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.

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‘Jaws’ New 50th Anniversary Release And Documentary Get Better With Age

1 week ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Hollywood icon Steven Spielberg’s Jaws was released 50 years ago today and quickly became the highest grossing movie in cinema history. The filmmaker’s career, the summer blockbuster, and our modern obsession with sharks all owe their existence mostly to Jaws, and a new anniversary release (including documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story) all prove it just gets better with age. American actor Richard Dreyfuss (L) and British actor Robert Shaw (1927 - 1978) hold ropes while ...
Will ‘Superman’ Fly High Or Stay Grounded This Summer Movie Season?

1 week ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

With just three weeks until writer-director James Gunn’s Superman soars into theaters on July 11th as the first superhero would-be blockbuster of 2025 summer movie season and the official live-action kickoff of the DCU. Superman hit tracking this week, and early estimates were sort of all over the place. But will Superman fly high or stay grounded this summer movie season?
Interview: ‘Sirens’ Cinematographer On Secrets, Inspirations, & More

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Netflix has a hit miniseries with Sirens from creator and showrunner Molly Smith Metzler. Last weekend I brought you a look behind the lush curtains at the cinematography of Sirens. This weekend I bring you part two of that conversation. Sirens Set-UpInspired by Metzler’s original play that itself took inspiration from a real-life experience and place, Sirens stars Milly Alcock, Meghann Fahy, Julianne Moore, and Kevin Bacon.
Interview: ‘Sirens’ Cinematographer On Light, Dark In Netflix Hit Show

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Molly Smith Metzler’s new miniseries Sirens took the top spot on streaming charts after debuting last Thursday to positive reviews and audience scores. I spoke with cinematographer Gregory Middleton about filming Sirens, and the balance of light and dark – literally and metaphorically – in the Netflix hit show. Metzler’s original play Elemeno Pea served as the basis for the much-expanded streaming series Sirens, which Metzler showruns.
‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ Set New Franchise Record

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Director Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is having a franchise-record opening weekend, as theaters enjoy a remarkable Memorial Day holiday shattering past records. Mission: Impossible By The NumbersBilled as Tom Cruise’s last appearance in the 34 year old action-packed Mission: Impossible series, The Final Reckoning is looking at a $65 million three-day domestic haul, $75-80 million four-day total.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ VFX Team Talk Characters, Comedy, And Much More

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Last weekend I took you behind the scenes of director Jared Hess’ A Minecraft Movie, as VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Kevin Estey talked about their ambitious work on the film. This weekend, I continue with an even deeper dive into how Wētā FX helped bring the world and characters of Minecraft to the big screen.
Thunderbolts* Striking $75 Million Worldwide Second Weekend Box Office

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Mark Hughes

Netflix Thriller Hailed as One of the Best Action Movies Ever Made as It Speeds to Success on StreamingThe third and final movie in one of the most underrated action trilogies on Netflix is now speeding its way up the streaming charts just two days …
Thunderbolts* Striking $75 Million Worldwide Second Weekend Box Office

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* – the asterisk’s meaning now revealed, so spoiler alert that I discuss it below – from director Jake Schreier continues to rule the start of summer movie season, with a sophomore session striking approximately $75 million worldwide in its second weekend at the box office. Thunderbolts By The NumbersEntering its second weekend of summer atop roughly $190 million in global receipts, Thunderbolts* is on track to hit somewhere around $260 million by end of Sunday.
See ‘The Minecraft Movie’ Best Characters Through The Eyes Of Wētā FX

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

A Minecraft Movie from director Jared Hess is on a roll at the box-office and on its way to being one the biggest blockbusters of 2025. Wētā FX gave me a behind-the-scenes look at their work on the film, including what makes some characters or creatures their personal favorites.
‘Thunderbolts’ Strike Box Office Gold To Fire Up 1st Weekend Of Summer

1 month ago | forbes.com | Mark Hughes

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* is striking box office gold to fire up the first weekend of summer movie season, with $75-80 million domestic and at least $90 million internationally, for what increasingly looks like a $170 million global bow that could wind up closer to $180 million depending on Sunday’s attendance figures. Thunderbolts* By The NumbersDirector Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts* is penned by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo.