DC’s Blue Beetle Beats Barbie at North America Box Office

[ad_1] It was a good news-bad news weekend for Blue Beetle, the latest superhero film to hit North American theaters and the first built around a live-action Latino protagonist. The DC Studios/Warner Bros. production topped the charts for the Friday-through-Sunday period and even dethroned Barbie, that reigning queen of pinkness, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said … Read more

Oppenheimer Breaks Rs. 150-Crore Mark at the Indian Box Office

[ad_1] In its fourth week, Oppenheimer continues to dominate the Indian box office, crossing the Rs. 150 crore mark. The country remains the biggest market where the Christopher Nolan film has outgrossed its competition Barbie, which recently joined the billion-dollar club in worldwide returns. There are no official numbers available for Barbie’s financial returns in … Read more

Imax and Laser Projection Cost More, but It’s Worth It for the Theatre Experience

[ad_1] Movie tickets can get quite expensive these days, particularly on the opening weekend for a major release where prices can go upwards of Rs. 1,000 per ticket, depending on the theatre and format. Anyone who made a recent effort to buy tickets and attend the great ‘Barbenheimer‘ event of 2023 will know just how … Read more

They Cloned Tyrone: Watch It Now (If You Haven’t Already)

[ad_1] July 21, 2023 will be known for years to come as the day of Barbenheimer – the cinematic event of the year, with two of the biggest releases of 2023 going head-to-head in a contrasting fight for dominance. However, eagled-eyed entertainment fans will have noticed that one more big release was planned on the … Read more

Oppenheimer Breaks Rs. 100-Crore Mark, Becoming Highest-Grossing IMAX Film from Hollywood in India

[ad_1] Oppenheimer has finally broken the 100-crore mark at the Indian box office, becoming the highest-grossing IMAX film from Hollywood in India. Having completed nearly two weeks in theatres, the film has comprehensively outsold Barbie in terms of ticket sales, with the latter having reportedly collected Rs. 32.75 crore. The tables are turned on the … Read more

Hollywood Saves PVR Inox as Bollywood Bombs at Box Office

[ad_1] International cinema helped India’s biggest movie operator PVR Inox post a rise in first-quarter revenue, as Hindi films failed to bring moviegoers to theatres. A struggling Hindi film industry, coupled with the popularity of streaming services, has made it difficult for traditional theatres to bring in more people. The company said the June quarter … Read more

After Barbie, Mattel Is Launching Its Own Cinematic Universe With 14 Movies: Report

[ad_1] Fresh off Barbie’s box office success, manufacturer Mattel, which owns the Barbie brand, is reportedly looking to expand on its IP with 14 new feature films, all in different stages of production. As per Variety, they include a surrealistic Barney movie, Lena Dunham’s take on Polly Pocket, a Hot Wheels movie produced by J.J. … Read more

Oppenheimer Outsells Barbie in Tickets Sales in India, Selling 1.4 Million Tickets During Opening Weekend

[ad_1] Oppenheimer has outsold Barbie in terms of ticket sales in India, as per statistics from BookMyShow. As of Sunday morning, July 23, BookMyShow offered a strong 74 percent contribution to the overall box office revenue from India the Christopher Nolan-directed biopic, selling 1.4 million tickets. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig’s candy-coated Barbie wasn’t trailing that far … Read more