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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Box Office: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth' Hatches New Era for Dino Franchise With $323M Global Bow
The dinos have a new lease on life. Universal and Amblin's Jurassic World Rebirth came in well ahead of expectations at the Fourth of July box office to hatch a new era for the Steven Spielberg-created franchise. In North America, the holiday tentpole is reporting a five-day domestic opening of $147.8 million, including $92 million for the three-day weekend, according to final numbers. (Estimates had been revised upward every day since the pic hit the big screen midweek on July 2.) More from The Hollywood Reporter Jon M. Chu to Direct 'Hot Wheels' Movie for Warner Bros., Mattel James Gunn Says 'Superman' Is About an "Immigrant That Came From Other Places" 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Star Luna Blaise Is Just Really Excited to Be Here Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh title in the series, is roaring even louder overseas, where it opened to an estimated $174.8 million from 82 markets. That puts the film's global start at $322.6 million — the second-best launch of the franchise, and the biggest worldwide opening of the year to date for a Hollywood release after passing up A Minecraft Movie. No one saw that coming. Internationally, Rebirth scored the second-best international opening of the year and of the franchise. It even bit off a big number in China, where Hollywood tentpoles can no longer depend upon big grosses. The dino franchise, like the Mission: Impossible films, is an exception. Rebirth debuted to $41.5 million to score the biggest opening of the year so far for a Hollywood title. And it already ranks as the second-biggest Hollywood pic of the year behind Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning. Other top markets included the U.K. ($16.6 million) and Mexico ($14 million). In North America, Rebirth ranks as the fourth-best showing ever for the July Fourth holiday, both in terms of the five-day and three-day numbers. That's no small feat considering July 4 fell on a Friday this year, meaning many moviegoers were distracted by holiday outings on what's normally a critical day for new films. To boot, the latest Jurassic World pic has received decidedly mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike (one example: It earned a meh B CinemaScore from moviegoers). But there's no dismissing the power of the Jurassic brand, or the spectacle of seeing dinosaurs come to life on the big screen. 'It's the definition of a popcorn movie,' is one common refrain making the rounds in Hollywood. Another? 'It's dumb fun.' Heading into the holiday, the pic was eyeing a far more modest domestic opening in the $100 to $120 million range and $260 million globally, considering it was a reboot and the seventh installment in a series more than 30 years old. Following the conclusion of the Jurassic World trilogy directed by Colin Trevorrow, Spielberg, Amblin and Universal, they went back to the drawing board and enlisted filmmaker Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) to direct Rebirth from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. If all goes well, it will be the first title in another trilogy, according to insiders. The film features an all-new cast anchored by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. The story follows an extraction team that races to an island research facility that factored into the original Jurassic Park (along the way, they discover a shipwrecked family). Now, the island is inhabited by the worst of the worst creatures that were left Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono and Audrina Miranda also star. Producers include longtime franchise stewards Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, with Spielberg and Denis Stewart exec producing. The first three Jurassic World pics all grossed north of $1 billion globally, and all opened higher than Rebirth domestically (comparisons are complicated by the fact that those were all three-day, non-holiday openings). In 2015, Jurassic World opened to a franchise-best $208.8 million, followed by $148 million for 2018's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and $145 million for 2022's Jurassic World: Dominion, not adjusted for inflation. At the same time, the latest film cost less to produce, or a net $180 million before marketing. The first Jurassic Park, directed by Spielberg, opened to $47 million domestically in early June 1993, not adjusted for inflation — a huge sum at the time. Also setting off fireworks at the box office was Brad Pitt's F1: The Movie, which has already earned nearly $300 million globally, including a 10-day domestic tally of $109.2 million. From Apple Original Films in partnership with Warner Bros., F1 came in second over the holiday weekend with an estimated three-day gross of $25.7 million. Overseas, it racked up another $56.3 million for a foreign cume of $184.1 million and $293.3 million globally. The movie, reteaming Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, is a critical and audience darling and fell just 54 percent in its second outing. The film is enjoying a major boost from having a lock on Imax screens for three weekends. Universal was a double winner at the holiday box office as DreamWorks Animation's live-action How to Train Your Dragon came in third place with an estimated $11 million for a domestic tally of $224 million. Globally, it set off fireworks in clearing the $500 million milestone after amassing a foreign haul of $292.9 million. Pixar and Disney's troubled pic Elio came in fourth with an estimated $5.7 million for a muted domestic tally of $55.1 million. Overseas, it earned another $6.7 million for a foreign tally of $41.7 million and $96.8 million globally. Danny Boyle and Sony's 28 Years Later rounded out the top five domestically with $4.6 million for a domestic haul of $60.2 million. The sequel grossed another $7 million at the international box office for a foreign total of $65.6 million and $125.8 million globally. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's ill-fated M3GAN 2.0 fell off somewhat less than expected, or 62 percent, in its second weekend to an estimated $3.8 million after bombing in its debut a week ago. The Universal release tied for sixth place with Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch, which is likewise reporting a three-day gross of $3.8 million. Lilo & Stitch made major headlines in passing up A Minecraft Movie to become the top-earning pic of 2025 at the worldwide box office after finishing Sunday with a global total of $972.7 million. It remains to be seen whether the Memorial Day release can become the first Hollywood title of the year to join the billion-dollar club. Elsewhere on the top 10 chart, fellow Memorial Day release Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning finished Sunday with a global haul of $576.2 million. July 6, 8 a.m.: Updated with revised 7, 10:15: Updated with weekend of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
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‘And Just Like That' Team Offers Up Explanation as to Why Character Was Seemingly Killed Off Twice
HBO's revival series And Just Like That has continued to hold on to a loyal fan base, mostly composed of die-hard Sex and the City fans. The sequel show is currently airing its third season with original stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis returning as Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York-Goldenblatt, respectively, to the streets of New York. This time around, we see the women tackle life, love and friendship from the perspective of their 50s — though Kim Cattrall has declined to return as the iconic Samantha Jones. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Superman' First Reactions: "A Terrific Start for the New DC Studios" Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hatches New Era for Dino Franchise With $323M Global Bow Jon M. Chu to Direct 'Hot Wheels' Movie for Warner Bros., Mattel Without Cattrall, SATC boss Michael Patrick King made the decision to welcome some newcomers into the fold, with Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) and Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) introduced to fill the Samantha-shaped hole. And while not as critically renowned as the original series, And Just Like That has effectively covered myriad mid-life complications for the women, including the death of Mr. Big (Chris Noth), a recent cancer diagnosis for Harry, rediscovering sexuality, and raising children while balancing a career in an increasingly digital world. But in the latest episode that released on July 3, a plot point appeared to get recycled, and the AJLT team were later forced to offer up an explanation. Fans of the show took to social media to discuss Lisa losing her father, whose funeral takes place in episode six, 'Silent Mode.' Audiences watch Ari Parker's character tearfully phone up Davis' to say her 90-year-old dad died suddenly after a stroke. His funeral is held in a local theater, where Lisa is tasked with delivering a eulogy. However, eagle-eyed viewers noted that Lisa had previously, briefly spoken about losing her father in the first season of the show. She told Charlotte in relation to Big's death in the premiere: 'I was exactly the same when my father died last year.' But Lisa's father was later introduced in season two. In episode four — interestingly titled 'Alive!' — Star Wars hero Billy Dee Williams guest starred as Lawrence Todd at a dinner party hosted by his daughter. AJLT viewers were quick to question the writers' decision to kill the character twice. 'Did ChatGPT write these episodes?' one scathing comment read. Susan Fales-Hill is listed as the main writer on the episode (while Darren Star is credited as creator, King is showrunner and runs the writers room). On Monday evening, however, the production team on AJLT clarified to THR that the dead dad referenced in season one of the show was referencing LTW's stepfather. The season three premiere of And Just Like That averaged 429,000 households during the live-plus-three-day viewership window, a 7 percent decline from the season two premiere (463,000 households). This story first published July 7, 8:04 a.m. and has been updated with response from production. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Chris Pratt Returns to Fan-Favorite Animated Role
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Chris Pratt will once more play a cat who is known for some very strong feelings about lasagna. As reported by Deadline, Alcon Entertainment is moving forward with a sequel to "The Garfield Movie" and Pratt is confirmed to return as the titular feline. Read More: 'Hot Wheels' Movie On the Way from 'Wicked' Director There is no word yet on who will write or direct the sequel. The first film was directed by Mark Dindal and written by Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. "The Garfield Movie" hit theaters last May alongside "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Judging by its 37% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, reviewers weren't fans of the flick, but its 79% audience score shows average viewers liked it a bit more. The film made close to $260 million against its $60 million production budget. Chris Pratt promotes the upcoming film "Mercy" at the Amazon MGM Studios presentation during CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chris Pratt promotes the upcoming film "Mercy" at the Amazon MGM Studios presentation during CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada."The Garfield Movie" wasn't the first 21st century attempt to adapt the newspaper strip kitty. In 2004, "Garfield: The Movie" was released with Bill Murray voicing the eponymous cat. It made $208 million and got even more thoroughly trounced by critics judging by its abysmal 14% Rotten Tomatoes score. So far, Pratt is the only voice actor confirmed to be returning. At the very least it would be expected that the filmmakers would try to get back Nicholas Hoult to play Garfield's owner Jon Arbuckle, and Harvey Guillen as the dog Odie. Other popular actors from the first film include Samuel L. Jackson as Garfield's father Vic, Ving Rhames as the highland bull Otto, and Snoop Dogg as the Maine Coon named Maurice. Pratt recently starred in Netflix's "The Electric State." The star has a growing list of upcoming releases including next year's sci-fi thriller "Mercy," the second season of Amazon Prime's "The Terminal List," and the McG-directed drama "Way of the Warrior Kid." One area in which Pratt's future is somewhat mysterious is that of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor has confirmed he will return to play Peter Quill for Marvel, but so far we don't know when. His name was conspicuously missing from the cast announcement for next year's "Avengers: Doomsday." "The Garfield Movie 2" isn't the only animated sequel Pratt is expected to show up in. Last March, only a couple of months before the release of "The Garfield Movie," a sequel to the smash hit "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" was announced with a release date of April 3, 2026. More Movies: 'Reservoir Dogs,' 'Kill Bill' Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67 Charlize Theron Reacts to Losing Her Iconic Role
See - Sada Elbalad
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jon M. Chu to Direct "Hot Wheels" Live-Action Movie
Yara Sameh After he leaves Oz, 'Wicked' filmmaker Jon M. Chu is putting the pedal to the metal. He has been tapped to direct a live-action 'Hot Wheels' movie for Warner Bros. Based on the Mattel toy, the high-octane action film will showcase 'some of the world's hottest and sleekest vehicles,' according to a press release. Plot details haven't been revealed. Ever since 'Barbie' captured the zeitgeist and grossed a mammoth $1.44 billion, Mattel has been mining all kinds of children's toys for the big screen. Film versions of Barney, Polly Pocket, the card game Uno, and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots are currently in the works. 'Hot Wheels has always been about more than speed — it's about imagination, connection, and the thrill of play,' Chu said in a statement. 'Bringing that spirit to the big screen is an incredible opportunity. I'm excited to […] create an adventure that honors Hot Wheels' legacy while driving it somewhere entirely new.' Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, who partnered on 'Creed II' and Netflix's 'They Cloned Tyrone,' will pen the screenplay with J.J. Abrams' company Bad Robot Productions and Chu's Electric Somewhere serving as producers. Mattel Studios president and chief content officer Robbie Brenner described the filmmaking team as 'uniquely positioned to capture the heart, adrenaline, and spirit of Hot Wheels, a leading brand in car culture.' 'Jon's ability to craft rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of view makes him the ideal storyteller to bring Hot Wheels to life,' Brenner said. 'His films are visual spectacles — true eye candy — but what sets them apart is how he weaves unforgettable narratives within those stunning frames.' Chu has previously teamed with Warner Bros. on 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'In the Heights.' He recently shepherded the Broadway smash 'Wicked: Part One' to more than $700 million at the global box office in addition to 10 Oscar nominations, with the second half, 'Wicked: For Good,' scheduled to land in November. Chu has attached his name to dozens of film projects at the moment, including a Play-Doh animated adventure, a Britney Spears biopic, an adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book 'Oh, the Places You'll Go,' and another stage-to-screen musical in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Hot Wheels' live-action movie in works, Jon M. Chu to direct
'Wicked' filmmaker Jon M. Chu has come on board to helm the live-action 'Hot Wheels' film. 'Wicked' filmmaker Jon M. Chu has come on board to helm the live-action 'Hot Wheels' film. Based on the Mattel toy, the high-octane action film will showcase "some of the world's hottest and sleekest vehicles," according to a press release, Variety reported. Plot details haven't been revealed. But ever since "Barbie" captured the zeitgeist and grossed a mammoth USD 1.44 billion, Mattel has been mining all kinds of children's toys for the big screen. Film versions of Barney, Polly Pocket, the card game Uno and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots are currently in the works. Excited about the project, Chu in a statement said, "Hot Wheels has always been about more than speed -- it's about imagination, connection, and the thrill of play," He added, "Bringing that spirit to the big screen is an incredible opportunity. I'm excited to [...] create an adventure that honors Hot Wheels' legacy while driving it somewhere entirely new." Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, who partnered on "Creed II" and Netflix's "They Cloned Tyrone," will pen the screenplay with J.J. Abrams' company Bad Robot Productions and Chu's Electric Somewhere serving as producers, as per Variety. Mattel Studios president and chief content officer Robbie Brenner described the filmmaking team as "uniquely positioned to capture the heart, adrenaline, and spirit of Hot Wheels, a leading brand in car culture."
