China Box Office: ‘Napoleon’ Faces Uphill Battle
Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” could be facing a Waterloo in China, where early box office indications point to a disappointing opening shot. Source: China Box Office: ‘Napoleon’ Faces Uphill Battle
Korea Box Office: ‘12.12: The Day’ Brings Crowds to Cinemas
Korean drama “12.12: The Day” brought life back to South Korean cinemas with a powerful $11 million opening weekend. Directed by Kim Sung-soo and starring the reliable Hwang Jung-min and Jung Woo-sung, the film recounts a nine-hour period in 1979 … Continued
Disney’s Bad Box Office Streak Continues With ‘Wish,’ ‘The Marvels’
“Wish” misfired in its opening weekend, extending Disney‘s bleak box office fortunes. The animated musical fable, about the Wishing Star that so many Disney characters have wished upon over the studio’s century-long history, failed to become the de facto choice … Continued
Barbie movie contributed more than £80m to UK economy and created nearly 700 jobs, says Warner Bros
The Barbie movie contributed more than £80m to the UK economy and created nearly 700 jobs, according to the studio behind the box office smash. Greta Gerwig’s film, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, was largely … Continued
Korea Box Office: ‘The Marvels’ Wins Quiet Weekend
“The Marvels” topped the South Korean box office on its opening weekend, but failed to lift cinema activity out of its recent slump. “The Marvels” opened with $2.35 million between Friday and Sunday, and a market share of nearly 42%, … Continued
Here’s How Taylor Swift Helped ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Fill Cinemas
Three box office hits — “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and pop icon Taylor Swift’s concert film — bolstered cinema attendance during the third quarter in a positive sign for brick-and-mortar theater owners. Source: Here’s How Taylor Swift Helped ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Fill Cinemas