Although Pixar’s parent company, Disney, has transformed animated classics into more than 20 (and counting) live-action remakes since the 1990s, Pixar’s chief creative officer Pete Docter will not let the computer animation company follow suit.
In a recent interview with Time, Docter was asked if he’d ever consider developing live-action versions of Pixar’s films after a fan campaign to cast Josh O’Connor in a live-action “Ratatouille” started trending online.
“No, and this might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” Docter told the publication. “I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
Docter added that making a live-action film about a rat “would be tough” because “so much of what we create only works because of the rules of the [animated] world.”
“So if you have a...
In a recent interview with Time, Docter was asked if he’d ever consider developing live-action versions of Pixar’s films after a fan campaign to cast Josh O’Connor in a live-action “Ratatouille” started trending online.
“No, and this might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” Docter told the publication. “I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
Docter added that making a live-action film about a rat “would be tough” because “so much of what we create only works because of the rules of the [animated] world.”
“So if you have a...
- 6/12/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Pixar boss Pete Docter is firm that the studio won’t follow Disney’s route with live action remakes in the style of The Jungle Book or The Lion King.
For a couple of decades now, one of Disney’s ongoing creative strategies has been to raid its back catalogue of animated features and remake those classics in live action. The strategy paid off handsomely for a long time; remember early successes like 2010’s Alice In Wonderland or 2016’s The Jungle Book? The former grossed over a billion dollars at the global box office, the latter wasn’t far behind either.
In recent years, though, the approach hasn’t been as lucrative as it used to be. You could chalk that up to the declining fortunes of the global box office in general, but the numbers are slowly dwindling and the strategy has come under increasing criticism for being creatively bankrupt.
For a couple of decades now, one of Disney’s ongoing creative strategies has been to raid its back catalogue of animated features and remake those classics in live action. The strategy paid off handsomely for a long time; remember early successes like 2010’s Alice In Wonderland or 2016’s The Jungle Book? The former grossed over a billion dollars at the global box office, the latter wasn’t far behind either.
In recent years, though, the approach hasn’t been as lucrative as it used to be. You could chalk that up to the declining fortunes of the global box office in general, but the numbers are slowly dwindling and the strategy has come under increasing criticism for being creatively bankrupt.
- 6/12/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Amid a difficult year for cinemas, is it the increasing cost of tickets that’s putting wider audiences off?
It’s a common refrain in positive reviews: ‘go and see this movie on the biggest screen you can find.’ Another variation: ‘It deserves to be seen with an audience.’
There’s truth to these sentiments – movies do have more impact on a big screen with proper surround sound. There’s also the anticipation and sense of occasion. Going to the cinema to watch a movie you’ve been desperate to see for months is an event. It’s exciting.
That excitement might be tempered somewhat, however, by the sheer cost. At a cinema near me, the price of a ticket to see a movie on a regular screen is £12.99. This is at Cineworld, where cardholders get a slight discount, making a ticket £11.69.
Here’s an odd thing, though: if I...
It’s a common refrain in positive reviews: ‘go and see this movie on the biggest screen you can find.’ Another variation: ‘It deserves to be seen with an audience.’
There’s truth to these sentiments – movies do have more impact on a big screen with proper surround sound. There’s also the anticipation and sense of occasion. Going to the cinema to watch a movie you’ve been desperate to see for months is an event. It’s exciting.
That excitement might be tempered somewhat, however, by the sheer cost. At a cinema near me, the price of a ticket to see a movie on a regular screen is £12.99. This is at Cineworld, where cardholders get a slight discount, making a ticket £11.69.
Here’s an odd thing, though: if I...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The upcoming Inside Out 2 is perhaps Pixar’s most anticipated film since the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Many of the studio’s films either underperformed at the box office or were released directly to streaming. But now, with the return to the world of living emotions, audiences seem excited for a Pixar movie again.
This new adventure sees our previous cast of emotions outed by a new group of rogue emotions, who appear as Reily enters her teenage phase. It is up to Joy and the rest of the old crew to find a balance between the old and new and make Reily emotionally stable once more.
Now, after months of hyping up the film for audiences, the movie already seems to be drawing big numbers. According to online ticket distributor Fandango, the movie has surpassed the record of advanced ticket sales set by the 2015 original. In fact, the sales for...
This new adventure sees our previous cast of emotions outed by a new group of rogue emotions, who appear as Reily enters her teenage phase. It is up to Joy and the rest of the old crew to find a balance between the old and new and make Reily emotionally stable once more.
Now, after months of hyping up the film for audiences, the movie already seems to be drawing big numbers. According to online ticket distributor Fandango, the movie has surpassed the record of advanced ticket sales set by the 2015 original. In fact, the sales for...
- 6/12/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
It’s been nearly a decade since the original film came out, so the animation required some updates before Inside Out 2 would be ready to go. For this, Pixar had a team of both new and returning craftspeople working tirelessly to rework the world and introduce a new set of emotions to tell a new story for the sequel.
Inside Out 2 returns to follow Riley Anderson (Kensington Tallman) and her emotional network during her teenage years. As she hits puberty, a crew of new emotions shows up, upsetting the balance Joy (Amy Poehler) has created in Riley’s mind. As the craftspeople were in charge of updating the world of Inside Out, they also had to deal with the introduction of new emotions, including Anxiety (Maya Hawke). Inside Out 2 releases in theaters on June 14, 2024.
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’
“There’re good and bad things about working on a sequel,...
Inside Out 2 returns to follow Riley Anderson (Kensington Tallman) and her emotional network during her teenage years. As she hits puberty, a crew of new emotions shows up, upsetting the balance Joy (Amy Poehler) has created in Riley’s mind. As the craftspeople were in charge of updating the world of Inside Out, they also had to deal with the introduction of new emotions, including Anxiety (Maya Hawke). Inside Out 2 releases in theaters on June 14, 2024.
Disney/Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’
“There’re good and bad things about working on a sequel,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh O’Connor won’t be playing Alfredo Linguini anytime soon. Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter said this week that the animation-to-live-action craze “sort of bothers me.”
“This might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” Docter told Time. “I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
Docter’s comments came in response to a question about whether he’d seen the trend online campaigning for Josh O’Connor — who has long spoken about his love for Pixar’s 2007 hit Ratatouille — to play a live-action protagonist Alfredo Linguini.
Docter said the casting probably couldn’t happen — plus, it might be difficult to make a “live-action rat cute,” he said.
The latter issue spans across most of Pixar’s canon. “So much of what we create only works because of the rules of the [animated] world,...
“This might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” Docter told Time. “I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
Docter’s comments came in response to a question about whether he’d seen the trend online campaigning for Josh O’Connor — who has long spoken about his love for Pixar’s 2007 hit Ratatouille — to play a live-action protagonist Alfredo Linguini.
Docter said the casting probably couldn’t happen — plus, it might be difficult to make a “live-action rat cute,” he said.
The latter issue spans across most of Pixar’s canon. “So much of what we create only works because of the rules of the [animated] world,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Zoe G. Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Wednesday, June 12, The View welcomes actress and comedian Ayo Edebiri and actor, director, and writer Andrew McCarthy to the table. Ayo Edebiri, known for her roles in “The Bear” and “Big Mouth,” joins the show to discuss her upcoming role as Envy in the Pixar film “Inside Out 2.” Edebiri has received numerous […]
The View: Ayo Edebiri, Andrew McCarthy...
The View: Ayo Edebiri, Andrew McCarthy...
- 6/11/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
On Wednesday, June 12, Good Morning America welcomes actor Tony Hale and ABC’s e-commerce editor Tory Johnson as guests. Tony Hale, known for his roles in “Arrested Development” and “Toy Story 4,” joins the show to discuss his latest role in the highly anticipated Pixar film “Inside Out 2.” Hale takes on the role of […]
Good Morning America: Tony Hale, Tory Johnson...
Good Morning America: Tony Hale, Tory Johnson...
- 6/11/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Ahead of the arrival of Inside Out 2 in theaters Friday, June 14, the cast of the long-awaited animated sequel film as well as those behind the camera and more celebrities showed out to support at the movie’s world premiere. Many of the voice cast including Amy Poehler (Joy), Ayo Edebiri (Envy), Maya Hawke (Anxiety), Lewis Black (Anger), Tony Hale (Fear), Kyle McLachlan (Riley’s Dad), Kensington Tallman (Riley) and more as well as Pixar CEO Pete Docter, director Kelsey Mann and writers Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein walked the purple carpet.
Poehler, Black and Phyllis Smith — who was absent from the carpet — return to voice their respective emotions Joy, Anger and Sadness while Liza Lapira and Tony Hale took over the roles of Disgust and Fear from Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader, respectively. Paul Walter Hauser and Adèle Exarchopoulos voice new emotions Embarrassment and Ennui. Grace Lu and Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green...
Poehler, Black and Phyllis Smith — who was absent from the carpet — return to voice their respective emotions Joy, Anger and Sadness while Liza Lapira and Tony Hale took over the roles of Disgust and Fear from Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader, respectively. Paul Walter Hauser and Adèle Exarchopoulos voice new emotions Embarrassment and Ennui. Grace Lu and Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green...
- 6/11/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Animation Studios, is shooting down the idea of remaking classics into live-action features.
In a new interview, the filmmaker discussed how crucial the success of Inside Out 2 is to the future of the animation studio.
“If [Inside Out 2] doesn’t do well at the theater, I think it just means we’re going to have to think even more radically about how we run our business,” Docter said in an interview with Time.
Docter was asked about a viral fan campaign to make Ratatouille into a live-action film, something he doesn’t even want to consider.
“No, and this might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” he told the publication. “I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
Docter said...
In a new interview, the filmmaker discussed how crucial the success of Inside Out 2 is to the future of the animation studio.
“If [Inside Out 2] doesn’t do well at the theater, I think it just means we’re going to have to think even more radically about how we run our business,” Docter said in an interview with Time.
Docter was asked about a viral fan campaign to make Ratatouille into a live-action film, something he doesn’t even want to consider.
“No, and this might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” he told the publication. “I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
Docter said...
- 6/11/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (Sony) had an exceptional first Monday gross of $6,250,000. That result, combined with multiple positive other elements, suggests that it will ultimately be the biggest domestic grosser among early summer (May through two weeks of June) openers.
Currently, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Disney) leads among an overall disappointing set of releases with $150 million ($5.4 million last weekend). That projects to around a $170 million ultimate domestic result.
“Ride or Die” opened with $56.5 million, $1.9 million less than “Apes.” But with Monday’s total it is now less than $200,000 behind, and should be easily ahead of it for the full week.
Predicting that “Bad Boys” exceeds $170 million, perhaps getting closer to $200 million, is based on several factors playing in its favor. Let’s start with the trajectory of its results so far.
Recently unreliable tracking estimated a $45 million-$50 million opening. After Thursday’s previews, industry consensus was $53 million.
Currently, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Disney) leads among an overall disappointing set of releases with $150 million ($5.4 million last weekend). That projects to around a $170 million ultimate domestic result.
“Ride or Die” opened with $56.5 million, $1.9 million less than “Apes.” But with Monday’s total it is now less than $200,000 behind, and should be easily ahead of it for the full week.
Predicting that “Bad Boys” exceeds $170 million, perhaps getting closer to $200 million, is based on several factors playing in its favor. Let’s start with the trajectory of its results so far.
Recently unreliable tracking estimated a $45 million-$50 million opening. After Thursday’s previews, industry consensus was $53 million.
- 6/11/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
After the overperformance of Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, summer’s big wheels keep on turnin’ as Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is looking at what could be the biggest stateside opening of the year to date with $85M, and another $50M abroad for a $135M global launch.
Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two owns the biggest domestic opening of 2024 so far with $82.5M, while both studios’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire counts the year’s largest global launch for a Hollywood movie at $194M.
Inside Out 2 also will rep the biggest post-Covid opening for a Disney animated movie, with many of its films lacking the wattage of pre-pandemic times. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear became its best post-Covid domestic opening at $50M — and that was considered to be a total misfire for the Toy Story franchise.
Related: ‘Inside Out 2’ Filmmakers Kelsey Mann & Mark Nielsen...
Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two owns the biggest domestic opening of 2024 so far with $82.5M, while both studios’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire counts the year’s largest global launch for a Hollywood movie at $194M.
Inside Out 2 also will rep the biggest post-Covid opening for a Disney animated movie, with many of its films lacking the wattage of pre-pandemic times. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear became its best post-Covid domestic opening at $50M — and that was considered to be a total misfire for the Toy Story franchise.
Related: ‘Inside Out 2’ Filmmakers Kelsey Mann & Mark Nielsen...
- 6/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Inside Out 2” should evoke an emotion that Pixar hasn’t felt about the box office in years: Joy.
The follow-up film to 2015’s cerebral hit “Inside Out” is estimated to score a stellar $80 million to $90 million in its box office debut. If projections hold, it’ll overtake “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year.
As this weekend’s only new nationwide release, it’ll have no trouble taking the box office crown from the prior champion, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy-cop comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, launched over the weekend with $56.5 million and should add roughly $28 million in its sophomore outing.
“Inside Out 2” also looks to snap Pixar’s recent cold streak following last summer’s “Elemental” (which scored the worst start in Pixar’s modern history...
The follow-up film to 2015’s cerebral hit “Inside Out” is estimated to score a stellar $80 million to $90 million in its box office debut. If projections hold, it’ll overtake “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year.
As this weekend’s only new nationwide release, it’ll have no trouble taking the box office crown from the prior champion, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy-cop comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, launched over the weekend with $56.5 million and should add roughly $28 million in its sophomore outing.
“Inside Out 2” also looks to snap Pixar’s recent cold streak following last summer’s “Elemental” (which scored the worst start in Pixar’s modern history...
- 6/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Stan Lee Once Gave His Seal Of Approval To Marvel For Getting Robert Downey Jr As Iron Man(Photo Credit – Instagram)
Stan Lee was an American comic book writer who is best known for his work with the Marvel comics, along with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. The Marvel Cinematic Universe of the Marvel Studios is based on the superheroes created by Lee and others, including Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr plays the character in the MCU, and his Iron Man laid the foundation of the cinematic universe. Rdj is widely appreciated and loved for playing the genius, playboy, philanthropist Avenger; even Lee gave a shoutout to the casting agents for roping Downey in for the role, and his feelings were similar about Chris Evans as Captain America and Chris Hemsworth as Thor’s casting.
Lee, Kirby, and Ditko created the X-Men, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Doctor Strange, and more Marvel characters.
Stan Lee was an American comic book writer who is best known for his work with the Marvel comics, along with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. The Marvel Cinematic Universe of the Marvel Studios is based on the superheroes created by Lee and others, including Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr plays the character in the MCU, and his Iron Man laid the foundation of the cinematic universe. Rdj is widely appreciated and loved for playing the genius, playboy, philanthropist Avenger; even Lee gave a shoutout to the casting agents for roping Downey in for the role, and his feelings were similar about Chris Evans as Captain America and Chris Hemsworth as Thor’s casting.
Lee, Kirby, and Ditko created the X-Men, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Doctor Strange, and more Marvel characters.
- 6/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Pixar’s latest emotional rollercoaster, Inside Out 2, is set to hit theaters on June 14, offering viewers an extended cinematic experience. Directed by Kelsey Mann, who previously worked on Onward and Lightyear, the film aims to continue the success of its predecessor. During a recent interview, Mann shared his excitement about the project: When somebody asked ‘Are you intimidated by following the footsteps?’ I’m more excited than anything because the first film, when I went home to think about whether I should say yes to this opportunity or not, I looked at the first movie and I’m like, ‘Man, it’s...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Nine years after exploring the emotions of 11-year-old Riley, Inside Out 2 made its debut in Los Angeles on Monday, rolling out a whole new range of feelings as Riley becomes a teenager.
Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust from the original film are still in the mix, but now are joined by Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment. While some changes have been made to the voice cast — Liza Lapira replaces Mindy Kaling as Disgust and Tony Hale replaces Bill Hader as Fear — Amy Poehler returns as Joy, still the star emotion for a 13-year-old Riley.
Of coming back to the Inside Out world almost a decade later, Poehler told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet that, “It’s actually given me an incredible gift, to be in a film like this means a lot. It’s very hard to be in something that is really good, that means...
Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust from the original film are still in the mix, but now are joined by Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment. While some changes have been made to the voice cast — Liza Lapira replaces Mindy Kaling as Disgust and Tony Hale replaces Bill Hader as Fear — Amy Poehler returns as Joy, still the star emotion for a 13-year-old Riley.
Of coming back to the Inside Out world almost a decade later, Poehler told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet that, “It’s actually given me an incredible gift, to be in a film like this means a lot. It’s very hard to be in something that is really good, that means...
- 6/11/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
First reactions to Pixar’s Inside Out 2 are here and critics are already projecting mixed feelings toward the sequel. The 2015 film emerged as a box office success accompanied by high praise for its unique and heartfelt storytelling.
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 / Walt Disney Studios
The second movie is yet to arrive in theaters, but fans are already managing their expectations after the streak of flopped movies released by Pixar over the past few years. The studio hasn’t produced a hit since 2019’s Toy Story 4, which earned over a billion dollars worldwide.
Inside Out 2 Still Hits The Spot But May Not Be A Massive Win For Pixar
An early review from industry insider Brandon Davis revealed Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is as entertaining as the first one, but it somehow lacked the elements that made the 2015 film one of a kind.
Inside Out 2 is quite fantastic.
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 / Walt Disney Studios
The second movie is yet to arrive in theaters, but fans are already managing their expectations after the streak of flopped movies released by Pixar over the past few years. The studio hasn’t produced a hit since 2019’s Toy Story 4, which earned over a billion dollars worldwide.
Inside Out 2 Still Hits The Spot But May Not Be A Massive Win For Pixar
An early review from industry insider Brandon Davis revealed Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is as entertaining as the first one, but it somehow lacked the elements that made the 2015 film one of a kind.
Inside Out 2 is quite fantastic.
- 6/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Hits from the weekend
Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.
By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.
It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’
Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.
What’s in store for the coming week?
Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).
In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.
Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.
By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.
It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’
Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.
What’s in store for the coming week?
Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).
In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.
- 6/11/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
It's been a difficult few years for Pixar. During the pandemic, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek decided to drop movies like Soul, Luca, and Turning Red on Disney+, creating the impression that its films were only fit for streaming before Lightyear underperformed at the box office.
Last year, Elemental was quickly written off as a "flop" before proving it had legs (ultimately grossing shy of $500 million), so the pressure is on this weekend's Inside Out 2 to deliver and prove there's still plenty of life left in the studio beyond Toy Story.
Following the sequel's premiere yesterday evening, the first social media reactions are in and they're overwhelmingly positive. As you'll see below, it sounds just as good - if not better - than its 2015 predecessor.
These come just days after Fandango revealed that Inside Out 2 has surpassed the first movie's advance ticket sales, becoming the highest ticket pre-seller...
Last year, Elemental was quickly written off as a "flop" before proving it had legs (ultimately grossing shy of $500 million), so the pressure is on this weekend's Inside Out 2 to deliver and prove there's still plenty of life left in the studio beyond Toy Story.
Following the sequel's premiere yesterday evening, the first social media reactions are in and they're overwhelmingly positive. As you'll see below, it sounds just as good - if not better - than its 2015 predecessor.
These come just days after Fandango revealed that Inside Out 2 has surpassed the first movie's advance ticket sales, becoming the highest ticket pre-seller...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.8 million ($4.9 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
In second place, in its fourth weekend, Paramount’s “If” collected £866,474 for a running total of £10.8 million. In third position, in its third weekend, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” earned £729,503 for a total of £7.3 million.
In fourth place, in its fifth weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” added a further £620,911 for a total of £14.3 million. Rounding off the top five was Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa,” which collected £436,983 in its third weekend for a total of £5.5 million.
There were two more debuts in the Top 10. Warner Bros.’ “The Watched” bowed in sixth place with £387,339 and Signature Entertainment’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt” in eighth with £95,827.
There are a welter of releases the upcoming weekend, the widest of which is Disney’s animation sequel “Inside Out 2.
In second place, in its fourth weekend, Paramount’s “If” collected £866,474 for a running total of £10.8 million. In third position, in its third weekend, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” earned £729,503 for a total of £7.3 million.
In fourth place, in its fifth weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” added a further £620,911 for a total of £14.3 million. Rounding off the top five was Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa,” which collected £436,983 in its third weekend for a total of £5.5 million.
There were two more debuts in the Top 10. Warner Bros.’ “The Watched” bowed in sixth place with £387,339 and Signature Entertainment’s “The Dead Don’t Hurt” in eighth with £95,827.
There are a welter of releases the upcoming weekend, the widest of which is Disney’s animation sequel “Inside Out 2.
- 6/11/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Inside Out 2 Early Reviews: Pixar’s Much-Awaited Sequel Including Maya Hawke Gets Praised By The Critics. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is still a week away from hitting the screen. The critics have given their opinion of the sequel. Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, and others return after almost a decade to entertain the audience again. The hopes for this film are high even at the box office, as exhibitors reportedly predict that the film might even beat Dune 2’s $82.5 million debut weekend.
The first film, directed by Pete Docter, was released in 2015, and Kelsey Mann directed the sequel. The voice cast includes Amy as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Maya Hawke as Anxiety. It premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in LA.
According to the film’s synopsis, “Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of...
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is still a week away from hitting the screen. The critics have given their opinion of the sequel. Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, and others return after almost a decade to entertain the audience again. The hopes for this film are high even at the box office, as exhibitors reportedly predict that the film might even beat Dune 2’s $82.5 million debut weekend.
The first film, directed by Pete Docter, was released in 2015, and Kelsey Mann directed the sequel. The voice cast includes Amy as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Maya Hawke as Anxiety. It premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in LA.
According to the film’s synopsis, “Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of...
- 6/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The sequel to the Oscar-winning 2015 film Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters on June 14, 2024, which is just a few days from now. The first film became a beloved hit, and although it took Disney some time, the sequel is very close to its premiere, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see the new story with a larger plethora of emotions. Some of the critics have been lucky enough to see a preview screening of the movie, which means that we also have the first reactions to the movie, and from what we can deduce – the sequel promises to be a major hit.
The upcoming sequel will see Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan reprising their roles from the first movie, with Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kensington Tallman joining the cast. Kelsey Mann is taking...
The upcoming sequel will see Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan reprising their roles from the first movie, with Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kensington Tallman joining the cast. Kelsey Mann is taking...
- 6/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
In der Kulturbrauerei in Berlin feierte gestern der jüngste Pixar-Film „Alles steht Kopf 2“ seine Deutschlandpremiere, den Disney am kommenden Donnerstag startet.
Bei der Deutschlandpremiere von „Alles steht Kopf 2“: die Younes Zarou, Dr. Leon Windscheid, Tahnee und Hans-Joachim Heist (v.l.n.r.) (Credit: Hanna Boussouar/Disney•Pixar2024)
Wenige Tage vor seinem Kinostart am kommenden Donnerstag feierte der jüngste Pixar-Film „Alles steht Kopf 2“ gestern Abend in der Berliner Kulturbrauerei seine Deutschlandpremiere.
Vor rund 700 Gäste konnte Moderatorin Aylin Kazi u.a. die deutschen Synchronstimmen Tahnee, Hans-Joachim Heist, Dr. Leon Windscheid und Younes Zarou begrüßen. Zu weiteren Gästen zählten Lars Eidinger, Michi Beck, Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Katharina Zorn, Lucas Gregorowicz, Anna Maria Mühe, Daniel Boschmann, Toni Dreher, Lisa Maria Potthoff, Simone Hanselmann, Paula Schramm, Marie Mouroum, Tupoka Ogette, Christian Schwochow, Zetphan Smith-Gneist, Katharina Stark, Katja von Garnier, Rebecca Wilson-Kamm, Paul Fischer, Henriette Richter-Röhl, Corinna Meins, Elias Raul und Esra,...
Bei der Deutschlandpremiere von „Alles steht Kopf 2“: die Younes Zarou, Dr. Leon Windscheid, Tahnee und Hans-Joachim Heist (v.l.n.r.) (Credit: Hanna Boussouar/Disney•Pixar2024)
Wenige Tage vor seinem Kinostart am kommenden Donnerstag feierte der jüngste Pixar-Film „Alles steht Kopf 2“ gestern Abend in der Berliner Kulturbrauerei seine Deutschlandpremiere.
Vor rund 700 Gäste konnte Moderatorin Aylin Kazi u.a. die deutschen Synchronstimmen Tahnee, Hans-Joachim Heist, Dr. Leon Windscheid und Younes Zarou begrüßen. Zu weiteren Gästen zählten Lars Eidinger, Michi Beck, Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Katharina Zorn, Lucas Gregorowicz, Anna Maria Mühe, Daniel Boschmann, Toni Dreher, Lisa Maria Potthoff, Simone Hanselmann, Paula Schramm, Marie Mouroum, Tupoka Ogette, Christian Schwochow, Zetphan Smith-Gneist, Katharina Stark, Katja von Garnier, Rebecca Wilson-Kamm, Paul Fischer, Henriette Richter-Röhl, Corinna Meins, Elias Raul und Esra,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Pixar’s 2016 Oscar winner “Inside Out” had a dazzling look from the glow of emotions such as Amy Poehler’s Joy to the colorful Islands of Personality to the darkness of the Memory Dump or bleakness of Abstract Thought. Now, as the studio prepares for the June 14 release of “Inside Out 2,” Disney/Pixar is rendering a version of the movie in high dynamic range—providing the filmmakers expanded contrast and luminance in telling the story, which revisits the world inside “Headquarters.”
This version will play in a limited number of cinemas worldwide that are equipped with certified Hdr-capable direct view displays, meaning cinema auditoriums with LED displays rather than traditional theatrical projection systems.
“We’re very excited in general about the future of cinema, as it relates to opportunities for storytelling,” Pixar’s senior scientist Dominic Glynn says, explaining that Pixar is exploring the potential of all types of cinema systems,...
This version will play in a limited number of cinemas worldwide that are equipped with certified Hdr-capable direct view displays, meaning cinema auditoriums with LED displays rather than traditional theatrical projection systems.
“We’re very excited in general about the future of cinema, as it relates to opportunities for storytelling,” Pixar’s senior scientist Dominic Glynn says, explaining that Pixar is exploring the potential of all types of cinema systems,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
He might voice a cop in the latest Disney-Pixar movie, but Flea is still a rebel at heart.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker appeared to forget where he was for a moment as he posed with both middle fingers in the air on the purple carpet of Monday’s Inside Out 2 world premiere in Los Angeles.
It all appeared to be in good fun as he also busted out some dance moves for the cameras. Deadline has reached out to Flea’s reps for comment.
Despite the unexpected rockstar vibes, the event at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre drew plenty of families, including Ashlee Simpson, husband Evan Ross, and their brood.
Flea reprises his voice role as Mind Cop Worker Jake from the original 2015 film, which takes place inside a young girl’s mind, following the personifications of her changing emotions.
Flea gives the finger at the world...
The Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker appeared to forget where he was for a moment as he posed with both middle fingers in the air on the purple carpet of Monday’s Inside Out 2 world premiere in Los Angeles.
It all appeared to be in good fun as he also busted out some dance moves for the cameras. Deadline has reached out to Flea’s reps for comment.
Despite the unexpected rockstar vibes, the event at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre drew plenty of families, including Ashlee Simpson, husband Evan Ross, and their brood.
Flea reprises his voice role as Mind Cop Worker Jake from the original 2015 film, which takes place inside a young girl’s mind, following the personifications of her changing emotions.
Flea gives the finger at the world...
- 6/11/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
After emerging from bankruptcy in the U.S. last summer, Regal parent Cineworld is exploring options for its UK business that could include a potential sale or restructuring, Sky News reported over the weekend.
According to the report, the world’s second largest cinema operator has enlisted AlixPartners, which helped its lenders navigate bankruptcy, as consultant and contacted prospective bidders in recent days. City sources told Sky News that the sale process was expected to run for several weeks.
Cineworld is also expected to explore the option of a company voluntary arrangement — a further step in its restructuring process — which could put an unspecified number of its UK cinemas at risk of closure.
A spokesperson for Cineworld provided the following statement to Deadline: “Like many businesses, we are continually reviewing our UK operations.”
Cineworld filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. in 2022, flattened by Covid and debt. It exited last August.
According to the report, the world’s second largest cinema operator has enlisted AlixPartners, which helped its lenders navigate bankruptcy, as consultant and contacted prospective bidders in recent days. City sources told Sky News that the sale process was expected to run for several weeks.
Cineworld is also expected to explore the option of a company voluntary arrangement — a further step in its restructuring process — which could put an unspecified number of its UK cinemas at risk of closure.
A spokesperson for Cineworld provided the following statement to Deadline: “Like many businesses, we are continually reviewing our UK operations.”
Cineworld filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. in 2022, flattened by Covid and debt. It exited last August.
- 6/10/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
With Inside Out 2 hitting theaters soon, I figured that now would be as good a time as any to look back at the 2015 original nearly a decade later. When Inside Out first released, Pixar was in arguably the studio’s first slump period. After 15 years of universal acclaim and box office dominance from 1995’s Toy Story to 2010’s Toy Story 3, the studio put out the critically reviled Cars 2 and the middlingly received Brave and Monsters University all in a row.
All three films still made money and Brave even took home the Best Animated Feature Oscar that year, but it nevertheless felt like Pixar had lost some of that original spark. But then came Inside Out; a completely original story from Pixar veteran Pete Docter, who had previously helmed Monsters Inc. and Up that took the studio’s “What if x had feelings?” formula to its logical...
All three films still made money and Brave even took home the Best Animated Feature Oscar that year, but it nevertheless felt like Pixar had lost some of that original spark. But then came Inside Out; a completely original story from Pixar veteran Pete Docter, who had previously helmed Monsters Inc. and Up that took the studio’s “What if x had feelings?” formula to its logical...
- 6/10/2024
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Delivers a Welcome $56 Millon Haul; ‘The Watchers’ Stumbles in First Weekend
The domestic box office finally changed course after a slow start to the summer release season, as ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ won the weekend with a successful $56 million opening. This is the best R-rated opening in theaters since last year's 'Oppenheimer.' It’s also Will Smith’s sixth-highest domestic opening and the first notable major summer title that over-performed against tracking numbers.
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
- 6/10/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
Good news for those Bad Boys: audiences are still ride or die for the exploits of Mike and Marcus. That’s reflected in the opening weekend box office figures for the buddy-action franchise’s fourth instalment, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, which saw Will Smith and Martin Lawrence draw in an impressive haul – earning over $100 million worldwide. In a stuttering summer, with major movies like Furiosa and The Fall Guy underperforming, that’s a significant success; particularly considering Bad Boys doesn’t sit on the CGI-heavy mega-spectacle end of the blockbuster spectrum.
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die earned $56 million at the US box office, and added $48 million from across the rest of the world, all adding up to an opening weekend of $104 million. That’s significantly higher than the opening haul for The Fall Guy (around $65 million), and Furiosa (roughly $59 million). The film is directed by Adil & Bilall – who...
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die earned $56 million at the US box office, and added $48 million from across the rest of the world, all adding up to an opening weekend of $104 million. That’s significantly higher than the opening haul for The Fall Guy (around $65 million), and Furiosa (roughly $59 million). The film is directed by Adil & Bilall – who...
- 6/10/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Warner Bros.’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and A24’s Civil War have both gotten off to a slow start at China’s box office. Furiosa, the first movie of George Miller’s Mad Max saga to be released theatrically in China, opened in sixth place with $3.7 million over the country’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend as a batch of local releases dominated ticket sales. Alex Garland’s Civil War, meanwhile, debuted to just $2.4 million for eighth place, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway.
Civil War, made for about $50 million, was already an international hit with $69 million in total ticket revenue in North America and $114 million worldwide. But Miller’s Furiosa certainly could have used a bigger boost from China, as its $144 million total at the global box offices still lags behind its hefty $168 million production budget. Chinese ticketing app Maoyan forecasts Furiosa to finish its run with...
Civil War, made for about $50 million, was already an international hit with $69 million in total ticket revenue in North America and $114 million worldwide. But Miller’s Furiosa certainly could have used a bigger boost from China, as its $144 million total at the global box offices still lags behind its hefty $168 million production budget. Chinese ticketing app Maoyan forecasts Furiosa to finish its run with...
- 6/10/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” gave the box office a desperately needed jolt, but the action-comedy fourquel can’t salvage the summer season by itself.
Although the newest “Bad Boys,” reuniting Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops, arrived on the higher end of expectations with $56 million in domestic ticket sales, the year-to-date deficit actually grew more pronounced. Heading into the weekend, ticket sales were 24% behind 2023 and now overall revenues are lagging by 26% according to Comscore.
“Bad Boys 4” isn’t to blame for the decline; analysts believe it’s the lack of enthusiasm for other titles in the marketplace. Four of the other top five releases — Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” ($10 million), Paramount’s fantasy comedy “If” ($8 million), the Warner Bros. supernatural thriller and fellow newcomer “The Watchers” ($7.4 million) and Disney and 20th Century’s sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($5.4 million) — brought in scraps.
Although the newest “Bad Boys,” reuniting Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops, arrived on the higher end of expectations with $56 million in domestic ticket sales, the year-to-date deficit actually grew more pronounced. Heading into the weekend, ticket sales were 24% behind 2023 and now overall revenues are lagging by 26% according to Comscore.
“Bad Boys 4” isn’t to blame for the decline; analysts believe it’s the lack of enthusiasm for other titles in the marketplace. Four of the other top five releases — Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” ($10 million), Paramount’s fantasy comedy “If” ($8 million), the Warner Bros. supernatural thriller and fellow newcomer “The Watchers” ($7.4 million) and Disney and 20th Century’s sequel “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” ($5.4 million) — brought in scraps.
- 6/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
June 10 Update: In his first major theatrical return since the Oscars slap of 2022, Will Smith demonstrated his enduring star power as Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride Or Die opened top of North American box office on an estimated $56m, injecting a much-needed boost to the early summer season.
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
- 6/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
In his first major theatrical return since the Oscars slap of 2022, Will Smith demonstrated his enduring star power as Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride Or Die opened top of North American box office on an estimated $56m, injecting a much-needed boost to the early summer season.
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
The R-rated fourth instalment in the cop buddy franchise pairing Smith and Martin Lawrence played in 3,885 locations, grossing $21.6m on Friday, $19.5m on Saturday, and a projected $14.9m on Sunday.
The debut was a significant rebound too for co-directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, whose Batgirl was shelved by Warner Bros in 2022.
Reportedly costing $100m,...
- 6/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Theaters will live to fight another day. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (Sony) provided more than half of the gross this weekend, taking #1 with $56 million. That isn’t a record for the franchise (with previous films at lower ticket prices), but it is a critical victory for the industry at a time it desperately needs them.
Will Smith’s first wide release since his catastrophic Oscar behavior in 2022 represents a triumph for star power, franchise filmmaking, action titles, and titles that draw from minority audiences (over two thirds for the weekend were Black and Latino). Most of all, it was a vital sign that underperformance for highly touted summer films isn’t a given.
In the face of rising industry panic, an under-$40 million opening for “Ride or Die” (its 2020 predecessor opened to $62 million) could have ratched the doom and despair to toxic levels. Instead, it blew past tracking projections...
Will Smith’s first wide release since his catastrophic Oscar behavior in 2022 represents a triumph for star power, franchise filmmaking, action titles, and titles that draw from minority audiences (over two thirds for the weekend were Black and Latino). Most of all, it was a vital sign that underperformance for highly touted summer films isn’t a given.
In the face of rising industry panic, an under-$40 million opening for “Ride or Die” (its 2020 predecessor opened to $62 million) could have ratched the doom and despair to toxic levels. Instead, it blew past tracking projections...
- 6/9/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The first full weekend of June brought a modicum of hope to the summer box office, as Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunited for the fourth installment of their popular “Bad Boys” action-comedy franchise. Read on for the weekend box office report.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” had been planned since 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” became the highest-grossing blockbuster that year, partially due to Covid shutting down theaters a few weeks after its release. Opening in 3,885 theaters, including IMAX and other premium screens, “Ride or Die” received mixed reviews with 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, although it was expected to be fairly review-proof with the popularity of its two stars. It ended up making $5.88 million in Thursday previews beginning at 3pm, and $21.6 million on Friday, including those previews.
Sony is estimating it to make $56 million in North America its opening weekend, which is less than the previous movie’s $62.5 million holiday opening,...
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” had been planned since 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” became the highest-grossing blockbuster that year, partially due to Covid shutting down theaters a few weeks after its release. Opening in 3,885 theaters, including IMAX and other premium screens, “Ride or Die” received mixed reviews with 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, although it was expected to be fairly review-proof with the popularity of its two stars. It ended up making $5.88 million in Thursday previews beginning at 3pm, and $21.6 million on Friday, including those previews.
Sony is estimating it to make $56 million in North America its opening weekend, which is less than the previous movie’s $62.5 million holiday opening,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
In a summer full of movies underperforming at the box office, the old-fashioned star power of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence propelled Bad Boys: Ride or Die to a strong start this weekend with a $56 million opening. That’s at least $10 million more than even the most optimistic box office predictions (we predicted way less) and a strong rebound for Will Smith, whose box office prowess has been in question ever since the infamous Oscar slap seemingly hurt his brand.
Whatever the case, audiences seemed more than willing to embrace the star again. The Bad Boys four-quel posted the franchise’s second-biggest opening, following Bad Boys For Life, which started with $62 million in 2020. While some might view that as a bit of a comedown, let’s not forget that the business in movie theatres was much healthier in the pre-pandemic days. With not much competition for adult audiences until A...
Whatever the case, audiences seemed more than willing to embrace the star again. The Bad Boys four-quel posted the franchise’s second-biggest opening, following Bad Boys For Life, which started with $62 million in 2020. While some might view that as a bit of a comedown, let’s not forget that the business in movie theatres was much healthier in the pre-pandemic days. With not much competition for adult audiences until A...
- 6/9/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Turns out, Bad Boys are good for ticket sales.
Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led buddy cop series, started strong with $56 million from 3,885 theaters in its domestic debut. The film also opened at the international box office with $48.6 million, bringing its worldwide tally to $104.6 million.
The sequel to 1995’s “Bad Boys,” 2003’s “Bad Boys II” and 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” is notable as Smith’s first major film to grace the big screen since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. So what should Hollywood take away from “Bad Boys” in its fourth go-around? Well, audiences haven’t soured on Smith — though it helps that he returned to theaters in a time-tested and generally well-received franchise.
Although it’s not cementing any franchise records (“Bad Boys for Life” remains the biggest opening of the quartet...
Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led buddy cop series, started strong with $56 million from 3,885 theaters in its domestic debut. The film also opened at the international box office with $48.6 million, bringing its worldwide tally to $104.6 million.
The sequel to 1995’s “Bad Boys,” 2003’s “Bad Boys II” and 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life” is notable as Smith’s first major film to grace the big screen since he assaulted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. So what should Hollywood take away from “Bad Boys” in its fourth go-around? Well, audiences haven’t soured on Smith — though it helps that he returned to theaters in a time-tested and generally well-received franchise.
Although it’s not cementing any franchise records (“Bad Boys for Life” remains the biggest opening of the quartet...
- 6/9/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
While studio execs devise strategies to push Pixar toward the relative safety of mass appeal, one of the linchpins of the company seems to have whooshed in to save the day, at least for Toy Story 5.
Toy Story 4 (2019) (Credit: Disney+)
The fifth installment in the comedy-adventure film series is currently in the budding stage of development with both Tom Hanks and Tim Allen expected to reprise the iconic duo of Woody and Buzz Lightyear. And Pixar Cco has reportedly confirmed that a widely celebrated director will be taking the reins for the upcoming film.
Longtime Pixar Director to Helm Toy Story 5
According to The MontyVerse, Pixar’s Pete Docter – during a screening of Inside Out 2 – confirmed that filmmaker and voice actor Andrew Stanton will be directing the much-anticipated Toy Story 5, albeit, no official announcements have been made yet.
Stanton, 58, has been an indispensable part of...
Toy Story 4 (2019) (Credit: Disney+)
The fifth installment in the comedy-adventure film series is currently in the budding stage of development with both Tom Hanks and Tim Allen expected to reprise the iconic duo of Woody and Buzz Lightyear. And Pixar Cco has reportedly confirmed that a widely celebrated director will be taking the reins for the upcoming film.
Longtime Pixar Director to Helm Toy Story 5
According to The MontyVerse, Pixar’s Pete Docter – during a screening of Inside Out 2 – confirmed that filmmaker and voice actor Andrew Stanton will be directing the much-anticipated Toy Story 5, albeit, no official announcements have been made yet.
Stanton, 58, has been an indispensable part of...
- 6/9/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Ananya Panday has recently become a topic of conversation on social media, not just for her professional projects but also for her personal life and new hairstyle. The Bollywood actress shared a series of selfies on Instagram over the weekend, showcasing her freshly cut curtain bangs, fake freckles, and vibrant lipstick. Her caption read, “Freshly cut curtain bangs, fake freckles and really feeling the sun… I couldn’t pick just one, can you?” The post quickly garnered attention and praise from fans and celebrities alike. Among the admirers were her mother, Bhavana Panday, and Maheep Kapoor, who expressed their affection with heart and sun emojis. Fans also flooded the comments with compliments, calling her “Pretty,” “Stunner,” and remarking on her cuteness.
This social media buzz comes amid rumors of her recent split with actor Aditya Roy Kapur. According to an ETimes report, the couple parted ways in March. A source...
This social media buzz comes amid rumors of her recent split with actor Aditya Roy Kapur. According to an ETimes report, the couple parted ways in March. A source...
- 6/9/2024
- by Pooja Tiwari
- GlamSham
Nach einem Screening von „Alles steht Kopf 2“ am Freitag verriet Pixars Filmchef Pete Docter, dass „Toy Story 5“ von einem alten Bekannten gedreht werden soll, „Findet Nemo“-Regisseur Andrew Stanton.
Ultimativer Pixar-Klassiker: „Toy Story 5“ (Credit: Pixar / Disney)
„Toy Story“ ist das Fundament, auf dem Pixar gebaut wurde. Es war 1995 der erste Film der Firma, gedreht von John Lasseter, und es ist bis heute das Franchise, das am beständigsten weiter geführt wird. Nachdem „A Toy Story: Alles hört auf kein Kommando“ 2019 weltweit 1,1 Mrd. Dollar umsetzen konnte (in Deutschland allerdings nur auf 900.000 Tickets kam), kommt es nun zu einem weiteren Teil, der erste, der nicht von dem 2018 aus der Firma ausgeschiedenen John Lasseter angeschoben wurde.
Dass ein neuer „Toy Story“ allerdings unverändert alleroberste Priorität bei der Firma genießt, die am Donnerstag „Alles steht Kopf 2“ in die Kinos bringt, unterstreicht die Ankündigung von Pete Docter, dem Chief Creative Officer...
Ultimativer Pixar-Klassiker: „Toy Story 5“ (Credit: Pixar / Disney)
„Toy Story“ ist das Fundament, auf dem Pixar gebaut wurde. Es war 1995 der erste Film der Firma, gedreht von John Lasseter, und es ist bis heute das Franchise, das am beständigsten weiter geführt wird. Nachdem „A Toy Story: Alles hört auf kein Kommando“ 2019 weltweit 1,1 Mrd. Dollar umsetzen konnte (in Deutschland allerdings nur auf 900.000 Tickets kam), kommt es nun zu einem weiteren Teil, der erste, der nicht von dem 2018 aus der Firma ausgeschiedenen John Lasseter angeschoben wurde.
Dass ein neuer „Toy Story“ allerdings unverändert alleroberste Priorität bei der Firma genießt, die am Donnerstag „Alles steht Kopf 2“ in die Kinos bringt, unterstreicht die Ankündigung von Pete Docter, dem Chief Creative Officer...
- 6/9/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
As we eagerly await the release of Inside Out 2, Pixar has given fans an exclusive sneak peek at some stunning concept art and detailed maquettes during a special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Navigating Riley’s Complex Adolescence The sequel brings viewers back into the mind of the now-teenage Riley as she navigates the tumultuous waters of adolescence. With emotions running high, the film attempts to draw from personal experiences and professional views to highlight the common challenges many face when dealing with anxieties and uncertainty. An Emotion-Driven Story In this next chapter, Riley’s emotional journey explores her inner world...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Documenting the next big stage of Riley’s life, where she enters her adolescence and copes with new emotions that appear with growing age, Inside Out 2 aims to showcase the chaotic experiences of puberty. But hold on, the upcoming movie not only teases the onset of new emotions but also introduces new characters.
A still from Inside Out 2 | Disney, Pixar Animation
Aiming to put Pixar back on top, Inside Out 2 brought a brand new character in the movie with drastically different animation styles that we’re not used to seeing from the animation studio. Taking major risks with the film’s fanbase and viewership, Pixar brought in a video game character looking like the original Playstation game Final Fantasy.
Spoiler Alert!Spoiler Ahead about Lance Slashblade in Inside Out 2
Pixar Introduced a New Character from Video Game in Inside Out 2
Since the release of the...
A still from Inside Out 2 | Disney, Pixar Animation
Aiming to put Pixar back on top, Inside Out 2 brought a brand new character in the movie with drastically different animation styles that we’re not used to seeing from the animation studio. Taking major risks with the film’s fanbase and viewership, Pixar brought in a video game character looking like the original Playstation game Final Fantasy.
Spoiler Alert!Spoiler Ahead about Lance Slashblade in Inside Out 2
Pixar Introduced a New Character from Video Game in Inside Out 2
Since the release of the...
- 6/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
As Pixar prepares to release Inside Out 2, the studio is eyeing potential sequels for two of its beloved franchises: Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. This intriguing development comes as Pixar President Jim Morris hints at a shift towards more sequels and proven intellectual properties. Considering The Incredibles 3 The enthusiastic reception for The Incredibles franchise has led to discussions of a third installment. The original film, released in 2004, became a cultural touchstone, depicting the lives of the superpowered Parr family in a world where superheroes were banned. Its sequel in 2018 was met with stellar reviews and grossed...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Would-be summer blockbusters have had a bit of a hard time pulling in audiences lately. These movies not only failed to meet expectations but have also started to make cinema observers second guess what the audience and moviegoers crave. Movies like The Fall Guy and Furiosa have had good buzz building before their premieres and both were generally well received by the critics and people who saw it. However, neither made much in the way of money, and even a seemingly sure thing like Garfield didn’t fare much better.
The real test comes with the summer release titles like Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2 or Despicable Me 4. All of them are movie sequels with pre-established fan bases and past successes. However, Bad Boys: Ride or Die is also somewhat of a litmus test. The franchise has been a big money-maker, and it may give an insight into whether...
The real test comes with the summer release titles like Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2 or Despicable Me 4. All of them are movie sequels with pre-established fan bases and past successes. However, Bad Boys: Ride or Die is also somewhat of a litmus test. The franchise has been a big money-maker, and it may give an insight into whether...
- 6/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The legendary animation studio, Pixar, is charting a new course to navigate challenging times with a firm emphasis on sequels and reboots. In a recent report, it was revealed that Pixar aims to lean heavily on its existing intellectual property to reclaim its former glory. This pivot comes during a period of significant transition for the studio. Inside Out 2 Aiming for More Success One of the major titles leading this charge is Inside Out 2, scheduled for release on June 14, 2024. Pixar first announced this highly anticipated sequel at the D23 Studio Showcase in September 2022. With Amy...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Fans of Inside Out have a lot to look forward to! Pixar Animation Studios has just announced they are developing a new Disney+ series called Dream Productions. This highly anticipated spin-off will explore the dream studio inside Riley’s mind that creates her various dreams at night. Inside Out 2 sets the stage Before we dive into Dream Productions, excitement is already building for Inside Out 2. Scheduled for release on June 14, 2024, this sequel will catch up with Riley (Kensington Tallman) as she navigates the emotional turbulences of teenage life. Expect familiar voices like Amy Poehler returning as Joy...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The legendary animation studio, like much of Hollywood, is looking to sequels and IP to rebound. After a round of layoffs and a rough few years, Pixar is taking a not-entirely-unexpected approach to getting its studio back on track by leaning on its existing intellectual property. The latest comes from an extensive Bloomberg report that dives into the studio’s strategy as it pivots away from production for Disney+ and back to theatrical films. Inside Out 2 marking a new direction Unsurprisingly, Inside Out 2, the sequel to the beloved 2015 film, aims to point Pixar into a more positive direction...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Universal Pictures has debuted the trailer for Pharrell Williams’ biographical Lego movie Piece By Piece, coming soon to UK cinemas.
The movie is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of Lego® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.
Directed by Morgan Neville, the movie features the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.
Also in trailers – “Those were the days…” Final trailer sneeks in for ‘Inside Out 2’
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The movie is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of Lego® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music’s most innovative minds.
Directed by Morgan Neville, the movie features the voices of Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.
Also in trailers – “Those were the days…” Final trailer sneeks in for ‘Inside Out 2’
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- 6/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Pixar has been one of the premiere names in animation ever since the first "Toy Story" released in 1995, changing the game forever. Disney's beloved animation company was also one of the true Hollywood box office titans, with pretty much everything Pixar touched turning to gold, though "The Good Dinosaur" serves as a rare exception to the rule. Unfortunately, the pandemic changed all of that, and Pixar has had a rough time recovering, with "Lightyear" bombing badly after several of the studio's originals went straight to Disney+. "Inside Out 2" aims to change the narrative next weekend and bring the studio back to its dominant place at the top of the box office charts.
Director Kelsey Mann's sequel is currently eyeing an opening weekend in the $75 to $94 million range, per Box Office Theory. Even on the low end, that would be an exceptional start for the film. Nine years ago,...
Director Kelsey Mann's sequel is currently eyeing an opening weekend in the $75 to $94 million range, per Box Office Theory. Even on the low end, that would be an exceptional start for the film. Nine years ago,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Ananya Panday’s thoughts come to life in a delightful new promo for Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The promo showcases a fun and creative way of expressing various emotions, engaging audiences with its vibrant and imaginative storytelling.
Disney and Pixar’s Magic
“Inside Out 2” promises to continue Disney and Pixar’s tradition of novel storytelling and their Oscar-winning legacy. The film, set to hit theaters on June 14, brings an emotional journey that resonates with viewers of all ages.
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Advance Bookings Open
Excitement is building as advance bookings for “Inside Out 2” are now open. Fans can secure their seats to experience the magic and emotional rollercoaster that Disney and Pixar are renowned for.
Make sure you catch “Inside Out 2” in theaters to experience the captivating storytelling brought to life by Disney and Pixar.
Disney and Pixar’s Magic
“Inside Out 2” promises to continue Disney and Pixar’s tradition of novel storytelling and their Oscar-winning legacy. The film, set to hit theaters on June 14, brings an emotional journey that resonates with viewers of all ages.
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Advance Bookings Open
Excitement is building as advance bookings for “Inside Out 2” are now open. Fans can secure their seats to experience the magic and emotional rollercoaster that Disney and Pixar are renowned for.
Make sure you catch “Inside Out 2” in theaters to experience the captivating storytelling brought to life by Disney and Pixar.
- 6/7/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
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