Marvel’s Bomb Won’t Blow Up Hollywood’s Formula
1 year, 1 month ago

Marvel’s Bomb Won’t Blow Up Hollywood’s Formula

Live Mint  

Wanted by Hollywood: World-famous intellectual property that no one has yet thought to make into a movie. “The Marvels" grossed a mere $47 million for its domestic box-office debut—a record low for the franchise and a major disappointment even against other recent Marvel movies that have been showing signs of strain. With the exception of during the pandemic-shuttered year of 2020, Disney has released at least three Marvel movies a year since 2016, with the combined box office of those movies averaging 17% of each year’s total domestic box office, according to data from industry-tracking site The Numbers. “Barbie," “The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and “Oppenheimer" are the three highest-grossing movies of the year so far globally, and none are sequels or based on an established movie franchise. The Japanese videogame maker’s share price jumped last week after the company announced it is working on a live-action movie based on its “Zelda" games, which first appeared in 1986.

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Tom Cruise and Warner Bros Discovery team up for films deal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tom Cruise and Warner Bros Discovery team up for films deal

The Hindu  

Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday it had struck a deal with Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's most bankable actors, to develop and produce original and franchise theatrical films in 2024. The film partnership with Cruise marks a coup for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group's co-chairs, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, and fulfills CEO David Zaslav's oft-stated desire to …

Aquaman 2: DC and Marvel have had a terrible year. What comes next?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Aquaman 2: DC and Marvel have had a terrible year. What comes next?

Slate  

If you’re a fan of movies about comic-book superheroes, 2023 was really not your year. The strong performance of Across the Spider-Verse and last year’s The Batman is an indicator that audiences aren’t tired of all superhero movies, per se, but specifically of the sprawling and unwieldly universes that now stretch across TV as well as multiplex screens. The studios …

Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Eight years ago, Steven Spielberg predicted that the superhero movie would one day go “the way of the Western.” Spielberg’s comments caused a widespread stir at the time. For the first time in more than two decades, the top three movies at the box office didn’t include one sequel or remake: “Barbie,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” …

Barbenheimer dominates 2023 Box Office... but Barbie and Oppenheimer are split by huge $1.3BN blockbuster - here is the full list
1 year ago

Barbenheimer dominates 2023 Box Office... but Barbie and Oppenheimer are split by huge $1.3BN blockbuster - here is the full list

Daily Mail  

Barbie and Oppenheimer are top of the bill when it comes to the 2023 worldwide Box Office after they became a combined cultural phenomenon over summer. Barbie's place at the top of the list is unsurprising given the movie broke records throughout its release relating to both box office sales and soundtrack popularity. Record-breaker: Barbie was an instant hit and …

After the flop of ‘The Marvels,’ questions mount for Disney over MCU’s future
1 year ago

After the flop of ‘The Marvels,’ questions mount for Disney over MCU’s future

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co., whose latest superhero film “The Marvels” concluded last weekend as the lowest-grossing film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is closing out a year that has served as a rude awakening for the once-unshakeable Marvel brand. Those figures pale in comparison to the studio’s 2022 releases like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” …

The Marvels finishes as MCU's lowest grossing movie ever at $197M globally, Disney to 'stop reporting figures’
1 year ago

The Marvels finishes as MCU's lowest grossing movie ever at $197M globally, Disney to 'stop reporting figures’

Hindustan Times  

The Marvels, Nia DaCosta's tentpole superhero movie starring Brie Larson, is on the verge of concluding its global box office run. Brie Larson unites with Iman Vellani and Teyonah Parris in The Marvels The Marvels finishes lowest So far, The Marvels has garnered only $80 million in North America and $197 million globally. Disney issued a statement on Sunday, stating, …

‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU
1 year, 1 month ago

‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history. Separately, after two weeks atop the box office, Universal Pictures’ “Five Nights at Freddy’s” slid to second place with $9 million in its third weekend of release. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” concert film came in third with $5.9 …

‘The Marvels’ loses its powers with the lowest-grossing MCU opening ever
1 year, 1 month ago

‘The Marvels’ loses its powers with the lowest-grossing MCU opening ever

LA Times  

Disney’s “The Marvels” took home the top spot at the box office despite its lackluster opening. It also nabbed the unwanted distinction of having the worst opening box-office tally for an MCU film, finishing behind 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk,” which scored $55.4 million with its opening. The superhero flick flew past a two-time box-office champion, Universal Pictures’ “Five Nights at …

Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ release pushed to 2025 as actors strike drags on
1 year, 2 months ago

Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ release pushed to 2025 as actors strike drags on

The Hindu  

The eighth instalment of the Mission: Impossible franchise has been postponed a year, signalling a new wave of release schedule juggling for Hollywood studios as the actors’ strike surpasses three months of work stoppage. Production on the follow-up to Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One was paused in July while Tom Cruise and company embarked on an …

Next ‘Mission: Impossible’ delayed a year as actors strike drags on
1 year, 2 months ago

Next ‘Mission: Impossible’ delayed a year as actors strike drags on

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The eighth installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise has been postponed a year, signaling a new wave of release schedule juggling for Hollywood studios as the actors strike surpasses three months of work stoppage. Production on the follow-up to Christopher McQuarrie’s “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” was paused in July while Tom Cruise and company …

How the wave of 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' impacted Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible 7' at the box-office | Explained
1 year, 4 months ago

How the wave of 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' impacted Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible 7' at the box-office | Explained

Firstpost  

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One opened worldwide on July 12 and Oppenheimer and Barbie came out merely nine days later, thus denting the commercial prospects of Cruise’s juggernaut July was a chaotic and crazy month for fans at the movies. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One opened worldwide on July 12 and Oppenheimer and Barbie came out …

‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” launched with a franchise-best $80 million over five days, though it came in shy of industry expectations with a $56.2 million haul over the three-day weekend, according to studio estimates. But while a $235 million worldwide launch marked one of the …

‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’ opens with $80 million at the box office
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’ opens with $80 million at the box office

LA Times  

Paramount Pictures’ “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” opened at the top of the domestic box office over the weekend, amassing $56.2 million during the regular Friday-through-Sunday window, according to studio estimates. The franchise installment before “Dead Reckoning,” 2018’s “Mission: Impossible — Fallout,” opened with $61.2 million in its Friday-through-Sunday frame and collected $77.5 million during its first five …

Tom Cruise's latest Mission Impossible sequel falls short of box office hopes
1 year, 5 months ago

Tom Cruise's latest Mission Impossible sequel falls short of box office hopes

Daily Mail  

Tom Cruise's latest action film seems to be having trouble fulfilling its mission. The action star's Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One, has not performed as well at the box office as hoped and looks to earn only $78 million domestically after its five day opening, according to Variety. Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One, has not performed as well at the …

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114 million
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114 million

Associated Press  

There is nothing like the promise of a chapter closing to draw people to the movie theater, especially when tied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Last year on the same weekend, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” riding on the success of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” raked in $187.4 million in its first three days in North America. 3” …

Are Marvel movies in trouble? Fans call it a 'tipping point'
1 year, 7 months ago

Are Marvel movies in trouble? Fans call it a 'tipping point'

LA Times  

Kristen Parraz still gets teary when she talks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At a time of uncertainty about movie theater safety and experimentation with simultaneous theatrical and streaming releases — much to one Marvel star’s chagrin — three 2021 releases, “Black Widow,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Eternals” fell short of the lofty expectations set …

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 eyeing $110M domestic box office debut and $250M worldwide
1 year, 7 months ago

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 eyeing $110M domestic box office debut and $250M worldwide

Daily Mail  

Marvel Studios will usher in the summer movie season once again with its highly-anticipated sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. While we wait for the threequel starring Chris Pratt - who recently opened up about auditioning for ALL the other Marvel movies - new box office projections from Deadline have put the opening weekend at $110 million domestic and $250 …

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ feels fury of the box-office gods in disappointing debut
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ feels fury of the box-office gods in disappointing debut

LA Times  

Fury of the Gods” felt the fury of the marketplace in its opening weekend, as the New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. superhero movie grossed a disappointing $30.5 million despite playing in 4,071 theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. “This movie clearly was lighter than we thought it would be,” said Jeff Goldstein, the head of domestic distribution for Warner …

Highest grossing Hollywood movies at box office 2022: Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick lands 1st | LIST
1 year, 11 months ago

Highest grossing Hollywood movies at box office 2022: Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick lands 1st | LIST

India TV News  

Image Source : IndiaTV 1/9 Tom Cruise ruled the box office in 2022. His two Mission Impossible films are lined up and the anticipation surrounding them is huge Image Source : Twitter 2/9 Top Gun Maverick ruled the box office in 2022 and earned USD 1.49 billion worldwide. Tom Cruise emerged as the most-loved moviestar of the year Image Source …

Avatar vs Avengers: Will two new Avengers films outrun James Cameron's movies at box office?
2 years, 5 months ago

Avatar vs Avengers: Will two new Avengers films outrun James Cameron's movies at box office?

India TV News  

Avatar vs Avengers is a battle that doesn't seem to fade off. Not only do they have many many titles in between, but also have two new Avengers films that they have recently announced. New Avengers Films At the Comic-Con in San Diego, Marvel Studios' chief Kevin Feige announced that two new Avengers films will end Phase 6. Avatar vs …

'Mission: Impossible 7': How Covid blew up budget of Tom Cruise's spy sequel
2 years, 10 months ago

'Mission: Impossible 7': How Covid blew up budget of Tom Cruise's spy sequel

India TV News  

'Mission: Impossible 7' director Christopher McQuarrie talked up a sequence that saw actor Tom Cruise drive his motorcycle off a cliff in Norway. Though the film's backers tried to be nimble, the complexity of mounting an international production, one that hopscotched across a half-dozen countries including Poland and the United Arab Emirates, meant that no matter how hard the 'Mission: …

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