Cinema
Avengers Endgame now a fraction behind Avatar at global box office
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) - Avengers: Endgame’s re-release has catapulted the film’s global box office collections just behind Avatar’s. The big MCU finale is now a hair’s breadth behind the James Cameron directorial, but beating Avatar still looks like an uphill task considering the way Endgame’s money-minting pace has slowed of late, reports The Indian Express.
'Spider-Man' soars with $185.1M over six-day holiday weekend
New York, July 8 (AP/UNB) — "Spider-Man: Far From Home," the first Marvel movie after "Avengers: Endgame," swung past any franchise fatigue to dominate the July Fourth holiday weekend, raking in an estimated $185.1 million since opening Tuesday and earning $93.6 million from Friday to Sunday in North American theaters.
The Mask creator teases female-led reboot
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB)- Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask and Dark Horse Comics founder, has revealed that he has a few ideas in place for a woman-fronted reboot of the iconic movie, reports The Indian Express.
Disney removes casting couch blooper scene from Toy Story 2
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB) - Disney-Pixar has quietly removed a scene from its 1999 animated feature “Toy Story 2” that alluded to casting couch in the film industry, reports The Indian Express.
Spider-Man Far From Home: Mid-credit and post-credit scenes explained
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB) - Spider-Man: Far From Home offered a few surprises. Some fell flat, but others we did not see coming in our wildest dreams, reports The Indian Express.
Brightburn sequel might be happening, reveals James Gunn
Dhaka, July 6 (UNB) - Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker James Gunn’s production venture Brightburn received mixed reviews upon its release. And now the fans are excited to know whether the horror-superhero flick might get its own sequel, reports The Indian Express.
'Wolf of Wall Street' producer charged in Malaysian scandal
Kuala Lumpur, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — "The Wolf of Wall Street" producer and stepson of Malaysia's former prime minister pleaded not guilty on Friday to laundering $248 million from a state investment fund, becoming the third person in his family charged in the 1MDB scandal that helped end Najib Razak's government last year.
Kevin Spacey accuser drops lawsuit against actor
Boston, Jul 6 (AP/UNB) — A young man who says Kevin Spacey groped him in a Nantucket bar in 2016 has dropped his lawsuit against the Oscar-winning actor, his lawyer said Friday.
"The White Storm 2: Drug Lords" tops Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, July 6 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "The White Storm 2: Drug Lords," a new Chinese anti-drug action movie, led the Chinese mainland box office on its opening day Friday, China Movie Data Information Network said Saturday.
Josh Brolin on Deadpool future: Marvel is figuring it out
Dhaka, July 5 (UNB) - Actor Josh Brolin has revealed that he is constantly in touch with Disney/Marvel executives regarding the future of the Deadpool franchise, reports The Indian Express.