Aug 15, 2018 | In Production
Paramount has decided to move the Mark Wahlberg-Rose Byrne comedy “Instant Family” forward three months to a holiday season release on Nov. 16. It was previously set for Feb. 15, 2019. The studio is citing strong responses from test screenings. Paramount wants to take...
Aug 15, 2018 | Box Office, New Releases, Trending
It’s about to get crazy at the domestic box office. Earlier tracking showed “Crazy Rich Asians” on pace for a $20 million debut, but updated estimates now indicate that a $26 million-plus five-day total is likely when Warner Bros. launches the romantic comedy...
Aug 15, 2018 | Box Office, New Releases, Trending
When “BlacKkKlansman” had its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the rapturous reception signaled one thing — Spike Lee is back. So it makes sense that when the timely crime drama opened at the domestic box office four months later, it earned Lee his...
Aug 15, 2018 | Box Office, New Releases, Trending
Warner Bros.’ big-budget shark thriller opened well above expectations, biting off $45.3 million when it opened in 4,118 North American locations, according to Monday’s final numbers. That was easily enough to nab the No. 1 slot over “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,”...
Aug 10, 2018 | In Production
Aiming to duplicate the blockbuster success of “A Quiet Place,” Paramount has launched development of the horror film “Meet Jimmy” with Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes producing. The studio won a bidding war for movie rights to a short horror film by Dutch filmmakers...
Aug 10, 2018 | In Production
Supergirl is flying back to the big screen. Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are in the early stages of a “Supergirl” film. They have hired “22 Jump Street” writer Oren Uziel to pen the script, but have not found a producer yet. The character has been played by...
