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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Topples ‘Skyscraper’

Hotel Transylvania 3

An animated Dracula and crew got the last laugh at the weekend box office, trumping Dwayne Johnson’s action pic Skyscraper in a major upset. Sony’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation easily placed No. 1 in North America with $44.1 million from 4,267 theaters, compared to a wincing $25.5 million from 3,782 …

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Jeremy Renner Joins Jamie Foxx In New Spawn Film

Spawn

Academy Award nominated Jeremy Renner will join Jamie Foxx in the cast lineup for Todd McFarlane’s forthcoming Blumhouse film adaptation of SPAWN. Renner has now been tapped to play the role of Detective “Twitch” Williams, who will be at the center of the Spawn movie story. Renner is perhaps best …

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Universal Pictures Continues Silent Film Initiative, Will Restore 10 Additional Titles

The Man Who Laughs

Universal Pictures announced that it will continue its historic silent film initiative with an additional 10 titles to be restored and screened for cinema fans in the coming years.  This builds on the 2015 announcement that 15 classic titles would be restored, honoring the Studio’s rich film history and celebrating …

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‘Solo’ Wins Box Office Despite Missed Expectations And Overseas Crash

Solo

Disney and Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story struggled in its debut at the Memorial Day weekend box office, where it came in well behind expectations with a three-day total of $84.8 million and four-day total of $103 million, according to Monday numbers. The news is altogether grim overseas, where Solo rolled …

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Universal Celebrates The 25th Anniversary Of ‘Jurassic Park’

Jurassic Park

One of the most groundbreaking franchises of all time celebrates its 25th anniversary with a brand new commemorative set when Jurassic Park 25thAnniversary Collection arrives on May 22, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Crichton, the epic blockbuster and winner of three Academy …

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Celebrates ‘Batman Ninja With Two Nights Of New York City Events May 1-2

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment proudly presents back-to-back nights of Batman Ninja events in New York City with a May 1 screening and panel discussion at The Directors Guild of America, and a May 2 appearance/signing by filmmakers and key voice cast at Kinokuniya Bookstore.  The visually stunning Batman Ninja received …

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Funimation Showcases Major Licensing Push With Top Anime Properties at Licensing Expo 2018

Casting a spotlight on the pop cultural status and ever-increasing appeal of anime, Funimation today released details on its major licensing push to aggressively address consumer demand for anime-related merchandise. To support these efforts, Funimation will be exhibiting at this year’s Licensing Expo 2018 (Booth #U252) and will showcase ten …

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Scooter Braun and David Maisel Form New Entertainment Studio, Mythos Studios

Mythos Studios

Scooter Braun, founder of SB Projects, and David Maisel, Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios, announce a new entertainment joint venture, Mythos Studios. To launch the new venture Mythos Studios has acquired a 50% stake in Aspen Comics, as well as the entertainment rights for the comic book company’s intellectual property, including the iconic artwork, …

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WOW Unlimited Media’s Mainframe Studios debuts new productions

Howard

WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. continues to make inroads in the competitive marketplace of kids and youth entertainment. Mainframe Studios, WOW’s Vancouver based animated and live-action television production studio, is about to debut projects that reach a broad demographic. While it continues to offer traditionally accessible fare, the company is embracing the …

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‘Ready Player One’ Takes Easter Weekend

Ready Player One

Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One easily won the box-office, grossing $41.2 million to score the holiday weekend’s biggest opening ever for a non-sequel. That brings the movie’s four-day bow to a better-than-expected $53.2 million after launching a day early on Thursday. Still, the verdict is out on whether Ready One Player is …

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