Amy Poehler got into a heated argument on a plane with a man after swearing in front of Ana Gasteyer's baby, Frances, during their time filming 'Mean Girls,' highlighting her fiery Boston roots and memorable moments from their careers.
Amy Poehler recounted on her podcast a time she got into a fight on a plane after being scolded for swearing in front of Ana Gasteyer's baby, highlighting her fiery Boston personality and their long-standing friendship from SNL and Mean Girls.
Amanda Seyfried claims Paramount owes her money for using her likeness on Mean Girls merchandise, highlighting ongoing issues of residuals and licensing rights related to the film's cultural success.
Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert reunited on 'Watch What Happens Live' to recreate an iconic scene from 'Mean Girls' with host Andy Cohen, who humorously played Regina George. During the show, Lohan also shared anecdotes about her audition for 'The Parent Trap' and discussed her involvement in 'Freaky Friday 2,' including recording new music for the film's soundtrack.
Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan star in Netflix's new Christmas film "Hot Frosty," where Milligan plays a snowman brought to life, wearing only a red scarf. The film, which blends humor and heart, features a nod to Chabert's "Mean Girls" past. Chabert, known for her Hallmark Christmas movies, discusses the joy of making feel-good films and addresses ageism in the industry following a lawsuit that questions her future with Hallmark. The film also highlights themes of personal liberation and rediscovering happiness.
The 2024 movie musical adaptation of "Mean Girls" will begin streaming on Paramount+ on March 5, following its successful theatrical release in January. Starring Angourie Rice as Cady Heron and Reneé Rapp as Regina George, the film has surpassed $100 million at the global box office and received positive reviews. The decision for a theatrical release came after enthusiastic test screenings, and the cast also includes original stars Tim Meadows and Tina Fey, with cameos from Lindsay Lohan and Megan Thee Stallion.
'Mean Girls' star Reneé Rapp revealed in a cover story interview that she was drugged and assaulted at an L.A. hotel after being left by her friends, an experience that inspired her new single "Snow Angel." Rapp blames her friends for allowing the assault to happen and has decided to open up about the traumatic event to help inspire her 'Saturday Night Live' performance.
Lindsay Lohan makes a surprise cameo in the new Mean Girls movie musical, filmed while she was pregnant and before giving birth to her son. The reboot, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., retells the story of Cady navigating high school cliques and features appearances from original cast members as well as new stars. The movie is now available to rent or buy on various platforms.
"Argylle," a spy comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Henry Cavill, is projected to debut with $15-20 million, potentially dethroning "Mean Girls" at the box office. The film, produced and financed by Apple for $200 million, marks the tech giant's third big-screen venture and is part of its strategy to attract top talent and generate buzz for its streaming service, Apple TV+. Despite the uncertain financial assessment of such big-budget releases, Apple's deep pockets allow it to measure success differently from traditional studios. The lack of direct competition until "Dune Part II" debuts in March may provide a window of opportunity for "Argylle" at the box office, amidst an overall sluggish start to 2024 in ticket sales.
The Beekeeper and Mean Girls battle for the top spot at the weekend box office, with The Beekeeper narrowly edging out its competition. January's slow box office is dominated by these two films, but upcoming releases like Argylle may change the landscape. Meanwhile, Wonka and Migration continue to perform well, with Wonka offering an origin story for the iconic character and Migration following a family of ducks in New York City. Anyone but You, a rom-com, rounds out the top 5 with steady earnings.
The Beekeeper has dethroned Mean Girls at the U.S. box office, making $7.4 million and totaling $42 million, while Mean Girls made $7.2 million and has a total of $60 million. The rest of the top five includes Wonka, Migration, and Anyone But You, with Poor Things and American Fiction making significant jumps in the rankings. Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom and Godzilla Minus One also maintain their positions in the top 10.
The weekend box office saw The Beekeeper taking first place with $7.4M, marking the lowest frame since February 2022, as no major wide releases hit theaters for the second consecutive weekend. Mean Girls landed in second place with $7.3M, while Wonka, Migration, and Anyone But You rounded out the top five. The total estimated box office for the weekend was $59.8M, the lowest in almost two years. Additionally, several films saw increased screen counts and box office boosts following the Academy Awards nominations.
"The Beekeeper" topped the North American box office for the third week in a row, earning $7.4 million, while "Mean Girls" and "Wonka" followed closely behind. The slow weekend saw holdovers sustaining the box office, with "Migration" and "Anyone But You" rounding out the top five. Several Oscar-nominated films, including "American Fiction," "Poor Things," and "The Zone of Interest," received significant boosts in ticket sales, benefiting from the awards buzz. Overall, it was a quiet weekend at the box office, but a positive one for moviegoers, with opportunities for films to make their mark.
"The Beekeeper" starring Jason Statham continues to dominate the box office in its third week, earning $7.4 million and crossing $100 million globally, while "Mean Girls" and "Wonka" follow closely behind. Several films still in theaters received significant boosts from Oscar nominations, including "American Fiction," "Poor Things," and "The Zone of Interest." Additionally, "Migration" surpassed $100 million domestically, and "Anyone But You" brought its total to $71.2 million.
"The Beekeeper" and "Mean Girls" are in a close race at the weekend box office, with conflicting reports on which film is leading. Both movies are in their third weekend, highlighting the challenges faced by cinema operators due to production delays. Meanwhile, other films, including Oscar contenders, are making waves at the box office, with "Poor Things" and "American Fiction" seeing strong performances.