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Bloomberg
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
The Odyssey Is Making Movies Feel Like a Concert
How far in advance do you make plans to go to the movies? A day or two? A week, perhaps, if there are dinner reservations and a babysitter involved? Well, Universal asked the fans of Christopher Nolan to think a little farther out than that — a year out, to be exact. The Oppenheimer director's hotly anticipated new film, a big-budget adaptation of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, is set to open on July 17, 2026. But last Thursday at midnight tickets went on sale for the first screenings in IMAX 70mm, which is Nolan's preferred format. According to the Hollywood Reporter, it's the first time in film history that movie tickets have gone on sale so far in advance.
Pink Villa
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Coolie USA Premiere Advance Bookings: Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's film sets fire at the box office; Rakes up near USD 150k with 22 days to go
Superstar Rajinikanth is back, this time with blockbuster director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film's advance bookings in USA opened less than a day back and the bookings stand at close to USD 150k for the premieres, 22 days out. These are ginormous numbers for a film that's over 3 weeks away. Coolie Has Already Grossed Around USD 150k At The Time Of This Article What's more crazy is that except for 3 songs, a title teaser and a few solo posters, nothing about Coolie is out. The biggest unit of the film, that is the trailer, shall be out on the 2nd of August as confirmed by the director. The total ticket sales stand at around 5,000, with a per screen average of 20 tickets. The tickets are being sold at a blistering pace and that shall not stop. The response for the Tamil language is the best, followed by Telugu, which is equally great given that it's one of the film's dubbed versions. A USD 2 million premiere gross is not being discounted at this point. Hype Of Coolie Is As High As Kabali This kind of hype for a Rajinikanth film was last seen during Kabali. Yes, Rajinikanth has had bigger lifetime grossers like 2.0 and Jailer after that, but the hype of Coolie is similar to Kabali. Now, what's really required is for the content to land well with the diaspora audience. War 2 And Coolie Lock Themselves In An Intense Battle Coolie has a direct clash with War 2. The things are getting tight as the release draws nearer. This is by far the biggest box office clash in recent memory. The stakes involved are massive and a Rs 1,500 crore global gross is in play, in between both these films, if the content strikes a chord. War 2's advance bookings in USA are expected to open shortly and the pre-release tension will be worth observing. It has been a battlefield on social media, right from when Sun Pictures announced their film to release on 14th August, confirming a direct clash with War 2. It got even more tense when War 2 got IMAX exclusivity. Coolie In Theatres On 14th August, 2025 Coolie hits theatres on 14th August. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more box office updates.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajinikanth's ‘Coolie' takes a thunderous start of over Rs 1 crore in USA advance bookings, sets stage for epic August 14 clash with Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr's War 2
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has ignited advance bookings, selling over 4,570 tickets on day one. Featuring a pan-Indian cast including Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna, the film is set for an August 14th release, clashing with 'War 2'. Despite competition for screens, 'Coolie' anticipates strong demand, potentially matching 'Jailer's' success, fueled by Rajinikanth's mass appeal and Kanagaraj's storytelling. With $128,750 ( Rs 1.11 crore) amassed from just 110 locations and 240 shows, selling over 4,570 tickets on the opening day itself, Coolie—starring the legendary Rajinikanth—has officially kickstarted its advance booking campaign with a roar. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj , the action entertainer is already showcasing signs of a blockbuster trajectory, thanks to a potent mix of star power, cinematic scale, and nostalgia. This marks Rajinikanth 's return to the massy avatar and the mere teaser drop had sent fan clubs into overdrive with 3 auditoriums comprising overall 600 seats being booked by Rajini fans in Dallas Texas within minutes of opening. But it's not just Thalaivar who's drawing the crowds. The ensemble cast includes Aamir Khan , Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan , Upendra, Soubin Shahir , and Sathyaraj—a truly pan-India lineup that blends talent from the North, South, and across industries. Trade insiders suggest that this unique casting approach has widened the film's appeal across language markets and audience demographics. Coolie releases on August 14th, the same day as YRF's mega actioner War 2—the confidence from both camps is palpable. . War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, stars Hrithik Roshan , Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani , and forms part of the high-octane YRF Spy Universe. The sequel has already booked all IMAX screens in India for three weeks leaving none for Coolie and it is set to get maximum screens in North India more so after the blockbuster response to Saiyaara by the same producer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brigade Altius: Where Class Meets Convenience Brigade Altius Click Here Undo . However, Coolie is no underdog. With Lokesh Kanagaraj's brand of gritty, mass-friendly storytelling and Rajinikanth's legendary screen presence, the film is riding a wave of unprecedented fan support. According to early tracking, demand for the film in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telugu states is on the rise. Sources close to major multiplex chains have indicated that Coolie may become one of the fastest-selling Tamil-origin films in North America this year if the momentum holds over the next week. Industry chatter also suggests that Coolie could match or even surpass Jailer's advance bookings in select overseas circuits.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Earnings To Watch: IMAX (IMAX) Reports Q2 Results Tomorrow
Premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) will be reporting results this Thursday before the bell. Here's what to expect. IMAX beat analysts' revenue expectations by 2.9% last quarter, reporting revenues of $86.67 million, up 9.5% year on year. It was a stunning quarter for the company, with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. Is IMAX a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting IMAX's revenue to grow 2.1% year on year to $90.79 million, a reversal from the 9.2% decrease it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $0.23 per share. Heading into earnings, analysts covering the company have mixed opinions about the business, with revenue estimates seeing 7 upward and 3 downward revisions over the last 30 days. IMAX has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates four times over the last two years. Looking at IMAX's peers in the media & entertainment segment, some have already reported their Q2 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Interpublic Group's revenues decreased 6.6% year on year, meeting analysts' expectations, and Omnicom Group reported revenues up 4.2%, topping estimates by 1.2%. Omnicom Group traded up 4.6% following the results. Read our full analysis of Interpublic Group's results here and Omnicom Group's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the media & entertainment segment, with share prices up 5.1% on average over the last month. IMAX's stock price was unchanged during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $30.82 (compared to the current share price of $28.04). When a company has more cash than it knows what to do with, buying back its own shares can make a lot of sense–as long as the price is right. Luckily, we've found one, a low-priced stock that is gushing free cash flow AND buying back shares. Click here to claim your Special Free Report on a fallen angel growth story that is already recovering from a setback. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Sign in to access your portfolio
UPI
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Rare Prince concert film 'Sign O' the Times' coming to IMAX in August
1 of 4 | Prince, seen at a 2002 Toronto Raptors game in Toronto, will be on IMAX screens in "Sign O' the Times." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- IMAX, Mercury Studios and FilmRise announced the IMAX release of the Prince concert film Sign O' the Times on Tuesday. Screenings at IMAX theaters begin August 29. A trailer shows Prince performing "Sign O' the Times" and "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man," as well as part of Sheila E.'s epic drum solo. The concert also includes "U Got the Look," "If I Was Your Gilrfriend" and more. Prince directed the concert film which was originally released in 1987. It was unavailable for many years until it recently became available to stream again in 2022. IMAX used its Digital Media Remastering process which they have used for IMAX editions of Apollo 13, The Matrix Revolutions, Avatar and more. Prince died in 2016 at age 57. Tickets are now on sale at Imax and theater ticketing websites.
