Devil Wears Prada 2 Propelled to Top of US Box Office for Second Weekend with Help of Mother’s Day
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office for its second weekend, pulling in $14.9 million on Saturday and on track for a $41 million weekend. The sequel’s domestic total is nearing $141 million after two weeks, outpacing Mortal Kombat II and the Michael biopic. Mother’s Day weekend proved pivotal, boosting attendance for the family‑oriented film. The movie opened with $77 million domestically and $156.6 million internationally, underscoring the franchise’s enduring draw.
Star Wars Day Misery as Mandalorian and Grogu Predicted to Open to Franchise Low
The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, is projected to open with roughly $80 million, the lowest opening ever for the franchise. The film carries a $165 million production budget, the cheapest Star Wars movie to date, and...
Tom Holland Says Sobriety Journey Has Paved the Way for Current Career ‘Blossom’
Tom Holland, the 29‑year‑old Spider‑Man star, stopped drinking in early 2022 after a “Dry January” challenge and says sobriety has sharpened his focus. In 2024 he launched Bero, a non‑alcoholic beer brand, and hosted the second annual Bero Padel Classic...
Barack Obama Reveals Fate of His and Michelle’s Production Company After Netflix Deal Ends
Barack and Michelle Obama announced that their production company, Higher Ground, is ending its exclusive multi‑year deal with Netflix after eight years. The company, founded in 2018, delivered a slate of award‑winning films and series, including the Oscar‑nominated "Rustin" and...
17 Terrible Performances by Brilliant Actors
The article catalogs 17 widely‑criticized performances by actors usually regarded as elite, ranging from Tom Hanks in *Cloud Atlas* to Meryl Streep in *Into the Woods*. Each entry notes the film’s broader failures and often cites Razzie nominations or public...
Everything Cary Elwes Owned Fit in a Paper Bag. Then He Went to Make a Film with His Brother Cassian
Cary Elwes arrived on the Kentucky set of the new thriller *Dead Man’s Wire* carrying only a paper bag after the Los Angeles wildfires destroyed his Malibu home. His brother, producer Cassian Elwes, arranged a nearby hotel and helped secure the...
Dhurandhar: The Box-Office Juggernaut that Shows Hypermasculine Nationalism Still Sells in India
Dhurandhar, an espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, became the highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2025, pulling Rs 10 bn globally within three weeks. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, broke advance‑booking records and amassed 39 million YouTube trailer views in a day. The film’s blend...
Mark Wahlberg Was One of the Highest-Paid Actors in the World Last Year – and People Are Confused
Forbes’ 2025 highest‑paid actors list placed Mark Wahlberg third with $44 million, sparking confusion because he appeared in only one theatrical release, *Flight Risk*. The bulk of his earnings came from two streaming projects—*Play Dirty* for Prime Video, reportedly paying $25 million,...