Front: I Saw The TV Glow (A24); Back: Unfrosted (John P. Johnson/Netflix)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Films releases have been, let’s say, uneven in 2024: we’re finally seeing premieres for movies delayed by Covid, the writers’ strike, and the actors’ strike, in addition to whatever else the...
Films releases have been, let’s say, uneven in 2024: we’re finally seeing premieres for movies delayed by Covid, the writers’ strike, and the actors’ strike, in addition to whatever else the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jen Lennon, Jacob Oller, Saloni Gajjar, Mary Kate Carr, Emma Keates, Matt Schimkowitz, Cindy White, and Drew Gillis
- avclub.com
Pyper Braun as Alice in ‘Imaginary’ (Photo Credit: Parrish Lewis / Lionsgate)
At first glance, it would seem as if Blumhouse’s new horror movie Imaginary is just another killer doll movie along the lines of Child’s Play or Annabelle. And after a watch, that’s pretty much what it is. But with a few twists.
Imaginary is about a children’s book author/illustrator named Jessica (DeWanda Wise from Jurassic World Dominion) who moves into her childhood home with her husband, Max (The Walking Dead’s Tom Payne), and his two girls, the teenaged Taylor (Monarch’s Taegen Burns) and the younger Alice (Desperation Road’s Pyper Braun). Lonely in her new place, Alice immediately makes an imaginary friend named Chauncey who takes the form of a cute little teddy bear. But there’s more to Chauncey than meets the eye – and he has history with Jessica.
Directed by Jeff Wadlow...
At first glance, it would seem as if Blumhouse’s new horror movie Imaginary is just another killer doll movie along the lines of Child’s Play or Annabelle. And after a watch, that’s pretty much what it is. But with a few twists.
Imaginary is about a children’s book author/illustrator named Jessica (DeWanda Wise from Jurassic World Dominion) who moves into her childhood home with her husband, Max (The Walking Dead’s Tom Payne), and his two girls, the teenaged Taylor (Monarch’s Taegen Burns) and the younger Alice (Desperation Road’s Pyper Braun). Lonely in her new place, Alice immediately makes an imaginary friend named Chauncey who takes the form of a cute little teddy bear. But there’s more to Chauncey than meets the eye – and he has history with Jessica.
Directed by Jeff Wadlow...
- 3/8/2024
- by James Jay Edwards
- Showbiz Junkies
The second season of original series “Almost Paradise” is set to premiere on Freevee on July 21. When hypertension forces DEA agent Alex Walker (played by Christian Kane) into early retirement, he moves to the Philippines in hopes of a quieter life. But unfortunately for him, he can’t avoid danger. Soon, the local police ask him to help solve a series of serious crimes.
Watch the “Almost Paradise” Season 2 trailer:
Also coming to Amazon’s free streaming service in July is the incredibly meta action series “Ze Network.” In the show, David Hasselhoff plays himself as he takes a gig at an English-language theater in Germany — and we all know that Germans love David Hasselhoff. However, once there, he is recruited into an elite society of super-spies, who must work together to prevent a dangerous plot from striking the nation.
Check out the trailer for “Ze Network”:
The Coen Bros.
Watch the “Almost Paradise” Season 2 trailer:
Also coming to Amazon’s free streaming service in July is the incredibly meta action series “Ze Network.” In the show, David Hasselhoff plays himself as he takes a gig at an English-language theater in Germany — and we all know that Germans love David Hasselhoff. However, once there, he is recruited into an elite society of super-spies, who must work together to prevent a dangerous plot from striking the nation.
Check out the trailer for “Ze Network”:
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- 6/26/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Anya Taylor-Joy on Why She Opted to Sing A Cappella in ‘Last Night in Soho’: “It Adds Vulnerability”
Although Anya Taylor-Joy sang a few bars in Emma and during the live-action opening of the animated Playmobil: The Movie, the actress says filmmaker Edgar Wright offered her the part of aspiring singer Sandie in his Last Night in Soho before confirming with his own ears that she could carry a tune.
“The first time he properly heard me sing was when we were doing the scene, and he was so gracious because he understands how I feel about characters,” explained the 25-year-old on the red carpet at the film’s Monday night premiere on a rainy night in L.A. The scene ...
“The first time he properly heard me sing was when we were doing the scene, and he was so gracious because he understands how I feel about characters,” explained the 25-year-old on the red carpet at the film’s Monday night premiere on a rainy night in L.A. The scene ...
- 10/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Anya Taylor-Joy on Why She Opted to Sing A Cappella in ‘Last Night in Soho’: “It Adds Vulnerability”
Although Anya Taylor-Joy sang a few bars in Emma and during the live-action opening of the animated Playmobil: The Movie, the actress says filmmaker Edgar Wright offered her the part of aspiring singer Sandie in his Last Night in Soho before confirming with his own ears that she could carry a tune.
“The first time he properly heard me sing was when we were doing the scene, and he was so gracious because he understands how I feel about characters,” explained the 25-year-old on the red carpet at the film’s Monday night premiere on a rainy night in L.A. The scene ...
“The first time he properly heard me sing was when we were doing the scene, and he was so gracious because he understands how I feel about characters,” explained the 25-year-old on the red carpet at the film’s Monday night premiere on a rainy night in L.A. The scene ...
- 10/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Refresh for latest…: Disney/20th Century Studios’ Free Guy leveled up to take the No. 1 spot at the international box office in its sophomore session with $17.1M from 46 markets for a $53.1M cume to date. The overseas drop was a very strong 26%, with some markets seeing increases and amid No. 1 openings in Brazil and Spain. The worldwide gross, including domestic‘s great hold, has topped the century mark with $112M through Sunday.
As we noted last weekend, reviews and word of mouth are propelling Free Guy —
as well as a turn in the weather in some parts of Northern Europe — and overseas legs can be expected with an ultimate multiple well above 4. What’s more, Free Guy on Friday scored a China release date (August 27), meaning it will be only the second Hollywood title to enter the market after this weekend’s Luca (more on that below). Disney has...
As we noted last weekend, reviews and word of mouth are propelling Free Guy —
as well as a turn in the weather in some parts of Northern Europe — and overseas legs can be expected with an ultimate multiple well above 4. What’s more, Free Guy on Friday scored a China release date (August 27), meaning it will be only the second Hollywood title to enter the market after this weekend’s Luca (more on that below). Disney has...
- 8/22/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Meghan Trainor is now all about the laughs. The singer has sealed a major overall deal with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment that includes a comedy series in development.
Trainor will star in and help develop the sitcom for NBC, but there is no concept or writers attached just yet. The comedy is the first project under the cross-platform deal, which is the first of its kind under the new NBCU Television and Streaming Entertainment structure under Susan Rovner.
The deal will also include other potential projects across scripted and unscripted content for NBCU’s various network, cable, streaming and syndication programming outlets, including Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids, USA and Peacock, in addition to NBC.
NBCU is set to announce the deal on Friday. “In addition to being a phenomenally talented performer, Meghan is a vibrant and hilarious ray of light who is the perfect fit for NBC’s brand,...
Trainor will star in and help develop the sitcom for NBC, but there is no concept or writers attached just yet. The comedy is the first project under the cross-platform deal, which is the first of its kind under the new NBCU Television and Streaming Entertainment structure under Susan Rovner.
The deal will also include other potential projects across scripted and unscripted content for NBCU’s various network, cable, streaming and syndication programming outlets, including Bravo, E!, Oxygen, Syfy, Universal Kids, USA and Peacock, in addition to NBC.
NBCU is set to announce the deal on Friday. “In addition to being a phenomenally talented performer, Meghan is a vibrant and hilarious ray of light who is the perfect fit for NBC’s brand,...
- 3/19/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon and Mattel, Inc. are teaming up for an animated series as well as a live-action TV-movie musical based on the decade-old Monster High fashion doll franchise.
The series will follows the characters of Clawdeen Wolf (pictured), Draculaura and Frankie Stein “as they navigate the hilarity of high school in the hallowed halls of Monster High.” Shea Fontana (Polly Pocket, DC Super Hero Girls) will serve as showrunner.
More from TVLineJoJo Siwa to Head Live-Action Musical The J Team at NickelodeonA Wee SpongeBob & Friends Attend Kamp Koral in New Series' First LookStar Trek Vet Kate Mulgrew to Resurrect Janeway for...
The series will follows the characters of Clawdeen Wolf (pictured), Draculaura and Frankie Stein “as they navigate the hilarity of high school in the hallowed halls of Monster High.” Shea Fontana (Polly Pocket, DC Super Hero Girls) will serve as showrunner.
More from TVLineJoJo Siwa to Head Live-Action Musical The J Team at NickelodeonA Wee SpongeBob & Friends Attend Kamp Koral in New Series' First LookStar Trek Vet Kate Mulgrew to Resurrect Janeway for...
- 2/23/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Like their undead cousins the zombies, stories about vampires will never go out of fashion, but with such saturation comes the problem of how to do anything new with them. Horror comedy Vampires vs. the Bronx, for which a batch of images has been released, might just manage to bring us something fresh, though.
The plot of the film is set in a Bronx neighborhood under threat of gentrification and its multicultural community being obliterated so middle class white people can move in with perceived safety. At the same time, a band of vampires emerge, and it’s up to a group of teenagers to save the borough from the bloodsucking undead. The stills below reveal the trio of heroes: ambitious and confident leader Miguel, the culturally conflicted Bobby, and horror-obsessed nerd Luis, as well as various supporting characters.
Director Oz Rodriguez has principally been behind the camera of comedy offerings,...
The plot of the film is set in a Bronx neighborhood under threat of gentrification and its multicultural community being obliterated so middle class white people can move in with perceived safety. At the same time, a band of vampires emerge, and it’s up to a group of teenagers to save the borough from the bloodsucking undead. The stills below reveal the trio of heroes: ambitious and confident leader Miguel, the culturally conflicted Bobby, and horror-obsessed nerd Luis, as well as various supporting characters.
Director Oz Rodriguez has principally been behind the camera of comedy offerings,...
- 9/11/2020
- by Andrew Marshall
- We Got This Covered
DreamWorks Animation presents Trolls World Tour, a music- filled, exciting adventure that’s sure to make the whole family sing, dance, and have fun again and again. Join Poppy, Branch, and the rest of the Trolls in the all-new Dance Party Edition exclusively on Digital June 23, 2020 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD July 7, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Dance Party Edition includes an interactive dance party mode where viewers are introduced to dance moves to learn while they watch the film, lyrics to sing along, and surprises featuring their favorite characters! This special Dance Party Edition includes bonus content, such as an exclusive original short film starring the unforgettable Tiny Diamond, deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes exclusives with the power-house musical cast of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, George Clinton and many more. This fun and entertaining family film is the must-own movie of the summer.
- 5/19/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel Lead a New Breed of Comedy
Premiering in Households Everywhere June 9 from Lionsgate
Don’t miss the paws-itively heartwarming family comedy Think Like a Dog, premiering on Digital, and On Demand June 9 from Lionsgate. The film will be available on Blu-ray (plus Digital), and DVD the same day. A doggone good time for all ages, the film stars Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle, Benji, Playmobil: The Movie), Kunal Nayyar (TV’s “The Big Bang Theory,” Trolls, Ice Age: Continental Drift), Julia Jones (TV’s “The Mandalorian,” “Westworld,” The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Janet Montgomery (The Space Between Us, TV’s “New Amsterdam”), Bryan Callen, Todd Stashwick as the voice of “Henry”, with Megan Fox (Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Jennifer’s Body), and Josh Duhamel (Transformers: The Last Knight), and is written and directed by Daytime Emmy® nominee Gil Junger and produced by Andrew Lazar, Cory Chen (upcoming The Doorman), and Linshu Zhang.
Premiering in Households Everywhere June 9 from Lionsgate
Don’t miss the paws-itively heartwarming family comedy Think Like a Dog, premiering on Digital, and On Demand June 9 from Lionsgate. The film will be available on Blu-ray (plus Digital), and DVD the same day. A doggone good time for all ages, the film stars Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle, Benji, Playmobil: The Movie), Kunal Nayyar (TV’s “The Big Bang Theory,” Trolls, Ice Age: Continental Drift), Julia Jones (TV’s “The Mandalorian,” “Westworld,” The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Janet Montgomery (The Space Between Us, TV’s “New Amsterdam”), Bryan Callen, Todd Stashwick as the voice of “Henry”, with Megan Fox (Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Jennifer’s Body), and Josh Duhamel (Transformers: The Last Knight), and is written and directed by Daytime Emmy® nominee Gil Junger and produced by Andrew Lazar, Cory Chen (upcoming The Doorman), and Linshu Zhang.
- 5/12/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Former “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe is doing just fine starring in indies and offbeat comedies, thank you very much. The actor, who recently spoke with Variety to promote his true-life prison drama “Escape From Pretoria,” talked about his choices post-Hogwarts and why he’s content not to revisit the J.K Rowling franchise ever again. Specifically, would he ever want to reprise his role as The Boy Who Lived in the ongoing “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” film series? It has a third entry coming in 2021 from director David Yates, and with nearly $1.5 billion in grosses for the break-off franchise so far, expect no end in sight.
“I don’t think so,” Radcliffe told Variety about playing Harry Potter again. “I don’t like say no to things, but it’s not something that I’m rushing to do. I feel like those films have moved on...
“I don’t think so,” Radcliffe told Variety about playing Harry Potter again. “I don’t like say no to things, but it’s not something that I’m rushing to do. I feel like those films have moved on...
- 2/29/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 344 feature films are eligible for the 2019 Academy Awards.
To be eligible for the consideration, the films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by Dec. 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days. Academy rules also state that a feature-length motion picture must have a running time of more than 40 minutes and must have been exhibited theatrically on 35mm or 70mm film, or in a qualifying digital format.
Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards will be announced on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. The ceremony takes place on Sunday, Feb. 9, airing live from Hollywood on ABC.
“Abominable”
“Ad Astra”
“Adam”
“The Addams Family”
“The Aeronauts”
“After the Wedding”
“The Aftermath”
“Aga”
“Aladdin”
“Alita: Battle Angel”
“Always Be My Maybe”
“The Amazing Johnathan”
“American Factory”
“American Woman”
“Angel Has Fallen”
“The Angry Birds Movie 2”
“Anna”
“Annabelle Comes Home...
To be eligible for the consideration, the films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by Dec. 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days. Academy rules also state that a feature-length motion picture must have a running time of more than 40 minutes and must have been exhibited theatrically on 35mm or 70mm film, or in a qualifying digital format.
Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards will be announced on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. The ceremony takes place on Sunday, Feb. 9, airing live from Hollywood on ABC.
“Abominable”
“Ad Astra”
“Adam”
“The Addams Family”
“The Aeronauts”
“After the Wedding”
“The Aftermath”
“Aga”
“Aladdin”
“Alita: Battle Angel”
“Always Be My Maybe”
“The Amazing Johnathan”
“American Factory”
“American Woman”
“Angel Has Fallen”
“The Angry Birds Movie 2”
“Anna”
“Annabelle Comes Home...
- 12/18/2019
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
‘Black Christmas’ (Photo credit: Universal).
With Disney/Fox’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker invading cinemas this Thursday no distributor was brave – or foolish – enough to launch potentially lucrative titles last weekend.
So, no one could blame cinemagoers for ignoring the new releases which had flopped or under-performed in the Us or the UK, while Universal/Blumhouse’s horror movie Black Christmas was D.O.A here and globally.
Paramount’s family comedy Playing with Fire fared best among the newcomers, but that’s not saying a lot as the top 20 titles generated $10.4 million, down 16 per cent on the previous frame according to Numero.
The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen II continued its reign, raking in nearly $3.7 million in its third weekend, propelling the total to $22.8 million. The sequel co-directed by the original’s Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee has amassed $1.03 billion worldwide, ranking as the seventh biggest animated release of all time.
With Disney/Fox’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker invading cinemas this Thursday no distributor was brave – or foolish – enough to launch potentially lucrative titles last weekend.
So, no one could blame cinemagoers for ignoring the new releases which had flopped or under-performed in the Us or the UK, while Universal/Blumhouse’s horror movie Black Christmas was D.O.A here and globally.
Paramount’s family comedy Playing with Fire fared best among the newcomers, but that’s not saying a lot as the top 20 titles generated $10.4 million, down 16 per cent on the previous frame according to Numero.
The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen II continued its reign, raking in nearly $3.7 million in its third weekend, propelling the total to $22.8 million. The sequel co-directed by the original’s Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee has amassed $1.03 billion worldwide, ranking as the seventh biggest animated release of all time.
- 12/15/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Think of Playmobil: The Movie as a pop quiz that went horribly wrong.
Over the Dec. 6-8 weekend, the long-delayed animated pic opened to a horrible $656,500 domestically from 2,337 theaters — the third-worst debut of all time for a title rolling out in 2,000 or more locations — despite cinemas across the country offering discounted $5 tickets for kids and adults alike.
The only two movies to have fared worse were 2012's Oogieloves and the Big Balloon Adventure ($443,901) and 2008's Delgo ($511,920), according to Comscore and not adjusted for inflation.
STXfilms — which is distributing ...
Over the Dec. 6-8 weekend, the long-delayed animated pic opened to a horrible $656,500 domestically from 2,337 theaters — the third-worst debut of all time for a title rolling out in 2,000 or more locations — despite cinemas across the country offering discounted $5 tickets for kids and adults alike.
The only two movies to have fared worse were 2012's Oogieloves and the Big Balloon Adventure ($443,901) and 2008's Delgo ($511,920), according to Comscore and not adjusted for inflation.
STXfilms — which is distributing ...
- 12/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Only one film entered anew the top ten this past box-office weekend as Dark Waters cracked the list finishing in the sixth spot. Still standing tall above all challengers was last week’s top finisher, Frozen II, which added $34.7 million over the weekend, giving the film a three-week tally of $337.7 million.
Meanwhile, Knives Out held firm in the second spot of the three-day top ten with $14.2 million over the weekend, which gives the film a two-week total of $63.5 million. This allowed the film to yet again best Ford v Ferrari which languished in third place for another week earning $6.5 million, despite sporting a four-week cumulative total of $91.1 million.
Fourth and fifth placed swapped this week from last as Queen & Slim overtook A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood to finish in fourth, which means that the Tom Hanks vehicle fell to fifth in its third week of release. Queen & Slim...
Meanwhile, Knives Out held firm in the second spot of the three-day top ten with $14.2 million over the weekend, which gives the film a two-week total of $63.5 million. This allowed the film to yet again best Ford v Ferrari which languished in third place for another week earning $6.5 million, despite sporting a four-week cumulative total of $91.1 million.
Fourth and fifth placed swapped this week from last as Queen & Slim overtook A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood to finish in fourth, which means that the Tom Hanks vehicle fell to fifth in its third week of release. Queen & Slim...
- 12/9/2019
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
“Playmobil: The Movie” will make box office history, but certainly not in the way it intended. Stx’s animated adventure generated less than $1 million despite launching in 2,337 North American theaters and now stands as one of the worst opening weekends of all time.
“Playmobil” scraped together just $668,000 over the weekend, marking the third-lowest debut ever for a film that was playing in over 2,000 locations. The only movies to suffer worse fates were 2012’s “The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure” and 2008’s “Delgo”.
North American theater chains and regional venues offered the film for $5, significantly less than the average ticket price in U.S. of roughly $9. Children’s tickets can run up to $15 in major markets like New York or Los Angeles. But even heavily discounted prices weren’t enough of an incentive. Since it’s already a competitive time of year for moviegoing, the studio will struggle to hold...
“Playmobil” scraped together just $668,000 over the weekend, marking the third-lowest debut ever for a film that was playing in over 2,000 locations. The only movies to suffer worse fates were 2012’s “The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure” and 2008’s “Delgo”.
North American theater chains and regional venues offered the film for $5, significantly less than the average ticket price in U.S. of roughly $9. Children’s tickets can run up to $15 in major markets like New York or Los Angeles. But even heavily discounted prices weren’t enough of an incentive. Since it’s already a competitive time of year for moviegoing, the studio will struggle to hold...
- 12/9/2019
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
If you wondered why studios tend to give major films from studios like Disney room to breathe at the box office, then you know now thanks to the terrible debut of “Playmobil: The Movie.” To be fair, it didn’t take a rocket scientist to realize releasing an animated children’s film right up against “Frozen II” was not a smart idea.
While even in its third weekend, “Frozen II” continued to dominate the box office, posting a $34.7 million three-day domestic total.
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While even in its third weekend, “Frozen II” continued to dominate the box office, posting a $34.7 million three-day domestic total.
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- 12/8/2019
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
The ugly news first: The weekend’s sole wide opener, “Playmobil: The Movie,” opened to $660,000 in 2,337 theaters, placing No. 14 overall with a $282 per-theater average.
Even with that burden, however, this wasn’t the worst weekend of 2019. The Super Bowl weekend took that honor at $73.4 million, the worst performance that date saw in 19 years. At $87 million, this weekend is slightly up from last year.
Two hit films, “Frozen 2” and “Knives Out,” accounted for about 60% of the total, but several others helped keep grosses at parity. In its 10th weekend, “Joker” remains in the Top 10 and has already reached $321 million domestic. In its third weekend, “Frozen 2” is at $338 million domestic.
And while grosses remain more than $500 million below 2018, expect that shortfall to decline through the rest of the year. Next week four wide releases debut, led by “Jumanji: The Next Level,” along with “Richard Jewell,” “Black Christmas,” and “Bombshell;” these will easily...
Even with that burden, however, this wasn’t the worst weekend of 2019. The Super Bowl weekend took that honor at $73.4 million, the worst performance that date saw in 19 years. At $87 million, this weekend is slightly up from last year.
Two hit films, “Frozen 2” and “Knives Out,” accounted for about 60% of the total, but several others helped keep grosses at parity. In its 10th weekend, “Joker” remains in the Top 10 and has already reached $321 million domestic. In its third weekend, “Frozen 2” is at $338 million domestic.
And while grosses remain more than $500 million below 2018, expect that shortfall to decline through the rest of the year. Next week four wide releases debut, led by “Jumanji: The Next Level,” along with “Richard Jewell,” “Black Christmas,” and “Bombshell;” these will easily...
- 12/8/2019
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
It was yet another weekend atop the weekend box office for Disney's Frozen II, which has now topped $900 million globally, well on its way to becoming the studio's sixth 2019 release to top the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. Meanwhile, while Focus Features saw Dark Waters finish just outside the top five in its nationwide expansion this weekend, Stx's release of Playmobil failed to make the top ten, delivering the third worst opening ever for a film debuting in over 2,000 locations.
At the top of the box office is Frozen II, dipping -59.7% with an estimated $34.7 million for a domestic cume totaling $337.6 million, making it the seventh highest grossing release of the year so far domestically. For some perspective, it wasn't until the original film's 61st day in release that it topped $337 million domestically, before going on to gross over $400 million after 57 weeks in release.
In addition to the domestic performance,...
At the top of the box office is Frozen II, dipping -59.7% with an estimated $34.7 million for a domestic cume totaling $337.6 million, making it the seventh highest grossing release of the year so far domestically. For some perspective, it wasn't until the original film's 61st day in release that it topped $337 million domestically, before going on to gross over $400 million after 57 weeks in release.
In addition to the domestic performance,...
- 12/8/2019
- by Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
- Box Office Mojo
On a weekend that is traditionally a slower period before the holiday releases arrive, Disney’s “Frozen II” joined “Glass” and “Avengers: Endgame” as the third 2019 film to top the box office charts for three weekends. The animated film took in $34.5 million this weekend to bring its domestic total to $335 million.
With no major releases this weekend, the two new additions to movie theater marquees were Focus Features’ “Dark Waters” and Stx’s “Playmobil: The Movie.” “Dark Waters” spent two weeks in a limited release run to build word of mouth, grossing $1.2 million in that span. This weekend, the socially conscious drama expanded to 2,011 theaters and grossed $4.1 million for a $5.3 million total.
“Playmobil,” meanwhile, has been left behind by families who are still going to see “Frozen II.” The new animated release has opened to a mere $811,000 from 2,337 screens, giving it a per screen average of just $347. That ranks among...
With no major releases this weekend, the two new additions to movie theater marquees were Focus Features’ “Dark Waters” and Stx’s “Playmobil: The Movie.” “Dark Waters” spent two weeks in a limited release run to build word of mouth, grossing $1.2 million in that span. This weekend, the socially conscious drama expanded to 2,011 theaters and grossed $4.1 million for a $5.3 million total.
“Playmobil,” meanwhile, has been left behind by families who are still going to see “Frozen II.” The new animated release has opened to a mere $811,000 from 2,337 screens, giving it a per screen average of just $347. That ranks among...
- 12/8/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
“Frozen 2” dominated box office charts for the third weekend in a row as Disney’s animated sequel scored another $34.7 million in North America.
Those ticket sales, a 60% decline from its massive Thanksgiving haul, boost its domestic tally to $337 million. “Frozen 2” earned $130 million in its inaugural outing and another $123 million the following weekend, cementing new high-water marks for Disney Animation. It’s now the third movie this year behind Universal’s “Glass” and Disney’s “Avengers: Endgame” to win the box office for three consecutive weekends.
Overseas, “Frozen 2” continues to enchant moviegoers as the fantasy follow-up powers to the $1 billion mark at the global box office. It brought in $90 million internationally this weekend, powering box office receipts to $920 million globally. “Frozen 2” is expected to join the billion-dollar club soon and will be the sixth Disney film this year to hit that milestone.
The only new film to movie theater marquees this weekend was Stx’s “Playmobil,...
Those ticket sales, a 60% decline from its massive Thanksgiving haul, boost its domestic tally to $337 million. “Frozen 2” earned $130 million in its inaugural outing and another $123 million the following weekend, cementing new high-water marks for Disney Animation. It’s now the third movie this year behind Universal’s “Glass” and Disney’s “Avengers: Endgame” to win the box office for three consecutive weekends.
Overseas, “Frozen 2” continues to enchant moviegoers as the fantasy follow-up powers to the $1 billion mark at the global box office. It brought in $90 million internationally this weekend, powering box office receipts to $920 million globally. “Frozen 2” is expected to join the billion-dollar club soon and will be the sixth Disney film this year to hit that milestone.
The only new film to movie theater marquees this weekend was Stx’s “Playmobil,...
- 12/8/2019
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Animation Studios' Frozen 2 easily stayed atop the North American box office in its third weekend with $34.7 million, while fellow animated pic Playmobil: The Movie came apart with a debut of just $811,000.
Playmobil, released domestically by STXfilms, marks the third-worst opening of all time for a title rolling out domestically in more than 2,000 theaters despite special ticket pricing of $5 in most theaters across the country.
The first weekend of December is notoriously slow following the Thanksgiving crush, and this year was no exception. The only new nationwide offering at the U.S. box office was ...
Playmobil, released domestically by STXfilms, marks the third-worst opening of all time for a title rolling out domestically in more than 2,000 theaters despite special ticket pricing of $5 in most theaters across the country.
The first weekend of December is notoriously slow following the Thanksgiving crush, and this year was no exception. The only new nationwide offering at the U.S. box office was ...
- 12/8/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Disney Animation Studios' Frozen 2 easily stayed atop the North American box office in its third weekend with $34.7 million, while fellow animated pic Playmobil: The Movie came apart with a debut of just $668,000.
Playmobil, released domestically by STXfilms, marks the third-worst opening of all time for a title rolling out domestically in more than 2,000 theaters despite special ticket pricing of $5 in most theaters across the country. (The studio initially said Sunday morning that the pic had earned $811,000, but later revised the estimate downward.)
The first weekend of December is notoriously slow following the Thanksgiving ...
Playmobil, released domestically by STXfilms, marks the third-worst opening of all time for a title rolling out domestically in more than 2,000 theaters despite special ticket pricing of $5 in most theaters across the country. (The studio initially said Sunday morning that the pic had earned $811,000, but later revised the estimate downward.)
The first weekend of December is notoriously slow following the Thanksgiving ...
- 12/8/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Within the first ten minutes of “Playmobil: The Movie,” two kids sing a cute musical number, find out their parents died in a car accident, and after a flash forward of four years, one attempts to run away. If this feels a bit like storytelling whiplash, it’s because it is — and it’s what we’re getting for the rest of the movie.
An uneven story built to sell toy sets with little to no emotional connectivity, overlaid with generic pop music meant to distract from the mess of a narrative, “Playmobil: The Movie” might have been better off going directly to streaming, as it is best watched running in the background of a playdate for pre-schoolers, buried under the noise of kids’ own imaginations but offering the occasional distraction from a total toddler meltdown.
High school graduate Marla (voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) dreams (and sings) about the adventures she’ll have,...
An uneven story built to sell toy sets with little to no emotional connectivity, overlaid with generic pop music meant to distract from the mess of a narrative, “Playmobil: The Movie” might have been better off going directly to streaming, as it is best watched running in the background of a playdate for pre-schoolers, buried under the noise of kids’ own imaginations but offering the occasional distraction from a total toddler meltdown.
High school graduate Marla (voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy) dreams (and sings) about the adventures she’ll have,...
- 12/7/2019
- by Yolanda Machado
- The Wrap
Disney’s “Frozen II” has become the third movie this year to stay No. 1 on the box office charts for three weekends. With an estimated total this weekend of $34 million, it will easily take the top spot over Lionsgate’s “Knives Out” on a weekend that traditionally is a quiet period before the Christmas release period begins in earnest.
The two other films that have earned three No. 1s are Universal’s “Glass,” which took advantage of a historically slow period in the early part of this year’s release slate, and “Avengers: Endgame,” which the rest of the industry steered clear of as it became the biggest box office hit ever. Warner Bros.’ “Joker” almost took a third No. 1 in late October, but was edged out by the second weekend of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”
“Knives Out” will take the No. 2 spot for a second weekend, holding well with an estimated $14 million total.
The two other films that have earned three No. 1s are Universal’s “Glass,” which took advantage of a historically slow period in the early part of this year’s release slate, and “Avengers: Endgame,” which the rest of the industry steered clear of as it became the biggest box office hit ever. Warner Bros.’ “Joker” almost took a third No. 1 in late October, but was edged out by the second weekend of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”
“Knives Out” will take the No. 2 spot for a second weekend, holding well with an estimated $14 million total.
- 12/7/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
“Frozen 2” is gradually warming up the North American box office, with an estimated $37 million its third weekend at 4,440 sites, early estimates showed Friday.
Disney’s animated sequel is projected to decline about 57%. Should estimates hold, “Frozen 2” should finish the weekend with nearly $340 million domestically in it first 17 days.
With global box office at more than $740 million in its first two weeks, the latest adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf could become the sixth Disney movie to cross $1 billion in 2019.
Lionsgate’s mystery comedy “Knives Out” is also showing plenty of pull at multiplexes with another $14 million in its second weekend, giving it around $62 million in its first dozen days.
The film, produced by Lionsgate, Mrc and T-Street for about $40 million, received an A- Cinemascore and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The star-laden cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette and Lakeith Stanfield.
Disney’s animated sequel is projected to decline about 57%. Should estimates hold, “Frozen 2” should finish the weekend with nearly $340 million domestically in it first 17 days.
With global box office at more than $740 million in its first two weeks, the latest adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf could become the sixth Disney movie to cross $1 billion in 2019.
Lionsgate’s mystery comedy “Knives Out” is also showing plenty of pull at multiplexes with another $14 million in its second weekend, giving it around $62 million in its first dozen days.
The film, produced by Lionsgate, Mrc and T-Street for about $40 million, received an A- Cinemascore and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The star-laden cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette and Lakeith Stanfield.
- 12/6/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Refresh for more analysis: The doldrums of December are here and is standard following the lucrative Thanksgiving-Black Friday period most major distributors abstain from opening any wide entries, except for Stx which is handling animated feature Playmobil, which isn’t looking so hot with a 3-day of $905K, one of the lowest openings ever for a pic north of 2,000 runs — even lower than Universal/Blumhouse’s Jem and the Holograms which tanked with a $1.37M opening.
The intention of course by Stx was to nab any families who still want to take their kids to the movies after the whirlwind of Frozen 2 (they even offered up $5 tickets to experiment with pricing), but everyone is still going to see the Disney sequel which is still going to crush it for the third time this weekend with a $40.3M opening, -53% with a running total by Sunday of $343.2M. For a Disney...
The intention of course by Stx was to nab any families who still want to take their kids to the movies after the whirlwind of Frozen 2 (they even offered up $5 tickets to experiment with pricing), but everyone is still going to see the Disney sequel which is still going to crush it for the third time this weekend with a $40.3M opening, -53% with a running total by Sunday of $343.2M. For a Disney...
- 12/6/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Every year, distributors must navigate four dead-zone weekends: post-New Years, Super Bowl Sunday, Labor Day, and the first in December. Historically, these are the periods with the lowest theater attendance, although studios now have their strategies; some slots have become a good time for horror titles, for example. But early December still resists tactics, with a graveyard of films that braved the date.
Films that aren’t pre-sold blockbusters do best to wait until Christmas Day; the days that follow are the year’s most lucrative. Better to maximize chances for that play period than gain the dubious bragging right of a low-grossing #1 position.
Not to mention, “Frozen II” would wipe the floor with any contender. It will retain most dates through Christmas as it heads toward a possible $500 million domestic take, almost 25% better than the 2013 original. However, for at least four titles that found success over Thanksgiving weekend, this...
Films that aren’t pre-sold blockbusters do best to wait until Christmas Day; the days that follow are the year’s most lucrative. Better to maximize chances for that play period than gain the dubious bragging right of a low-grossing #1 position.
Not to mention, “Frozen II” would wipe the floor with any contender. It will retain most dates through Christmas as it heads toward a possible $500 million domestic take, almost 25% better than the 2013 original. However, for at least four titles that found success over Thanksgiving weekend, this...
- 12/4/2019
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Princesses Anna and Elsa will have no trouble maintaining their box office rule as Disney’s “Frozen 2” heads for its third straight victory.
The animated sequel is nearing the $300 million mark at the domestic box office and could collect another $30 million to $40 million this weekend. Recent Thanksgiving leftovers such as “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” “Frozen” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” declined between 54% and 64% after the holiday frame. Like “Catching Fire,” “Frozen 2” initially opened a week ahead of Thanksgiving, while “Frozen” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” launched the day before.
“Frozen 2” generated a record-setting $125 million over the five-day holiday weekend, bringing its domestic tally to a massive $288 million. After two weeks in theaters, the film has earned $742 million at the global box office. Adding to Disney’s banner year, the latest adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf should become the sixth Disney movie to cross $1 billion in 2019.
Stx is...
The animated sequel is nearing the $300 million mark at the domestic box office and could collect another $30 million to $40 million this weekend. Recent Thanksgiving leftovers such as “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” “Frozen” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” declined between 54% and 64% after the holiday frame. Like “Catching Fire,” “Frozen 2” initially opened a week ahead of Thanksgiving, while “Frozen” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” launched the day before.
“Frozen 2” generated a record-setting $125 million over the five-day holiday weekend, bringing its domestic tally to a massive $288 million. After two weeks in theaters, the film has earned $742 million at the global box office. Adding to Disney’s banner year, the latest adventures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf should become the sixth Disney movie to cross $1 billion in 2019.
Stx is...
- 12/3/2019
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Features the voices of: Anna Taylor-Joy, Gabriel Bateman, Dino Andrade, Ian James Corlett, Lino Disalvo, Ben Diskin, Jim Gaffigan, Kellen Goff, Wilson Gonzalez, Adam Lambert, Dan Navarro, Tito Ortiz, Daniel Radcliffe, Kenan Thompson | Written by Blaise Hemingway, Greg Erb, Jason Oremland | Directed by Lino Disalvo
[Note: With the film now out on DVD, Digital and Blu-ray, here's a reposting of our review of Playmobil: The Movie from its UK cinema release]
Playmobil: The Movie, directed by Lino Disalvo, is the latest feature film adaption of a pre-existing toy or product that is adapted to capitalise on for monetary gain. The world has already been gifted not one but two Lego Movie features as well as a double bill of Angry Birds films, and now it is time for Playmobil to try its hand at creating a franchise and try to stand tall amid other highly successful ventures.
The end result is a mixed venture that does not quite grasp nor understand what works within a feature film of this calibre.
[Note: With the film now out on DVD, Digital and Blu-ray, here's a reposting of our review of Playmobil: The Movie from its UK cinema release]
Playmobil: The Movie, directed by Lino Disalvo, is the latest feature film adaption of a pre-existing toy or product that is adapted to capitalise on for monetary gain. The world has already been gifted not one but two Lego Movie features as well as a double bill of Angry Birds films, and now it is time for Playmobil to try its hand at creating a franchise and try to stand tall amid other highly successful ventures.
The end result is a mixed venture that does not quite grasp nor understand what works within a feature film of this calibre.
- 12/2/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
From the Lion King to the return of Elsa, Disney/Pixar remain undefeated in the kids’ film industry. So why is everyone else lagging behind?
Here we (let it) go again. Frozen II has broken box-office records with presales before it has even been released, and will doubtless cap off a triumphant year for Disney Animation and its subsidiary Pixar. The revamped Lion King is the biggest animation of all time; Toy Story 4 has also taken more than a billion dollars. Cue more fist-shaking at the unassailable hugeness of Disney. But if any rival is hoping to overturn this, they will have to try a damned sight harder.
At the beginning of the century, we considered ourselves in a “golden age” of animation, brought on by now-classic early Pixar titles Toy Story, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo, and the non-Pixar Shrek and Happy Feet. But looking around this year,...
Here we (let it) go again. Frozen II has broken box-office records with presales before it has even been released, and will doubtless cap off a triumphant year for Disney Animation and its subsidiary Pixar. The revamped Lion King is the biggest animation of all time; Toy Story 4 has also taken more than a billion dollars. Cue more fist-shaking at the unassailable hugeness of Disney. But if any rival is hoping to overturn this, they will have to try a damned sight harder.
At the beginning of the century, we considered ourselves in a “golden age” of animation, brought on by now-classic early Pixar titles Toy Story, The Incredibles and Finding Nemo, and the non-Pixar Shrek and Happy Feet. But looking around this year,...
- 11/18/2019
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Features the voices of: Anna Taylor-Joy, Gabriel Bateman, Dino Andrade, Ian James Corlett, Lino Disalvo, Ben Diskin, Jim Gaffigan, Kellen Goff, Wilson Gonzalez, Adam Lambert, Dan Navarro, Tito Ortiz, Daniel Radcliffe, Kenan Thompson | Written by Blaise Hemingway, Greg Erb, Jason Oremland | Directed by Lino Disalvo
Playmobil: The Movie, directed by Lino Disalvo, is the latest feature film adaption of a pre-existing toy or product that is adapted to capitalise on for monetary gain. The world has already been gifted not one but two Lego Movie features as well as a double bill of Angry Birds films, and now it is time for Playmobil to try its hand at creating a franchise and try to stand tall amid other highly successful ventures.
The end result is a mixed venture that does not quite grasp nor understand what works within a feature film of this calibre. On the surface, the whole basis...
Playmobil: The Movie, directed by Lino Disalvo, is the latest feature film adaption of a pre-existing toy or product that is adapted to capitalise on for monetary gain. The world has already been gifted not one but two Lego Movie features as well as a double bill of Angry Birds films, and now it is time for Playmobil to try its hand at creating a franchise and try to stand tall amid other highly successful ventures.
The end result is a mixed venture that does not quite grasp nor understand what works within a feature film of this calibre. On the surface, the whole basis...
- 8/15/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
If Playmobil: The Movie had a (memorable) theme song it would be Everything is Meh. Not offensive, actively unpleasant or particularly poor, just…meh. In fact, Playmobil: The Movie is exactly the sort of film which springs to mind when someone tells you that a Playmobil movie exists.
Marla and Charlie Brenner make a formidable team. When the siblings play, the world falls away and they are free to roam their imaginary Playmobil universe together. The Knight and The Viking are the tiny alter egos who unite and fight at their command, nothing is impossible for this adventurous pair.
Marla (Anya Taylor-Joy) has an appetite for adventure in the real world too. Elaborate travel plans festoon her bedroom and the first big song of the movie is peppered with excited exclamations over all the bright things the future will bring. Then tragically the bubble bursts.
Four years later childish things...
Marla and Charlie Brenner make a formidable team. When the siblings play, the world falls away and they are free to roam their imaginary Playmobil universe together. The Knight and The Viking are the tiny alter egos who unite and fight at their command, nothing is impossible for this adventurous pair.
Marla (Anya Taylor-Joy) has an appetite for adventure in the real world too. Elaborate travel plans festoon her bedroom and the first big song of the movie is peppered with excited exclamations over all the bright things the future will bring. Then tragically the bubble bursts.
Four years later childish things...
- 8/14/2019
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Anyone used to the turbocharged irony and comedy rocket-fuel of the Lego films will be let down by this sentimental separated-siblings story
The Lego Movie franchise has been one of the funniest, smartest things in the cinema and even the Angry Birds movies were pretty good – so hopes were counterintuitively pretty high for Playmobil: The Movie. Disappointingly, it is a borderline dopey, sentimental children’s adventure mostly without the wit and spark that converted grownups and kids to the Lego films.
Anya Taylor-Joy plays a woman who has just graduated high school, is yearning to travel, close to her kid brother and living in what appears to be a fairly Mary Poppins-esque part of Brooklyn. Fate takes a terrible turn, and she and her brother become closer in ways they hadn’t wanted to or anticipated. He runs away to some sketchily imagined toy convention in Manhattan, she follows – and through some kind of cosmic,...
The Lego Movie franchise has been one of the funniest, smartest things in the cinema and even the Angry Birds movies were pretty good – so hopes were counterintuitively pretty high for Playmobil: The Movie. Disappointingly, it is a borderline dopey, sentimental children’s adventure mostly without the wit and spark that converted grownups and kids to the Lego films.
Anya Taylor-Joy plays a woman who has just graduated high school, is yearning to travel, close to her kid brother and living in what appears to be a fairly Mary Poppins-esque part of Brooklyn. Fate takes a terrible turn, and she and her brother become closer in ways they hadn’t wanted to or anticipated. He runs away to some sketchily imagined toy convention in Manhattan, she follows – and through some kind of cosmic,...
- 8/9/2019
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
With the X-Men on their way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a few years, fans have been busying themselves trying to find who the best candidate to play the next Wolverine is. One surprising favorite is Daniel Radcliffe, who’s been at the forefront of the conversation since he jokingly addressed the rumors in a video for Wired earlier this year.
However, don’t expect this fan casting to actually come to fruition. In an interview with Yahoo Movies UK to promote Playmobil: The Movie, the Harry Potter star was asked which other iconic characters he’d like to play on the big screen. The actor replied, though, that he’s not necessarily a fan of starring in a remake of a beloved movie or franchise.
“Most of the films that I love I don’t think I would want to see remade. And I certainly don’t think...
However, don’t expect this fan casting to actually come to fruition. In an interview with Yahoo Movies UK to promote Playmobil: The Movie, the Harry Potter star was asked which other iconic characters he’d like to play on the big screen. The actor replied, though, that he’s not necessarily a fan of starring in a remake of a beloved movie or franchise.
“Most of the films that I love I don’t think I would want to see remade. And I certainly don’t think...
- 8/8/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Tucked in the closing credits of “Playmobil: The Movie” is a dedication to Horst Brandstätter, the German entrepreneur whose company began production of the now-iconic Playmobil toys in the 1970s — acknowledging a vast popular legacy for the dinky figurines that now extends to a whole animated feature. It’s a nice touch, if a tellingly incomplete one: Unmentioned is Hans Beck, the inventor who designed and developed the toys themselves, and by the end of this snazzy but shrilly synthetic kids’ romp, it’s hardly surprising to see business acumen honored ahead of creative input. An attempt to do for the smiling, claw-handed Playmobil collective what “The Lego Movie” did for the humble plastic brick — but without that blockbuster’s dizzy, self-aware wit and visual invention — Lino Disalvo’s hyperactive film never transcends its blatant product-flogging purpose.
The result, brightly stuffed with pirates and vikings and glitter-winged creatures at every turn,...
The result, brightly stuffed with pirates and vikings and glitter-winged creatures at every turn,...
- 8/7/2019
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s one way to make sure film marketing piques my interest: completely change approaches from one trailer to the next in the hopes of obscuring a movie’s actual premise. I honestly wouldn’t have given a second thought to the animated feature Playmobil: The Movie after seeing its first trailer, but today’s new one got my attention […]
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- 7/26/2019
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Apparently, no toy empire can resist the cash cow of an animated movie adaptation. Next up to bat is Playmobil and its myriad toys. In the new trailer for “Playmobil: The Movie,” the film seems to be positioned as a kid-friendly spy thriller. Rex Dasher (Daniel Radcliffe) is a world-class super spy investigating a top-secret organization causing people from different lands to disappear. Civilians Del (Jim Gaffigan) and Marla (Anya-Taylor Joy) are recruited to assist Rex in his mission.
Continue reading ‘Playmobil’ Trailer: Daniel Radcliffe & Anya Taylor-Joy Bring The Children’s Toys To Life In New Film at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Playmobil’ Trailer: Daniel Radcliffe & Anya Taylor-Joy Bring The Children’s Toys To Life In New Film at The Playlist.
- 7/24/2019
- by Brynne Ramella
- The Playlist
A brand new Playmobil: The Movie trailer is out and it shows the world’s greatest super spy teaming up with two civilians to save the world. Check out the trailer within… Move over James Bond. Bourne who? Don’t accept this mission, Ethan Hunt, because there is a new top super spy. He’s suave, he’s daring, […]
The post Rex Dasher is Saving the World in Style in the Latest Playmobil: The Movie Trailer appeared first on Cinelinx.
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- 7/24/2019
- by Matt Malliaros
- Cinelinx
Here’s to a very happy birthday to Daniel Radcliffe! The British actor known around the world as The Boy Who Lived in the Harry Potter franchise turns 30 years old today. And doesn’t that make you feel ancient?
But it’s true, the math checks out. Radcliffe was 11 when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone came out in 2001, exactly the same age as the character in the story. In fact, as further proof that he was born for the part, his birthday – July 23rd – is just a week before Harry’s, which author J.K. Rowling has specified in the books as being July 31st.
Radcliffe continued to star as the Chosen One for seven more movies until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 brought the series of adaptations to a close in 2011. Since finishing the saga, he’s become known for picking a range of roles...
But it’s true, the math checks out. Radcliffe was 11 when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone came out in 2001, exactly the same age as the character in the story. In fact, as further proof that he was born for the part, his birthday – July 23rd – is just a week before Harry’s, which author J.K. Rowling has specified in the books as being July 31st.
Radcliffe continued to star as the Chosen One for seven more movies until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 brought the series of adaptations to a close in 2011. Since finishing the saga, he’s become known for picking a range of roles...
- 7/23/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
"There's no chance or danger, or anything, right?" Stx Entertainment has debuted a new full Us trailer for Playmobil: The Movie, based on the line of mini-figure toys from Europe (that aren't Lego but look a lot like Lego). We've already featured a few other international trailers before this one, but the more they show from the movie, the worse it looks. Extremely cheesy and overloaded with rip-off comedy. Here's how they pitch it: "Packed with humor and excitement the film combines endearing and hilarious characters, thrilling adventure and breathtaking scenery in this original, animated heart-warming tale." Featuring the voices of Anya Taylor-Joy, Jim Gaffigan, Gabriel Bateman, Adam Lambert, Kenan Thompson, Meghan Trainor, and Daniel Radcliffe as Rex Dasher. I don't even know how they got this voice cast, but they got them and it doesn't seem to make much of a difference. It still looks terrible. But maybe it's just not for me.
- 7/23/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Child’s Play star Gabriel Bateman has joined Russell Crowe and Caren Pistorius in the psychological thriller Unhinged from Solstice Studios.
The film, directed by Derrick Borte (American Dreamer), written by Carl Ellsworth and produced by Lisa Ellzey, is being shot in New Orleans.
Unhinged tells the story of Rachel (Pistorius), a mother who leans on her horn at the wrong time, to the wrong guy (Crowe).
Solstice is eyeing a third-quarter 2020 wide U.S. theatrical release.
Bateman also starred in the James Wan-produced Lights Out, and will voice the role of Charlie in the animated film Playmobil: The Movie, opposite ...
The film, directed by Derrick Borte (American Dreamer), written by Carl Ellsworth and produced by Lisa Ellzey, is being shot in New Orleans.
Unhinged tells the story of Rachel (Pistorius), a mother who leans on her horn at the wrong time, to the wrong guy (Crowe).
Solstice is eyeing a third-quarter 2020 wide U.S. theatrical release.
Bateman also starred in the James Wan-produced Lights Out, and will voice the role of Charlie in the animated film Playmobil: The Movie, opposite ...
- 7/17/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Child’s Play star Gabriel Bateman has joined Russell Crowe and Caren Pistorius in the psychological thriller Unhinged from Solstice Studios.
The film, directed by Derrick Borte (American Dreamer), written by Carl Ellsworth and produced by Lisa Ellzey, is being shot in New Orleans.
Unhinged tells the story of Rachel (Pistorius), a mother who leans on her horn at the wrong time, to the wrong guy (Crowe).
Solstice is eyeing a third-quarter 2020 wide U.S. theatrical release.
Bateman also starred in the James Wan-produced Lights Out, and will voice the role of Charlie in the animated film Playmobil: The Movie, opposite ...
The film, directed by Derrick Borte (American Dreamer), written by Carl Ellsworth and produced by Lisa Ellzey, is being shot in New Orleans.
Unhinged tells the story of Rachel (Pistorius), a mother who leans on her horn at the wrong time, to the wrong guy (Crowe).
Solstice is eyeing a third-quarter 2020 wide U.S. theatrical release.
Bateman also starred in the James Wan-produced Lights Out, and will voice the role of Charlie in the animated film Playmobil: The Movie, opposite ...
- 7/17/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Lopez’s forthcoming romantic comedy “Marry Me” is leaving Stx Entertainment go to Universal Pictures, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Stx originally picked up the project, which is also set to star Owen Wilson, in April. The film was supposed to be the third collaboration between the studio and Lopez, following last year’s “Second Act” and the upcoming stripper revenge flick “Hustlers,” which is slated to hit theaters in September.
A representative for Stx did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Also Read: Oren Aviv to Step Down From Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group
STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson said in April that the studio was looking forward to continuing its relationship with Lopez.
The film is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby and centers around a pop superstar (Lopez) who, moments before marrying her rock star fiancé at Madison Square Garden,...
Stx originally picked up the project, which is also set to star Owen Wilson, in April. The film was supposed to be the third collaboration between the studio and Lopez, following last year’s “Second Act” and the upcoming stripper revenge flick “Hustlers,” which is slated to hit theaters in September.
A representative for Stx did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Also Read: Oren Aviv to Step Down From Stx Entertainment Motion Picture Group
STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson said in April that the studio was looking forward to continuing its relationship with Lopez.
The film is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby and centers around a pop superstar (Lopez) who, moments before marrying her rock star fiancé at Madison Square Garden,...
- 7/15/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Stx Entertainment has pushed the release date of its Dave Bautista-led action comedy “My Spy” to 2020, an individual with knowledge of the film told TheWrap. The film was initially scheduled to hit theaters August 23.
Stx declined to comment for this story.
Insiders at the studio, however, have said they love the film and have every confidence in the movie, and expect to announce a date soon.
The film, starring Chloe Coleman (“Big Little Lies”) opposite Bautista, follows a hardened CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl (Coleman) after being sent undercover to spy on her family.
Also Read: Jennifer Lopez Reunites With Stx Entertainment for Rom-Com 'Marry Me'
Initially “My Spy” was set up to come a little more than a month after “Stuber,” which Bautista also stars in alongside Kumail Nanjiani. The studio, which had a recent string of underperforming films at the box office,...
Stx declined to comment for this story.
Insiders at the studio, however, have said they love the film and have every confidence in the movie, and expect to announce a date soon.
The film, starring Chloe Coleman (“Big Little Lies”) opposite Bautista, follows a hardened CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl (Coleman) after being sent undercover to spy on her family.
Also Read: Jennifer Lopez Reunites With Stx Entertainment for Rom-Com 'Marry Me'
Initially “My Spy” was set up to come a little more than a month after “Stuber,” which Bautista also stars in alongside Kumail Nanjiani. The studio, which had a recent string of underperforming films at the box office,...
- 7/11/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
On Wednesday Adam Lambert released the video for “Comin in Hot,” the third single from his forthcoming album Velvet and the second visual installment of a short film in support of the record, after “New Eyes.”
The clip follows Lambert as he hits up a steamy retro night club, populated by ball performers, casanovas and drag queens. The video also stars trans activist and mother of the Yves Saint Laurent ball house, Miss Shalae, as “The Goddess,” who casts love spells and potions on the bar’s patrons.
Lambert previously...
The clip follows Lambert as he hits up a steamy retro night club, populated by ball performers, casanovas and drag queens. The video also stars trans activist and mother of the Yves Saint Laurent ball house, Miss Shalae, as “The Goddess,” who casts love spells and potions on the bar’s patrons.
Lambert previously...
- 6/26/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
StudioCanal offered glimpses of a slate of international films on the first day of the CineEurope trade show in Barcelona, which runs June 17-20.
The studio offered first clips and a trailer for Farmageddon, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2015’s Shaun the Sheep, which earned over $106 million worldwide at the box office.
In the new film, Shaun sets out to help an alien who crash-lands near the farm get back to its planet. Farmageddon is set to premiere in Germany Sept. 26, followed by France, the U.K. and other markets in October.
StudioCanal also showed a clip and the trailer for ...
The studio offered first clips and a trailer for Farmageddon, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2015’s Shaun the Sheep, which earned over $106 million worldwide at the box office.
In the new film, Shaun sets out to help an alien who crash-lands near the farm get back to its planet. Farmageddon is set to premiere in Germany Sept. 26, followed by France, the U.K. and other markets in October.
StudioCanal also showed a clip and the trailer for ...
- 6/17/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Madrid — It’s no coincidence that Netflix has chosen Annecy, a fairy tale-looking town nestling in the French Alps, to unveil scenes from its first two animated movies; or that Warner Bros. Animation will world premiere at Annecy’s Intl. Animation Film Festival its first Looney Tunes Cartoon; or that Didier Brunner, the doyen of Europe’s art film scene, is announcing a key development deal on a banner new TV series here.
France’s Annecy Animation Film Festival and its Mifa market are animation Hollywood’s home from home,and embraced as passionately by Europep’s industry and creators, 2D and 3D alike. This year they will also provide a stage for the resurgence of Japan as an international toon power, and for the best of Chinese and Latin American animation.
Joining the Annecy Festival market in 2002, Mickaël Marin has witnessed and helped drive this growth, first as head of Mifa,...
France’s Annecy Animation Film Festival and its Mifa market are animation Hollywood’s home from home,and embraced as passionately by Europep’s industry and creators, 2D and 3D alike. This year they will also provide a stage for the resurgence of Japan as an international toon power, and for the best of Chinese and Latin American animation.
Joining the Annecy Festival market in 2002, Mickaël Marin has witnessed and helped drive this growth, first as head of Mifa,...
- 6/10/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Aton Soumache’s On Entertainment (“Playmobil”) is allying with Joann Sfar, the revered French comicbook artist and filmmaker, on an ambitious live action mini-series inspired by French aviator and author Antoine de Saint Exupery’s 1943 philosophical and self-reflective parable “The Little Prince.”
The project, which is still at an early development stage, is being conceived as five mini-movies filled with fantasy and adventures which will mix live action and CGI in the veins of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Jungle Book,” Soumache told Variety.
On Entertainment, which is now part of Mediawan, bought a majority stake in Sfar’s company Nice Pictures, and will soon unveil its rebranding along with a slate of high-profile series and film projects.
Sfar said “The Little Prince” has played a meaningful role in his career. His 2008 adaptation of “The Little Prince” became a New York Times bestseller and allowed him to break through internationally.
The project, which is still at an early development stage, is being conceived as five mini-movies filled with fantasy and adventures which will mix live action and CGI in the veins of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Jungle Book,” Soumache told Variety.
On Entertainment, which is now part of Mediawan, bought a majority stake in Sfar’s company Nice Pictures, and will soon unveil its rebranding along with a slate of high-profile series and film projects.
Sfar said “The Little Prince” has played a meaningful role in his career. His 2008 adaptation of “The Little Prince” became a New York Times bestseller and allowed him to break through internationally.
- 6/10/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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