The “Lion King” was finally crowned a first place box office winner. On its third Friday in theaters, “Mufasa: The Lion King” finally took the No. 1 spot, surpassing “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” for the first time since they were both released on Dec. 20. The Walt Disney Pictures musical drama — a prequel and sequel … Read more
Nicole Kidman famously said in her AMC ad, “We come to this place for magic.” Yes, and so often we leave this place with a pounding headache. Of the more than 100 films I saw in 2024, here are the five that gave Excedrin Migraine the most business. And to cleanse your palate, check out … Read more
Disney’s “Moana 2” reigned at the box office for the third straight Friday, as the animated musical starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson saw $6 million in ticket sales, according to The Numbers. The sequel has already pulled in nearly $317 million since it debuted Thanksgiving weekend. Girl power was also on display as “Wicked” took … Read more
It’s still Rock-ing the box office. In its second Friday in theaters, “Moana 2” remained in the No. 1 spot, with sales of $11.7 million, according to The Numbers. The animated musical adventure, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is projected to enjoy earnings of $50.8 million this weekend and a $600 million total since its debut, according … Read more
Disney did it again. The animated musical adventure “Moana 2” took first place at the box office on Friday, its first day in theaters, with $54.5 million in revenue, according to The Numbers. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in “Wicked,” which made history as the highest domestically grossing film based on a Broadway musical. ©Universal/Courtesy … Read more
movie review MOANA 2 Running time: 90 minutes. Rated PG (action/peril). In theaters Nov. 27. Well, at least it’s not “Wish.” “Moana 2,” the sequel to the 2016 animated film about an oceanic adventurer, is 20,000 leagues better than Disney’s congealed Thanksgiving leftovers from last year. But that’s a low, low bar. The studio’s latest … Read more
“Wicked” wowed moviegoers on Friday, its first day in theaters, earning $46.74 million in revenue. Source link #Wicked #casts #spell #box #office #46M #opening #topping #Gladiator
Two-thousand-twenty-four is turning into the Year of the Flop. Expensive comic book movies, starry comedies, Christmas fare, Westerns and auteur-driven sci-fi epics all spectacularly imploded. Major titles played to a couple of dudes who snuck in at 11 a.m. Egos were obliterated. And the downward trend started right away. Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell … Read more
It’s already Jingle Bell Rock-ing the box office. The Christmas action comedy “Red One” — starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — flew to the top of the box office on its opening night Friday, with close to $11 million in sales, according to The Numbers. Johnson, who plays the head of North Pole security trying … Read more
movie review RED ONE Zero Stars. Running time: 123 minutes. Rated PG-13 (action, some violence, and language). In theaters. For the most wonderful time of the year comes the worst movie of the year. That’s “Red One,” a piece of Christmas crapola starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans. If you see it, yule … Read more
Matilda’s daddy is a zaddy! Danny DeVito may not be able to beat Vin Diesel in a high-speed street race, but when it comes to being one of Hollywood’s hottest and hairless heartthrobs, the 4-foot-10 New Jersey native’s got him licked, per a head-turning new report. DeVito bested Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson and Stanley Tucci … Read more
Matilda’s daddy is a zaddy! Danny DeVito may not be able to beat Vin Diesel in a high-speed street race, but when it comes to being one of Hollywood’s hottest and hairless heartthrobs, the 4-foot-10 New Jersey native’s got him licked, per a head-turning new report. DeVito bested Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson and Stanley Tucci … Read more
You’re only cheating yourself. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, says the one bad habit that kept her from reaching her fitness goals was planning cheat meals. Rizzo began her fitness journey in 2015, hitting it hard and often. “I basically started going to the gym one day and just didn’t stop. You … Read more
Another musical adventure at sea. Disney dropped the first trailer for “Moana 2” Wednesday with Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back as the voices of Moana and Maui, respectively. The trailer also features new music for the highly-anticipated Disney sequel, which arrives in theaters in November. Auliʻi Cravalho voices Moana. Disney Dwayne Johnson voices … Read more
Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic and The Rock. The students at P373R on Staten Island got a big surprise when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sent a personalized video — and even serenaded them with a song his character Maui sings in the beloved Disney animated film “Moana.” Students at the school had voted to put the musical … Read more
John Cena has shared his insight into the nearly decade-long feud between “Fast & Furious” co-stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. During an appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, the WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor, 46, spoke about the rumors concerning Johnson and Diesel’s on-set tension. “There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that,” … Read more
After merging the XFL and USFL, the new-look United Football League (UFL) is set to kick off later this month. But apparently, Larry David is not fond of goalposts on football fields. The actor and comedian offered up a suggestion for the UFL as its season-opener looms. During a recent appearance on the “Rich Eisen … Read more
Forget boring office buildings with little-to-no coffee offerings, endless floors of beige cubicles and monotonous, marble-clad lobbies. Commercial landlords are wooing major tenants and their work-from-home-loving employees back to the office with unprecedented amenities — from golf simulators and rock-climbing walls to gourmet food and transcendental meditation rooms. With Manhattan vacancies at a record 21%, building owners … Read more
“Furious”? I’m elated! “Riding in Cars With Buffoons” is finally coming to an end. Over the weekend, an Instagram post from actor Vin Diesel heavily suggested that the next “Fast & Furious” film, said to be called “Fast X: Part 2,” will be the last hurrah for the 23-year-old franchise. “Just finished our end of … Read more
The biggest mystery on the internet at the moment is who yelled at Rebecca Ferguson. The Swedish actress, 40, best known for the “Mission: Impossible” movies, “The Greatest Showman” and the “Dune” franchise, recently recounted a heated exchange she had with a co-star during an appearance on the “Reign With Josh Smith” podcast Tuesday. “I … Read more