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'Barbenheimer' sitting pretty as Oscar nominations to be unveiled
Nominations for this year's Oscars will be unveiled on Tuesday, with the "Barbenheimer" juggernaut expected to roll on to the climax of Hollywood's awards season with multiple chances at glory.
21 January 2024, 04:48 AM
Critics Choice Awards winners list: ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Succession’ dominate
In a star-studded affair at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” emerged as the big winner, clinching a total of eight accolades, including the prestigious Best Picture award.
15 January 2024, 06:36 AM
2024 People’s Choice Awards: Who are the nominees?
The 2024 People’s Choice Awards promises a star-studded affair as it unveils nominations in 45 categories spanning movies, television, music, and pop culture. Amongst the notable contenders are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, both nominated for their respective contributions to the entertainment world.
13 January 2024, 11:03 AM
Golden Globe Awards comeback with new faces and bold changes
The prestigious Golden Globe Awards return this Sunday with a star-studded lineup of presenters, a new broadcast home, and significant behind-the-scenes changes. The ceremony promises to kick off the awards season in style, providing a glimpse into the frontrunners for this year's top honours.
6 January 2024, 04:59 AM
Universal tops Disney, becomes 2023 highest-grossing studio
Universal Pictures claimed the top spot at the 2023 box office, surpassing Disney, propelled by the success of films like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, “Oppenheimer”, and “M3GAN”, collectively accumulating USD 4.907 billion in global ticket sales.
3 January 2024, 13:01 PM
Female representation declines behind the scenes despite 'Barbie' success
Amidst the triumph of Greta Gerwig's record-breaking success with "Barbie", a disheartening trend emerges in the film industry: a decline in female representation behind the scenes in 2023's top-grossing movies.
2 January 2024, 08:22 AM
Momentous cinematic escapades of 2023
The realm of cinema witnessed an unprecedented wave of creative brilliance – marking 2023 as a year that not only revitalised theaters but also set the stage ablaze with an unrivaled array of cinematic masterpieces. This year the silver screen transformed into a magnificent canvas, showcasing an eclectic mix of captivating narratives that enthralled audiences worldwide.
21 December 2023, 04:05 AM
Mattel to make 'American Girl' movie after 'Barbie' success
Mattel said on Wednesday it was planning to make a live-action feature film based on its "American Girl" doll line with Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, after the box-office success of its "Barbie" movie earlier this year.
14 December 2023, 12:49 PM
Google reveals ‘Barbie’ and Shakira amongst the most searched in 2023
According to Google's annual review, 2023 witnessed significant films and celebrity deaths.
12 December 2023, 06:55 AM
'Succession' dominates TV, 'Barbie' leads film in nominations list
The unveiling of the nominations for the 81st Golden Globe Awards has sparked considerable excitement within the entertainment industry. HBO's "Succession" emerged as a dominant force, securing an impressive nine nominations, including nods for multiple cast members in individual acting categories. The series also received recognition in the Best Drama Series category, solidifying its place among the top contenders.
11 December 2023, 14:26 PM
Greta Gerwig’s next venture: 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
Netflix has announced that Greta Gerwig is set to kick off production on her adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia in 2024. The acclaimed filmmaker and actor signed a deal with the streaming giant to both write and direct two movies based on C S Lewis' beloved fantasy series.
9 November 2023, 06:10 AM
So, a Barbenheimer movie is really happenning
It seems that the cinematic world is poised for an unprecedented mash-up, as details emerge about 'Barbenheimer,' an upcoming B-movie that cheekily capitalises on the dual releases of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.' Touted with the tongue-in-cheek tagline 'D-Cup, A-Bomb,' the film promises a comedic twist on what happens when a doll scientist has a nuclear chip on her shoulder.
7 November 2023, 11:28 AM
Pink Era: The reign of Beyoncé, ‘Barbie’ and Taylor Swift
This summer, the influence and earnings of women have taken the world by storm. The stars at the forefront of this narrative are Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and the “Barbie” movie. These three icons showcase the rising power of the “female dollar” and work as a harbinger of the long-overdue recognition, acceptance and fulfillment of women’s interests.
24 September 2023, 13:21 PM
‘Barbie’ finally gets a digital release date
“Barbie” and her adventures in her dreamhouse will be available in your homes next week as it's all set to debut on digital platforms.
9 September 2023, 05:23 AM
‘Barbie’ set to break ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows’ record
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" is rulling over global box office and has already broken records of "The Dark Knight". Now, the film is all set to break "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" record as well.
28 August 2023, 12:05 PM
‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reign
“Blue Beetle,” starring Xolo Maridueña, came in on the lower side of expectations and notched one of the lower debuts for a DC Comics movie. Though earlier planned as a streaming-only release, Warner Bros. elected to put “Blue Beetle,” the first DC movie to star a Latino superhero, into theaters in the late summer, a typically quiet period at the box office.
21 August 2023, 05:04 AM
'Barbie' retains top spot at the US box office for fourth week
The success of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" has come amid a backdrop of turmoil in Hollywood, as a historic double-strike by writers and actors has brought productions to a halt.
15 August 2023, 04:30 AM
Barbenheimer was insensitive, actually
Why is it okay to make memes and jokes about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
13 August 2023, 02:00 AM
Lebanon bans ‘Barbie’ movie over alleged promotion of homosexuality
The movie "Barbie," despite facing bans in various regions, has remarkably surpassed box office predictions by achieving over $1 billion in revenue within three weeks of its release. This series of bans comes in conjunction with the film's prohibition in Vietnam earlier in July due to a portrayal of China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
11 August 2023, 05:30 AM
Warner Bros apologises after Barbenheimer tweets spark criticism in Japan
A public apology was issued from Warner Bros Film Group in the US after a series of responses related to Barbenheimer on X sparked criticism in Japan.
2 August 2023, 14:08 PM