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Box Office: 'Shang-Chi' Beats Pandemic To Become The First $200M Grosser At North America Box Office In Covid Era

Los Angeles, October 2 - Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" has done what other Hollywood pics couldn't do in the last 18-months. The Simu Liu-fronted superhero flick has become the first Hollywood film to gross $200M at the domestic box office during the covid-19 pandemic era, a milestone, which is a big win for the theatrical experience. ## It took just 4-weeks for the newest addition in the MCU film to hit the milestone at the North American box office, which no one was expecting to achieve except the destiny in these devastating times. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, "Shang-Chi", however, got an exclusive theatrical release unlike other Disney movies which launched simultaneously on the big screen and Disney+ Premier Access during the pandemic. ## The big-budget tentpole was set for a big box office outing after it opened with an impressive $8.8 million on Thursday previews. However, since then it only got better and better and set a new Labor Day record by posting a four-day opening of $94.7 million, including $75.4 million for Friday-Sunday. ## "Shang-Chi" took the second-best weekend opening of 2021 behind fellow Marvel release "Black Widow" ($80.3 million). Later, it dethroned "Black Widow" to become the top grosser Hollywood movie at the domestic box office at $183.6 million, and now, it becomes the first $200 million film. ## "Shang-Chi's" impressive box office performance has been set up by positive reviews, strong word of mouth from audiences, and an A CinemaScore. The movie, starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Tony Leung, Fala Chen, and Michelle Yeoh, is currently approaching $370 million worldwide. ## Check out Top 5 grosser at the North America box office of 2021 - ## 1. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - $200.1 million## 2. lack Widow - $183.6 million ## 3. Fast & Furious 9 (F9) - $173 million ## 4. A Quiet Place 2 - $160.1 million## 5. Jungle Cruise - $115.4 million## Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' To Clash With 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' At The Box Office

Hyderabad, October 2 - It's going to be Allu Arjun's Pushpa - Part 1" vs Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" at the Indian box office. On Saturday (October 2), the makers have finalized the release date of their most-awaited Pan-India flick "Pushpa The Rise". The film, which was earlier announced for Christmas release, has now been pushed up to December 17 in theaters. ## "Pushpa", starring Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, and Rashmika Mandanna in the leading roles, will be competing with Marvel/Columbia/Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" at the box office. The Tom Holland-fronted superhero film was already announced for December 17 release in multiple Indian languages. ## "Spider-Man" is a huge franchise in India and has always attracted audiences towards its larger-than-life experience. It, however, may not challenge "Pushpa" much in Telugu states but will surely have an upper hand in other regions, especially in the North. ## Directed by Jon Watts, the 27th film in the MCU stars Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man along with alongside Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jon Favreau, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, J. B. Smoove, Benedict Wong, Alfred Molina, and Jamie Foxx.## Sukumar-directed "Pushpa" is an action thriller film, which will be released in two parts. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and Muttamsetty Media, the basic plot of the film is based on the red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The film marks Fahadh Faasil's Telugu debut. He plays an antagonist in it. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Lives Up To Expectation With An Impressive $11.6M Opening

Los Angeles, October 1 - It was an excellent start for Sony's "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" at the box office. The Tom Hardy-fronted clocks in an impressive $11.6 million on Thursday from showtimes that began at 4 PM at 3,500 theaters. This is the second-best opening during the pandemic for a Hollywood pic after Marvel Studios' "Black Widow" which grossed $13.2M on Thursday night. ## The Thursday preview haul of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is $1.6 million higher than "Venom's" (2018) $10 million. Venom went on to score $80 million in the opening weekend, including $32.5M on the first day at the domestic box office. ## Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" has the third-best Thursday opening during the covid-19 pandemic with $8.8 million followed by Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious 9" (F9) which did $7.1M. "Venom 2" might surpass "F9's" opening weekend total of $70 million. ## Sony has told the media that they're comping the sequel to Emily Blunt starrer horror thriller "A Quiet Place Part II" which did $47.5M over its 3 days of Memorial Day weekend, however, other tracking services and even major exhibitors' own internal projections have Venom 2 over $60M, which is looking quite possible at the moment.## The Andy Serkis-directed currently has Rotten Tomatoes review rating of 58% Rotten, which is higher than 2018's first installment of 30% Rotten. The audience rating for "Venom" was 81% Tomatoes while we will have to wait for how the audience reacts to its sequel.## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros. To Release 'Dune' In Maharashtra A Week After Rest of India Debut

Mumbai, October 1 - The reopening of theaters in the biggest India's movie market, Maharashtra, has given the big relief to the filmmakers. The announcement of reopening of cinemas from October 22 has led a flurry of release date announcement of nearly two dozen of Hindi films, which will release over the next 6-8 months, starting from Diwali this year. ## The much-awaited cinema opening news also proved to be a blessing in disguise for some of the Hollywood films, which are now rescheduling the release dates to take the advnatage. Keeping certain things in mind, Warner Bros. has finalized the release of epic sci-fi film on October 22 in India execpt Maharasthra, where the movie will debut in theaters on October 29 in Hindi and Eglish, a week after theaters reopening in the state. ## Dune is an epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve with a screenplay by Jon Spaihts, Villeneuve, and Eric Roth. It stars an ensemble cast including Jason Momoa, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, among others.## Witness an epic for the ages. #DuneMovie releases in cinemas in India on Oct 22 in English & Hindi.In Cinemas in Maharashtra on October 29thFor More Info: https://t.co/bqtj7wrSRB pic.twitter.com/YoQPl60K13— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) October 1, 2021 ## Earlier, Sony Pictures also rescheduled the release of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" after theaters reopening announcement. It will now debut in theaters on October 22 in Maharashtra and on October 14 in rest of India. The movie is the sequel to 2018 blockbuster "Venom" starring Tom Hardy. ## Stay tuned...

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Disney Settles Million Dollar 'Black Widow' Lawsuit With Scarlett Johansson

Los Angeles, October 1 - Disney lawyers finally can have a breather as the studio has settled the high-profile million dollar lawsuit with actress Scarlett Johansson. The two were battling out for an alleged breach of contract over Johansson's "Black Widow" release, which has now been resolved. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. ## "I am happy to have resolved our differences with Disney", stated Johansson according to THR. "I'm incredibly proud of the work we've done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team. I look forward to continuing our collaboration in years to come".## Due to the lawsuit, filed by Johansson in July over the day-and-date release of "Black Widow" on Disney+ and theaters, the upcoming "Tower of Terror" movie in Johansson was slated to produce and star in was rumored to be canceled. However, as things have settled down, the movie is expected to go ahead.## "I'm very pleased that we have been able to come to a mutual agreement with Scarlett Johansson regarding Black Widow", Disney Studios Content Chairman Alan Bergman said in a statement. "We appreciate her contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and look forward to working together on a number of upcoming projects, including Disney's Tower of Terror".## ICYDK, Scarlett Johansson had filed the lawsuit over the "Black Widow" release, reportedly claimed that the release modal of Marvel pic cost her millions. According to the lawsuit, the actress had signed a contract with Disney's Marvel Entertainment/Marvel Studios that guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release of her films, in which her salary was mostly based on the film's box-office performance. ## Stay tuned...

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Venom 2 Review: Critics Call This Tom Hardy Fronted A Silly But A Fun Watch

Mumbai, September 30 - Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock, an investigative journalist who is the host of an alien symbiote Venom, in the superhero film "Venom: Let There Be Carnage. It is the second film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe and the standalone sequel to the blockbuster "Venom" (2018). ## In "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", Eddie Brock tries to reignite his career in journalism by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson), who becomes the host of the alien symbiote spawn of Venom, named Carnage. The film is directed by Andy Serkis from a screenplay by Kelly Marcel, based on a story she wrote with Tom Hardy. ## "Venom 2" stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom alongside Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady/Carnage, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, and Stephen Graham in prominent roles. The movie is scheduled to open in the USA on October 1 after being preponed from October 15. In India, the movie will debut in theaters on October 14. Meanwhile, the reviews of "Venom 2" are out and the critics are liking it. ## Check them here - ## Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a wild-ass movie of the highest order. Ultraviolent rom com that is delightfully self aware and weird. Tom Hardy gives 200%. Whatever you do, don’t miss the post-credits. #VenomLetThereBeCarnage pic.twitter.com/yoSBH67wMs— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) September 28, 2021 ## Review: #VenomLetThereBeCarnage 3.5/5 🌟'sThe second installation of Venom is well worth the wait & loads of fun. The Venom sequel finds its stride as a dark comedy, infused with Woody Harrelson's fresh, chaotic energy. Tom Hardy is fantastic & officially owns this role now. pic.twitter.com/0NLGbrssDg— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) September 28, 2021 ## Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the Citizen Kane of Marvel movies. Tom Hardy delivers what can only be described as deeply nuanced and multi-layered performance as Eddie Brock. His dramatic scenes with Venom are a masterclass in acting. A Masterpiece. #VenomLetThereBeCarnage pic.twitter.com/9ZJdmLujNW— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) September 29, 2021 ## The special effects for #VenomLetThereBeCarnage was absolutely incredible. There were so many beautiful shots throughout the movie that perfectly bring to life both Venom and Carnage. pic.twitter.com/kuaoypWifH— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) September 28, 2021 ## #VenomLetThereBeCarnage is SILLY. But apparently it's my kind of silly. I ❤️ Eddie and Venom - maybe too much ... so much that my brain lets this movie get away with a whole lotta nonsense. Also, yes, there's a credits scene and yes, you very much need to see it. pic.twitter.com/iPAtLXGk6X— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) September 29, 2021 ## #VenomLetThereBeCarnage was a mixed bag for me. Tom Hardy shines in the comedic role he was born to play, but a tonally inconsistent script & a jarring breakneck pace hurt the film overall. Stay for the post credit scene that serves as a marvelous tease for big things to come! 👀 pic.twitter.com/W4zHtRrTkQ— Diego Andaluz (@thediegoandaluz) September 29, 2021 ## I can guarantee you that you will leave the theater after watching #VenomLetThereBeCarnage being so HYPED for everything that’s coming!— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) September 28, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage Hopes To Score Big At The Domestic Box Office In The Blockbuster Month Of October!

Los Angeles, September 30 - Sony Pictures' superhero film "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" has a task in hand to deliver at the box office. A strong box office performance at the domestic front from Tom Hardy-fronted could set the tone for the rest of the movies coming out in the month of October in form of the potential blockbusters, "No Time to Die" on October 8, "Halloween Kills" on October 15, and "Dune" on October 22. ## Going into the box office business, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" has plenty of things in favor. For the first time since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic, the USA box office is witnessing a quick recovery, thanks to the recent releases, "Shang-Chi", "Free Guy", "A Quiet Place 2", and others. There is also a great vibe about moviegoing right now, which is just the beginning and expected to reach a pre-covid level soon. ## "Venom 2" is releasing on the back of a solid box office performance of Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings", which not only led Disney to announce an exclusive theatrical release of its upcoming movies but also was one of the reasons behind Venom's release being pushed up to October 1 from October 15.## Talking about "Venom 2's" box office potential, Sony Pictures is conservatively estimating $40 million over three days at 4,200 plus locations. However, the local surveys and tracking and leading exhibitors are looking at a minimum $60 million debuts at the North America box office. "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" might not reach $80.2M, which was scored by "Venom" in 2018, but it is surely going to surprise everyone. ## There is another thing in favor of Andy Serkis-directed sequel that it got great reviews from critics unlike Venom, which was rated just 30% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film had grossed over $856M worldwide including $213 million at the domestic box office. However, it was the time when the world was completely naive about the covid-19, which one year later, brought the world to its knees. ## Keeping the pandemic aside, "Venom 2" is expected to have a good run at the box office. It is the second film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. The film is directed by Andy Serkis from a screenplay by Kelly Marcel, based on a story she wrote with Tom Hardy who stars as Eddie Brock / Venom alongside Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, and Woody Harrelson. ## Stay tuned...

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Daniel Craig To Retire As The Most Succesful MI6 Agent Of The James Bond Franchise At The Box Office

Mumbai, September 30 - The 25th film in the James Bond franchise, "No Time To Die" has been released in theaters outside the USA on September 30. The film, featuring Daniel Craig as a 007 agent, received great reviews from the critics after its world premiere in London on Tuesday (September 28), where the cast and crew hit the red carpet.## The $250 million budgeted film (most expensive Bond film) is going to be Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond. The actor has played this iconic character in five Bond movies including "No Time To Die" and is regarded as one of the finest Bond characters in the history of the franchise. Craig's Bond has not only becomes the fan-favorite but also take the franchise to new highs in terms of the scale and box office potential. ## If "No Time To Die" is really going to be Craig's final outing as a British fictional MI6 agent, then he will go down as the most successful Bond of the franchise at the box office. Before "No Time To Die", Craig starrer Bond movies "Casino Royale" (2006), "Quantum of Solace" (2008), "Skyfall" (2012), and "Spectre" (2015) had grossed over $3.15 billion globally, averaging $791 million per film. ## Before Craig, Pierce Brosnan was the most successful Bond hero with approx $1.50 billion with four films he starred in. While Brosnan's highest grosser was "Die Another Day" (2002) with $432 million worldwide (without adjustment), Craig's best grosser was "Skyfall", which grossed over $1.1 billion. It is the only Bond film to date to gross over $1 billion at the box office. ## Meanwhile, Roger Moore has starred in the most number of Bond films with 7 films followed by Sean Connery in 6 films. Sean Connery was the very first Bond character in the film titled "Dr. No" (1962). Connery's "Goldfinger" (1964), which is the third installment in the Bond franchise, was the first to cross $100 million ($125M) globally at the box office. ## Overall, Bond films have grossed nearly $7 billion worldwide to date and it is the sixth-highest-grossing film series. With Daniel Craig calling his time off after "No Time To Die", the question remains who will be the next James Bond and can he reprise the success of Craig at the box office? Producer Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are, however, not in hurry to announce the next Bond until next year. There are, however, a few names making noises including Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, among others, who, one of them could potentialy be the next 007 agent. ## Stay tuned...

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James Bond 'No Time To Die' Early Reviews Promise A Fitting Finale To Daniel Craig's Bond

Mumbai, September 29 - The 25th film in the James Bond franchise, "No Time To Die", is all set for its international rollout from September 30. The Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed see the return of Daniel Craig for the last time as a fictional British MI6 agent. ## Produced by Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, "No Time To Die" stars an ensemble cast including Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear, and Ralph Fiennes reprise their roles from previous films, with Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, Billy Magnussen, and David Dencik joining the cast as new characters. ## Ahead of its worldwide release, the 5th outing of Craig as Bond, the makers held a world premiere of the film in London on Tuesday (September 28), where the cast and crew hit the red carpet. Craig and Ana de Armas along with Kate Middleton were the sights of attraction in this star-studded event.## Meanwhile, the early reviews of the 25th film in the James Bond series are also out and it promises nothing short of a fitting finale to Craig, who is saying goodbye to Bond after living Bond in 5 films. Here are some of the reviews from the premiere night of the film -## #NoTimeToDie [4/5] : #DanielCraig is back one last time as #JamesBond The movie has everything we expect in a #BondJamesBond movie.. Thrills and action 👌More emotions and Family Sentiments #RamiMalek as Villain and #AnaDeArmas stand outWe will miss #DanielCraig as 007!— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) September 29, 2021 ## #NoTimeToDie Spectacular & Magnificent on the big screen!Plenty of thrills, awesome action, terrific car chases in fantastic locales and lots of emotions. Salute to #DanielCraig and what a fitting finale to his stint as #JamesBond Enjoyable & Emotional! pic.twitter.com/qx8p5856us— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) September 29, 2021 ## #NoTimeToDie : Compelling big screen watch! Trademark 'saving the world from a deadly villain' story which rides on Brand #JamesBond & #DanielCraig's macho screen presence.2 hrs 40+ mins of globe-trotting action, lotsa dialogs, technological gizmo & sentiments. Give it a Shot!— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) September 29, 2021 ## Well this Bond fan LOVED #NoTimeToDie. Daniel Craig ends his 007 run with his strongest performance yet, matched well by Rami Malek's mysterious lasagna-loving, Monday-hating villain (to say more would give away the film's best twist). A spy epic that more than earns its runtime— ben mekler (@benmekler) September 28, 2021 ## So #NoTimeToDie is AWESOME! Classic Bond, classic villain, classic gadgets & a story that seems to question how much we still need James Bond to save the day. Terrific writing & stunning direction from Cary Joji Fukunaga. Loved every second! A perfect finale for Daniel Craig pic.twitter.com/tZr1JRMhqh— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) September 28, 2021 ## #NoTimeToDie is a fitting finale to Daniel Craig's Bond. It often feels like a throwback while still pushing the franchise further. Cary Fukunaga's direction is inspired to the brim. It may stumble here and there, but it quickly bounces back and makes up for it (1/3) pic.twitter.com/0CWWuUPo4I— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) September 28, 2021 ## No Time To Die is the big screen spectacle the world has been waiting for. A beautifully directed and emotional goodbye to Daniel Craig’s Bond. #NoTimeToDie is filled to the brim with spectacular action sequences, stunning set pieces, and jaw-dropping cinematography. A must-see. pic.twitter.com/fdyZ6oFOTx— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) September 28, 2021 ## #NoTimeToDie is the BIGGEST & BEST Bond film yet! Impressively crafted with stunning visuals & a script that recovers from early stumbles to deliver a boldly riveting final act, Cary Fukunaga & co. have created a enthralling send-off that may be the BEST blockbuster of the year! pic.twitter.com/WLvmkkGbpH— Diego Andaluz (@thediegoandaluz) September 28, 2021 ## GIVE ANA DE ARMAS EVERY ROLE EVER. I wish she was in #NoTimeToDie more but my God, she was perfect! Hilarious and a bad ass. I love her. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is heavily felt and that's a GREAT thing. And Daniel Craig...wow. Bravo 007, bravo!! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/npvNSQ2P8D— Yolanda Machado (@SassyMamainLA) September 28, 2021 ## #NoTimeToDie was absolutely brilliant!! One of my favorite Bond films to date. Daniel Craig was great as always but I gotta give praise to Lashana Lynch as the first Black Female 007. Completely stole the show. The best action of the year and a satisfying ending. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/mqkLfqNxcG— Duane Miller (@Cinemaniac94) September 28, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill Is In The Race To Play Next James Bond!

Los Angeles, September 27 - Daniel Craig is all set to retire as James Bond after the upcoming "No Time To Die", scheduled to release on September 30 internationally. Craig has worked on five Bond movies including the upcoming one and is regarded as one of the greatest Bond characters in the history of the spy thriller franchise.## Meanwhile, the talks about the next James Bond have already become a red hot topic in Hollywood. According to variety, betting company William Hill has picked Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, Regé-Jean Page, James Norton, and Luke Evans, who, one of them, could possibly replace Craig.## Despite the number of speculative names, James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the long-time partners of the iconic spy franchise, have said they want to let Craig enjoy his time and the prospect of replacing him isn't something they're discussing until 2022.## In an interview on BBC Radio 4's popular Today program on Monday, the producers were asked if they have decided who might replace Craig's 007. "Oh, God no", said Broccoli. "We're not thinking about it at all. We want Daniel to have his time of celebration. Next year we'll start thinking about the future".## There are also murmurs about whether a woman could be the next Bond. However, Broccoli told the U.K.'s Press Association news agency that Bond would not be played by a woman, at least, not in near future. ## "James Bond is a male character. I hope that there will be many, many films made with women, for women, by women, about women", said Broccoli. "I don't think we have to take a male character and have a woman portray him. So yes, I see him as male. And I'm sort of in denial, I would love for Daniel to continue forever".## The 25th film in the Bond franchise, "No Time To Die" is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. Scheduled to debut in theaters on October 8 in the USA, the movie stars Daniel Craig as 007 along with Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear, and Ralph Fiennes reprise their roles from previous films, with Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, Billy Magnussen, and David Dencik in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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World's Largest IMAX Screen Set To Open With James Bond 'No Time To Die' In Germany

Mumbai, September 27 - The upcoming James Bond movie, "No Time To Die" is all set to be screened on the world's largest IMAX screen, which is all set to open to the public on September 30 at the Traumpalast Multiplex in Leonberg, Germany. ## Daniel Craig's "No Time To Die", which features sequences shot with IMAX film cameras, will be the first film to be screened on the screen which is 21.03 meters high and 38.16 meters wide – wider than a Boeing 737 airliner. The 574-seater IMAX theater at Traumpalast is weighed over 500 pounds (227 kilos) and has been painted by a specially designed robotic arm. ## The construction of the largest IMAX screen theater was first announced two and half years ago. The theater features IMAX with laser technology and IMAX's 12-channel sound technology with side and overhead channels for dynamic range and precision. ## "No Time To Die" will have 40 minutes of IMAX exclusive expanded aspect ratio. Director Cary Joji Fukunaga has shot it with IMAX's 15/70mm film cameras and has specially formatted it for IMAX theatres. The IMAX Traumpalast also marks the eighth theatre for the company in Germany. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Denis Villeneuve's Epic Sci-Fi 'Dune' Hits Big At International Box Office

Los Angeles, September 26 - Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' epic science fiction film, "Dune" is making dollars at the international box office in a big way. The Denis Villeneuve-directed gets a solid boost from the international audience ahead of its domestic debut on October 22.## "Dune" continued its spicy run in international markets and was the biggest overseas grosser of the weekend for a Hollywood pic with $26.3 million, taking its total overseas collection to a solid $77 million in just 11 days. The movie witnessed just a 32% drop from its opening weekend. ## It is to be noted that Warner Bros. had a low expectation from "Dune". However, just like Marvel's "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings", it won't be exaggerated to say that "Dune" has not only shattered the low box office predictions but also reaffirmed that the box office business is here to stay for a long long time. ## Among the top international markets, "Dune" is having a dream run in Russia. After making a $7.7 million debut in the opening weekend, it dropped just 37% in the second weekend for $4.9 million while in France, it decline just 33% from a $7.2 million debuts to $4.2 million in the second weekend. It is just the beginning as more overseas markets, including big China, will be added in the coming days.## The Timothee Chalamet/Jason Momoa/Zendaya/Oscar Isaac/Rebecca Ferguson starrer will open in Japan on October 15 and then in all-important North America on October 22. In India and China, it will debut with date and date with the USA. So far, "Dune" has opened in 32 international territories. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Becomes Biggest Domestic Blockbuster

Los Angeles, September 25, 2021 - It took just three weeks for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" to reach "Black Widow's" lifetime domestic box office numbers and a few more hours to cross it. There were a lot of doubts about the audience visiting theaters amid the pandemic, and "Shang-Chi" blown away those doubts and becomes the biggest domestic blockbuster. ## The Destin Daniel Cretton-directed superhero movie has completed its 4th weekend in the domestic market and its total collection stands at $196.5 million, after collecting another $13 million in the 4th weekend. The Simu Liu fronted pic had officially crossed its fellow Marvel movie "Black Widow's" $184.4M domestic cum on Friday and became the highest grosser Hollywood pic in North America during the 18-months of the pandemic era. ## Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious 9 (F9)" remains the third highest-grossing movie at the domestic B.O. during the pandemic with $172.1M. However, globally, it is the top grosser Hollywood film with $716M. Warner Bros./Legendary's "Godzilla vs. Kong" is at number two with $467M globally, then Black Widow with $378.7M WW, and Shang-Chi with well over $360M around the globe. ## "Shang-Chi's" lifetime domestic box office projection is around $225 million. It has already crossed the domestic box office collection of previous Marvel movies such as Captain America ($176 million in 2011), Ant-Man ($180 million in 2015), and Thor ($181 million in 2011) along with The Incredible Hulk ($132 million in 2008). It is well on track to become the first Hollywood pic to reach $200 million domestic cum for the first time since early 2020.## Meanwhile, the Telugu movie Love Story starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi kicked off to an outstanding start in the USA on Thursday. The Sekhar Kammula-directed earned a strong approx $620K (INR 4.60 crores) from 225 theaters in the USA in the first two days.## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios' Anticipated Series 'Ms. Marvel' Pushed To 2022

Los Angeles, September 24: After witnessing not a single release in 2020 for the first time since 2009, Marvel Studios roared back with a number of titles in 2021 and how. The studio behind most of the fan-favorite comic book superheroes, leaving no stone unturned to make up for the dull pandemic year with nine titles currently announced to premiere in theaters and on Disney Plus in 2021. ## Among the nine Marvel titles in 2021, six have already been released either in theaters or Disney+. Initially, the studio planned to release 10 titles, but following a number of unexpected 2021 premieres across the platform, Marvel has now pushed its one of the most anticipated Disney Plus shows, "Ms. Marvel". ## Marvel's first Muslim lead character and one of the newest characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) gets her own Disney Plus show, with newcomer Iman Vellani in the title role as Ms. Marvel, also known as 16-year-old Pakistani-American Kamala Khan, who has a particular fondness for Captain Marvel. ## Kevin Feige headed studio had initially announced the late 2021 premiere date for "Ms. Marvel", but now postponed it to 2022 after so many shows and movies took over the calendar in 2021. No exact release date has been confirmed, but Ms. Marvel's exciting premise is enough to keep the excitement building for now.## Created by Bisha K. Ali, Ms. Marvel also features Aramis Knight as the vigilante Red Dagger, Matt Lintz as Kamala's best pal Bruno Carrelli, Mohan Kapur as her dad Yusuf, and Zenobia Shroff as her mum. Meanwhile, Iman Vellani will also feature in "The Marvels" - a sequel to the $1.1 billion-grossing sensation "Captain Marvel" starring Brie Larson in the title role. It will release in theaters on 11 November 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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Fantastic Beasts 3 Gets A Title And Theatrical Release Date

Los Angeles, September 22: The third installment in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter spinoff "Fantastic Beasts" has been titled "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" and also set a release date of April 15, 2022.## The previous "Fantastic Beasts" film "The Crimes of Grindelwald" performed brilliantly at the box office and the expectations will be higher from the next film in this fantasy film series directed by David Yates. The new "Fantastic Beasts" film will revolve around Albus Dumbledore, a famous Harry Potter figure that many original Potter fans will always line up to see more of.## Things will be a little bit different in Fantastic Beasts 3 on the casting front as Johnny Depp who was a part of the franchise's second film is no longer a part of the third film. Mads Mikkelsen will step in for Johnny Depp in this entry. Depp was originally a part of the film but was dropped after he lost his libel case against The Sun tabloid over a 2018 article alleging he was a "wife-beater".## With respect to Depp's departure, Warner Bros. issued this statement last year which read, "Johnny Depp will depart the Fantastic Beasts franchise. We thank Johnny for his work on the films to date. Fantastic Beasts 3 is currently in production, and the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast. The film will debut in theaters worldwide in the summer of 2022".## Warner Bros. had earlier scheduled "Fantastic Beasts 3" for July 15, 2022 release but now moved it up on April 15. Unlike Warner Bros.' day and date release on HBO Max for its 2021 slate, "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" will be an exclusive theatrical release, as the studio has already confirmed it.## An American and British co-production, "The Secrets of Dumbledore" stars an ensemble cast including Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Callum Turner, William Nadylam, Poppy Corby-Tuech, Jessica Williams, Jude Law, and Mads Mikkelsen.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Simu Liu's Shang-Chi Heading Towards A Legendary $200M In North America

Los Angeles, September 20: Simu Liu-led superhero film "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" is playing like a Marvel movie at the box office. For the third weekend in a row, "Shang Chi" remained number 1 at the domestic box office. ## The Marvel movie surpassed "Fast & Furious 9" ($173M) and becomes the second-highest grosser at the domestic box office during the pandemic era with $176.9 million including $21.7M on the third weekend. It just took "Shang-Chi" 17-days to reach the second spot.## "Shang-Chi" is well and truly on track to become the first Hollywood movie to gross a legendary $200 million at the North American box office. Ans in between, it will surpass its fellow Marvel movie "Black Widow" to become the highest-grosser Hollywood pic. The Scarlett Johansson fronted earned $183.4M in North America. ## Globally, "Shang-Chi" has crossed a brilliant $300 million mark and currently stands at $320 million. The global box office collection of "Shang-Chi" is remarkable considering it is yet to release in China, which is the biggest and key movie market for Hollywood pics. These are the clear indications that this newest MCU film is pulling in pre-pandemic crowds and creating new fans too, domestically and internationally. ## On the other hand, Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' sci-fi epic "Dune" kicked off its international run with a massive $36.8 million in the first 4-days in 24 markets. Warner Bros. had reportedly predicated only but a still good number of a $20 million opening. The Denis Villeneuve directed will open in the US on October 22. ## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros' 'Dune' And Universal's 'No Time To Die' Sets China Release Date

Mumbai, September 19, 2021: Legendary / Warner Bros.' epic sci-fi movie "Dune" has been released in some of the key international markets and is off to a great start with over $35 million in the first four days. ## Now, the movie gets a major boost as it has been confirmed to release in the biggest movie market, China, and will be opening day-and-date with the U.S. on October 22. Legendary East is handling the release of Dune in the PRC and it will release everywhere in China. ## On the other hand, Universal Pictures' "No Time To Die" starring Daniel Craig as James Bond for the last time, has also set China release date on October 29. China being an important market for Bond movies, the movie studios intentionally waited to rebound in the throes of the pandemic. ## Both the movies are confirmed by the Maoyan website as upcoming releases in China. Dune and No Time to Die are the only two Hollywood movies that had recently been granted certificates and we were waiting on release dates in China. The last Bond film, Spectre, did earn $83.5M in the PRC. ## Meanwhile, it looks like the recent Marvel movies "Black Widow" and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" won't get a Chinese release date and will end their entire run without getting a China release. Dune and No Time to Die will be the first big Hollywood movies to release in China since Ryan Raynolds' "Free Guy". ## Stay tuned...

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Russian Film 'The Challenge' Set To Be The First Movie To Be Shot In Outer Space

Mumbai, September 19, 2021: A new space race is heating up between the two rivals, the USA and Russia, this time, however, for a different purpose. More than 60 years after the erstwhile Soviet Union beat the United States into orbit with the launch of its Sputnik satellite, the country is again leading the race in the entertainment field. ## According to reports, Russia has announced plans to produce a feature film titled "The Challenge" in outer space, allowing itself to become the first country to do so. If all goes well, the production team will lift off next month on a 12-day mission to pull off the historic first, beating Tom Cruise's untitled passion project. ## A Russian commission of medical and safety experts approved a plan for an actress and a director to blast off early next month to film the first full-length, fictional movie in space. "The Challenge," tells of a doctor launched on short notice to the International Space Station to save the life of a cosmonaut.## "For the first two seconds it's scary", Yulia Peresild, who is on track to become the first actor in space said according to New York Times, of her training on an airplane flight that briefly created a microgravity environment. "After that, it's beautiful".## Last year NASA announced that it was partnering with Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tom Cruise to shoot a movie that would be partly filmed aboard the International Space Station. The Edge of Tomorrow director Doug Liman is also attached to helm the project, which set the minimum budget of $200 million. However, with no shooting timeline set for Cruise's film yet, it is set to lose the space race against Russian production. ## Meanwhile, the launch of the "The Challenge" crew is expected to take place on October 5th. Channel One will live stream the event internationally with, Channel One CEO Konstantin Ernst calling it "a breathtaking reality show and a chance to attract millions of TV viewers". The Challenge currently does not have a release date. ## Stay tuned...

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Daniel Craig Gives A Tearful Farewell Speech After His Last James Bond Movie 'No Time To Die' Wrapped Filming

Los Angeles, September 18, 2021: Actor Daniel Craig, who will be seen as James Bond for the last time in the upcoming "No Time To Die", gave a teary emotional speech when the movie was wrapped up. Craig has worked on five Bond movies including the upcoming one, and he enjoyed every bit of these films. ## Filmthusiast posted the clip on Twitter and you can see the James Bond actor getting visibly emotional when weighing the journey they have all been through making "No Time To Die". Craig's journey as James Bond had begun with Casino Royale in 2006 and after that, he has become a fan-favorite MI6 agent. ## While Craig's previous four Bond movies were released when there was no sign of the covid-19 pandemic, but the filming of his final film as James Bond went through a lot of challenges and delays caused by the pandemic, which brought the world to its knees. And for the movie to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it has to feel good to see it through. ## Check out what he had to say down below - ## "A lot of people here worked on five pictures with me", he began. "And I know there's a lot of things said about what I think about these films or all of those whatever. But I've loved every single second of these movies, and especially this one because I've gotten up every morning and I've had the chance to work with you guys. And that has been one of the greatest honors of my life". ## Daniel Craig’s farewell speech after wrapping No Time To Die, his last 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 James Bond film. 🍸 @007 pic.twitter.com/xCqab3JK3z— Filmthusiast (@itsfilmthusiast) September 17, 2021 ## "No Time To Die", directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, is scheduled to release on October 8 in the US. In India, the 25th James Bond movie will debut in theaters on September 30 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. ## In the film, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Rory Kinnear, and Ralph Fiennes reprise their roles from previous films, with Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, Billy Magnussen, and David Dencik joining the cast as new characters.## Stay tuned...

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Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Blasts Marvel Movies, Says 'They Turned Us Into Zombies'

Los Angeles, September 17, 2021: Marvel is undoubtedly the most loved superhero franchise in the world and has made its own legacy with The Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, despite getting so much popularity and loved by its fans around the film, there are still those who have criticized the superhero franchise over the years. ## Of late, Marvel Studios has been expanding the superhero genre by blending it with other elements that would make it unique with feature films and shows, but it looks like that despite all the efforts, the Studio will still be criticized for not making so-called real cinema. ## The latest in the list to criticize Marvel movies is the acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve, who is currently awaiting the release of the epic sci-fi film "Dune". In response to Spanish daily El Mundo's question citing Martin Scorsese's comments about the idea that superhero films are not cinema, Villeneuve agreed to the former's comments, calling MCU nothing but "cut and paste". ## "Perhaps the problem is that we are in front of too many Marvel movies that are nothing more than a 'cut and paste' of others. Perhaps these types of movies have turned us into zombies a bit… But big and expensive movies of great value there are many today. I don't feel capable of being pessimistic at all". ## Earlier, in October 2019, "Taxi Driver" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" director Martin Scorsese, had blasted Marvel by saying that Marvel movies are not cinema and even compared them with "theme parks". ## "I don't see them. I tried, you know? But that's not cinema. Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks. It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being", he told Empire according to Indian Express. ## - Tell us in the comment section below about what you guys think about Denis Villeneuve's take on Marvel movies!## Stay tuned...

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Director Chloe Zhao Tells Why Eternals Couldn't Come To Support Avengers In Infinity War Or Endgame

Los Angeles, September 17, 2021: Marvel Studios gearing up for its next film, academy award-winning director Chloe Zhao's "Eternals", which will introduce a race of powerful ancient beings to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ## Eternals' introduction as ancient beings in MCU, however, raises a lot of questions about how they've spent their time to this point, mainly in regards to the attack from Thanos and why they chose to do nothing to support Avengers in Infinity War or Endgame. ## While the trailer of "Eternals" gave a little bit of idea about the same, the movie's director Chloe Zhao has also assured that the fans will have plenty of explanation in the movie itself about why the new MCU superheroes couldn't interfere in Avengers: Infinity War or Endgame. ## While speaking to Total Film (via comicbook), Zhao was asked about the complicated relationship the Eternals have with the people of Earth. According to her, the Eternals were instructed not to interfere, and those instructions came from the Celestials themselves, long before Thanos or any of the other Avengers characters were born.## "[The audience] will understand why", Zhao said. "Not only why, but how complicated not interfering made them feel. We explore that. You'll see that in the film. The Eternals were instructed not to interfere with any human conflict unless Deviants are involved. There's a reason why that's the case. And that was the instruction from the prime Celestial Arishem".## In the film, we will get to see the origin of Eternals in MCU and about their relationship to the Celestials and why they were specifically instructed not to help the people of Earth, even in their most desperate moments. Zhao said that the idea of going back in time and exploring it before Thanos or anyone was born, excited her much. ## Eternals stars an ensemble cast including Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, and Kit Harington. It is scheduled to release on November 5 in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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Kate Winslet, Scarlett Johansson, Chloe Zhao, Among Others In Time 100 List Of Most Influential People

New York, September 16, 2021: The American news magazine and news website, Time has released the list of 100 most influential people in the world. The magazine inculdes people from different fields who played the part in brignig changes to world in some way such as politics, sports, films, and others in this quoted list. ## Titanic and Oscar winner actor Kate Winslet along with Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, singer-songwriter Britney Spears are among the celebrities who made it to the Time 100 list for most influential people of 2021. The list also include Judas and the Black Messiah actor Daniel Kaluuya, Minari's Steven Yeun, among others. ## The inclusion of Scarlett Johansson in the list is the result of her ongoing legal face-off with Walt Disney Co. Johansson is in red hot talks in Hollywood after she filed a lawsuit against Disney that released "Black Widow" day and date on Disney Plus, which, the actress allaged, the breach of her contract and the hybrid release cost her at least $50 million. ## Jamie Lee Curtis, who picked Johansson for Time 100, explained the reason behind her inclusion. "I recently watched her own the screen as the Black Widow, who exacts revenge on a powerful figure who manipulates (emphasis on man) women to fight for him. And then I saw her brilliant response to a real-life manipulation (same emphasis), when she filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the studio, alleging its decision to release the film simultaneously in theaters and on streaming cost her substantial losses in pay".## On the other hand, Kate Winslet, who had won Oscar for the Best Actress for "The Reader", is continue to inspire after so many years with her path breaking portrayls on the screen. And now, she is winning accolades for her critically-acclaimed portrayal of suburban Philly detective Mare Sheehan in HBO Max's crime drama series, which is the reason behind her inclusion in the list of Time 100. ## Meanwhile, among the Indian inclusions, Prime Minster Narendra Modi along with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla have been named in the list. While Modi and Banerjee were included under the "Leaders" category, Poonawalla was named under "Pioneers".## Stay tuned...

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Makers Changes Format After Priyanka Chopra's TV Reality Show 'The Activist' Sparked Controversy

Mumbai, September 16, 2021: The American TV reality show "The Activist" lead by judges Priyanka Chopra Jonas, multiple-Grammy winning singer-songwriter Usher, and 'Dancing with the Stars' star Julianne Hough, came under fire for its concept, which led the makers of the show to change its concept. ## "The Activist", which was supposed to be a five-week series, has now shifted to a one-time documentary special format, according to Variety. ICYDK, the reality show (now documentary) will consist of six activists from around the world, who will work "to bring meaningful change to one of three urgent universal causes: health, education, and the environment". ## However, the format of the show sparked huge controversy as many called it the "worst idea ever" and a business-minded show. And after facing criticism, CBS and producing partners Global Citizen and Live Nation issued a statement announcing the change in the show's format.## "The Activist was designed to show a wide audience the passion, long hours, and ingenuity that activists put into changing the world, hopefully inspiring others to do the same. However, it has become apparent the format of the show as announced distracts from the vital work these incredible activists do in their communities every day. The push for global change is not a competition and requires a global effort", the statement read.## "As a result, we are changing the format to remove the competitive element and reimagining the concept into a primetime documentary special (air date to be announced), it will showcase the tireless work of six activists and the impact they have advocating for causes they deeply believe in. Each activist will be awarded a cash grant for the organization of their choice, as was planned for the original show", the statement continued.## Global Citizen has even apologized to people for hurting their sentiments. "Global activism centers on collaboration and cooperation, not competition. We apologize to the activists, hosts, and the larger activist community -- we got it wrong. It is our responsibility to use this platform in the most effective way to realize change and elevate the incredible activists dedicating their lives to progress all around the world", the organization said in a separate statement.## Stay tuned...

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Venom 2 Director Andy Serkis Confirms Future Crossover With Tom Holland's Spider-Man

Los Angeles, September 15, 2021: Sony Pictures' "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is all set to debut in theaters in the next couple of weeks and fans will get to watch two of Spider-Man's most legendary villains go toe to toe. However, despite being connected with each other, at least in Comic books, Venom 2 won't feature Spider-Man. ## The fact that Sony has built a new Spider-Man movie franchise with Marvel Studios as well as a Venom movie franchise under its own roof. This may look like that a Spider-Man and a Venom crossover can happen anytime, like all the marvel movies. But this isn't that easy as again, the fact, Venom isn't an official part of the "Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)" like Spider-Man. ## Because Venom isn't a part of MCU despite being connected to Spider-Man, has kept fans guessing whether or not there will be an official crossover between Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Tom Hardy's Venom. Well, it is not happening anytime soon but a future crossover is definitely on the cards, as Venom director Andy Serkis said. ## In a new interview, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" director Andy Serkis addresses the question of a Spider-Man and Venom crossover and confirms that yes it will happen, but "when" is the question. "Look, that's the question on everyone's lips", Serkis told IGN (via comicbook). "They want to know if Venom is gonna meet Spider-Man, but personally, it's never gonna happen. I'm only joking, of course, it's gonna happen". ## While a Spider-Man and a Venom crossover is inevitable, Andy Serkis adds the important contextual note that to reach that stage, the most-awaited crossover, one will have to wait because by rushing to get there, fans could miss out on the potentially richer journey in between. ## "Look, it depends when you want to get there, and also, what the appetite is", Serkis explains. "If people want more Venom stories, then, to jump straight to Spider-Man, you could be missing out on so many great supervillain characters in between now and then. So, in a way, by rushing to it, you might be closing the door", he added. ## Meanwhile, Sony already has a lot of moving parts to the SSU - "Sony's Spider-Man Universe" with "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" scheduled to hit theaters this year apart from Jared Leto's "Morbius" will follow early next year, and "Kraven The Hunter" is set for 2023. ## Stay tuned...

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