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entertainment1 year ago

"Civil War: Unveiling Hollywood's Troubling Tradition and Democracy Doomsday"

A24's "Civil War" earns $10.7 million on its opening day, marking the studio's biggest opening ever. The dystopian thriller is expected to debut with around $26 million, surpassing A24's previous record set by "Hereditary." Despite mixed audience reviews, the film aims to become one of A24's top performers. Meanwhile, "Godzilla vs Kong" is set to surpass $150 million domestically, and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is nearing $100 million. Universal's "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Monkey Man" are also making waves at the box office.

gaming1 year ago

"Call of Duty Fans Upset Over $80 King Kong Glove Costing More Than the Game Itself"

Call of Duty players are outraged at the $80 price tag for the B.E.A.S.T Glove, a King Kong-inspired melee weapon in the game, which can only be obtained by purchasing four $20 DLC packs. The packs also include other cosmetics and items themed around the Godzilla vs Kong movie. This move has sparked criticism over the increasing costs of in-game cosmetics and microtransactions in the gaming industry.

entertainment1 year ago

"The Boy and The Heron" Flies High with $73 Million Opening in China

Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" soared to $73 million at the Chinese box office over the holiday weekend, surpassing its totals in both Japan and North America. The film easily overtook "Godzilla vs. Kong" and is projected to reach $106.5 million, while the latter is expected to finish with $121.9 million. Chinese audiences have shown a preference for Japanese animation over Hollywood imports, with "The Boy and the Heron" continuing this trend. Overall, China's current ticket sales revenue for 2024 is $2.5 billion, up 6.2 percent from the same period last year.

entertainment1 year ago

"Monkey Man: Dev Patel's Action Film Breaks Even in Just 3 Days, Collects $10.1 Million"

Dev Patel's action film "Monkey Man" collected $10.1 million in its opening weekend, breaking even in just 3 days after its release in 3,029 North American theaters. The film, inspired by the legend of Hanuman, centers on a character seeking revenge in a politically charged action extravaganza. Meanwhile, "Godzilla vs Kong" retained the top spot at the box office for the second week, bringing in $31.7 million, while "The First Omen" struggled to make a big impact and landed in fourth place.

entertainment1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong' Dominates Box Office with 'Monkey Man' Debuting at $10 Million"

"Godzilla vs Kong" continues to dominate the box office, while "Monkey Man" and "The First Omen" debut with modest earnings. "Monkey Man" receives positive reviews and is expected to be profitable, while "The First Omen" falls short with tepid audience reception and lower-than-expected box office numbers. Overall, box office revenues remain behind 2023, with holdovers like "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," "Kung Fu Panda 4," and "Dune: Part Two" rounding out the charts.

gaming1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong Event: New Skins, Challenges, and Fan Reactions in Call of Duty"

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone's Season 3 introduces the Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth limited-time event, offering various Monsterverse-themed cosmetics that can be unlocked by earning XP through playing matches of Warzone, multiplayer, and Zombies. The event runs until April 10, and players can earn rewards such as weapon stickers, double XP tokens, weapon charms, and more, with the option to purchase operator bundles for an XP boost.

entertainment1 year ago

"Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' Dominates Box Office with Political Allegory and Brutal Revenge"

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, outperformed The First Omen in Thursday night previews, earning $1.4 million compared to $725,000. Monkey Man, distributed by Universal at the behest of Jordan Peele, is expected to compete for second place at the box office with The First Omen, while Godzilla vs Kong is anticipated to maintain its lead. Monkey Man, a revenge-thriller set in India, has garnered critical acclaim and buzz, while The First Omen aims to attract younger female moviegoers.

entertainment1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong: Box Office Success and Kaiju Antics"

"Godzilla vs Kong" is expected to continue its box office dominance with a 55%-60% second-weekend drop to $32M-$36M, while "The First Omen" and "Monkey Man" are projected to debut around $12M to low teens. "The First Omen" targets a middle America and older audience, while "Monkey Man" may surprise with its love letter to Bollywood and Korean action films. Additionally, Fathom Events' "Someone Like You" is also set for a wide release, and the year-to-date box office is down 6% from last year.

entertainment1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong: Monsterverse Madness at the Box Office"

"Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire" earns $194 million globally in its opening weekend, ranking as the third-highest-grossing movie of the year, while "Dune: Part Two" surpasses $600 million in global ticket sales. The monster mashup exceeded expectations with $114 million from international markets and $80 million in North America, led by strong performances in China, Mexico, and India. Meanwhile, "Dune: Part Two" continues to dominate as the biggest movie of the year, with $626.1 million globally, and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" reaches $965 million in global ticket sales after opening in Japan.

entertainment1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong: Monstrous $75M Box Office Opening Signals Continued Success for MonsterVerse"

"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" dominates the box office with a $37 million opening day, surpassing earlier projections. Despite mediocre reviews, the monster-mash film earns an "A-" grade from audiences and is off to a strong start. Meanwhile, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is projected to fall to second place, and "Kung Fu Panda 3" and "Dune: Part Two" are in a close race for third. "Immaculate" rounds out the top five, with a projected three-day gross of $3.1 million.

entertainment1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong: International Box Office Success and Spectacular Reviews"

"Godzilla vs Kong" storms the international box office with a strong debut, generating $15.9M from 49 markets in its first two days overseas, with a notable opening day in China at an estimated $13.4M. The film also achieved the biggest opening day of the year in Latin America and the best ever for the Monsterverse in Cambodia. With impressive debuts in markets like Mexico and Australia, and positive audience reception in China, the film is off to a kingly start overseas, with more updates expected through the weekend.

entertainment1 year ago

"Dan Stevens Discusses '80s Action Hero Role in Godzilla x Kong"

Dan Stevens discusses his roles in "Godzilla x Kong," "Abigail," and "Cuckoo," as well as the possibility of a sequel to "The Guest." He reflects on his collaboration with director Adam Wingard and co-star Rebecca Hall, and shares his excitement for future projects. Stevens also talks about his character in "Godzilla x Kong," his experience working with Brian Tyree Henry, and his upcoming role in Netflix's miniseries "Zero Day."

entertainment1 year ago

"Godzilla x Kong: Monsterverse Roars Past $2 Billion with Easter Weekend Box Office Success"

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" is expected to dominate the Easter weekend box office with a projected opening weekend range of $51M-$65M, building on the success of its predecessor "Godzilla vs. Kong." The film is anticipated to attract families and other demographics during the extended weekend, but may face challenges in attracting its full potential audience due to competition from other films and the NCAA tournament. Despite a review embargo until the day before release, the film is projected to see a 27% increase from the comparable weekend's top ten aggregate of $91.8 million in 2023.