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Paul Mescal Takes on the Roman Empire in 'Gladiator 2' First Look at CinemaCon | THR News Video

'Gladiator 2' took CinemaCon by storm with a hoard of soldiers and gave theater owners a first look at the highly anticipated film. Filmmaker Ridley Scott introduced the first footage of the movie via a video message sent from London. He said of the sequel, "It is possibly even more extraordinary than the first."

'Alien: Romulus' Terrifying Teaser Trailer Drops, Director Fede Álvarez Talks Ridley Scott & James Cameron-Approved Prequel | T

We're getting a first look at 'Alien: Romulus' the next project in the 'Alien' film franchise. Disney finally pulled back the curtain on the "interquel," releasing a terrifying 62-second teaser trailer that re-establishes the look and feel of the franchise's bona fide classics. Filmmaker Fede Álvarez's new film takes place between Ridley Scott's 'Alien' (1979) and James Cameron's 'Aliens' (1986).

Cult Classic Films That Were Box Office Bombs

Cult Classic Films That, Were Box Office Bombs. 'The Independent' recently offered readers a list of cult-classic movies that bombed at the box office. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), When this Gene Wilder classic was originally released, it made just $1 million in profits. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), When this Gene Wilder classic was originally released, it made just $1 million in profits. The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Despite making it on to IMDb's "top 250" list, this Stephen King adaptation earned only $16 million at the box office. The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Despite making it on to IMDb's "top 250" list, this Stephen King adaptation earned only $16 million at the box office. The Iron Giant (1999), One of the greatest animated films of all time made just $31.3 million at the global box office against a $70 to $80 million budget. The Iron Giant (1999), One of the greatest animated films of all time made just $31.3 million at the global box office against a $70 to $80 million budget. Donnie Darko (2001), Despite earning a cult following, Donnie Darko grossed just over $7.5 million against a budget of $4.5 million. Donnie Darko (2001), Despite earning a cult following, Donnie Darko grossed just over $7.5 million against a budget of $4.5 million. Blade Runner (1982), Ridley Scott’s seminal sci-fi film had a lackluster opening theatrical run, making back just $10.5 million more than its $30 million budget. Blade Runner (1982), Ridley Scott’s seminal sci-fi film had a lackluster opening theatrical run, making back just $10.5 million more than its $30 million budget. Children of Men (2006), This grim dystopian thriller, widely considered one of the best films of the 21st century, failed to make back as much as it cost in its box office run. . Children of Men (2006), This grim dystopian thriller, widely considered one of the best films of the 21st century, failed to make back as much as it cost in its box office run. . Citizen Kane (1941), Orson Welles' beloved classic also failed to recoup its costs when it was released in 1941. Citizen Kane (1941), Orson Welles' beloved classic also failed to recoup its costs when it was released in 1941. Fight Club (1999), David Fincher's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel had an underwhelming run in theaters after studio execs cut the film's planned marketing campaign. . Fight Club (1999), David Fincher's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel had an underwhelming run in theaters after studio execs cut the film's planned marketing campaign. . Mulholland Drive (2001), Despite being considered one of the best films of all time, this David Lynch movie was so difficult to market that it couldn't recoup its $20 million budget. Mulholland Drive (2001), Despite being considered one of the best films of all time, this David Lynch movie was so difficult to market that it couldn't recoup its $20 million budget

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."