“Avengers: Endgame” Broke Box-office Records

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As many expected, Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” broke plenty of box-office records this weekend, almost every box-office record there is in fact.

The superhero ensemble, which began its international release on Wednesday, brought in $350 in North America which brings its global total to $1.2 billion total after only five days in release. That makes it the fastest film to break the $1 billion milestone.

Endgame’s domestic weekend opening handily beats previous record holder “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which opened to nearly $250 million back in 2015.

In just a single weekend, the film instantly shot into the top 20 highest grossing films of all time, coming in at number 18th. These boxoffice figures also exceeded pre-release domestic boxoffice expectations, which ranged from $250 million to $300 million.

This also means Marvel now owns the two top global releases in history, following last year’s Avengers: Infinity War, also directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.

The officially kicks-off summer blockbuster season, which will see the releases of high-profile films such as “Detective Pikachu”, “Toy Story 4,” “Men in Black International”, and “The Lion King”.

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James Wan and Gary Dauberman Collaborating on Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot”

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Stephen King’s 1975 horror novel is said to be getting a big screen treatment, with James Wan and Gary Dauberman collaborating on the project.

Salem’s Lot tells the story of a writer named Ben Mears who returns to the titular town of his youth, only to find out that its residents have become vampires.

The vampire novel is King’s second published novel, and one of his most popular. Surprisingly, the novel never received a big-screen adaptation. It was adapted in a TV series in 1979, and was updated in a mini-series in 2014 which aired on TNT.

Wan and Dauberman have worked together on The Conjuring Universe horror films, including Annabelle and The Nun, which were written by Dauberman.

Dauberman will also pen as well as executive produce Salem’s Lot, while Wan will serve as producer together with Roy Lee and Mark Wolper.

Wan was responsible for kick-starting the Conjuring Universe in 2013 with its first entry The Conjuring as well as its 2016 sequel The Conjuring 2. He also recently helmed DC’s Aquaman film for Warner Bros.

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First Trailer for Ang Lee’s “Gemini Man” Released

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Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer to Ang Lee’s science fiction film “Gemini Man,” giving audiences a first look at a de-aged Will Smith.

Smith as plays Henry Brogen, an aging assassin and concerned father, as well as his younger assassin clone of himself.

“Twenty-five years ago, they made you from me! They chose me because there’s never been anybody like me. We have to end this right now!,” Smith says to his clone.

Originally based on a concept by Darren Lemke, the film has a long production history for more than 20 years. Various actors were once attached to star including Harrison Ford, Chris O’Donnell, Clint Eastwood and Mel Gibson among others.

Director Ang Lee shot the film in 3D at 120 frames-per-second and 4K resolution which he similarly employed in his previous film, “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.”

Gemini Man is currently in post-production with visual effects provided by Weta Digital. The film also stars Clive Owen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Benedict Wong, Linda Emond and Theodora Miranne.

The film is set for release on October 11, 2019 by Paramount Pictures.

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Sting: My Songs The Las Vegas Residency Coming To The Colosseum At Caesars Palace

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The Cherrytree Music Company, Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment announce that 17-time GRAMMY Award winning musician Sting will headline a Las Vegas residency, “My Songs,” set to open at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Friday, May 22, 2020.

The show will present a compendium of Sting’s songs with dynamic, visual references to some of his most iconic videos and inspirations.

Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. PT. Sting.com fan club members will have first access to a presale beginning Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, May 2 at 10 p.m. PT. (For more information, please visit https://www.sting.com/subscribe.)

Citi is the official presale credit card of Sting’s “My Songs” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, May 2 at 10 p.m. PT through Citi EntertainmentSM. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
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Zachary Levi to Host the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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The star of “Shazam!”, Zachary Levi is set to host the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards, which will take place Monday, June 17 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Levi is currently riding high with DC Comics and Warner Bros latest superhero blockbuster, “Shazam!” which recently grossed more than $300 million worldwide at the boxoffice. A few weeks ago, it was revealed that a sequel to the film is in the works.

He also appeared in “Thor: The Dark World” and period comedy-drama series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” who dated Rachel Brosnahan’s character in season two.

Tiffany Haddish hosted the show last year. Other previous hosts include Adam Devine, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Rebel Wilson, Conan O’Brien, Jason Sudeikis, Andy Samberg and Russell Brand.

Categories and the nominees for 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Legendary Comics Announces New Graphic Novel Championess

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Championess that Delves into the Ferocious 18th Century Craze of Bare-Knuckle Boxing, Set for Release in Fall 2020

Legendary Comics enters the ring with creators Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas to bring readers Championess, a new graphic novel set for release in Fall 2020. Drawing inspiration from the real-life enigmatic boxer Elizabeth Wilkinson who challenged opponents by posting adverts in London newspapers in the early 1700s, this fictitious story follows ‘the Championess of Europe’ as she fights to gain notoriety in the male-dominated sport of bare-knuckle boxing, as well as struggles with her own racial identity. Follow Facebook.com/LegendaryComics for the latest news and updates.

“When Tarun and Kelly first pitched me Championess, I loved that it was based on a true story and explored the life of a female bare-knuckle boxer in the 18th Century,” said Nikita Kannekanti, Editor of Legendary Comics. “It’s such a unique premise, and I had no idea women boxing was a thing back then! I have wanted to bring an incredibly strong, passionate female character to life in an original graphic novel, and the story Tarun and Kelly have created based on Elizabeth Wilkinson is the perfect opportunity.”

“There isn’t much known about Elizabeth Wilkinson, but when we first heard her story, our imaginations went wild as we hung on every detail, from her larger-than-life personality to the way she helped popularize the sport of boxing in its earliest, most brutal days,” said Shanker and Zekas. “We’re so excited to be working with Legendary to tell her remarkable story and explore this fascinating corner of history.”

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Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham Returns In New ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Trailer

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Universal has released the second trailer for “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” and its as action-packed as one might expect from the franchise.

The two actors clearly have great on-screen chemistry, so it’s not a big surprise that they now have ‘Fast & Furious’ spin-off of their own.

Following the “The Fate of the Furious”, Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw now need to set their differences aside and forge an unlikely alliance to stop Brixton Lore, a criminal mastermind with destructive super human strength.

The trailer is full of over-the-top action, some of which veering into superhero territory, with Hobbs and Shaw’s reluctant partnership resulting in comedic conflict while they chase the villain.

Directed by “Deadpool 2” director David Leitch, the film co-stars Vanessa Kirby, Roman Reigns and Helen Mirren. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is set for release this summer an August 2, 2019.

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Cannes Festival 2019 Lineup

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The 72nd Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its official selection in Paris on Thursday, featuring films from auteurs and talented newcomers. The list was unveiled by Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Frémaux.

As previously announced, Focus Features’ zombie horror all-star ensemble comedy film “The Dead Don’t Die” will be kicking off the festival. Meanwhile, the Dexter Fletcher-directed Elton John biopic “Rocketman” is set to make its global debut in the festival.

Though one film that is noticeably missing in the announcement was Quentin Tarantino’s highly-anticipated film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” though Frémaux has mentioned that more films will be announced in the coming weeks. Given that “Hollywood” is still being edited, it could still make it to the festival.

The 72nd Cannes Film Festival is set to take place from May 14 to May 25. Here is the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival 2019:

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Atlantique
Bacarau
Frankie
A Hidden Life
It Must Be Heaven
Les Misérables
Little Joe
Matthias and Maxime
Oh Mercy
Parasite
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Sibyl
Sorry We Missed You
Pain and Glory
The Traitor
La Gomera
The Wild Goose Lake
The Young Ahmed (dir:
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Orion Pictures Releases the Official Trailer and Poster for “Child’s Play”

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Chucky is back and this time, it looks like he is technologically advanced, capable of controlling your smart homes and gadgets in the chilling new trailer for Child’s Play.”

“Child’s Play” is a contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic. The story follows Karen (Aubrey Plaza), a single mother who gifts her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature.

Norwegian filmmaker Lars Klevberg (Polaroid) directed the film, while Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury 2) wrote the script.

In addition to Plaza, the film co-stars Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, along with Mark Hamill who was confirmed last month to be the voice of Chucky.

Orion Pictures is set to release the film on June 21, 2019. Check out the new trailer below.

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Documentary: ‘What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’

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‘What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Lands in Movie Theaters Nationwide For One Night Only on May 13.

Fans will get a special look into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as the new documentary – “What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” – arrives in movie theaters across the country for one night only on May 13, 2019.

The film presents a fascinating in-depth look at the past, present and future of a series whose dark, edgy take on Gene Roddenberry’s vision was often misunderstood when it premiered but has grown into a beloved mainstay in the Star Trek franchise.

Featuring extensive new interviews with the cast and crew of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as well as newly remastered HD footage from the television series, “What We Left Behind” also focuses on the original writers of the series as they craft a brand-new episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, developing what would be the eighth-season premiere if the show were to return to the air today.
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