'Fast and Furious' boosts summer blockbuster return
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'Fast and Furious' boosts summer blockbuster return
'F9', the latest installment in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise cracked $500 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, fueling optimism that the Hollywood blockbuster is back.
The Hollywood summer blockbuster is back after taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the health crisis.... At least that's what the movie industry hopes.
It's getting a strong indication that that is the case after tallying up the early numbers for the July 4th holiday weekend.
"F9: The Fast Saga", the ninth installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise zipped past the $500 million mark globally after only two weeks in theaters.
The Vin Diesel car chase flick is the first U.S. produced film to crack that barrier since 2019, making it the biggest ticket sale winner so far since movie theaters fully reopened after being shut during the health crisis.
The only movie from a Hollywood studio to even come close was 'Godzilla vs.
Kong', which unlike Fast and Furious, was also released on the HBO Max streaming service at the same time when it debut in April.
After a delayed start to the traditional summer blockbuster season, Hollywood is taking heart from box office numbers that suggest that audiences will come back to the big screen for the right movie.
And it's not just the so-called tentpole blockbusters like "Fast and Furious" that's fueling hope.
"A Quiet Place 2", a smaller-budget flick, has been quietly raking in the dough for weeks.
Its global box office take is now more than $257 million.
It reportedly only cost about $61 million to make.
That's fueling enthusiasm as Disney gets ready to finally release "Black Widow" on July 9th.
The latest movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, arguably the most valuable movie franchise out there.
The comic book action-hero film, starring Scarlett Johansson, will debut simultaneously at theaters and on the Disney+ streaming service for an additional fee.
Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.
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Zoe SaldaƱa doesnāt think Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise is truly over. In an appearance on 'The Playlist' this week, the actress said it would be a "huge loss" for the MCU to say goodbye to the intergalactic heroes.
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Disney to Ban Visitors , Who Lie About Disabilities.
The Walt Disney Company says that there has
been an uptick in fraudulent disability claims at
its parks from people attempting to gain Disability Access Services (DAS), 'New York Post' reports. .
On April 15, the company said that anyone found to have lied about a disability to obtain these services will be banned from Disney parks permanently. .
If it is determined that any of the
statements a Guest made in the
process of obtaining DAS are not true,
the Guest will be permanently barred
from entering the Walt Disney World
Resort and the Disneyland Resort, The Walt Disney Company, via statement.
Any previously purchased Annual
Passes, Magic Key passes, tickets and
other park products and services...
will be forfeited and not refunded, The Walt Disney Company, via statement.
DAS allows people with disabilities
to skip waiting in lines.
The company's website previously indicated
that the service was for āguests who have
difficulty tolerating extended waits in a
conventional queue environment due to a disability.ā.
The website has since been updated to read, , āDAS is intended to accommodate a small
percentage of Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period or time.ā.
At Walt Disney World, āin-person registration will no longer be available at theme park Guest Relations locations starting May 20, 2024,ā Disney said.
Instead, DAS registrations will
take place via virtual video chat. .
However, at Disneyland, guests can
apply for DAS via either virtual chat or an
"accessibility services" window beginning June 18. .
Anyone who currently has DAS will be required to re-apply, 'New York Post' reports.
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āLet It Beā Beatles Documentary , Heads to Disney+.
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. .
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. .
The film chronicles the Fab Four recording their album, 'Let It Be,' before breaking up soon after. .
Lindsay-Hogg said that when the band split,
it "very much darkened the perception of
the film" when it was originally released.
But when he saw Peter Jackson's work on
'The Beatles: Get Back,' he was motivated
to allow the re-release of his own film. .
Jackson's Park Road Post Production will remaster original footage for 'Let It Be' as well. .
AI tools will be used to remaster audio.
Jackson said that he is "absolutely thrilled" about the new project and considers 'Let It Be' and 'Get Back' to be "one epic story, finally completed after five decades.".
The two projects support
and enhance each other, Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement.
Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly
helpful and gracious while I made
'Get Back' and itās only right that
his original movie has the last
word...looking and sounding
far better than it did in 1970, Peter Jackson, via statement
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Disney has announced it is making changes to its policy that helps guests with disabilities avoid queuing after people who do not meet the criteria have been.. Sky News
Disney has officially set its release date for 'Toy Story 5.' Woody and Buzz are ready to grace your screens again as Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' is set to hit theaters June 19, 2026. Elsewhere on Disney's release calendar, the studio also pushing Dwayne Johnson's live-action remake of 'Moana' by a year to July 10, 2026 (it was previously slated for from June 27, 2025). The studio also confirmed that the 'Star Wars' feature 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' will bow on May 22, 2026.
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Scarlett Johansson could be taking a trip to 'Jurassic World.' The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the actress is in talks to lead Universal's new 'Jurassic World' movie. Gareth Edwards is directing the movie, which has a script from 'Jurassic Park' scribe David Koepp. Universal is moving quickly on the film, as it has a release date of a July 2nd, 2025.
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Dwayne āThe Rockā Johnson "laughed hard" after Vin Diesel claimed to have given him "tough love" to improve his performance in the āFast & Furiousā franchise.
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"Fast & Furious 9" kommt auch in Deutschland richtig gut an. Mehr als 600.000 Zuschauer haben sich den Action-Blockbuster seit dem Kinostart am 15. Juli bereits angeschaut.
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