Tag: debut
Robert Pattinson’s True-Crime Thriller ‘Primetime’ Defies Expectations With $19.2 Million Domestic Debut
LOS ANGELES — A24 has done it again. The indie powerhouse studio behind some of the most culturally defining cinematic moments of the past decade has notched another major box-office victory with Primetime, a dark, true-crime thriller starring Robert Pattinson as legendary Dateline NBC journalist and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. Despite pulling […]
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Revitalizes the Fall Box Office with Record-Breaking $108 Million Global Debut
LOS ANGELES — The horror genre has officially found its new maestro. Director Zach Cregger, who rattled cinematic nerves with his breakout 2022 indie success Barbarian and last year’s massive hit Weapons, has electrified the global box office once again. This time, he has brought his signature tension and psychological dread to Sony Pictures’ multi-million-dollar […]
‘Resident Evil’ Slashes Box Office Records with a $55 Million Debut as Fall Horror Season Roars to Life
By Global Entertainment Desk Updated: September 2025 Main Facts With the arrival of crisp autumn air and the changing of the leaves comes Hollywood’s most lucrative seasonal tradition: the mass migration of audiences to cinemas in search of a good scare. Sony Pictures’ high-stakes zombie horror reboot, Resident Evil, has capitalized on this appetite with […]
A Rocky Launch: Al Jazeera America Files Lawsuit Against AT&T U-verse on Debut Day
In a dramatic opening act for what was intended to be a major expansion into the American media landscape, Al Jazeera America launched its operations under a dark cloud of litigation. On its very first day of broadcasting, the network filed a lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T, alleging a breach of contract after the provider […]
Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled: Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ and Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’ to Anchor the Middleburg Film Festival
MIDDLEBURG, Va. — The Middleburg Film Festival has officially unveiled its high-profile slate for its upcoming four-day cinematic showcase, running from October 15 to October 18. Balancing prestige festival favorites, highly anticipated Hollywood biographies, and a robust roster of international talent, this year’s programming promises to deliver a compelling preview of the upcoming awards season. […]
Box Office Magic and Midnight Margaritas: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Eyes $40M Debut to Dethrone ‘Spider-Man’
Main Facts Following a historic, record-shattering summer box office season that energized exhibitors worldwide, the domestic film market is transitioning into the autumn frame with a potent cocktail of nostalgia, sibling rivalry, and rock-and-roll reconciliation. Warner Bros.’ fantasy sequel Practical Magic 2 is conjuring up expectations for a robust domestic debut. Powered by the enduring […]
From Comedian to Auteur: John Early Unpacks His Bold Directorial Debut, Maddie’s Secret
Main Facts Comedian, actor, and pop-culture connoisseur John Early has officially expanded his creative repertoire into feature-film direction. Best known for his sharp stand-up routines, memorable television appearances, and famously passionate fandom for Toni Collette, Early made waves at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with his directorial debut, Maddie’s Secret. Set to hit US […]
Behind the Lens of Maddie’s Secret: John Early and Film Comment Dive Deeper into His Directorial Debut
Main Facts Actor, comedian, and filmmaker John Early has captured the contemporary cultural zeitgeist with his feature-length directorial debut, Maddie’s Secret (2026). The film, which centers on a high-profile social media food influencer secretly battling bulimia, has sparked vibrant conversations across the independent cinema circuit. Following an initial in-depth conversation on the Film Comment Podcast […]
Box Office Magic: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Dethrone ‘Spider-Man’ With ‘Practical Magic 2’ Debut
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s autumn box office landscape has officially shifted. After an unprecedented, six-week reign at the top of domestic charts, the record-breaking box office juggernaut Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally met its match. The culprit? Not a rival superhero, but the potent, enduring charm of cinema’s favorite screen witches. Warner Bros.’ highly […]
From the Antichrist to the Director’s Chair: Cody Fern Unpacks the Deeply Personal Origins of His Feature Debut, ‘Closing Night’
TORONTO — When actor Cody Fern first crossed paths with Sarah Paulson on the set of FX’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse—where she played an all-powerful supreme witch and he embodied the chilling, immaculate Antichrist—it took mere seconds for the two performers to recognize an unshakeable, almost uncanny creative synergy. “Sarah is one of the great […]
