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Somewhere across the multiverse, “The Flash,” once touted by its own studio as “one of the greatest superhero movies of all time,” would be towering over the box office with ease in its second weekend of release.
But in this universe, audiences are flat-out rejecting the Warner Bros. movie, starring Ezra Miller as the eponymous, timeline-spanning speedster. Rather than taking a victory lap, the comic book adventure is cratering in third place behind holdovers “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Pixar’s “Elemental,” just barely landing ahead of Jennifer Lawrence’s new R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings.”
Over the weekend, “The Flash” added $15.3 million from 4,265 North American theaters, marking a brutal 73% decline from its unimpressive $55 million debut. That’s a far bigger drop than recent DC adaptations like “Black Adam” (59%) and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (69%), which ended up as notable money losers for the studio.
In the case of “The Flash,...
But in this universe, audiences are flat-out rejecting the Warner Bros. movie, starring Ezra Miller as the eponymous, timeline-spanning speedster. Rather than taking a victory lap, the comic book adventure is cratering in third place behind holdovers “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Pixar’s “Elemental,” just barely landing ahead of Jennifer Lawrence’s new R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings.”
Over the weekend, “The Flash” added $15.3 million from 4,265 North American theaters, marking a brutal 73% decline from its unimpressive $55 million debut. That’s a far bigger drop than recent DC adaptations like “Black Adam” (59%) and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (69%), which ended up as notable money losers for the studio.
In the case of “The Flash,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
“No Hard Feelings” came out on top of the domestic box office on its opening day, bedding $6.25 million in Friday and Thursday preview screenings from 3,208 venues. Meanwhile, the top spot for the weekend is a battle between animated adventures; both “Elemental” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are staying above “The Flash,” which looks to be collapsing in its second outing.
Heading into the weekend, Sony and Columbia’s “No Hard Feelings” was projected to launch with a mild $12 million. The raunchy R-rated Jennifer Lawrence vehicle is already outrunning those estimates, now forecasting a debut of $15 million or so.
“No Hard Feelings” may lose pace to holdovers as the weekend unfolds, but box-office-king-for-a-day is certainly a higher honor than most studio comedies have achieved of late. The once-prolific genre has fallen far from theatrical relevance in recent years, with the past few months containing an expansive slate of box office disappointments and failures,...
Heading into the weekend, Sony and Columbia’s “No Hard Feelings” was projected to launch with a mild $12 million. The raunchy R-rated Jennifer Lawrence vehicle is already outrunning those estimates, now forecasting a debut of $15 million or so.
“No Hard Feelings” may lose pace to holdovers as the weekend unfolds, but box-office-king-for-a-day is certainly a higher honor than most studio comedies have achieved of late. The once-prolific genre has fallen far from theatrical relevance in recent years, with the past few months containing an expansive slate of box office disappointments and failures,...
- 6/24/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety - Film News
Natasha Lyonne’s Hollywood rise took her the better part of two decades. Before she emerged as one of the top showrunners of the prestige TV era after the success of “Russian Doll” in 2019, she found success as a teen star in films like “But I’m a Cheerleader” and the “Poker Face” star has some thoughts about the way some critics discussed her earlier work.
In a new interview with The Independent, Lyonne recalled an initial burst of fame when she starred in “But I’m a Cheerleader” alongside Clea DuVall in 1999. Some writers praised her for playing a gay character and promoting the film in gay publications, as if doing so was an act of courage.
“It was the most offensive thing in the world,” Lyonne saidr. “Like when they’d say to Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, too, how ‘courageous’ it is. Fuck you! How dare you say that?...
In a new interview with The Independent, Lyonne recalled an initial burst of fame when she starred in “But I’m a Cheerleader” alongside Clea DuVall in 1999. Some writers praised her for playing a gay character and promoting the film in gay publications, as if doing so was an act of courage.
“It was the most offensive thing in the world,” Lyonne saidr. “Like when they’d say to Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, too, how ‘courageous’ it is. Fuck you! How dare you say that?...
- 6/25/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Say what you will about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but it did have its merits. Yes, it's the least-liked movie in the Indiana Jones franchise. The movie did, though, introduce a new group of baddies to the franchise with the Soviets and showed us our favorite archeologist dealing with many problems beyond his usual tomb-raiding. It also gave us one of the best action sequences in the whole franchise, too! Remember the motorcycle scene with Indy (Harrison Ford) and Mutt Williams (Shia Labeouf) racing through the middle of the university campus? That's pure Indiana Jones gold and proof of Steven Spielberg's insightful directing and deep knowledge of the franchise. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny just around the corner, it's time to do this scene justice.
- 6/25/2023
- by Julio Bardini
- Collider.com
The success of the “John Wick” movies has highlights the artistry that goes into stunt work and franchise director Chad Stahelski has become one of the strongest advocates for honoring stunts at the Oscars. The filmmaker has long been vocal about his desire to see a new stunt-focused category added to the Academy Awards — and now his efforts may pay off.
In an interview with ComicBookMovie.com, Stahelski said he met with decision makers at the Academy and believes his vision will come to fruition soon.
“We’ve been meeting with members of the Academy and actually having these conversations, and, to be honest, it’s been nothing but incredibly positive, incredibly instructional,” Stahelski said. “I think, for the first time, we’ve made real movement forward to making this happen.”
Stahelski said that the biggest roadblocks are logistical ones. Stunt work is a collaborative art form and awards could...
In an interview with ComicBookMovie.com, Stahelski said he met with decision makers at the Academy and believes his vision will come to fruition soon.
“We’ve been meeting with members of the Academy and actually having these conversations, and, to be honest, it’s been nothing but incredibly positive, incredibly instructional,” Stahelski said. “I think, for the first time, we’ve made real movement forward to making this happen.”
Stahelski said that the biggest roadblocks are logistical ones. Stunt work is a collaborative art form and awards could...
- 6/25/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Martin Scorsese is cinema’s giant among giants. In addition to directing some of the most beloved films of his generation, he is one of the most vital advocates for the preservation of his art form. From his work to preserve rare international films through his World Cinema Project to his public evangelizing for the continued study of old masters like Fellini and Kurosawa, the film industry is a richer place because of his efforts.
Scorsese’s fight for artful cinema has not always found sympathetic audiences. He has often had to fight to finance his films and made enemies with his refusal to compromise creative vision. It took a long time for his bold filmmaking to find anything resembling a consistent commercial audience, and in an era dominated by streaming he sometimes still struggles to find backers willing to accommodate his massive theatrical releases.
While film history will always love Scorsese,...
Scorsese’s fight for artful cinema has not always found sympathetic audiences. He has often had to fight to finance his films and made enemies with his refusal to compromise creative vision. It took a long time for his bold filmmaking to find anything resembling a consistent commercial audience, and in an era dominated by streaming he sometimes still struggles to find backers willing to accommodate his massive theatrical releases.
While film history will always love Scorsese,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Christian Zilko and Marcos Franco
- Indiewire
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia is packed with countless hilarious moments, making it hard to pick which one exactly is the best scene in the show. Its continued consistency and quality over the last 18 years has not only kept the show relevant, but relevant for a good reason. The gang of insufferable and selfish human beings — Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Dee (Kaitlin Oslon) and Frank (Danny DeVito) — still hasn't lost its touch yet. So, to try and pinpoint the best moment out of countless great scenes is one hell of a task.
- 6/25/2023
- by Chloe Sinclair
- Collider.com
Finis Dean Smith, a stuntman regular in John Wayne Westerns who turned to Hollywood after becoming an Olympic gold medalist, died Saturday. He was 91.
Smith was born in Breckenridge, Texas and began his athletic career competing in track and field competitions, earning All-American status in the 100-meter dash in 1952.
He went on to win varying athletic championships, culminating in his inclusion on Team U.S.A. as a member of the 4×100-meter relay team at the Helsinki Olympics, where he would win the gold medal. Following his graduation from University of Texas at Austin, Smith would play for the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers for a few years ahead of his career in the entertainment industry.
Working as a stuntman, Smith was a part of several Oscar-winning Western films, including “True Grit” and “How the West Was Won,” in addition to “The Quick and the Dead,” “El Dorado” and “Rio Lobo.
Smith was born in Breckenridge, Texas and began his athletic career competing in track and field competitions, earning All-American status in the 100-meter dash in 1952.
He went on to win varying athletic championships, culminating in his inclusion on Team U.S.A. as a member of the 4×100-meter relay team at the Helsinki Olympics, where he would win the gold medal. Following his graduation from University of Texas at Austin, Smith would play for the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers for a few years ahead of his career in the entertainment industry.
Working as a stuntman, Smith was a part of several Oscar-winning Western films, including “True Grit” and “How the West Was Won,” in addition to “The Quick and the Dead,” “El Dorado” and “Rio Lobo.
- 6/25/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety - Film News
The Walt Disney Company has become no stranger to adapting its original attractions into feature films. Certainly, the most well-known and successful example is the Pirates of the Caribbean series, which had a grand total of five films and created a modern pop culture icon with Captain Jack Sparrow. Since then, Disney has always been looking to make their theme park attractions into feature films, with examples including The Country Bears (2002), Tomorrowland (2015), and Jungle Cruise (2021). It's a concept that's showing no signs of stopping, with Hawkeye (2021) directors Bert & Bertie set to helm a film based on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The one ride at Walt Disney parks that should be a no-brainer to adapt though is the Haunted Mansion. With its iconic visuals and surprisingly deep lore, it should be the perfect candidate for a feature film, and Disney did try to capitalize on the popular attraction nearly two decades...
- 6/25/2023
- by Aidan Kelley
- Collider.com
Alright, cadets we've got a new mission! Recently, Paramount+ made the disappointing decision to axe Star Trek: Prodigy, announcing not only the cancellation of the highly anticipated second season but the complete removal of the first season from the streamer. Prodigy, along with four other Paramount+ original series, will be removed from the platform to serve as a tax write-off following a disheartening trend in the entertainment industry that sees years of hard work and incredible art discarded. These shows are expected to start disappearing from Paramount+ as early as the end of June.
- 6/25/2023
- by Samantha Coley
- Collider.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on Fxx at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
After “The White Lotus” nearly swept nominations last year, with star Jennifer Coolidge still winning, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
After “The White Lotus” nearly swept nominations last year, with star Jennifer Coolidge still winning, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or...
- 6/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
On a weekend like this one it’s easy to bury the positive news, so let’s start with the good stuff.
Three non-franchise original films, all budgeted under $50 million, saw credible results. Sony’s “No Hard Feelings” with Jennifer Lawrence, an R-rated comedy, did around 25 percent better than pre-release estimates. Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” (Focus) proved its opening platform weekend was no fluke with $9 million. And Celine Song’s “Past Lives” (A24), rolling out more slowly, is already at $3.5 million while in fewer than 300 theaters.
Add to those the continued strong performance of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (Sony), which is back at #1 and headed to a $375 million-$400 million domestic total (double 2018’s initial entry). Pixar’s “Elemental” saw a credible hold (-38 percent) to retain the #2 position. And “The Little Mermaid,” falling only 22 percent, is at $270 million domestic, while Disney’s “Boogeyman” (its fourth top 10 title) fell only 40 percent.
Three non-franchise original films, all budgeted under $50 million, saw credible results. Sony’s “No Hard Feelings” with Jennifer Lawrence, an R-rated comedy, did around 25 percent better than pre-release estimates. Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” (Focus) proved its opening platform weekend was no fluke with $9 million. And Celine Song’s “Past Lives” (A24), rolling out more slowly, is already at $3.5 million while in fewer than 300 theaters.
Add to those the continued strong performance of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (Sony), which is back at #1 and headed to a $375 million-$400 million domestic total (double 2018’s initial entry). Pixar’s “Elemental” saw a credible hold (-38 percent) to retain the #2 position. And “The Little Mermaid,” falling only 22 percent, is at $270 million domestic, while Disney’s “Boogeyman” (its fourth top 10 title) fell only 40 percent.
- 6/25/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool is a science fiction horror following a couple, James and Em, as they vacation at a luxurious island resort. The wealthy pair could wish for nothing more; beautiful beaches, staff eager to meet their every demand, and a tropical climate. They're living the dream, right? Not for long, however. When mysterious tour guide Gabi takes the couple outside the resort, to the less visitor-friendly environment that surrounds the area, a tragic accident results in dark and dangerous consequences. Charged with the death penalty, James is given an option that could solve all of his problems: for the right price, a lifelike double will be created to attend the execution in his place. Instead of resolving the issue, this offer exposes the island's subculture of violence and surreal horror that lurks beneath the resort's charming facade.
- 6/25/2023
- by Amy Beth
- Collider.com
"Drama" is perhaps the broadest genre when it comes to art, films included. It's a descriptor that gets paired with plenty of other genres, and broadly applies to movies that aim to show the human condition in some way, usually through portraying realistic characters who are challenged by everyday - and often relatable - struggles, often with other people. Character-focused sci-fi or fantasy movies can still be considered dramas, as can comedies, if they have enough serious material (in turn becoming dramedies).
- 6/25/2023
- by Jeremy Urquhart
- Collider.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on Fxx at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie is the one acting Emmy race where Apple TV+ crime drama “Black Bird...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie is the one acting Emmy race where Apple TV+ crime drama “Black Bird...
- 6/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Usually, horror movies have at least a somewhat predictable ending. If you're watching a franchise slasher, chances are that the killer might look dead at the end, but he's probably coming back. But at least the hero or the final girl gets a moment where they're standing tall, victorious, even if only briefly. Increasingly, however, horror has gone for darker, bleaker endings. There was nothing to smile about at the end of last year's Smile, for example. Going back a little farther, Saw in 2004 and The Mist in 2007, went dark as well. And much farther back, who can ever forget the final images of 1973's The Wicker Man? In all of these cases, the hero dies, or at least wishes they were dead.
- 6/25/2023
- by Shawn Van Horn
- Collider.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on Fxx at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Had Jessica Chastain won the Tony Award for her lead performance in “A Doll’s House” on Broadway, she would be much more of...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Had Jessica Chastain won the Tony Award for her lead performance in “A Doll’s House” on Broadway, she would be much more of...
- 6/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
It has been an incredible summer movie season thus far, and it’s only going to get better with the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The fifth and final Indiana Jones adventure for Harrison Ford hits theaters this coming week. There has been so much anticipation for the film with Dial of Destiny’s marketing rightfully focusing on the historic finale to this classic action-adventure series. With just days to go till “X” marks the spot for moviegoers around the world, a new TV spot for Dial of Destiny has Ford and co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge coming face-to-face with a staple Indiana Jones trope.
- 6/25/2023
- by Shane Romanchick
- Collider.com
More than any other element of a film, music sets the emotional tone. It can emphasize or undercut what the characters are feeling, or reveal nuances that the script only hints at. Often, the soundtrack can mean the difference between a mediocre scene and a masterful one. With this in mind, Redditors recently got together on r/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss which musical sequences are the most emotional of all.
- 6/25/2023
- by Luc Haasbroek
- Collider.com
In the opening of Tina and Ike Turner’s rendition of Creedance Clearwater’s “Proud Mary,” Tina gives a disclaimer to the audience: “Every now and then I think you might like to hear something from us nice and easy, but there’s just one thing, you see: we never ever do nothing nice and easy.” When Angela Bassett took on the task of portraying Turner in 1993 for “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” she took that to heart.
In the 30 days between landing the role and the first day of shooting, Bassett worked 16-hour days, exercising each morning before learning dance numbers with Turner and choreographer Michael Peters. Bassett also worked with her co-star Laurence Fishburne to act scenes depicting the violence and domestic abuse that Tina endured through her marriage. It was anything but nice and easy.
Bassett spoke with Variety for the 30th anniversary of “What’s Love Got to Do With It...
In the 30 days between landing the role and the first day of shooting, Bassett worked 16-hour days, exercising each morning before learning dance numbers with Turner and choreographer Michael Peters. Bassett also worked with her co-star Laurence Fishburne to act scenes depicting the violence and domestic abuse that Tina endured through her marriage. It was anything but nice and easy.
Bassett spoke with Variety for the 30th anniversary of “What’s Love Got to Do With It...
- 6/25/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety - Film News
The Palm Springs International ShortFest winners were announced on Sunday, with Japan and the U.S.’s “The Old Young Crow” taking the prize for best of the festival. Lithuania’s “Way Better” won best animated short and China’s “Will You Look At Me” landed best documentary short. Additionally, the award for best live-action short over 15 minutes went to France’s “Sèt Lam” and Spain’s “Mystic Tiger” took home the award for the best live-action short 15 minutes and under.
The festival handed out cash prizes worth $25,000, as well as five awards to help winners qualify for the Academy Awards. The competition included some 299 short films within the official selection. The annual festival began on June 20 and will conclude Monday, June 26.
See the full list of winners below.
Best of the Festival
The Old Young Crow (U.S.)
Animated Short
Way Better (Lithuania)
Documentary Short
Will You Look at...
The festival handed out cash prizes worth $25,000, as well as five awards to help winners qualify for the Academy Awards. The competition included some 299 short films within the official selection. The annual festival began on June 20 and will conclude Monday, June 26.
See the full list of winners below.
Best of the Festival
The Old Young Crow (U.S.)
Animated Short
Way Better (Lithuania)
Documentary Short
Will You Look at...
- 6/25/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety - Film News
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on Fxx at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Ultimately, as controversial as the show has been, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” star Evan Peters has far and away been the frontrunner...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Ultimately, as controversial as the show has been, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” star Evan Peters has far and away been the frontrunner...
- 6/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on Fxx at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Have we ever thought that maybe the lines being so blurry on how films made for streaming should be classified is a good thing?...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Have we ever thought that maybe the lines being so blurry on how films made for streaming should be classified is a good thing?...
- 6/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The American version of The Office is remembered today for many things, most notably the antics of Dunder Mifflin boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell), and the budding romance between paper salesman Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer). While we still swoon over watching the two lovebirds fall for each other, it may not be the show’s best relationship. That honor goes to the friendship between Michael and Pam. On paper (pun intended) Michael and Pam seem like complete opposites, but they are actually very similar. Both are riddled with insecurities.
- 6/25/2023
- by Shawn Van Horn
- Collider.com
From characters whose lines land with adult viewers to those that are geared specifically for children to love, Disney is masterful when it comes to quotable characters. Heroes, villains, sidekicks—it doesn't matter. The filmmaker and writing minds inside the iconic mouse house know how to deliver. Scripts can only go so far, but the voices behind these unforgettable characters are a large part of why they are so quotable.
- 6/25/2023
- by Ali Teske
- Collider.com
Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for the Asteroid City. There is no filmmaker working today quite like Wes Anderson. He has plenty of imitators, including those who make hollow recreation of his style using the scourge that is AI, but he remains a true original without compare. His latest film, the deceptively immense yet precisely focused Asteroid City, is perhaps his most dense film to date. Both in terms of the detail of its visuals and the way its story unfolds before us, it is as if Anderson has distilled all of what he has been exploring over his entire career to then expand on what it all means to him. It makes it one of his best works to date that also feels more frank and honest than he has ever been about why it is that he has built such a distinct visual language as a way of communicating.
- 6/25/2023
- by Chase Hutchinson
- Collider.com
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2023 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 15 to June 26, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, with an edited presentation of the ceremonies to be broadcast on Fxx at a later date. Finally, the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Monday, September 18, and air live on Fox at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Because of pandemic delays leading to a deluge of releases, it is fair to say last year was limited series’ peak. So what comes next?...
See our previous thoughts on what to expect at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards here.
The State of the Race
Because of pandemic delays leading to a deluge of releases, it is fair to say last year was limited series’ peak. So what comes next?...
- 6/25/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the global phenomenon from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, continued its impressive global success this weekend, reaching a cumulative total of $560.3 million. The international market has played a significant role, contributing $243.2 million to this remarkable achievement. This weekend alone, the film generated $22.0 million from over 17,350 screens across 63 markets. Impressively, the holdover performance remained strong, with a collective drop of only 37% among the markets.
- 6/25/2023
- by Christopher McPherson
- Collider.com
The launch of Warner Bros. Discovery's new merged Max streaming service last month didn't come without some hiccups. Chief among them in the minds of creatives, however, was the frustrating decision to label writers, directors, and other members of the creative teams of television series and films all under the confusing label of "creators." It understandably drew the ire of the striking Writer's Guild of America who saw their individual roles erased at a tenuous time in the industry. Now, one month into the service's life, nothing has changed on that front.
- 6/25/2023
- by Ryan O'Rourke
- Collider.com
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, has made waves in the streaming landscape, emerging as a powerhouse platform with a compelling lineup of shows. Its extensive library combines HBO classics like Game of Thrones with a diverse range of content, catering to a wide audience. But what truly sets Max apart is its commitment to quality originals. From gripping dramas like Succession to groundbreaking series like The White Lotus, Max consistently delivers top-notch, gripping content that keeps viewers hooked.
- 6/25/2023
- by Amna Khan
- Collider.com
Darts venue Flight Club and bowling outfit Hollywood Bowl are enjoying growth.
Consumers are reducing expenditure at cinemas but increasing their spend at ‘competitive socialising venues’ that offer activities such as social darts or bowling, according to research that highlights changing UK social trends.
Consumer and location intelligence specialist Caci says post-pandemic challenges continue within the cinema sector, with transactions down 27% and sales down 23% among the six leading operators when comparing comparing October 22 – March 23 with the same period a year earlier.
However, average transaction value is up 5% at five of the six key cinema brands, suggesting that those who do...
Consumers are reducing expenditure at cinemas but increasing their spend at ‘competitive socialising venues’ that offer activities such as social darts or bowling, according to research that highlights changing UK social trends.
Consumer and location intelligence specialist Caci says post-pandemic challenges continue within the cinema sector, with transactions down 27% and sales down 23% among the six leading operators when comparing comparing October 22 – March 23 with the same period a year earlier.
However, average transaction value is up 5% at five of the six key cinema brands, suggesting that those who do...
- 6/25/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
If you're having trouble figuring out what that guy from the rooftops is screaming, he's more than likely shouting the immortal words "Mortal Kombat!" That's because things are finally starting to get moving on Mortal Kombat 2, the sequel to the smash hit video game adaptation from 2021. Until recently, video game adaptations were some of the most reviled and notorious movies. Fans of the games hated them, and movie studios were terrified of them since they almost always ended up as box office bombs. Those attitudes have since changed with the rise of hit adaptations like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Last of Us series, but long before those proved the genre had viability, there was one outlier that proved good video game movies could be done. That movie was the bafflingly-not-r-rated Mortal Kombat (1995), which brought the infamous-yet-beloved fighting game series to life in spectacular fashion.
- 6/25/2023
- by Aidan Kelley
- Collider.com
“The Flash” continues to stumble at the box office, collecting $26.6 million from 78 international territories over the weekend and bringing its overseas tally to just $123.3 million.
The Warner Bros. comic book movie, starring Ezra Miller as the eponymous, timeline-spanning speedster, has grossed $210.9 million globally, including a lousy $87 million at the domestic box office. It’s far less than what a film of its size and scope — it cost $200 million to make and another $100 million to market — needs to break even in its theatrical run. China is leading the foreign territories with a lackluster $23.6 million, followed by Mexico with $14.4 million and the United Kingdom with $8.5 million.
Word-of-mouth isn’t helping “The Flash,” which is suffering in part because it’s considered a leftover from a soon-to-be defunct comic book universe. DC Studios’ new leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran plan to retool the interconnected world of Justice League members, and as a result,...
The Warner Bros. comic book movie, starring Ezra Miller as the eponymous, timeline-spanning speedster, has grossed $210.9 million globally, including a lousy $87 million at the domestic box office. It’s far less than what a film of its size and scope — it cost $200 million to make and another $100 million to market — needs to break even in its theatrical run. China is leading the foreign territories with a lackluster $23.6 million, followed by Mexico with $14.4 million and the United Kingdom with $8.5 million.
Word-of-mouth isn’t helping “The Flash,” which is suffering in part because it’s considered a leftover from a soon-to-be defunct comic book universe. DC Studios’ new leaders James Gunn and Peter Safran plan to retool the interconnected world of Justice League members, and as a result,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Francis Ford Coppola’s lifelong commitment to taking creative risks and betting on himself is culminating with “Megalopolis,” his self-financed passion project that recently wrapped production. The epic romance, which takes place in a futuristic city called New Rome, was dogged by rumors of on-set dysfunction that Coppola and his A-list cast denied. But the film’s staggering scale has impressed many cinephiles — including Jon Hamm.
In a new appearance on the Back to One podcast to promote his role in “Maggie Moore(s),” Hamm praised Coppola for taking such an ambitious swing.
“Look at what Francis Ford Coppola is doing right now,” Hamm said. “He’s making a $300 million movie that he just has wanted to make. I did a table read of it, I know how impossible this movie is to make. But he’s making it. And God bless him, that’s exactly what he should be doing.
In a new appearance on the Back to One podcast to promote his role in “Maggie Moore(s),” Hamm praised Coppola for taking such an ambitious swing.
“Look at what Francis Ford Coppola is doing right now,” Hamm said. “He’s making a $300 million movie that he just has wanted to make. I did a table read of it, I know how impossible this movie is to make. But he’s making it. And God bless him, that’s exactly what he should be doing.
- 6/25/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
There have been a ton of surprising box office successes in 2023. Sadly The Flash hasn’t been one of them. The Andy Muschietti directed DC film starring Ezra Miller vastly underperformed in its opening weekend despite the mostly positive reviews and great word of mouth. Not even the epic return of Michael Keaton’s Batman could save Flash from crashing head first into a wall. It’s not getting any better either as the time traveling adventure has made $26.6 million in its second weekend at the global box office from 25,493 screens. That comes to 4.4 million admissions in 78 international territories of release.
- 6/25/2023
- by Shane Romanchick
- Collider.com
Summer House Martha’s Vineyard is a new addition to the Summer House reality tv franchise that features an all-Black cast. One may not necessarily think of Black people when they think of the affluent area, but there is a much deeper connection to Black America’s past than most realize. There's a rich history for Black Americans in Martha's Vineyard. Oak Bluffs, the area in which the Summer House crew’s house is in, is known as one of the first-ever vacation spots. Not only that, it also has a connection to the Underground Railroad. Now, for the first time, an all-Black cast living their best Black life on Martha's Vineyard is showcased on a reality series. Bravo is the first to do so. The show is popular for two reasons: A. it's the first of its kind on the location and B. people are finally learning the real...
- 6/25/2023
- by Sheridan Singleton
- Collider.com
“Carlos” has one of the best openings I’ve ever seen — or heard — in a music documentary. We hear Carlos Santana, waxing philosophical and wise (as he’s prone to do). Intercut with his words, at throbbing intervals of about 20 seconds (and at top volume), are the iconic organ-and-bass notes — Bom Bom!…Bom Bom! — that open “Oye Como Va,” the 1971 hit by Santana. I’ll confess that “Oye Como Va” is one of those classic-rock radio staples I feel like I’ve heard more times in my life than I ever need to. (Sort of like “Moondance” and “Tempted” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”) Yet “Carlos,” instead of assaulting you with the song, severs those four notes from it (Bom Bom!…Bom Bom!) and blows them up into a piece of pop art, like a Warhol sound painting. It asks us to hear the magic of what Carlos Santana...
- 6/25/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety - Film News
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts continues its confident journey across the worldwide box office, as the latest installment in the series is nearing a $350 million total, currently sitting at $341 million in its third weekend. The number proves that the new Autobots adventure is forming a solid fan base of its own, as it continues to achieve success within a heavily competitive market that includes Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's domination over cinemas. On the domestic side of things, Rise of the Beasts has already earned more than $122 million, meaning that almost half of the total gross has come from the United States and Canada.
- 6/25/2023
- by Diego Peralta
- Collider.com
There's no shortage of found footage movies out there, and truth be told, it's understandable if some people are feeling burnt out on the whole style. These films — usually within the horror genre — aim to make things feel more realistic by presenting events as if they truly happened. This often makes found footage movies feel like mockumentaries in a way, given they "document" a series of events as if they're real. What mockumentaries do for the comedy genre (they're typically thought of as being humorous), found footage movies do the same for the horror genre. It's a risky approach to take when making a horror movie, because it's hard to fool viewers who've seen plenty of found footage horror movies, and even if tricking people isn't specifically part of the filmmaker's intent, there still needs to be an inherent level of believability to found footage movies. Viewers should have to...
- 6/25/2023
- by Jeremy Urquhart
- Collider.com
While overall business dipped this weekend because of a handful of under-performers, one movie quietly notched another win at the global box office. After exactly a month in theaters, Disney’s The Little Mermaid remake is passing the $500 million mark worldwide as we speak. The movie was practically written off some weeks ago after it was observed how poorly it was performing in international markets, but a steady domestic showing has ensured that it will be able to deliver a respectable total by the end of its theatrical run.
- 6/25/2023
- by Rahul Malhotra
- Collider.com
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has being making a huge impact ever since it premiered in theaters. The animated sequel deals with a story that takes Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) across many different dimensions, giving audiences the possibility to explore worlds where Spider-Man had a slightly different path from the one they know and love. As the movie explores diverse versions of the same story, it includes several Easter egg to other Marvel productions. However, fans might be surprised to learn that one of these surprises was related to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- 6/25/2023
- by Diego Peralta
- Collider.com
Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” is in wide release this weekend (read our review), and as we’ve noted over the last few weeks, the filmmaker is moving at a quick pace never seen before in his career. 2022 and 2023 saw back-to-back Cannes premieres, “The French Dispatch” and “Asteroid City,” and later this year, he will release yet another film for Netflix, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” which is actually only 37 minutes long.
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- 6/25/2023
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
As last week’s number one film, The Flash, had a historic drop, it made room for holdover releases to occupy the top spots at this weekend’s domestic box office. Two animated movies, Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Disney's Elemental, took the top two spots at the box office this weekend, after a closely contested race that came right down to the wire. All this signals that family audiences remain underserved this summer movie season, and old franchises just aren't cutting it anymore.
- 6/25/2023
- by Rahul Malhotra
- Collider.com
If there’s one thing that Paramount+ executives don’t regret, it's having said yes to the Yellowstone project. The Kevin Costner-led series not only ended up becoming one of the streaming platform’s tentpole series – with viewership numbers reaching new records every season – but also spawned the creation of spin-offs that have become incredibly popular. But one person underestimated the Yellowstone-verse potential: Its own creator. In an interview with Deadline late last year, director and screenwriter Taylor Sheridan reveals that he made a huge mistake with one of the spin-offs, 1883.
- 6/25/2023
- by Erick Massoto, Ryan O'Rourke
- Collider.com
We don’t need Anya’s psychic abilities to learn about the future of Spy x Family because the hit anime series is confirmed for an all-new second season, slated to arrive this fall. When the series was first released in 2022, no one expected Spy x Family to become a successful show. Yet, the dysfunctional and oddball but lovable family of the Forgers has managed to steal hearts and all the attention.
- 6/25/2023
- by Maddie P
- Collider.com
Before its Netflix premiere, Collider offered fans a rare opportunity to catch Extraction 2, starring Chris Hemsworth, on the big screen. Following the screening, Editor-in-chief Steve Weintraub sat down with former stunt coordinator and two-time director Sam Hargrave and producer Anthony Russo for an exclusive Q&a. No worries if you had to miss out because we have the full interview here, which you can check out in the video or in the full transcript below.
- 6/25/2023
- by Tamera Jones
- Collider.com
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Secret Invasion.Marvel Studios' newest series Secret Invasion debuted last week and welcomed us back into the grittier side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With a tone similar to that of Captain American: The Winter Soldier, the political thriller with a twist is a breath of fresh air after the recent fantastical adventures we’ve taken to the Quantum Realm and the farthest edges of the galaxy. The Skrulls are back (and making it clear they never left) but they aren’t all that happy that Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) hasn’t carried through on finding them a home. It’s been thirty years since the promise took place in Captain Marvel and a faction of Skrulls have decided to take matters into their own hands, attempting to make Earth their new home by any means necessary.
- 6/25/2023
- by Alec Smith
- Collider.com
When you sit down for the season 20 premiere of The Bachelorette on Monday, June 26, you may be in for a bit of a surprise. That’s because the show will have a new start time. ABC has typically placed one of its flagship shows in the 8 p.m. time slot, but that won’t be the case this time around. When Charity Lawson steps out to lead this season, she will do so in the 9 p.m. time slot. You may be saying, ‘Well, it’s only an hour difference.’ That’s true, but when piecing some things together, it may actually mean something more.
- 6/25/2023
- by Kyle Phillippi
- Collider.com
Not only has she won the hearts of fans with her cheeky humor and lovable demeanor, but with an Oscar, Emmys, BAFTAs and Golden Globes under her belt, Olivia Colman has become one of the most prolific actors of all time. From emotional dramas like The Lost Daughter, as well as whacky comedies like The Favourite - Colman's wide range of talent is evident within the world of film.
- 6/25/2023
- by Jessica Nobleza
- Collider.com
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 1. Season 3 of The Righteous Gemstones kicked off with a bang in the premiere episode entitled, "For I Know the Plans I Have For You". We are immediately reintroduced to the Gemstone family as they are enjoying a monster truck rally that Eli (John Goodman) has sponsored with church funds. It's a flashback scene from about 23 years ago as Jesse (Danny McBride), Judy (Eli Patterson), and Kelvin (Adam DeVine) are kids and Eli's wife Aimee-Leigh Gemstone (Jennifer Nettles) is still alive. In the opening sequence, we are also met with a new character who appears at the rally. She is a haggard, large woman who starts chasing an unsuspecting Aimee-Leigh through the crowd with a hatchet scolding her for being a charlatan and a phony. She ends up getting hit by a car just before she can strike Aimee...
- 6/25/2023
- by Jeffrey Speicher
- Collider.com
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