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The Dailies
June 12, 2023
THE DAILIES
The TLDR on Hollywood.
👋 Welcome aboard! Grab your popcorn and settle in as we navigate the maze of the film world to present to you the finest pearls of Tinseltown wisdom, all in a lingo that even a stunt double could appreciate! We dish out the most desirable behind-the-scenes revelations quicker than you can shout "Lights, camera, action!" Ready to delve into the action? Let's get this show on the road... 📽️
🎞 Here’s what’s on the reel today:
Cranston Clears The Air…
'Gladiator' Sequel Stunt Accident
Trump Campaign's Unauthorized Use
'BMF' Producer Under Investigation
NBC Orders 'St. Denis Medical'
CW Acquires 'Chosen' Series
But first, as usual, let’s take at what people went to see this weekend…
LAST WEEKEND’S
BOX OFFICE BREAKDOWN 🎟️
🤑HITS🙌
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 🤖: Solid $60 million opening weekend, showing there's still some fuel left in the tank of this franchise.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 🕷: This sequel is sticking at the top of the box office with a $55 million second weekend. Swinging for the fences, it looks set to become the summer's highest-grossing film.
The Little Mermaid 🧜♀️: Disney's live-action remake is making waves, with a domestic total over $228 million. Not quite Aladdin's magic carpet ride, but it's far from washed up.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 🚀: Still rocketing along, with a domestic total of over $335 million. The Guardians gang isn't done saving the galaxy just yet!
Past Lives 👻: It's a small player with just $520,772 from 24 theaters, but rave reviews suggest this one could be a sleeper hit. Keep an eye on it!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 🍄: Despite its small $2.1 million this weekend, it's already racked up a whopping $570.1 million total and is now available on VOD. It's definitely not game over for Mario and Luigi.
FLOPS🥱
The Boogeyman 👹: A pretty scary result with only $6.9 million this weekend. It's in the shadows compared to its $35 million budget.
Fast X 🏎: In the slow lane with $138 million domestically and is $180 million in the red worldwide. Looks like it needs to hit the NOS to recover.
About My Father 👴: With just $845,000 this weekend, this one's definitely not the father of all hits.
The Machine 🤖: Sputtering out with only $575,000 this weekend. Looks like this machine needs a major tune-up.
Following May's lukewarm performance, June must exceed all expectations for a chance at achieving a $4 billion summer…
Alright, having crunched the numbers, let's delve into the narratives creating a buzz within industry circles - the crucial insights to keep you at the forefront of the action… 🚀🗞️
🗣ACTION!💬
BRYAN CRANSTON CLEARS THE AIR… 📣🎭🧳
Contrary to recent speculations, Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston isn't retiring just yet. The actor clarified in a social media post that instead of retiring, he's hitting the 'pause button' for a year after he turns 70 in 2026. He intends to use this period to travel to France with his wife and 'reset' his career, opening up to new experiences and ideas. Cranston is grateful for his career so far and is excited for upcoming projects such as Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' and his focus on producing TV stories, with the potential of returning to Broadway. His fans breathed a sigh of relief at the news, ready to support whatever the actor chooses next. As June progresses, the industry keeps an eager eye on its performance, hoping it to overdeliver all expectations, paving the way for a record $4 billion summer."
‘GLADIATOR’ SEQUEL STUNT GOES WRONG IN MOROCCO 🇲🇦🤕
Six members of a Paramount crew were injured on June 7th while filming Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" sequel in Morocco. Thankfully, the injuries were non-life-threatening, and immediate medical attention was provided. Paramount is keeping a watchful eye and taking the necessary precautions. The much-anticipated sequel stars Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn. The slated release date? November 22, 2024.
TRUMP CAMPAIGN MAKES WAVES WITH DAMON & AFFLECK 👀🔥
Donald Trump's campaign caused quite a stir when it posted an inspirational video featuring a Matt Damon monologue from his latest movie Air. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's representatives quickly condemned the unauthorized use of Damon's monologue, saying no approval or consent was granted. Here’s what they said:
“We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use,”
"BMF" PRODUCER UNDER INVESTIGATION 🚨🔍🎬
Ian Woolf, a producer on the third season of "BMF," is under investigation following allegations of attempted intimidation of writers on set. Lionsgate is looking into the matter. We'll keep you updated as the story unfolds.
NBC GREENLIGHTS "ST. DENIS MEDICAL" 🏥🎥🌟
NBC has given a series order to "St. Denis Medical," a new comedy from "Superstore" creator Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin. The series is a light-hearted look at an underfunded hospital in Oregon. The cast includes Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman, David Alan Grier, Josh Lawson, Mekki Leeper, and Kahyun Kim. Stay tuned for the premiere date!
CW PICKS UP "CHOSEN" 🙏📺
CW has picked up the first three seasons of "Chosen," a series about the life of Jesus, created by Dallas Jenkins. The series will premiere on July 16th and continue through the fall, concluding with the Season 3 finale on Christmas Eve. It's a first for CW, and we're excited to see how it plays out.
And cut! 🎬 That's your backstage pass to Hollywood's best tidbits. We've fast-tracked the industry buzz, quicker than a speeded-up montage! 🏃♂️💨 As we dim the lights, remember the showbiz mantra - the show must go on. 🌟
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