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Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar field
Read full article: Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar fieldHopes that a few of last yearās biggest box-office hits, āSpider-Man: No Way Homeā and āNo Time to Die,ā might join the best-picture Oscar race were dealt a blow Thursday when several of Hollywoodās top guilds announced their film nominations.
'Dune,' 'CODA,' 'West Side Story' make AFI's 2021 top 10
Read full article: 'Dune,' 'CODA,' 'West Side Story' make AFI's 2021 top 10The American Film Institute lined up behind many of the yearās end-of-year Oscar contenders, naming Steven Spielbergās āWest Side Story,ā Jane Campionās āThe Power of the Dogā and Adam McKayās āDonāt Look Upā among the yearās 10 best films.
In 2nd weekend, āDuneā bests 'Last Night in Soho,' 'Antlers'
Read full article: In 2nd weekend, āDuneā bests 'Last Night in Soho,' 'Antlers'After a record-breaking start, Octoberās box office closed out quietly this weekend with āDuneā repeating at number one and two prominent genre newcomers, āLast Night in Sohoā and āAntlers,ā stumbling.
Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen
Read full article: Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screenDenis Villeneuveās āDuneā debuted with $40.1 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in North America, drawing enough moviegoers to see the thundering sci-fi epic on the big screen despite it also being available in homes.
New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John album
Read full article: New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John albumThis weekās new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
āDuneā is a dream for Villeneuve, Chalamet, sequel or no
Read full article: āDuneā is a dream for Villeneuve, Chalamet, sequel or noDirector Denis Villeneuve was joined by his āDuneā stars TimothĆ© Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin and others at the Venice International Film Festival, before the sci-fi epic's world premiere Friday night on the Lido.
A mixed box office weekend as āFree Guyā tops again
Read full article: A mixed box office weekend as āFree Guyā tops againFour new films with major stars from Hugh Jackman to Michael Keaton opened in North American movie theaters this weekend and only the one with animated puppies fared well.
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films
Read full article: In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 filmsThis image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from the upcoming 2021 film "Dune." The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put āWonder Woman 1984ā on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. Warner Bros.' move amounts to an acknowledgement that any full rebound for theaters is still a year or more away. Warner Bros. confirmed the films will be available to subscribers with no further charge. After a rocky rollout, HBO Max said in October that nearly 9 million people were using HBO Max, though 29 million had access to the streaming service as part of their HBO subscriptions.
'Dune' ditches 2020, while AMC commits to staying open
Read full article: 'Dune' ditches 2020, while AMC commits to staying openThis image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from "Dune." Warner Bros. said late Monday that its sci-fi pic Dune will now open in October 2021, instead of this December. The studio also pushed back its Matrix sequel by 8 months to late 2021 and The Batman to 2022. Warner Bros. said late Monday that its sci-fi pic āDuneā will now open in October 2021, instead of this December. When Warner Bros. moved āDuneā to Oct. 1, 2021, it took āThe Batmanā release date, pushing that film to March 2022.
New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'
Read full article: New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'(Neon via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, Clemency was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. Doctor Sleep: The Directors Cut: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to The Shining was a little divisive upon release, which wasnt all that surprising. Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: Its been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.