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'Spider-Man: No Way Home' continues strong box office performance in the new year
Sony and Marvel‘s Spider-Man: No Way Home is taking the world by storm — and it has the box office numbers to prove it. The film earned another $52.7 million over New Year’s weekend, becoming the 10th biggest film in history at the domestic box office. Earning $1.37 billion worldwide, it is also the first film of […]
The live-action 'Clifford The Big Red Dog' is already bewildering fans
If you felt a visceral reaction to the strange Sonic The Hedgehog live-action design, you’re likely going to have some flashbacks to those thoughts when you see the first look at the Clifford The Big Red Dog movie. The design for the upcoming live-action Clifford film is a bit unsettling to look at and people online […]
Hawthorne Heights have some advice for Kanye’s plan to sue his label
Earlier this week, Kanye West took to Twitter to announce that he wants to be released from his contract with Universal and Sony. Following his tweet, he revealed his plans to possibly sue the labels after receiving no response from them. Since then, he has shared every single page of his current contract online. Now, […]
It looks like all of the ‘Harry Potter’ films are already leaving HBO Max
It’s been less than three months since HBO Max launched at the end of May. However, the new streaming platform is already planning to lose some big titles to its service. It was announced this week that all eight Harry Potter films are leaving HBO Max this summer. Now, there is speculation that the franchise […]
AMC anticipates almost all of its theaters to be open by July
Since the coronavirus pandemic caused the closure of movie theaters worldwide, companies such as AMC and Cinemark have feared that their theaters may be heading into bankruptcy. Now, as the world begins to phase out of lockdown, theaters are planning to reopen this summer. AMC, the world’s largest theater operator, announced on Tuesday its plans […]
Ryan Gosling is set to bring back a classic Universal horror monster
The return of a classic horror movie monster is happening as Ryan Gosling is reportedly set to star as The Wolfman. According to Variety, Gosling has signed on and Universal is currently searching for the film’s director. Read More: See Caleb Shomo and Silverstein virtually collab on “Burn It Down” The report details that Universal has been meeting with directors […]
Here’s how Disney plans to reopen its Florida parks this summer
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Disney closed the gates to its parks, including both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, in March. Following the multi-month shutdown, it now appears that Disney plans to reopen its Florida parks in July. As part of Florida’s phasing out of coronavirus lockdown, Disney plans to reopen its Magic […]
You won't be seeing the next evolution of 'The Purge' event any time soon
The upcoming film in The Purge franchise is being indefinitely delayed and will no longer be seeing its original July release. Universal Pictures is removing the film from their release calendar and have not set a new release date as of yet. Read More: See the chilling first trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Grudge’ prequel series The film, […]
AMC and Cineworld aren't screening Universal films over early releases
Yesterday it was reported that AMC theaters would no longer be screening Universal films over their decision to put Trolls World Tour out directly through video on-demand services and now, Cineworld’s Regal Cinemas is making the same move. The move comes following NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s comments that they’re intending to release films in both formats when theaters reopen. Read […]
‘The Umbrella Academy’ book to go behind-the-scenes of Netflix show
The Umbrella Academy has been an incredible success. Both the television series and the graphic novels have taken off. Due to the hype surrounding creator Gerard Way and the My Chemical Romance reunion, The Umbrella Academy has reached more eyeballs than ever before. Now, Netflix, Dark Horse and Universal are presenting The Making of the Umbrella […]
'Cats' pulled from Academy Awards consideration by Universal Pictures
Cats is not having the best time in the starlight right now. After a review embargo, a box office and critical failure and the fact that it just looks weird it’s hard to sink any lower. Well, it’s possible. Universal Pictures just removed Cats from any Academy Award nominations. In its opening weekend, Cats made just $15.28 million worldwide. Read […]
Hole drop UMG fire lawsuit, remaining artists continue with case
Hole have reportedly dropped from the lawsuit against Universal Music Group featuring artists who lost masters tapes in a 2008 warehouse fire. To backtrack, a New York Times report revealed that masters by Universal artists throughout the decades were lost, which limits the possibilities for high-quality reproductions in the future. Read more: Spider-Man MCU future […]
‘House Of 1000 Corpses’ maze returns to Halloween Horror Nights
Rob Zombie is gearing up to release 3 From Hell next month, but today it’s been revealed that his House of 1000 Corpses is headed back to Halloween Horror Nights. The 2003 film resulted in the first mazes at the events in Orlando and Hollywood back in 2010. Now, they’re coming back. Read more: Kellin […]
Blumhouse film ‘The Hunt’ release canceled in wake of mass shootings
Last weekend, two mass shootings happened within hours of each other. Shortly after, ads for the gun-centric Universal and Blumhouse horror film The Hunt began to be pulled. Now, it’s being reported that Universal has canceled the Sept. 27 theatrical release of the film following public outcry from both consumers and President Donald Trump. Read […]
Universal Music Group estimates 22 masters were lost in 2008 fire
After it was discovered a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Music Group‘s Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes, the company has finally admitted some of the total damages. To backtrack, a New York Times report revealed that masters by Universal artists throughout the decades were lost, which limits the possibilities for high-quality reproductions in […]
Soundgarden, Hole and more suing UMG for recordings lost in fire
After it was discovered a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Music Group‘s Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes, lawsuits were expected from a number of artists involved. Now, Hole, Soundgarden, the estates of Tupac and Tom Petty and other artists are suing UMG for losses. Read More: Awsten Knight rap featured on EP topping Gucci Mane for No. 1 on […]
Universal Music Group expected to be sued by artists who lost records
Last week, we learned that a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes by Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Soundgarden and more. A New York Times investigation revealed that the masters by Universal artists throughout the decades were lost, which limits the possibilities for high-quality reproductions in the future. Read more: […]
‘The Purge’ reveals untilted fifth film’s release date
Fans of the Purge movies, get ready — we’re getting a new movie in the franchise next summer. That’s right, the fifth installment will hit theaters July 10, 2020, according to Universal. Read more: ‘Harry Potter’ Vans collection photos drop prior to shoe release The film is currently nameless and there are little to no details […]
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