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awards19 days ago•7 min saved

Focus Features Files Horror Hit 'Obsession' as Comedy for Golden Globes

Focus Features has submitted the horror film 'Obsession' for the Golden Globes musical or comedy categories, a move that defies expectations given the film's violent plot. The $750,000 production has grossed over $500 million worldwide, catapulting star Inde Navarrette to A-list status. This strategic decision aims to position Navarrette for acting awards while avoiding the crowded drama category, though it places her in direct competition with Julianne Moore. Official nominations for the 84th Golden Globes are scheduled for December 7, 2026.

via A.V. Club|

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awards20 days ago•16 min saved

Focus Features Files 'Obsession' as Comedy, Igniting Golden Globes Debate

Focus Features has submitted the horror hit 'Obsession' for the Golden Globes musical/comedy categories, defying expectations that it would be entered as a drama. The $750,000 film, which grossed over $500 million, is now set to compete against titles like 'The Debut' and 'Wild Horse Nine.'

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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film21 days ago•15 min saved

Focus Features Dates Curry Barker's 'Anything But Ghosts' for May 2027

Focus Features has set a May 7, 2027 release date for 'Anything But Ghosts,' the horror-comedy follow-up to Curry Barker's breakout hit 'Obsession.' The film, co-written and starred by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson, follows wannabe ghosthunters and is set in the same universe as its predecessor. With a budget of approximately $5 million, it aims to capitalize on the massive success of 'Obsession,' which grossed over $500 million worldwide.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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film21 days ago•13 min saved

Curry Barker's 'Anything But Ghosts' Locked for May 2027 Release

Focus Features and Blumhouse have set a May 7, 2027, release date for 'Anything But Ghosts,' the horror-comedy follow-up to Curry Barker's breakout hit 'Obsession.' The film, co-written and starred by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson, follows wannabe ghosthunters in a story set within the same universe as its predecessor. With a reported budget of approximately $5 million, the project aims to capitalize on the massive box office success of 'Obsession,' which grossed over $519 million worldwide against a budget of less than $1 million.

via Variety|

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film21 days ago•16 min saved

Curry Barker's 'Anything But Ghosts' Set for May 2027 Release

Focus Features has set a May 7, 2027 release date for 'Anything But Ghosts,' the follow-up to Curry Barker's hit 'Obsession.' The film, co-written and starred by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson, follows wannabe ghosthunters and is set in the same universe as its predecessor. With a budget of approximately $5 million, it aims to capitalize on the massive success of 'Obsession,' which grossed over $500 million worldwide.

via Deadline|

#anything-but-ghosts #box-office #curry-barker

film1 month ago•12 min saved

Obsession's $500M Run Sparks Industry Shifts and Equity Debates

Curry Barker’s horror film Obsession has grossed over $500 million globally on a $750,000 budget, becoming a cultural phenomenon. The film’s success has transformed the careers of its director and star, Inde Navarrette, while sparking debates about crew compensation and the viability of low-budget horror in Hollywood.

via Deadline|

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film-and-media1 month ago•5 min saved

Focus Features Launches Sweeping Oscar Campaign for Indie Horror Hit Obsession

Focus Features has initiated a comprehensive Academy Awards campaign for the horror film Obsession, which grossed over $500 million worldwide on a sub-$1 million budget. The distributor is campaigning star Inde Navarrette for Best Actress and director Curry Barker for Best Director, Original Screenplay, and Film Editing. The film also faces a Golden Globes category decision and a lawsuit regarding profit participation.

via A.V. Club|

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film1 month ago•10 min saved

Focus Features Launches Sweeping Oscar Campaign for 'Obsession' Amid Backlash Against Star Inde Navarrette

Focus Features has confirmed a full-scale Academy Awards campaign for the horror hit 'Obsession,' led by a Best Actress push for star Inde Navarrette. The film, which grossed over $505 million on a $750,000 budget, is also positioning writer-director Curry Barker as a triple threat in director, screenplay, and editing categories. While the studio bets on Navarrette's breakout performance to drive the campaign, online discourse has turned hostile toward her due to her recent casting in a Marvel X-Men film, creating a polarized cultural backdrop for the awards season.

via Variety|

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legal1 month ago•3 min saved

Producer Sues Tea Shop Over Alleged Exclusion From 'Obsession' Profits

Leonora Ann Darby has sued Tea Shop Productions co-founders James Harris and Mark Lane in California, alleging they breached a 2024 agreement by excluding her from net profits on the horror hit 'Obsession.' Darby claims she acted as lead producer, rescuing the film’s edit and post-production, but was denied her promised one-third share despite the movie grossing over $500 million. The lawsuit, filed August 28, seeks a full accounting and damages, while defendants have not responded.

via TheWrap|

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legal1 month ago•13 min saved

Producer Darby Sues Tea Shop for Withholding Share of $510M 'Obsession' Profits

Leonora Ann Darby has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Tea Shop Productions and its co-founders, James Harris and Mark Lane, alleging they denied her a promised one-third share of the net profits from the horror hit 'Obsession.' The film, which grossed over $510 million worldwide on a budget under $800,000, was a major success for Focus Features. Darby claims she was treated as a subordinate despite an agreement for equal producer status and compensation. The lawsuit seeks an accounting of profits and unpaid wages, noting that Darby received only a single $300,000 payment. The complaint highlights her role in rescuing the film's production and distribution, including its sale to Focus Features at the Toronto Film Festival.

via Deadline|

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business1 month ago•12 min saved

Producer Sues Tea Shop Over 'Obsession' Profit Dispute

Leonora Ann Darby has sued Tea Shop Productions co-founders James Harris and Mark Lane, alleging they breached a 2024 agreement to share net profits from the hit horror film 'Obsession.' Darby claims she rescued the film's production and editing but was excluded from financial participation despite the movie's massive success.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Curry Barker's 'Obsession' Character Nikki Joins Halloween Horror Nights in Interactive Roaming Role

Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Hollywood will feature a roaming, interactive appearance of Nikki Freeman from Curry Barker's film 'Obsession' starting September 3. Creative director John Murdy confirmed the addition, which uses traditional actors rather than scare performers, allowing guests to engage with the character using a password system. The experience, inspired by a fan video and Barker's own interest, will include a phone number for a special message from Barker. This marks a new approach for HHN, blending film dialogue with park-wide exploration, similar to previous collaborations like 'Hostel' and 'Terrifier'.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Micro-budget horror 'Obsession' shatters records with $501.5M global haul

The low-budget horror film 'Obsession' has surpassed $500 million in global box office revenue, becoming the first original theatrical release of the 2020s to achieve this milestone. Produced for just $750,000, the film outperforms major franchises and overtakes Pixar's 'Elemental' as the highest-grossing original movie of the post-pandemic era. Its success has propelled lead actress Inde Navarrette into Marvel's 'X-Men' and secured a new 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' project for director Curry Barker.

via CBC|

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box-office1 month ago•2 min saved

Focus Features' 'Obsession' Crosses $500M, Becoming Top-Grossing Original Film of the Decade

Focus Features' horror film 'Obsession' has surpassed $500 million in global box office revenue, becoming the highest-grossing original film of the 2020s. The movie, which opened with a modest $17.1 million domestic launch, defied industry norms by maintaining strong weekly earnings for six weeks, ultimately grossing $263.4 million in the U.S. and $238.1 million overseas. It has overtaken Pixar's 'Elemental' as the top original film since the pandemic. The success has led to a new project for director Curry Barker and major casting roles for stars Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in upcoming Marvel and Universal franchises.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Obsession Goes Home: How to Stream Curry Barker’s Horror Hit

Curry Barker’s horror film Obsession has dominated theaters, crossing $200M globally and becoming Focus Features’ top earner; as it expands to home video, Obsession drops on PVOD today (June 30) for digital purchase or rental on Prime Video and Apple TV, priced at $24.99 to buy or $19.99 to rent; a Peacock release date is expected but none announced yet.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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