwind romance between a gym manager and an aspiring bodybuilder.
In a star-making turn, Katy O’Brian plays Jackie, who runs into Kristen Stewart’s Lou on her way to Las Vegas for a bodybuilding competition. Their chemistry is sizzling, but Lou’s troubled, criminally inclined family soon complicates their romance.
The cast is rounded out by Jena Malone, Dave Franco and Ed Harris, who sports a particularly impressive hair-do. In a lesser film such ridiculous, over-the-top hair extensions might be a distraction, but here they only add to the uneasy,...
If there was any concern or doubt that Rose Glass, the director of 2019’s Saint Maud, wasn’t the real deal, her new film puts all that to rest. Glass’ second feature, Love Lies Bleeding, is a haunting, pulpy affair about the whirlwind romance between a gym manager and an aspiring bodybuilder.
In a star-making turn, Katy O’Brian plays Jackie, who runs into Kristen Stewart’s Lou on her way to Las Vegas for a bodybuilding competition. Their chemistry is sizzling, but Lou’s troubled, criminally inclined family soon complicates their romance.
The cast is rounded out by Jena Malone, Dave Franco and Ed Harris, who sports a particularly impressive hair-do. In a lesser film such ridiculous, over-the-top hair extensions might be a distraction, but here they only add to the uneasy,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Late Night With The Devil Breaks Streaming Records on Shudder’s Strongest Opening Weekend Ever (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Shudder, the go-to spot for horror buffs, smashed its records last weekend with “Late Night With The Devil,” a horror gem that became the top catch for Shudder and AMC+ during its debut. Horror Geek Life reports that the film wasted no time making history, hitting the ground running on Shudder on April 19 and securing the platform’s most triumphant opening weekend yet.
Upon hitting theaters, it promptly seized the crown as distributor IFC Films’ most lucrative opening weekend in the U.S., amassing $2.8 million in domestic box office revenue. According to Forbes, despite its limited release in just 1,034 American theaters, the Australian movie generated $9.8 million in revenue during its U.S. theatrical run.
AMC no longer shares specific subscriber figures for Shudder as a standalone service. However, as of 2023, AMC Networks...
Shudder, the go-to spot for horror buffs, smashed its records last weekend with “Late Night With The Devil,” a horror gem that became the top catch for Shudder and AMC+ during its debut. Horror Geek Life reports that the film wasted no time making history, hitting the ground running on Shudder on April 19 and securing the platform’s most triumphant opening weekend yet.
Upon hitting theaters, it promptly seized the crown as distributor IFC Films’ most lucrative opening weekend in the U.S., amassing $2.8 million in domestic box office revenue. According to Forbes, despite its limited release in just 1,034 American theaters, the Australian movie generated $9.8 million in revenue during its U.S. theatrical run.
AMC no longer shares specific subscriber figures for Shudder as a standalone service. However, as of 2023, AMC Networks...
- 5/1/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Spoiler Alert: This article contains plot details for “Challengers,” now playing in theaters.
All Tashi Duncan wanted was great tennis. At the end of Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy tennis drama “Challengers,” the camera freezes on Tashi (Zendaya) as she screams “come on!” following a match point volley for the ages between competitors Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). The volley got so intense that it ends with Art leaping over the net and falling into Patrick’s arms. Is Tashi mortified or elated? Zendaya admitted in an outtake from the actors’ recent interview with The New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan that the ending might be “confusing” to some.
“My mom read the ending so different,” Zendaya said. “My mom is like, ‘She’s pissed because they realize that they don’t need her anymore.’ I was like, ‘But I smile a little bit at the end!’ My...
All Tashi Duncan wanted was great tennis. At the end of Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy tennis drama “Challengers,” the camera freezes on Tashi (Zendaya) as she screams “come on!” following a match point volley for the ages between competitors Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) and Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). The volley got so intense that it ends with Art leaping over the net and falling into Patrick’s arms. Is Tashi mortified or elated? Zendaya admitted in an outtake from the actors’ recent interview with The New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan that the ending might be “confusing” to some.
“My mom read the ending so different,” Zendaya said. “My mom is like, ‘She’s pissed because they realize that they don’t need her anymore.’ I was like, ‘But I smile a little bit at the end!’ My...
- 4/30/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Zendaya’s brand new romantic sports drama Challengers has been at everyone’s hearing pretty much before the movie finally hit the cinemas last week. The film also starring The Crown’s star Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist eventually made all the hype in social media work for itself and didn’t take much time to dethrone Alex Garland’s post-apocalyptic hit Civil War from the box office top.
Though all the stars seem to still align for Challengers’ blast as the movie started its theatrical run only several days ago, some earlier predictions for its success show that it actually could’ve done better.
According to earlier reports that were released ahead of Challengers’ world premiere in theaters, the movie was projected to gross at least $20 million in the domestic run while the international numbers were supposed to ultimately cement Luca Guadagnino’s drama’s hit status.
As it turns out,...
Though all the stars seem to still align for Challengers’ blast as the movie started its theatrical run only several days ago, some earlier predictions for its success show that it actually could’ve done better.
According to earlier reports that were released ahead of Challengers’ world premiere in theaters, the movie was projected to gross at least $20 million in the domestic run while the international numbers were supposed to ultimately cement Luca Guadagnino’s drama’s hit status.
As it turns out,...
- 4/30/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Spider-Man 3 Box Office: Decoding Tobey Maguire Led Threequel’s Commercial Success( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Tobey Maguire will always remain the Og Spider-Man and is undoubtedly a fan favorite one. Recently, Tobey and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man has been re-released in the United States after over a decade, and on that special occasion, let us take a look at its box office numbers. The movie not only had the biggest opening but earned the highest in the franchise as well. Scroll below for more.
The film was released in 2007 and was the last in Sam Raimi‘s trilogy of Spidey movies starring Tobey as Peter Parker. This film also gave the audience the Bully Maguire. The memes are still prevalent on social media and are a relevant part of the pop culture. There are two supervillains in this movie, Sandman and Venom.
Peter Parker’s Spider-Man suit turns black in...
Tobey Maguire will always remain the Og Spider-Man and is undoubtedly a fan favorite one. Recently, Tobey and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man has been re-released in the United States after over a decade, and on that special occasion, let us take a look at its box office numbers. The movie not only had the biggest opening but earned the highest in the franchise as well. Scroll below for more.
The film was released in 2007 and was the last in Sam Raimi‘s trilogy of Spidey movies starring Tobey as Peter Parker. This film also gave the audience the Bully Maguire. The memes are still prevalent on social media and are a relevant part of the pop culture. There are two supervillains in this movie, Sandman and Venom.
Peter Parker’s Spider-Man suit turns black in...
- 4/30/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
What should I tell you about Challengers? Perhaps that it's not as much about tennis as you may think, and that it is also not as gay as you think. Or that the performances were great, and the music by Trent Reznor really worked as a juxtaposition to dramatic scenes. That there was a lot off slow-mo. It is a fun movie. Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, is about three competitive tennis players who meet at a young age, and the way their paths diverge and converge over the years. Pseudo-celebrity Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) has an injury early on in her career, instead becoming a coach, which suits her analytical and blunt personality. Close friends Art (Mike Faist) and Patrick (Josh O'Connor) are both competing...
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- 4/30/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Japan) Opening Weekend Update( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire keeps shining in the theatres and has now opened in Japan. After almost a month of its release in other regions, the film did pretty well on its opening weekend. It has already reached a significant milestone at the box office, and the latest Japan release will continue its monstrous run. Keep scrolling for more.
Godzilla x Kong is the fifth movie in the MonsterVerse and has been doing exceedingly well commercially. The film got a month’s extension in the Chinese theatres and has also been doing well. The film was directed by Adam Wingard, with Rebecca Hall in the lead role. The film has already become the second highest-grossing in the franchise and is still continuing to earn.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released in Japan this Friday,...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire keeps shining in the theatres and has now opened in Japan. After almost a month of its release in other regions, the film did pretty well on its opening weekend. It has already reached a significant milestone at the box office, and the latest Japan release will continue its monstrous run. Keep scrolling for more.
Godzilla x Kong is the fifth movie in the MonsterVerse and has been doing exceedingly well commercially. The film got a month’s extension in the Chinese theatres and has also been doing well. The film was directed by Adam Wingard, with Rebecca Hall in the lead role. The film has already become the second highest-grossing in the franchise and is still continuing to earn.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released in Japan this Friday,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
A whole lot of moviegoers this past weekend probably just became enthusiastic tennis fans, so it's important that they know just how well the sport lends itself to the type of thrill-a-minute drama on display throughout "Challengers." (Be sure to read /Film's review by Witney Seibold if you haven't yet.) As Zendaya's Tashi Duncan proves on multiple occasions, the art of being really good at hitting a ball with a racket can feel like an interpretive dance ... provided you have the right partner. Both players tune out the larger world in the heat of the moment and, in Tashi's words, "go somewhere beautiful" together. In that light, it's no wonder the actual filming of director Luca Guadagnino's latest movie naturally lent itself to moments of spontaneity and improvisation between the main trio of actors.
If there's one moment everybody walked out of the theater buzzing about -- besides the provocative ending,...
If there's one moment everybody walked out of the theater buzzing about -- besides the provocative ending,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
"Challengers", the R-rated sports feature directed by Luca Guadagnino, has earned a ‘domestic’ box office gross of $15,011,061 and ‘international’ $10,300,000 for a worldwide total of $25,311,06 since its theatrical release April 26, 2024:
".... 'Tashi Duncan' (Zendaya), a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court is married to a champion on a losing streak…
“… Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off ...
"...against the washed-up 'Patrick' – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
"As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win..."...
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".... 'Tashi Duncan' (Zendaya), a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court is married to a champion on a losing streak…
“… Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off ...
"...against the washed-up 'Patrick' – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
"As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win..."...
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- 4/30/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Although “Challengers” screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes and director Luca Guadagnino are no strangers to working with each other, their collaboration process on the upcoming film “Queer,” an adaptation of a William S. Burroughs novel that will star Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, was entirely different.
The Black List alum previously told IndieWire on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of “Challengers” that accepting the task of his first adapted screenplay was a “no brainer.” Elaborating on how exactly the task of making “Queer,” a film adaptation both Guadagnino and other filmmakers had been chasing, came to be, Kuritzkes later told IndieWire over Zoom, “One day, on the set of ‘Challengers,’ [Luca] just gave me this book and said, ‘Read this tonight and tell me if you want to write it for me.’”
He added, “I was so completely honored and touched that Luca would trust me with this movie. And...
The Black List alum previously told IndieWire on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of “Challengers” that accepting the task of his first adapted screenplay was a “no brainer.” Elaborating on how exactly the task of making “Queer,” a film adaptation both Guadagnino and other filmmakers had been chasing, came to be, Kuritzkes later told IndieWire over Zoom, “One day, on the set of ‘Challengers,’ [Luca] just gave me this book and said, ‘Read this tonight and tell me if you want to write it for me.’”
He added, “I was so completely honored and touched that Luca would trust me with this movie. And...
- 4/29/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Josh O’Connor would very much love to fuck off into the woods with a stick.
It’s a deceptively warm April day in New York City and O’Connor, who looks brighter than anyone who was awake before the sun has a right to look, is hunched over conspiratorially to share what music he’s currently listening to. It’s where he got the idea of fucking off — central lyrics to Irish blues singer Mick Flannery’s “Fuck Off World”: “Fuck off world/Fuck off politics/I’m going...
It’s a deceptively warm April day in New York City and O’Connor, who looks brighter than anyone who was awake before the sun has a right to look, is hunched over conspiratorially to share what music he’s currently listening to. It’s where he got the idea of fucking off — central lyrics to Irish blues singer Mick Flannery’s “Fuck Off World”: “Fuck off world/Fuck off politics/I’m going...
- 4/29/2024
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Josh O’Connor has his sights set on his dream role: playing a “darker version” of Willy Wonka.
Much like his “Challengers” co-star and “West Side Story” alum Mike Faist, O’Connor is looking to lean into the musical theater elements of the famed fictional chocolatier. Timothée Chalamet most recently played the Roald Dahl character in “Wonka,” with Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder leading other iterations of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
In a recent WSJ Magazine video, O’Connor revealed that Wonka is his ideal part.
“I would love to play Willy Wonka, but like a dark Willy Wonka,” he said. “I know they’ve just made a ‘Wonka’ film with Timothée Chalamet, but I would really like to play a story of darker version of him.”
According to O’Connor, the original portrayal of the character by actor Wilder is a haunting performance.
“I think Gene Wilder’s version of him is very dark.
Much like his “Challengers” co-star and “West Side Story” alum Mike Faist, O’Connor is looking to lean into the musical theater elements of the famed fictional chocolatier. Timothée Chalamet most recently played the Roald Dahl character in “Wonka,” with Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder leading other iterations of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
In a recent WSJ Magazine video, O’Connor revealed that Wonka is his ideal part.
“I would love to play Willy Wonka, but like a dark Willy Wonka,” he said. “I know they’ve just made a ‘Wonka’ film with Timothée Chalamet, but I would really like to play a story of darker version of him.”
According to O’Connor, the original portrayal of the character by actor Wilder is a haunting performance.
“I think Gene Wilder’s version of him is very dark.
- 4/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for “Challengers.”]
Zendaya is admitting that yes, the ending of “Challengers” can be considered “confusing,” especially since her own mother had an entirely different take on it than she did.
The actress told New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan that it makes sense why the ambiguous final scene can be “confusing” for audiences.
“My mom read the ending so different[ly]. My mom is like, ‘She’s pissed because they realize that they don’t need her anymore,'” Zendaya said in an interview excerpt tweeted by Buchanan. “I was like, ‘But I smile a little bit at the end!'”
The final sequence captures Tashi (Zendaya) watching as her almost-retired husband Art (Mike Faist) and his former best friend Patrick (Josh O’Connor) embrace on the tennis court without a winner being announced. Tashi screams “Come on!” from the sidelines, harkening back to her own teen U.S. Open win before she...
Zendaya is admitting that yes, the ending of “Challengers” can be considered “confusing,” especially since her own mother had an entirely different take on it than she did.
The actress told New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan that it makes sense why the ambiguous final scene can be “confusing” for audiences.
“My mom read the ending so different[ly]. My mom is like, ‘She’s pissed because they realize that they don’t need her anymore,'” Zendaya said in an interview excerpt tweeted by Buchanan. “I was like, ‘But I smile a little bit at the end!'”
The final sequence captures Tashi (Zendaya) watching as her almost-retired husband Art (Mike Faist) and his former best friend Patrick (Josh O’Connor) embrace on the tennis court without a winner being announced. Tashi screams “Come on!” from the sidelines, harkening back to her own teen U.S. Open win before she...
- 4/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson and Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
‘Rivales’ se ha tenido que conformar con un quinto puesto en su fin de semana de estreno.
Este fin de semana, las salas de cine en España vibraron con la acción trepidante de “El Especialista” (“The Fall Guy”), una producción de Universal Pictures dirigida por David Leitch y protagonizada por Ryan Gosling y Emily Blunt. La película, un homenaje a los dobles de escenas de acción, se posicionó en lo más alto del ranking de taquilla en España según los datos provisionales de Comscore Movies Spain.
La película ha logrado una recaudación de 904.100 euros en su primer fin de semana en salas, siendo la opción elegida por 118.221 espectadores y situándose en lo más alto de la taquilla española con una cuota de mercado del 21,31%. Se ha estrenado en 332 cines y 522 pantallas de nuestro país, con un promedio de recaudación de 2.723€ y 1.732€ respectivamente.
El segundo puesto en taquilla ha sido para...
Este fin de semana, las salas de cine en España vibraron con la acción trepidante de “El Especialista” (“The Fall Guy”), una producción de Universal Pictures dirigida por David Leitch y protagonizada por Ryan Gosling y Emily Blunt. La película, un homenaje a los dobles de escenas de acción, se posicionó en lo más alto del ranking de taquilla en España según los datos provisionales de Comscore Movies Spain.
La película ha logrado una recaudación de 904.100 euros en su primer fin de semana en salas, siendo la opción elegida por 118.221 espectadores y situándose en lo más alto de la taquilla española con una cuota de mercado del 21,31%. Se ha estrenado en 332 cines y 522 pantallas de nuestro país, con un promedio de recaudación de 2.723€ y 1.732€ respectivamente.
El segundo puesto en taquilla ha sido para...
- 4/29/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Mufasa: The Lion King Teaser Trailer: Blue Ivy Carter Makes Her Debut! (Photo Credit – Youtube)
Mufasa: The Lion King Teaser trailer has been dropped by Disney, and the live-action film, which is a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King, will be released worldwide on December 20. However, the trailer would put you to disbelieving the amount that must have been spent on this so-called CGI film that has been unnecessarily called a live-action film.
The one-minute, 34-second trailer makes one thing very clear: the animals are more expressive this time, and some research and hard work has been done at that end. But the question lies – Is Mufasa’s back story important, and was this prequel necessary?
Instead of investing their mind, money, and time in creating a fresh character, Disney has tried to play a safe bet by making Mufasa: The Lion King. Well-known names definitely pique the excitement as...
Mufasa: The Lion King Teaser trailer has been dropped by Disney, and the live-action film, which is a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King, will be released worldwide on December 20. However, the trailer would put you to disbelieving the amount that must have been spent on this so-called CGI film that has been unnecessarily called a live-action film.
The one-minute, 34-second trailer makes one thing very clear: the animals are more expressive this time, and some research and hard work has been done at that end. But the question lies – Is Mufasa’s back story important, and was this prequel necessary?
Instead of investing their mind, money, and time in creating a fresh character, Disney has tried to play a safe bet by making Mufasa: The Lion King. Well-known names definitely pique the excitement as...
- 4/29/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
The Mummy Box Office (Domestic): Here’s How Much It Earned On It Re-Release Opening Weekend(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Universal Pictures is bringing some classic movies back to the theatres in the United States. On Friday, the fan-favorite adventure movie The Mummy was re-released. People went into the theatres despite several other releases like Challengers and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire running there to boost the classic’s box office collections.
The movie will turn twenty-five this year and will always be one of the best movies about Egypt’s mummies in cinema history. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz‘s chemistry captivated us and will always remain close to our hearts. The film did well at the box office back then and has managed to bring some loyal audience to the theatres.
Earlier this month reports about The Mummy re-releasing in the theatres were all over the media.
Universal Pictures is bringing some classic movies back to the theatres in the United States. On Friday, the fan-favorite adventure movie The Mummy was re-released. People went into the theatres despite several other releases like Challengers and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire running there to boost the classic’s box office collections.
The movie will turn twenty-five this year and will always be one of the best movies about Egypt’s mummies in cinema history. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz‘s chemistry captivated us and will always remain close to our hearts. The film did well at the box office back then and has managed to bring some loyal audience to the theatres.
Earlier this month reports about The Mummy re-releasing in the theatres were all over the media.
- 4/29/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
If there was any doubt at all that Zendaya is one of her generation's biggest A-list stars, this past weekend just squashed it. The actress had a bunch of big hits to her name, including the most recent "Spider-Man" trilogy, but she had yet to have the opportunity to open an original movie with her as the central star. Well, she did just that over the weekend as the R-rated, original tennis drama "Challengers" hit theaters and topped the box office with a $15 million take domestically. Very few non-horror, original movies have broken through in the pandemic era big enough to take the number one spot on the charts. That was just the tip of the iceberg.
While Zendaya's latest was topping the charts, "Dune: Part Two" still found itself in the top ten in its ninth weekend of release. Director Dennis Villeneuve's sequel to 2021's "Dune" added $1.9 million to its ever-growing total domestically,...
While Zendaya's latest was topping the charts, "Dune: Part Two" still found itself in the top ten in its ninth weekend of release. Director Dennis Villeneuve's sequel to 2021's "Dune" added $1.9 million to its ever-growing total domestically,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
One of the most anticipated and hottest films of 2024 is finally here. We are talking about Zendaya‘s Challengers which was memed to death for a threesome scene that was shown in the trailer but if you have seen the film then you know that the brilliance of the film is much more than that one scene. Directed by Call Me By Your Name‘s Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, the sports romantic drama follows the story of a talented tennis player Tashi, and her twisted relationship with two tennis players, one of whom is her husband now. Challengers stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor in the lead role with Jordan Thompson, Faith Fay, Hailey Gates, and Tierre Diaz starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the story of ambition and toxic relationships in Challengers you should check out these films with similar themes next.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (Apr 26-28) Total gross to date Week 1. Challengers (Warner Bros) £1.5m £1.5m 1 2. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £1.4m £9m 3 3. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) £948,033 £19.7m 5 4. Civil War (Entertainment Film Distributors) £755,426 £5.2m 3 5. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros) £597,522 £13.7m 5
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Luca Guadagnino’s tennis drama Challengers scored a number one ranking on its opening weekend at the UK-Ireland box office, with a £1.5m first session.
Warner Bros title Challengers took a £2,197 site average from over 700 cinemas, and has £1.6m including previews.
The figure is a new record opening in the territory for Guadagnino,...
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.25
Luca Guadagnino’s tennis drama Challengers scored a number one ranking on its opening weekend at the UK-Ireland box office, with a £1.5m first session.
Warner Bros title Challengers took a £2,197 site average from over 700 cinemas, and has £1.6m including previews.
The figure is a new record opening in the territory for Guadagnino,...
- 4/29/2024
- ScreenDaily
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