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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Blum Gets Candid on Why He Thinks ‘M3GAN 2.0' Failed at the Box Office
Jason Blum, the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, is reclaiming the narrative around 'M3GAN 2.0,' opting to get candid about why he thinks the sequel — which was previously tracking to open around $45 million — faltered at the box office opening weekend with just $10 million. While appearing on The Town, Blum explained that the underperformance of 'M3GAN 2.0' came down to three basic factors: changing too much from the original, betting on a summer premiere when the first movie premiered in the fall and fast-tracking the movie. More from TheWrap Paramount Says Trump Settlement Doesn't Include PSAs How to Watch the 'Jurassic Park' Movies in Order Angel Studios & Wonder Project Set 'Young Washington' Presidential Biopic for 2026 | Exclusive '40 Acres' Director Says Film Reminds People of Color That 'We Have to Learn Our Own History' Amid Politically Driven Erasures 'We all thought M3GAN was like Superman. We could do anything to her. We could change genres. We could put her in the summer. We could make her look different. We could turn her from a bad guy into a good guy,' Blum said. 'We kind of classically overthought how powerful people's engagement was really with her.' He also pushed the blame on his studio and their timeline rather than the movie's writer/director, Gerard Johnstone. 'Gerard is someone who can solve almost anything you throw at him, but he needs time. He's just one of those directors that needs a lot of time,' the exec explained. At the end of the day, 'M3GAN 2.0' flopping isn't entirely a shocking Hollywood story. Sequels to beloved movies flop all the time. What is notable is Blum's decision to openly talk about Blumhouse's slump while he's in the middle of it. 'Everyone says, 'Oh, I learned so much from failure.' But when they are actually in a situation where things are not going well they sweep it under the rug,' Blum said, adding that his appearance on the podcast came 'right in the middle of the pain.' Blum also noted that because Blumhouse is not a public company, he has the luxury of talking openly about these difficult times without worrying about potential pushback on an earnings call. The studio head is also confident that this down period is just temporary. 'You can't erase 15 years of what we've done, of the filmmakers that we've worked with, for a little slump,' he argued. Blum's episode has been well-regarded by industry insiders. The Blacklist founder Franklin Leonard called the interview a 'masterclass in leadership,' while fellow filmmaker Joe Russo also called it a 'masterclass.' The post Jason Blum Gets Candid on Why He Thinks 'M3GAN 2.0' Failed at the Box Office appeared first on TheWrap.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘The Lost Bus' teaser: Matthew McConaughey embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue children from a wildfire
Apple Original Films on Monday (June 9) unveiled the trailer of The Lost Bus, its upcoming rescue drama starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film is inspired by real events and is described as 'a white-knuckle ride through one of America's deadliest wildfires.' The trailer shows glimpses of how Kevin (Matthew), a bus driver, embarks on a dangerous mission to save 22 school children from a terrifying wildfire with the help of a dedicated school teacher (America). A particularly striking visual shows Kevin drive his bus up a hill as the inferno blazes all around. Written by Greengrass and Brad Ingelsby, the film is based on Lizzie Johnson's book ' One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.' The cast of the film includes Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. The Lost Bus is produced by Ingelsby, Gregory Goodman, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions and Jamie Lee Curtis for Comet Pictures. An official release date is yet to be announced.
Mint
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The Lost Bus trailer public review OUT: Fans thrilled as Matthew McConaughey returns to lead wildfire survival drama
The trailer for 'The Lost Bus', a survival drama directed by Paul Greengrass, was released on June 8. The film is based on the real-life 2018 Camp Fire in California — the deadliest wildfire in the state's history. It's adapted from Lizzie Johnson's non-fiction book 'Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire'. Matthew McConaughey plays a school bus driver who must lead a group of children and their teacher, played by America Ferrera, to safety through the chaos of the fire. The trailer gives only a brief look at the action, but its tense atmosphere and emotional core have already struck a chord with viewers. 'The Lost Bus' marks Matthew McConaughey's return to cinema after a brief hiatus. He was last seen in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' (2021), and later voiced Buster Moon in 'Sing 2'. A fan wrote, "I'm very glad to see McConaughey," while another wrote, "Couple weeks ago, I was talking about how I haven't seen Matthew McConaughey in a while, and now this. Great to see him back! Can't wait!" A third fan commented, "That's how you do a trailer. It told us almost nothing and I have to see it." A fan of the director Paul Greengrass wrote, "Looks like a fantastic return for Greengrass and the way to do a trailer right." Another person commented, "It's great to see Paul Greengrass back in the director's chair!" Jamie Lee Curtis's personal connection to the story — her hometown was destroyed by wildfire — has added emotional weight to the project. The cast also includes Yul Vazquez and Ashlie Atkinson. The film is co-written by Paul Greengrass, best known for the 'Bourne' franchise, and Brad Ingelsby, known for 'Mare of Easttown'. It is produced by Jamie Lee Curtis for Comet Films and Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions. The film is set to arrive in cinemas in 2025.
Express Tribune
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Ma 2' horror sequel in development with Octavia Spencer returning
Blumhouse Productions is developing a sequel to its 2019 horror hit Ma, with Octavia Spencer set to return as the iconic killer, Sue Ann Ellington. The film, which gained a cult following after its release, will continue the dark and twisted tale of Sue Ann, who developed an unsettling bond with a group of high schoolers in the original. While the project remains in its early stages, Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum expressed excitement about Spencer's return, stating, ''Ma' has proven to be a social phenomenon since its release in 2019, with fans eagerly embracing the film and Octavia's iconic performance as Ma.' ' The first Ma film, directed by Tate Taylor, saw Spencer's character offer a group of teenagers a place to party in her basement, only for the situation to spiral into violence. The low-budget thriller was a box-office success, grossing $61 million globally. Since its release, Ma has continued to enjoy popularity, with the film being embraced in memes and pop culture. Spencer even engaged with fans in 2020, hosting a contest for the best Ma meme. The film was also featured in Blumhouse's Halfway to Halloween event in 2024, alongside other iconic horror films. Although no director or release date has been set, fans of the original can look forward to another terrifying chapter with Spencer's return to the role of Ma.
Perth Now
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Octavia Spencer is returning for Ma 2
'Ma 2' is in development with Octavia Spencer returning to the title role. The 55-year-old actress has been announced for the upcoming sequel, which will see her reprise her role as the eponymous killer from the original 2019 thriller. Blumhouse Productions founder and CEO Jason Blum has confirmed plans for the follow-up, and heaped praise on her "iconic performance" in the first film. He said in a statement: "'Ma' has proven to be a social phenomenon since its release in 2019, with fans eagerly embracing the film and Octavia's iconic performance as Ma. "Ma likes to say 'don't make me drink alone,' so we're thrilled Octavia will join us again for a second round.' As of yet, development on the project is in its early stages, with no release date set or director attached. In the 2019 movie - which was helmed by 'The Help' director Tate Taylor - a group of high school students struck up an unlikely friend with Octavia's Sue Ann Ellington. The lonely veterinarian - with a wild party animal streak - let the teens party in her basement, but their intergenerational friendship soon took a sinister and violent twist when their bond started to cool off. Taylor previously revealed he was keen to continue his longstanding film partnership with his friend Spencer, and back in 2021 there were already talks for a sequel. He told Entertainment Weekly: "Can you believe how much 'Ma' lives on? Isn't that just crazy? "I don't think we thought 'Ma' was going to have this afterlife as this cult thing, and I think it's worth discussing [a sequel]. "I know Octavia would do it, that's why I purposely left her death ambiguous!" Although Ma's death is implied, it's never shown on screen, and Taylor had already given plenty of thought to how she could return. He said: "My idea is that she's moved to another town, and she has open houses in another city and kills people in the open house. "I think she'd be a real estate agent in the Pacific Northwest, and just murder white people looking at McMansions. That's as far as I've gotten!" Meanwhile, Spencer - who has been friends with the filmmaker for around 30 years - previously opened up about the "mutual trust" they share. She told website 'Hey U Guys': "Tate and I met as PAs in Mississippi on 'A Time To Kill'. When we moved out here we became roommates but I worked on everything, all of his short films. "The only film I didn't work on with him was 'A Girl On The Train'. So we've worked together a lot more than people know. "When you have someone who has your best interest at heart and its mutual we trust each other, he trusts me as an actor, I trust him as a director and writer. I feel fortunate that I get to have that type of work collaboration."
