Summer 2023 Could Have A Dramatic Effect On The Future Of Theatrical Animation Distribution
‘Mario’ is making box office history, but this summer’s frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.
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Multiple Verified Twitter Accounts Leaked ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Avatar’ Over The Weekend
More than nine million people saw tweets of the new ‘Mario’ movie thanks to the platform’s new verification system.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office
‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.
‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends
‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.
‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever
‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Debuts With Historic Numbers At Home And Abroad; Biggest Illumination Opening Ever
Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.
Despite Bob-ombing With Critics, ‘Mario’ Is Karting Towards A $140M Five-Day Domestic Opening
Audiences do not care what critics think of Illumination’s latest animated feature.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Consensus Says Illumination’s Latest Looks Good, But Is Narratively Shallow
Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.
‘Puss In Boots’ On Course To Surpass Its Predecessor At The Domestic Box Office
Two Chinese animated features, ‘Boonie Bears: Guardian Code’ and ‘Deep Sea,’ featured in this week’s top 10 global box office list.
‘Puss In Boots’ Returns To 2nd Spot At Domestic Box Office, Nears $300M Globally
Crunchyroll hosted another strong anime release while ‘Boonie Bears’ ninth feature was a hit in China.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Reviews Roundup: Dreamworks’ Adventurous Animation Is Like Catnip For Critics
‘Puss in Boots’ is now one of the year’s best-reviewed animated features, and a guaranteed awards season contender.
Feature Animation Year In Review: Winners And Losers
In 2022, Universal flew high while Disney floundered. Here’s a look back at which distributors will remember this year fondly and which will be hoping to improve in the coming year.
U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior
Cinemas in the U.K. have reported losses in the thousands after the #GentleMinions viral trend turned destructive.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Reviews Roundup: Funniest Film Of The Year Or Total Bore? Critics Can’t Agree
Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.
‘Sing 2’ Reviews Roundup: Songs Eclipse Story In Slick, Frenetic Sequel
How has Illumination’s first film in two and a half years fared with critics?
A Guide To 22 Major Animated Features Coming Out In 2022
Get ready for Netflix Animation’s big bang, a “Spider-Verse” sequel, Buzz Lightyear’s origin story, and more …
Dreamworks And Illumination Films Will Come To Peacock After 45 Days In Theaters
The streamer is going to get a whole lot more animated.
Dreamworks Announces ‘Trolls 3’ For 2023
The film is expected to have a short exclusive theatrical window before heading to PVOD.
Bono’s Rock Lion Joins U2 Singalong In New ‘Sing 2’ Trailer
Do you know all the lyrics to “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”?
Box Office Report: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Scores Top Covid-Era Debut For Family Film
The Warner Bros. sequel opened with $31.6 million domestically against a budget of $150 million.
