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box-office1 month ago•19 min saved

Disclosure Day Roars to No. 1 as Masters of the Universe Stumbles

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opened No. 1 with $44 million at 3,824 theaters, topping estimates and kicking off a roughly $93 million global start (about $48.9 million overseas) as the film, produced for about $115 million with an $80 million marketing spend, eyes a breakeven near $300 million worldwide. In contrast, Masters of the Universe plunged about 71% in its second weekend to $8.6 million, underscoring weak turnout for the $200 million adventure, while Obsession held solid with $19 million in its fifth weekend to stay in second and Backrooms added $12 million in its third weekend. The overall summer box office is modestly ahead of last year but trails 2019’s pre-pandemic pace.

via Variety|

#box-office #disclosure-day #masters-of-the-universe

entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

Spielberg Bets on an Original Summer Hit With Disclosure Day

Steven Spielberg’s original summer thriller Disclosure Day (budget around $115M) opens June 12 with early projections near $35M, a modest start for a high-budget film. Universal is backing a late, Spielberg-centric marketing push to differentiate it from IP-heavy fare, hoping strong reviews and word-of-mouth sustain ticket sales through the summer. With theaters taking about half of box office and roughly $80M in marketing, the movie would likely need around $300M worldwide to be profitable.

via Variety|

#box-office #disclosure-day #emily-blunt

entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Sparks Strong Early Buzz for Summer Release

Early reactions to Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day are largely glowing, praising its mystery and emotional scope. Industry tracking suggests a strong $35 million opening weekend for Universal as buzz builds ahead of the June 12 release, with standout performances noted from Emily Blunt and a starry ensemble.

via Dark Horizons|

#box-office #disclosure-day #emily-blunt

film1 month ago•43 min saved

Spielberg's Disclosure Day Sparks Early Praise as His Best in Two Decades

Early reactions to Disclosure Day hail Spielberg’s return to sci‑fi as critics call it his best film in 20 years; the blockbuster stars Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt as a whistleblower and his magnetic partner who uncover a government cover‑up of extraterrestrial life, with UK release on June 10. Critics praised its blend of chase thriller, romance and mystery and lauded Spielberg’s direction and Blunt’s performance, drawing comparisons to E.T. and Close Encounters.

via NME|

#disclosure-day #emily-blunt #film

film1 month ago•17 min saved

Disclosure Day Draws Early Raves as Spielberg Delivers His Best Film in Years

Early social-media responses to Spielberg’s Disclosure Day are predominantly glowing, praising its funny, mysterious tone and calling it Spielberg’s best film in two decades, with standout work from Emily Blunt and a celebrated John Williams score. Critics describe it as a dense, high-energy mix of chase, romance, and sci‑fi mystery—anime Raiders‑level ambition—and note the new trailer dropping ahead of its June 12 theatrical opening.

via Deadline|

#disclosure-day #emily-blunt #film

entertainment2 months ago•19 min saved

Hollywood’s Summer 2026 Test: Do Superheroes, Star Wars, and Spielberg Deliver

Variety lays out five burning questions for the 2026 summer slate: can superhero franchises rebound with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Supergirl, will Star Wars stay theatrical or pivot to TV, will Disney’s Moana live-action remake land with families, and how Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and Nolan’s The Odyssey perform alongside indie counterprogramming; the answers will shape Hollywood’s spending and strategy as audiences’ tastes continue to evolve post-pandemic.

via Variety|

#box-office #entertainment #spielberg

film5 months ago•19 min saved

The 70s Filmmaking Rebellion That Still Shapes Hollywood

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg broke free from the studio system in the 1970s, building independent ventures that produced landmark hits (The Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, E.T.) and transformed Hollywood’s power dynamics; the piece argues their fight for creative autonomy inspired a new generation while inviting later executives to imitate and co‑opt their methods, a pattern echoed today as filmmakers seek ownership within a tentpole/IP‑dominated era.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#1970s-cinema #autonomy #coppola

entertainment11 months ago•9 min saved

Reevaluating Spielberg’s ‘AI’ in Today’s Context

Revisiting Spielberg's 2001 film 'AI: Artificial Intelligence' reveals that, while the film's depiction of AI feels more plausible today, its storytelling and themes seem more disjointed and less impactful than when it was first released, raising questions about its relevance and the nature of artificial and human intelligence.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #entertainment #film-review

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"David Leitch in Talks to Direct 2025 'Jurassic World' Sequel"

Filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct the next Jurassic World movie, set to be released on July 2, 2025, with David Koepp writing the script and Steven Spielberg executive producing. The film is expected to launch a "new Jurassic era" and may not involve characters from the previous Jurassic World movies or the original Jurassic Park saga. Leitch, known for action films like Deadpool 2 and Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw, has become a go-to director for Universal.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#david-leitch #entertainment #jurassic-world

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Netflix Series Unveils Mysterious UFO Sightings in Spielberg's Village"

A spoof road sign featuring a spaceship warning about UFOs has appeared in the village of Broad Haven in Pembrokeshire, which is known for its mysterious sightings and is featured in a Steven Spielberg Netflix series called Encounters. The sign has since been taken down as the council was not approached for consent. The village gained international attention in 1977 when 16 schoolchildren claimed to have witnessed a UFO, and their story is now being told in a documentary produced by Spielberg's company.

via BBC|

#broad-haven #encounters #entertainment

travel3 years ago•4 min saved

Obamas and Spielberg visit Montserrat monastery after Springsteen concert, Michelle shows off tambourine skills and becomes backup singer.

Barack and Michelle Obama, along with Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw, visited the Montserrat monastery in Catalonia, Spain, the day after attending a Bruce Springsteen concert. The former president and first lady shook hands with tourists and admired the Black Madonna statue inside the monastery. The group has been exploring Barcelona, visiting cultural sites such as the Sagrada Familia Basilica and the Picasso Museum, and dining at highly-rated restaurants. Michelle Obama surprised fans by going on stage with Springsteen's wife and bandmate during the concert.

via Daily Mail|

#barcelona #montserrat-monastery #obama