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awards8 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|

#awards #curry-barker #focus-features

awards8 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|

#awards #curry-barker #focus-features

film9 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|

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

film10 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|

#anything-but-ghosts #blumhouse #curry-barker

film10 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

film10 days ago•13 min saved

Andrew Scott's 'Elsinore' Premieres in Theaters as Awards Season Contender

Focus Features releases 'Elsinore' on November 20, 2026, starring Andrew Scott as Ian Charleson. The film depicts Charleson's final Hamlet performance at London's National Theatre while battling AIDS. It won the International People's Choice Award at TIFF and is considered a major awards contender.

via indiewire.com|

#andrew-scott #elsinore #film

film10 days ago•14 min saved

Andrew Scott's 'Elsinore' Secures Wide Release and Awards Buzz

Focus Features has acquired US distribution rights for 'Elsinore,' a biographical drama starring Andrew Scott as late actor Ian Charleson. Directed by Simon Stone and written by Stephen Beresford, the film chronicles Charleson's final performance as Hamlet at London's National Theatre while battling AIDS. The movie, which also stars Olivia Colman, is set to open in US theaters on November 20, 2026, following strong festival reception.

via Variety|

#andrew-scott #elsinore #film

movies10 days ago•13 min saved

The Uprising Hits Digital After Box Office Struggles

Paul Greengrass’s historical drama The Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield, is now available for digital purchase and rental. The film, which rebrands the 1381 Peasants' Revolt as a Robin Hood origin story, follows a plague-surviving ploughman who leads a rebellion against King Richard II. Despite a marketing pivot that emphasized the Robin Hood connection, the movie underperformed at the box office, opening to just $3.25 million in North America. Physical releases on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD are scheduled for November 3, featuring deleted scenes and production featurettes.

via Gizmodo|

#andrew-garfield #focus-features #home-release

film12 days ago•13 min saved

Eggers' 'Werwulf' Trailer Unveils Historical Horror and Lunar Scavenger Hunt

Focus Features released the second trailer for Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' on September 26, 2026, coinciding with the Harvest Moon. The film, set in 13th-century England, stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a man afflicted with lycanthropy, alongside Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe. Eggers described the project as his darkest work yet, inspired by historical accounts of extreme taboo behaviors. To promote the film, the studio launched an alternate reality game featuring 24-hour scavenger hunts tied to each full moon leading up to the December 25 release.

via IndieWire|

#aaron-taylor-johnson #film #focus-features

film12 days ago

Eggers' 'Werwulf' Trailer Debuts with Lunar-Themed Scavenger Hunt

Focus Features released the second trailer for Robert Eggers' upcoming horror film 'Werwulf' on September 26, 2026, coinciding with the Harvest Moon. The film, set in 13th-century England, stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe and is scheduled for a December 25 theatrical release. Alongside the trailer, the studio launched an alternate reality game requiring fans to solve monthly puzzles within 24-hour windows tied to full moons.

via Bloody Disgusting|

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film13 days ago•12 min saved

Eggers' 'Werwulf' Unveils Second Trailer and Lunar Scavenger Hunt

Focus Features released the second trailer for Robert Eggers' upcoming horror film, Werwulf, on September 26, 2026. The release coincided with the Harvest Moon, continuing a marketing strategy that aligns promotional drops with lunar phases. The film, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe, is set in 13th-century England and explores themes of lycanthropy and damnation. It is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on December 25. Alongside the trailer, the studio launched an alternate reality game requiring fans to solve puzzles within 24-hour windows tied to each full moon.

via Gizmodo|

#aaron-taylor-johnson #film #focus-features

film13 days ago•8 min saved

Focus Features Unveils 'Werwulf' Trailer and Lunar Scavenger Hunt Ahead of Christmas Release

Focus Features released the second trailer for Robert Eggers' horror film 'Werwulf' on September 26, 2026, coinciding with a full moon. The film, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe, is set in 13th-century England and explores lycanthropy. It opens in theaters on December 25. Simultaneously, the studio launched an alternate reality game called 'DevourethAllMankynde.com,' which requires users to solve monthly puzzles within 24-hour windows to win prizes.

via A.V. Club|

#aaron-taylor-johnson #film #focus-features

film16 days ago•10 min saved

Eggers to Direct Period-Accurate 'Romeo and Juliet' for Focus Features

Robert Eggers is set to direct a new adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' for Focus Features, following a competitive bidding war. The project, which will feature dialogue in Old English, is slated to follow his upcoming film 'Werwulf' and continues his long-standing partnership with the studio.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment25 days ago•16 min saved

Box Office Bomb After Robin Hood Pivot: The Uprising Fails to Deliver

Focus Features’ The Uprising opened to just $3.25 million from 2,068 North American theaters after a marketing pivot that framed it as a Robin Hood origin story. The $20 million historical drama, starring Andrew Garfield, carried hefty promotional costs (about $11 million for domestic rights plus marketing). With a B- CinemaScore and weak debut, early word-of-mouth looks poor, signaling a likely loss for Focus despite the campaign’s Robin Hood tie-in and the movie’s setup for a potential sequel.

via IndieWire|

#andrew-garfield #box-office #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•7 min saved

Inde Navarrette Sparks Focus Features’ Oscar Campaign for Obsession

Focus Features has kicked off an Oscar push for Obsession, targeting Inde Navarrette for Best Actress and pursuing nominations across Best Picture plus directing, original screenplay and editing, as the film rides strong summer buzz. Made for about $750,000, Obsession has reportedly grossed over $500 million worldwide, though a profit-participation lawsuit against producers adds a complicating note. The roundup also previews Being Heumann, The Beast trailer with Samuel L. Jackson, and updates on The Batman: Part II’s release timeline.

via A.V. Club|

#best-actress #entertainment #focus-features