• ‘Tenet’ snags $200 million globally, struggles at US box office

    ‘Tenet’ snags $200 million globally, struggles at US box office

    Christopher Nolan’s spy thriller “Tenet” had another lackluster weekend at the US box office despite raking in $207 million in global box office sales. The movie, starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, generated a paltry $6.7 million in the US and Canada during its second weekend of release, dropping 29 percent compared to its …
  • Spy thriller ‘Tenet’ to be screened at Los Angeles drive-ins

    Spy thriller ‘Tenet’ to be screened at Los Angeles drive-ins

    Christoper Nolan’s spy thriller, ‘Tenet” is hitting Los Angeles drive-ins, granting fans who have been unable to see the film in the theater a reprieve. Initially, the $200 million flick, starring Robert Pattinson and John David Washington, was off limits at drive ins in any market where indoor cinemas remain dark, such as Los Angeles. …
  • ‘Dune’ trailer: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa ready to kick butt

    ‘Dune’ trailer: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa ready to kick butt

    The first trailer for the highly-anticipated film “Dune”, from director Denis Villeneuve, has dropped online and it’s non-stop action from stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa. The trailer was unveiled Wednesday on Twitter along with a panel hosted by Steven Colbert, featuring Villeneuve and members of the cast. The action-packed three-minute trailer sees Chalamet …
  • ‘The Batman’ halts filming after crew member tests positive for COVID-19

    ‘The Batman’ halts filming after crew member tests positive for COVID-19

    Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” has suspended filming in the United Kingdom after a crew member tested positive for coronavirus. “A member of ‘The Batman’ production has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating in accordance with established protocols,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement. “Filming is temporarily paused.” News of the shutdown comes …
  • Inside Charlotte Kirk’s ‘super aggressive’ tactics with Hollywood men

    Inside Charlotte Kirk’s ‘super aggressive’ tactics with Hollywood men

    The summer movie season is a pandemic-afflicted bust. But Hollywood is overcompensating with a real-life blockbuster: Starring a savvy young actress who takes down two powerful studio heads, it reads like a reboot of “Basic Instinct” meets “Fatal Attraction.” Despite a lackluster career, 28-year-old Charlotte Kirk snagged marquee headlines this week after toppling the four-decade …
  • Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ resuming production in September

    Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ resuming production in September

    “The Batman” will resume shooting in early September in the UK at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, according to insiders. The comic book adventure was roughly seven weeks into production when filming had to be halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The Batman,” which is said to be a grittier and more realistic take …
  • ‘Tenet’ will have early access US screenings starting Aug. 31

    ‘Tenet’ will have early access US screenings starting Aug. 31

    Moviegoers will get the chance in select cities to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” early, three days before its Thursday, Sept. 3, opening date. Warner Bros. is offering early access screenings on Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2. The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Domestic Distribution. Goldstein said, “Warner Bros. …
  • Will Smith’s company settles suit over biopic on Serena, Venus Williams’ father

    Will Smith’s company settles suit over biopic on Serena, Venus Williams’ father

    Will Smith’s movie-production company and Warner Bros. have ended a legal battle that threatened the release of their “King Richard” biopic about Richard Williams, the father of tennis powerhouses Venus and Serena Williams. A multimillion dollar breach of contract lawsuit alleged that Richard Williams cut a deal to be portrayed by Smith in the upcoming …
  • Bob Greenblatt out at HBO-parent WarnerMedia as larger layoffs loom

    Bob Greenblatt out at HBO-parent WarnerMedia as larger layoffs loom

    WarnerMedia’s new chief executive is wasting no time putting his stamp on the film and TV giant behind “Game of Thrones” and “Aquaman.” Jason Kilar, best known as founding CEO of Hulu, sent three top WarnerMedia executives packing on Friday after his third month on the job, including Bob Greenblatt, chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment. Also …
  • Cinemark planning to reopen theaters on scant ‘test and learn’ data

    Cinemark planning to reopen theaters on scant ‘test and learn’ data

    After multiple postponements, movie theater chain Cinemark said it’s ready to reopen, citing “high satisfaction” with its COVID-19 protections among theatergoers in Texas. In an earnings conference call on Tuesday, Cinemark Chief Executive Mark Zoradi said the Plano, Texas, company aims to start selling tickets at all of its 345 US-based theaters by August 31, …