Despite lots of controversy and several smear campaigns on the internet, CAPTAIN MARVEL prevails atop the Box Office with a spectacular $160 million from 4,310 theatres in its debut this weekend for Disney. The International Women’s Day release featuring for the first time ever a female superhero in the starring role, gets 79% on the Tomatometer and also an A CinemaScore.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD lands in second with $15.2 million for Universal Pictures, a three week total of $120 million.

A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL is in third this weekend with $11.3 million, a total $45.2 million for Lionsgate Films/Elevation Pictures.

THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART finds itself in fourth with $3.7 million, a five week total of $97 million for Warner Bros.

WHAT MEN WANT rounds things out in tenth with $1 million, a five week total of $51.9 million domestically for Paramount Pictures.

ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL fights its way to the top of the Box Office in its debut this weekend. The James Cameron production takes top spot with $24.4 million from 3,790 theatres for 20th Century Fox. It gets 59% on the Tomatometer, just short of a passing grade.

In second is THE LEGO MOVIE: THE SECOND PART with $19.1 million for Warner Bros. bringing its two week total to $66.1 million in North America.

Opening in third is the Anti-Rom-Com ISN’T IT ROMANTIC starring Rebel Wilson, with $13.3 million from 3,444 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets 68% on the Tomatometer.

WHAT MEN WANT is in its second week out lands in fourth with $10.4 million, a two week tally of $37.2 million for Paramount Pictures.

Slipping to fifth is HAPPY DEATH DAY 2 U with $9 million for Universal Pictures, a two-week total of $14.9 million.

Toronto-made THE PRODIGY is in ninth with $3 million in its second week out, bringing its total run to $11.3 million for Orion Pictures.

Rounding it all out is GREEN BOOK with $2.8 million, a total $66.2 million grossed domestically for Universal Pictures.

THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART builds upon the success of its Franchise with a number one debut this weekend at the Box Office.  It opens with $33.4 million from 4,303 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets 84% on the Tomatometer. The first installment opened in 2014 with $69 million.

In second is Rom-Com WHAT MEN WANT starring Taraji P. Henson with a great $18.8 million from 2,912 theatres for Paramount Pictures. It gets 47% on the Tomatometer.

In third with $10.2 million from 2,630 theatres is a debuting COLD PURSUIT, a Remake of Norwegian Film In Order of Disappearance, starring Liam Neeson.  It gets 74% on the Tomatometer for Lionsgate Films/Elevation Pictures.

THE UPSIDE slips to fourth this weekend with a still solid $7.1 million in its fifth week, bringing its total to $85.6 million in North America. STX Entertainment/Elevation Pictures release the remake of French Blockbuster The Intouchables.

MISS BALA rounds things out with $$2.6 million for Sony Pictures, a two-week total of $11.7 million.

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to a screening of WHAT MEN WANT. The screening takes place in Toronto on Monday, February 4, 2019.

Synopsis:

Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who’s constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When Ali is passed up for a well deserved promotion, she questions what else she needs to do to succeed in a man’s world… until she gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts! With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and a potential new love interest (Aldis Hodge) to the test. WHAT MEN WANT is the latest comedy from director Adam Shankman (HAIRSPRAY) and producers Will Packer and James Lopez (GIRLS TRIP), co-starring Tracy Morgan, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Josh Brener, Tamala Jones, Phoebe Robinson, Max Greenfield, Jason Jones, Brian Bosworth, Chris Witaske and Erykah Badu.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release WHAT MEN WANT Friday, February 8, 2019.

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Right in time for Valentine’s Day comes WHAT MEN WANT! Check-out this hilarious new Red-Band Trailer for the Comedy starring Taraji P. Henson.

SYNOPSIS:
Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who’s constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When Ali is passed up for a well-deserved promotion, she questions what else she needs to do to succeed in a man’s world… until she gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts! With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and a potential new love interest (Aldis Hodge) to the test.

WHAT MEN WANT is the latest comedy from director Adam Shankman (HAIRSPRAY) starring Tracy Morgan, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Josh Brener, Tamala Jones, Phoebe Robinson, Max Greenfield, Jason Jones, Brian Bosworth, Chris Witaske and Erykah Badu.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release Friday, February 8, 2019.

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Taraji P. Henson knows what men want! Check-out this hot new Trailer for WHAT MEN WANT starring the Golden Globe winner!

Synopsis:
Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who’s constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When Ali is passed up for a well-deserved promotion, she questions what else she needs to do to succeed in a man’s world… until she gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts! With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and a potential new love interest (Aldis Hodge) to the test. WHAT MEN WANT is the latest comedy from director Adam Shankman (HAIRSPRAY) and producers Will Packer and James Lopez (GIRLS TRIP), co-starring Tracy Morgan, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Josh Brener, Tamala Jones, Phoebe Robinson, Max Greenfield, Jason Jones, Brian Bosworth, Chris Witaske and Erykah Badu.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release WHAT MEN WANT Friday, January 11, 2019.

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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

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

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