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  1. There's another adaptation coming in a few weeks on Netflix with Andrew Scott in the Tom Ripley part (that's in black and white because...I don't know. To stylistically differentiate it from the 1999 movie, perhaps?) and it's been pretty amusing seeing a portion of social media thinking it's ripping off Saltburn (ignoring that not only is it based on a book that's been famously adapted before but also went into production before that movie did). Like give me a break lmao.
  2. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare looks like an obvious sub-$20M total grosser.
  3. I can't believe, in 2024, we're still having "Avatar has no cultural relevance" arguments after a sequel that was almost as wildly successful. Aren't y'all tired? Especially following Aquaman and Captain Marvel just proving what a billion dollar or more blockbuster that clearly didn't leave much of an impact really looks like.
  4. Gladiator 2 is definitely a wild card given its nature but it does have one heck of a strong cast to give it plenty of buzz (including Denzel in a rare supporting role and two members of the new Fantastic Four) so it's all going to come down to marketing and execution. Hoping it's a hit for Paul Mescal's sake since this is arguably the most high-profile gig he's landed to date.
  5. The holidays look like they could be potentially busy. November needs to be spaced out a bit now that Venom moved though since Gladiator 2, Moana 2, and Wicked are all currently set to come out between the pre-Thanksgiving frame through the holiday itself (and the latter has clearly staked its claim on the big weekend).
  6. It's a Neon release. They still haven't managed to leave the same footprint as, say, A24 has - their only $20M+ grossers remain Parasite and I Tonya, both of which were obviously largely assisted by awards buzz.
  7. Has anyone else watched Masters of the Air? I just started it last night after True Detective: Night Country (it was fine, Jodie is great in it, but I've given up hope that it's ever going to match the high quality of the first season) and my goodness is Austin Butler trying so hard not to use The Elvis Voice in it lmao. In his defense, it was filmed in 2021 right after that movie so it doesn't stick out as a sore thumb nearly as much as it did during that awards season.
  8. I think Challengers is the best bet out of anything, largely thanks to Zendaya. Not sure anything else has much potential to reach the mark though. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare looks like an obvious bomb in waiting if there ever was one.
  9. Don't know if this was posted and I missed it but: Long Range Box Office Forecast & 2024’s Upcoming Calendar (as of 3/14/24) Release Date Title 3-Day (FSS) Opening Low/High Range Domestic Total Low/High Range Distributor 3/22/2024 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire $31,000,000 – $43,000,000 $85,000,000 – $126,000,000 Sony / Columbia Pictures 3/22/2024 Luca Disney / Pixar 3/29/2024 Asphalt City Vertical & Roadside Attractions 3/29/2024 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire $43,000,000 – $56,000,000 $95,000,000 – $157,000,000 Warner Bros. Pictures 3/29/2024 In the Land of Saints and Sinners Samuel Goldwyn Films 4/5/2024 The First Omen $8,000,000 – $13,000,000 $20,000,000 – $34,400,000 20th Century Studios 4/5/2024 Monkey Man $16,000,000 – $25,000,000 $45,000,000 – $75,000,000 Universal Pictures 4/10/2024 SUGA│Agust D TOUR “D-DAY” the MOVIE BTS SUGA 4/12/2024 Civil War $12,000,000 – $18,000,000 $34,000,000 – $65,000,000 A24 4/12/2024 Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024) Iconic Events Releasing 4/19/2024 The Ministry of Ungentlemenly Warfare $6,000,000 – $10,000,000 $12,000,000 – $34,000,000 Lionsgate Long Range Box Office Forecast: CIVIL WAR and THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE - Boxoffice (boxofficepro.com)
  10. I think Arthur the King could've done better with a more aggressive marketing campaign since Dog proved there is still an audience for canine flicks featuring A-listers (even if Wahlberg has always been a wildly inconsistent draw). But I guess the studio didn't see it as worth the effort for a movie that was sitting on the shelf for a few years and was only given a theatrical release because of the barren schedule due to the strikes.
  11. That's mostly because they've burned through the biggest hits (The Big Four have been remade now) and it being too soon to remake Frozen, Tangled, etc. Most likely reason we're getting Moana within the next couple of years is because of The Rock.
  12. The Iron Giant would be an obvious one for WB to remake, especially after the character's prominence in Ready Player One, but the fact the original didn't make any money in theaters in its day is probably more than enough to give them pause.
  13. lol you would? I certainly wouldn't. Especially since Sony seems desperate for some IPs these days. Rule of thumb seems to be that the most remake-able types are the ones that have plenty of human characters in them, unless it's guaranteed to make far too much money to pass on (see: Lion King '19).
  14. DreamWorks started really losing their power in the early 2010s after ruling most of the aughts, something that would continue through the decade with a mixture of box office flops and cancelled projects that were well into development. Today, under the Universal acquisition, everyone who oversaw the company during its heyday have been largely replaced with Yes Folks. What'll be even more fascinating to see is how the live-action How to Train Your Dragon does next year, since it'll be a test as to whether there's a marketplace for live-action remakes of non-Disney hits. If that's a hit, it wouldn't be a surprise if Sony immediately commissioned a live-action Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs to be fast-tracked for 2027.
  15. Bob Marley is going to fall short of $100M at this point unless Paramount really pushes it there, but their next movie isn't for another two months (IF) so the only way it reaches the mark is if they pull a Passengers and really drag its run out.
  16. It probably doesn't help that there's a similar-looking (and much higher profile) movie coming out within such close proximity in the form of The First Omen. Immaculate going to be pretty much gone before those who want to double feature them will have the chance to do so lol.
  17. I have not seen a single piece of marketing for Immaculate.
  18. Did Deadline ever publish a few weeks out forecast for Ghostbusters?
  19. That would be an insane hold for Dune. And also pretty solid for Kung Fu Panda. Love Lies Bleeding and The American Society of Magical Negroes were always destined to be extremely limited in appeal so considering that, they maxed out their potential.
  20. This is going to be the closest movie to give off the vibe of something resembling a 4-quad tentpole to arrive since Godzilla x Kong (April is made up entirely of R-rated fare or movies too niche in appeal to break out massively) so there will be a void by the time it comes out. Don't think this is destined for a $50M+ opening or anything but $30M shouldn't be difficult to achieve.
  21. The movie will need to remain in the conversation until the end of the year, a daunting task. But also it seems pretty obvious A24's Actress push will be Florence Pugh. Reasonable to assume We Live in Time is coming out in Q4.
  22. Supporting Actress Joan Chen — “Dìdi” (Focus Features) Danielle Deadwyler — “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix) Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor — “The Nickel Boys” (Amazon MGM Studios/Orion) *** Saoirse Ronan — “Blitz” (Apple Original Films) Isabella Rossellini — “Conclave” (Focus Features) Alternates: Amy Adams, “Klara and the Sun” (Sony Pictures); Carrie Coon, “His Three Daughters” (Netflix); Ariana Grande, “Wicked” (Universal Pictures); Moses Ingram, “The End” (Neon); Elizabeth Olsen, “His Three Daughters” (Netflix); Aubrey Plaza — “Megalopolis” (No U.S. Distribution); Rachel Sennott — “SNL: 1975” (Sony Pictures); Uma Thurman — “Oh, Canada” (No U.S. Distribution); Naomi Watts — “Emmanuelle” (Neon); Robin Wright — “Here” (Sony Pictures)
  23. Supporting Actor Willem Dafoe — “Kinds of Kindness” (Searchlight Pictures) Harris Dickinson — “Blitz” (Apple Original Films) Samuel L. Jackson — “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix) *** Jesse Plemons — “Kinds of Kindness” (Searchlight Pictures) Stanley Tucci — “Conclave” (Focus Features) Alternates: Jamie Campbell Bower, “Emmanuelle” (Neon); Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain” (Searchlight Pictures); Leigh Gill, “Blitz” (Apple Original Films); Tom Hardy, “The Bikeriders” (Focus Features); Hugh Jackman, “Deadpool & Wolverine” (Marvel Studios); John Lithgow, “Conclave” (Focus Features); George MacKay, “The End” (Neon); Clarence Maclin, “Sing Sing” (A24); LaMorne Morris, “SNL: 1975” (Sony Pictures); Michael Shannon, “The End” (Neon); Drew Starkey, “Queer” (No U.S. Distribution)
  24. Actress Lady Gaga — “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Warner Bros.) Marianne Jean-Baptiste — “Hard Truths” (Bleecker Street) Florence Pugh — “We Live in Time” (A24) Saoirse Ronan — “The Outrun” (TBA) *** Zendaya — “Challengers” (Amazon MGM Studios) Alternates: Jodie Comer, “The Bikeriders” (Focus Features); Ryan Destiny, “Flint Strong” (Amazon MGM Studios); Nathalie Emmanuel, “Megalopolis” (No U.S. Distribution); Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked” (Universal Pictures); Lily Gladstone, “Fancy Dance” (Apple Original Films); Angelina Jolie, “Maria” (No U.S. Distribution); Jessica Lange, “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” (MGM); Natasha Lyonne, “His Three Daughters” (Netflix); Noémie Merlant, “Emmanuelle” (Neon); Jenna Ortega, “Klara and the Sun” (Sony Pictures); Daisy Ridley, “Young Woman and the Sea” (Walt Disney Pictures); Emma Stone, “Kinds of Kindness” (Searchlight Pictures); Tilda Swinton, “The End” (Neon)
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