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Fossils from Venezuela show ancient anacondas were about 4–5 meters long soon after appearing ~12.4 million years ago, and their size stayed largely unchanged through the Miocene, unlike other giants that disappeared; researchers used vertebrae measurements and ancestral state reconstruction to confirm the finding.
A reimagined version of the 1997 film 'Anaconda' directed by Tom Gormican features a comedic, meta approach with cameos from original stars Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, and includes behind-the-scenes struggles like destroyed sets and playful Hollywood satire, aiming to deliver a fun, adventurous movie for a broad audience.
'Marty Supreme,' starring Timothée Chalamet, nearly outperformed 'Anaconda' at the Christmas Eve box office, with both films opening nationwide. 'Marty Supreme' has received critical acclaim and strong early per-location averages, while 'Anaconda' is more commercial but less well-reviewed. 'Avatar 3' remains the top earner globally, surpassing $500 million, with other films like 'Zootopia 2' also performing well during the holiday season.
Tom Gormican, director of the 2025 film 'Anaconda,' explains how a last-minute cameo by Jennifer Lopez was achieved through late-stage reshoots and the film's meta, genre-blending approach, which reimagines the 1997 snake movie with humor and horror elements. The film features surprise appearances from legacy actors and reflects on the industry's reliance on IP and reboots, with Gormican expressing hope for more original filmmaking in the future.
Christmas Eve box office reached over $27 million, a 5% increase from 2024, led by 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' with over $10 million. Other notable releases include 'Marty Supreme' and 'Anaconda,' which previewed around $2 million each. Despite rainy weather, theaters remained open, and the overall holiday weekend is expected to see strong performances, with 'Avatar 3' projected to earn around $75 million over four days.
Several films including 'Anaconda', 'Marty Supreme', and 'Song Sung Blue' are releasing on Christmas Day, offering a mix of comedy, drama, and heartfelt stories for holiday moviegoers.
The weekend box office forecast for December 26-28, 2025, predicts Avatar: Fire and Ash will lead with $40-50M, followed by the new release Anaconda with $20-30M, and David with $15-20M, with potential for Marty Supreme to impact the rankings depending on its performance.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is expected to earn $75M over the Christmas holiday, while other new releases like 'Anaconda', 'Marty Supreme', and 'Song Sung Blue' are opening. The 2025 box office is projected to fall short of $9 billion, with a slight increase from 2024, and is expected to rebound in 2026 with major blockbusters. The holiday period is crucial for moviegoing, especially on Christmas Day and the weekend.
The 2025 reboot of Anaconda, directed by Tom Gormican, is a poorly executed meta-comedy that fails to capture the horror or entertainment of the original, with uninspired humor, subpar effects, and a confusing tone, making it a disappointing remake.
A new 'Anaconda' film, directed by Tommy Gormican, reimagines the 1997 creature feature as a self-aware comedy and industry satire, but struggles with balancing humor and horror, resulting in a clumsy, less-than-funny remake that lacks the original's campy charm.
'Avatar 3' is expected to dominate the Christmas box office, while new holiday releases like 'Marty Supreme,' 'Song Sung Blue,' and 'Anaconda' aim to attract diverse audiences. Despite a slight decline in 'Avatar' franchise earnings, it is projected to stay at the top through the holiday season, with other films offering varied genres and modest opening expectations. Overall, the box office is slightly ahead of last year but still below pre-pandemic levels, with concerns about whether holiday releases can boost annual revenues.
Ice Cube revealed he will make a cameo in the upcoming comedy film 'Anaconda,' nearly 30 years after his original role, as part of a meta remake where Jack Black and Paul Rudd recreate the classic 1997 movie set in the Amazon.
Sony released a trailer for a new 'Anaconda' film starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, which is a reimagining of the 1997 snake horror movie but not a direct remake. The film follows friends remaking their favorite movie who encounter real danger in the jungle, and is set for release on December 25, 2025.
Michael Paul Brown, accused of killing four people in an Anaconda bar, was captured after evading law enforcement for a week in Montana's mountainous terrain. Brown, a military veteran with a history of mental illness, was found armed near the Ranch Bar and is now in custody, pending charges.
A mass shooting in Anaconda, Montana, has left the community in fear and grief, with authorities actively searching for the armed suspect, Michael Paul Brown, leading to widespread lockdowns, event cancellations, and heightened security measures in the small town.