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'Scary Movie' debuted at #1 with $55 million domestically and $105.5 million globally, a franchise-best opening weekend. The overseas opening was $50.5 million across 53 markets, 75% bigger than the previous franchise record. The Wayans brothers returned after a pay dispute with former Miramax executives.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpassed $1 billion globally in its tenth weekend, becoming the first 2026 release to reach that milestone. Its slower pace compared to the original film is attributed to mixed reception, an online leak, and a busy spring movie season.
The horror film earned $25.6 million in its fourth weekend, setting a record for the best fourth weekend hold ever for a horror film. Focus Features acquired it for $15 million after its Toronto debut. It surpassed 'Downton Abbey' ($194.6M) as the studio's highest-grossing global earner.
Chinese authorities banned the prison drama 'Her Heart Beats in its Cage' just weeks before its planned release. The film, based on the real case of Zhao Xiaohong, had sparked controversy for allegedly whitewashing a convicted killer. Cast and crew are not responding, and reports are being removed.
Joan Cusack, voice of Jessie, called Taylor Swift's 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5' beautiful and fitting. The song, released June 5, broke streaming records. The film opens June 19.
CAA managing director Maha Dakhil argues that a revolution is underway in Hollywood, where talent and courage are replacing the need for studio greenlights. She cites the success of recent horror films as evidence of audiences seeking authentic, human-driven content over CGI and repetitive franchises, and praises Gen Z for driving this shift.
This commentary argues that Gen Z's attraction to horror films reflects their desire to confront real-world anxieties like economic uncertainty, school shootings, and the pandemic. It suggests that modern horror explores deeper themes such as isolation and trauma, resonating with a generation that finds honesty in the genre's unflinching portrayal of fear.
This commentary argues that despite Hollywood's current struggles, Steven Spielberg's career demonstrates the enduring power of cinema to process collective emotions. The author contends that Spielberg's insistence on the big screen experience remains vital for shared cultural catharsis, suggesting his approach offers a model for the industry's future.
Lord Michael Grade, former Channel 4 chief, stated he would not have commissioned Married at First Sight UK, calling it exploitative and risky for contestants' wellbeing. Channel 4 has removed all episodes online pending an external review into contributor welfare after two women alleged rape by on-screen husbands.
The He-Man film earned over $11.75 million on its opening Friday, ranking No. 1. 'Backrooms' took second with $7.97M, while 'Obsession' placed third with $7.47M. 'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act' opened in fourth with $4.3M.