The numbers: It made less money than 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ opening by nearly $100 million, the film still tallies the second biggest December opening of all time in North America. The picture’s opening weekend audience was comprised of 59 percent men and 74 percent adults, with 62 percent of all ticket buyers purchasing seats … Read moreSTAR WARS ROLLING: BOX OFFICE HIT WEEK 1
A woman famous for being famous.. She has now left this earthly domain at 99..! A really rough year for celebrity deaths continues .. the steady drumbeat doesn’t appear ready to end despite the end of the year coming ..
Business insiders were predicting a potential stock bounce when Mario Run was released by Nintendo. So far nada. There are, however, some mighty large downloads of the game taking place. Including in my own house.. It was downloaded 2.85 million times in its first day alone.. But!!! Maybe wait!! Analysts at SuperData, meanwhile, have downgraded their expectations … Read moreMario Run gets big downloads … but the fun doesn’t last long
Big waves came from the South China Sea late this week when China seized a US Drone that was operating in waters.. The nation’s decision stepped up tensions in the maritime world between China, Taiwan, and the United States.. Enter Donald Trump’s Twitter. President-elect Donald Trump reacted to the news by telling them he doesn’t … Read moreChina’s drone choice: Return to sender or listen to Donald Trump?
…WELL MAYBE NOT EVERYONE. But it seemed to work for Cherry Hills New Jersey woman Concetta Talucci.. She turned 102 Friday.. A big happy birthday. The reason, beyond the age, that this is news: Her own advice on how to achieve old age.. The story: Talucci was born in 1914 and says the secret to … Read moreReady for the anything goes diet!? Live to 102!
January openings normally are good for horror–surprise hits come in the cold.. But 2017’s January release of newest *yawn* edition of the AMITYVILLE horror has been delayed.. To the summer we now go! Dimension Films has officially delayed Amityville: The Awakening until June 30th.. Let’s see how long that date lasts too. It will also … Read moreBAD OMEN: AMITYVILLE DELAYED
Internet rumors are flying.. GOTHAM CITY SIRENS, the DC’s Harley Quinn spinoff from SUICIDE SQUAD, may be featuring Catwoman and Poison Ivy.. and MEGAN FOX’s name has been popping up as a potential for a potential role.. As … Poison Ivy.. The credit can for the NET sensation about Fox can be pinpointed back to … Read more‘THUMBS’ UP OR DOWN TO MEGAN FOX IN GOTHAM CITY SIRENS?
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story scored roughly $29 million in its pre-opening Thursday night showings, marking the biggest preview night box office of 2016! More! Disney CEO Bob Iger doesn’t expect Rogue One to match The Force Awakens‘ record box-office run, but the new movie is forecasted to make as much as $150 million overall in its domestic opening. A global opening … Read more2016 RECORD: BIGGEST BOX OFFICE PREVIEW NIGHT OF THE YEAR FOR THE BOX OFFICE RETURN OF DARTH VADER
Box office news.. ROGUE ONE set for a $140 mil weekend if estimates hold. Thursday sales were 50% of the FORCE AWAKENS ticket sales one year ago.. but the film is still strong, scoring 85% or better in positive film reactions.. Women are going to see ROGUE ONE is higher numbers than FORCE AWAKENS–but men … Read moreEARLY ROGUE ONE NUMBERS REVEALED
Opening night lights out.. ROGUE ONE on the theater in front of me.. Truly a monumental show.. One of the best STAR WARS movies.. and it far exceeded FORCE AWAKENS in my opinion… But that is my opinion. Yesterday I posted a story about just how divisive some of the ROGUE ONE reviews have been. … Read moreFor me, ROGUE won