Gladiator
#BOXOFFICE: “MOANA 2” DOMINATES A SECOND WEEK
A very stellar second frame for MOANA 2, taking $55 million this weekend from 4,200 theatres, which is the highest post-U.S. Thanksgiving weekend ever. High was previously held by FROZEN 2 with $35 million in 2019. It surpasses $300 million already domestically for Disney.
WICKED continues to thrive with $31.7 million from 3,885 theatres for Universal Pictures, also surpassing the $300 million mark already in three weeks.
Third up is GLADIATOR II with $12.3 million from 3,450 theatres, taking it to a run of $132.5 million for Paramount Pictures in its third weekend.
Fourth is PUSHPA 2 – THE RULE with $5.6 million for Prathyangira Cinemas.
Rounding things out is RED ONE with $5.5 million from 3,150 theatres for Warner Bros. A run of $84.2 million domestically over four weekends.
#BOXOFFICE: “MOANA 2” SETS SAIL IN HUGE BLACK FRIDAY OPENING
It’s a great time for the Box Office right now Black Friday weekend as ticket sales are soaring! Taking top spot is MOANA 2, poised to take $116 million this three-day weekend alone for Disney. It gets a passing 65% on the Tomatometer, meaning Dwayne Johnson has topped the Box Office twice this month already, the other release being RED ONE. By contrast, the first Moana film opened with $56 million in 2016.
Second spot goes to WICKED with a stellar $68.2 million for Universal Pictures. Over two weeks, it has grossed $250 million already domestically!
Third is GLADIATOR 2 with $32 million, bringing it to $112 million in its second weekend for Paramount Pictures.
In fourth we have RED ONE with $21 million for Amazon Studios/MGM/Warner Bros. This takes it to $78 million in its third weekend out, and a second film for Dwayne Johnson in the Top Five.
Rounding things out is THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER with $4 million for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures, totalling $32 million over four weekends.
#BOXOFFICE: “WICKED” DEFIES GRAVITY AT TOP SPOT
A huge weekend at the Box Office as we head into U.S. Thanksgiving later this week! WICKED defies gravity at #1 with a stellar $117 million debut from 3,888 theatres for Universal Pictures. Not only this, this musical adaption gets a superb 90% on the Tomatometer. The Film was made for $145 million and is well on its way to recouping that quick.
GLADIATOR II also has a fantastic opening with $60 million from 3,573 theatres for Paramount Pictures. It gets a 71% on the Tomatometer. Its 2000 predecessory opened strong also with $34.8 million. This “GLICKED” one-two finish very much echoes last Summer’s BARBENHEIMER (Barbie and Oppenheimer) phenomenon, where a female-centric and a male-centric film went head to head in release, and filmgoers rooted for both as a duo/double feature.
Third goes to RED ONE with $13 million from 4,032 theatres for Amazon/MGM/Warner Bros. Over two weekends it has grossed $52.6 million domestically.
In fourth is historical drama BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN. with $4.6 million from 1,900 theatres for Angel Studios. It gets a 51% on the Tomatometer.
Rounding-out the Top Five is VENOM: THE LAST DANCE with $4 million, a total five week run of $133.8 million for Sony Pictures.
#FIRSTLOOK: “GLADIATOR II” FINAL TRAILER
Paramount Pictures Canada presents the new final Trailer for Gladiator II .
GLADIATOR II IS ONLY IN THEATRES, PREMIUM LARGE FORMATS, AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 22, 2024.
SYNOPSIS
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott
PRODUCED BY
Douglas Wick, p.g.a., Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., David Franzoni
BASED ON CHARACTERS BY
David Franzoni
STORY BY
Peter Craig and David Scarpa
SCREENPLAY BY
David Scarpa
DIRECTED BY
Ridley Scott
STARRING
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “GLADIATOR II”
Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of GLADIATOR II.
Screenings take place:
TORONTO
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas & VIP IMAX
VANCOUVER
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver AVX
MONTREAL – ENG
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Banque Scotia Montreal IMAX
MONTREAL – FRE
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Quartier Latin
EDMONTON
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton IMAX
Synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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Paramount Pictures Canada release GLADIATOR II November 22, 2024.
(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)
#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CHARACTER POSTERS FOR “GLADIATOR II”
Today we get brand new character posters from Sir Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II!
Posters include: PAUL MESCAL AS “LUCIUS,” PEDRO PASCAL AS “GENERAL ACACIUS,” JOSEPH QUINN AS “EMPEROR GETA,” FRED HECHINGER AS “EMPEROR CARACALLA,” CONNIE NIELSEN AS “LUCILLA,” and DENZEL WASHINGTON AS “MACRINUS”.
GLADIATOR II IS ONLY IN THEATRES, PREMIUM LARGE FORMATS, AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 22, 2024
SYNOPSIS
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott
PRODUCED BY
Douglas Wick, p.g.a., Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., David Franzoni
BASED ON CHARACTERS BY
David Franzoni
STORY BY
Peter Craig and David Scarpa
SCREENPLAY BY
David Scarpa
DIRECTED BY
Ridley Scott
STARRING
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington
#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FOR “GLADIATOR II”
A new Featurette has arrived for GLADIATOR II titled “MAKING OF AN EPIC”. This eagerly awaited follow-up to the 2000 Oscar-sweeper arrives in theatres November 22, 2024 via Paramount Pictures Canada.
SYNOPSIS
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY:
Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott
PRODUCED BY:
Douglas Wick, p.g.a., Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., David Franzoni
BASED ON CHARACTERS BY:
David Franzoni
STORY BY:
Peter Craig and David Scarpa
SCREENPLAY BY:
David Scarpa
DIRECTED BY:
Ridley Scott
STARRING:
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington
#FIRSTLOOK: NEW OFFICIAL TRAILER AND POSTER FOR “GLADIATOR II”
Today we get a brand-new official Trailer for long-awaited GLADIATOR II! Just yesterday we got the new Teaser Poster!
Paramount Pictures Canada release in theatres NOVEMBER 22, 2024.
SYNOPSIS
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott
PRODUCED BY
Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss, David Franzoni
BASED ON CHARACTERS BY
David Franzoni
STORY BY
Peter Craig and David Scarpa
SCREENPLAY BY
David Scarpa
DIRECTED BY
Ridley Scott
STARRING
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington
(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures)
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