“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” grossed an estimated $355 million at the domestic box office over its opening weekend—only about $2 million short of the all-time box office opening weekend record set by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019. Key Facts ‘Spider-Man’ Already Breaking Records “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” already shattered the record for biggest opening day in […]
What began as a university magic club now performs 300 corporate shows a year. Its latest trick? Turning a warehouse office into a secret theatre. There are no signs outside. No neon lights. No promises of impossible illusions. Just an anonymous warehouse in Sydney’s inner south, where guests wait on the street until ushered into […]
“The Odyssey” sold $264.1 million worth of tickets globally in its opening weekend—Christopher Nolan’s best-performing weekend at the box office ever, above “The Dark Knight Rises” in 2012. Key Facts Tangent The film received rave reviews—95% from critics and a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Key Background The film needs $625 million in ticket […]
The Oscar-winning director of The Odyssey has become as bankable as any A-List actor. Here’s how much he could earn from his epic summer blockbuster. At The Odyssey premiere in Mumbai on Saturday, director Christopher Nolan joked about its prospects as an international summer blockbuster. “It’s wonderful how [the movie] kind of brings us together, […]
Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening. Social media mini-reviews are a somewhat odd, new-era phenomenon where critics are allowed a small tweet-size review, though are not allowed to give a score that would […]
PlayStation manufacturer Sony announced the company would no longer release new games on physical discs starting in January 2028, shifting all sales to digital platforms in an effort to “adapt to consumer trends,” marking the end of a physical media era for one of the bestselling game console manufacturers. Key Facts Analysts Predict ‘Watershed Moment’ […]
Billionaire popstar Taylor Swift and her NFL fiancé Travis Kelce are reportedly set to celebrate their wedding in a two-day affair at Madison Square Garden this week that involves street closures, truckloads worth of decor and a black tie dress code—but may not actually include a marriage. Key Facts What We Don’t Know Much of […]
After months of rumors and speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce appear likely to hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden around the July 4 holiday, with the streets around the iconic venue to be shut down for about two days starting July 2. Key Facts Forbes Valuation We estimate Swift’s net worth at $2 […]
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, the highly-anticipated sequel to the second-best selling video game of all time, will start at midnight on Thursday, Rockstar Games announced Wednesday, putting an end to a decade-long wait for the latest installment in a $10 billion video game franchise. Key Facts Surprising Fact Norwegian electronics retailer Komplett is […]
“Obsession,” the breakout horror blockbuster directed by former YouTuber Curry Barker, grossed another $19 million at the box office for its fifth weekend in theaters, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications—blowing past recent releases like “Masters of the Universe” and “Scary Movie.” Key Facts Tangent “Backrooms,” another lower budget horror film […]