Mark Hughes

Hollywood

Contributing Writer at Forbes

Screenwriter and Blogger at Freelance

Screenwriter "Court of the Dead," Previously "In View" w/Larry King, Cohost of @WorthWatchPod, He/Him, Same username at Bluesky, Spoutible, Post, Mastodon.

Articles

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Three-Peat At #1 Weekend Box Office

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Director Julius Onah’s MCU super-sequel Captain America: Brave New World is on track to three-peat at #1 in the weekend box office. 'Captain America: Brave New World’ By The NumbersAfter opening to $192 million worldwide, Captain America: Brave New World added another $63+ million in its sophomore frame last weekend. That put it at around $290 million worldwide heading into this week.
‘Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith’ Hits Theaters For 20th Anniversary

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

George Lucas’ blockbuster prequel-sequel Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith hits theaters for its 20th Anniversary this year, Lucasfilm and Disney announced this week. The re-release features new artwork from painter Matt Ferguson.
How Zack Snyder Could Join James Gunn’s New DCU

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

DC fans are abuzz after DC Studios co-CEO and filmmaker James Gunn posted a photo of himself having out with filmmaker Zack Snyder, sparking buzz and speculation about whether Snyder might return to DC superhero cinema. Zack Snyder And The DCEUGunn posted a photo of himself with Snyder late last week and set off a storm of online speculation.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Tops Expectations With $289 Million

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Director Julius Onah’s Marvel sequel Captain America: Brave New World flew past expectations this weekend, topping $289 million worldwide with stronger holds internationally than domestically. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’Early numbers indicate Captain America: Brave New World’s stateside gross topped $28 million but came in under the expected $30 million.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Tops Expectations With $289 Million

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Mark Hughes

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer with an intimate style, dies at 88NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88. She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock …
James Watkins To Direct Mike Flanagan-Penned ‘Clayface’ Batman Spinoff

2 months ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

DC Studios has tapped director James Watkins to direct the upcoming Clayface spinoff from Batman’s world. Mike Flanagan wrote the script and will produce. Clayface: The BackgroundWatkins last year directed the horror-thriller remake Speak No Evil, and I won’t be surprised if James McAvoy is on the short-list for the lead role in Clayface.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Tops Box Office Into 2nd Weekend

2 months ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Marvel Studios continues to rule the box office heading into the weekend, where director Julius Onah’s MCU sequel Captain America: Brave New World tops the charts for its second weekend in a row after grossing $192 million worldwide in the previous frame. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Weekend OutlookPart of it’s four-day weekend opening is $11 million domestic on Monday, followed by a $6 million Tuesday.
2024 Oscar Nominee ‘Nosferatu’ Comes Home In All Its Terrifying Glory

2 months ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Robert Eggers’ 2024 Oscar-nominated horror remake Nosferatu comes home in all of its terrifying glory today, on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Read on for my review of the home release. ‘Nosferatu’ Cinematic LegacyNosferatu essentially tells the story of Bram Stoker’s famous vampire novel Dracula, but with name changes and key alterations giving it a life and legacy all its own.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Flies High Toward $100 Million Bow

2 months ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World kicked off 2025 with a four-day Valentine’s Day-Presidents’ Day weekend debut on course for $100 million in North America, after a $40 million Friday and about $25 million Saturday despite critical and audience ambivalence.
Sky Sports beats Netflix to £125m darts deal as Barry Hearn gets his price

Jan 10, 2025 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Mark Hughes

Luke Littler’s attempt to become a darts great will be broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK, with the Professional Darts Corporation agreeing a new five-year contract worth at least £125 million with the existing rights holders. The new deal will start with Littler’s defence of his world title next December at Alexandra Palace, with Sky agreeing to pay more than double their existing rights fee in recognition of the Littler effect and the resultant growth in darts viewing figures.