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Netflix, Amazon Chiefs Vary On Theatrical

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

The other week, Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos drew ire for his comments at the TIME100 Summit. Netflix has long adopted a straight-to-streaming film release strategy, bypassing theatrical entirely outside of awards-qualifying or very limited commercial runs.
"Train Your Dragon" Remake Targets Big Debut

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

Long-range tracking figures for the upcoming live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon” are out with the film reportedly tracking for a $65-75 million opening weekend according to Box-Office Theory. Short of the likely $100+ million opening weekend take of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch”, ‘Dragon’ is on course to have the best three-day debut haul of any film between now and the end of June.
Trump Pursues 100% Tariff On Runaway Productions

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has set its sights on the film industry and more specifically films being made outside the United States. Back in January, Trump named conservative stars Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as his ‘special ambassadors’ to Hollywood via a posting on the Truth Social platform.
Ramsey Up For Luhrmann's Joan of Arc?

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

“The Last of Us” and “Game of Thrones” star Bella Ramsey has reportedly been offered the lead role of Joan of Arc in Baz Luhrmann’s next film “Jehanne d’Arc” at Warner Bros. Pictures. DanielRPK (via WoR) broke the story, indicating the actress is interested and casting for the project is currently underway. No word on a production start date, but Luhrmann had been scouting locations earlier this year. One issue will be Ramsey’s schedule filming the third season of “The Last of Us”.
"Thunderbolts" Fights To A $76 Million Debut

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

It was projected that Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” would debut to $70-75 million, and the results were pretty close – the title looks set to take in a $76 million debut haul domestically. That number is on par with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp” in their debuts, both films ended up earning a little over $200 million domestically.
Lillard Teases "Five Nights at Freddy's 2"

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

Actor Matthew Lillard has offered an update on the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” sequel which has already been filmed and is due out later this year. Speaking to Coming Soon this week to promote his new Quest End Druid whiskey, Lillard says “the storytelling’s been amped up a lot”. This has resulted in a higher spend from Blumhouse Pictures, but still a cost-effective one:“I don’t feel like the budget’s gone through the roof. There are $250 million, $300 million movies out there, $500 million movies.
Rodriguez On His "Conan the Barbarian" Trilogy

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

“Sin City” and “Alita: Battle Angel” filmmaker Robert Rodriguez has spoken about some old plans of his to revive the “Conan the Barbarian” franchise. Engaging in a candid 2.5+ hour conversation on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he spoke of his plans a few decades ago for an epic three-part saga based on Robert E. Howard’s legendary warrior character. He added that at the time, he pitched it to James Cameron to hop onboard as producer:“I almost did a Conan movie.
"Jurassic World: Dominion" Budget Hits $465M

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

Recently released UK tax filings have revealed that “Jurassic World: Dominion” has, unsurprisingly, become one of the most expensive movies of all time. Forbes and The Guardian report that the 2022 feature, the third of the “Jurassic World” films and sixth of the “Jurassic Park” franchise, cost $583.9 million (£453.6 million) to make – beating previous record holder “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” which cost £452 million to make.
Rian Johnson Open To "Knives Out 4"

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

“Brick,” “Looper” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” director Rian Johnson has spent much of the past few years dealing with murder mysteries. From helming three “Knives Out” films, the third of which arrives later this year, to producing and partly directing Peacock’s “Poker Face” series, he’s had his plate full with stories of murder and quirky detectives. That may be coming to an end, or rather a pause, shortly.
Marvel Studios Has A 10-Year X-Men Plan

1 week ago | darkhorizons.com | Garth Franklin

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” is now playing in cinemas and the overwhelming reaction online seems to be that it’s a vast improvement on “Captain America: Brave New World”. With “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and two new “Avengers” to come next, there’s the feeling that the company is at least trying to right the ship following its underwhelming Multiverse Saga.