At 86 years old, Ridley Scott is on the cusp of yet another major blockbuster (Gladiator) and shows no sign of slowing down as a director. Not only that, but he's also got a robust slate of projects he's involved with through his Scott Free production company where he's a producer...
- 10/31/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Sharon went to get the evidence from the night Heather died on The Young and the Restless October 4 episode. Cameron whispered in her ear that it was time to make Daniel pay for the life he took. Presumably, that means Cassie’s, even though technically, that was an accident. However, what if Sharon isn’t framing Daniel?
The Real Target
Daniel’s (Michael Graziadei) actions caused Cassie (Camryn Grimes) to lose her life. Cassie is Sharon’s (Sharon Case) daughter, a daughter she was unable to protect the way she was able to protect Faith (Reylynn Caster) from Cameron (Linden Ashby).
More: Find out what happens next week on Y&R.
Sharon lost a daughter, so what if Sharon’s revenge is actually causing Daniel to lose his daughter? Lucy (Lily Brooks O’Briant). Perhaps Sharon is implicating Lucy in Heather’s (Vail Bloom) death instead of Daniel. That way, if...
The Real Target
Daniel’s (Michael Graziadei) actions caused Cassie (Camryn Grimes) to lose her life. Cassie is Sharon’s (Sharon Case) daughter, a daughter she was unable to protect the way she was able to protect Faith (Reylynn Caster) from Cameron (Linden Ashby).
More: Find out what happens next week on Y&R.
Sharon lost a daughter, so what if Sharon’s revenge is actually causing Daniel to lose his daughter? Lucy (Lily Brooks O’Briant). Perhaps Sharon is implicating Lucy in Heather’s (Vail Bloom) death instead of Daniel. That way, if...
- 10/4/2024
- by Rachel Dillin
- Soap Hub
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The late James Earl Jones was known for many things, chief among them his acting prowess and that incredible voice. But according to a new book, the actor didn’t always carry the bold and confident voice that he’s become known for.
That’s the premise behind “Ode to Grapefruit,” a new children’s book that chronicles the actor’s journey to the big screen, including overcoming...
The late James Earl Jones was known for many things, chief among them his acting prowess and that incredible voice. But according to a new book, the actor didn’t always carry the bold and confident voice that he’s become known for.
That’s the premise behind “Ode to Grapefruit,” a new children’s book that chronicles the actor’s journey to the big screen, including overcoming...
- 9/10/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Wilcha has spent decades in the film industry, yet found his career taking unexpected turns. Starting in his twenties as an ambitious documentarian, he made “The Target Shoots First,” a well-received look at his job in music marketing. But making a living as an independent filmmaker was difficult, so commercial work soon followed. Over the years, Wilcha tried starting other documentary projects but rarely finished them.
In “Flipside,” Wilcha revisits this path with reflection and humor. The film centers around a New Jersey record store where he worked as a teen, Flipside Records, that now struggles to stay relevant. Wilcha’s goal was to document the store’s history as it faced an uncertain future. Yet the film becomes much more, exploring Wilcha’s own journey from those early days with high ideals to his current life with a family and career in television commercials.
We learn of unfinished...
In “Flipside,” Wilcha revisits this path with reflection and humor. The film centers around a New Jersey record store where he worked as a teen, Flipside Records, that now struggles to stay relevant. Wilcha’s goal was to document the store’s history as it faced an uncertain future. Yet the film becomes much more, exploring Wilcha’s own journey from those early days with high ideals to his current life with a family and career in television commercials.
We learn of unfinished...
- 8/7/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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Deadpool & Wolverine is in theaters now, and the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman film is poised to do big numbers at the box office. Aside from some buzzed-about cameos and even a Taylor Swift endorsement, the Marvel flick is also making waves for its star-studded soundtrack, which features a new track from Stray Kids, plus throwback tunes from ‘NSync, Fergie and even Jackman himself.
Now, fans of...
Deadpool & Wolverine is in theaters now, and the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman film is poised to do big numbers at the box office. Aside from some buzzed-about cameos and even a Taylor Swift endorsement, the Marvel flick is also making waves for its star-studded soundtrack, which features a new track from Stray Kids, plus throwback tunes from ‘NSync, Fergie and even Jackman himself.
Now, fans of...
- 7/26/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers for Thursday, July 25 hint that the proverbial poop is about to hit the fan in Salem.
Coming Up On Days Of Our Lives
One character announces some life-changing news, while another mourns a bitter ending, and things are about to get messy for someone. Learn more about what to expect during Thursday’s show, below!
Nicole Dimera’s Life-Changing News
Dool spoilers for Thursday, July 25 indicate that Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker) will have some life-changing news for Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis).
Trending! Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Connie’s New Target, Bobby/Everett’s Life-ALTERing Attack?
Fans know that actress Ari Zucker’s last day on the show is Monday, July 29, so it looks like she’ll be telling her daughter that they are heading out of town.
Nicole likely wants to start a new chapter with Jude Brady (Oliver McLarty) out of Salem,...
Coming Up On Days Of Our Lives
One character announces some life-changing news, while another mourns a bitter ending, and things are about to get messy for someone. Learn more about what to expect during Thursday’s show, below!
Nicole Dimera’s Life-Changing News
Dool spoilers for Thursday, July 25 indicate that Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker) will have some life-changing news for Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis).
Trending! Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Connie’s New Target, Bobby/Everett’s Life-ALTERing Attack?
Fans know that actress Ari Zucker’s last day on the show is Monday, July 29, so it looks like she’ll be telling her daughter that they are heading out of town.
Nicole likely wants to start a new chapter with Jude Brady (Oliver McLarty) out of Salem,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Soap Opera Spy
Grant Hill, managing director of the USA Men’s National Basketball Team, expressed optimism about the squad’s prospects for the upcoming Paris Olympics, acknowledging the pressure of representing the nation on the global stage.
“Every USA basketball team has a target on their backs,” Hill told uInterview at the Team USA Media Summit. “We know we will be targeted, and teams will want to beat us.”
The former NBA star emphasized that this pressure motivates the players selected for the team. “That’s what these guys want. They want that responsibility, they want that pressure, they want to be on that stage,” Hill explained.
Team USA has dominated men’s basketball at the Olympics, winning four consecutive gold medals since 2008. However, their supremacy faced challenges at the 2020 Tokyo Games, where they lost to France in the opening game before rallying to claim gold.
Hill, who took over as managing director in 2021, succeeding Jerry Colangelo,...
“Every USA basketball team has a target on their backs,” Hill told uInterview at the Team USA Media Summit. “We know we will be targeted, and teams will want to beat us.”
The former NBA star emphasized that this pressure motivates the players selected for the team. “That’s what these guys want. They want that responsibility, they want that pressure, they want to be on that stage,” Hill explained.
Team USA has dominated men’s basketball at the Olympics, winning four consecutive gold medals since 2008. However, their supremacy faced challenges at the 2020 Tokyo Games, where they lost to France in the opening game before rallying to claim gold.
Hill, who took over as managing director in 2021, succeeding Jerry Colangelo,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Lauren Ramsey
- Uinterview
Filmmakers often say that they have to personalize their work. After all, they painstakingly devote at least two years of their lives to bring a film to fruition, but in the case of Tarot co-directors Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg, they turned what would normally be a genre exercise into something from the heart.
Tarot — which serves as the writer-directors’ feature directorial debut — is a supernatural horror film involving a group of college friends who, during a weekend getaway, crack open a cursed deck of tarot cards to learn their ominous horoscopes. The tarot card reading is reluctantly led by Harriet Slater’s Haley, who, like Halberg, is a Minnesota native, and shortly after the friend group returns to their Boston-area university, all hell breaks loose as each individual reading comes true in lethal fashion.
Haley’s sole reason for originally getting into tarot as a child was based on...
Tarot — which serves as the writer-directors’ feature directorial debut — is a supernatural horror film involving a group of college friends who, during a weekend getaway, crack open a cursed deck of tarot cards to learn their ominous horoscopes. The tarot card reading is reluctantly led by Harriet Slater’s Haley, who, like Halberg, is a Minnesota native, and shortly after the friend group returns to their Boston-area university, all hell breaks loose as each individual reading comes true in lethal fashion.
Haley’s sole reason for originally getting into tarot as a child was based on...
- 5/6/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates tease some intriguing predictions about the future of Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) and Billy Abbott’s (Jason Thompson) rollercoaster romance.
Their relationship has always been a tangled web of emotions, and it seems like fate has some surprises in store for them, despite the messy circumstances that brought them together.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – There Has Always Been Love And Care
Chelsea and Billy share a deep bond, no doubt about it, their relationship beginning in such a chaotic manner; he prevented Chelsea from jumping off the roof that one night.
Chelsea will forever appreciate his actions, but her feelings for Billy will forever be linked to her darkest moment; it’s more a codependent bond than true love.
Billy is a reminder of that difficult time for Chelsea, who was her savior, but it also forces her to...
Their relationship has always been a tangled web of emotions, and it seems like fate has some surprises in store for them, despite the messy circumstances that brought them together.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – There Has Always Been Love And Care
Chelsea and Billy share a deep bond, no doubt about it, their relationship beginning in such a chaotic manner; he prevented Chelsea from jumping off the roof that one night.
Chelsea will forever appreciate his actions, but her feelings for Billy will forever be linked to her darkest moment; it’s more a codependent bond than true love.
Billy is a reminder of that difficult time for Chelsea, who was her savior, but it also forces her to...
- 4/29/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of April 29, 2024 are here! Expect Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to deceive Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc).
Coming Up On The Young and The Restless
Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) video chat with Connor Newman (Judah Mackey).
Plus, Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) blames Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) for Harrison Abbott’s (Redding Munsell) kidnapping and trauma.
Victor Newman’s Deception
Y&R spoilers for the week of April 29 reveal that Victor told everyone that Jordan (Colleen Zenk) died. However, the truth is that Victor intercepted Nikki’s meeting with Jordan
When Jordan passed out, Victor somehow dragged her to a homemade prison cell. Victor probably plans on extracting intel from Jordan about Claire Grace’s (Hayley Erin) whereabouts. After all, if Jordan dies, then Claire might never get rescued.
Fans can expect Michael to question Victor about Jordan when they are alone.
Coming Up On The Young and The Restless
Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) video chat with Connor Newman (Judah Mackey).
Plus, Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) blames Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) for Harrison Abbott’s (Redding Munsell) kidnapping and trauma.
Victor Newman’s Deception
Y&R spoilers for the week of April 29 reveal that Victor told everyone that Jordan (Colleen Zenk) died. However, the truth is that Victor intercepted Nikki’s meeting with Jordan
When Jordan passed out, Victor somehow dragged her to a homemade prison cell. Victor probably plans on extracting intel from Jordan about Claire Grace’s (Hayley Erin) whereabouts. After all, if Jordan dies, then Claire might never get rescued.
Fans can expect Michael to question Victor about Jordan when they are alone.
- 4/28/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Celebrating The Soaps
A star-studded group of veteran “Saturday Night Live” guest hosts were on hand this evening to welcome Kristen Wiig into the “Five-Timers Club.” But much to Wiig’s chagrin, most of them haven’t matched her feat of actually hosting “SNL” five times.
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member made her fifth appearance as host — having previously hit the stage in 2013, 2016 and twice in 2020.
The stolen “SNL” valor actually began with a legit five-timer: Paul Rudd, on hand to welcome her from the audience..
“As a former cast member, it is very special,” Wiig said. “I’m really excited about getting my jacket tonight… they don’t just hand the jackets off to anyone.”
Well, not quite. Soon more stars came out: Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Martin Short and Ryan Gosling. None of whom haven actually hosted five times yet.
Damon, who has only hosted twice,...
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member made her fifth appearance as host — having previously hit the stage in 2013, 2016 and twice in 2020.
The stolen “SNL” valor actually began with a legit five-timer: Paul Rudd, on hand to welcome her from the audience..
“As a former cast member, it is very special,” Wiig said. “I’m really excited about getting my jacket tonight… they don’t just hand the jackets off to anyone.”
Well, not quite. Soon more stars came out: Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Martin Short and Ryan Gosling. None of whom haven actually hosted five times yet.
Damon, who has only hosted twice,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kristen Wiig is back as the Target Lady!
The beloved actress first originated the role in an episode of Saturday Night Live back in 2005 and she played the role nine times over the years, including when she hosted back in 2013.
Now, Target is actually paying Kristen to play the role for a new ad!
The ad has been timed for Target’s Circle Week.
“I’m on the clock and ready to rock!” Target Lady says in the ad. “It’s Target Circle Week!”
Keep reading to find out more…
Kristen is actually hosting this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live and we hope that she reprises the character in a live sketch once again. Watch the full teaser ad below!
Did you see that Kristen recently reunited with a former co-star?...
The beloved actress first originated the role in an episode of Saturday Night Live back in 2005 and she played the role nine times over the years, including when she hosted back in 2013.
Now, Target is actually paying Kristen to play the role for a new ad!
The ad has been timed for Target’s Circle Week.
“I’m on the clock and ready to rock!” Target Lady says in the ad. “It’s Target Circle Week!”
Keep reading to find out more…
Kristen is actually hosting this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live and we hope that she reprises the character in a live sketch once again. Watch the full teaser ad below!
Did you see that Kristen recently reunited with a former co-star?...
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Fresh off his work in Netflix’s One Day, Leo Woodall is now set to lead Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller ordered at Apple TV+ on Wednesday.
Spanning eight episodes, Prime Target stars Woodall (who also made a splash in The White Lotus‘ sophomore season) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant young math post-graduate on the verge of a major breakthrough: If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he’ll hold the key to every computer in the world.
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Spanning eight episodes, Prime Target stars Woodall (who also made a splash in The White Lotus‘ sophomore season) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant young math post-graduate on the verge of a major breakthrough: If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he’ll hold the key to every computer in the world.
More from TVLineApple's Invasion Renewed for Season 3The New Look's Ben Mendelsohn Talks Christian Dior's 'Ferocious Ambition' in...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Get ready for an exciting new episode of “The Curse of Oak Island” with Season 11 Episode 15, titled “On Target,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, on History. In this highly anticipated installment, viewers will witness a significant breakthrough as the Lagina brothers, after months of relentless effort, finally descend the Garden Shaft and reach the elusive tunnel they’ve been tirelessly chasing all year.
The discovery promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing quest to unlock the mysteries of Oak Island. As excitement mounts and anticipation builds, fans can expect gripping moments and thrilling revelations as the team delves deeper into the island’s secrets.
Don’t miss out on the suspense and intrigue of “On Target” as “The Curse of Oak Island” continues its captivating journey. Tune in to History at 9:00 Pm on February 20, 2024, for an episode that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The discovery promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing quest to unlock the mysteries of Oak Island. As excitement mounts and anticipation builds, fans can expect gripping moments and thrilling revelations as the team delves deeper into the island’s secrets.
Don’t miss out on the suspense and intrigue of “On Target” as “The Curse of Oak Island” continues its captivating journey. Tune in to History at 9:00 Pm on February 20, 2024, for an episode that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
- 2/14/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an intense and gripping episode of “All the Queen’s Men” as Season 2 Episode 13, titled “The Target,” unfolds on BET at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. In this installment, tensions rise and suspicions mount, promising a rollercoaster of drama and intrigue.
Madam finds herself at a crossroads, maintaining her unwavering faith in Doc despite the challenges that lie ahead. Meanwhile, Tommy becomes increasingly suspicious of Fuego, fearing potential sabotage that could shake the foundation of their operation. As Casanova’s scheme unfolds, unexpected hurdles arise, adding an extra layer of complexity to the unfolding narrative.
Amidst the turmoil, Patty’s jealousy reaches a boiling point, introducing personal dynamics that could have far-reaching consequences. With its compelling storyline and dynamic characters, “All the Queen’s Men” continues to captivate audiences, and this episode is bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Tune in for a night of suspense,...
Madam finds herself at a crossroads, maintaining her unwavering faith in Doc despite the challenges that lie ahead. Meanwhile, Tommy becomes increasingly suspicious of Fuego, fearing potential sabotage that could shake the foundation of their operation. As Casanova’s scheme unfolds, unexpected hurdles arise, adding an extra layer of complexity to the unfolding narrative.
Amidst the turmoil, Patty’s jealousy reaches a boiling point, introducing personal dynamics that could have far-reaching consequences. With its compelling storyline and dynamic characters, “All the Queen’s Men” continues to captivate audiences, and this episode is bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Tune in for a night of suspense,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Always trust the South Koreans to whip up nightmarish delights! Don’t Buy the Seller, directed by Park Hee-Kon, has all the qualities of a typical South Korean thriller, and it appears to be an extremely modern-day film. It deals with troubling things like online scamming, and what it shows is something that could be happening to any of us. It is so relevant that it might genuinely get to you. The film is quite a great, nail-biting experience, though, with a climax that is predictable but also makes sense. Let’s take a closer look at Don’t Buy the Seller.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In The Movie?
A young man’s dream of selling an almost new iMac goes horribly wrong when he invites the buyer to his house and gets brutally murdered. The buyer is obviously our villain, who has a sinister agenda. He puts all the stuff about the victim on the internet,...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In The Movie?
A young man’s dream of selling an almost new iMac goes horribly wrong when he invites the buyer to his house and gets brutally murdered. The buyer is obviously our villain, who has a sinister agenda. He puts all the stuff about the victim on the internet,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
The fervor among Boruto fans is reaching its peak as the release date for Boruto Chapter 85 approaches. Scheduled to hit the shelves on December 20, 2023, the chapter, titled “Target,” promises to build upon the intense narrative established in Boruto Chapter 84. While Boruto Chapter 85 spoilers have found their way onto the internet, providing enthusiasts with a tantalizing glimpse of what lies ahead, the official release is eagerly awaited.
Boruto Chapter 85: Target
The cover page of Boruto Chapter 85 showcases the enigmatic character Sasuke, setting the tone for what unfolds within the chapter.
The initial pages of Boruto Chapter 85 delve into a flashback, featuring a conversation between Sasuke and Boruto. The focus is on Boruto’s development of the “Uchiha” style, hinting at a unique technique. Sasuke emphasizes the importance of their training and drops cryptic hints about unresolved matters and a strange premonition.
Within the flashback, Sasuke and Boruto encounter Code, leading...
Boruto Chapter 85: Target
The cover page of Boruto Chapter 85 showcases the enigmatic character Sasuke, setting the tone for what unfolds within the chapter.
The initial pages of Boruto Chapter 85 delve into a flashback, featuring a conversation between Sasuke and Boruto. The focus is on Boruto’s development of the “Uchiha” style, hinting at a unique technique. Sasuke emphasizes the importance of their training and drops cryptic hints about unresolved matters and a strange premonition.
Within the flashback, Sasuke and Boruto encounter Code, leading...
- 12/18/2023
- by John Berty
- Anime Alert
John Woo’s maximalist style and taste for melodrama allowed him to ply his wares in Hollywood with far less friction than usually arises when an Asian auteur attempts to adapt their m.o. to meet American filmmaking demands. Despite issues with the more aggressive oversight of Hollywood execs, his Hard Target and Broken Arrow were both box office successes that, especially in the case of the former, retained a remarkable amount of Woo’s signature aesthetic flourishes and artistic philosophy. But the purest and maddest canvas on which he painted one of his American yarns remains Face/Off, a film that magnifies the over-the-top methods of its lead actors as adroitly as his Heroic Bloodshed films reflected the practiced cool of Chow Yun-fat.
Apart from a brief, functional opening flashback that introduces the personal connection between F.B.I. agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) and career criminal Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage...
Apart from a brief, functional opening flashback that introduces the personal connection between F.B.I. agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) and career criminal Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage...
- 12/17/2023
- by Jake Cole
- Slant Magazine
Action maestro John Woo is back with a vengeance this holiday season. He has an ambitious, Christmas-themed, mayhem-filled action movie, Silent Night, starring Joel Kinnaman, where there is no dialogue. Woo has been making the rounds in promoting the film, and The New Yorker recently caught up with the Hard Boiled director. While there are many Woo purists who feel there is a disconnect between his Hong Kong classics like A Better Tomorrow and The Killer and his films in the West, the Mission: Impossible 2 director reflects on his emigration to Hollywood and how he adapted to it.
Woo was given the perfect transition with a Jean-Claude Van Damme action vehicle — the 1993 film Hard Target. As Jackie Chan once expressed, it was a jarring change in how Hollywood productions differed from Hong Kong productions, and John Woo definitely shared the shocking experience. Working on Hard Target, Woo stated, “I...
Woo was given the perfect transition with a Jean-Claude Van Damme action vehicle — the 1993 film Hard Target. As Jackie Chan once expressed, it was a jarring change in how Hollywood productions differed from Hong Kong productions, and John Woo definitely shared the shocking experience. Working on Hard Target, Woo stated, “I...
- 11/21/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The action film starring Shin Hae-sun is set for a release in Korea in October.
South Korean sales company Finecut has closed deals across Asia for vigilante action film Brave Citizen, ahead of its local release on October 25.
Theatrical distribution deals have been secured for Japan (Kadokawa K+), Taiwan (Moviecloud) and Vietnam (Lumix Media). An additional inflight deal has been closed with Kairos Distribution.
Directed by Park Jin-pyo (Voice Of A Murderer), the film is presented by Content Wavve, one of the leading Ott platforms in South Korea.
It is based on a webtoon of the same name, which was...
South Korean sales company Finecut has closed deals across Asia for vigilante action film Brave Citizen, ahead of its local release on October 25.
Theatrical distribution deals have been secured for Japan (Kadokawa K+), Taiwan (Moviecloud) and Vietnam (Lumix Media). An additional inflight deal has been closed with Kairos Distribution.
Directed by Park Jin-pyo (Voice Of A Murderer), the film is presented by Content Wavve, one of the leading Ott platforms in South Korea.
It is based on a webtoon of the same name, which was...
- 10/7/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Two Hollywood new releases, “A Haunting in Venice” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem” failed to make much of an impression on the South Korean box office in their opening weekend. Instead, local fantasy drama “Sleep” headed the chart for a second time.
“Sleep” earned $2.38 million in its second weekend, a creditably modest 20% weekend-on-weekend decline, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Its market share held up decently too, at 39%. After 12 days in Korean cinemas the Cannes title has earned $7.67 million.
But the competition was weak. “A Haunting in Venice” was the week’s top new release, but it failed to reach the $1 million mark. Between Friday and Sunday, it earned $676,000 and over its opening five days made $980,000).
The nationwide box office aggregate was the second weakest weekend of 2023, coming in at a flimsy $6.15 million. Historically, mid-September is often a weak...
“Sleep” earned $2.38 million in its second weekend, a creditably modest 20% weekend-on-weekend decline, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Its market share held up decently too, at 39%. After 12 days in Korean cinemas the Cannes title has earned $7.67 million.
But the competition was weak. “A Haunting in Venice” was the week’s top new release, but it failed to reach the $1 million mark. Between Friday and Sunday, it earned $676,000 and over its opening five days made $980,000).
The nationwide box office aggregate was the second weakest weekend of 2023, coming in at a flimsy $6.15 million. Historically, mid-September is often a weak...
- 9/18/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The South Korean box office got a new chart topper with mystery drama “Sleep,” but the weekend was a sleepy affair.
“Sleep” earned $2.97 million over the weekend, according to Friday to Sunday data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Over its full opening five days, it grossed $3.97 million.
The film, which had its world premiere in Cannes in May, is the tale of a newly-married couple whose relationship is challenged by the man’s nightly disturbances, in which he claims that someone else is inside him. “Sleep” is directed by Jason Yu and produced by Lewis Kim at Lewis Pictures.
The top-ranked new release meant that “Oppenheimer” slipped to second place after three weeks on top. “Oppenheimer” earned $1.09 million to expand its cumulative total in Korea to $24.0 million. That is now the tenth highest score of 2023.
“Concrete Utopia,” the disaster action-drama that is Korea’s Oscars contender,...
“Sleep” earned $2.97 million over the weekend, according to Friday to Sunday data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Over its full opening five days, it grossed $3.97 million.
The film, which had its world premiere in Cannes in May, is the tale of a newly-married couple whose relationship is challenged by the man’s nightly disturbances, in which he claims that someone else is inside him. “Sleep” is directed by Jason Yu and produced by Lewis Kim at Lewis Pictures.
The top-ranked new release meant that “Oppenheimer” slipped to second place after three weeks on top. “Oppenheimer” earned $1.09 million to expand its cumulative total in Korea to $24.0 million. That is now the tenth highest score of 2023.
“Concrete Utopia,” the disaster action-drama that is Korea’s Oscars contender,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
It was 22 years ago that Skip Hollandsworth wrote a Texas Monthly article about Gary Johnson, a school teacher who moonlights as a hit man who doesn’t kill people. Now if that doesn’t sound like the formula for a hit movie, you may understand why it has taken so long for Gary’s story to make it to the silver screen — so long in fact that its subject passed away before he could hit the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival, where the film is having its world premiere tonight.
Nevertheless, Glen Powell never forgot the story and has teamed with Richard Linklater to finally tell it, though it is only “loosely” based on the original article. Certain details in the screenplay co-written by Linklater and Powell are made up, and those are the details that actually help make this a hilarious winner, as well as perhaps Linklater...
Nevertheless, Glen Powell never forgot the story and has teamed with Richard Linklater to finally tell it, though it is only “loosely” based on the original article. Certain details in the screenplay co-written by Linklater and Powell are made up, and those are the details that actually help make this a hilarious winner, as well as perhaps Linklater...
- 9/5/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
“Oppenheimer” remained the top performing film in South Korea for the third successive weekend. It earned $2.04 million for a 19-day cumulative total of $22.4 million.
The row of wins for “Oppenheimer” demonstrates again Korean audiences appreciation of top acting skills. But it also exposes the weakened selection of competing titles in the Korean market.
The top-ranked new release title was the drama thriller “Don’t Buy the Seller,” which landed in second position, according to weekend data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). It scored just $1.27 million over the weekend and $1.87 million over its opening five days.
That weakness pulled the nationwide cinema box office aggregate below trend and below $10 million for the second successive weekend. Takings across all cinemas between Friday and Sunday were just $7.21 million, down from $9.95 million a week earlier.
Previously, Korean cinemas had enjoyed weekend gross revenues of more than $10 million for the 16 weeks,...
The row of wins for “Oppenheimer” demonstrates again Korean audiences appreciation of top acting skills. But it also exposes the weakened selection of competing titles in the Korean market.
The top-ranked new release title was the drama thriller “Don’t Buy the Seller,” which landed in second position, according to weekend data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). It scored just $1.27 million over the weekend and $1.87 million over its opening five days.
That weakness pulled the nationwide cinema box office aggregate below trend and below $10 million for the second successive weekend. Takings across all cinemas between Friday and Sunday were just $7.21 million, down from $9.95 million a week earlier.
Previously, Korean cinemas had enjoyed weekend gross revenues of more than $10 million for the 16 weeks,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
In principle, using the rainy-day, kitchen-sink post-rock of Manchester band The Smiths so prominently in a film like The Killer seems incredibly perverse, given that it’s an exotic, globe-trotting thriller about an American assassin. But in reality, it’s actually a very sound choice indeed: legend has it that the band’s singer, Morrissey, had two reasons for naming his band so, the first being that “Smith” is one of the most common and thus unremarkable surnames in the world. The second, and much more subversive theory, suggests that it’s also a reference to David and Maureen Smith, brother-in-law and sister of ’60s serial killer Myra Hindley, the snappily dressed couple whose testimony blew open the Moors Murderers case and whose beatnik likenesses adorn the cover of Sonic Youth’s 1990 album “Goo”.
There’s a slight chance David Fincher and his creative team may not know these things,...
There’s a slight chance David Fincher and his creative team may not know these things,...
- 9/3/2023
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
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