Tag: Film

Awards season kicks off in Hollywood

BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) — Awards season kicked off in Hollywood with the 21st annual Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday (November 5). However, unlike other ceremonies, the awards are announced before the event. The films and actors receiving awards included Gary Oldman (‘Darkest Hour’) with a Career Achievement Award, Jake Gyllenhaal (‘Stronger’) for Best Actor, Sam Rockwell (‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Montana’) for Best Supporting Actor, Alison Janney (‘I, Tonya’) for Best […]

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“Thor: Ragnarok” smashes weekend box office

Reuters — Marvel superhero sequel “Thor: Ragnarok” smashed the North American weekend box office from Friday (November 3) to Sunday (November 5), kicking off the holiday movie season. The third installment of Marvel’s standalone “Thor” film franchise, starring Chris Hemsworth, raked in $121 million, according to Box Office Mojo. “A Bad Moms Christmas,” a holiday-themed comedy starring Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell, claimed second place with $17 million. Horror movie “Jigsaw,” the latest in the […]

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Welcome to “Jumanji”‘s latest jungle

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Reuters) — A sequel to the 1995 Robin Williams classic ‘Jumanji’ is being released and cast members are eager to point out that the film is not a remake or reboot but a continuation of the original story. Speaking on the set in Honolulu, Hawaii, the film’s star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson addressed worries by fans of the original telling Reuters “I get it. It kind of triggers things in people and I […]

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“Thor: Ragnarok” set to smash weekend box office

Reuters — As the holiday movie season kicks off, Marvel superhero sequel “Thor: Ragnarok” is set to take the top spot at the North American weekend box office from Friday (November 3) through Sunday (November 5). The third installment of Marvel’s standalone “Thor” film franchise, starring Chris Hemsworth, is expected to take 109 million dollars, according to studio estimates published by BoxOfficePro. “A Bad Moms Christmas,” a holiday-themed comedy starring Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell, […]

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Beyonce joins Disney’s live-action ‘The Lion King’

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Beyonce is set to voice Simba’s childhood friend turned love interest Nala in the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Lion King,” the singer and studio announced Wednesday. The 36-year-old pop megastar confirmed the long-rumored role in a Facebook post that showed headshots of the voice cast, also revealing that Keegan-Michael Key (“Why Him?”, “Storks”) will be playing a hyena named Kamari. Alongside Beyonce — and mostly previously announced — will be Donald […]

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Fans mourn S.Korean actor after fatal car crash

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Grieving South Korean film fans packed a Seoul hospital Wednesday to pay their respects after the death of an actor dubbed “Korea’s Hugh Grant.” Kim Joo-Hyuk, 45, died Monday from head injuries after his Mercedes  crashed into an apartment wall and flipped over. No other vehicles were involved, police said.   Kim, whose father was also a famous actor, made his debut in 1999 and quickly gained popularity for his […]

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Horror movie “Jigsaw” set for weekend box office win

Reuters — Horror movie “Jigsaw” is set to take the top spot at the North American weekend box office from Friday (October 27) through Sunday (October 29). The latest in the “Saw” franchise is expected to take 12.5 million dollars, according to studio estimates published by BoxOfficePro. Comedy sequel “Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween,” directed by and starring Perry, is expected to add almost 12 million dollars. Big budget disaster movie “Geostorm,” starring […]

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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ could cap record year for Marvel

by Frankie Taggart Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — It may not get the same affection lavished on “Iron Man” or “Captain America,” but the “Thor” franchise looks set to complete a record year for Marvel on its opening weekend. Bolstered by glowing early reviews, “Thor: Ragnarok” — the third instalment of the God of Thunder’s intergalactic exploits — is projected to take $90 to $100 million from Friday through Sunday. If it […]

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Ai Weiwei on art, exile and refugee documentary film ‘Human Flow’

by Frankie Taggart Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — In the most tender moments of “Human Flow,” Ai Weiwei’s epic documentary on the worldwide migrant crisis, he is seen hugging, cooking with and cutting the hair of refugees. An ordinary filmmaker might be accused of getting too close to his subject but, as far as the Chinese dissident and internationally renowned artist is concerned, he is the subject. “When I look at people […]

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Box office glory a piece of cake for ‘Happy Death Day’ movie

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Comedy horror slasher “Happy Death Day” had an excuse to celebrate this weekend as it stormed straight to the top of the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday. With takings of $26.5 million according to Exhibitor Relations, it comfortably knocked last week’s leader — the long-awaited “Blade Runner” sequel — into second place. Starring Jessica Rothe, Universal’s “Happy Death Day” follows a college student who repeatedly relives the […]

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‘Blade Runner’ wins top spot but falls short of expectations

Reuters — “Blade Runner 2049” won the North American box office over the weekend (October 6-8), netting $31.5 million in ticket sales,— far short of the $45 million many expected it to make. Idris Elba and Kate Winslet’s “The Mountain Between Us,” brought in $10 million, knocking horror film”It” into the third place spot at the box office, according to boxofficemojo.com. “It,” the latest adapation of the Stephen King novel, netted $9.65 million in it’s […]

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Jake Gyllenhaal thrills fans, picks up award at Zurich film festival

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (Reuters) — Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal met scores of excited fans on the green carpet of the Zurich Film Festival on Tuesday (October 3) before picking up a Golden Eye award recognizing his achievements in film. The U.S. actor, known for roles in movies including ‘Donnie Darko’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’, signed autographs and posed for selfies with fans ahead of the gala screening of his latest film ‘Stronger’. The film revisits the infamous […]

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