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Film academy adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast collection
Read full article: Film academy adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast collectionQuentin Tarantino's handwritten script for “Pulp Fiction” is the stuff of moviemaking legend.
'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehoodThe U.K. government says that the Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan and his producer wife Emma Thomas will receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to film.
'Oppenheimer' crew keeps it low key, other winners revel at Vanity Fair's Oscar after-party
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crew keeps it low key, other winners revel at Vanity Fair's Oscar after-partyVanity Fair's post-Academy Awards party had its usual decadent food, dancing and opulent fashions where the most popular accessory is an Oscar.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war“Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike
Read full article: Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strikeInside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center — literally and figuratively — snagging the night’s top prize along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster increasingly looks like the run-away favorite.
Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los Angeles
Read full article: Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los AngelesSome of Hollywood’s most prominent filmmakers have purchased a 93-year-old iconic theater known as a cultural landmark for moviegoers in Los Angeles.
'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film AwardsAtom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” has won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.
Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards
Read full article: Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards“Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” are the leading contenders for Sunday's British Academy Film Awards.
The Oscars are almost here. Here's what to know and how to watch
Read full article: The Oscars are almost here. Here's what to know and how to watchAfter a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner.
Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheon
Read full article: Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheonThe casts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer are gathered alongside far less famous Oscar hopefuls at the annual Academy Award nominees luncheon.
Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov win at Directors Guild Awards
Read full article: Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov win at Directors Guild AwardsChristopher Nolan was awarded the top prize at the Directors Guild Awards for “Oppenheimer” Saturday in Los Angeles, solidifying his frontrunner status for next month’s Oscars.
What to stream this weekend: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLoThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Young Sheldon” returning for its seventh and final season, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. exploring the power of gospel in a two-part PBS documentary and two projects from Jennifer Lopez, a movie about her love life and a 13-track album.
Christian Bale breaks ground on foster homes he's fought for 16 years to see built
Read full article: Christian Bale breaks ground on foster homes he's fought for 16 years to see builtChristian Bale has broken ground on a project he’s been pursuing for 16 years -- the building of a dozen homes and a community center intended to keep siblings in foster care together.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ returns to theaters, in IMAX 70mm, with new ‘Dune: Part Two’ footage
Read full article: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ returns to theaters, in IMAX 70mm, with new ‘Dune: Part Two’ footageTime isn’t inverting: Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” is coming back to movie theaters for a week, including on IMAX 70mm and other large-format screens.
‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film FestivalThousands of cinema lovers, Hollywood celebrities, industry executives and filmmakers from around the world have arrived in Park City, Utah, for 10 days of movie watching.
A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
Read full article: A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, tooThe Golden Globes had a bit of everything: Silliness, seriousness, history, a few good jokes and many bad ones, loads of stars — and Taylor Swift, who didn’t ascend the podium but still made her presence known as perhaps only Swift can.
Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? 'Barbie' success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift
Read full article: Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? 'Barbie' success and Marvel struggles may signal a shiftFor the first time in more than two decades, the top three movies at the box office this year didn't include a sequel or a remake.
What to stream this week: Barbenheimer, 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and K-pop act TVXQ
Read full article: What to stream this week: Barbenheimer, 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and K-pop act TVXQThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the return of “Night Court” and the release of an early K-pop sensation, the boy band TVXQ.
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
Read full article: Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nominationThe “Barbie” power ballad “I’m Just Ken” and AP and Frontline’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” just got one step closer to an Oscar nomination.
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
Read full article: Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks offComedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.”.
The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – Analysis
Read full article: The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – AnalysisEarly awards in Hollywood’s unfurling awards season have gone to films like Celine Song’s tender relationship drama “Past Lives,” Jonathan Glazer’s piercing Holocaust film “The Zone of Interest” and Martin Scorsese’s sprawling Osage murders epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”.
Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh
Read full article: Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven SoderberghKristen Stewart and Steven Yeun play a satellite and a buoy in love, and Will Ferrell takes a road trip with his best friend who is transitioning in films heading to Sundance this year.
The 'Oppenheimer' creative team take you behind the scenes of the film's key moments
Read full article: The 'Oppenheimer' creative team take you behind the scenes of the film's key momentsImpossible is often just a starting point on a Christopher Nolan film and “Oppenheimer,” about the father of the atomic bomb, was no exception.
Think they've seen it all? Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover who wants more
Read full article: Think they've seen it all? Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover who wants moreIt’s been a wonderful year at the movies for cinephiles, but what do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already.
What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
Read full article: What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor SwiftThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering “Leo” and “Oppenheimer” finally arriving on home screens.
Visitors tour New Mexico atomic site in likely record attendance fueled by 'Oppenheimer' fanfare
Read full article: Visitors tour New Mexico atomic site in likely record attendance fueled by 'Oppenheimer' fanfareVisitors lined up Saturday to tour the southern New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated.
‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records
Read full article: ‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new recordsAccording to studio estimates, the third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise has topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million.
‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reign
Read full article: ‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reignThe DC superhero film “Blue Beetle” led weekend ticket sales with an estimated $25.4 million, according to studio estimates, dethroning “Barbie” from the top spot after a record-setting run that left movie theaters colored pink for a month.
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
Read full article: ‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directorsIn just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins.
In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new
Read full article: In 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something newIn the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners.
What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, 'Beanie Bubble,' 'This Fool,' Rolling Stones and 'Heels'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, 'Beanie Bubble,' 'This Fool,' Rolling Stones and 'Heels'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Post Malone, a movie starring Zach Galifianakis about the creation of the cute collectable Beanie Babies and a video game for the whole family with Disney Illusion Island.
'Oppenheimer' stirs up conflicted history for Los Alamos and New Mexico downwinders
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' stirs up conflicted history for Los Alamos and New Mexico downwindersAn upcoming movie about a man who changed the course of the world’s history by shepherding the development of the first atomic bomb is expected to be a blockbuster.
Q&A: Robert Downey Jr. on how 'Oppenheimer' represents the Manhattan Project with nuance
Read full article: Q&A: Robert Downey Jr. on how 'Oppenheimer' represents the Manhattan Project with nuanceRobert Downey Jr. says he came away from Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” thinking about how “context is so critical” to understand significant moments in history.
Cillian Murphy, playing Oppenheimer, finally gets to lead a Christopher Nolan film
Read full article: Cillian Murphy, playing Oppenheimer, finally gets to lead a Christopher Nolan filmThe day Christopher Nolan called Cillian Murphy about his new film, “Oppenheimer,” Murphy hung up the phone in disbelief.
Christopher Nolan breaks down the best ways to watch a movie, ahead of his ‘Oppenheimer’ release
Read full article: Christopher Nolan breaks down the best ways to watch a movie, ahead of his ‘Oppenheimer’ releaseIt's no secret that Christopher Nolan made “Oppenheimer” to be seen on the big screen, but not all “big screens” are created equal.
Nolan to debut ‘Oppenheimer’ IMAX trailer with ‘Avatar 2'
Read full article: Nolan to debut ‘Oppenheimer’ IMAX trailer with ‘Avatar 2'Christopher Nolan is ready to show the world the first full-length trailer for his new epic “Oppenheimer” and he’s doing so in the splashiest way possible: With an IMAX exclusive spot in front of the “Avatar" sequel.
With box office bare, 'Black Panther' makes it 5 in a row
Read full article: With box office bare, 'Black Panther' makes it 5 in a rowOn one of the quietest weekends of the year in movie theaters, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has topped the North American box office for the fifth straight weekend.
New this week: 'CODA,' Chance the Rapper film and 'Heels'
Read full article: New this week: 'CODA,' Chance the Rapper film and 'Heels'This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Lizzo and Ben Platt and an animated series on Disney+ that features a bevy of heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in reimagined events called “What If.
Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M
Read full article: Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5MJohn Krasinski’s thriller sequel “A Quiet Place Part II” opened over the Memorial Day weekend to a pandemic-best $48.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars
Read full article: 'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced OscarsChloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao also became just the second woman — and the first woman of color — to win best director.
New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theaters
Read full article: New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theatersKathyn Dennet, center, and Brian Haver leave the IFC Center after viewing a screening on "Mank", Friday, March 5, 2021, in New York. Theaters in many other areas reopened last summer around the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” but that attempted comeback fizzled. “It’s a symbolic moment,” said Michael Barker, co-president of the New York-based Sony Pictures Classics, which on Friday released the Oscar contenders “The Father” and “The Truffle Hunters” in Manhattan theaters. Some of the city’s prominent theaters, including the Film Forum, the Alamo Drafthouse, the Metrograph and Regal Cinemas were targeting openings in the coming weeks. “We in the movie theater business live off of movies that play all around the country and all around the world.
‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ added to National Film Registry
Read full article: ‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ added to National Film RegistryThis image released by the Library of Congress shows Heath Ledger, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight." The film was added to the National Film Registry. (Warner Bros.-Library of Congress via AP)LOS ANGELES – This year's inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic musicals and an acclaimed Batman film. The national library said this year’s selections include a record nine films directed by women and filmmakers of color. Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman film “The Dark Knight” was a blockbuster and the top public vote-getter.
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
Read full article: Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, filmsNEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+. But Disney also kept its biggest films — including Marvel's “Black Widow," Pixar's “Luca,” a “Lion King” prequel — on course for theatrical release. Jenkins becomes the first woman to direct a “Star Wars” film. Among the “Star Wars” series are two spinoffs of “The Mandalorian,” set during the series' timeline: “Rangers of the New Republic” and “Ahsoka,” with Rosario Dawson. Seven Disney films topped $1 billion worldwide.
Christopher Nolan calls Warner's streaming plan ‘a mess’
Read full article: Christopher Nolan calls Warner's streaming plan ‘a mess’Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theaters in 2021. The “Tenet” filmmaker told The Associated Press Monday that it’s not a good business decision and criticized how the company handled it. “I’ve never seen everybody so upset about one particular decision,” Nolan said. And it’s not a good business decision," Nolan said. With major markets like Los Angeles and New York closed, domestic ticket sales fizzled, and Warner Bros. and other studios responded by delaying the year’s remaining major films.
'Tenet' to head to home release in Dec. after theatrical run
Read full article: 'Tenet' to head to home release in Dec. after theatrical runNEW YORK – After several months in pandemic-altered theaters, Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” will head to home release on Dec. 15, Warner Bros. said Thursday. Contending with limited capacity regulations and theaters that remained closed in some states, the Warner Bros. release has so far grossed $53.8 million at the U.S. and Canadian box office. In its ninth week of release in the U.S., “Tenet” grossed $885,000 in 1,601 locations last weekend. But following the release of “Tenet," along with rising virus cases in the U.S. and Europe, other big-budget releases moved out of 2020. Warner Bros. didn't announce on-demand or streaming plans for “Tenet.”
Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' notches No. 1 at box office
Read full article: Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' notches No. 1 at box officeLOS ANGELES – Liam Neeson’s thriller “Honest Thief” stole the top spot at the box office in yet another quiet weekend of moviegoing. The Open Roads Films movie brought in $3.7 million in North America the weekend of its U.S. debut. The film, starring Neeson as a notorious bank robber who turns himself in but was double crossed by two FBI agents, opened in Canada last week. Despite coming in second, the comedy starring Robert De Niro earned $2.5 million. The action-thriller starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson has totaled $50.6 million in the U.S.
Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theaters
Read full article: Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theatersAbout three quarters of the country’s movie theaters are open, but Americans are not going back in significant numbers in the COVID-era, even with new films coming into the marketplace weekly. The faith-based “Infidel,” which stars Jim Caviezel, did the best with $1.5 million from just over 1,700 theaters. Both played in under 500 theaters across the country and neither got much more than $200 per location. “The Nest” earned an estimated $62,000 from 301 locations and “The Secrets We Keep” brought in just under $90,000 from 471 theaters. Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” has only earned $36.1 million from North American theaters to date.
North America box office remains muted as ‘Tenet’ tops again
Read full article: North America box office remains muted as ‘Tenet’ tops againMoviegoing audiences in North America are not rushing back to the theater just yet. In the second major weekend for U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” earned only $6.7 million from 2,910 locations, according to studio estimates Sunday. Although it is enough to top the charts, it also isn’t enough to jumpstart the struggling domestic exhibition industry. The weekend’s only major new opener was Sony’s PG-13 rom-com “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” which earned an estimated $1.1 million from 2,204 North American locations. Other still-closed markets include North Carolina, Michigan, New Mexico and the cities of Seattle and Portland.
Pandemic chases 'Wonder Woman 1984' to Dec. 25
Read full article: Pandemic chases 'Wonder Woman 1984' to Dec. 25NEW YORK – Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan's “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its next big release, “Wonder Woman 1984," to Christmas. The postponement of the “Wonder Woman” sequel, which had been scheduled to hit theaters Oct. 2, comes on the heels of Hollywood's strongest attempt to lure moviegoers back to theaters during the pandemic. Warner Bros.' $200 million “Tenet" fared well in its international-first release, but found ticket sales harder to come by in the United States. The “Wonder Woman 1984” postponement suggests Hollywood's fall may go little better than its summer. “Wonder Woman 1984,” one of many blockbusters originally set for the summer, had been the next big-budget release on the calendar.
Launching in U.S. theaters, 'Tenet' tallies $20.2 million
Read full article: Launching in U.S. theaters, 'Tenet' tallies $20.2 millionNEW YORK In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan's Tenet brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters. Theaters in Canada, where COVID-19 cases are much lower than in the U.S., began showing Tenet a week earlier. In two weeks of release, its overseas total is $126 million, with a global tally thus far of $146.2 million. The film, which cost $200 million to make and at least $100 million to market, will need to get close to $500 million to break even. Disney's The New Mutants," a long delayed X-Men spinoff, collected about $7 million in 2,412 locations last weekend.
'Tenet' launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office
Read full article: 'Tenet' launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box officeGiven the circumstances, it was difficult to forecast the performance of the $200 million Tenet, starring John David Washington Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki. As part of their safety protocols, movie theaters are mandating mask wearing, cleaning cinemas in between showings and operating at 50% capacity to distance moviegoers usually crowded shoulder to shoulder. The large-format exhibitor accounted for $5 million of the film's box office. Tenet will open this week in the U.S. and China, the two largest markets. We're very encouraged.Disney will next week release the live-action remake of Mulan for a $30 digital rental through its streaming service, Disney+.
Tenet to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities
Read full article: Tenet to screen early at theaters in some U.S. citiesSome U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolans Tenet a few days early. Warner Bros. on Tuesday said that it would be offering early access screenings starting Aug. 31 as a gesture of support to the domestic theaters that are reopening after five months of being closed because of COVID-19. Tenet is the first major new Hollywood movie to be released in theaters since most locations shuttered in mid-March. Warner Bros. is proud to support our partners in exhibition as they reopen their doors, said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros. president of domestic distribution, in a written statement. Early domestic screenings of Tenet will be scheduled on the evenings of Aug. 21, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 where theaters are open in the U.S. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on 'The Crown'
Read full article: Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on 'The Crown'NEW YORK The Crown has found its Princess Diana. Elizabeth Debicki will play the Princess of Wales in seasons five and six of The Crown, the Netflix series announced Sunday. Debicki will join a new cast for the series that includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret. Emma Corrin is playing Diana on the dramas upcoming fourth season, but Debicki will take on the part for what's sure to be the character's most dramatic chapters. Princess Dianas spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many, Debicki said on Twitter.