Paramount's animated sequel "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie" dominates the box office with a solid $23 million debut, surpassing the three other new nationwide releases: Lionsgate's "Saw X," Disney and New Regency's "The Creator," and Sony's "Dumb Money." "PAW Patrol" almost doubles the opening weekend of its predecessor and earns $23.1 million internationally, bringing its global total to $46.1 million. "Saw X" takes second place with $18 million, while "The Creator" lands in third with $14 million. "Dumb Money" flops with $3.5 million, possibly impacted by the New York rainstorm.
Paramount's "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie" is expected to top the domestic box office, narrowly beating Lionsgate's "Saw X" and Disney's "The Creator." "PAW Patrol" is projected to have an opening weekend of $22.5 million, showing strong growth for the animated feature. "Saw X" is receiving positive reviews and is likely to come in second, while "The Creator" is struggling to generate enthusiasm despite positive initial responses. "Dumb Money," a film about the GameStop stock price rollercoaster, is not performing well in its wide release. "The Nun II" and "A Haunting in Venice" are expected to round out the top five at the box office.
The movie "Dumb Money" is a finance comedy based on the real-life events surrounding GameStop stock and Reddit user Keith Gill. The film accurately portrays Gill's signature red headband, chicken tenders dipped in champagne, and his famous "I am not a cat" statement during his congressional testimony. The character Jenny Campbell is a fictional amalgamation of different people, while the portrayal of Steve Cohen having a pet pig is based on a true fact. The film also includes a scene of Gill's brother, Kevin, running naked, inspired by a real-life event. Gill's current net worth is unknown as he has retreated from the public eye.
Director Craig Gillespie hopes that his film "Dumb Money," which follows the real-life story of Keith Gill and the GameStop short squeeze, will leave audiences feeling outraged and motivated for change. Gillespie was personally drawn to the project after witnessing his son's involvement in the Reddit community that sparked the movement. The film explores themes of wealth disparity and the frustration of everyday people against the banking system, with Seth Rogen and Nick Offerman playing against type as billionaire finance guys. Gillespie aims to spark dialogue and inspire communities to come together and make a difference.
"Dumb Money," a movie based on the GameStop stock frenzy, follows the story of Keith Gill, a financial analyst and YouTuber who gained a massive following for his investment in GameStop. Gill resigned from his position at Mass Mutual and faced a lawsuit, but it was later dismissed. He testified before Congress and his trading activity led to a fine for Mass Mutual. Gill is no longer a registered financial broker and has retreated from the public eye. It is unclear whether he sold his GameStop stock, but at its peak, his stocks were valued at $48 million.
The cast of "Dumb Money," a movie about the GameStop stock frenzy, is compared to the real-life people they portray. Paul Dano plays Keith Gill, a former financial analyst who invested in GameStop stock, while Vincent D'Onofrio portrays Steve Cohen, founder of the hedge fund Point72. The film follows the unprecedented stock surge and short squeeze that occurred in January 2021.
"Dumb Money" is a crowd-pleasing movie that tells the true-life story of the GameStop stock phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film centers around the battle between Wall Street hedge fund guys and retail investors, with the latter being dismissed as "dumb money." The narrative follows the journey of Keith Gill, played by Paul Dano, who inspires others to invest in GameStop stock, leading to a skyrocketing price and financial gains for the retail investors. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film combines relatability, humor, and the mindset of the working class, making it an enjoyable watch for both finance enthusiasts and general audiences.
"Dumb Money," a midbudget film directed by Craig Gillespie, tells the true story of small investors who created a Wall Street frenzy over GameStop during the pandemic. The film, financed and produced by Teddy Schwarzman, son of Wall Street superpower Stephen A. Schwarzman, features withering depictions of real-life Wall Street figures. Sony Pictures plans to release the film in theaters, taking a gamble on its potential success. The cast includes well-known actors like Paul Dano, America Ferrera, Pete Davidson, Anthony Ramos, and Shailene Woodley. The film aims to capture the cultural moment of discontent and frustration with wealth disparity.
A trailer for "Dumb Money," a movie adaptation of the GameStop stock saga, has been released. The movie follows Keith Gill, who bet his life savings on GameStop and inspired his followers to do the same, sending billionaires trying to short the stock into a massive panic. The star-studded cast includes Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Seth Rogen, Sebastian Stan, Shaileen Woodley, America Ferrera, Vincent D’Onofrio, Nick Offerman, and Anthony Ramos. The movie is set to release on September 22.
Sony Pictures has released the trailer for Dumb Money, a comedy-drama directed by Craig Gillespie that tells the story behind the Reddit-fueled rise of GameStop. Paul Dano leads an ensemble cast, playing Keith Gill, who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the flailing GameStop stock and posting about it. The movie hits theaters on September 22.
Sony kicked off CinemaCon with a tape message from Will Smith and Martin Lawrence from the set of Bad Boys 4. Sony Motion Pictures Group President Josh Greenstein announced that Sony is releasing 23 movies in this calendar year alone. Sony also showed the first 14 minutes of Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse and introduced the highly anticipated Marvel pic, Kraven the Hunter. The opening clip from the Craig Gillespie directed movie, Dumb Money, about the GameStop stock fever rush starring Paul Dano and Seth Rogen was also shown.
