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U.S. Box Office: ‘The Revenant’ Chases $37 Million, Likely Topping ‘Force Awakens’
16 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Leonardo DiCaprio’s survivalist drama “The Revenant” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” are locked in a bitter battle at the multiplex this weekend. Based on Friday night receipts, “The Revenant” appears to have taken a slight lead.
“The Revenant” pulled in $14.3 million as it opened wide on Friday, putting it on track for a weekend haul of $37 million. Directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu, Fox’s R-rated tale of frontier justice is playing in 3,375 locations. It bowed to an impressive $2.3 million in Thursday night preview screenings as it expanded from a fruitful four-screen run that began on Christmas Day, during which it picked up $1.5 million.
Earlier estimates had pegged “The Revenant’s” opening weekend total around $20 million. Tom Hardy and Domhnall Gleeson also star in the pic, which has been earning major awards buzz for DiCaprio’s performance and its cinematography.
“Force Awakens,” now in its fourth weekend of play, »
- Marianne Zumberge
‘Star Wars’ Soars to Stellar Opening in China
14 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Disney’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has opened with a record-setting $33 million in China on Saturday.
The studio said the seventh Star Wars set Chinese records for best Disney opening day and the best Saturday opening day.
China, the second-largest market in the world after the U.S., is the final territory in the world to receive the blockbuster.
“The Force Awakens,” directed by J.J. Abrams, is expected to become the the third-largest worldwide grosser of all time this weekend, passing the $1.67 billion grossed worldwide by “Jurassic World” last year. After less than a month in theaters, it will trail only “Avatar” at $2.78 billion and “Titanic” at $2.19 billion.
The space saga set a U.S. record on Wednesday by passing “Avatar” and has a domestic gross of $781 million as of Friday.
Disney has marketed “The Force Awakens” aggressively in China, where the “Star Wars” saga has a short history »
- Dave McNary
How AMC’s ‘Preacher’ Will Be Different From the Comics
16 hours ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
This week AMC presented a panel on Preacher for the Television Critics Association. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and showrunner Sam Catlin were on the panel with cast members to discuss their adaptation of Garth Ennis’s comic. Fans will notice the show diverge from the comics immediately in the pilot, which Ennis himself approved. “We talked with […]
The post How AMC’s ‘Preacher’ Will Be Different From the Comics appeared first on /Film. »
- Fred Topel
Elizabeth Banks Is Making A Movie Based On Mrs. Claus, And We Are So In
19 hours ago | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
They holidays may have come to an end, but that in no way, shape, or form means we have to put away our Christmas movies anytime soon. As arguably the biggest single holiday in the world, Christmas has developed into its own film genre over the years, producing timeless classics as well as some genuinely terrible flops. For all of the ups and downs, very few holiday films have every endeavored to tell the story of December 25 from the point of view of Santa Claus’ wife, Mrs. Claus. Actress Elizabeth Banks seems to have noticed this and has set out on a mission to rectify that problem. Based on a new report from Variety, we now know that Universal Pictures has picked up an as of now untitled Christmas themed movie from Banks. Teaming up with her Pitch Perfect partner Max Handelman, Banks is currently set to produce »
Oscar-Shortlisted ‘The Assassin’ Among Palm Springs Winners
12 hours ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s period martial arts drama The Assassin, Taiwan’s entry for the Foreign Language Oscar race that has made the Academy’s shortlist, picked up the Fipresci Prize at the Palm Springs Film Festival, which announced its juried winners today. The fest, which officially wraps Monday, will announce its audience awards winners Sunday. It has become a must-stop on the awards circuit in the Foreign Language Oscar run-up. Set in ninth century China during a time of… »
Sean Penn Makes First Appearance Following Controversial El Chapo Interview
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Sean Penn appeared Saturday night in Beverly Hills at his own fundraiser in which he took to the stage numerous times to speak, yet didn’t allude to the controversy that exploded just hours earlier pertaining to his published interview with Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
The “Sean Penn & Friends: Help Haiti Home” charity gala went on as scheduled at the Montage Hotel, but he and other celebrities kept the focus squarely on the cause for which he raised more than $7 million.
Before opening the live auction, Penn teared up at the podium recalling the death of a 15-year-old in Haiti, who was refused treatment at hospitals. “So whose fault was it that he died? It was my fault as much as your fault… We can’t depend on governments… We have to make it better now,” Penn said. “Let’s use the cash to stop people from »
- Variety Staff
No Powerball Jackpot Winner Saturday – See How Big Prize Has Grown
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The biggest-ever U.S. lottery just got bigger. There was no jackpot winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, which promised a record $900 million payout. So now the payday for this Wednesday’s Powerball drawing climbs to an estimated $1.3 billion, according to lottery officials. Also Read: 'Lottery Ticket's' Erik White to Direct 'Break It Down' Movie Ode to '90s R&B That’s twice as large as the last biggest lottery payout in the U.S. — a $656 million MegaMillions jackpot in 2012. The numbers drawn Saturday were 32, 16, 19, 57 and 34. The Powerball number was 13, with a multiplier of 3. The odds of winning Saturday’s. »
- Thom Geier
7 Takeaways From Sean Penn’s Rolling Stone Interview With El Chapo
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Sean Penn interviewed the most notorious drug lord in the world while Joaquín Guzmán Loera — known as El Chapo — was on the run from his own government and many others. In an incredible tale involving secret messages and blind trust, Penn ventured into the Mexican jungle with Mexican actress Kate del Castillo and emerged with an on-the-record account for Rolling Stone that is surely stranger than any fictional account he ever portrayed on screen. Here are 7 top takeaways from the lengthy article: 1. El Chapo hired German engineers to dig the tunnel beneath the prison that allowed him to »
- Sharon Waxman
Golden Globes: BAFTA/La Tea Party Draws Global Crowd
3 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Proving the international nature of the Golden Globes the BAFTA/La tea party at the Four Seasons on Saturday drew a crowd from Australian Cate Blanchett to Austrian Christoph Waltz, besides of course Americans and Brits.
BAFTA/La chief exec Chantal Rickards thought the party was a hit. “I think so, it’s looking like a success so far. I’m not looking forward to the washing up,” she joked. “But otherwise I think it’s going to be great. We never know who’s going to come. We have this fantastic list and those people come, but then they bring other people.”
BAFTA/La’s Kieran Breen and Peter Morris were pleased the rain held off.
Although Harvey Weinstein wasn’t stopping for interviews, Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan performed an impromptu jig while Leonardo DiCaprio posed for photos with guests and Mark Ruffalo was told by a guest »
- Shalini Dore
Golden Globes: BAFTA/La Tea Party Draws Global Crowd
3 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Proving the international nature of the Golden Globes the BAFTA/La tea party at the Four Seasons on Saturday drew a crowd from Australian Cate Blanchett to Austrian Christoph Waltz, besides of course Americans and Brits.
BAFTA/La chief exec Chantal Rickards thought the party was a hit. “I think so, it’s looking like a success so far. I’m not looking forward to the washing up,” she joked. “But otherwise I think it’s going to be great. We never know who’s going to come. We have this fantastic list and those people come, but then they bring other people.”
BAFTA/La’s Kieran Breen and Peter Morris were pleased the rain held off.
Although Harvey Weinstein wasn’t stopping for interviews, Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan performed an impromptu jig while Leonardo DiCaprio posed for photos with guests and Mark Ruffalo was told by a guest »
- Shalini Dore
BAFTA Golden Globes tea party: Exclusive red carpet video interviews and photo gallery
4 hours ago | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
Many of this weekend's Golden Globe nominees celebrated a day early on Saturday at the BAFTA tea party in Beverly Hills. Held at the Four Seasons, stars, executives, directors, producers and more enjoyed British tea, scones, and cocktails at the annual event. -Break- Related: Watch our editors slugfest panicking over final Golden Globe predictions View our special photo gallery featuring the following celebrities and check out their afternoon fashions: Alicia Vikander ("The Danish Girl," "Ex Machina"), Ben Mendelsohn ("Bloodline"), Brie Larson ("Room"), Cate Blanchett ("Carol"), Emilia Clarke ("Game of Thrones"), Jeffrey Tambor ("Transparent"), Jennifer Jason Leigh ("The Hateful Eight"), Joanne Froggatt ("Downton Abbey"), Mark Ruffalo ("Spotlight," "Infinitely Polar Bear"), Michael Shannon ("99 Homes"), Patrick Stewart ("Blunt Talk"),...' »
‘American Crime’s’ Andre Benjamin Talks Modern Definition of Manhood, Being Rich
6 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“American Crime’s” Andre Benjamin tackled a couple of controversial topics when given the opportunity on Saturday. First, the rapper-actor spoke about the changing concept of manhood — something Season 2 of the ABC anthology series tackles head-on. “The world is opening up a little bit more,” Benjamin said of modern masculinity. “It’s more than just … ‘Play baseball and football.'” This season surrounds the alleged rape of a male high school student. The accused are other males from his basketball team, a hazing incident of sorts that many of the show’s more traditional characters cannot wrap their heads around. »
- Tony Maglio
Sean Penn Interviews Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’ While Fugitive
6 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Sean Penn met secretly with Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as El Chapo, for an extraordinary interview while the Mexican drug lord was a fugitive. The actor interviewed the Mexican drug lord for Rolling Stone for seven hours, according to the article which was published on Saturday. In the account, El Chapo reveals the full details of his drug operation, as well as his escape from prison last summer. Also Read: 'El Chapo' Captured After Contacting Actors and Producers About Potential Biopic The Associated Press reported from Mexico that the interview with Penn ultimately led police to recapture El Chapo, who was taken. »
- Daniel Holloway
Sean Penn Under Investigation for Secretly Interviewing Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’
6 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
In a surprising development, Rolling Stone has published the first-ever interview with fugitive Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzman, known as “El Chapo,” conducted by none other than Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn.
ABC News reported Saturday night that Penn is now under investigation for the interview, according to a Mexican official. Since Penn had been in contact with Guzman for several months, authorities are presumably interested to find out why the actor did not earlier share any information on the wanted man.
According to the Associated Press, Penn’s interview helped lead authorities to Guzman, who was captured and returned to prison Friday.
The interview published Saturday evening was conducted in October while the drug lord was on the run from Mexican and U.S. authorities. Mexican actress Kate del Castillo, star of Telemundo’s hit 2011 telenovela “La Reina del Sur,” in which she played a ruthless drug cartel leader, accompanied »
- Pat Saperstein
Sean Penn Secretly Met With El Chapo for Rolling Stone Interview
6 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Actor Sean Penn secretly met with Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the wanted Mexican drug lord known as "El Chapo" while he was on the run from Mexican authorities. Penn conducted the interview for Rolling Stone, but it is unclear whether he asked or was approached by the publication. The story went live Saturday night. The Oscar-winning actor gave a detailed account of all the preparation for the October meeting of Guzmán, including using “burner” phones, “one per contact, one per day, destroy, burn, buy, balancing levels of encryption, mirroring through Blackphones, anonymous email addresses, unsent messages accessed in draft form,” Penn
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- Ryan Parker
Henry Cavill Destroys the Batmobile in ‘Batman v Superman’ Teaser (Video)
6 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill face off in a new TV ad for Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” “Tell me, do you bleed?” Affleck’s Batman says ominously to Cavill’s Superman after the latter destroys the Batmobile. “You will.” Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie’s also includes Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Superman’s girlfriend Lois Lane, Diane Lane as Superman’s Earth mom Martha Kent, Laurence Fishburne as Daily Planet editor Perry White and Holly Hunter as a crusading anti-Superman U.S. senator. Also read: »
- Reid Nakamura
‘Secrets and Lies’: Will Any Original Characters Return with Detective Cornell for Season 2?
7 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
When ABC’s murder-mystery anthology “Secrets and Lies” returns, the drama will feature an all-new storyline and new characters.
Other than Juliette Lewis’ Detective Cornell, the series is packing an all-new cast, which was re-affirmed Saturday at the Television Critics Association press tour, following the aftermath of Season 1, which left viewers wondering if Ryan Phillippe’s character could possibly return.
“Oh, he’s dead,” creator Barbie Kligman firmly said at the Pasadena, Calif. event, telling the room of journalists that the plan never called for bringing back major players from the original cast.
“It would take your eye off the prize,” Kligman explained, referring to the new murder case — in which a woman falls to her death from the top of building, and the case is credited as a homicide. “It was really by design from the get go. One of the things that makes this show is great is »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
New 'Batman v. Superman' Spot Shows Batmobile Getting Wrecked
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
The Batmobile gets more than just a little dented in the latest TV spot for the highly anticipated Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The 30-second snippet aired Saturday during the NFL Wildcard game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Houston Texans. Director Zack Snyder also tweeted out the short preview. The spot opens with the Batmobile bearing down on Superman, it then hits him, spinning out of control into a fiery crash. The two superheroes look at each other with absolute disgust, the caped crusader asking the man of steel if he bleeds. The film is due out March 25.
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- Ryan Parker
ABC Boss Paul Lee Teases Diverse ‘Bachelorette’ for Next Season
8 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“The Bachelor” is a huge hit, but the franchise also has a huge problem: the reality dating show has been slammed for years for its lack of diversity.
With over a decade of “The Bachelor” (which just entered its 20th season with white leading man Ben Higgins) and 11 seasons of the female-led “Bachelorette,” only one non-white lead has been featured in Season 18 of the flagship series with the Latino Juan Pablo Galavis — and he put the show at the center of controversy with anti-gay remarks.
Critics and fans have been highly vocal of the lack of diverse leads, namely a black “Bachelor,” but on Saturday at the Television Critics Association, ABC boss Paul Lee teased a change may come in the franchise’s next season.
“We’re doing a whole lot of tweaks,” Lee told reporters after his executive session at the Pasadena, Calif. press tour. “We have the farm team, »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Mike Epps Explains ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ Exit: ‘I Asked for Some More Money and They Killed Me’
8 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Mike Epps revealed on Saturday what happened with his “Survivor’s Remorse” character Julius: “I asked for some more money and they killed me.” “That’s usually what happens on TV shows,” he continued, “if you can remember ‘Good Times,’ that’s what happened.” The comedian made the comments during the Television Critics Association press tour panel for his new ABC sitcom, “Uncle Buck.” Also Read: Will Packer Renews Universal TV Deal Through 2017 “ ‘Survivor’s Remorse, I was like 24th lead,” Epps quipped — he’s much happier being No. 1 on the call sheet nowadays. Perhaps Epps wasn’t top dog »
- Tony Maglio
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