Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films ft Damsel ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The list of Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films is now out. The list includes only English movies; dated from March 4 to March 10, 2024. Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel sits at the top of the list. The movie released on the streaming platform on March 8, 2024, and within two days, it surpassed Code 8 Part II, which was at the top from February 26 to March 3. The streaming platform released the new list recently.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel was released on Women’s Day with a twist to the fairytale of “damsel in distress”. Millie plays Elodie, who is married off to a Prince whose family sacrifices her due to a ruthless ancestral ritual. Elodie has to fight a fire-spitting dragon and save herself. The Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directorial also stars Ray Winstone, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Robin Wright and others.
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The list of Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films is now out. The list includes only English movies; dated from March 4 to March 10, 2024. Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel sits at the top of the list. The movie released on the streaming platform on March 8, 2024, and within two days, it surpassed Code 8 Part II, which was at the top from February 26 to March 3. The streaming platform released the new list recently.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel was released on Women’s Day with a twist to the fairytale of “damsel in distress”. Millie plays Elodie, who is married off to a Prince whose family sacrifices her due to a ruthless ancestral ritual. Elodie has to fight a fire-spitting dragon and save herself. The Juan Carlos Fresnadillo directorial also stars Ray Winstone, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Robin Wright and others.
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- 3/13/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Chris Meledandri’s Illumination and video game giant Nintendo have partnered on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. with theatrical release set for April 3, 2026 in the U.S. and international markets.
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will direct from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel.
The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal.
Illumination founder and CEO Melendantri and Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director, Fellow of Nintendo, will produce.
Illumination it “is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world’s most popular franchises.”
“By getting...
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will direct from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel.
The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal.
Illumination founder and CEO Melendantri and Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director, Fellow of Nintendo, will produce.
Illumination it “is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world’s most popular franchises.”
“By getting...
- 3/10/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Illumination and Nintendo will join forces to produce a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
The companies previously partnered on last year’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed more than $1.3 billion and became the second highest-grossing movie of 2023. It’s unclear which fanciful characters the new film will focus on — be they plumbers, princesses, Koopas or other residents of the Mushroom Kingdom — and the partners are not using the word “sequel.” However, the companies did specify that the movie will be released in theaters on April 3, 2026, in the U.S. and additional markets globally. It will be unveiled in other territories throughout April.
The film will be produced by Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, and Shigeru Miyamoto, representative director and fellow of Nintendo and one of the most famous figures in gaming. The close collaboration between the filmmakers and Miyamoto is...
The companies previously partnered on last year’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed more than $1.3 billion and became the second highest-grossing movie of 2023. It’s unclear which fanciful characters the new film will focus on — be they plumbers, princesses, Koopas or other residents of the Mushroom Kingdom — and the partners are not using the word “sequel.” However, the companies did specify that the movie will be released in theaters on April 3, 2026, in the U.S. and additional markets globally. It will be unveiled in other territories throughout April.
The film will be produced by Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, and Shigeru Miyamoto, representative director and fellow of Nintendo and one of the most famous figures in gaming. The close collaboration between the filmmakers and Miyamoto is...
- 3/10/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Jim Carrey's best comedies showcase his unique talents, combining broad slapstick with hilarious line deliveries. Even in his more serious films, Carrey injects his unique style of humor, making his performances standout. Carrey's best characters aren't always larger-than-life caricatures. He can play nuanced, relatable characters when needed.
Jim Carrey has a long list of brilliant performances in both comedies and dramas, and his best comedies showcase his unique talents. Carrey first established himself as a leading man in the 1990s with raucous comedies such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask. Later in his career, he showed that he was just as talented in dramatic roles, appearing in critically acclaimed character-driven films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Even in his more serious works, Carrey is able to inject his unique style of humor.
Jim Carrey's comedy is known for broad strokes - outrageous slapstick, bursts of...
Jim Carrey has a long list of brilliant performances in both comedies and dramas, and his best comedies showcase his unique talents. Carrey first established himself as a leading man in the 1990s with raucous comedies such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask. Later in his career, he showed that he was just as talented in dramatic roles, appearing in critically acclaimed character-driven films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Even in his more serious works, Carrey is able to inject his unique style of humor.
Jim Carrey's comedy is known for broad strokes - outrageous slapstick, bursts of...
- 2/7/2024
- by Ben Protheroe
- ScreenRant.com
The streaming gods have smiled on Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
The Disney+ series based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling books opened to a good-sized audience in the week before Christmas. The first two episodes, which debuted the evening of Dec. 19, drew about 572 million minutes of watch time, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings. With a combined run time of 80 minutes, that works out to about 7.15 million complete runs (or “views” as currently defined by much of the industry) of the two episodes in the United States.
Disney had earlier said that the first episode had earned 13.3 million views worldwide — equivalent to a little more than 505 million minutes — over its first six days. The Nielsen figures for the premiere put Percy Jackson ahead of Disney+’s last two Marvel premieres, Secret Invasion (461 million minutes) and season two of Loki (446 million), in total viewing time.
Prime Video’s Reacher moved up to the overall No.
The Disney+ series based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling books opened to a good-sized audience in the week before Christmas. The first two episodes, which debuted the evening of Dec. 19, drew about 572 million minutes of watch time, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings. With a combined run time of 80 minutes, that works out to about 7.15 million complete runs (or “views” as currently defined by much of the industry) of the two episodes in the United States.
Disney had earlier said that the first episode had earned 13.3 million views worldwide — equivalent to a little more than 505 million minutes — over its first six days. The Nielsen figures for the premiere put Percy Jackson ahead of Disney+’s last two Marvel premieres, Secret Invasion (461 million minutes) and season two of Loki (446 million), in total viewing time.
Prime Video’s Reacher moved up to the overall No.
- 1/18/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Reacher began its second season with big viewing-time numbers, cementing its status as one of the most popular shows on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The series based on Lee Child’s novels had 1.69 billion minutes of watch time for the week of Dec. 11-17; season two’s first three episodes debuted Dec. 15 (viewing time for the week also includes the eight episodes of season one). That’s within 10 percent of Reacher’s total for its series premiere week (1.84 billion minutes) in February 2022, when Prime Video released the entire season at once. Season two is on a weekly release pattern after the opening three-episode salvo.
The 1.69 billion minutes for Reacher put the series in second place overall in Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week. Netflix’s movie Leave the World Behind repeated as the overall No. 1 title, edging up to 1.95 billion minutes of viewing from 1.92 billion the previous week.
The...
The series based on Lee Child’s novels had 1.69 billion minutes of watch time for the week of Dec. 11-17; season two’s first three episodes debuted Dec. 15 (viewing time for the week also includes the eight episodes of season one). That’s within 10 percent of Reacher’s total for its series premiere week (1.84 billion minutes) in February 2022, when Prime Video released the entire season at once. Season two is on a weekly release pattern after the opening three-episode salvo.
The 1.69 billion minutes for Reacher put the series in second place overall in Nielsen’s streaming rankings for the week. Netflix’s movie Leave the World Behind repeated as the overall No. 1 title, edging up to 1.95 billion minutes of viewing from 1.92 billion the previous week.
The...
- 1/11/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three weeks after premiering on Netflix, Young Sheldon has ascended to the most watched show on streaming platforms in the United States. A platform switch to Netflix also sent The Super Mario Bros. Movie to its biggest streaming week to date.
The two titles, which rank second and third on Nielsen’s streaming chart for the week of Dec. 4-10, are the latest examples of Netflix’s multiplying power. Young Sheldon had 1.63 billion minutes of viewing on Netflix and Max for the week, after recording 1.85 billion minutes a week earlier and 963 million for its first week on both platforms. The Big Bang Theory prequel had never charted before the past three weeks (it was previously exclusive to Max) and has easily surpassed its parent show in viewing time all three weeks. The Big Bang Theory had 592 million minutes of watch time on Max for Dec. 4-10.
Similarly, The Super Mario Bros. Movie...
The two titles, which rank second and third on Nielsen’s streaming chart for the week of Dec. 4-10, are the latest examples of Netflix’s multiplying power. Young Sheldon had 1.63 billion minutes of viewing on Netflix and Max for the week, after recording 1.85 billion minutes a week earlier and 963 million for its first week on both platforms. The Big Bang Theory prequel had never charted before the past three weeks (it was previously exclusive to Max) and has easily surpassed its parent show in viewing time all three weeks. The Big Bang Theory had 592 million minutes of watch time on Max for Dec. 4-10.
Similarly, The Super Mario Bros. Movie...
- 1/4/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On January 1, 2024, the original incarnation of Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, entered into the public domain. Steamboat Willie, born in 1928, is the crown jewel of thousands of pieces of intellectual property that have just seen their copyright expire, a crop that also includes the original German version of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando,” an iteration of Peter Pan, and more.
Monday’s date had been circled on the calendar of many opportunistic filmmakers, and not 48 hours after New Year’s Eve turned to New Year’s Day, several Steamboat Willie-inspired projects — all of them some iteration of twisted, slasher horror — have been announced. This one already put out a trailer, this one (from the guy who did a horror parody of “The Grinch”) put out a press release, and this one is a horror video game based on Mickey — er, Willie — the most popular cartoon character in the world.
Monday’s date had been circled on the calendar of many opportunistic filmmakers, and not 48 hours after New Year’s Eve turned to New Year’s Day, several Steamboat Willie-inspired projects — all of them some iteration of twisted, slasher horror — have been announced. This one already put out a trailer, this one (from the guy who did a horror parody of “The Grinch”) put out a press release, and this one is a horror video game based on Mickey — er, Willie — the most popular cartoon character in the world.
- 1/2/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Mickey Mouse is out for blood in a new parody horror film.
Disney's iconic 1928 classic cartoon "Steamboat Willie", starring Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain on Monday. Per Variety, indie productions are scrambling to adapt the cartoon in a myriad of ways. Director Steven Lamorte is set to begin production on his own version of Steamboat Willie in the spring; the untitled project is set to follow a group of ferry passengers as they are chased by a terrifying mouse on a murderous rampage.
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Speaking about his upcoming project during a press release, Lamorte remarked that “Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure,...
Disney's iconic 1928 classic cartoon "Steamboat Willie", starring Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain on Monday. Per Variety, indie productions are scrambling to adapt the cartoon in a myriad of ways. Director Steven Lamorte is set to begin production on his own version of Steamboat Willie in the spring; the untitled project is set to follow a group of ferry passengers as they are chased by a terrifying mouse on a murderous rampage.
Related A Twisted Simpsons Parody Highlighted Hitman's Bizarre 'Santa Contract' We continue our countdown of your picks for the greatest Christmas comic stories with Garth Ennis and John McCrea's twisted "Santa Contract" A Plethora of Parodies Puts Disney on Defense
Speaking about his upcoming project during a press release, Lamorte remarked that “Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Gabriella Mendez
- Comic Book Resources
Quick Links Gru Was Initially Too Annoyingly Evil in Despicable Me Hop Was a Flop & Is Still Illumination's Only Live-Action Project The Lorax Was Illumination's First Time In IMAX Tree-d Despicable Me 2's Complex Special Effects Crashed Illumination's Hardware Minions Was Inspired By a Theme Park Ride The Secret Life of Pets Was Supposed to Be a Murder Mystery Sing Was Originally Called Something Else Despicable Me 3 Doesn't Feature The Same Agnes The Grinch Was Almost British The Secret Life Of Pets 2 Was Inspired By Warner Bros. Cartoons
Illumination Entertainment has become one of the biggest and most influential animation studios in the world with movies like Despicable Me and The Grinch. Their blend of family-friendly comedy, gorgeous 3D animation, and deep world-building has led to an array of massive, original franchises. The studio has recently produced Migration, which Illumination hopes continues the trend of growth after The Super Mario Bros. Movie...
Illumination Entertainment has become one of the biggest and most influential animation studios in the world with movies like Despicable Me and The Grinch. Their blend of family-friendly comedy, gorgeous 3D animation, and deep world-building has led to an array of massive, original franchises. The studio has recently produced Migration, which Illumination hopes continues the trend of growth after The Super Mario Bros. Movie...
- 12/31/2023
- by George Chrysostomou
- Comic Book Resources
Before Netflix started decimating its production teams, and canceling every show, it was once the land of second opportunities. The streaming platform not only produced great shows, but also offered a place where underappreciated and underseen titles could finally find an audience. In the case of TV shows, some even got a chance to finish their stories. "Breaking Bad" became a global hit thanks to people being able to binge on Netflix, and "Arrested Development" was brought back to life almost a decade after being canceled, as were "Lucifer" and "Manifest."
Sadly, the streamer doesn't seem to be in the business of reviving titles anymore, and Netflix originals often get scant promotion and slip under the radar. And yet, the platform does still provide a platform for underappreciated titles to find a larger audience even years after their initial release. Case in point: the sudden resurgence in popularity of "The Book of Life,...
Sadly, the streamer doesn't seem to be in the business of reviving titles anymore, and Netflix originals often get scant promotion and slip under the radar. And yet, the platform does still provide a platform for underappreciated titles to find a larger audience even years after their initial release. Case in point: the sudden resurgence in popularity of "The Book of Life,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The Marine is back in action, finding new popularity on Netflix almost two decades after release.
Originally hitting theaters in 2006, The Marine featured John Cena in his very first starring role. It was not a huge success upon release, earning less than $23 million worldwide against a $15 million budget. More than 17 years after its theatrical release, however, the film has cracked the global Top 10 rankings for movies streaming on Netflix for the week of Dec. 18-24. It ranked at No. 10 with 7.6 million hours viewed and 5 million views. According to Netflix, one "view" is the total viewing hours divided by the length of the series.
Related John Cena Discusses Peacemaker's Future in the DC Universe Actor John Cena plays coy about his future in James Gunn's DC Universe beyond the upcoming second season of his Max series, Peacemaker.
On the other end of the list was Zack Snyder's new film,...
Originally hitting theaters in 2006, The Marine featured John Cena in his very first starring role. It was not a huge success upon release, earning less than $23 million worldwide against a $15 million budget. More than 17 years after its theatrical release, however, the film has cracked the global Top 10 rankings for movies streaming on Netflix for the week of Dec. 18-24. It ranked at No. 10 with 7.6 million hours viewed and 5 million views. According to Netflix, one "view" is the total viewing hours divided by the length of the series.
Related John Cena Discusses Peacemaker's Future in the DC Universe Actor John Cena plays coy about his future in James Gunn's DC Universe beyond the upcoming second season of his Max series, Peacemaker.
On the other end of the list was Zack Snyder's new film,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Netflix’s Top-10 Most-Viewed Films: Weekly List ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Another week, and Netflix is also here with the list of Top-10 Most-Viewed Films. Zack Snyder’s much-awaited film Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire came out a few days back and has already made its place in the Top-10 Global list of the popular streaming platform. Films like The Super Mario Bros Movie, Leo, Family Switch, and others have also secured places on the list.
The film features Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunman, Charlotte Maggi, Ed Skrein, Anthony Hopkins, and Ray Fisher in crucial roles. People who have been fans of Snyder’s works, namely the Justice League, 300, and others, waited eagerly for it.
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire by Zack Snyder earned the #1 position on Netflix’s Top-10 Most-Viewed Films list in its debut week, dethroning Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali’s Leave the World Behind.
Another week, and Netflix is also here with the list of Top-10 Most-Viewed Films. Zack Snyder’s much-awaited film Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire came out a few days back and has already made its place in the Top-10 Global list of the popular streaming platform. Films like The Super Mario Bros Movie, Leo, Family Switch, and others have also secured places on the list.
The film features Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunman, Charlotte Maggi, Ed Skrein, Anthony Hopkins, and Ray Fisher in crucial roles. People who have been fans of Snyder’s works, namely the Justice League, 300, and others, waited eagerly for it.
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire by Zack Snyder earned the #1 position on Netflix’s Top-10 Most-Viewed Films list in its debut week, dethroning Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali’s Leave the World Behind.
- 12/28/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
What are Travis Kelce’s favorite movies on the list? Between the season of holidays and the festive vibe of Christmas, when everyone is just busy enjoying their vacations with the cold breeze of December Travis Kelce also made some comments about his plans regarding this Christmas Eve.
He revealed that he is currently loving the whole cosy environment with gentle cold air, socks pulled up with sweaters and with hot cocoa he is just loving this side of fuzzy December which gives an extra touch of good dose for his holidays.
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Travis Kelce Reveals His Favorite Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays!
Recently on Travis Kelce’s aptly titled podcast ‘New Heights’, he revealed his second side, along with his brother Jason, Kelce revealed his fun-loving side not forgetting his marvelous performances in many hit movies including ‘Elf,’ ‘Home Alone,...
He revealed that he is currently loving the whole cosy environment with gentle cold air, socks pulled up with sweaters and with hot cocoa he is just loving this side of fuzzy December which gives an extra touch of good dose for his holidays.
Also Read: Who Will Replace Jonathan Majors as Kang?
Travis Kelce Reveals His Favorite Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays!
Recently on Travis Kelce’s aptly titled podcast ‘New Heights’, he revealed his second side, along with his brother Jason, Kelce revealed his fun-loving side not forgetting his marvelous performances in many hit movies including ‘Elf,’ ‘Home Alone,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Swati Kumari
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Christmas Holiday Films Box Office Ranked: From Highest-Grossing $285 Million Home Alone To Least-Grossing Elf (Picture Credit: IMDb)
As the Holiday season has officially started, we’ve got you covered for most of the days. If you need a relaxing couch session or want to spend time with your TV or laptop screens, we have the perfect list of the highest-grossing Christmas films ever.
Recently, while Bruce Willis ended the long pending debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas film or not to Home Alone 3’s fan-made trailer starring Macaulay Culkin going viral on the internet, people are talking about the Christmas classics we’ve loved watching growing up, on Christmas or otherwise.
We’ve curated the list of top 5 highest-grossing films based on the theme of Christmas, which have raked in millions at the box office. While these films are yet again jumping the popularity charts, here’s...
As the Holiday season has officially started, we’ve got you covered for most of the days. If you need a relaxing couch session or want to spend time with your TV or laptop screens, we have the perfect list of the highest-grossing Christmas films ever.
Recently, while Bruce Willis ended the long pending debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas film or not to Home Alone 3’s fan-made trailer starring Macaulay Culkin going viral on the internet, people are talking about the Christmas classics we’ve loved watching growing up, on Christmas or otherwise.
We’ve curated the list of top 5 highest-grossing films based on the theme of Christmas, which have raked in millions at the box office. While these films are yet again jumping the popularity charts, here’s...
- 12/25/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Jim Carrey has previously opened up about how difficult it was filming How The Grinch Stole Christmas and how he nearly quit the film!
The now 61-year-old made an appearance on The Graham Norton Show several years ago and his comments about filming as the Grinch are resurfacing from that interview, with everyone tuning in to watch the holiday film during the Christmas weekend.
Keep reading to find out more…
Jim opened up about what it was like getting into the Grinch costume and makeup, which took eight and a half hours to do on the first day, said it was like “being buried alive every day.” It caused him to almost quit.
“I went back to my trailer and put my leg through the wall and I told [director] Ron Howard I couldn’t do the movie,” Jim shared during his appearance.
He also said that producer Brian Grazer suggested...
The now 61-year-old made an appearance on The Graham Norton Show several years ago and his comments about filming as the Grinch are resurfacing from that interview, with everyone tuning in to watch the holiday film during the Christmas weekend.
Keep reading to find out more…
Jim opened up about what it was like getting into the Grinch costume and makeup, which took eight and a half hours to do on the first day, said it was like “being buried alive every day.” It caused him to almost quit.
“I went back to my trailer and put my leg through the wall and I told [director] Ron Howard I couldn’t do the movie,” Jim shared during his appearance.
He also said that producer Brian Grazer suggested...
- 12/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get swept into our normal “Christmas movie routines” where we rewatch classics such as Home Alone, Elf, The Grinch, and all the other usual suspects. This year, maybe take your pick of some of the best Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite genre shows to celebrate your holiday cheer! Television shows are known for having Christmas and holiday themed episodes, sometimes going so far as to include Santa or offering a play on traditional Christmas stories like A Christmas Carol or The Grinch. From aliens, demons, and ghosts to superheroes, and spies, there’s a little holiday spirit here for everyone.
- 12/24/2023
- by Michael John Petty
- Collider.com
The Grinch's heart growing three sizes is actually a sign of a health issue called cardiomyopathy. Exercise is beneficial for the heart and does not cause it to grow abnormally. A thickened heart muscle is dangerous and can result in weakness and difficulty breathing.
The Grinch may have a health condition, according to one doctor's response to How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Based on Dr. Seuss' book of the same name, the TV special was released in 1966 and would go on to spawn multiple remakes. That includes 2018's Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and 2000's live-action How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The original remains a Christmas classic, regularly airing on TV every holiday season. It tells the touching story of the Grinch discovering the true meaning of Christmas, and the joy makes his heart grow three sizes.
Unfortunately, a growing heart is actually a sign of an underlying health issue.
The Grinch may have a health condition, according to one doctor's response to How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Based on Dr. Seuss' book of the same name, the TV special was released in 1966 and would go on to spawn multiple remakes. That includes 2018's Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and 2000's live-action How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The original remains a Christmas classic, regularly airing on TV every holiday season. It tells the touching story of the Grinch discovering the true meaning of Christmas, and the joy makes his heart grow three sizes.
Unfortunately, a growing heart is actually a sign of an underlying health issue.
- 12/24/2023
- by Lukas Shayo
- ScreenRant.com
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
A Christmas Story by Dkng Studios
Christmas Vacation by John Dunn
The Grinch by Roman
Home Alone by Phil Shelly
It’s A Wonderful Life by Laurent Durieux
Jingle All The Way...
A Christmas Story by Dkng Studios
Christmas Vacation by John Dunn
The Grinch by Roman
Home Alone by Phil Shelly
It’s A Wonderful Life by Laurent Durieux
Jingle All The Way...
- 12/23/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Social media users recently marveled that last month marked 20 years since three modern Christmas favorites — New Line’s Elf, Universal’s Love Actually and Miramax’s Bad Santa — all hit theaters within weeks of each other. Two decades later, you don’t need to feel like a cotton-headed ninny-muggins if you’re among those wondering why studios don’t release holiday theatrical offerings in the way they once did.
Although most Christmas films don’t tend to follow the path of, say, 1990’s Home Alone, which topped the domestic box office for a whopping 12 straight weeks, they had typically been a staple of the release calendar, with a handful of titles hitting theaters annually, as recently as the late 2010s. That list includes such 2016 theatrical offerings as Almost Christmas, Bad Santa 2, Office Christmas Party and Why Him?, followed by 2017’s Daddy’s Home 2, A Bad Moms Christmas and animated...
Although most Christmas films don’t tend to follow the path of, say, 1990’s Home Alone, which topped the domestic box office for a whopping 12 straight weeks, they had typically been a staple of the release calendar, with a handful of titles hitting theaters annually, as recently as the late 2010s. That list includes such 2016 theatrical offerings as Almost Christmas, Bad Santa 2, Office Christmas Party and Why Him?, followed by 2017’s Daddy’s Home 2, A Bad Moms Christmas and animated...
- 12/23/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBCUniversal has led the way in terms of holiday season programming. Beginning with record viewership of the annual Macy’s Parade and other ratings wins along the way, the company has boasted a total of 82 million viewers of its holiday programming across NBC and Peacock since Thanksgiving, according to the most current measurement available.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was the No. 1 program contributing to that total, as the event has remained the most-watched non-news and non-sports program on all of television since 2021. After debuting to 28.5 million viewers, it has since reached 40 million viewers.
NBCU’s next four most-watched holiday programs of the year are the NFL game between San Francisco and Seattle on Thanksgiving night (33 million viewers), “National Dog Show” (21 million viewers), “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (12 million viewers) and “Christmas at the Opry” (8 million viewers).
“Our approach to the holiday season has always been about creating moments that become festive traditions,...
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was the No. 1 program contributing to that total, as the event has remained the most-watched non-news and non-sports program on all of television since 2021. After debuting to 28.5 million viewers, it has since reached 40 million viewers.
NBCU’s next four most-watched holiday programs of the year are the NFL game between San Francisco and Seattle on Thanksgiving night (33 million viewers), “National Dog Show” (21 million viewers), “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (12 million viewers) and “Christmas at the Opry” (8 million viewers).
“Our approach to the holiday season has always been about creating moments that become festive traditions,...
- 12/22/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Squid Game: The Challenge may not be as big as the show that inspired it, but the competition series still got off to a very strong start.
Netflix’s unscripted offshoot of its most popular series of all time scored a strong opening in the Nielsen streaming rankings for Thanksgiving week. Adam Sandler’s animated movie Leo claimed the top spot overall, and Young Sheldon also joined the top 10 after making its Netflix debut.
Squid Game: The Challenge drew 1.42 billion minutes of viewing in the United States for the week of Nov. 20-26. It was the top streaming series for the week, beating out Bluey (1.17 billion minutes) on Disney+, and finished second overall behind the 1.53 billion minutes for Leo.
The Crown, which finished first overall the previous week, slipped to second among originals with 835 million minutes of viewing, an 11.5 percent decline from a week earlier. Disney+’s The Santa Clauses...
Netflix’s unscripted offshoot of its most popular series of all time scored a strong opening in the Nielsen streaming rankings for Thanksgiving week. Adam Sandler’s animated movie Leo claimed the top spot overall, and Young Sheldon also joined the top 10 after making its Netflix debut.
Squid Game: The Challenge drew 1.42 billion minutes of viewing in the United States for the week of Nov. 20-26. It was the top streaming series for the week, beating out Bluey (1.17 billion minutes) on Disney+, and finished second overall behind the 1.53 billion minutes for Leo.
The Crown, which finished first overall the previous week, slipped to second among originals with 835 million minutes of viewing, an 11.5 percent decline from a week earlier. Disney+’s The Santa Clauses...
- 12/21/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Christmas movies come in various genres, including horror, comedy, drama, and action, providing options for fans of all genres. Krampus, Noelle, The Night Before, The Grinch, Jingle Jangle, Last Christmas, Better Watch Out, and Happiest Season are recent Christmas movies worth watching. These movies capture the holiday spirit through festive visuals, holiday songs, and themes, while offering unique and entertaining storylines.
Every year around the holidays, Christmas movies begin to flood streaming services and network television and people can watch some of the most beloved holiday movies from the past. However, there are also more recent Christmas movies that deserve attention as well, many of which are even better than the ones from years past. While many of the more recent Christmas movies veer into the territory of romantic comedies, there are also plenty of others to choose from, including dramas, family films, horror movies, and action flicks taking place during the holiday season.
Every year around the holidays, Christmas movies begin to flood streaming services and network television and people can watch some of the most beloved holiday movies from the past. However, there are also more recent Christmas movies that deserve attention as well, many of which are even better than the ones from years past. While many of the more recent Christmas movies veer into the territory of romantic comedies, there are also plenty of others to choose from, including dramas, family films, horror movies, and action flicks taking place during the holiday season.
- 12/21/2023
- by Shawn S. Lealos, Colin McCormick
- ScreenRant.com
Netflix’s Top-10 Most-Viewed Films (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Christmas is almost upon us, and people are cozying up with their loved ones while watching trending movies on Netflix. They are in the Netflix and Chill zone as this week’s list of Top-10 Most-Viewed films has quite a few feel-good movies and some Holiday flicks.
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming platforms, with various shows and movies entertaining everyone. Every week, they share the list of the most watched films and web shows, which help the viewers curate their content and see some fantastic content.
From Leave the World Behind and Leo to Underwater and Old, this week’s Netflix Top-10 Most-Viewed Movies is an exemplary list! Scroll below to get more deets on it.
Trending Netflix Top-10 Most-Watched Web Series: My Life With The Walter Boys Rules The Chart With Over 12 Million Views, See The Complete List Here!
Christmas is almost upon us, and people are cozying up with their loved ones while watching trending movies on Netflix. They are in the Netflix and Chill zone as this week’s list of Top-10 Most-Viewed films has quite a few feel-good movies and some Holiday flicks.
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming platforms, with various shows and movies entertaining everyone. Every week, they share the list of the most watched films and web shows, which help the viewers curate their content and see some fantastic content.
From Leave the World Behind and Leo to Underwater and Old, this week’s Netflix Top-10 Most-Viewed Movies is an exemplary list! Scroll below to get more deets on it.
Trending Netflix Top-10 Most-Watched Web Series: My Life With The Walter Boys Rules The Chart With Over 12 Million Views, See The Complete List Here!
- 12/21/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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Arguably, or perhaps rightfully so, The Grinch franchise is one of the most beloved during the holidays. On top of the humor, joy, and predictable arc as the Grinch discovers his love and compassion for the neighboring Whos in Whoville, there’s just enough mischief to make you howl...
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Arguably, or perhaps rightfully so, The Grinch franchise is one of the most beloved during the holidays. On top of the humor, joy, and predictable arc as the Grinch discovers his love and compassion for the neighboring Whos in Whoville, there’s just enough mischief to make you howl...
- 12/21/2023
- by Kyle Lamar Rice
- Rollingstone.com
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is one of four movies opening in theaters over the weekend. Which of the new releases will sink and which will swim at the box office?
Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman” sequel is expected to float to the top of charts in North America over fellow newcomers: Universal and Illumination’s animated “Migration,” Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s romantic comedy “Anyone but You” and A24’s sports drama “The Iron Claw.” But the Warner Bros. comic book installment faces choppy waters. It’s targeting a soft $35 million to $40 million in its four-day debut (including Monday’s Christmas Day), which could make it the latest catastrophe in a terrible year for superhero movies.
December releases aren’t known to generate big opening weekends and instead tend to enjoy staying power through the new year. For example, 2018’s “Aquaman” collected an unspectacular $67 million to start but powered...
Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman” sequel is expected to float to the top of charts in North America over fellow newcomers: Universal and Illumination’s animated “Migration,” Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s romantic comedy “Anyone but You” and A24’s sports drama “The Iron Claw.” But the Warner Bros. comic book installment faces choppy waters. It’s targeting a soft $35 million to $40 million in its four-day debut (including Monday’s Christmas Day), which could make it the latest catastrophe in a terrible year for superhero movies.
December releases aren’t known to generate big opening weekends and instead tend to enjoy staying power through the new year. For example, 2018’s “Aquaman” collected an unspectacular $67 million to start but powered...
- 12/20/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” (Tas Rights Management), with three added songs, came out for rent (at $19.89) on the singer’s birthday (an unusual Wednesday release for PVOD). It scored well, with two #1s (both Google Play and Vudu), as well as iTunes initially. But in a surprise, “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Paramount for Apple) is back atop iTunes, while holding on well elsewhere.
Both #1s are noteworthy, as well as another factor: An unexpected decision from Universal. Normally, even as a decent performer (it has grossed $88 million), “Trolls Band Together” would have come to PVOD after three weeks in theaters. But it’s actually only available on December 19, after its fifth weekend in theaters. That took it away from competition until close to Christmas.
Curiously, “Eras” at this point is not for download, with no word on whether that will be added for last-minute gift giving. It’s...
Both #1s are noteworthy, as well as another factor: An unexpected decision from Universal. Normally, even as a decent performer (it has grossed $88 million), “Trolls Band Together” would have come to PVOD after three weeks in theaters. But it’s actually only available on December 19, after its fifth weekend in theaters. That took it away from competition until close to Christmas.
Curiously, “Eras” at this point is not for download, with no word on whether that will be added for last-minute gift giving. It’s...
- 12/19/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
It’s the holiday season, everyone! And that applies for whenever you end up reading this because, as we all know, holiday cheer is a state of mind as much as it is date on the calendar.
Speaking of calendar dates though, there are many Christmas movies and TV specials to enjoy throughout November and December in 2023. Whether it’s via cable or streaming, television has a jam-packed schedule to keep you in the Christmas spirit. Here we’ve gathered all of those Christmas movie and TV special options that we can find in a helpful day-by-day format. Read on to find out when your favorite holiday specials will be airing or streaming and learn how to find some new favorites!
A note: If You’Re Looking For Hallmark Movies, please check out Hallmark Channel’s official schedule for every Christmas movie Hallmark has to offer during the 2023 holiday season.
Speaking of calendar dates though, there are many Christmas movies and TV specials to enjoy throughout November and December in 2023. Whether it’s via cable or streaming, television has a jam-packed schedule to keep you in the Christmas spirit. Here we’ve gathered all of those Christmas movie and TV special options that we can find in a helpful day-by-day format. Read on to find out when your favorite holiday specials will be airing or streaming and learn how to find some new favorites!
A note: If You’Re Looking For Hallmark Movies, please check out Hallmark Channel’s official schedule for every Christmas movie Hallmark has to offer during the 2023 holiday season.
- 12/18/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Box Office Records Broken By The Super Mario Bros Movie(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Super Mario Bros emerged as one of the highest-earning movies of 2023 so far, creating several other box office records. The animated movie is based on the iconic Nintendo Mario video game. It had actors like Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and others in the voice cast, and they all did a splendid job, especially Jack has been receiving a lot of praise for his voice acting and his song ‘Peaches.’
Jack reportedly wrote the lyrics of the song himself. The song is about his love for Princess Peach, and the versatile actor sang it himself. In a recent interview, Black shared his thoughts on the sequel of the video game-inspired film. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and was made on an estimated budget of $100 million.
While speaking to Variety, The Super...
Super Mario Bros emerged as one of the highest-earning movies of 2023 so far, creating several other box office records. The animated movie is based on the iconic Nintendo Mario video game. It had actors like Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and others in the voice cast, and they all did a splendid job, especially Jack has been receiving a lot of praise for his voice acting and his song ‘Peaches.’
Jack reportedly wrote the lyrics of the song himself. The song is about his love for Princess Peach, and the versatile actor sang it himself. In a recent interview, Black shared his thoughts on the sequel of the video game-inspired film. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and was made on an estimated budget of $100 million.
While speaking to Variety, The Super...
- 12/18/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Eddie Murphy finally gets a chance to star in a true Christmas movie in Candy Cane Lane after missing out on the role of the Grinch in How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Missing out on The Grinch actually worked out for Murphy, as he was cast as Donkey in Shrek. Donkey has become one of the Shrek franchise's most beloved characters and is one of Murphy's most lucrative roles.
Eddie Murphy's leading role in the Christmas comedy Candy Cane Lane pays off another classic holiday role he missed out on more than two decades ago. The legendary actor might have a long and varied history within the entertainment industry, but surprisingly, Murphy has never acted in a true Christmas movie. He previously voiced Donkey in a handful of Shrek Christmas television specials and played Prince Akeem in the wintry setting of Coming To America, but a quintessential Christmas movie role...
Eddie Murphy's leading role in the Christmas comedy Candy Cane Lane pays off another classic holiday role he missed out on more than two decades ago. The legendary actor might have a long and varied history within the entertainment industry, but surprisingly, Murphy has never acted in a true Christmas movie. He previously voiced Donkey in a handful of Shrek Christmas television specials and played Prince Akeem in the wintry setting of Coming To America, but a quintessential Christmas movie role...
- 12/17/2023
- by Erin Johnson
- ScreenRant.com
Christmas movies are a surprisingly massive genre and can be major box office draws. For the last several decades, nearly every year has seen the release of multiple Christmas-themed films. These are often adaptations, reboots, and retellings of extremely familiar tales, but occasionally an original story — like 2022's Violent Night, which follows a burnt-out, Viking warrior version of Santa who saves a wealthy family from kidnappers — makes a splash. So, which type holds the record for the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time: adaptation, or original script? The answer is actually both. The Christmas movie that brought in the most total dollars at the box office is 2018's The Grinch, Illumination's adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss story starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character. However, adjusted for inflation, an original film takes the top spot by a wide margin: 1990's Home Alone, which was conceived from scratch by writer John Hughes.
- 12/16/2023
- by Lindsey Clouse
- Collider.com
The final season of The Crown got off to a slower start in Nielsen’s streaming rankings — which might have something to do with the fact that Netflix released only a part of the season.
The Emmy-winning drama was the most watched show on streaming for the week of Nov. 13-19, but its 943 million minutes of viewing was less than half of that for season five’s opening (2.13 billion minutes) a year ago. It’s worth noting that Netflix released just four of The Crown’s final 10 episodes on Nov. 16 rather than the full season; the remaining six debuted Dec. 14 (and, because of the four-week lag for Nielsen’s streaming charts, watch time figures for those episodes won’t be public until mid-January).
The Crown was the only original series in Nielsen’s overall top 10. David Fincher’s Netflix movie The Killer finished 10th with 557 million minutes of viewing, but...
The Emmy-winning drama was the most watched show on streaming for the week of Nov. 13-19, but its 943 million minutes of viewing was less than half of that for season five’s opening (2.13 billion minutes) a year ago. It’s worth noting that Netflix released just four of The Crown’s final 10 episodes on Nov. 16 rather than the full season; the remaining six debuted Dec. 14 (and, because of the four-week lag for Nielsen’s streaming charts, watch time figures for those episodes won’t be public until mid-January).
The Crown was the only original series in Nielsen’s overall top 10. David Fincher’s Netflix movie The Killer finished 10th with 557 million minutes of viewing, but...
- 12/14/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Mean One (2022) is the worst Grinch movie, with overacting and cliche writing detracting from its violent, low-budget horror concept. Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018) is visually stunning but lacks the zaniness and originality of the original story, although it successfully expands on Cindy Lou Who's storyline. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) is beloved for Jim Carrey's performance and stunning makeup design, while adding depth to the character and capturing the whimsical tone of Dr. Seuss' books.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas was published in 1957, and since then there have been several Grinch movies that have become holiday favorites. The Grinch has become a beloved and iconic character as an entertaining villain who becomes a heartwarming hero through his discovery of the true meaning of Christmas. Each of the Grinch movies has taken a different approach to telling this story, from the 1966 original animated adaptation in which Dr.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas was published in 1957, and since then there have been several Grinch movies that have become holiday favorites. The Grinch has become a beloved and iconic character as an entertaining villain who becomes a heartwarming hero through his discovery of the true meaning of Christmas. Each of the Grinch movies has taken a different approach to telling this story, from the 1966 original animated adaptation in which Dr.
- 12/13/2023
- by Colin McCormick, Rayleen Silva
- ScreenRant.com
A Complete Guide to the Best Grinch Movies and TV Shows Out There(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The grumpy Grinch, known for his dislike of all things Christmas, has always been a staple of mainstream media during the holidays, thanks to Dr. Suess’s children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” But it’s the young adults of this generation that relate to this green goblin more than children do. He’s a mean-spirited, cynical, and sarcastic creature who just does not get the appeal of Christmas. He doesn’t enjoy the racket that Christmas causes and prefers to be in a quiet, peaceful place instead. But when the folks of Whoville go too far with their festivities, he vows to destroy Christmas once and for all.
The Grinch is undeniably fascinating. There have been multiple adaptations of him across the film industry centering around the premise of him trying to ruin Christmas.
The grumpy Grinch, known for his dislike of all things Christmas, has always been a staple of mainstream media during the holidays, thanks to Dr. Suess’s children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” But it’s the young adults of this generation that relate to this green goblin more than children do. He’s a mean-spirited, cynical, and sarcastic creature who just does not get the appeal of Christmas. He doesn’t enjoy the racket that Christmas causes and prefers to be in a quiet, peaceful place instead. But when the folks of Whoville go too far with their festivities, he vows to destroy Christmas once and for all.
The Grinch is undeniably fascinating. There have been multiple adaptations of him across the film industry centering around the premise of him trying to ruin Christmas.
- 12/12/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
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Christmas movies are a contentious subject, and everyone has their favorite, but there are some that are so iconic that they deserve a spot among the greatest movies of all time. These are the Christmas movies that will always find an audience, that inspire and leave a seasonally-appropriate happy feeling in their viewers. Movies set at Christmastime that don’t have Christmas as a major focus also get a mention (which should please fans of Die Hard!).
New holiday movies are released every year. They used to be big theatrical events, but with the rise in popularity of streaming services, streamers have gotten in on the action. Disney Plus has Noelle, Apple has Spirited, Netflix has Falling For Christmas, etc. While these modern takes are fun,...
Christmas movies are a contentious subject, and everyone has their favorite, but there are some that are so iconic that they deserve a spot among the greatest movies of all time. These are the Christmas movies that will always find an audience, that inspire and leave a seasonally-appropriate happy feeling in their viewers. Movies set at Christmastime that don’t have Christmas as a major focus also get a mention (which should please fans of Die Hard!).
New holiday movies are released every year. They used to be big theatrical events, but with the rise in popularity of streaming services, streamers have gotten in on the action. Disney Plus has Noelle, Apple has Spirited, Netflix has Falling For Christmas, etc. While these modern takes are fun,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Rose Graceling-Moore
- ScreenRant.com
The PVOD debuts of “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Leave the World Behind,” high-profile movies adapted from adult-oriented bestsellers, are currently #1 on their respective platforms. Martin Scorsese’s film tops all PVOD charts, and the timely Long Island-set thriller co-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground is #1 at Netflix.
Both films dislodged high-powered #1 titles. “Oppenheimer,” released four months after its theatrical run began, enjoyed two weeks in the top PVOD slot. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” the year’s #2 movie (behind “Barbie” and just ahead of Christopher Nolan’s historical epic) managed five days in the lead at Netflix after previous play, which included streaming on Peacock.
“Flower Moon” and “Leave the World Behind” each reflect the state of film platforming. Apple produced “Flower Moon” with Paramount handling theatrical distribution. It had a 46-day window before debuting on revenue-rich PVOD. At $19.99, Apple gets the lion’s share of rentals.
Both films dislodged high-powered #1 titles. “Oppenheimer,” released four months after its theatrical run began, enjoyed two weeks in the top PVOD slot. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” the year’s #2 movie (behind “Barbie” and just ahead of Christopher Nolan’s historical epic) managed five days in the lead at Netflix after previous play, which included streaming on Peacock.
“Flower Moon” and “Leave the World Behind” each reflect the state of film platforming. Apple produced “Flower Moon” with Paramount handling theatrical distribution. It had a 46-day window before debuting on revenue-rich PVOD. At $19.99, Apple gets the lion’s share of rentals.
- 12/11/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
It's that time of year again when everyone starts watching Holiday movies. Whether it be a romantic Hallmark, Home Alone, The Grinch, Elf, or Die Hard, there's a little something for everyone. But this year is a little different. This year, we have a holiday miracle! Eddie Murphy has returned to grace us with his presence in a Christmas movie for all ages to enjoy. It might just fit into the holiday classics people enjoy year after year. Candy Cane Lane has the perfect holiday twist and is filled with magic, mayhem, and an evil elf on the shelf named Pepper (Jillian Bell), or Peppermint, as Santa (David Allen Grier) calls her. The trials the Carver family are put through make them stronger as they band together to take down the evil elf and figure out the true meaning of Christmas.
- 12/10/2023
- by Alicia Shalapata
- Collider.com
The 2018 animated remake of The Grinch proves that the franchise can be a commercial success without Jim Carrey in the lead role. Jim Carrey won't reprise his role as the Grinch in a sequel due to his retirement from acting and his preference for creating new roles rather than rehashing old ones. Despite mixed reviews, How The Grinch Stole Christmas has developed a cult following and its merits, such as meticulous costume design and Carrey's performance, make it a great foundation for a potential sequel.
With a predecessor so popular that it's a staple for many during the holiday period, How The Grinch Stole Christmas 2 could still work without Jim Carrey reprising the role, and one 2018 film proves it. Carrey's impressive performance of the Grinch was 23 years ago and is still a hit among fans. A literary sequel to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' source material was released in September 2023 and authorized by the Dr.
With a predecessor so popular that it's a staple for many during the holiday period, How The Grinch Stole Christmas 2 could still work without Jim Carrey reprising the role, and one 2018 film proves it. Carrey's impressive performance of the Grinch was 23 years ago and is still a hit among fans. A literary sequel to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' source material was released in September 2023 and authorized by the Dr.
- 12/10/2023
- by Kelly Hendrickse
- ScreenRant.com
Celebrated as the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is all about sweet gingerbread, toasty warm hot chocolates, and visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads. With movies like Home Alone, Elf, and The Grinch, cinematic Christmases never fail to appeal to children. With presents stacked up to the ceiling and the whimsy of a snow day, Christmas is marketed as one of the most wholesome of holidays.
- 12/10/2023
- by Amanda Cataldo
- Collider.com
Creating a Christmas movie out of a non-Christmas franchise is a smart way to make a successful sequel or expand a franchise. Christmas movies are popular during the holiday season and attract families looking for new releases to enjoy together. Franchises like The Muppets, James Bond, Batman, and Rocky have successfully incorporated Christmas themes and settings into their films, adding a festive twist to their stories.
When looking for ways to easily make a sequel or to ensure the success of a franchise, creating a Christmas movie out of a non-Christmas franchise is a great choice, and these 10 films are the perfect example of this. All kinds of Chirstmas franchises have spanned into properties with multiple sequels and spin-offs, with Home Alone, The Grinch, The Santa Clause, Elf, and more being some of the most popular holiday series. However, plenty of franchises that didn't start out as Christmas movies have...
When looking for ways to easily make a sequel or to ensure the success of a franchise, creating a Christmas movie out of a non-Christmas franchise is a great choice, and these 10 films are the perfect example of this. All kinds of Chirstmas franchises have spanned into properties with multiple sequels and spin-offs, with Home Alone, The Grinch, The Santa Clause, Elf, and more being some of the most popular holiday series. However, plenty of franchises that didn't start out as Christmas movies have...
- 12/9/2023
- by Robert Pitman
- ScreenRant.com
"Merry Little Batman" is the latest Warner Bros. Animation movie, part of the wave of DC animated titles that Warner Bros. Discovery stupidly gave away under David Zaslav's regime.
The film follows Damian Wayne as he is forced to defend his home, and eventually all of Gotham, from supervillains while Batman is away one Christmas Eve. It is part Batman movie, part "Home Alone," part "The Grinch", and full Caped Crusader bliss. "Merry Little Batman" features a distinct and unique visual style that is reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated productions, with director Mike Roth ("Regular Show") giving the film an illustrative look inspired by Ronald Searle.
Arguably, the standout element is, well, Batman. Though the focus is definitely on Damian's story, this is a Batman unlike any we've seen in TV or film. This is a Batman without the growl. Instead, this Batman is a goof.
Granted,...
The film follows Damian Wayne as he is forced to defend his home, and eventually all of Gotham, from supervillains while Batman is away one Christmas Eve. It is part Batman movie, part "Home Alone," part "The Grinch", and full Caped Crusader bliss. "Merry Little Batman" features a distinct and unique visual style that is reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated productions, with director Mike Roth ("Regular Show") giving the film an illustrative look inspired by Ronald Searle.
Arguably, the standout element is, well, Batman. Though the focus is definitely on Damian's story, this is a Batman unlike any we've seen in TV or film. This is a Batman without the growl. Instead, this Batman is a goof.
Granted,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Classic black-and-white Christmas movies capture the holiday spirit that resonates with audiences, regardless of their age. These films feature legendary stars like Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart, taking audiences on grand stories within a festive holiday setting. While these movies may not solely focus on Christmas, they still offer a charming and nostalgic experience that is perfect for the holiday season.
While there are a lot of modern holiday classics like Elf, The Grinch, and Love Actually that movie lovers enjoy this time of the year, the best black and white Christmas movies can take audiences back to the older days of Hollywood and some of the best festive stories. Modern audiences can be intimidated by black-and-white movies, feeling like it is a signal of a movie being too old and outdated to be enjoyed today. However, these older classics have a Christmas spirit that will resonate no matter how many decades old they are.
While there are a lot of modern holiday classics like Elf, The Grinch, and Love Actually that movie lovers enjoy this time of the year, the best black and white Christmas movies can take audiences back to the older days of Hollywood and some of the best festive stories. Modern audiences can be intimidated by black-and-white movies, feeling like it is a signal of a movie being too old and outdated to be enjoyed today. However, these older classics have a Christmas spirit that will resonate no matter how many decades old they are.
- 12/8/2023
- by Zach Gass, Colin McCormick
- ScreenRant.com
Loki scored its biggest tune-in of season two for the week of its finale, rising by almost 200 million minutes over the prior week. That’s the good news.
The bad news for the Marvel/Disney+ series is that despite the jump, Loki still finished its second season well behind the first in terms of viewing time, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings. Kids’ favorite Bluey led the overall rankings for the week of Nov. 6-12, and Friends continued to post higher than usual numbers two weeks after the death of star Matthew Perry.
Loki had 753 million minutes of viewing for the week (its finale debuted Nov. 9), a 34 percent jump from the previous week and its best showing of the season by a wide margin. The previous season two high was 588 million minutes for Oct. 9-15. Over the six weeks of season two, the series racked up about 3.39 billion minutes of...
The bad news for the Marvel/Disney+ series is that despite the jump, Loki still finished its second season well behind the first in terms of viewing time, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings. Kids’ favorite Bluey led the overall rankings for the week of Nov. 6-12, and Friends continued to post higher than usual numbers two weeks after the death of star Matthew Perry.
Loki had 753 million minutes of viewing for the week (its finale debuted Nov. 9), a 34 percent jump from the previous week and its best showing of the season by a wide margin. The previous season two high was 588 million minutes for Oct. 9-15. Over the six weeks of season two, the series racked up about 3.39 billion minutes of...
- 12/7/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Super Mario Bros. Movie hits another level as the billion-dollar video game adaptation earns instant success on Netflix after switching its streaming home from Peacock.
Per Screen Rant, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released via Netflix on Dec. 3, landed a Top 10 spot on the streaming service's weekly chart for the week of Nov. 27, landing at the #9 spot. The film attracted 4.8 million viewing hours from 3.1 million viewers in its first few days following its Netflix premiere. Fellow video game adaptations such as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch rank at #5 and #8 on the chart respectively.
Related Jack Black Tried to Have Bowser's 'Peaches' Song Cut From The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jack Black explains why he initially refused to compose Bowsers Peaches ballad for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Initially, The Super Mario Bros. Movie secured a streaming deal with Peacock this...
Per Screen Rant, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released via Netflix on Dec. 3, landed a Top 10 spot on the streaming service's weekly chart for the week of Nov. 27, landing at the #9 spot. The film attracted 4.8 million viewing hours from 3.1 million viewers in its first few days following its Netflix premiere. Fellow video game adaptations such as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch rank at #5 and #8 on the chart respectively.
Related Jack Black Tried to Have Bowser's 'Peaches' Song Cut From The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jack Black explains why he initially refused to compose Bowsers Peaches ballad for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Initially, The Super Mario Bros. Movie secured a streaming deal with Peacock this...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jodee Brown
- Comic Book Resources
Hallmark's latest holiday film drops Thursday, December 7, on Hallmark Movies Now, reminding us to be cautious of what we wish for.
Rescuing Christmas follows a woman overwhelmed with the holidays, so she wishes it would disappear. When she's filled with wish regret, she needs to bring it back, and she turns to an unlikely ally: her recent blind date and her brother-in-law's friend Sam.
Rachael Leigh Cook and Sam Page star in this holiday rom-com, and neither is a stranger to the Hallmark franchise.
Cook has had the perfect blend of comedy and romance since she appeared in She's All That 25 years ago, and she still rocks it when she reaches the end of her rope and then tries to fix things.
If you ask anyone, they'll confirm that planning for Christmas is as overwhelming as it is joyous. You need to buy all the presents, do the holiday baking,...
Rescuing Christmas follows a woman overwhelmed with the holidays, so she wishes it would disappear. When she's filled with wish regret, she needs to bring it back, and she turns to an unlikely ally: her recent blind date and her brother-in-law's friend Sam.
Rachael Leigh Cook and Sam Page star in this holiday rom-com, and neither is a stranger to the Hallmark franchise.
Cook has had the perfect blend of comedy and romance since she appeared in She's All That 25 years ago, and she still rocks it when she reaches the end of her rope and then tries to fix things.
If you ask anyone, they'll confirm that planning for Christmas is as overwhelming as it is joyous. You need to buy all the presents, do the holiday baking,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
The holiday season is upon us, and that means more snugging down and tuning in for some good old Christmas movies on streaming services. One can never go wrong with classics, right? Each streaming service has its own holiday classic to recommend, ranging from The Nightmare Before Christmas to The Polar Express to any version of A Christmas Carol.
Naturally, the recommendations above are then reflected in the statistics. Forbes reported that according to a sample of 2,000 taken by Statista, the top 10 most-watched Christmas movies last year in 2022 were Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, Scrooge, and Miracle on 34th Street.
Being hailed as a "Christmas classic" and viewed continually is, without a doubt, a coveted feat for any motion picture adapting said theme. This time, the honor falls to the...
Naturally, the recommendations above are then reflected in the statistics. Forbes reported that according to a sample of 2,000 taken by Statista, the top 10 most-watched Christmas movies last year in 2022 were Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, Scrooge, and Miracle on 34th Street.
Being hailed as a "Christmas classic" and viewed continually is, without a doubt, a coveted feat for any motion picture adapting said theme. This time, the honor falls to the...
- 12/6/2023
- by Patrick Hayes
- MovieWeb
Netflix’s Top-10 Most-Viewed Films ( Photo Credit – Facebook; IMDb )
Netflix is a platform with some fantastic shows and series to binge-watch on. The popular Ott platform has given us many amazing web series and web films, and with the holiday month upon us and Christmas knocking at the door, most of us are getting ready to cozy up on our couch or bed to see some fantastic movies.
For the unversed, the streaming platform brings out a list of the most-watched films, and this week’s list is finally here. The list comprises ten movies, and as per the latest one, people have already started binging on Christmas notable titles. Keep scrolling to know the complete list of the most viewed films.
The animated musical Leo has again topped the list of Netflix’s Most-Viewed Films of the week. Besides that, movies like The Killer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie,...
Netflix is a platform with some fantastic shows and series to binge-watch on. The popular Ott platform has given us many amazing web series and web films, and with the holiday month upon us and Christmas knocking at the door, most of us are getting ready to cozy up on our couch or bed to see some fantastic movies.
For the unversed, the streaming platform brings out a list of the most-watched films, and this week’s list is finally here. The list comprises ten movies, and as per the latest one, people have already started binging on Christmas notable titles. Keep scrolling to know the complete list of the most viewed films.
The animated musical Leo has again topped the list of Netflix’s Most-Viewed Films of the week. Besides that, movies like The Killer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has become the second highest-grossing film of 2023, receiving mixed reviews but a strong audience response. The movie has made its way onto Netflix's Top 10 chart, ranking at #9 and accumulating 4.8 million hours viewed for the week of November 27 through December 3. The success of video game adaptations like The Super Mario Bros. Movie has sparked excitement for upcoming projects and has led Nintendo to consider sequels and spin-offs.
Chris Pratt's Mario continues to dominate 2023, as The Super Mario Bros. Movie joins Netflix's weekly Top 10 chart. The adaptation of Nintendo's beloved video game franchise saw the Italian plumber transported to the strange new world of the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue its inhabitants from the conquest of Bowser (Jack Black). The Super Mario Bros. Movie received mixed reviews upon release in April, but a strong response from audiences allowed it to become the second highest-grossing movie of...
Chris Pratt's Mario continues to dominate 2023, as The Super Mario Bros. Movie joins Netflix's weekly Top 10 chart. The adaptation of Nintendo's beloved video game franchise saw the Italian plumber transported to the strange new world of the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue its inhabitants from the conquest of Bowser (Jack Black). The Super Mario Bros. Movie received mixed reviews upon release in April, but a strong response from audiences allowed it to become the second highest-grossing movie of...
- 12/6/2023
- by Nathan Graham-Lowery
- ScreenRant.com
The Silencing, a thrilling movie about a father on the hunt for his daughter's kidnapper, is gaining popularity on Netflix's Global Top 10. Directed by Robin Pront and starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role in Game of Thrones, the film is making a resurgence three years after its release. The movie's resurgence may likely come from the recent success of The Killer, a new Netflix thriller that has been on the Top 10 chart for the last few weeks.
A thriller movie called The Silencing experiences a resurgence as it makes its way onto Netflix's Global Top 10 chart. The 2020 movie tells the story of a reclusive hunter who finds himself involved in a deadly hunt to track down a killer who might have kidnapped his daughter years earlier. It is directed by Robin Pront and stars Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for portraying Jamie Lannister.
Now, The Silencing...
A thriller movie called The Silencing experiences a resurgence as it makes its way onto Netflix's Global Top 10 chart. The 2020 movie tells the story of a reclusive hunter who finds himself involved in a deadly hunt to track down a killer who might have kidnapped his daughter years earlier. It is directed by Robin Pront and stars Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for portraying Jamie Lannister.
Now, The Silencing...
- 12/5/2023
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant.com
There was no changing of the guard for Netflix’s Top 10 this week.
After making the streamer’s biggest animated film debut ever, Adam Sandler’s Leo stayed atop the English-language film list from November 27 to December 3 with another 23.6M views. That made it the most-viewed title on the service for the second consecutive week.
Same thing goes for the TV side of things, where Squid Game: The Challenge remained the top series of the week despite the audience dropping dramatically. The reality competition series mustered 11.4M views, also boosting Squid Game to No. 7 on the Non-English TV list with 1.5M views.
Elsewhere in film, Family Switch debuted at No. 2 with 22.2M views, while holiday films including Best.Christmas.Ever! and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch continued to dominate the remainder of the list. David Fincher’s The Killer spent its fourth week on the list at No. 7 with 3.6M views,...
After making the streamer’s biggest animated film debut ever, Adam Sandler’s Leo stayed atop the English-language film list from November 27 to December 3 with another 23.6M views. That made it the most-viewed title on the service for the second consecutive week.
Same thing goes for the TV side of things, where Squid Game: The Challenge remained the top series of the week despite the audience dropping dramatically. The reality competition series mustered 11.4M views, also boosting Squid Game to No. 7 on the Non-English TV list with 1.5M views.
Elsewhere in film, Family Switch debuted at No. 2 with 22.2M views, while holiday films including Best.Christmas.Ever! and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch continued to dominate the remainder of the list. David Fincher’s The Killer spent its fourth week on the list at No. 7 with 3.6M views,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
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