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Willy Wonk & the Chocolate Factorywill always be an in-demand classic, and it recently topped Tubi's streaming chart. In February, it was revealed that the streaming service. It officially joined the free streaming site early in March and instantly rose to the top of its chart. On March 17, 2025, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory claimed the No. 1 spot in the United States and held its place until March 21, when it fell just slightly to No. 2. It's currently still in the top 10, bringing a feeling of much-needed nostalgia for free to fans of the best Roald Dahl adaptation. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is based on Dahl's 1964 novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The story was inspired by his early childhood experience with chocolate companies.

Starring Gene Wilder, the film was released on June 6, 1971, by Paramount Pictures. The plot follows Willy Wonka, the ultimate candy man, who prompts a worldwide frenzy...

4th Update Sunday Am Writethru: Disney’s Snow White is coming in lighter for the weekend with $43M domestic and an $87.3M global start. Not a happy ending for this $270M production, which was impacted by the actors strike, Covid breakout, a set fire and more.

They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity, but clearly in the case of Snow White there was. Disney has been put through the ringer before on controversial theatrical releases — i.e. Solo: A Star Wars Story and its swapping of directors from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard, which deep-sixed that movie to a very less than $1 billion global take of $393M worldwide. It’s why Disney muzzles talent on slipping any kind of information on a movie months in advance, particularly on Star Wars and Marvel movies. The concern is that if starts tease too much, or go off book, it...

Captain America: Brave New World Worldwide Box Office: To Beat Black Adam(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video)

The MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World is reaping the benefits of Snow White’s mediocre welcome at the box office in North America. This is, in turn, helping it surpass Black Adam’s worldwide haul. It is not the brightest star in the MCU but is still trying to earn some profit until it is in the theatres. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Captain America 4 was expected to suffer after the release of Snow White, but due to the mixed word-of-mouth, the MCU movie has less to worry about. Although Anthony Mackie has been lauded for taking up the mantle of Cap after Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, the film’s shallow narration is hampering the collections. The film introduced a few new characters, and it will be interesting to see...

Disney’s highly anticipated live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has finally arrived in theaters. The film has been surrounded by both excitement and controversy, but now that it’s out, the reactions are mixed.

Critics have given Snow White a lukewarm reception. The film currently holds a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 179 reviews. The audience score is altogether different, as the movie is currently rated with a 71% approval rate based on more than 500 reviews.

Fans enjoyed the movie for its magical and whimsical feel. Many praised the beautiful costumes. The music was a highlight, with “Whistle While You Work” being a fan favorite. Rachel Zegler’s performance as Snow White once again stood out, and some found the movie visually stunning with a dreamy, cottage-core aesthetic.

Despite some concerns about CGI dwarfs and casting choices, many felt it captured the classic Disney charm and had a sweet,...

Snow White China Box Office: Opening Day Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Disney live-action reimagining, Snow White is was widely released on Friday, including in China. The film is set to open with decent numbers at the box office in North America. Meanwhile, the film experienced a depressing start at the Chinese box office. Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler seemingly failed to draw viewers on its opening day. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film’s collection from the Thursday previews is on par with Wonka, a musical fantasy starring Timothee Chalamet. The Chinese feature, Ne Zha 2, earned way more than the Disney feature; it was Ne Zha 2’s 8th Friday. According to reports, the movie had an estimated budget between $250 million and $270 million and is Disney’s tentpole movie.

Based on Luiz Fernando’s report, Snow White landed on the rough side at the box office in China.

Disney’s highly anticipated live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has finally arrived in theaters. The film has been surrounded by both excitement and controversy, but now that it’s out, the reactions are mixed.

Critics have given Snow White a lukewarm reception. The film currently holds a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 177 reviews. While some critics praised Zegler’s performance and the film’s stunning visuals, others expressed disappointment over changes to the classic story. Many feel that the film strays too far from the beloved 1937 animated version.

Perhaps the most surprising reaction comes from CinemaScore, which surveys moviegoers on opening night. Snow White received a B+, marking the lowest CinemaScore ever for a Disney live-action remake.

Previous adaptations have typically fared better: The Little Mermaid (2023) received an A, Aladdin (2019) scored an A, and Beauty and the Beast (2017) earned an A as well. Even The Lion King...

All You Need To Know About Outlander: Blood Of My Blood(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Outlander has managed to make a deep mark on the hearts of fans and the audience. Its massive success has also led to several seasons of the historical drama, which is based on the book series of the same name. The seventh season wrapped up in January this year, and an eighth season is already expected to be released, even though an official date is unknown.

Meanwhile, a prequel to the franchise is well on the way. The show Outlander: Blood Of My Blood has been quite an anticipated release since it was first announced. The first look of the series is out, and here’s what we know about the upcoming edition, including what to expect and cast details.

Outlander: Blood Of My Blood: What To Expect From Prequel Series?

The first look shows pictures...

Snow White North America Box Office: Thursday Previews Update(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, was among the most anticipated films of this year, and it has finally arrived on the big screens. The film received positive reactions after its premiere in LA a few days back. The film and its makers faced a lot of backlash, and obtaining a favorable reaction in the early previews was much needed for the Disney feature. It is not facing any competition at the box office in North America and thus might open with decent numbers. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Although the initial reactions were affirmative and praised Rachel for her performance, the Rotten Tomatoes rating from 177 reviews is concerning. The film received only 44%, while the audience rating was still under wraps. The Critics’ consensus states, “It is hardly a grumpy time at the movies thanks to...

What Was Ellen Pompeo’s Most Awkward Grey’s Anatomy Scene?(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Ellen Pompeo’s time on Grey’s Anatomy was filled with intense drama, both on and off-screen. While she’s no stranger to emotional moments on set, one particular scene in Season 2 proved to be more than just acting. It was uncomfortable and awkward and led to something really unexpected, leading her to cry real tears.

Filming Turned Into A Real-Life Nightmare

During an episode of Call Her Daddy, Pompeo revisited the uncomfortable experience of filming a love scene with co-star T.R. Knight, who played George O’Malley. Their characters’ ill-fated hookup was meant to be a messy rebound for Meredith Grey, but it was an emotional disaster behind the scenes.

On filming the scene, Ellen Pompeo admitted: “Can I tell you an inside story about that? T.R. and I are such good friends and we had to do a love scene,...

The future of James Bond is taking shape following Amazon’s takeover! Veteran producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal are reportedly in talks to take charge of the next chapter in the iconic spy franchise.

In recent weeks, rumors have been making rounds about who would lead the franchise after Amazon’s shocking takeover of full control from longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

Now, sources confirm that Heyman and Pascal are in negotiations for the job. While Amazon has not officially announced anything, it seems like only a matter of time before the deal is finalized.

Related: New Report Claims James Bond Will Remain British and Male Under Amazon

Amazon executives Mike Hopkins, Jen Salke, and Courtenay Valenti have chosen Heyman and Pascal for their experience and success with major film franchises.

David Heyman is a British producer known for handling massive hits like Harry Potter,...

The Golden Ticket Poster ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Who hasn’t watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory growing up? Even for the younger generation, a prequel to the iconic film titled Wonka was released in 2023, starring Timothee Chalamet. Willy Wonka has been an incredibly interesting character for people across ages and formats.

Netflix is making use of the same love and nostalgia and are casting for a Willy Wonka-inspired reality show that will be a survival competition just like the one in the Johnny Depp starrer movie. The show is in early stages and applications are open. Here’s what we know about the upcoming series.

The Golden Ticket: Netflix Casting For A Willy Wonka-Inspired Reality Show

The Golden Ticket is a chance for a few lucky contestants to “step into the whimsical wonderland” and that is only possible with the coveted golden ticket in their hands. It is described as...

Netflix is looking for contestants for an upcoming Willy Wonka-inspired series called The Golden Ticket. Those interested are invited to apply online for the chance to "step inside" the fabled factory.

The Golden Ticket will see a group of lucky contestants given the chance to visit the wonderland of Roald Dahl's original 1964 novel,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by getting their hands on a coveted golden ticket. A filming location and premiere date for The Golden Ticket has yet to be announced, but the competition series is currently accepting applicants. Wonka fans who are 18 years and older and United States residents are encouraged to apply on Netflix's website to compete in the "immersive factory" for a "huge" prize.

Netflix teased the obstacles contestants will face. "To achieve sweet success in this high-stakes social experiment, players will have to adapt and strategize, as a golden ticket only gets you so far,...

Netflix’s The Golden Ticket teaser welcomes viewers to a competition beyond imagination. The Willy Wonka-inspired competition series is seeking applicants 18+ and living in the United States. The streamer hasn’t released filming details or a targeted premiere date.

“We are thrilled to bring the magic of The Chocolate Factory to life like never before,” stated Jeff Gaspin, Vice President of Unscripted at Netflix. “This one-of-a-kind reality competition blends adventure, strategy, and social dynamics, creating an experience that is as captivating as it is unpredictable. For the first time, a lucky few won’t just have to imagine the experience—they’ll get to step inside the factory and live it.”

Netflix picked up the Roald Dahl Story Company rights back in 2021, and The Golden Ticket is the streamer’s first dive into the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory world. Eureka Productions is producing the series.

‘The Golden Ticket...

Netflix is expanding its reality library with a sweet new addition. The streamer is moving forward with “The Golden Ticket,” an upcoming competition series that will be set in the world of Willy Wonka.

The series comes from Eureka Productions, which also produced “The Mole,” “Dating Around” and “TwentySomethings Austin.” Fittingly, contestants who find a golden ticket will have the chance to enter Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. But once the gates open, they’re not getting a tour. Instead, contestants will be asked to strategize and withstand a series of challenges unique to this wild environment The series promises to test contestants both mentally and physically and is being described in a press release as a “high-stakes social experiment.”

At the moment, it’s unclear how contestants will be able to obtain their golden tickets, though casting is now open. Both the series’ filming location and its premiere date will...

It was another recovery year for Hollywood following the dual strikes that affected the film pipeline just a few years after the Covid pandemic hit. The global box office dropped 10 percent to $30.5 billion last year but it wasn’t bad news for everyone. In a mixed year for the industry, the film divisions of some legacy entertainment conglomerates actually posted profit growth for the calendar year 2024, while others recorded drops.

The Hollywood Reporter‘s annual studio profit report includes an educative look at Disney, even though it doesn’t report figures for its filmed entertainment operations. (THR is instead looking at its “content sales/licensing and other” financials).

Also keep in mind that financial disclosures for Hollywood studios remain limited and are not easily comparable. (For instance, Sony’s pictures segment includes TV networks.) THR crunched figures for the calendar years 2024 and 2023, even though Disney and Sony have fiscal years...

Calling all gum chewers, TV addicts and previously bedridden grandparents: Now’s your time to shine.

Netflix has ordered The Golden Ticket, an upcoming competition series inspired by Roald Dahl’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the “beloved and unpredictable universe” of Willy Wonka, the streamer announced Thursday.

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Much like in Dahl’s source material,...

Netflix is hosting a Willy Wonka-inspired competition TV show!

The streamer announced The Golden Ticket, inspired by the Wonka universe, and casting is now underway.

Here’s a synopsis: “Lucky contestants will have the chance to enter Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but there’s a catch—only players who find a coveted golden ticket will gain entry to the factory. But a golden ticket doesn’t guarantee a sweet ride once the gates open; only those who can adapt, strategize, and withstand the unknown will make it through. Set inside a retro-futuristic dreamscape, this high-stakes social experiment will challenge players not just physically, but mentally as they navigate games, tests, and temptations designed to probe their instincts, resilience, and ability to thrive in chaos.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021, securing rights to the IP.

“We are thrilled to bring the...

This week, Netflix announced a reality competition series that is beyond imagination. The Golden Ticket is inspired by the world of Wonka, and the show will make contestants compete for a chance to enter Wonka's Cholate Factory. The casting stage is still happening, so the streamer is yet to announce a filming location and a release window for the upcoming show.

Today, Netflix announced a new competition series, The Golden Ticket, inspired by the beloved and unpredictable universe of Willy Wonka. Eureka Productions will produce the series.

Lucky contestants will have the chance to enter Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but there’s a catch—only players who find a coveted golden ticket will gain entry to the factory.

But a golden ticket doesn’t guarantee a sweet ride once the gates open; only those who can adapt, strategize, and withstand the unknown will make it through.

Set inside a retro-futuristic dreamscape, this high-stakes social experiment will challenge players not just physically but mentally as they navigate games, tests, and temptations designed to probe their instincts, resilience, and ability to thrive in chaos.

Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021, securing rights to the author’s treasured IP and opening the door for further opportunities to expand the universe of stories across various formats.

Netflix has ordered a new reality competition series inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The series, The Golden Ticket, will combine elements of strategy, adventure and social dynamics, as contestants seek to gain entry to a “retro-futuristic” chocolate factory (via a golden ticket, of course) and then try to make it through all the challenges they will encounter.

Eureka Productions (The Mole, Dating Around, TwentySomethings Austin) is producing the series for Netflix.

The show will be the first project inspired by the world of Willy Wonka since Netflix acquired the Dahl intellectual property in 2021. Dahl’s other books include Matilda, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, James and the Giant Peach, and The Bfg, among many others. Until now, however, the streamer had not adapted arguably his most famous work for any film or TV projects (Warner Bros. released a Wonka film in 2023 that pre-dated the Netflix...

A new reality show called The Golden Ticket is heading to Netflix. It’s inspired by the wild and colorful world of Wonka from Roald Dahl’s 1964 book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Contestants will compete in a strange, exciting setting, but first, they need to snag a golden ticket to get in. Once inside, they’ll face challenges and games that test their smarts, toughness, and ability to handle a crazy, old-school yet futuristic environment.

Netflix hasn’t said yet where the show will be filmed or when it will premiere. For now, people who want to join have to wait for more details. To apply, you need to be at least 18 and a legal U.S. resident. There’s a link online to start the process, but other rules might apply too.

The Golden Ticket — an all-new competition show inspired by the beloved and unpredictable universe of Wonka — is coming to Netflix.

Ready for some scrumdiddlyumptious news? The Golden Ticket, an all-new reality competition series inspired by the bold and imaginative universe of Wonka, is coming to Netflix.

Just like Charlie Bucket and the other children in Roald Dahl’s original 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a group of lucky contestants will have the chance to step into the whimsical wonderland — and to enter, you’ll need a coveted golden ticket. To achieve sweet success in this high-stakes social experiment, players will have to adapt and strategize, as a golden ticket only gets you so far. Wonka’s guests must withstand games, tests, and temptations designed to prove their instincts, resilience, and ability to thrive in the chaos of a retro-futuristic dreamscape.

The filming location and premiere date for The Golden Ticket will be announced at a later date, so you’ll need to exercise some patience, patience, little dear. Think...

Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about the decision not to use an intimacy coordinator while filming sex scenes with Timothée Chalamet in A24's Marty Supreme, a ping-pong movie that is directed by Josh Safdie. The Oscar-winning actress told Vanity Fair that there is "a lot of sex" in the seemingly steamy sports movie, but having acted out intimate scenes many times during her long and successful career in the industry, she didn't feel the need for extra assistance when it came to getting physical with her co-star. She admitted that she would feel "stifled" by the input.

"We said, 'I think we're good. You can step a little bit back. I don't know how it is for kids who are starting out, but… if someone is like, 'Okay, and then he's going to put his hand here.' I would feel, as an artist, very stifled by that."

Paltrow...

After filing for bankruptcy this week, Village Roadshow’s vast collection of films – from The Matrix to Wonka – will be sold to the highest bidder.

Just yesterday we covered the rather sombre news that Village Roadshow had filed for bankruptcy after losing a legal war of attrition with Warner Bros studio over the latter’s decision to release The Matrix Resurrections straight onto its streaming platform back in 2021 in the wake of the global pandemic.

Despite being a decades-long producing and financing partner of Warner Bros, that long and fruitful relationship (stretching back to 1999 and the first instalment of The Matrix) wasn’t enough to convince Warner Bros to reconsider its decision and the studio’s entire 2021 slate of films was placed directly onto Max, earning the significant displeasure of other creative partners in the process.

Sensing that its own profits would be impacted by this decision, Village Roadshow took Warner Bros to court,...

Village Roadshow has officially filed for bankruptcy. Village Roadshow Entertainment Group is a production company whose film division, Village Roadshow Pictures, was founded in 1989. The Australian media company Village Roadshow also holds a 3% stake in the company. The American producer's first ever film was The Delinquents, a 1989 release that was distributed by Warner Bros. Since then, the company has gone on to produce major films including The Matrix, Miss Congeniality, Zoolander, Ocean's Eleven, Happy Feet, Joker, and more recently, Wonka.

Per Variety, Village Roadshow has now filed for bankruptcy. The company officially filed for Company 11 in Delaware on Monday, March 17. Court documents cite $223.8 million in asset-backed secured notes and $163.1 million in senior secured debt. The filing followed a legal battle with Warner Bros., which was talked about in the court documents, an excerpt from which can be read below:

The company historically enjoyed a prolific co-production, co-financing and co-ownership relationship with WB,...

Legal tussles with Warner Bros over The Matrix Resurrections have led to production company Village Roadshow filing for bankruptcy.

Here’s some sobering news this morning that comes courtesy of Variety: Village Roadshow has filed for bankruptcy in the United States.

The long-time partner of Warner Bros has co-produced and co-financed some incredible films, beginning in 1999 with The Matrix and spanning some 90 titles including 2019’s Joker and 2023’s Wonka. The long-running partnership between the two companies broke down in the wake of the global pandemic when Warner Bros elected to place its entire 2021 slate onto its Max streaming platform.

The move didn’t just anger directors such as Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan (the move led to Nolan’s departure from the studio) but also Warner Bros’ business partners. Legendary Entertainment reportedly mooted a permanent split from Warner Bros, while Village Roadshow ended up taking its disagreement with the studio to the courtroom.

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, the renowned film producer and financier that has backed “The Matrix,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Joker” and “The Lego Movie” franchises, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

The U.S. company filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware on Monday, with $223.8 million in asset-backed secured notes and $163.1 million of senior secured debt, according to court documents. The news comes amid a long-drawn out and expensive legal battle with its long-standing partner Warner Bros. over “The Matrix Resurrections,” a 2021 sequel to the sci-fi series.

Village Roadshow had sued for breach of contract after WB released the feature on Max the same day as theaters.

“The company historically enjoyed a prolific co-production, co-financing and co-ownership relationship with WB, which included the production, ownership and derivative rights flowing from 89 titles – including the ‘Matrix’ franchise – and comprised the vast majority of the Debtors’ business,” the documents filed on Monday read.

“The...

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, TheWrap has learned.

The production company behind “The Matrix,” “Joker,” “Wonka” and “Ocean’s 8” previously sued Warner Bros. for breach of contract after their co-producer dropped “The Matrix Resurrections” on Max the same day as its theatrical release, a detail they reiterated in their paperwork.

“The company historically enjoyed a prolific co-production, co-financing and co-ownership relationship with WB, which included the production, ownership and derivative rights flowing from 89 titles – including the ‘Matrix’ franchise – and comprised the vast majority of the Debtors’ business,” the documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and obtained by TheWrap on Monday read.

They continued, “The WB arbitration has caused the company to incur more than $18,000,000 in legal fees, nearly all of which remain unpaid, and presents the threat of a potential arbitration award that could flatten the company’s balance sheet,...

Village Roadshow Entertainment Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The film production and financing company that worked on franchises like The Matrix, Ocean’s Eleven, Joker, The Lego Movie and Wonka filed for bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware Monday.

In the filing, Village Roadshow framed its ongoing arbitration dispute with Warner Bros. over The Matrix Resurrections as a turning point, effectively ending what had been its most lucrative business arrangement. Village Roadshow had sued for breach of contract after WB released the franchise film on Max the same day it was released in theaters, and has cost the company $18 million in legal fees and counting.

“The Company historically enjoyed a prolific co-production, co-financing and co-ownership relationship with WB, which included the production, ownership and derivative rights flowing from 89 titles – including the Matrix franchise – and comprised the vast majority of the Debtors’ business,” according to the filing,...

These days, it seems like all anyone can talk about in Hollywood are "nepo babies." Originating in the early 2020s, "nepo baby" describes individuals whose success can be attributed to a parent or relative's previous success in the same industry due to nepotism. Plenty of celebrities have achieved accolades without fans knowing about their famously talented families. Some of the most iconic A-listers in film and TV owe their successes to extreme privilege, such as people like Ben Stiller, or Zoë Kravitz. 

Most of the time, nepo babies are forced to wear their privilege on their sleeves just by virtue of their names, as Allison Williams (daughter of former NBC anchor Brian Williams) told Wired, "It doesn't feel like a loss to admit it ... If you trust your own skill, I think it becomes very simple to acknowledge." Others, like Jamie Lee Curtis, have spoken out against the ridicule towards nepotism babies in pop culture.

The premiere of Disney’s live-action Snow White has brought even more problems to the door of the latest reimagined movie from the Disney vault. Taking its premise from the original 1937 animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the film has been marred by controversy from the casting of Rachel Zegler in the titular role and both her and costar Gal Gadot’s opposing political opinions on the Israel-Gaza war. However, another huge point of contention has been the way Disney has handled the movie’s seven little people – which has led to a number of actors with dwarfism protesting at the premiere.

Disney’s attempt to remake Snow White has not been a smooth one, and the subject of its seven central characters has been a particularly divisive one. While appearing at the premiere of the movie, actress Ali Chapman – who has dwarfism – slammed the decision of Disney...

After punching above his weight in the Indie landscape, in recent years, Timothée Chalamet has become the face of one of the most acclaimed action IPs of the modern era, Dune. But during his initial years in showbiz, Chalamet was unsure about his future in the genre, especially after being rejected from several projects, including the Maze Runner franchise.

The Maze Runner (2014) | Credit: 20th Century Studios

As a result, the actor recalled being told by his agents that he wasn’t built for such roles, which pushed the Dune star to change his approach.

Timothée Chalamet’s Initial Foray Into the Action Genre Failed Due to His Physique Dune: Part Two | Credit: Warner Bros.

Despite being adamant about putting on weight to fit the criteria for major action projects, Chalamet confessed that he just couldn’t gain weight, adding “I couldn’t! I basically couldn’t”. Being a big fan...

With movie awards season over, and rumors that Adrian Brody’s Oscar acceptance speech is finally coming to an end, the year 2025 sees a surprising amount of faces coming straight back into the conversation. For one, Zoe Saldaña will be putting her Supporting Actress Oscar to good use on the publicity trail for one of the biggest tentpoles of the year: James Cameron’s Fire and Ash, the third in the Avatar series, in which she reprises her role as Na’vi princess Neytiri.

It doesn’t seem especially likely that lightning will strike twice for Saldaña, but the win will bring extra gravitas to the franchise, which secured four nominations (including Best Picture) last time. Fire and Ash hits cinemas in the middle of December, usually a risky strategy, awards-wise — think Wonka, Nosferatu and even A Complete Unknown — but Cameron has good form on this front, and, presumably for...

In a blockbuster streaming deal, Korean streamer Coupang Play has inked a major content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery that will bring some of HBO and Max’s most acclaimed series to Korean viewers starting March 21.

The agreement delivers current and future seasons of premium titles including “Game of Thrones,” “Succession,” “House of the Dragon” and “Euphoria,” alongside fan favorites such as “Sex and the City” and “Band of Brothers” to Coupang’s streaming platform.

Coupang Play will exclusively premiere the third season of “The White Lotus,” which notably features Blackpink’s Lisa making her acting debut. The platform will also stream Season 2 of the post-apocalyptic hit “The Last of Us.”

Beyond HBO Originals, subscribers can access select Max Originals including “And Just Like That…” and “The Pitt,” plus blockbuster Warner Bros. films including “Barbie,” “Wonka,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” and “Dune: Part Two” in the coming months.

“This partnership with Warner Bros.

Wicked Japan Box Office: Beats Wonka (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Wicked was released in Japan after a long wait of five months, and it won two Academy Awards in the meantime. Therefore, the film has received a boost as it was released in Japan. It opened at the top but was dethroned by the local movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales. The film has surpassed Wonka’s opening to achieve a fantastic feat.

When it was released, the musical fantasy starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande showed a spectacular performance at the box office in North America and worldwide. It maintained a favorable momentum and soon became the highest-grossing musical adaptation of a stage musical, surpassing Mamma Mia! It also outperformed Ridley Scott’s Biggie Gladiator II, which was released on the same day as this musical fantasy in the US. The film’s glorious worldwide collection has made it...

It may be hard for folks who weren't around at the time to understand, but there was a moment when Hugh Grant appeared poised to become one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.

Flashback to the spring of 1994. Bill Clinton was a popular U.S. President, everyone was drinking Zima, and moviegoers were flocking to cineplexes to see the British rom-com "Four Weddings and a Funeral." It was a surprise hit that picked up word-of-mouth steam via a slow roll-out from its distributor Gramercy Pictures, which was fortunate to have a great, immensely appealing film at a time when theaters were being inundated with dreck like "Major League II," "Cops and Robbersons" and "D2: The Mighty Ducks."

While "Four Weddings and a Funeral" is at heart an ensemble comedy, Grant's endearingly flappable demeanor and effortless delivery of the film's hilariously quippy dialogue had some critics comparing him to Hollywood's greatest Grant.

As most schoolchildren know, the novels of Roald Dahl are whimsical, delightful, and full of spite. Dahl's stories were rarely sentimental screeds about the magic of childhood, angling instead to describe how horrible kids have it. In most of Dahl's novels, adults are depicted as horrid and abusive, screaming at children and often physically harming them, all while the children live in poverty and destitution. Kids are only free once they stand up to the evil adults in their lives and find a way out of their miserable, Dickensian surroundings. 

The films based on the works of Roald Dahl rarely capture the author's impeccable sense of childhood misery. The films, often made by American studios, tend to skew more traditionally "Hollywood," giving them happier endings, more action-packed scenes, and fewer moments of gentle, unusual whimsy. Naturally, Dahl disliked the films based on his books, mostly stemming from his overwhelming...

Death of a Unicorn, the latest release from acclaimed distributor A24, has a simple if/then premise – what if unicorns were real? What if their biology held the cure to every human ailment? This is then mined for solid laughs and moments of over-the-top gore. In terms of sociopolitical horror comedies, you could do much better (Get Out) or worse (Don't Look Up) than director Alex Scharfman's feature debut, a fine way to spend an hour and 44 minutes – though the experience might be more enjoyable with a slightly shorter runtime.

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega head up Death of a Unicorn's impressive ensemble cast as Elliot and Ridley, a lawyer and his teen daughter who travel to a wealthy pharmaceutical CEO's retreat to finalize Elliot's promotion. The pair have become emotionally estranged following the death of Ridley's mom, which has driven Elliot to become more obsessive about his career.

Wicked Japan Box Office: Release Day Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Wicked has been welcomed with a warm hug at the box office in Japan. The film has finally been released in Japan, and its Oscar win has surely helped it open with winning numbers in the region. The movie hit the theatres several months after its wide release, and it probably happened for the best as it has bested Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The Japanese animated movie is the 44th Doraemon feature film based on the series created by Fujiko F Fujio. It celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Doraemon film series. On the other hand, the Hollywood musical fantasy came out before Thanksgiving Day and is one of the biggest hits of the last year. The film has won two Oscars and was nominated in ten categories. It won the Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

After both of Timothée Chalamet’s last two movies, Wonka and Dune: Part Two, grossed over $600 million at the global box office, most fans were expecting A Complete Unknown to find major box office success, even if not in the same realm as his recent pictures. At the time of writing, the Bob Dylan biopic has grossed $73 million at the domestic box office and $46 million internationally, reaching a worldwide total of $120 million. This comes days after A Complete Unknown failed to bring home a single Academy Award despite showing up with eight nominations. Still playing in close to 1,000 theaters everywhere, the film has not received the same bump this week as Best Picture winner Anora, which jumped more than 800% from last week.

Exclusive: A slew of broadcast networks and streamers are battling it out to pass go on an unscripted TV adaptation of classic board game Monopoly.

The project, which comes from Hasbro Entertainment, has been heating up the reality TV marketplace in recent weeks.

The Monopoly series is looking to bring the legendary game to the real world in a large-scale social-experiment contest. Strategy, alliances and cutthroat competition will collide as contestants battle for fortune and navigate the fine line between capitalism and chaos. Players will test their friendships, acquire riches and try to own it all by any means necessary.

Hasbro said that around a half-billion copies of the game have been sold in more than 100 countries around the world since 1935, when the Parker Brothers began licensing the game for sale outside of the U.S. In 2023, Scopely released Monopoly Go!, a mobile game.

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A Complete Unknown allowed Timothée Chalamet to get into the Best Actor race at the Academy Awards. However, it seemed like it was not in the cards for the actor, as Adrien Brody ended nabbing the Award for his work in The Brutalist. However, the coming year might be another change for Chalamet, as A24’s offering with the actor in the lead role is definitely going to receive an intensive Oscar campaign of its own.

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Marty Supreme, a sports adventure comedy-drama, is set to release in December of 2025. Along with Chalamet, the film has an all-star cast with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator and Penn Jillette. This film, while reportedly inspired by the life of a professional table tennis player Marty Reisman, is a completely fictional, original story rather than being a biopic.

Josh Safdie will be directing Marty Supreme, his...

Production on the fifth season of the hit comedy series Only Murders in the Building is underway. Now, an exciting update has been revealed with the announcement of the season's first new guest star.

Per Deadline, acclaimed actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building for his role in Season 5. Details about his character have not been revealed, but it will be for a recurring role. The season will focus on solving the murder of Lester (Teddy Coluca), and while it's not yet known which other actors might guest star in Season 5, the new episodes will, of course, bring back series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Michael Cyril Creighton.

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Warner Bros.’ latest high-budget release, Mickey 17, has arrived in theaters, marking the return of Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Starring Robert Pattinson in a multi-faceted role, the sci-fi film has received a positive critical reception. However, its financial prospects remain uncertain, with early projections suggesting a slow start compared to its $118 million budget.

Bong Joon-ho’s Hollywood Return

Five years after Parasite became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Bong has returned with a film adapted from Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey 7. The story follows an expendable worker who is repeatedly regenerated to assist in colonizing an inhospitable planet. Complications arise when one version of the character refuses to disappear after being replaced.

Pattinson leads a cast that includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Ruffalo’s portrayal of a wealthy antagonist has drawn attention for its resemblance to public figures,...

Five years after making history with his Oscar triumph for “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho has returned to Hollywood filmmaking with Warner Bros.’ “Mickey 17,” a star-studded sci-fi satire about how capitalism can create demagogues and cheapen human life.

But despite strong reviews, it faces an uphill battle to turn a profit against its reported $118 million budget. While not an original film — it is an adaptation of the 2022 Edward Ashton novel “Mickey 7” — it’s a film trying to win over adult audiences with a marketing campaign based around its darkly humorous concept and a go-for-broke lead performance by Robert Pattinson.

While not as acclaimed as “Parasite,” reviews for “Mickey 17” have been very positive, currently standing at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also earned a $9 million 4-day opening weekend in Bong’s home country of South Korea, the best for a Warner release in six years.

But projections for the film...

From The Shining to It's a Wonderful Life, many of the most influential films in history were savaged by critics upon their release. These films prove that bad reviews alone don't mean a movie is destined for doom. In fact, sometimes critics can entirely miss the point of a film or overlook its most charming aspects.

In the early 2000s, franchise films had yet to establish their stranglehold on Hollywood, and theaters were filled with countless original and unusual movies. Whether it was rom-coms or action blockbusters, the aughts had a fun and light style that was often overlooked by the critics. And many films that were not exactly Oscar-worthy, nonetheless helped define the era, being fondly remembered by their fans decades later.

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The comedy-horror film Jennifer's Body sees popular high school girl Jennifer (Megan Fox) become possessed by a...

Industry veteran Andrew Cripps has been named head of theatrical distribution at The Walt Disney Studios, less than two months after he departed Warner Bros.

Cripps replacesTony Chambers, who was recently named president, The Walt Disney Company, Emea, and starts in the role today (March 3).

He reports to Cathleen Taff, president of production, franchise management and theatrical distribution at Disney Entertainment – Studios, and will oversee the slates of Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studio, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures.

His purview includes the Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales, and the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

Walt Disney Studios has hired former Warner Bros. executive Andrew Cripps as head of theatrical distribution.

He replaces Tony Chambers, who was recently named president of the Walt Disney Company in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cripps starts on March 3 and reports to Cathleen Taff, the studio’s president of production, franchise management and theatrical distribution.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Alan Bergman, Cathleen Taff, and the entire team at the Walt Disney Studios,” said Cripps. “The work they’ve accomplished year-after-year is nothing short of inspiring, and I’m excited for the opportunity to contribute to that incredible momentum and help build for the future.”

Cripps, a widely respected industry veteran, stepped down from his post as international distribution chief at Warner Bros. in January amid a company restructuring by Warner Bros. co-chiefs Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy. He spent over five years at Warners, spearheading...

That didn’t take long. Just week after leaving Warner Bros., Andrew Cripps has landed at Disney, where he’ll succeed Tony Chambers as head of theatrical distribution.

He’ll begin the gig March 3. The position opened up after Chambers was elevated to overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of a major restructuring of how Disney operates businesses in the region.

Cripps is a veteran distribution exec who has worked at 20th Century Fox and Paramount. In his new role, he’ll be responsible for worldwide theatrical distribution for all films produced and released by Walt Disney’s seven banners: live action, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight. His purview will also include the Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales and the operation of the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood

For much of his studio career, Cripps handled the...

Timotheé Chalamet has been offered the title part in Disney’s Ichabod, a live-action take on Washington Irving’s The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow.

Timotheé Chalamet may have missed out on his first Oscar win last night, but the actor has reportedly been offered the lead role in Disney’s next big live action project: a reimagining of The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, a story that already boasts a couple of notable cinematic interpretations.

Disney has already adapted the story once before in the 1949 animated anthology feature, The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad. However, Paramount’s 1999 live action version of the tale is the one that most film fans will remember. Directed by Tim Burton, it remains a deliciously Gothic treat.

Johnny Depp played the role of Ichabod Crane in Burton’s film, it’s easy to see how Chalamet could fit the part, with the title suggesting that...