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New trailer for Pitch Perfect 3

Universal has dropped the second trailer for the musical comedy sequel Pitch Perfect 3 [PTCP3], the third and farewell chapter in the story of the Bellas, led by Anna Kendrick [AKEND] and Rebel Wilson [RBWIL].  Pitch Perfect 3 hits theaters on December 22nd.

Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global...

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First trailer for Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Fox has unveiled the teaser trailer for the sci-fi sequel Maze Runner: The Death Cure [MAZE3], the final chapter in the dystopian trilogy.  Dylan O'Brien [DOBRI] and Kaya Scodelario [KSCOD] star in the film which reaches theaters on January 26th.

In the epic finale to the Maze Runner saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn...

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Box Score: Kingsman dethrones It

Although this weekend's new releases all came in under expectations, Kingsman: The Golden Circle [KTSS2] still secured first place with an estimated $39.0 million, slightly more than the $36.2 million opening of the first film.  The sequel skewed older men with 58% males  and 74% over the age of 25.

After two weeks at the top, It [IT1] slipped to second with $30.0 million to bring its total to $266.3 milion.

The LEGO Ninjago Movie [NJAGO] debuted in third place with $21.2 million, well...

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First trailer for Peter Rabbit

Sony has released the first trailer for the family film Peter Rabbit [PRABT] based on the classic children's tale.  James Corden [JCORD] voices the animated title character in the live-action hybrid film.  Directed by Will Gluck [WGLUC], Peter Rabbit hops into theaters on February 9th.

Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter's...

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First trailer for Isle of Dogs

Fox Searchlight has unleashed the first trailer for the stop-motion animated Isle of the Dogs [ISLDG] from filmmaker Wes Anderson [WANDE].  Featuring an all-star voice cast of his usual suspects, Isle of Dogs opens in theaters on  March 23rd

ISLE OF DOGS tells the story of ATARI KOBAYASHI, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When, by Executive Decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, Atari sets off alone in a miniature...

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First trailer for Tomb Raider

Warner Bros. has revealed the trailer for the franchise reboot of the action adventure  Tomb Raider [TOMB3] based on the videogame series.  Alicia Vikander [AVIKA] takes over the role of Lara Croft previously played by Angelina Jolie.  Tomb Raider returns to theaters on March 16th.

Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen.  Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic...

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First trailer for Just Getting Started

Broad Green has dropped the official trailer for the comedy Just Getting Started [VCAPR] starring Morgan Freeman [MFREE], Tommy Lee Jones [TLJON] and Rene Russo [RRUSS]. Previously titled VIlla Capri, Just Getting Started arrives in theaters on December 8th.

Morgan Freeman stars as DUKE DIVER, the freewheeling manager of the luxury Palm Springs resort, the Villa Capri. DIVER may have a mysterious past, but he’s a pro at making sure that life for the high-spirited residents is one big...

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First trailer for All I See Is You

Open Road has released the official trailer for the drama All I See Is You [AISIY] starring Blake Lively [BLIVE] and Jason Clarke [JCLAR].  Directed by Marc Forster [MFORS], All I See Is You will open in approximately 250 theaters on October 27th.

Gina (Blake Lively) and husband James (Jason Clarke) have an almost perfect marriage. After being blinded as a child in a nearly fatal car crash that claimed her parent’s lives, Gina depends on James to be her eyes—a dependence that appears to...

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Box Score: It buries the competition

Continuing to devour box office records in its second weekend, It [IT1] repeats with an estimated $60.0 million, down 51% from its debut. The horror film has massed $218.7 million, already the biggest total ever for September.

American Assassin [AMASN] opened in second place with $14.8 million.  The actioner received a B+ CinemaScore from an audience that was 55% male.

Mother! [MOTER] took the third spot, but with just $7.5 million.  The audience of 56% female and 82% over the age of 25...

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Whisper Numbers: It will dominate again

Two new wide releases will target the opposite sexes, but the blockbuster It [IT1] will easily repeat atop the weekend box office. Horror films are typically front-loaded, and an exisiting IP with a big fanbase looks to suffer the same fate. After its record-breaking opening, It could sink 58% in its second weekend to $51 million, which should be enough to cross $200 million after just 10 days.

Dylan O’Brien [DOBRI] stars as American Assassin [AMASN] based on the spy novel by Vince...

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