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entertainment2 years ago

"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken: DreamWorks' Box Office Disaster"

Dreamworks Animation's film "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" has had the worst opening in the studio's history, earning only $5.2 million in its opening weekend. Despite positive audience feedback, the film's lack of marketing and focus on a lesser-known protagonist may have contributed to its underperformance. The disappointing box office results raise concerns about the industry's approach to female-led films and the need for more targeted storytelling. Meanwhile, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" continues to perform well, while "Elemental" shows signs of recovery after a weak start.

via Cartoon Brew|
#box-office#disappointing-opening#dreamworks-animation
entertainment2 years ago

"Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken Makes Waves as DreamWorks' First Female Warrior"

DreamWorks' animated film "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" has debuted with a disappointing $6 million opening weekend, landing outside of the top five at the box office. Despite receiving a positive A- CinemaScore from audiences, the film has garnered middling reviews and is unlikely to break even with its $70 million budget. The lack of marketing and a confusing trailer may have contributed to its underperformance. However, there is hope that the film may find a larger audience when it eventually heads to streaming platforms.

via /Film|
#animated-film#box-office#entertainment
film2 years ago

"Ruby Gillman: A Familiar Coming-of-Age Story with a Sharp Look"

Dreamworks' latest film, "Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken," a coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old girl discovering her powerful lineage as a descendant of warrior Kraken queens, has received mixed reviews. While praised for its animation and voice cast, critics note that the film lacks originality and falls short of the high bar set by previous Dreamworks and Pixar releases. Some reviewers express a desire for more risk-taking and innovation in the execution, while others appreciate the film's heart and consider it a solid family movie.

via Cartoon Brew|
#coming-of-age#dreamworks#film
film2 years ago

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: A Frustrating but Solid Sendoff"

The long Fourth of July weekend is set to feature the debut of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," with a projected opening weekend range of $60M-$77M for the 3-day period and $80M-$103M for the 5-day period. The film's nostalgia factor and the addition of co-star/co-writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge are expected to boost its appeal. However, pre-sales have been mixed, and competition from other films like "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Jurassic World Dominion" could impact its performance. Additionally, "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" is expected to attract families with young daughters as a counter-programming option.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#box-office-forecast#dial-of-destiny#film