Warner Bros . day and date theatrical release of Tom & Jerry in theaters and on HBO Max had what would be considered a very solid day during the pandemic, with $4M on Friday and an expected $12.5M over three days at 2,475 theaters, according to Warner Bros. That’s a number that beats the 3-day of Universal/Dreamworks Animation’s Croods: New Age, which took in $9.7M over the 3-day weekend Thanksgiving weekend. To date, Tom & Jerry is the second-best debut for a movie released during the pandemic, post August after Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984, which did $16.4M. Tom & Jerry was directed by Tim Story and produced by Chris DeFaria. Warners posted these numbers on Tom & Jerry in a current exhibition landscape where roughly 50% of all theaters are still closed, as well as No. 2 chain Regal, with New York City set to open this coming Friday. Moviegoing is only going to get better: Los Angeles is expected to reopen within the next month as well, … [Read more...] about Warner Bros’ ‘Tom & Jerry’ Serving Up $12.5M Opening, Second-Best Opening During Pandemic
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Friday Ratings: ‘Shark Tank’ Takes Home The Demo Wars Bacon Once Again
The Shark Tank tag team of Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John again proved to be the gods of Friday demo ratings, pulling in an 0.7 to lead the parade. The Sharks heard pitches on bed-making, a plant-based food, germ-free dog walking, and an app that teaches children to code. Close behind was ABC ’s 20/20, which examined the bizarre doomsday murder case involving husband and wife Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. That scored an 0.6 on the evening. Elsewhere around the dial, NBC had a new The Blacklist , which held steady from last week at 0.3, as Raymond Reddington got a surprise confession from Harold Cooper. Trailing was Dateline , which had an 0.3 with its examination of sex cult NXIVM. The CBS crime drama lineup took a breather on the night, presenting reruns of MacGyver, Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods. Fox ’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown came in with an 0.5, highlighted by Bianca Belair choosing her … [Read more...] about Friday Ratings: ‘Shark Tank’ Takes Home The Demo Wars Bacon Once Again
The Priest Teaser 2 Is Out: Mammootty Sets The Screens On Fire As Fr. Benedict!
The much-awaited second teaser of The Priest , the upcoming Mammootty starrer is finally out on social media platforms. As expected, The Priest teaser 2 has shed some light to the character played by Mammootty in the movie. The second teaser has revealed that Mammootty is playing the role of Fr. Benedict in the Jofin T Chacko directorial. The Priest Official Teaser 2 https://t.co/TDLJwUvip7 — Mammootty (@mammukka) February 27, 2021 From The Priest teaser 2, it is evident that Mammootty's character Fr. Benedict is a former priest, who has a special interest in crime investigations. The 1.07 minutes long teaser hints that the highly anticipated thriller revolves around three suicides that happen under mysterious circumstances, and Fr. Benedict who gets involved in the investigation. Mammootty, who plays Fr. Benedict has simply set the screen on fire with his magnificent presence in the second teaser. It is now confirmed that … [Read more...] about The Priest Teaser 2 Is Out: Mammootty Sets The Screens On Fire As Fr. Benedict!
Shadow and Bone Trailer & Posters Reveal Netflix’s New Fantasy Series Arriving This Spring
Netflix has released the official trailer for Shadow and Bone ahead of its release on the streaming service in April. Based on the betselling novels by Leigh Bardugo, the Shadow and Bone series was developed for the small screen by Eric Heisserer ( Bird Box ). It is set to be released on April 23, 2021, and you can watch the teaser trailer below. Shadow and Bone is set "in a war-torn world where lowly soldier and orphan Alina Starkov has just unleashed an extraordinary power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the monstrous threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. But as she struggles to hone her power, she finds that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive." Lee … [Read more...] about Shadow and Bone Trailer & Posters Reveal Netflix’s New Fantasy Series Arriving This Spring
Stranger Things Season 4 Is Darkest One Yet, According to Finn Wolfhard
Ever since its debut, Stranger Things has cannily combined themes of adolescent friendship and nostalgia with some moments of genuine terror. Season 3 of the show went darker than ever, introducing creatures from a nightmare realm that could destroy the entire world . According to Finn Wolfhard, who plays the role of Mike Wheeler in the series, the upcoming season is going to be the darkest one yet. "Every season it gets darker. Really, I will say with Season 3 I was like, this is the darkest season that there'll ever be, like the exploding rats and everything. But really, Season 4 so far, it's the darkest season there's ever been. Every year, it gets amped up. Every year it gets funnier and darker and sadder , and everything. Every year, they amp it up." RELATED: Stranger Things Season 4 Is the Scariest Yet Warns an Excited Gaten Matarazzo This is far from the first time that Stranger Things season 4 has been singled out for its dark themes. Previously, Gaten … [Read more...] about Stranger Things Season 4 Is Darkest One Yet, According to Finn Wolfhard