To date, 'Oppenheimer,' which was
released at the same time as 'Barbie,'
has amassed $285 million in the U.S.
'Barbie' has garnered $567 million and
broken several records in the process.
Among those records are surpassing
'The Dark Knight' to become Warner Bros.'
Biggest movie ever at the U.S. box office.
Among those records are surpassing
'The Dark Knight' to become Warner Bros.'
Biggest movie ever at the U.S. box office.
Exceeding $1 billion at the global box office faster than any other Warner Bros.
Movie in history.
And positioning Greta Gerwig as
"the highest-grossing woman movie
director in history," CNN reports.
.
'Blue Beetle' and 'Barbie' are both
distributed by Warner Bros.
Discovery.
.
'Blue Beetle' and 'Barbie' are both
distributed by Warner Bros.
Margot Robbie , Following Success of 'Barbie' , With 'Monopoly' Movie.
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
The game is available in over 100 countries
and has sold almost half-a-billion copies
since its release in 1935.
LuckyChap attained blockbuster success with
'Barbie,' which became the highest-grossing
movie of 2023, raking in $1.4 billion globally.
I could not imagine a better production
team for this beloved and iconic brand
than LuckyChap. They are exceptional
producers who choose their projects
with great thought and care, and join
Monopoly with a clear point of view. , Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
We are tremendously excited
to be working with the entire
LuckyChap team on what we all
believe can be their next blockbuster, Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
Both LuckyChap and Hasbro
released statements expressing their
excitement for the upcoming project.
Monopoly is a top property —
pun fully intended. Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
Monopoly is a top property —
pun fully intended. Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
As one of the most iconic games
in the world, Monopoly provides
an incredible platform for
storytelling opportunities, Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainment’s head of film, via NBC.
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game. .
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game.
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Shakira says that she and her sons found the 'Barbie' movie "emasculating." The Colombian pop star opened up about finding empowerment after being brought down by heartbreak in a new Allure profile and cover story. When asked her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film, Shakira told Allure, "My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent."
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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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Cillian Murphy is on a hot streak booking his next gig after winning the best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer.' The actor is attached to star in and produce 'Blood Runs Coal,' an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired.
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Newly minted Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy will indeed be returning to 'Peaky Blinders.' Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that Murphy will be going back to the mean streets of Birmingham in the feature-length movie of the BBC hit franchise when it films later this year. The 'Oppenheimer' star led the hit BBC period crime series as violent gang leader Tommy Shelby. During a red carpet interview on Tuesday Knight confirmed, "He definitely is returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road," referring to an area of central Birmingham.
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Warner Bros. is allowing a fan-made 'Lord of the Rings' film to stay on YouTube after it was briefly taken down. On Thursday, it was announced that Warner Bros. is working on a movie titled 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.' Andy Serkis is starring in and directing the project that is being developed by Peter Jackson and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Shortly after the news dropped, a 2009 fan-made film with 13 million views also titled "The Hunt for Gollum" was taken offline for many hours.
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It's official: Peter Jackson is working on new 'Lord of the Rings' films for Warner Bros. The news was revealed during Warner Bros. Discovery's first-quarter earnings conference call. CEO David Zaslav said that the company is "now in the early stages of script development" for new 'Lord of the Rings' movies, which he says they "anticipate releasing in 2026" and will "explore storylines yet to be told."
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Get ready to return to Middle-earth this summer. 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy is headed back to theaters. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming up to rerelease the Oscar-winning fantasy blockbusters. The versions screened will be Peter Jackson's extended editions, as well as the versions that the filmmaker remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. This is the first time the remastered films will be in theaters.
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Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Lea Seydoux led the way on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Tuesday night as Hollywood's annual trip to the French Riviera.. Sky News
Comcast to Bundle , Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.
On May 13, Comcast chief Brian Roberts announced the company's newest bundle, StreamSaver, NBC News reports. .
Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ will be
included in the bundle "at a vastly reduced
price to anything available today," Roberts said. .
This will be a pretty
compelling package, Brian Roberts, Comcast chief, via statement.
As streaming prices continue to climb,
other media companies have also started
to offer bundles, NBC News reports. .
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
The prices for both companies'
bundles have yet to be revealed.
Comcast's bundle will be made available before Peacock raises its standalone price by another $2 ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. .
The ad-free service will now cost $13.99 per month. .
The tier with ads will increase to $7.99 each month. .
Meanwhile, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and
Fox Corp. have teamed up to create a streaming sports bundle that is scheduled to debut this fall.
but critics allege that the venture
violates antitrust laws, NBC News reports.
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Timothée Chalamet Signs Multi-Year , First Look Deal With Warner Bros.
The 'Dune' and 'Wonka' star recently became the first actor in over 40 years "to star in the top two domestic-grossing films released in
an 8-month period," Deadline reports. .
The 'Dune' and 'Wonka' star recently became the first actor in over 40 years "to star in the top two domestic-grossing films released in
an 8-month period," Deadline reports. .
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-Chairs
and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy hammered out the company's newest multi-year
first look film deal with the Oscar nominee. .
Over the last few years, we
have admired not only Timothée’s
commitment to his craft, which
is evident in the range and
depth of his varied roles, , Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, Warner Bros. Motion
Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs, via statement.
... but also his unwavering
dedication to give 100% of his
time and attention to every
project he has made here at
Warner Bros. and elsewhere. , Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, Warner Bros. Motion
Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs, via statement.
His collaboration on the campaigns
for 'Dune' and 'Wonka' is something
we all enjoyed immensely, and
the results speak for themselves. , Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, Warner Bros. Motion
Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs, via statement.
We continue to build for the future
of the theatrical film business at
Warner Bros. Discovery and are
thrilled Timothée has chosen our
studio to be his creative home, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, Warner Bros. Motion
Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs, via statement.
Chalamet also issued a statement.
Working with Mike De Luca, Pam Abdy
and their teams on 'Wonka' and 'Dune'
over these last few years has been
a deeply rewarding experience. , Timothée Chalamet, via statement.
These are studio heads who believe
in real movie making, and I’m so
grateful for their support as an
actor, producer and collaborator. , Timothée Chalamet, via statement.
This partnership feels like a
natural next step. Let’s go!, Timothée Chalamet, via statement.
'Dune: Part Two' has grossed over $575 million worldwide so far. 'Wonka' grossed $632 million.
'Dune: Part Two' has grossed over $575 million worldwide so far. 'Wonka' grossed $632 million.
Chalamet is currently filming 'A Complete Unknown,' starring as Bob Dylan and serving as a producer.
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