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gaming1 year ago

Grab This Open-World RPG on Steam for Under $2 Now!

The Steam Autumn Sale is offering significant discounts, including the 2015 open-world RPG Mad Max by Avalanche Studios, now available for less than $2. Despite mixed critical reviews at launch, the game has a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with over 90% of 48,000+ reviews being positive. Originally a full-price title, its current low price makes it an attractive purchase, though players should manage their expectations regarding its gameplay depth.

entertainment1 year ago

"‘Furiosa’ Struggles at Box Office Amid Strong Competition from ‘Garfield’"

The female-led "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" has underperformed at the box office, earning only $32 million over the Memorial Day weekend and failing to attract women and young moviegoers. This poor performance has cast doubt on the future of the "Mad Max" franchise, despite director George Miller's interest in continuing the series. The film's disappointing turnout contrasts sharply with the 2015 "Mad Max: Fury Road," which had a higher percentage of female and young viewers.

entertainment1 year ago

"Mad Max: A Guide to the Chaos and Chronology"

The article ranks the movies in the 'Mad Max' franchise, highlighting the evolution of George Miller's post-apocalyptic saga from the original 1979 film to the latest prequel, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.' It discusses the impact and significance of each film, noting 'Mad Max: Fury Road' as the pinnacle of the series for its groundbreaking action and thematic depth.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa Flop Signals Trouble for Mad Max Franchise and Summer Box Office"

The prequel "Furiosa" from the Mad Max franchise flopped at the box office, earning only $32 million domestically and $36.5 million overseas against a $168 million budget. This disappointing performance casts doubt on the future of the series, including the planned sequel "Mad Max: The Wasteland." Despite positive reviews and a strong reception at Cannes, the film's lack of broad appeal and competition from other major releases contributed to its underwhelming debut.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa: Cast, AI Magic, and Box Office Woes"

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" directed by George Miller features Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa and Chris Hemsworth as Dementus. The film is an action-packed prequel and spin-off in the Mad Max universe. The cast includes Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, Charlee Fraser, Alyla Browne, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, Josh Helman, John Howard, George Shevtsov, Dylan Adonis, Quaden Bayles, and Elsa Pataky.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa's Flop Casts Shadow Over Mad Max Franchise and Summer Box Office"

The disappointing box office performance of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is raising concerns about the future of the Mad Max franchise, particularly the planned sequel "Mad Max: The Wasteland." Despite the film's cultural impact, its $32 million domestic take has diminished hopes for further installments, with some attributing the lackluster turnout to the absence of Charlize Theron.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa's Box Office Struggles Cast Doubt on Future Mad Max Films"

George Miller's latest film, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," opened to a disappointing $32 million domestically over the Memorial Day weekend, casting doubt on the future of his next planned Mad Max installment, "The Wasteland." Despite positive audience reactions and a high Rotten Tomatoes score, the film struggled to attract a broad demographic, particularly younger viewers and females. The film's underperformance has led to concerns about the viability of continuing the Mad Max franchise, especially without the star power of Charlize Theron, who did not return for this prequel.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa's Rocky Start: AI, Flops, and Future Hopes"

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," the latest installment in George Miller's postapocalyptic franchise, has received mixed reviews despite its heartstopping moments and strong performances by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. The film's box office returns were lower than expected, and opinions vary on how it compares to "Fury Road." While some praise its unique storytelling and action sequences, others feel it lacks the relentless momentum of its predecessor. The film's disappointing opening weekend has sparked discussions about its future impact and potential sequels.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa Shines in Theaters Despite Weak Memorial Day Box Office"

Wes Ball, director of the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, has urged audiences to appreciate the ambitious nature of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" by watching it in theaters, despite its disappointing $32 million Memorial Day opening. Ball emphasized that creative projects like Furiosa, which reportedly cost over $300 million to produce, are rare and should be celebrated. He also noted that the film's box office performance won't significantly impact the industry, as there will always be hits and flops. Furiosa, a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has received positive reviews, including a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 10/10 score from IGN.

entertainment1 year ago

"Future of 'Mad Max: The Wasteland' Hinges on 'Furiosa' Success"

George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" had a disappointing Memorial Weekend debut, earning just over $32 million. The film's performance may impact the future of the "Mad Max" franchise, including the potential development of "The Wasteland," another prequel focusing on Tom Hardy's character. Miller is waiting to see the overall reception of "Furiosa" before making further decisions.

entertainment1 year ago

"Readers Share Their All-Time Favorite Movie Franchises"

Readers share their favorite movie franchises, highlighting the enduring appeal and unique qualities of series like Mad Max, Star Wars, James Bond, Lord of the Rings, and others. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these franchises, noting how some have managed to stay fresh and engaging over the years while others have suffered from diminishing returns.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa's Box Office Flop Marks Worst Memorial Day in Decades"

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" had a disappointing US box office debut over Memorial Day weekend, earning $32 million, the lowest for the holiday since 1995. The film, a prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road," narrowly outperformed "The Garfield Movie" and fell short of its $40 million projection. Internationally, it made $33.3 million, totaling $58.9 million worldwide. Despite a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes, it received mixed reviews. Other recent films like "The Fall Guy" also underperformed.

entertainment1 year ago

"Furiosa Leads Disappointing Memorial Day Box Office"

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" led a disappointing Memorial Day weekend box office with $26.3 million, marking the lowest 3-day holiday weekend for a No. 1 film since 1989. Despite strong reviews, the film's performance fell short of expectations, contributing to one of the weakest Memorial Day weekends in decades. "The Garfield Movie" and John Krasinski's "IF" followed in second and third place, respectively.