Theatrical
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Can ‘New Era’ of ‘Downton Abbey’ Replace ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Atop North American Box Office?
The May 22 North American box office finds Disney/Marvel Studios’ theatrical hit, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, up against the stoic Crawley family period drama sequel Downton Abbey: A New Era, from Universal Pictures’ Focus Features. Based on the popular TV series, the Downton Abbey original movie release in 2019 generated $31 million at … Continue reading “Can ‘New Era’ of ‘Downton Abbey’ Replace ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Atop North American Box Office?”
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Shout! Studios Picks Up SXSW Favorite ‘Linoleum’
Shout! Studios, the multi-platform entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory, has acquired North American rights to the sci-fi comedy-drama Linoleum from Sub_Sequential Picture. The announcement comes on the heels of the film’s successful world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival and its Sloan Science on Screen Award win at the San Francisco … Continue reading “Shout! Studios Picks Up SXSW Favorite ‘Linoleum’”
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Can ‘New Era’ of ‘Downton Abbey’ Replace ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Atop North American Box Office?
The May 22 North American box office finds Disney/Marvel Studios’ theatrical hit, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, up against the stoic Crawley family period drama sequel Downton Abbey: A New Era, from Universal Pictures’ Focus Features. Based on the popular TV series, the Downton Abbey original movie release in 2019 generated $31 million at … Continue reading “Can ‘New Era’ of ‘Downton Abbey’ Replace ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Atop North American Box Office?”
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Shout! Studios Picks Up SXSW Favorite ‘Linoleum’
Shout! Studios, the multi-platform entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory, has acquired North American rights to the sci-fi comedy-drama Linoleum from Sub_Sequential Picture. The announcement comes on the heels of the film’s successful world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival and its Sloan Science on Screen Award win at the San Francisco … Continue reading “Shout! Studios Picks Up SXSW Favorite ‘Linoleum’”
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In the Multiverse of Cash: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Tops $61 Million in Second-Weekend Box Office Revenue
Disney-owned Marvel Studios’ superhero actioner Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness didn’t disappoint, adding a projected $61 million in second weekend North American ticket sales across 4,534 screens to push its global tally to $688 million through May 15. The sequel, again starring Bennedict Cumberbatch in the lead role, is approaching $295 million in North … Continue reading “In the Multiverse of Cash: ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Tops $61 Million in Second-Weekend Box Office Revenue”
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Weekend Box Office: More ‘Doctor Strange 2’ in the Multiverse of Ticket Sales
After a blowout opening weekend, can Disney/Marvel Studios’ sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness sustain its box office mojo? Absolutely it can. With Universal Pictures’ horror drama Firestarter ($5.3 million projected) as the weekend’s lone new release (and streaming day-and-date on Peacock) along with Roadside Attractions’ Family Camp ($2.4 million), the second “Doctor Strange” film … Continue reading “Weekend Box Office: More ‘Doctor Strange 2’ in the Multiverse of Ticket Sales”
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Vudu Offering Deal for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Theatrical Tickets
Vudu is hosting a special movie ticket offer toward seeing Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick on the big screen. Vudu customers can receive a $5 promo code towards a Fandango movie ticket for Top Gun: Maverick with the purchase of participating titles on Vudu. Titles include previous Tom Cruise classics, such as the original Top … Continue reading “Vudu Offering Deal for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Theatrical Tickets”
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Warner Bros., Fathom Events Bringing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Back to the Big Screen in June
In honor of Judy Garland’s 100th birthday this June, Fathom Events and Warner Bros. are bringing her memorable performance in The Wizard of Oz back to theaters for a two-day engagement. The film will play in more than 800 theatres nationwide on Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network on June 5 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. … Continue reading “Warner Bros., Fathom Events Bringing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Back to the Big Screen in June”
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AMC Entertainment Narrows Q1 Losses Thanks to Superhero Movies
Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: No Way Home and Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Batman contributed to AMC Entertainment narrowing its first-quarter fiscal loss (ended March 31) to $337.4 million, compared with a net loss of $567.2 million during the previous-year period when the world’s largest exhibitor was operating at less than 50% capacity. Revenue increased to $785.7 million, … Continue reading “AMC Entertainment Narrows Q1 Losses Thanks to Superhero Movies”
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Disney/Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Opens with $185 Million Blockbuster Weekend
Disney/Marvel Studios’ sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness didn’t disappoint, generating a projected $185 million in North America ticket sales across more than 4,500 screens through Mother’s Day (May 8). Globally, the superhero actioner collected a whopping $450 million, and the second-highest North American opening since the pandemic began behind the $260 million generated … Continue reading “Disney/Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Opens with $185 Million Blockbuster Weekend”
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Can Marvel Studios’ ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Jumpstart the Summer Box Office Early?
Following several weeks of a box office lull, exhibitors get the chance to realize a summer blockbuster early with the debut of Disney/Marvel Studios’ latest superhero movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, featuring Bennedict Cumberbatch in the title role. With strong brand appeal with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 79% approval on Rotten … Continue reading “Can Marvel Studios’ ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Jumpstart the Summer Box Office Early?”
