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Cannes Director Seeks Hollywood Comeback as 2026 Fest Goes On
entertainment15 days ago

Cannes Director Seeks Hollywood Comeback as 2026 Fest Goes On

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux acknowledged Hollywood’s absence from the 2026 festival but expressed hope that studio films will return to premiere at Cannes, noting studios’ own release strategies post‑COVID and post‑strikes. He said some projects were discussed (e.g., Universal’s Fast & Furious 25th‑anniversary event) but nothing was guaranteed, and despite fewer Hollywood premieres the lineup still features U.S. titles, with the industry urged to stay patient as it reconfigures.

via Deadline|
#cannes#entertainment#film-festival
Michael Jackson Biopic Aims for a $150 Million Global Kickoff
box-office1 month ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Aims for a $150 Million Global Kickoff

Lionsgate’s Michael, a Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson, is tracking for a $150 million worldwide debut on a $200 million production budget, with international rights handled by Universal (Kino handling Japan). Domestic release spans about 3,900 theaters (including 1,600 IMAX), while overseas预测 put the foreign haul at roughly $75–80 million across 82 markets; Korea is delayed to May 13 and Japan follows in June. The project was re-shot after removing a Jackson accuser storyline; Rotten Tomatoes was around 33% at press time, but fan anticipation and solid presales in key markets suggest a strong start. If the film lands, it could set a new opening benchmark for a music-artist biopic, surpassing Straight Outta Compton and Bohemian Rhapsody.

via Deadline|
#box-office#jaafar-jackson#lionsgate
Spielberg Praises Universal’s 45-Day Window at CinemaCon, Teases ‘Disclosure Day’
entertainment1 month ago

Spielberg Praises Universal’s 45-Day Window at CinemaCon, Teases ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg lauded NBCUniversal’s 45-day exclusive theatrical window at CinemaCon and teased a potential extension to 60 days, while promoting his upcoming thriller Disclosure Day about extraterrestrial life. He received the Motion Picture Association’s America 250 Award from MPA chief Charlie Rivkin during his first CinemaCon appearance, underscoring the industry’s support for exclusive windows.

via Deadline|
#45-day-theatrical-window#cinemacon#disclosure-day
Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $600 Million Globally in Second Weekend
entertainment1 month ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $600 Million Globally in Second Weekend

Illumination and Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie is enjoying a strong second weekend, surpassing $300 million domestically and $600 million worldwide—the first Hollywood release this year to hit either milestone—with an estimated $308.1 million domestic and about $327 million overseas from 81 markets, while Project Hail Mary remains a top performer in its fourth weekend.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#entertainment#film
Mario Galaxy Movie Adds AI-Training Disclaimer in Credits
entertainment1 month ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Adds AI-Training Disclaimer in Credits

Universal’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ends with a disclaimer stating the film cannot be used to train AI, part of a broader trend of AI-related warnings from Universal. Executives from Illumination and Nintendo discuss AI as a tool but emphasize human creativity, while Nintendo has been weighing AI internally for development. The movie has grossed over $400 million, and Nintendo’s live-action The Legend of Zelda film is planned for 2027 with Sony Pictures, with Universal not involved.

via GameSpot|
#ai#entertainment#movie
Gosling Signs On for The Daniels’ Secret Universal Project
film2 months ago

Gosling Signs On for The Daniels’ Secret Universal Project

Ryan Gosling is set to star in Universal Pictures’ untitled secret project directed by The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), with Playgrounds’ Kwan and Jonathan Wang producing. Production is slated to start this summer in Los Angeles, marking the duo’s first feature since Everything Everywhere All at Once. The project remains under wraps as development continues.

via Deadline|
#daniels#film#gosling
Universal Bets on Longer Theatrical Runs With a 45-Day Window for 2027 Releases
box-office2 months ago

Universal Bets on Longer Theatrical Runs With a 45-Day Window for 2027 Releases

Universal will extend its exclusive theatrical window for 2027 releases to 45 days (seven weekends), while Focus Features titles remain around 17 days; the move, praised by NBCUniversal chair Donna Langley, reinforces a theatrical-first strategy with downstream PVOD/streaming plans, reflecting a broader industry shift and ongoing debates over optimal release windows.

via Deadline|
#45-day-window#box-office#nbcuniversal
entertainment6 months ago

Sabrina Carpenter to Star in 'Alice in Wonderland' Musical Film for Universal

Sabrina Carpenter and Lorene Scafaria are collaborating on an untitled Alice in Wonderland-inspired musical for Universal Pictures, marking Carpenter's first major studio project and with Scafaria directing from her own script. The project is produced by Marc Platt and others, and aims to bring a new take on the classic story, following Universal's previous adaptations.

via Deadline|
#alice-in-wonderland#entertainment#lorene-scafaria