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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.

Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed

Leslye Headland Reveals Her Vision for Yoda Had ‘The Acolyte’ Been Renewed

According to The HoloFiles, The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland recently shared in an interview with The George Lucas Talk Show what her plans would have been had the show been renewed for a second season. The divisive Disney+ Star Wars series was canceled nearly two years ago, and yet Headland’s comments sparked renewed debate over the direction of the beloved franchise—and the depiction of Yoda in particular.

‘Scream 8’ Very Likely After Record-Breaking Box Office Opening

‘Scream 8’ Very Likely After Record-Breaking Box Office Opening

The marketing for Scream 7 said that Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) “must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.” However, Variety has reported that “insiders suggest plans are already in place” for Scream 8. More than that, a record-breaking opening weekend shows that horror fans want to see more of Ghostface.

Sarandos Says Politics Didn’t Drive Netflix’s Exit From Warner Bros. Deal

Sarandos Says Politics Didn’t Drive Netflix’s Exit From Warner Bros. Deal

In his first interview since conceding to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos opened up about his company’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery—and why it chose to step aside. The conversation offered insight into executive decision-making, Netflix’s posture toward Washington, and the company’s strategy moving forward.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Will Unite ‘Friday The 13th’ Franchise Rights

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Will Unite ‘Friday The 13th’ Franchise Rights

The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could have a dramatic effect, not just on the future of filmmaking, but also legacy properties. Some horror fans believe that the joining of the studios will bring the fragmented pieces of Friday the 13th back under one corporate roof. For the companies themselves, controlling a franchise’s full distribution history carries tangible value in an increasingly competitive streaming marketplace.

Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again After Third Battery Charge in Mardi Gras Altercation

Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again After Third Battery Charge in Mardi Gras Altercation

Former Disney star Shia LaBeouf is facing renewed legal troubles after being arrested in New Orleans over the weekend on a new charge of simple battery. According to Fox News, the charge marks the third simple battery count stemming from an alleged Mardi Gras bar altercation earlier this month. The latest warrant stems from the initial incident after an additional alleged victim came forward.