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Rockstar Co-Founder Explains Why Grand Theft Auto Remains American

Originally Published 2 months ago — by IGN

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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explains that the Grand Theft Auto series remains rooted in the United States due to its heavy reliance on Americana themes, characters, and settings, and it is unlikely to venture abroad in the near future, with GTA 6 set in a fictional Florida-inspired state.

Sydney Sweeney's Summer and Toronto's Curse: A Look at 'Eden' and Its Controversies

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter

Sydney Sweeney has faced a challenging summer with poor box office performances for her recent indie films 'Americana' and 'Eden,' but she is preparing for a potential career resurgence with her upcoming role in 'Christy' at TIFF and the release of 'The Housemaid' during the holiday season, which could help restore her momentum.

Halsey Defends 'Americana' Amid Controversies and Mixed Reviews

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Daily Beast

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The film Americana, starring Sydney Sweeney and Halsey, performed poorly at the box office, with Halsey defending the film and criticizing media backlash against Sweeney's controversial American Eagle jeans campaign, which faced accusations of promoting eugenics. Sweeney has remained silent on the controversy, while American Eagle defended their ad campaign.

Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Receives Mixed Reviews Amid Controversy

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Salon.com

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Sydney Sweeney's film 'Americana' performed poorly at the box office, earning only $500K in its opening weekend, amid controversy over her American Eagle ad campaign that critics linked to eugenics and drew political attention. The film's failure comes shortly after the controversy, with other recent releases outperforming it.

Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Flops Amid Controversy and Niche Appeal

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline

Sydney Sweeney’s film Americana, despite a modest $500K opening at 1,100 theaters, is not a failure but a niche indie release expected to be profitable for Lionsgate through strategic distribution and low marketing costs, illustrating that small theatrical openings for indie films often serve broader industry and filmmaker development purposes rather than immediate box office success.

Box Office: 'Weapons' Dominates Despite 'Nobody 2' and Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Flops

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Yahoo News Canada

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'Nobody 2' debuts modestly at the box office, finishing third behind horror film 'Weapons' and family comedy 'Freakier Friday,' while Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' bombs in its nationwide release, highlighting the varied performances of recent films.