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entertainment23 days ago•395 min saved

Lillard admits regret over Scream return after Barrera firing over Israel-Gaza posts

Matthew Lillard said he was on the wrong side of history for returning to Scream after Melissa Barrera was fired in 2023 for Instagram posts about Israel amid the Israel-Gaza war, telling fans at a 30th‑anniversary screening that he felt ashamed and embarrassed; Barrera had starred in Scream 6 and was expected back for Scream 7 but was dropped, with Spyglass Media Group condemning antisemitism; the story also notes Macklemore’s recent backlash over pro-Palestinian remarks on Ed Sheeran’s tour as another example of consequences in celebrity activism.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #firing #israel-gaza-war

tv-and-movies23 days ago•16 min saved

Lillard Regrets Returning to Scream 7 After Barrera Firing

Matthew Lillard says he’s ashamed for returning to Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired for pro-Palestine statements in 2023, telling an audience that he should have spoken up for Barrera and for queer kids while criticizing the firing as brutal. Barrera responded by saying silence isn’t an option and condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia, highlighting the ongoing debate over politics and activism in Hollywood.

via Rolling Stone|

#hollywood-politics #matthew-lillard #melissa-barrera

entertainment23 days ago•3 min saved

Lillard Regrets Scream 7 Return, Backs Barrera Amid Firing Fallout

Matthew Lillard says he regrets returning for Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired for social posts about Israel and Palestine, admitting he was excited to come back but is ashamed for not standing with Barrera and believes she was on the right side of history. Barrera’s firing triggered behind-the-scenes changes and a shift back to Neve Campbell’s Sidney, with Scream 7 becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing but worst-received film.

via usatoday.com|

#casting-controversy #entertainment #israel-hamas-war

entertainment23 days ago•17 min saved

Lillard Says He's Embarrassed Returning to Scream 7 After Barrera's Exit

Matthew Lillard says in a TikTok Q&A that he’s embarrassed to reprise Stu Macher in Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera’s firing over her Palestine remarks, praising Barrera as on the right side of history and admitting he didn’t fully consider her journey when agreeing to return; Barrera’s exit helped shape the film’s cast shakeup, which also included Jenna Ortega’s departure and later Neve Campbell’s reentry into the franchise.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #israel-hamas-war #matthew-lillard

film24 days ago•18 min saved

Lillard Regrets Scream 7 Return Amid Barrera Firing Fallout

Matthew Lillard says he’s embarrassed to return as Stu Macher in Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired for pro‑Palestinian remarks, insisting Barrera was on the right side of history and that he should stand up for queer kids. Deadline’s exclusive had revealed his return to the franchise, which has been marked by controversy, protests, and other cast changes, including Neve Campbell’s reprise of her OG role.

via Deadline|

#deadline-hollywood #film #matthew-lillard

entertainment24 days ago•16 min saved

Lillard Regrets Scream 7 Role After Barrera Firing Over Gaza-Israel Commentary

Matthew Lillard says he’s ashamed for returning to Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise for social media posts criticizing Israel amid the Gaza war, calling what happened “brutal” and admitting he should have stood with Barrera—saying he blew it and is on the wrong side of history—even as he still appears in the film, which had opened strongly and sparked controversy and protests surrounding Barrera’s firing.

via Variety|

#entertainment #gaza-war #israel

movies3 months ago•18 min saved

Scary Movie 6’s Ending Was Rewritten Time and Again for a Meta, Franchise-Claiming Finale

The ending of Scary Movie 6 was rewritten multiple times during photography, ultimately revealing Ray and Shorty as Ghostface killers who reclaim the franchise in a meta finale inspired by recent Scream trends. Earlier cuts tied up characters differently and even tested a Shorty death; audience reactions spurred further changes, with the team adding a house-fire nod and aiming for a bigger laugh and sharper satire. Some of the alternate endings may appear on home release.

via Gizmodo|

#ghostface #michael-tiddes #movies

movies5 months ago•16 min saved

Barrera Calls Scream 7 Cast 'Scabs' After Firing Fallout

Melissa Barrera tells Variety that Scream 7’s returning cast are 'scabs' after she was fired over Gaza comments; she notes the upheaval—new director, new star, and Neve Campbell's return—while accusing the film of nostalgia-baiting and questioning its reported box office, though she remains grateful to the earlier directors.

via Gizmodo|

#firing #melissa-barrera #movies

entertainment6 months ago•3 min saved

Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Box-Office Record, Surpassing $200M Worldwide

Scream 7 becomes the franchise’s first film to cross $200 million worldwide, reaching $204 million after its fifth weekend (domestic $118.6M, international $85.4M). It opened with $97 million globally, but domestically dropped 73% in weekend two, while overseas markets helped steady its total. Critics were mixed (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) though audiences were more positive (75% RT), signaling a continued future for the series and a potential Scream 8 with cautious budgeting.

via SlashFilm|

#box-office #entertainment #horror-franchise

entertainment6 months ago•17 min saved

Hoover Romance Debut Delivers Strong Opening as Reminders of Him Tops Box Office

Universal’s Reminders of Him opened to $18.2 million domestically from 3,402 theaters and about $10 million overseas, for a global start of $28.2 million against a $25 million budget, underscoring demand for Hoover adaptations. The Bride! fell about 70% in its second weekend to roughly $2.1 million, Undertone debuted with $9.3 million, and Scream 7 remains a top earner with $107 million domestic and $176.9 million worldwide, while Hoppers held No.1 with $28.5 million. Industry watchers anticipate continued appetite for adult romance and look ahead to upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary and Verity.

via Variety|

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entertainment7 months ago•25 min saved

Michelle Randolph Reveals Scream 7 Opening Kill, Stunt Work, and Landman Season 3 Tease

In a Hollywood Reporter interview, Michelle Randolph discusses filming Scream 7’s brutal opening kill and performing most of her own stunts, shares thoughts on meeting Drew Barrymore, and previews what’s ahead for Landman season 3 and a potential Ainsley spin-off, alongside her work on 1923.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#1923 #entertainment #landman

filmbox-office7 months ago•16 min saved

Hoppers Opens Strong as The Bride! Flounders at Debut

Pixar’s Hoppers opens Friday with $13.2M to lead the box office, with a projected $40M+ weekend as family fare remains scarce; Scream 7 drops to second with about $3.5M on Friday and a three-day around $16.3M; Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! debuts to roughly $3M on Friday, with weekend forecasts as low as $6.7M against a $90M budget; Wuthering Heights and GOAT round out the top five as the industry tracks staying power and competition for family audiences.

via Variety|

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entertainment7 months ago•3 min saved

Pixar’s Hoppers to Lead a Quiet March Box Office Weekend

Pixar’s Hoppers is forecast to open $40–$50 million to lead the March weekend, buoyed by stellar early reviews (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong family interest ahead of the Super Mario Galaxy release. Scream 7 is tracking for $25–$33 million in its second weekend, riding nostalgia but hampered by a 31% RT score and a B- Cinemascore that could temper momentum. The Bride! from Warner Bros. aims for $10–$15 million as a niche, period-piece thriller led by Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley, a riskier bet that could pay off with a devoted audience or fade quickly. The article also discusses Pixar’s post-pandemic original performance, franchise dynamics, and the challenges of non-sequel fare in Q1.

via Boxoffice Pro|

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entertainment7 months ago•37 min saved

Scream 7 Opens with Franchise-Record $64.1M Debut

Scream 7 opened with a franchise-record $64.1 million domestic debut and has grossed about $97.2 million globally on a $45 million budget, aided by Neve Campbell’s return; despite mixed reviews (34% Rotten Tomatoes, B- CinemaScore), the film beats Scream VI’s previous opening and signals solid profitability amid a competitive weekend and Paramount/Spyglass’s broader strategic context.

via Yahoo|

#box-office #domestic-debut #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•16 min saved

Scream 7 Sets Franchise Opening Record as Wuthering Heights Eyes $200M Global

Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $97.2 million worldwide (about $33.1M overseas and $64.1M domestic), boosted by premium formats like Imax, while Wuthering Heights is tracking toward $200 million globally after three weekends with roughly $192 million earned ($119.7M overseas and $72.3M in North America); GOAT is also contributing to Warner Bros.’ strong hold on the global box office with about $130.5 million worldwide.

via Variety|

#box-office #entertainment #global-box-office