Apple has been trying to make it big in the movie world, but so far, it's been a bumpy ride. The company has spent a lot of money on films that didn't do so well, like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon. " But now, things might be looking up. The movie "F1, " starring Brad Pitt, just had a g
Brad Pitt's new movie, "F1, " is zooming past expectations at the box office. It raked in $25 million on its opening day, including previews. This is a big deal because it's Apple's biggest opening ever, beating out their previous record holder, "Killers of the Flower Moon. " The movie is playing in
Denis Villeneuve, the mastermind behind "Dune, " is stepping into the world of James Bond. He sees the iconic spy series as a "sacred" realm and is eager to contribute to its legacy. Villeneuve has been a lifelong fan, growing up watching Bond films with his dad, starting with "Dr. No" starring Sean
Denis Villeneuve is taking the reins of the next James Bond movie, a big move by Amazon MGM Studios. He will also be an executive producer, working alongside Tanya Lapointe. Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing the film. Villeneuve has a deep connection to Bond, recalling his early movie memor
Aaron Sorkin is back with a fresh take on the Facebook story. This time, he's not just writing but also directing a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film, The Social Network. The new project, titled The Social Network Part II, is in the works at Sony Pictures. It's not a direct sequel but more of a co
Pixar, known for its blockbuster hits, faced a disappointing debut with "Elio. " The movie, about a boy who befriends aliens, managed to pull in only 29 million dollars worldwide. This is a significant drop from Pixar's usual standards. The film, which cost 150 million dollars to make, was expected
The weekend box office brought a mix of surprises and letdowns. Sony's "28 Years Later" kicked off with a strong start, raking in $14 million on Friday and preview screenings. This sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta, is subtitled "The Bone Temple" and stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fi
The Los Angeles City Council has extended its partnership with FilmLA for another five years. This decision came despite calls from advocacy groups for changes to the city's permitting process. The groups argue that the current system is too complex and costly, which has contributed to a decline in
The summer blockbuster was born out of chaos and uncertainty. A young director, Steven Spielberg, faced a monumental task. He had to turn a bestselling novel about a killer shark into a cinematic sensation. The project was plagued with issues from the start. The mechanical sharks kept breaking down,
The Juneteenth holiday weekend saw a flurry of activity in movie theaters. How to Train Your Dragon, a live-action remake of a popular animated film, took the lead with nearly $10 million in ticket sales. This film is expected to maintain its top spot despite the arrival of two highly anticipated mo
