Sony Pictures Ghostbusters: Afterlife beat expectations, scaring up an estimated $44 million in its debut weekend. The latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise — starring Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Carrie Coon — added an estimated $16 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $60 million. Marvel’s Eternals delivered an estimated $10.8 million in its third week of release, good for second place. It’s …
Will Heath/NBC First-time Saturday Night Live host Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings‘ Simi Liu used his monologue to tout being “the show’s “first Chinese host on ‘SNL’…to be the fourth Chinese host,” and get a sweet revenge on a precocious young Marvel fan. “I actually had a job dressing up as Spider-Man for kids’ birthday parties,” Liu recalled. “I’ll …
ABC BTS, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat practically swept every category they were nominated in at the 2021 American Music Awards, hosted by Cardi B. The celebration took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The voting power of BTS’ fans — the ARMY — went unmatched after the K-pop act dominated their respective categories: artist of the year, favorite pop song …
Sony Pictures Ghostbusters: Afterlife hit theaters starting Thursday evening, and the film is off to a strong start, scaring up $4.5 million from preview audiences. According to Deadline, that’s better than Sony Pictures had predicted. Moreover, the film, which is a true sequel to 1989’s Ghostbusters 2, is resonating with audiences, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%. …
Apple TV+ The second season of the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ series The Morning Show wrapped on Thursday, and to mark the finale, its producers/stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston dropped some set shots. The pair posted photos from the day they wrapped the season, to commemorate the sophomore season’s end. “Goodbye for now to my @themorningshow family,” Aniston captioned her pics. “We …
Adrienne Raquel Oscar winner Halle Berry is receiving another special honor, the People’s Icon award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards. Cardi B, who co-executive produced the soundtrack of Halle’s new film, Bruised, will present the award. “Halle Berry has broken down barriers, directed and starred in diverse roles that have paved the way for others in the industry,” says Jen …
Netflix Well, it was fun while it lasted. Ryan Reynolds has thrown cold water on a headline in U.K. newspaper The Times of London that he wanted to play James Bond. “I hear they’re looking for a new Bond. Could you accept a Canadian sipping gin and tonic instead of a martini? If so, I’m interested,” said the film …
John Shearer/WireImage Discovery has announced its creating a documentary series about one of Hollywood’s messiest divorces. Johnny vs. Amber is a two-part series about the mega-hyped relationship, and eventual acrimonious split, of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Each episode of the two-show series will see the situation from both sides. “Depp’s film will portray that he found himself married …
Marvel Studios The days are getting shorter, but luckily as we head into the holidays, Disney+ already has a full slate of seasonal goodies for you to unwrap on those cold winter nights. Have a movie night with friends and family with the newly released Home Sweet Home Alone, starring Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, and Aisling Bea, or …
Sony Pictures/Eric Charbonneau If busting makes you feel good, then you’re in luck this weekend — Ghostbusters: Afterlife opens in theaters. It’s directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, who directed and produced the original films, and his dad couldn’t be more proud. Jason tells ABC Audio, “I think most parents had this dream that their child will one …