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Paramount Sets New Longlegs Feature With Nicolas Cage Returning
entertainment1 month ago

Paramount Sets New Longlegs Feature With Nicolas Cage Returning

Paramount Pictures has acquired rights to a new feature set in the Longlegs universe, with Nicolas Cage set to star and produce the follow-up. Original writer-director Osgood Perkins will write, direct, and produce the film, with producers Brian Kavanaugh Jones, Perkins and Chris Ferguson (Phobos), and Dave Caplan (C2) attached. The movie will stay in the same Longlegs universe as the 2024 Neon release, which opened strongly at $22.6 million; Neon still holds a first-look deal with Perkins and his team.

via Deadline|
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Paramount Develops New Longlegs Horror Installment With Cage & Perkins
entertainment1 month ago

Paramount Develops New Longlegs Horror Installment With Cage & Perkins

Paramount Pictures has picked up a new Longlegs project from Osgood Perkins, who will write, direct, and produce, with Nicolas Cage set to star and produce; it’s described as a standalone entry in the Longlegs universe rather than a sequel, with Neon stepping aside as the project moves to Paramount’s horror-focused slate. Producers include Brian Kavanaugh Jones, Chris Ferguson, and Dave Caplan.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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"‘Longlegs’: The Summer’s Breakout Horror Sensation"
entertainment1 year ago

"‘Longlegs’: The Summer’s Breakout Horror Sensation"

The horror film "Longlegs," directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, became a surprise box office hit, earning $22.6 million in its opening weekend. The film's success is attributed to a clever marketing campaign by distributor Neon, which included cryptic trailers and viral tactics. This achievement marks a significant win for indie films in a summer dominated by big-budget blockbusters.

via Variety|
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"‘Longlegs’: The Horror Hit Sparking Debate and Praise"
entertainment1 year ago

"‘Longlegs’: The Horror Hit Sparking Debate and Praise"

The horror movie "Longlegs," starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, has unexpectedly topped the box office with a $22.6 million debut, surpassing the high-budget "Fly Me to the Moon." Set in 1990s Oregon, the film features Monroe as an FBI agent tracking a serial killer, played by Cage. Despite being filmed in Canada, the movie's Oregon references have amused local audiences. Directed by Osgood Perkins, "Longlegs" has been compared to "The Silence of the Lambs" for the current era.

via OregonLive|
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"Guillermo del Toro and Osgood Perkins Discuss the Impact and Ending of 'Longlegs'"
entertainment1 year ago

"Guillermo del Toro and Osgood Perkins Discuss the Impact and Ending of 'Longlegs'"

Guillermo del Toro praised Osgood Perkins' horror film "Longlegs," which stars Maika Monroe as an FBI agent and Nicolas Cage as a Satanic serial killer. The film opened with over $22 million at the box office and has become a viral hit. Del Toro commended Perkins for staying true to his unique style and highlighted Cage's performance. However, filmmaker Paul Schrader criticized the horror genre's limitations for serious storytelling.

via IndieWire|
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"Longlegs" Breaks Records with $22M+ Opening, Director Reveals Secrets
entertainment1 year ago

"Longlegs" Breaks Records with $22M+ Opening, Director Reveals Secrets

NEON's horror film Longlegs achieved a record-breaking $22.6 million opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing debut for an original horror movie this year and the biggest opening for an independent horror film in a decade. Directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, the film's success highlights NEON's growing influence in the horror genre and the effectiveness of targeted online marketing.

via Bloody Disgusting|
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"Despicable Me 4 Dominates Box Office, Longlegs Breaks Records"
entertainment1 year ago

"Despicable Me 4 Dominates Box Office, Longlegs Breaks Records"

Neon’s horror thriller Longlegs, directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, set a new box office record for the studio with a $22.6 million domestic opening, the biggest for an original horror movie this year. Despite mixed reviews, the film's strong marketing campaign paid off, though it still came in second to Despicable Me 4, which continues to dominate the box office.

via Gizmodo|
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"Longlegs' Stuns Box Office with Record $22M+ Debut"
entertainment1 year ago

"Longlegs' Stuns Box Office with Record $22M+ Debut"

"Longlegs" surprised with a $22.6 million opening, outperforming expectations and placing second behind "Despicable Me 4," which led the box office with $44.65 million. "Fly Me to the Moon" underperformed, debuting in fifth place with $10 million. "Sing Sing" had a strong limited release, earning $137,000 in four theaters. Overall, the weekend saw healthy box office numbers with five films grossing $10 million or more.

via IndieWire|
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'Despicable Me 4' Dominates Box Office, Franchise Hits $5 Billion Milestone
entertainment1 year ago

'Despicable Me 4' Dominates Box Office, Franchise Hits $5 Billion Milestone

"Despicable Me 4" continues to dominate the North American box office, adding $44.7 million in its second week. The horror film "Longlegs" had a strong debut, earning $22.6 million and outperforming the $100 million romantic comedy "Fly Me to the Moon," which made $10 million. "Longlegs" achieved the best opening for indie distributor Neon and an R-rated film this year. Other notable releases include "Inside Out 2" and "A Quiet Place: Day One." The box office is down 16.1% from last year but showing signs of recovery.

via The Associated Press|
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"Despicable Me 4 Dominates Box Office, Longlegs Surprises with Record Debut"
entertainment1 year ago

"Despicable Me 4 Dominates Box Office, Longlegs Surprises with Record Debut"

Despicable Me 4 held the top spot at the weekend box office with $44.65M, while the horror film Longlegs surprised with a strong $22.6M debut. Inside Out 2 continued its successful run, earning $20.8M. Fly Me to the Moon, despite star power, opened to a modest $10M. The Despicable Me/Minions franchise surpassed $5 billion globally, making it the first animated franchise to achieve this milestone.

via Boxoffice Pro|
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"‘Longlegs’ Dominates Box Office with Record-Breaking $22M Debut"
entertainment1 year ago

"‘Longlegs’ Dominates Box Office with Record-Breaking $22M Debut"

"Longlegs," an occult horror mystery starring Nicolas Cage, opened to $22.6 million, surpassing the $10 million debut of the high-budget rom-com "Fly Me to the Moon." Despite its success, "Longlegs" couldn't dethrone "Despicable Me 4," which led the box office with $44.6 million. Produced and marketed on a modest budget, "Longlegs" benefited from strong reviews and a viral marketing campaign. Meanwhile, "Fly Me to the Moon," financed by Apple Original Films, aims to gain traction on Apple TV+ despite its underwhelming theatrical performance.

via Variety|
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