CinemaCon Highlights 'Wicked' Success and New Film Releases
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo promote critically acclaimed 'Wicked' sequel while 'A Minecraft Movie' and the LA Festival of Movies take center stage.
These numbers appeared all the more catastrophic considering the film had a budget of approximately $250 million — making it one of the company’s most expensive film productions in the last several years.
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Unfortunately, a defense contractor has stolen one of Gemma's early AI models for M3GAN.
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USA TODAY·20h·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.But when the pair hit the same stage at the annual CinemaCon convention Wednesday to promote “Wicked: For Good,” it felt like a kind of victory lap following the first movie’s critical acclaim and box office success.
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Kilmer’s portrayal of the real-life Old West legend was hailed as one of the most striking performances in the genre’s history.
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If you can withstand such excess, and appreciate the passion behind it, this “Cherry Orchard” will reward your patience — and, in the end, it will likely leave you as moved as many a more somber staging.
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His sheer discipline has helped him remain not just one of the last standing '80s stars but one of the last viable movie stars, period.
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The restorations of both “Will” and “Nightshift” fit nicely within the broader program of LAFM, providing historical context for the newer films that are the bulk of the festival.
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Sorry. I know Penske Media believes Bob Iger’s ass tastes like butterscotch, but Snow White tanked because it was woke-raped by Disney, starred an ungrateful little snot who announced that a beloved classic would be “repaired” by the more enlightened, and the movie just stunk.
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Summary
This week in entertainment showcases the excitement surrounding the sequel to 'Wicked,' which has achieved critical and box office success, leading to its upcoming release, 'Wicked: For Good,' in November. Meanwhile, 'A Minecraft Movie' hits theaters, featuring Jason Momoa and Jack Black. The LA Festival of Movies is ongoing, spotlighting over 20 films aimed at independent storytelling. Despite Hollywood’s recent trend of relying on sequels, the failure of Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has sparked criticism and controversy about casting and production decisions, especially after it earned only $43 million against a $250 million budget.
Perspectives
The 'A Minecraft Movie' aims to appeal to both young gamers and their parents, blending humor and adventure within the game’s recognizable universe.
Despite its humorous take, the film lacks a deeper exploration of creativity, leading to a loose narrative that sometimes feels lacking in direction.
Hollywood's trend of adapting video games into films continues, evidenced by the upcoming adaptations of popular titles, indicating a growing acceptance of gaming in mainstream entertainment.
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