FAST X is showing no signs of slowing-down for the beloved Fast and Furious franchise! It debuts with $66 million from 4,046 theatres. This latest entry ges 56% on the Tomatometer, with a Franchise best still going to 2015’s Fast 7, opening with $147 million domestically for Universal Pictures.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 still is going strong in its third weekend with $33 million from 4,450 theatres for Marvel/Disney. This brings its run to $267.2 million.

Third is THE SUPER MARIOS BROS. MOVIE with $9.5 million for Universal Pictures, a run of $549 million. Staggering. The Blockbuster just got a digital release this week as well to propel it along further.

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER is in fourth with $3 million in its second weekend out, a total $13 million for Focus Features/Universal Pictures.

EVIL DEAD RISE rounds the Top Five out with $2.2 million, bringing its tally to $63.9 million for Warner Bros.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 once again finds itself on-top with $55 million in its second weekend out, taking its total to $207.9 million for Disney/Marvel.

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE also repeats in second for a Chris Pratt 1-2 finish once again, with $13.3 million from 3,800 theatres for Universal Pictures. Its total domestically, now is at $536 million.

Third goes to BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER with $7 million from 3,508 theatres for Universal Pictures/Focus Features in its debut, fittingly on Mother’s Day. Led by a Cast of heavyweights including Jane Fonda and Diane Keaton, this sequel gets 47% on the Tomatometer.

In fourth is EVIL DEAD RISE with $3.6 million from 2,621 theatres for Warner Bros., a four week run of $60 million.

ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET rounds this Top Five out with $2.3 million from 2,359 theatres for Cineplex Pictures/Lionsgate.

Mary Steenburgen, star of BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER will have a song on the Soundtrack for the upcoming Sequel! How cool is that? She even co-penned the song “Anywhere With You” which you can pre-save now on Apple Music and Spotify here.

Director: Bill Holderman
Writers: Bill Holderman & Erin Simms
Based on Characters Created By: Bill Holderman & Erin Simms
Producers: Bill Holderman, Erin Simms
Executive Producers: Brad Weston, Trish Hofmann, Enzo Sisti, Andrew Duncan
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini with Andy Garcia, and Don Johnson
Story: The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will release BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER Nationwide In-Theatres on Friday, May 12, 2023.

For those of you who loved BOOK CLUB, there’s gonna be more to love! A Sequel to the popular 2018 Comedy with a star-studded Cast, is on its way. We just got the new Teaser Trailer and today we get a brand-new Poster.

Synopsis:

The sequels’ predecessor, BOOK CLUB, earned an impressive $68 million domestically from a $13.5 million The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

(Photo credit: Focus Features)

Nothing short of ‘incredible’!  INCREDIBLES 2 debuts atop the Box Office in its bow this weekend taking $175.3 million from 4,410 theatres for Disney/Pixar. Not only does it get a rare A+ CinemaScore from Audiences, it gets also a 94% on the Tomatometer. By comparison to its 2014 Predecessor, it more than doubles the intake of that one’s $70 million debut.

In second is last week’s champ OCEAN’S 8, with $20.5 million for Warner Bros. from 4,145 theatres, a two-week tally of $80 million domestically.

TAG opens in third with $13.7 million from 3,382 theatres for Warner Bros. The star-studded Comedy starring Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms and more, is based on a true story, and gets 57% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.

HEREDITARY in its second week out makes $6.5 million for A24 Films/Elevation Pictures, a total $26.6 million.

SUPERFLY debuts in seventh spot for Sony Pictures with $5.6 million from 2,220 theatres. The Cult Classic Reboot gets 54% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.

BOOK CLUB rounds-out the Top Ten with $2.2 million for Paramount Pictures. It has made $62.2 million in its domestic run.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY tells the competition, landing at the top spot this weekend at the Box Office with $92.6 million Friday to Sunday. The Disney release plays in 4,381 theatres this U.S. Memorial Day weekend. While Critics were lukewarm on it giving it 71% on the Tomatometer, it maintains its standing with Audiences getting an A- CinemaScore. This places this installment in the Franchise as the fifth-highest opening for a Star Wars Film. The top spot still belongs to 2015’s The Force Awakens with $247 million.

In second is DEADPOOL 2 with $41.2 million from 4,349 theatres for a two-week tally of $216 million for 20th Century Fox.

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR finds itself in third with $15.3 million in its fifth week, a total $624 million grossed to-date for Marvel/Disney.

BOOK CLUB is in fourth with $9.6 million, by no means disgraced considering the company it is in for Paramount Pictures, a total $34.6 million in two weeks.

LIFE OF THE PARTY is in fifth for Warner Bros. with $4.9 million, a total $40.2 million.

RBG rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.2 million from 415 theatres for Mongrel Media/Magnolia Pictures, a four week total of $5.7 million.

DEADPOOL 2 is v. much alive! The latest Marvel entry takes top spot in its opening with an outstanding $132.1 million from 4,349 theatres in North America for 20th Century Fox. It gets 84% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore from Audiences. Its Predecessor set a record for highest R-rated opening ever for a Film with $132.4 million and this one falls just shy. Numbers still are yet to be finalized.

Slipping to second is AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR with a healthy $28.2 million for Marvel/Disney. Over four weeks it has grossed $598 million domestically.

BOOK CLUB opens in third with $13.4 million for Paramount Pictures, playing in 2,781 theatres. It gets 59% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore.

LIFE OF THE PARTY tallies in fourth spot with $7.8 million for Warner Bros., a two-week total of $30.9 million.

SHOW DOGS opens in sixth spot with $5.3 million from 3,145 theatres for eOne Films/Global Road. It gets 26% on the Tomatometer, but a great A- CinemaScore.

Rounding-out the Top Ten is Ruth Ginsburg  Documentary RBG with $1.2 million.

Academy Award winner Mary Steenburgen has had a remarkable career and she’s showing now signs of stopping. The star of iconic Films like Back to the Future, Philadelphia, Step Brothers and The Help is in Toronto today to promote what looks like yet another hit, the Comedy BOOK CLUB. The Film stars other legends Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Diane Keaton.

Steenburgen, who calls beloved star Ted Danson her husband, did the rounds this morning looking a vision in violet, staffed with a two-SUV entourage including Publicists, Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist. A bit rushed, she made a moment for fans leaving a TV appearance, all smiles and grace.

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What a beauty! Academy Award winner #MarySteenburgen in #Toronto today for her new Comedy #BookClub! You know her from #BacktotheFuture, #MelvinandHoward, #TheHelp, #StepBrothers, #Philadelphia and several other iconic Films! Swipe left!

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Paramount Pictures Canada release BOOK CLUB Wednesday, May 18, 2018.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Paramount Pictures)

As you know, CINEMACON is underway in Las Vegas and Paramount Pictures were front and center with a star-studded presentation of several upcoming releases on their release slate! Taking place at Caesar’s Palace last night, stars and titles were unveiled including the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen, Candace Bergen, Diane Keaton, Johnny Knoxville, Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Angela Bassett, Simon Pegg, Henry Cavill, Rachel Platten, Tom Cruise and several more!

BOOK CLUB
May 18, 2018
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Bill Holderman, Erin Simms

ACTION POINT
June 1, 2018
Johnny Knoxville

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT
July 27, 2018
Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett, Christopher McQuarrie

UNTITLED TYLER PERRY MOVIE
November 2, 2018
Tiffany Haddish

BUMBLEBEE
December 21, 2018
Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Travis Knight

WHAT MEN WANT
January 11, 2019
Taraji P. Henson

WONDER PARK
March 15, 2019
Rachel Platten

See the stars:

Exciting stuff! Things we never thought we’d see: our faves Rachel Platten and Tom Cruise side-by-side in a pic! Love it!

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures/Getty Images)

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to take Readers in Toronto, Ottawa + Montreal to see BOOK CLUB on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Synopsis:
The lives of four lifelong friends (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen) are turned upside down to hilarious ends when Vivian (Fonda) convinces the other three to tackle the infamous novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” as the selection of the month for their book club.

From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, they inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release BOOK CLUB Friday, May 18, 2018.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)