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‘Mortal Kombat II’ Headed Toward $35-$40 Million Opening Weekend Box Office

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Headed Toward $35-$40 Million Opening Weekend Box Office

After the success of The Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it appeared to many that audiences were ready for the era of video game films. Yet the initial box office returns for Mortal Kombat II serve as a sharp reminder that not every gaming property is a guaranteed blockbuster. A familiar name and early hype do not automatically translate into ticket sales.

David Zaslav Sold Over $100 Million in WBD Stock

David Zaslav Sold Over $100 Million in WBD Stock

According to an SEC filing, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently filed to sell roughly $114 million worth of WBD stock. The move came just days after the studio accepted a $31 per share offer to be bought out by Paramount-Skydance. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Zaslav was not alone. Other WBD executives also filed to sell shares worth millions.

Marlon Wayans Promises ‘Scary Movie 6’ Will “Cancel the Cancel Culture” and Bring Back Comedy

Marlon Wayans Promises ‘Scary Movie 6’ Will “Cancel the Cancel Culture” and Bring Back Comedy

Twenty-five years after its debut—and a decade after its last installment—the Scary Movie franchise is back with what it calls a “rebooquel.” Star and co-writer Marlon Wayans said the new film isn’t just about reviving the spoof genre—it’s about pushing back on what he sees as a more cautious comedy landscape. “What we’re trying to do is bring back laughter,” he said. “This is about bringing back comedy the way it used to be. And I think the only way to do it is you have to cancel the cancel culture.”