MOVIES

JAMES GUNN'S "SUPERMAN" DEFIES EXPECTATIONS WITH A $122 MILLION OPENING WEEKEND

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It was a triumphant return to form for one of the most iconic superheroes in cinema history, as James Gunn's highly anticipated "Superman" soared to the top of the box office, raking in an impressive $122 million during its opening weekend. This performance not only outpaced early industry projections, which hovered around $90 million, but also crushed the previous weekend's top earner, "Jurassic World Rebirth," which brought in a comparatively modest $40 million.

DENIS VILLENEUVE’S ‘DUNE: PART THREE’ GETS OFFICIAL TITLE, IMAX CAMERAS CONFIRMED

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Denis Villeneuve’s long-awaited return to the desert planet of Arrakis now has an official title: Dune: Part Three. While previous reports had suggested the film might be titled Dune Messiah, referencing the 1969 Frank Herbert novel it is set to adapt, industry sources and Rentrak listings confirm the new installment will be called Dune: Part Three.

CHARLIE COLEMAN NAMED HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL THEATRICAL MARKETING AT AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

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Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Charlie Coleman as its new Head of International Theatrical Marketing, a move signaling the studio’s commitment to expanding its global film footprint. The announcement was made by Sue Kroll, Head of Global Marketing, Film and Series, in a company-wide email.

BOX OFFICE 2025: PG HITS, SUPERHERO FATIGUE, AND BLOCKBUSTER BLOAT DEFINE THE MIDYEAR TRENDS

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As 2025 hits the halfway mark, the box office is finally showing signs of life — though not without major caveats. After a sluggish start to the year, hits like Sinners, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, and A Minecraft Movie have helped push revenues up 15% from 2024 levels. But despite this bounce, totals remain 26% below 2019 — a stark reminder of how deeply the pandemic wounded theatrical moviegoing.

JOHNNY DEPP RETURNS TO DIRECTOR’S CHAIR WITH LONDON PREMIERE OF MODI: THREE DAYS ON THE WING OF MADNESS

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Johnny Depp made a striking appearance on the red carpet in London for the U.K. premiere of Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, marking his return to directing after more than two decades. The event took place at The Curzon Mayfair on Tuesday, July 8, where Depp, 62, wore his signature sunglasses and scarf, pairing them with a sharp all-black tailored jacket and pants.

‘SINNERS’ AND ‘F1’ LEAD OSCAR RACE AS UNLIKELY BLOCKBUSTER CONTENDERS

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As the 2025 Oscar race heats up ahead of the fall festival boom, two unexpected contenders have surged to the front: Sinners and F1. Both films, unconventional in genre and scope, are breaking through traditional awards season molds thanks to their critical acclaim, box office strength, and confident studio backing.

YURA BORISOV JOINS LUCA GUADAGNINO’S AI COMEDY-DRAMA ‘ARTIFICIAL’ AT AMAZON MGM

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Oscar-nominated breakout star Yura Borisov has officially joined the cast of Artificial, the upcoming film from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. Set up at Amazon MGM Studios, Artificial is described as a comedic drama unfolding in the world of artificial intelligence. The project reunites Guadagnino with the studio following his recent work on After the Hunt and Challengers.

HISTORIC OCCIDENTAL STUDIOS LISTED FOR SALE AT $45 MILLION, SELLERS PRIORITIZE FILM LEGACY

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A piece of Hollywood history is officially on the market. Occidental Studios, one of Los Angeles’ oldest and most storied film studio lots, is up for sale with a listing price of $45 million. But for the current owners, this isn’t just a real estate transaction—it’s a matter of legacy.