The Drama Pulls $6.4M Friday, Eyeing $15M Weekend
#TheDrama raises $6.4M Friday, weekend in $15M range Will be one of A24’s largest wide openings ever https://t.co/xZR8mDCIaN
Few Theaters Worth Rebuilding Amid Poor ROI
What percent of movie theaters if they burned down would be rebuilt today? How many are making a return on investment that makes sense versus high sunk capital costs?
The Punisher: One Last Kill Heads to Disney+
The Punisher: One Last Kill will be the next Marvel Special Presentation to debut on Disney+ — here's what we know about it so far. https://t.co/m0jkiUrCZa
The Drama Earns B CinemaScore, 81% RT Audience
Good Friday grades are in for #TheDrama from paying customers. CinemaScore: B RT aud score: 81% https://t.co/Zh2kEw7X6O
Unexpectedly Enjoyed Most Episodes of Star Wars: Maul
STAR WARS: MAUL — SHADOW LORD … I am not a fan of the Star Wars animated stuff. They sent eight of the ten episodes. I reserve the right to change my mind when I see the last two, but...
Floyd Channels Tom Hanks' Everyman Warmth
Floyd’s innate goodness radiates through Harbour’s performance. It’s as if he’s tapped into the “everyman” warmth long associated with performers like Tom Hanks — “America’s Dad” — channeling it to reach new emotional depths in his acting arsenal. https://t.co/9ia6jVQUWb
DC's Tonal Shift Leaves Fans Puzzled by Aquaman
just watched the supergirl trailer. why is aquaman dry and evil now? the dceu is confusing.
Mario Galaxy and Bros Open Nearly Even; Galaxy Drops More
WED and THU start for Super Mario Galaxy vs Super Mario Bros: Galaxy | $34.5M | $24.6M | -29% | $59.1M Bros. | $31.7M | $26.6M | -16% | $58.3M Larger THU drop for Galaxy, to be expected for a sequel. 2-day #boxoffice...
Noir City Hollywood Launches with Music-Driven Film Festival
Noir City Hollywood starts tonight at the Egyptian. Here is the detailed preview I did with @EddieMuller and Alan K. Rode about the entire festival for @Variety, in case you missed it. The theme of music figuring in a prominent...
Disney+ Greenlights Animorphs Series with Coogler’s Proximity
‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/cxKS8d6H8x via @variety
Holiday Box Office May Be Too Crowded for Three Blockbusters
Is there enough room on the December holiday box office corridor to support #AvengersDoomsday, #DunePart3 and #Jumanji3? Early tracking reveals some surprising dynamics at play. https://t.co/qP2egtR6qU
Easter 2026 Poised to Break Post‑Covid Box‑office Record
With #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #TheDrama powerful debuts & #ProjectHailMary & #HOPPERS holding strong, Easter long holiday 2026 shall be the biggest at US #BoxOffice Post-Covid & could even challenge #Easter 2016, when #BatmanvSuperman came out, as the BIGGEST of ALL TIME, depending...
Easter 2027 Promises Double Jesus Resurrection at Box Office
Just fitting that it’s been revealed on #GoodFriday that we will have a #Jesus double bill at US #BoxOffice, very likely, on #Easter 2027. Series #TheChosen Season 6 will hit #PrimeVideo from NOV 15 till DEC 6. But its Finale will...
Crypto Thriller Meets Wacky Comedy in POSITIONS Trailer
Crypto Thriller + Wacky Modern Comedy '$POSITIONS' Official Trailer https://t.co/ygVwEFEBXR #Positions #crypto #MichaelKunicki #VinnyKress #SXSW2025 https://t.co/Q6zyY9SNYF
Supergirl Returns as Unstoppable Force, Hits Theaters June 26
A complete force to be reckoned with. #Supergirl - only in theaters June 26. https://t.co/N14OVMwRAx
Skyscraper Action Thriller ‘Straight Shot’ Trailer Drops
Skyscraper Action Movie 'Straight Shot' Trailer with Tyrese & Lundgren https://t.co/0fazEZb68X #StraightShot #TyreseGibson #DolphLundgren #DavidARWhite #actionmovie https://t.co/tws4p4euYZ
Drama Vs. Super Mario: Unmatched Quality Gap
THE DRAMA and THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY BROTHERS MOVIE: Quite possibly the widest chasm in quality of two movies ever covered on @TheBigPic. https://t.co/QbILwsfUUh
The Drama Pulls $1.7M, Targets $15M Debut
Impressive $1.7M THU night for #TheDrama as this looks to hit $15M+ for its debut https://t.co/k3iAPNSCNB
Strong $1.7M Launch and 82% RT Score Boosted by Holiday
Very strong $1.7M pre-show launch for #TheDrama. Good Friday holiday makes THU night like a FRI night for many people. Reviews have been good overall and RT aud score is solid 82%. https://t.co/QCLfygj16i
NFL Media Rights Threaten the Film and TV Industry
. @MattBelloni writes about the NFL media rights negotiations from a Hollywood perspective. "One of the biggest threats to the film and TV industry maybe isn’t A.I. or YouTube or whatever studio Larry Ellison is consolidating today. It’s football." https://t.co/d0FHLVav0X
Clever Yet Frustrating: Talent Can't Save Over‑Styled Drama
I found this movie extremely frustrating. Love the actors. The direction was more than competent. Ideas were in the air. But it was too busy being clever and smirky to ever go where it kept screaming that it...
Sony Pictures Classics Takes Over Row K's CinemaCon Slot
CinemaCon: Sony Pictures Classics Steps In to Replace Row K Entertainment in Film Showcase Presentation (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/TDRWiGbbyx via @variety
PBS Thoreau Documentary: A Brilliant Three‑Part Journey
The new @PBS documentary on Thoreau is thoroughly amazing. Definitely worth the watch and it’s divided up into three parts so you could spend an hour on it over three days. (And I think that’s probably the best way to do...
DOC10 Film Fest Arrives in Chicago – Don't Miss It
DOC10 is coming to Chicago and you do not want to miss it! @doc10filmfest #DOC10FilmFest https://t.co/zVbNnss5Oa
Surprising Reveal Highlights Uncertainty in Partner Relationships
Mixed on Kristoffer Borgli’s #TheDrama, excelling big on editing though coming undone by its protracted close The “reveal” is straight outta left field but the central idea of not knowing everything about your partner and having to painstakingly reconcile the past...
Ryan Gosling Leaves Directors' Next Film Project
Ryan Gosling Exits ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directing Duo’s Next Movie https://t.co/UTFc0lFuz9 via @variety
AMC
Now dealing #TheDrama at AMC 6 Reax tonight on #MMT🌕 What exactly is this twist 🧐 https://t.co/25TlHN1tZx
Relief Over Avoided “Eat the Rich
did i enjoy SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN, or was i just relieved it wasn’t another “eat the rich” horror? https://t.co/vU2zQ6aGs5
Politicians Push Generous Tax Incentives Across Regions
The people responsible for this are politicians who've offered generous tax incentives in New Jersey, Georgia, the UK and beyond.
Evil Puppet Horror “The Fuzzies” Trailer Drops
Children's Show Evil Puppets Horror Film 'The Fuzzies' Official Trailer https://t.co/wOOlC1hlX5 #horror #TheFuzzies #puppets #JoshFunk https://t.co/MhmcZcaf3B
Jeff Shell's Paramount Exit Negotiated Amid Rapid Investigation
News: Lawyers for Jeff Shell have begun discussions about his exit as President of Paramount. Contours of any future role (like "consultant" or outright ouster) will be determined by the internal investigation, which is expected to be done in a...
Watch “Gone Guys” May 7 for Young Men Awareness
Nashville, TN: The “Gone Guys” film is coming to you on Thursday, May 7th at 3:30 pm. @CumberlandHghts is partnering with @ArchAcademy1 for an afternoon of community and awareness of young men in Middle Tennessee. Get your tickets if you're...
Michael Jackson Biopic Opens Strong, Poised for Global Success
The troubled Michael Jackson movie MICHAEL came on tracking today at a $55M domestic opening, per NRG. That’s pretty good, especially since this movie will likely play much better internationally.
Disney+ Must Add Fresh Content Beyond Sora
Sora or no Sora, Disney+ needs a lot more fresh content $DIS @OpenAI The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 307. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/N2bEzJBhN5
Ranbir Kapoor Leads Action-Packed Ramayana Epic Teaser
Vivid Teaser for 'Ramayana' Indian Action Epic Starring Ranbir Kapoor https://t.co/58OUNoPzu8 #Rama #NiteshTiwari #RanbirKapoor #Yash #Ramayana https://t.co/73yXMs53bC
Super Mario Galaxy Film Flops, Critics Call It AI‑Generated
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has performed poorly among critics, with one reviewer comparing it to AI-generated content. https://t.co/lwgmd5IQUi
DIY Hollywood: Pro‑Level Filmmaking Now Cheap
Hollywood might be in trouble. Cinema Studio 3.0 is changing the game. Now, regular people can make big, movie-looking scenes right from their own rooms. Higgsfield Cinema Studio 3.0 comes with about 200,000 visual styles, 150 camera moves, and millions of action-scene...
Mario Sequel Opens in Fewer US Theaters than Predecessor
Speaking of Mario, Yoshi and friends, #Universal's sequel #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie is opening TODAY at US #BoxOffice, hitting 3.821 theatres, which is less than #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie’s 4.025 theatres on its WED Opening Day back in 2023, due to #ProjectHailMary & #HOPPERS still performing...
Teaser Posters: Cheap, Simple, Yet Overlooked Today
I know it costs money, but I still don't understand why the art of the ol' "here's a nice teaser poster to hold you over for the next 6 months until we debut more marketing" has faded away... Just one...
Mario Film Sparks Reflection on Cinema’s Origins and Immortality
My review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. I talk about the "end of cinema," how this movie made me think about the BEGINNING of cinema, and why Mario will outlive us all. https://t.co/m4FXGJVOZz https://t.co/1jEMZJmGO6
New Coming‑of‑Age Romance ‘An Autumn Summer’ Trailer Drops
Coming-of-Age Warm Romance 'An Autumn Summer' Official Trailer https://t.co/R4sJWtzNX0 #AnAutumnSummer #MarkMcKenna #LukitaMaxwell #lovestory #Michigan https://t.co/WOUb1sZG19
Hail Mary’s Brief Reign Ends with Mario Galaxy Debut
Project Hail Mary is the highest grossing movie of 2026 so far, a record it likely will hold for only 12 days. Because… The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens today, and in my view it is sure to post sky high...
Lee Cronin's “The Mummy” Trailer Drops Now
Get Your Tickets Trailer for 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Horror Movie https://t.co/Uw0HTodAzX #LeeCroninsTheMummy #JackReynor #LaiaCosta #MayCalamawy #horror #Blumhouse https://t.co/q9rWhDhJS8
Inside CIA Spymaster Peter Sichel’s Cold War Legacy
The Story of CIA Spymaster Peter Sichel in 'The Last Spy' Docu Trailer https://t.co/8nVl0uFC3w #docs #ColdWar #CIA #TheLastSpy #PeterSichel #spymaster https://t.co/xLCulnKIez
Virginie Efira Joins Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Latest Film
Virginie Efira in a Ryusuke Hamaguchi movie. So looking forward to ALL OF A SUDDEN. https://t.co/BODJMJ2QgM
Intense Trailer Unveils Indie Post‑Apocalyptic Thriller Wasteland Cop
Gnarly Trailer for Indie Film 'Wasteland Cop' Post-Apocalyptic Thriller https://t.co/UD4INTT6tR #WastelandCop #postapocalyptic #thriller #indiefilm #AngeloLopes https://t.co/my08KDvR9f
Toy Story 5 Slated for July 3 Japan Release, Eyes Blockbuster
#Disney has dropped the Japanese poster of #ToyStory5 to announce that the sequel secured a JUL 3 release date locally, two weeks after its U.S. debut. #ToyStory is Hollywood’s #2 most successful animated franchise in #Japan’s #BoxOffice, only below #Frozen. #ToyStory4 alone...
Producers Reveal How to Secure a Movie Greenlight
IT'S HERE: our guide to getting a movie greenlight, which is harder than ever. We talked to 9 top producers and other executives to get their key insights. We look at budget, sizzles, casting, AI, what streamers want. https://t.co/np5QX0wZrf
Apple Original Films Wins Bidding War for Megan Park Film
News: Apple Original Films has prevailed in the bidding war for the new feature project from Megan Park, the Canadian filmmaker behind coming-of-age comedy MY OLD ASS. LuckChap will produce. https://t.co/CoXUi2VAD2
Jackie Chan Returns in “Panda Plan 2” Trailer
Jackie Chan & Hu Hu in Sequel 'Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe' Trailer https://t.co/AWyfYYW8uv #PandaPlan2 #JackieChan #HuHu #sequel #China https://t.co/I1saguUp80