Embracer Group’s recent annual report highlights the promising growth within its Entertainment & Services division, particularly in relation to its Lord of the Rings IP. The division reported a significant increase in net sales, reaching SEK7.08B ($678M), a notable 34% rise from the previous year. This surge in sales accounted for approximately 17% of the
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Following the massive $295M worldwide debut of Inside Out 2 at CineEurope, Disney’s Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Tony Chambers, expressed gratitude towards exhibitors for their role in this historic achievement. The midweek numbers have been described as “nothing short of phenomenal,” with the global total reaching $380M through Tuesday. Chambers credited the success to
In a significant move by Netflix, Hannah Minghella, a seasoned veteran from Bad Robot, has been appointed as the Head of Feature Animation and Live-Action Family Film. This transition comes with an amicable departure from the J.J. Abrams-led company, signaling a new chapter for Minghella in the streaming world. New Leadership Accompanying Minghella in this
The 2024 Tony Awards came to a close with a performance that left the audience in awe. Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo, both powerhouse actresses and singers, took the stage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City to present the award for Best Musical, which
The entertainment industry lost a talented actor when Kevin Brophy passed away on May 11 at the age of 70. Known for his roles in the TV series Lucan and films such as Hell Night and The Long Riders, Brophy’s career spanned decades and left a lasting impact on those who had the pleasure of
Maika Monroe, known for her breakout role in the 2014 film It Follows, is gearing up for another thrilling experience in the horror genre with the upcoming movie They Follow. The actress expressed her excitement about working with the brilliant writer/director David Robert Mitchell once again. She described Mitchell as someone who knows exactly what
Robert De Niro, a legendary figure in the world of cinema, has a reputation for his intense and captivating performances. In a recent screening of Silver Linings Playbook at the Tribeca Film Festival, director David O. Russell and actor Ben Stiller shared their experiences working with the two-time Oscar-winning actor. Known for his method acting
Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg recently engaged in a lively and entertaining conversation at the Tribeca Festival, showcasing their camaraderie and mutual respect. The duo stars as mismatched cousins in the upcoming film “A Real Pain,” a comedy set for release in the fall. Interestingly, Eisenberg admitted that he had never seen Culkin’s work before
Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson are reportedly in talks to star in Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming film for Netflix. While the details of their roles remain a mystery, sources have revealed that the film will be set at the White House during a national crisis. This marks Bigelow’s return to feature filmmaking since
While filming American Psycho, Chloë Sevigny found herself in a situation where she struggled with Christian Bale’s acting process. In a recent interview with her co-star Josh Lucas, Sevigny opened up about how she was intimidated by Bale’s method acting. She admitted that she found his seriousness to be quite overwhelming, especially since she describes