Where to begin in describing the emotions Hollywood and theater owners are feeling over the stunning start of Inside Out 2 at the box office — not to mention Pixar and its parent company Disney. (Hint: Sadness isn’t one of them.)
Pixar’s tentpole earned a massive $62 million on Friday, well ahead of expectations and putting the movie on course to open in the $140 million to $150 million range domestically over Father’s Day weekend, one of the top three starts ever for an animated film and the second-best for Pixar. Rival studios believe it could climb as high as $155 million to $160 million, but Disney is being more circumspect. Friday’s haul includes a huge $13 million in Thursday previews.
Fellow Pixar sequel Incredibles 2 is the crown-holder for top animated domestic opening ($182.7 million), followed by Illumination and Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($146.4 million), Pixar’s Finding Dory ($135.1 million) and...
Pixar’s tentpole earned a massive $62 million on Friday, well ahead of expectations and putting the movie on course to open in the $140 million to $150 million range domestically over Father’s Day weekend, one of the top three starts ever for an animated film and the second-best for Pixar. Rival studios believe it could climb as high as $155 million to $160 million, but Disney is being more circumspect. Friday’s haul includes a huge $13 million in Thursday previews.
Fellow Pixar sequel Incredibles 2 is the crown-holder for top animated domestic opening ($182.7 million), followed by Illumination and Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($146.4 million), Pixar’s Finding Dory ($135.1 million) and...
- 6/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Don’t be afraid to catch feelings. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” just scored the biggest box office opening day of the year so far, earning a spectacular $62 million across Friday and preview screenings from 4,440 locations. It will have no trouble blasting past the $82.5 million debut earned by “Dune: Part Two” to overtake it as the biggest domestic opening of 2024. It’ll also be the first release to notch a nine-figure domestic opening in nearly 11 months — the last one to get above $100 million was “Barbie” last summer.
It’s a welcome bounce back for Pixar Animation Studios, which has struggled at the box office in recent years after Disney sent films like “Turning Red,” “Soul” and “Luca” directly to Disney+ during the Covid pandemic, a decision that Pixar head (and the director of the original “Inside Out”) Pete Docter says “trained” audiences to watch the studio’s features on streaming.
It’s a welcome bounce back for Pixar Animation Studios, which has struggled at the box office in recent years after Disney sent films like “Turning Red,” “Soul” and “Luca” directly to Disney+ during the Covid pandemic, a decision that Pixar head (and the director of the original “Inside Out”) Pete Docter says “trained” audiences to watch the studio’s features on streaming.
- 6/15/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Despite skepticism about Marvel’s current trajectory, its ability to consistently dominate the box office, even with films receiving mixed reviews, continues to impress. The anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine project promises to inject new life into cinema, which has been rather lackluster from the start of 2024.
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in an official still for Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Entertainment
Projected box office forecasts not only underscore its commercial potential but also indicate it could be a standout film of 2024. With Marvel’s knack for creating compelling narratives and memorable characters, the upcoming release is set to deliver one hell of an experience.
Deadpool & Wolverine Box Office Projections Set to Break Records
The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie is ready to smash box office records this summer, according to a recent report from Deadline. Projections indicate it could debut domestically with an unprecedented $200-$239 million,...
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in an official still for Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Entertainment
Projected box office forecasts not only underscore its commercial potential but also indicate it could be a standout film of 2024. With Marvel’s knack for creating compelling narratives and memorable characters, the upcoming release is set to deliver one hell of an experience.
Deadpool & Wolverine Box Office Projections Set to Break Records
The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie is ready to smash box office records this summer, according to a recent report from Deadline. Projections indicate it could debut domestically with an unprecedented $200-$239 million,...
- 6/15/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die jolted the summer box office back to life with a domestic opening of $56 million and $104.6 million globally. The film reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for the fourth outing in this long-running franchise. Ride or Die earned an A- CinemaScore in North America alongside generally positive reviews. 44 percent of the audience was between 18 and 34, reflecting Smith’s following among younger viewers. Black moviegoers made up the largest demographic with 44 percent. This fourth installment had an overseas start just as promising, grossing $48.6 million from 60 markets – 58 percent...
- 6/15/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
It seems Hollywood just can’t get enough of Will Smith, and the recent success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a testament to that. The film has breathed new life into a wavering summer box office, opening with an impressive $56 million domestically and $104.6 million globally. This fourth installment of the Bad Boys series reunites Smith with Martin Lawrence, making it clear that the dynamic duo’s chemistry still resonates with audiences. Two years after the infamous Oscars incident, Will Smith’s comeback is well on its way, buoyed by generally positive reviews and an A- CinemaScore in North America.
- 6/15/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
Taylor Swift is Currently in London as part of her Eras Tour (Photo Credit –Instagram)
34-year-old singer Taylor Swift is currently in London as part of her Eras Tour, which will resume in Liverpool on June 13 for her 100th performance. The “Fortnight” singer had a great time spending a night out with friends while taking a well-earned break.
She was spotted on June 11 with a mix of old and new friends for a girls’ night out at the Argentinean restaurant Casa Cruz. Swift looked amazing in expensive designer clothing that cost thousands of dollars, complete with her signature red lip and curtain bangs.
The Grammy winner’s attire is always a source of interest, and this outing was no exception. She effortlessly wore a chic, fashionable look that reflected her sophisticated style. Her appearance at the restaurant heightened the already star-studded atmosphere, emphasizing her status as a fashion icon and beloved celebrity.
34-year-old singer Taylor Swift is currently in London as part of her Eras Tour, which will resume in Liverpool on June 13 for her 100th performance. The “Fortnight” singer had a great time spending a night out with friends while taking a well-earned break.
She was spotted on June 11 with a mix of old and new friends for a girls’ night out at the Argentinean restaurant Casa Cruz. Swift looked amazing in expensive designer clothing that cost thousands of dollars, complete with her signature red lip and curtain bangs.
The Grammy winner’s attire is always a source of interest, and this outing was no exception. She effortlessly wore a chic, fashionable look that reflected her sophisticated style. Her appearance at the restaurant heightened the already star-studded atmosphere, emphasizing her status as a fashion icon and beloved celebrity.
- 6/15/2024
- by Tanisha Chhabra
- KoiMoi
Peacock recently dropped the Teaser of the Muhammad Ali Series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Teaser (Photo Credit –YouTube)
Peacock’s newest series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist has brought together some amazing and biggest names in Hollywood to tell the story of an infamous armed robbery after Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight against Jerry Quarry. Based on the iHeart true-crime podcast of the same name, the limited series has dropped its first teaser and it’s fiery as ever.
The story follows how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”
The official synopsis of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist reads, “When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest,...
Peacock’s newest series, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist has brought together some amazing and biggest names in Hollywood to tell the story of an infamous armed robbery after Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight against Jerry Quarry. Based on the iHeart true-crime podcast of the same name, the limited series has dropped its first teaser and it’s fiery as ever.
The story follows how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.”
The official synopsis of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist reads, “When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest,...
- 6/15/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in Columbia Pictures Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. Photo by: Frank Masi © 2024 Ctmg, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **All Images Are Property Of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc Even though the Bad Boys franchise has been highly sporadic — there was an eight-year gap between the first two, a 17-year break before the third, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die arrived four years after that — they’ve treated the series as if it would continue to go on. The result, according to stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, is a new movie that rewards the franchise’s loyal fans in some interesting and unexpected ways. (Click on the media bar below to hear Will Smith & Martin Lawrence) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Will_Smith_Bad_boys_Franchise_.mp3 Bad Boys: Ride or Die is now playing in theaters.
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- 6/15/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Four years after Bad Boys original author George Gallo first went to court over copyright to the lucrative Will Smith and Martin Lawrence franchise, the scribe and Columbia Pictures have settled their differences.
“Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), and in light of a settlement between the parties, Plaintiff Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and Defendants George Gallo, Sweet Revenge Productions, Inc., and Robert “Bob” Israel hereby stipulate to the dismissal with prejudice of this action. The parties shall bear their own attorney’s fees and costs,” said the three-page filing today in federal court in LA (read it here).
While details of the deal are confidential, both sides are happy with the outcome, I’m told. They better be, By the definition of the “with prejudice” designation, this matter cannot be refiled.
Author of the 1985 “Bulletproof Hearts” story that was the basis for the first Bad Boys...
“Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), and in light of a settlement between the parties, Plaintiff Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and Defendants George Gallo, Sweet Revenge Productions, Inc., and Robert “Bob” Israel hereby stipulate to the dismissal with prejudice of this action. The parties shall bear their own attorney’s fees and costs,” said the three-page filing today in federal court in LA (read it here).
While details of the deal are confidential, both sides are happy with the outcome, I’m told. They better be, By the definition of the “with prejudice” designation, this matter cannot be refiled.
Author of the 1985 “Bulletproof Hearts” story that was the basis for the first Bad Boys...
- 6/14/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Columbia Pictures and George Gallo, who wrote the story that was developed into the 1995 action hit Bad Boys, have settled a lawsuit over the rights to the movie franchise.
Both sides, in a joint court filing on Friday, notified the court of a settlement. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Bad Boys, which marked Michael Bay’s first feature and starred Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, has spawned three sequels and a TV spinoff. A fourth installment to the franchise debuted last week to strong box office numbers.
Columbia Pictures argued in a lawsuit filed last year that Gallo can’t exploit a provision in copyright law that allows authors to claw back ownership of their works after a certain period of time. It asked the court for a declaration that Gallo penned the story as a work made-for-hire, which would make it ineligible for termination.
When word of Bad Boys 4 broke out,...
Both sides, in a joint court filing on Friday, notified the court of a settlement. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Bad Boys, which marked Michael Bay’s first feature and starred Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, has spawned three sequels and a TV spinoff. A fourth installment to the franchise debuted last week to strong box office numbers.
Columbia Pictures argued in a lawsuit filed last year that Gallo can’t exploit a provision in copyright law that allows authors to claw back ownership of their works after a certain period of time. It asked the court for a declaration that Gallo penned the story as a work made-for-hire, which would make it ineligible for termination.
When word of Bad Boys 4 broke out,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sean Paul says he usually writes songs for women, but when Will Smith called him to collaborate on a song for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, he needed him to turn up his inner bad boy.
“He sent me the song with him on it already and basically asked me to do a verse, and I went in. I usually don’t do badman lyrics, I’m more for the ladies, but the movie is called Bad Boys,” the Grammy-winning reggae-dancehall artist tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The track was dope and it’s definitely reflective of Run Dmc, [LL Cool J’s] ‘Rock the Bells,’ old-school hip-hop with that energy.”
Smith and Paul join forces on the beat laden track “Light Em Up,” one of the 10 songs on the soundtrack accompanying the film that opened to a victorious $56.5 million at the domestic box office.
Paul, 51, recalls meeting Smith earlier in his career: In the...
“He sent me the song with him on it already and basically asked me to do a verse, and I went in. I usually don’t do badman lyrics, I’m more for the ladies, but the movie is called Bad Boys,” the Grammy-winning reggae-dancehall artist tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The track was dope and it’s definitely reflective of Run Dmc, [LL Cool J’s] ‘Rock the Bells,’ old-school hip-hop with that energy.”
Smith and Paul join forces on the beat laden track “Light Em Up,” one of the 10 songs on the soundtrack accompanying the film that opened to a victorious $56.5 million at the domestic box office.
Paul, 51, recalls meeting Smith earlier in his career: In the...
- 6/14/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die jolted the battered summer box office back to life with a better-than-expected domestic opening of $56 million and $104.6 million globally. Moreover, it puts Will Smith on the road to a career comeback two years after the infamous Oscars slap. Ride or Die, reuniting Smith with Martin Lawrence, is the fourth outing in Sony’s long-running franchise and earned an A- CinemaScore in North America alongside generally positive reviews. Just as promising, 44 percent of the audience was between ages 18 and 34, showing Smith has a following among younger consumers. Black moviegoers made up...
- 6/14/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
Have you ever seen the indomitable Will Smith pushing to his emotional limits? Well, the actor, 55, bravely faced the sweltering challenge of Hot Ones, joining the illustrious ranks of Jennifer Lawrence & Shaquille O’Neal, proving that not all heroes wear capes—some simply have a high tolerance for fiery hot sauces. Also, it may surprise you to learn that the No Hard Feelings actress admitted to being “violently” ill after filming her Hot Ones episode.
Will Smith in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing.
During this heated challenge, Smith, with a dash of his trademark humor, broke down in tears, offering a rare side of our favorite stars on the same show where Lawrence & O’Neal were similarly humbled by heat. While indulging in a plate of spicy wings on a recent episode of Hot Ones, Smith also talked about the worst “hit” he ever had on his film set.
Will Smith in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing.
During this heated challenge, Smith, with a dash of his trademark humor, broke down in tears, offering a rare side of our favorite stars on the same show where Lawrence & O’Neal were similarly humbled by heat. While indulging in a plate of spicy wings on a recent episode of Hot Ones, Smith also talked about the worst “hit” he ever had on his film set.
- 6/14/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Never did I assume, coming out of Michael Bay’s Bad Boys back in 1995, that we’d still be talking about the franchise nearly 30 years later. What started as a typical buddy cop movie has grown with the characters and the actors and now addresses larger philosophical topics like family, retirement, parenting, legacy, and more. Watch Bad Boys if You Haven’t Already Started in 1995, Bad Boys, directed by Michael Bay and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, gave audiences a thrill ride filled with explosive action. Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, this movie became a classic of...
- 6/14/2024
- by TV Overmind
- TVovermind.com
Ready to dive into a world of action and comedy with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence? Here’s a guide on how to watch the Bad Boys franchise in order. The journey begins with two street-smart Miami detectives, Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence), taking down crime in their signature style of merging high-octane action with humor. The Beginning: Bad Boys (1995) The franchise kicks off with the original Bad Boys in 1995. Directed by Michael Bay, the film introduces us to Mike and Marcus as they attempt to solve a case involving stolen drugs. Their dynamic brings both heart...
- 6/13/2024
- by TV Overmind
- TVovermind.com
It felt like years already since the disastrous Oscar slap happened, and yet, a lot of people are still talking about it, or at least, comedian Rob Schneider who recently expressed an opinion. As a refresher, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on television after the latter made an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s alopecia.
Will Smith in King Richard / Warner Bros. Pictures
On the same night, Smith received an Oscar for Best Actor, but that would be his last appearance in the event after he was given a ten-year ban. The actor has publicly apologized to Rock, and after staying out of the spotlight for a while, he’s already back in business, so why are people still talking about the issue?
Rob Schneider Blasted Will Smith For Slapping Chris Rock At The Academy Awards
In an episode of The Kyle & Jackie O Show, comedian Rob Schneider, who is friends with Chris Rock,...
Will Smith in King Richard / Warner Bros. Pictures
On the same night, Smith received an Oscar for Best Actor, but that would be his last appearance in the event after he was given a ten-year ban. The actor has publicly apologized to Rock, and after staying out of the spotlight for a while, he’s already back in business, so why are people still talking about the issue?
Rob Schneider Blasted Will Smith For Slapping Chris Rock At The Academy Awards
In an episode of The Kyle & Jackie O Show, comedian Rob Schneider, who is friends with Chris Rock,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Bad Boys: Ride or Die took the Summer Box Office by storm after exceeding expectations. The fourth installment of the blockbuster movie starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith ranked number 1 after amassing $56 million domestically and another $48.6 million internationally, for a global debut of $104.6 million, marking Smith’s career comeback following his infamous Oscars slap aka “The slap heard around the world.”
The news was indeed music to the ears of Smith’s fans who had faith that the actor would make a loud comeback even though he’s been banned from the Oscars.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) they rushed to share their excitement with one user saying, “I love how we all collectively agreed that Will Smith was never canceled and we don’t give a f**k about the slap,” and another adding, “We didn’t cancel him, but we did give him a time out in the corner.
The news was indeed music to the ears of Smith’s fans who had faith that the actor would make a loud comeback even though he’s been banned from the Oscars.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) they rushed to share their excitement with one user saying, “I love how we all collectively agreed that Will Smith was never canceled and we don’t give a f**k about the slap,” and another adding, “We didn’t cancel him, but we did give him a time out in the corner.
- 6/13/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
El éxito de ‘Amigos Imaginarios’ continúa en su cuarta semana en cartelera.
Este fin de semana, según los datos de Comscore Spain, la taquilla española ha sido dominada por la esperada “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” de Sony Pictures, que ha recaudado 1.623.925 euros en su estreno. La película protagonizada por Will Smith y Martin Lawrence ha dado a la taquilla española el empujón que tanto necesitaba, siendo la película que más ha recaudado en un fin de semana desde el 14 de mayo, cuando “El Reino del Planeta de los Simios” alcanzó casi dos millones de euros.
En segundo lugar, “Amigos Imaginarios” de Paramount Pictures ha continuado su éxito en su cuarta semana en cartelera, sumando 383.038 euros a su recaudación total.
El tercer puesto ha sido ocupado por el thriller “Los Vigilantes”, dirigido por la hija de M. Night Shyamalan y distribuido por Warner Bros, que ha debutado con 311.012 euros.
Entre...
Este fin de semana, según los datos de Comscore Spain, la taquilla española ha sido dominada por la esperada “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” de Sony Pictures, que ha recaudado 1.623.925 euros en su estreno. La película protagonizada por Will Smith y Martin Lawrence ha dado a la taquilla española el empujón que tanto necesitaba, siendo la película que más ha recaudado en un fin de semana desde el 14 de mayo, cuando “El Reino del Planeta de los Simios” alcanzó casi dos millones de euros.
En segundo lugar, “Amigos Imaginarios” de Paramount Pictures ha continuado su éxito en su cuarta semana en cartelera, sumando 383.038 euros a su recaudación total.
El tercer puesto ha sido ocupado por el thriller “Los Vigilantes”, dirigido por la hija de M. Night Shyamalan y distribuido por Warner Bros, que ha debutado con 311.012 euros.
Entre...
- 6/13/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Val Kilmer’s time as the Dark Knight was a fleeting yet memorable era in Joel Schumacher’s helmed Batman Forever, co-starring with Tommy Lee Jones as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Jim Carrey as The Riddler, and Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian. Needless to say, this 1995 flick, under Tim Burton Productions, remains a unique imprint on the Batman anthology.
Why did Kilmer, though, quit the series after just one movie? Up until his statements were revealed in a lengthy 2020 New York Times interview, all we knew about him was that he wasn’t easy to work with. With authenticity and perhaps a touch of remorse, the actor contended with his reputation for being “difficult” to work with.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
However, when discussing the shadow of other behind-the-scenes tensions, such as those between Jones and Carrey, it appears that Kilmer’s onset hiccups came in second place.
Why did Kilmer, though, quit the series after just one movie? Up until his statements were revealed in a lengthy 2020 New York Times interview, all we knew about him was that he wasn’t easy to work with. With authenticity and perhaps a touch of remorse, the actor contended with his reputation for being “difficult” to work with.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
However, when discussing the shadow of other behind-the-scenes tensions, such as those between Jones and Carrey, it appears that Kilmer’s onset hiccups came in second place.
- 6/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The latest entry into the Bad Boys film franchise titled Ride or Die is finally out and seems to be rejuvenating the 2024 summer box office single-handedly. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Bad Boys: Ride or Die becomes the fourth film in a franchise started by Michael Bay. Stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to reprise their iconic roles of Detective Mike Lowery and Detective Marcus Miles Burnett, and once again, both of their characters get into some tricky situations, and the only way to get out is some cool action sequences and hilarious comedic bits. So, if you love the Bad Boys franchise and love the latest film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, here are some similar films you could watch next.
Beverly Hills Cop Credit – Paramount Pictures
Beverly Hills Cop is an action comedy film directed by Martin Brest with a screenplay by Daniel Petrie Jr....
Beverly Hills Cop Credit – Paramount Pictures
Beverly Hills Cop is an action comedy film directed by Martin Brest with a screenplay by Daniel Petrie Jr....
- 6/13/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
As the highly anticipated film Bad Boys: Ride or Die hit the theaters on June 7, Will Smith sat down for an exclusive interview with Complex, alongside co-star Martin Lawrence. Discussing their latest installment in the beloved franchise, while simultaneously addressing questions about their favorite sitcoms and comedians, Smith and Lawrence shared a touching moment.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Columbia Pictures
During the interview, as Martin Lawrence read the cue card asking about their go-to song that makes them cry, Will Smith captured the hearts of millions around the world with his response. The video interview has since gone viral after Smith noted feeling overwhelmed listening to G.C. Cameron’s timeless classic, It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.
Will Smith’s Overwhelming Response to G.C. Cameron’s Timeless Classic
Following the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die,...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Columbia Pictures
During the interview, as Martin Lawrence read the cue card asking about their go-to song that makes them cry, Will Smith captured the hearts of millions around the world with his response. The video interview has since gone viral after Smith noted feeling overwhelmed listening to G.C. Cameron’s timeless classic, It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.
Will Smith’s Overwhelming Response to G.C. Cameron’s Timeless Classic
Following the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
After months of rumblings and rumors of its existence previously, id Software finally unveiled their latest project, Doom: The Dark Ages, at the Xbox Games Showcase. The next Doom game’s presence at the event was eagerly awaited, and it seems to have been worth it. Doom is one of the all-time legendary titles, and its influence on the industry since its inception is hard to miss.
One of the major highlights of the reveal was that Doom: The Dark Ages is also coming to Sony’s PlayStation 5 console. This caught many off guard, with players wondering why exactly Microsoft is releasing one of their most-awaited titles on a rival platform. While Microsoft’s Phil Spencer says that “everyone deserves to play,” many fans have theorized Microsoft is up to no good, and there’s something fishy!
Fans Can’t Trust Phil Spencer’s Decision to Bring Doom: The Dark...
One of the major highlights of the reveal was that Doom: The Dark Ages is also coming to Sony’s PlayStation 5 console. This caught many off guard, with players wondering why exactly Microsoft is releasing one of their most-awaited titles on a rival platform. While Microsoft’s Phil Spencer says that “everyone deserves to play,” many fans have theorized Microsoft is up to no good, and there’s something fishy!
Fans Can’t Trust Phil Spencer’s Decision to Bring Doom: The Dark...
- 6/12/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Mega
Rob Schneider is finally talking about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
In his no-holds-barred rant about the incident, the comedian called Smith a barrage of names and said that his action was a "deep, dark thing to do in front of all those people."
Rob Scheider also slammed the Academy Awards showrunners for not immediately punishing Will Smith, claiming that they feared they would be seen as "racist."
Rob Schneider Says Will Smith's Oscars Slap Was 'A Deep, Dark Thing To Do' In The Public Mega
During his appearance on "The Kyle & Jackie O Show," Schneider held nothing back while giving his opinion about Smith's shocking act of slapping Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
The slap occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett, who has alopecia, a medical condition resulting in hair loss.
Schneider told listeners that the "Bad Boys" actor was a "tw-t" and an "a--hole,...
Rob Schneider is finally talking about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
In his no-holds-barred rant about the incident, the comedian called Smith a barrage of names and said that his action was a "deep, dark thing to do in front of all those people."
Rob Scheider also slammed the Academy Awards showrunners for not immediately punishing Will Smith, claiming that they feared they would be seen as "racist."
Rob Schneider Says Will Smith's Oscars Slap Was 'A Deep, Dark Thing To Do' In The Public Mega
During his appearance on "The Kyle & Jackie O Show," Schneider held nothing back while giving his opinion about Smith's shocking act of slapping Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
The slap occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett, who has alopecia, a medical condition resulting in hair loss.
Schneider told listeners that the "Bad Boys" actor was a "tw-t" and an "a--hole,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King Box Office (North America): Re-Release Update( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King is one of the most iconic movies in cinema history. It is the highest-grossing movie in the entire franchise. Owing to Fathom Events, it has once again returned to US theatres and earned well on its re-release day on Monday. Scroll below for more.
The epic fantasy adventure film was directed by Peter Jackson and based on Jrr Tolkien’s novel. It featured an ensemble of cast members, including Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, and more. The film was released in 2003 and had an estimated production budget of around $94 million.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando reports that Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King’s extended edition was released in North American cinemas on...
Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King is one of the most iconic movies in cinema history. It is the highest-grossing movie in the entire franchise. Owing to Fathom Events, it has once again returned to US theatres and earned well on its re-release day on Monday. Scroll below for more.
The epic fantasy adventure film was directed by Peter Jackson and based on Jrr Tolkien’s novel. It featured an ensemble of cast members, including Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, and more. The film was released in 2003 and had an estimated production budget of around $94 million.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando reports that Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King’s extended edition was released in North American cinemas on...
- 6/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Will Smith became embroiled in a controversy after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony in 2022. After Rock joked about Jada Pinkett-Smith, the Bad Boys star went up the stage to give him a slap and then exclaimed profanities. The incident resulted in Smith resigning from the Academy and being banned from the ceremony.
The two have addressed the incident on multiple occasions and Smith reportedly even apologized to Rock publicly. While the two may now have a history of disagreement, they may agree on one opinion. Smith recently agreed with Martin Lawrence on Richard Pryor being one of the best stand-up comics of all time, which Rock too has expressed on multiple occasions.
Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Speak About Richard Pryor Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films/Westbrook Studios/2.0 Entertainment
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The two have addressed the incident on multiple occasions and Smith reportedly even apologized to Rock publicly. While the two may now have a history of disagreement, they may agree on one opinion. Smith recently agreed with Martin Lawrence on Richard Pryor being one of the best stand-up comics of all time, which Rock too has expressed on multiple occasions.
Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Speak About Richard Pryor Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films/Westbrook Studios/2.0 Entertainment
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- 6/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In the world of basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and former professional basketball player Michael Jordan are easily considered two of the biggest names to have ever played for the National Basketball Association.
However, Hollywood actor Will Smith seems to have a different final name on his list of Goat NBA players.
LeBron James. | Credit: Erik Drost/Wikimedia Commons.
Although he holds both James and Jordon in high regard for how tremendously these two professionals contributed and continue to contribute to the sport, Smith actually tends to differ in his respective opinion on who the Greatest Of All Time basketball player is.
And his response is one that might displease both James and Jordan’s die-hard fans.
LeBron James and Michael Jordan Aren’t the GOATs in Will Smith’s Eyes
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence recently had their latest film in the Bad Boys saga released, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
However, Hollywood actor Will Smith seems to have a different final name on his list of Goat NBA players.
LeBron James. | Credit: Erik Drost/Wikimedia Commons.
Although he holds both James and Jordon in high regard for how tremendously these two professionals contributed and continue to contribute to the sport, Smith actually tends to differ in his respective opinion on who the Greatest Of All Time basketball player is.
And his response is one that might displease both James and Jordan’s die-hard fans.
LeBron James and Michael Jordan Aren’t the GOATs in Will Smith’s Eyes
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence recently had their latest film in the Bad Boys saga released, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
- 6/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
In 2023, IMDb teamed up with data analytics platform Tableau to empower movie fans and data lovers to create and share free data visualizations using IMDb’s movie data. So far, Tableau users have created more than 600 data visualizations using IMDb user ratings, genres, Academy Award wins, and more to create deep dives on topics like Disney movies, the films of Jim Carrey, horror movies, and many others. Now, IMDb is thrilled to share that hard work by highlighting some of the visualizations that capture our shared enthusiasm for data.
See details of the partnership here.
“Our new collaboration with Tableau will empower entertainment fans and professionals to surface and share insights from the IMDb database in visually compelling ways,” said Nikki Santoro, Chief Operating Officer, IMDb. “This is an exciting, unique opportunity for users to showcase their love of film for a global audience by creating new and distinctive data visualizations that will entertain and inform movie fans.”
In honor of the recent box office success of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’—the fourth film in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action franchise—we’re looking at Tableau user Vincent Ng’s “When Data Meets Action.” In the chart, Ng reviews action films from the past 30 years to look at the number of action movies made per year, their average IMDb ratings, and even their average run time.
Comparing ‘Ride or Die’ with Ng’s analysis, the fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise clocks in at 115 minutes, making it 11.5 minutes longer than the average action films’ 103.5. In terms of ratings, the action genre scores pretty low on average at 5.7 on the IMDb ratings scale. ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ mostly pleased IMDb users, with a rating of 7.0. Maybe it was those additional 11.5 minutes that made the difference.
Explore “When Data Meets Action”
Take a tour of some of our favorite movie visualizations created by Tableau users, including Robert De Niro's Deconstructed Filmography, deep dives on ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ the films of Steven Spielberg, and more.
See details of the partnership here.
“Our new collaboration with Tableau will empower entertainment fans and professionals to surface and share insights from the IMDb database in visually compelling ways,” said Nikki Santoro, Chief Operating Officer, IMDb. “This is an exciting, unique opportunity for users to showcase their love of film for a global audience by creating new and distinctive data visualizations that will entertain and inform movie fans.”
In honor of the recent box office success of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’—the fourth film in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action franchise—we’re looking at Tableau user Vincent Ng’s “When Data Meets Action.” In the chart, Ng reviews action films from the past 30 years to look at the number of action movies made per year, their average IMDb ratings, and even their average run time.
Comparing ‘Ride or Die’ with Ng’s analysis, the fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise clocks in at 115 minutes, making it 11.5 minutes longer than the average action films’ 103.5. In terms of ratings, the action genre scores pretty low on average at 5.7 on the IMDb ratings scale. ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ mostly pleased IMDb users, with a rating of 7.0. Maybe it was those additional 11.5 minutes that made the difference.
Explore “When Data Meets Action”
Take a tour of some of our favorite movie visualizations created by Tableau users, including Robert De Niro's Deconstructed Filmography, deep dives on ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘Mean Girls,’ the films of Steven Spielberg, and more.
- 6/12/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
Will Smith has certainly redeemed his career after a ‘certain’ unfortunate incident. Recently seen in Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Smith reunited with Martin Lawrence to reprise their iconic characters, Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Miles Burnett. Helmed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the movie is a certified hit already.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Sony Entertainment
Busy in the promotions of the epic flick, Smith and Lawrence recently made their way to Goat Talk, where he once again proclaimed his mistake for doubting the director of the first Bad Boys movie, Michael Bay.
Will Smith Once Again Admits his Mistake With Michael Bay
The famous shirtless scene in Bad Boys (1995) | Sony Entertainment
The year was 1995 and the buddy cop action comedy flick, Bad Boys had just come out. The first ever feature film directed by Michael Bay, the...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in a still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Sony Entertainment
Busy in the promotions of the epic flick, Smith and Lawrence recently made their way to Goat Talk, where he once again proclaimed his mistake for doubting the director of the first Bad Boys movie, Michael Bay.
Will Smith Once Again Admits his Mistake With Michael Bay
The famous shirtless scene in Bad Boys (1995) | Sony Entertainment
The year was 1995 and the buddy cop action comedy flick, Bad Boys had just come out. The first ever feature film directed by Michael Bay, the...
- 6/12/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Inside Out 2 Box Office Prediction (Worldwide) Update(Photo Credit – Instagram)
Inside Out 2 is returning after almost a decade, and the industry is hopeful about the film’s debut weekend. After predicting the sequel’s collections, the industry has put forward its predictions for its global collection. Amy Poehler will reprise her role as Joy, while some new actors came on board to voice new emotions. Scroll below for more.
The 2015 Pixar movie was made on an estimated budget of $175 million, and it earned 4.9 times more in the worldwide box office. The movie opened to a strong $90.4 million on its debut weekend. Inside Out collected $850.5 million globally. In it, Riley was guided by her emotions – Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. She will now have new emotions, including Anxiety [voiced by Maya Hawke] and Envy [voiced by The Bear star Ayo Edebiri] will also guide Riley.
The summer box office had been a bit depressing.
Inside Out 2 is returning after almost a decade, and the industry is hopeful about the film’s debut weekend. After predicting the sequel’s collections, the industry has put forward its predictions for its global collection. Amy Poehler will reprise her role as Joy, while some new actors came on board to voice new emotions. Scroll below for more.
The 2015 Pixar movie was made on an estimated budget of $175 million, and it earned 4.9 times more in the worldwide box office. The movie opened to a strong $90.4 million on its debut weekend. Inside Out collected $850.5 million globally. In it, Riley was guided by her emotions – Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. She will now have new emotions, including Anxiety [voiced by Maya Hawke] and Envy [voiced by The Bear star Ayo Edebiri] will also guide Riley.
The summer box office had been a bit depressing.
- 6/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Rob Schneider has unleashed a scathing rant slamming Will Smith as an “a**hole,” “liar,” and a “fraud” whose “nice guy” persona is completely fabricated. The former Saturday Night Live star appeared on the Australian breakfast radio show The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Tuesday (June 11), where he revealed he previously couldn’t share his true feelings on Smith and the infamous Oscars slap incident because he was an “elected official” for SAG-AFTRA. However, Schneider said he can now speak freely and claimed the night the Bad Boys: Ride or Die star slapped Chris Rock showed his true colors. “Will Smith is a t**t,” Schneider said, adding, “[He] was hiding the fact of who he really is, and it was exposed that night. And he’s really an a**hole.” “It’s a deep, dark thing to do that in front of all those people to a really great, legendary comedian,...
- 6/12/2024
- TV Insider
The action-packed Bad Boys film series that has kept our hearts racing since 1995 shows no signs of slowing down! With the magnetic duo of Will Smith & Martin Lawrence steering the high-powered action and laughter, the franchise has become a cultural staple, exploding into our lives with the kind of pulse-pounding escapades. And this is something that only Mike and Marcus can deliver.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Sony Entertainment
After the recent soaring success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, from a screenplay by Chris Bremner & Will Beall, the anticipation for the fifth installment is as electric as the chases down Miami’s palm-lined streets. It is obvious that this universe still has untold stories waiting to be told, echoing the thoughts of the leading actors themselves, who recently expressed their appreciation for the fifth movie’s potential.
Inside Will Smith’s Conditions For Bad Boys 5
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Sony Entertainment
After the recent soaring success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, from a screenplay by Chris Bremner & Will Beall, the anticipation for the fifth installment is as electric as the chases down Miami’s palm-lined streets. It is obvious that this universe still has untold stories waiting to be told, echoing the thoughts of the leading actors themselves, who recently expressed their appreciation for the fifth movie’s potential.
Inside Will Smith’s Conditions For Bad Boys 5
So,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Whenever a Sony movie comes in at No. 1, Tom Rothman drives his 1967 Ford Mustang to the Culver City lot and leaves it parked in front of the Thalberg building. But on Monday, there was a hitch after Bad Boys: Ride or Die opened to a victorious $56.5 million at the domestic box office: the red beauty wouldn’t start.
The chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group spent more than an hour tinkering and looking under the hood, but he gave up and decided against calling Aaa. What did it really matter when the most important issue at hand — the film — had sped out of the gate much faster than anyone expected despite a terrible early summer for a number of movies and the Will Smith factor of it all (it is the actor’s first major studio film since he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television...
The chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group spent more than an hour tinkering and looking under the hood, but he gave up and decided against calling Aaa. What did it really matter when the most important issue at hand — the film — had sped out of the gate much faster than anyone expected despite a terrible early summer for a number of movies and the Will Smith factor of it all (it is the actor’s first major studio film since he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television...
- 6/12/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Like any other relationship, the rickety and highly publicized marriage of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has been through its highs and lows. But theirs seem to have been teetering on the edge of the lows for quite a while now.
Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) (Credit: Sony Pictures)
However, while the Smiths’ marriage has been laid in front of the public like an exposed wound to be scabbed, the Bad Boys star has some insightful advice to share on relationships after being in one for well over two decades now.
Will Smith’s Eye-Opening Take On Navigating Relationships
From infidelity rumors to the infamous 2022 Oscar debacle, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have endured a roller coaster ride of a journey throughout their relationship. The Hollywood couple tied the knot in 1997 and their marriage has been laid bare to the public’s scrutiny ever since.
Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) (Credit: Sony Pictures)
However, while the Smiths’ marriage has been laid in front of the public like an exposed wound to be scabbed, the Bad Boys star has some insightful advice to share on relationships after being in one for well over two decades now.
Will Smith’s Eye-Opening Take On Navigating Relationships
From infidelity rumors to the infamous 2022 Oscar debacle, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have endured a roller coaster ride of a journey throughout their relationship. The Hollywood couple tied the knot in 1997 and their marriage has been laid bare to the public’s scrutiny ever since.
- 6/12/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Box Office (North America): Hits An Important Milestone. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The Apes are enjoying a decent run in the North American box office and have once again hit a significant milestone. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes by Wes Ball is nearing the end of its theatrical run. However, it is the lowest-grossing Planet of the Apes reboot movie in the franchise, but it did help the series cross the $2 billion mark. Scroll below for the latest domestic numbers.
The movie by Wes Ball, starring Freya Allan and Owen Teague, has stunning visuals like the other movies in this franchise. Before this reboot, in 2001, Tim Burton made a remake of the Og Planet of the Apes movie, but it was not that successful. In this movie, Kevin Durand plays Proximus Caeser, who has all the ideals contrasting Caeser’s views...
The Apes are enjoying a decent run in the North American box office and have once again hit a significant milestone. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes by Wes Ball is nearing the end of its theatrical run. However, it is the lowest-grossing Planet of the Apes reboot movie in the franchise, but it did help the series cross the $2 billion mark. Scroll below for the latest domestic numbers.
The movie by Wes Ball, starring Freya Allan and Owen Teague, has stunning visuals like the other movies in this franchise. Before this reboot, in 2001, Tim Burton made a remake of the Og Planet of the Apes movie, but it was not that successful. In this movie, Kevin Durand plays Proximus Caeser, who has all the ideals contrasting Caeser’s views...
- 6/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Jonas Brothers’ Kevin Jonas Updates Fans On His Skin Cancer While They Pray For His Speedy Recovery. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers recently shared an upsetting news about his health via social media. He is the eldest of the Jonas Brothers, while Joe is the second eldest and Nick is the youngest. Kevin opened up about his health crisis and urged the fans to care for themselves before everything else. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Kevin gained fame with Disney’s musical film Camp Rock and its sequel, Camp Rock 2. He also had his own reality series, Married to Jonas, with his wife Danielle. He appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice season 7. At the age of 21, Kevin appeared on People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive list in 2008. Kevin was part of The Voice in Season 18 and has hosted Claim to Fame since 2022.
According to the Hindustan Times report,...
Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers recently shared an upsetting news about his health via social media. He is the eldest of the Jonas Brothers, while Joe is the second eldest and Nick is the youngest. Kevin opened up about his health crisis and urged the fans to care for themselves before everything else. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Kevin gained fame with Disney’s musical film Camp Rock and its sequel, Camp Rock 2. He also had his own reality series, Married to Jonas, with his wife Danielle. He appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice season 7. At the age of 21, Kevin appeared on People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive list in 2008. Kevin was part of The Voice in Season 18 and has hosted Claim to Fame since 2022.
According to the Hindustan Times report,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Would The Matrix starring Will Smith as Neo and Val Kilmer as Morpheus still be as legendary? Fans will never get to live in this reality as the Wachowskis’ modern-day classic changed the sci-fi and action genres with Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne in those roles. The film was one of the highest-grossing films of the year and redefined the sci-fi genre.
Will Smith has turned down many roles in his career but the Bad Boys star reportedly regrets turning down Neo the most. He mentioned that he could not see the vision of the filmmakers as he had received an awful pitch from the Wachowskis. He mentioned that their terrible pitch for The Matrix involved a very crude explanation for the iconic ‘bullet time’ sequence.
Will Smith Regrets Rejected Neo Despite A Terrible Pitch Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Parkes/MacDonald Productions
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Will Smith has turned down many roles in his career but the Bad Boys star reportedly regrets turning down Neo the most. He mentioned that he could not see the vision of the filmmakers as he had received an awful pitch from the Wachowskis. He mentioned that their terrible pitch for The Matrix involved a very crude explanation for the iconic ‘bullet time’ sequence.
Will Smith Regrets Rejected Neo Despite A Terrible Pitch Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Parkes/MacDonald Productions
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- 6/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Over the weekend, Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die had a thrilling debut, securing a $56.5 million opening domestically. This makes it Will Smith’s sixth-highest U.S./Canada opening and his 18th No. 1 film. Additionally, it marks Martin Lawrence’s 8th No. 1 domestic opening. The Jerry Bruckheimer-produced, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah-directed fourthquel features Smith and Lawrence reuniting for a much-anticipated performance. The movie beat its tracking forecasts of $40M+ and initial projections of $50M+. Globally, Bad Boys 4 amassed a significant $104.6 million. Audience Embrace This successful premiere came as a sigh of relief for exhibitors shaken by a...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Robert Downey Jr. has been in the industry for a few decades now. Having worked in movies and TV shows alike, he had made a name for himself even before all the controversies took over his life. But soon enough, life took a turn and now he is one of the most popular actors worldwide. And with so many years of experience in the industry, he sure has many wild stories to share.
Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. was in a film titled Kiss Kiss Bang Bang alongside Val Kilmer. This neo-noir black comedy was the directorial debut of Shane Black, who is also known for films like Iron Man 3. In an old interview, Downey Jr. shared a little story from the very first day of shooting the movie.
When Val Kilmer Almost Choked to Death...
Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. was in a film titled Kiss Kiss Bang Bang alongside Val Kilmer. This neo-noir black comedy was the directorial debut of Shane Black, who is also known for films like Iron Man 3. In an old interview, Downey Jr. shared a little story from the very first day of shooting the movie.
When Val Kilmer Almost Choked to Death...
- 6/11/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Before Marvel movies would fill slots on a schedule, Jerry Bruckheimer productions did, and still do.
Similar to 2003 when the blockbuster producer had Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Bad Boys II, Veronica Guerin and Kangaroo Jack on the calendar, Bruckheimer counts a four feature-spree this spring and summer with Lionsgate’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, his highest test movie ever in Disney’s Young Woman and the Sea, Netflix’s upcoming July event title Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and this last weekend’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die which revived a dull summer movie season with a $105M global opening, beating expectations and pulling in a diverse audience that was 70% combined for Black and Latino/Hispanic moviegoers. Through yesterday, Bad Boys: Ride or Die stands at $120M global.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die reps the 28th No. 1 opening for the $14.06 billion grossing, Oscar nominated producer.
Similar to 2003 when the blockbuster producer had Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Bad Boys II, Veronica Guerin and Kangaroo Jack on the calendar, Bruckheimer counts a four feature-spree this spring and summer with Lionsgate’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, his highest test movie ever in Disney’s Young Woman and the Sea, Netflix’s upcoming July event title Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and this last weekend’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die which revived a dull summer movie season with a $105M global opening, beating expectations and pulling in a diverse audience that was 70% combined for Black and Latino/Hispanic moviegoers. Through yesterday, Bad Boys: Ride or Die stands at $120M global.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die reps the 28th No. 1 opening for the $14.06 billion grossing, Oscar nominated producer.
- 6/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” (Sony) had an exceptional first Monday gross of $6,250,000. That result, combined with multiple positive other elements, suggests that it will ultimately be the biggest domestic grosser among early summer (May through two weeks of June) openers.
Currently, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Disney) leads among an overall disappointing set of releases with $150 million ($5.4 million last weekend). That projects to around a $170 million ultimate domestic result.
“Ride or Die” opened with $56.5 million, $1.9 million less than “Apes.” But with Monday’s total it is now less than $200,000 behind, and should be easily ahead of it for the full week.
Predicting that “Bad Boys” exceeds $170 million, perhaps getting closer to $200 million, is based on several factors playing in its favor. Let’s start with the trajectory of its results so far.
Recently unreliable tracking estimated a $45 million-$50 million opening. After Thursday’s previews, industry consensus was $53 million.
Currently, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (Disney) leads among an overall disappointing set of releases with $150 million ($5.4 million last weekend). That projects to around a $170 million ultimate domestic result.
“Ride or Die” opened with $56.5 million, $1.9 million less than “Apes.” But with Monday’s total it is now less than $200,000 behind, and should be easily ahead of it for the full week.
Predicting that “Bad Boys” exceeds $170 million, perhaps getting closer to $200 million, is based on several factors playing in its favor. Let’s start with the trajectory of its results so far.
Recently unreliable tracking estimated a $45 million-$50 million opening. After Thursday’s previews, industry consensus was $53 million.
- 6/11/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
As fans continue to watch Bad Boys: Ride or Die, speculation about future movies is already brewing. During the film’s premiere, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence appeared together, causing quite a stir. Notably, Smith was seen assisting Lawrence across a bus roof, leading to concerns about Lawrence’s health. However, fans can rest easy as Martin put it succinctly, I’m fine. I’m in God’s hands. I’m blessed. You know, I’m glad to be waking up every day. I’m all good. No need for people to be concerned. European Premiere Highlights The European premiere of the movie saw Smith and Lawrence connecting...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
After the overperformance of Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, summer’s big wheels keep on turnin’ as Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is looking at what could be the biggest stateside opening of the year to date with $85M, and another $50M abroad for a $135M global launch.
Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two owns the biggest domestic opening of 2024 so far with $82.5M, while both studios’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire counts the year’s largest global launch for a Hollywood movie at $194M.
Inside Out 2 also will rep the biggest post-Covid opening for a Disney animated movie, with many of its films lacking the wattage of pre-pandemic times. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear became its best post-Covid domestic opening at $50M — and that was considered to be a total misfire for the Toy Story franchise.
Related: ‘Inside Out 2’ Filmmakers Kelsey Mann & Mark Nielsen...
Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two owns the biggest domestic opening of 2024 so far with $82.5M, while both studios’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire counts the year’s largest global launch for a Hollywood movie at $194M.
Inside Out 2 also will rep the biggest post-Covid opening for a Disney animated movie, with many of its films lacking the wattage of pre-pandemic times. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear became its best post-Covid domestic opening at $50M — and that was considered to be a total misfire for the Toy Story franchise.
Related: ‘Inside Out 2’ Filmmakers Kelsey Mann & Mark Nielsen...
- 6/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Inside Out 2” should evoke an emotion that Pixar hasn’t felt about the box office in years: Joy.
The follow-up film to 2015’s cerebral hit “Inside Out” is estimated to score a stellar $80 million to $90 million in its box office debut. If projections hold, it’ll overtake “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year.
As this weekend’s only new nationwide release, it’ll have no trouble taking the box office crown from the prior champion, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy-cop comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, launched over the weekend with $56.5 million and should add roughly $28 million in its sophomore outing.
“Inside Out 2” also looks to snap Pixar’s recent cold streak following last summer’s “Elemental” (which scored the worst start in Pixar’s modern history...
The follow-up film to 2015’s cerebral hit “Inside Out” is estimated to score a stellar $80 million to $90 million in its box office debut. If projections hold, it’ll overtake “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year.
As this weekend’s only new nationwide release, it’ll have no trouble taking the box office crown from the prior champion, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy-cop comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, launched over the weekend with $56.5 million and should add roughly $28 million in its sophomore outing.
“Inside Out 2” also looks to snap Pixar’s recent cold streak following last summer’s “Elemental” (which scored the worst start in Pixar’s modern history...
- 6/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
DeVon Franklin has opened up about how working on The Pursuit of Happyness led him to want to dedicate his life to making faith-based movies.
The Miracles from Heaven producer, who recently signed a multi-year deal with Tyler Perry, had interned for Will Smith since he was a freshman and worked with him for several years before being asked to forge a faith-based marketing campaign for 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness, Franklin told today’s AVPSummit in south Italy.
“As a person of faith that movie really spoke to me,” he said. “Domestically it almost made as much as Casino Royale and a lot of people attribute the faith-based marketing campaign to its success.”
The success of Pursuit of Happyness “was the first time I said, ‘Oh, who I am as a person can be good for the movie biz and the bottom line,” Franklin said. “That was the beginning...
The Miracles from Heaven producer, who recently signed a multi-year deal with Tyler Perry, had interned for Will Smith since he was a freshman and worked with him for several years before being asked to forge a faith-based marketing campaign for 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness, Franklin told today’s AVPSummit in south Italy.
“As a person of faith that movie really spoke to me,” he said. “Domestically it almost made as much as Casino Royale and a lot of people attribute the faith-based marketing campaign to its success.”
The success of Pursuit of Happyness “was the first time I said, ‘Oh, who I am as a person can be good for the movie biz and the bottom line,” Franklin said. “That was the beginning...
- 6/11/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Hits from the weekend
Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.
By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.
It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’
Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.
What’s in store for the coming week?
Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).
In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.
Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.
By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.
It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’
Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.
What’s in store for the coming week?
Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).
In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.
- 6/11/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
Rhea Seehorn was initially devastated when she learned one particular scene from the season finale of Better Call Saul was cut off. Later on, the actress realized it was for the clarity of the narrative.
Rhea Seehorn in Better Call Saul / AMC
Seehorn recently appeared in Will Smith’s Bad Boys 4, but before that, she was known for her outstanding portrayal of Kim Wexler in the Breaking Bad spinoff. Series co-creator Peter Gould provided an explanation as to why he had to remove that important ending scene.
Rhea Seehorn Initially Hated Cut Scene In Better Call Saul
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actress Rhea Seehorn reveals her honest sentiments after the omission of one of her favorite scenes in Bob Odenkirk’s Better Call Saul.
I was sad when I saw that it was cut. I just thought it was so cool. It was such a great callback that says,...
Rhea Seehorn in Better Call Saul / AMC
Seehorn recently appeared in Will Smith’s Bad Boys 4, but before that, she was known for her outstanding portrayal of Kim Wexler in the Breaking Bad spinoff. Series co-creator Peter Gould provided an explanation as to why he had to remove that important ending scene.
Rhea Seehorn Initially Hated Cut Scene In Better Call Saul
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actress Rhea Seehorn reveals her honest sentiments after the omission of one of her favorite scenes in Bob Odenkirk’s Better Call Saul.
I was sad when I saw that it was cut. I just thought it was so cool. It was such a great callback that says,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Box Office (Worldwide) Aims To Earn $200 Million Mark In Its Entire Run. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The box office is not being kind to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as the numbers are not so encouraging for this Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy-led dystopian movie. Even though the film has excellent visuals and Hemsworth gave one of his best performances, it did not liven up the summer box office. Keep scrolling for more.
George Miller is widely famous for his Mad Max franchise, and he gained recognition with the first film, which came out in 1979. This is the fifth film in Miller’s Australian dystopian action film. The latest release is set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, which featured Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in lead roles. The 2015 film won multiple Oscars, and Anya Taylor Joy and Alyla Browne...
The box office is not being kind to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as the numbers are not so encouraging for this Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy-led dystopian movie. Even though the film has excellent visuals and Hemsworth gave one of his best performances, it did not liven up the summer box office. Keep scrolling for more.
George Miller is widely famous for his Mad Max franchise, and he gained recognition with the first film, which came out in 1979. This is the fifth film in Miller’s Australian dystopian action film. The latest release is set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, which featured Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in lead roles. The 2015 film won multiple Oscars, and Anya Taylor Joy and Alyla Browne...
- 6/11/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is living up to the premise, “Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?” The “they” in this scenario are the U.S. Marshals, led by Judy Howard, who is played by Rhea Seehorn. The fourth film in the action-comedy series is currently enjoying a round of success as it becomes one of the bigger hits of the summer in a year where most large releases are failing to live up to expectations. While the Bad Boys series is usually a show for the duo of Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, this new installment splits the focus on some of the supporting characters — one being Captain Howard’s daughter.
Seehorn is not only riding high by being in one of the summer’s hits, but she also re-teams with Better Call Saul‘s Vince Gilligan for a new untitled AppleTV+ show. The Hollywood Reporter caught...
Seehorn is not only riding high by being in one of the summer’s hits, but she also re-teams with Better Call Saul‘s Vince Gilligan for a new untitled AppleTV+ show. The Hollywood Reporter caught...
- 6/11/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Bad Boys: Ride or Die has taken the box office by storm, performing exceptionally well despite initial skepticism. The movie secured a stunning Saturday gross of $19.5 million, showing only a 10% drop from its preview and first-day earnings of $21.6 million. This achievement marks Will Smith‘s sixth-highest opening in the U.S./Canada and his 18th number-one debut as a leading man. For Martin Lawrence, this is his eighth number-one domestic opening. Collectively, the film grossed $56 million for its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing R-rated opening since Oppenheimer last July. Globally, Bad Boys 4 raked in an impressive $104.6...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up for the fourth time in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” but the strains are showing (See review below). "The Watchers" Ishana Night Shyamalan learned a thing or two about filmmaking from her father, M. Night. Now, she’s making her directorial debut in
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- 6/11/2024
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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