Friday Newsletter
No, ‘SNL’ doesn’t need Maya Rudolph to play Kamala Harris
Everyone knows ‘SNL’ has an actual cast, right? PLUS: Trailers for ‘Joker’ and ‘Transformers,’ ‘Wild Robot’s wild vision, and super quick ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ thoughts.
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The Box Office Report
‘Twisters’ whips up a perfect box office storm
The sequel blew away expectations with an $80.5M opening weekend as ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms.
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Give ‘The Acolyte’ a second season, you cowards
The ‘Star Wars’ series was brave enough to go were the franchise has rarely gone. PLUS: The MCU bring back the Russo Brothers, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ gets a new trailer, and ‘The Bear’ is a historic comedy?
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Inevitable: Marvel Studios turns to the Russo Brothers for next two ‘Avengers’ films
The ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ directors return to put the finishing touches on the Multiverse Saga.
The Box Office Report
Animation domination continues as ‘Despicable Me 4’ repeats at No. 1
Animated films have held the No. 1 spot for five weekends in a row.
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Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ rides off into the sunset
After ‘Chapter 1’ of Costner’s pricey saga flopped, its sequel has been yanked. PLUS: ‘Gladitor’ returns with sequel’s first trailer, and my weekly ‘Acolyte’ thoughts.
The Box Office Report
‘Despicable Me 4’ adds a $75M weekend to its $122.6M holiday haul
‘Despicable Me, ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘A Quite Place: Day One’ each grossed at least $20M over the three-day weekend.
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Is ‘Dune Messiah’ happening sooner than we thought?
Despite saying he wanted a break, Villeneuve may soon return to Arrakis. PLUS: My latest ‘Acolyte’ thoughts, and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ tracking for a big opening.
The Box Office Report
‘Inside Out 2’ has one billion reasons to feel good
The Pixar sequel joins an elite club as it paces the $1B mark while keeping the ‘Quiet Place’ prequel at bay.
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Vindicated! ‘Spider-Man 2’ swung into theaters 20 years ago this weekend
This makes me feel old. PLUS: My ‘Acolyte’ thoughts and theories, The Rock makes a Santa movie, and you can buy ‘Hot Ones’ for $70M.
The Box Office Report
‘Inside Out 2’ makes other studios envious with a $100M second weekend
The Pixar sequel has one of the best second weekends in box office history.
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I have no idea how old anyone in ‘House of the Dragon’ is supposed to be
Are the characters 50? 30? 20? Who knows. PLUS: ‘The Acolyte’ and Darth Teeth, a new ‘Penguin’ trailer, and how ‘Blade’ got snagged.