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Whisper Numbers: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom erupts stateside
Arriving 3 years later rather than after 14 years of built-up anticipation, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom [JURA5] is unlikely to match Jurassic World's $208.8 million opening, which was the second best ever at the time. Chris Pratt [CPRAT] and Bryce Dallas Howard [BDHOW] return to lead the PG-13 sequel, which lifts the CG dinosaurs off the island and put them onto the mainland. Universal has pull out all the stops in its marketing campaign, while opening Fallen Kingdom overseas first in...
Read more »First trailer for Welcome to Marwen
Universal has revealed the official trailer for the fantasy drama Welcome to Marwen [MARWN] inspired by the true story as chronicled in the documentary Marwencol. Steve Carell [SCARE] stars in the film directed by Robert Zemeckis [RZEME]. Welcome to Marwen opens in theaters on November 21st.
When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp (Carell) and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a...
Read more »First trailer for Creed II
MGM has unveiled the official trailer for the sequel Creed II [CREE2]. Michael B. Jordan [MBJOR] reprises his role as Adonis Creed, who is challenged by Ivan Drago Jr., the son of the Russian boxer who killed his father Apollo Creed in Rockey IV. Sylvester Stallone [SSTAL] returns once again as Rocky Balboa, who beat Ivan Drago and ended the cold war. Creed II hits theaters on November 21st.
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for...
Read more »First trailer for Nobody's Fool
Paramount has released the official trailer for the comedy Nobody's Fool [THLST]. Tika Sumpter [TSUMP] stars as a successful businesswoman who got “catfished” by an online boyfriend she has never met in person. Tiffany Haddish [THADD] plays her ex-con sister who devises a plan to get even. Written and directed by Tyler Perry [TPERR], Nobody's Fool opens on November 2nd.
Read more »Box Score: Incredibles 2 smashes animation record
Opening with an estimated $180.0 million at the weekend box office, Incredibles 2 [NCRD2] surpasses the $135.1 million record debut for an animated film held by Finding Dory and lands at the eight spot on the all-time list. The Pixar sequel brought out a young audience that was 66% under the age of 25.
Ocean's 8 [OCEN4] stepped down to second with $19.6 million, down 53% from its debut. The heist spin-off has banked $79.2 million.
Tag [TAG] tallied $14.6 million to open at the third...
Read more »Whisper Numbers: Incredibles 2 set for super encore
After waiting for more than 13 years, Walt Disney has finally produced the animated sequel Incredibles 2 [NCRD2]. Writer-director Brad Bird [BBIRD] returns to further the adventures of Pixar's superhero family. Fans have been clamoring for a sequel ever since The Incredibles opened in 2004 with $70.5 million and totaled $261.4 million, second only to Finding Nemo at the time. Marketing has delivered what moviegoers are anticipating for the PG-rated sequel. Advance ticket sales are...
Read more »New trailer for Alpha
Sony has revealed the second trailer for the prehistoric adventure Alpha [SOLUT], which is now a family-friendly dog movie. Kodi Smit-McPhee [KSMCP] stars as a Solutrean teenager during the Ice Age who tamed the first wolf to be man's best friend. Alpha lands in theaters on August 17th.
Read more »New trailer for The Grinch
Illumination has dropped the full-length trailer for the animated The Grinch [HTGSC] based on the classic Dr. Seuss holiday tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. The Grinch arrvies on November 9th.
Benedict Cumberbatch [BCUMB] lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in...
Read more »First Trailer for Unfriended: Dark Web
Blumhouse has uploaded the trailer for the horror sequel Unfriended: Dark Web [UNFR2]. Like the first found-footage film, the story unfolds in real-time on various computer screens. Six friends examine the content of a stolen laptop and uncover evidence of a sex trafficking ring on the dark web. The original owner soon tracks them down and kill them one by one. Unfriended: Dark Web hits theaters on July 20th.
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New trailer for Dog Days
LD Entertainment has unleashed the full-length trailer for the comedy Dog Days [DOGDS]. Nina Dobrev [NDOBR], Vanessa Hudgens [VHUDG] and Eva Longoria [NLONG] lead an ensemble cast playing dog owners whose lives intertwine in Los Angeles. Dog Days starts on August 10th.
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