#BOXOFFICE: “HALLOWEEN ENDS” HAS A STRONG START

HALLOWEEN ENDS nabs the #1 spot at the Box Office in its opening weekend for Universal Pictures, taking $43.4 million from 3,901 theatres. Despite reviews being less than stellar at 39% on the Tomatometer, this conclusion to David Gordon Green‘s Trilogy still has that appeal to Moviegoers. Best opening ever for the Halloween Franchise though, still goes to 2018’s Halloween which opened with $76 million in North America.

In second is SMILE, dethroned after a two week reign with $12 million from 3,612 theatres, a total $70 million over three weekends for Paramount Pictures.

Third goes to LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE with $7.2 million from 4,350 theatres for Sony Pictures. Over two weekends it has grossed $22.6 million.

Fourth is THE WOMAN KING with $3.7 million, a total $56 million over five weekends for Sony PIctures.

At the bottom of the Top Five is AMSTERDAM with $2.9 million, a two week tally of $12 million for 20th Century Studios.

#BOXOFFICE: “SMILE” REIGNS A SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK

SMILE continues to bring joy to Horror fans at the Box Office, taking the #1 spot yet again with $17.6 million for Paramount Pictures from 3,659 theatres for a total $48 million in its second weekend out. Amazingly, this isn’t far off its first week numbers which means word of mouth is spreading well.

In second is LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE marking Canadian Singer-Songwriter Shawn Mendes‘ acting debut with $11.5 million from 4,350 theatres for Sony Pictures. The Film gets a passing 68% on the Tomatometer.

Third goes to David O. Russell’s AMSTERDAM, debuting with $6.5 million from 3,005 theatres for 20th Century Studios with 33% on the Tomatometer.

THE WOMAN KING is in fourth with $5.3 million for a total $54.1 million for Sony Pictures in its fourth weekend out.

Rounding-out the Top Five is DON’T WORRY DARLING with $3.4 million for Warner Bros. with $38.4 million.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “AMSTERDAM”

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ABOUT AMSTERDAM

From 20th Century Studios, New Regency, and acclaimed filmmaker David O. Russell comes “Amsterdam,” an original crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience, the film Written and directed by five-time Oscar® nominee David O. Russell, “Amsterdam” is produced by Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, p.g.a., Anthony Katagas, p.g.a., David O. Russell, p.g.a., and Christian Bale, with Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Sam Hanson, Drake, and Adel “Future” Nur serving as executive producers.

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20th Century Studios Canada release AMSTERDAM October 7, 2022.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW POSTERS FROM “AMSTERDAM”

Character posters from “Amsterdam,” the latest film from acclaimed writer/director David O. Russell, are now available. The 15 posters feature characters brought to life on screen by Academy Award® winner Christian Bale, two-time Oscar® nominee Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaña, Mike Myers, Oscar nominee Michael Shannon, Timothy Olyphant, Andrea Riseborough, Taylor Swift, Matthias Schoenaerts, Alessandro Nivola, with Oscar winner Rami Malek and two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro. “Amsterdam” opens exclusively in theatres October 7, 2022.

From 20th Century Studios, New Regency, and acclaimed filmmaker David O. Russell comes “Amsterdam,” an original crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience, the film Written and directed by five-time Oscar® nominee David O. Russell, “Amsterdam” is produced by Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, p.g.a., Anthony Katagas, p.g.a., David O. Russell, p.g.a., and Christian Bale, with Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Sam Hanson, Drake, and Adel “Future” Nur serving as executive producers.

(Photo credit: 20th Century Studios Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER AND POSTER FOR DAVID O. RUSSELL’S “AMSTERDAM”

We cannot wait to see this! David O. Russell is back with AMSTERDAMN this Fall boasting a star-studded Cast. Here’s a first look at the Trailer. Really curious to see if this will launch on the Festival circuit!

Synopsis:

A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience, 20th Century Studios’ and New Regency’s original crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history, will open exclusively in theatres November 4, 2022.

“Amsterdam” stars Academy Award® winner Christian Bale, two-time Oscar® nominee Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldaña, with Oscar-winner Rami Malek and two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro. Written and directed by five-time Oscar nominee David O. Russell, “Amsterdam” is produced by Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, Anthony Katagas, David O. Russell, and Christian Bale, with Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, and Sam Hanson serving as executive producers.

(Photo/video credit: 20th Century Studios)

#FIRSTLOOK: DISNEY AT CINEMACON 2022

Disney have unveiled a few eagerly-awaited new titles at CINEMACON in Las Vegas earlier today.

The preview included a look at three upcoming releases from 20th Century Studios: “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” the newest film from David O. Russell (“American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”), and James Cameron’s first follow-up to his sci-fi action-adventure “Avatar,” the highest-grossing movie of all time.

AMSTERDAM

The title of Russell’s film, which will open in theatres on November 4, 2022 is “Amsterdam.” CinemaCon attendees were treated to a sizzle reel of footage from the film, which is an original romantic crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. Based on facts that meet fiction, “Amsterdam” stars Academy Award® winner Christian Bale, two-time Oscar® nominee Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Taylor Swift, Timothy Olyphant, Zoe Saldana, with Oscar-winner Rami Malek and two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro. Written and directed by five-time Oscar® nominee David O. Russell, the film is produced by Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, Anthony Katagas, David O. Russell and Christian Bale, with Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer and Sam Hanson serving as executive producers. 

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER

The title of the “Avatar” sequel, which will open in theatres December 16, is “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive,  and the tragedies they endure. Directed by James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, the film stars Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, and Kate Winslet. To whet audiences’ appetites, the studio will re-release “Avatar” in theatres on September 23, 2022.

The teaser trailer, which was screened in 3D for the very first time today and drew highly enthusiastic responses from the CinemaCon audience, will debut exclusively in theatres with Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” on May 6. In addition, Zoe Saldana, who stars in both “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Amsterdam,” will be receiving the CinemaCon “Star of the Year” award at the “Big Screen Achievement Award” Ceremony on Thursday evening, April 28, 2022.

BOB’S BURGERS

The studio also screened the first six minutes of “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” which opens in theatres nationwide May 27, for convention attendees. The animated, big-screen, musical comedy-mystery-adventure based on the long-running Emmy®-winning series showcases voice talent, which includes H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal,withZach Galifianakis, and Kevin Kline.

The film is directed by Loren Bouchard & Bernard Derriman. The screenplay is by Loren Bouchard & Nora Smith. The producers are Loren Bouchard, Nora Smith, and Janelle Momary-Neely.