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MONDAY AM: Rival studios easily saw Batman doing in the mid $130Ms yesterday AM, and today Warner Bros . is reporting $134M after a $34.1M Sunday, -21% from Saturday. Presales were strong throughout the weekend. Look for Batman to ease 50% in weekend 2 with an estimated $67M. Batman doesn’t encounter any studio wide competition until March 25, when Paramount opens its Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum-Brad Pitt-Daniel Radcliffe adventure romantic comedy The Lost City, which is getting ready to blast off at SXSW next weekend. iSpot shows that in U.S. TV ads alone, Warners spent more than other studios to date during 2022 (it is a big film), with close to $30M across the Winter Olympics, NFL games, NBA games, Good Morning America, The Bachelor, as well as shows on Fox, USA and CBS. All in 920M TV ad impressions. Worldwide came in at $258M when adding in $124M from abroad. SUNDAY AM UPDATE : In another clear sign that moviegoing is alive and well despite … [Read more...] about ‘The Batman’ $134M Opening Reps Warner Bros’ Biggest During Pandemic Era, Best Debut For Matt Reeves – Monday AM Update

In a conversation with Alec Baldwin livestreamed on Instagram, Woody Allen said he plans to direct “one or two more” films, but also said “the thrill is gone” because of the decline of the theatrical experience. Without revealing details about the project, Allen said he will direct a film that will shoot in Paris in the late-summer or early fall. His last film was Rifkin’s Festival , which grossed just $2.3 million, reaching the U.S. in a limited release earlier this year but making little impact. MPI Media Group handled that film, stepping in for Amazon Studios, which yanked its $80 million distribution deal with Allen in 2019. The filmmaker has seen his career options narrow in recent years amid increased scrutiny around allegations of sexual abuse. Book publisher Hachette also canceled publication of his memoir in 2020. Even before Covid, Allen said, the challenging environment for traditional theatrical releases was starting to weigh on him. “When I started, … [Read more...] about Woody Allen Plans To Make “One Or Two More” Films, But “The Thrill Is Gone” Due To Decline Of Movie Theaters

Actor Mary Mara, best known for her roles in American shows like ER, Dexter, Criminal Minds and Law & Order , passed away on Sunday (June 26) at the age of 61. According to reports, the actress passed away due to drowning in Cape Vincent, New York. Ben Affleck's 10-Year-Old Son Crashes Rs 3 Crore Worth Lamborghini; Father-son Duo Spotted With Jennifer Lopez The news was confirmed by the New York State Police in a report published on Monday (June 27). The report revealed that "Mara was discovered in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent around 8:10 p.m. on Sunday by various officers." Variety report claimed the preliminary investigation suggested Mara died by drowning while swimming. The official cause of death will be determined after an autopsy, which will be performed at Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office. The late actress' representative released a statement to Variety and said that she was staying at the summer home of her sister … [Read more...] about Dexter And Criminal Minds Actress Mary Mara Passes Away