Creed III
‘Creed III’: When Michael B. Jordan Stepped Into the Directorial Ring (Guest Column)
I joined Outlier Society as president and became Michael B. Jordan’s producing partner after serving as president of production at Paramount Pictures. When I arrived at Outlier, the Creed III team was already in development on the script from a story by the franchise’s originator, the incomparable Ryan Coogler, to be written by King Richard […]
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Michael B. Jordan Doing Well After Hollywood Car Crash
Hollywood actor and producer Michael B. Jordan is doing well after crashing his car in Hollywood on Saturday evening, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The Creed 3 star reportedly crashed his blue Ferrari into another vehicle parked at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and North Beachwood Drive. A source close to Jordan says the actor […]
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Erik Lomis CinemaCon Tribute: May His “Light Shine Brightly on Now”
Hollywood studios and theater owners joined together Tuesday to pay tribute to the late Erik Lomis, the larger-than-life veteran distribution executive who was a mentor to many — including top filmmakers — and released numerous Oscar winners and blockbusters throughout his career. “Our industry lost one of its most passionate and intelligent executives. He was […]
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Box Office: New 2023 Global Revenue Forecast Issued on Eve of CinemaCon
Global box office revenue in 2023 could now hit $32 billion instead of a projected $29 billion, according to leading analytics firm Gower Street. The London-based outfit released its updated forecast on the eve of CinemaCon, the annual gathering of theater owners and Hollywood studios in Las Vegas. This year’s edition runs April 24-27. Throughout […]
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Box Office Relief: ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Leads April Bloom
The April box office is in full bloom thanks to the astounding performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which served up the biggest global opening of all time for an animated film, with $375.6 million over the long Easter holiday. And it is showing no sign of slowing down as it prepares to jump […]
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Box Office: ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Opens to Stupendous $204.6M in U.S., Record $375.6M Globally
Talk about next-level business. Illumination and Universal’s Nintendo video game adaptation The Super Mario Bros. Movie shattered all expectations and broke numerous records in its box office debut over the long Easter holiday weekend. The pic scored the top opening of all time for an animated film with $375.6 million in worldwide ticket sales, according […]
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Box Office: ‘Scream VI’ Scares Off ‘Creed III,’ ‘65’ With Series-Best $44.5M Opening
Scream VI scared up a franchise-best $44.5 million opening from 3,675 theaters at the domestic box office, easily enough to win Oscar weekend. The Paramount and Spyglass film — earning strong exits and receiving a B+ CinemaScore — was fueled by moviegoers between the ages of 18 and 34 (71 percent), particularly by those between […]
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‘Creed III’: Amazon, MGM Deliver First Knockout Punch in the Theatrical Ring
MGM’s movie studio has delivered its first knockout punch at the box office since being absorbed by Amazon Studios, creating a unique situation whereby a streamer is now flexing its muscle in the same theatrical ring that streamers have been accused of trying to harm. Over the March 3-5 weekend, Michael B. Jordan’s Creed III […]
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Box Office: Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed III’ Wins Title With Historic $58.6M Opening
Director-actor Michael B. Jordan’s Creed III is a box office champ. The movie opened to a better-than-expected $58.6 million domestically from 4,007 screens after grossing $22 million on Friday in a big win for MGM and Michael B. Jordan, who directed Creed III in his feature debut. Jordan also returns in the role of Adonis […]
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Events of the Week: ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Creed III’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for The Mandalorian, Creed III and History of the World, Part II. Creed III premiere Michael B. Jordan premiered his directorial debut in Hollywood on Monday alongside costars Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors. History of […]
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‘Creed III’ Star Tessa Thompson on the Word She Refused to Say and the Future of the Franchise
[This story contains mild spoilers for Creed III.] Tessa Thompson isn’t afraid to say no. Whether it’s now with Creed III or in the past, she will speak up if something doesn’t feel right to her on a character level. In Ryan Coogler’s Rocky franchise spinoff and legacy sequel, Creed (2015), one of the most […]
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Box Office: ‘Creed III’ Strikes First Blow With $5.5M in Previews
MGM’s Creed III has delivered its first blow. The latest installment in the Rocky spinoff series earned a strong $5.5 million in previews, including from Thursday night shows and sneak screenings earlier in the week. Creed III is now pacing to open to $40 million domestically, easily enough to win this weekend’s match. In addition […]
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