‘Minions & Monsters’ Misfires, Still Tops Independence Day Weekend Box Office
Universal’s Minions & Monsters, the seventh movie in the Despicable Me theatrical franchise, opened almost 25% below domestic expectations with $61 million in projected ticket sales over the extended five-day Independence Day box office weekend. The tally was still good enough to finish No. 1 across the weekend despite being the lowest opening in franchise … Continue reading “‘Minions & Monsters’ Misfires, Still Tops Independence Day Weekend Box Office”
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There’s good news and bad news in Amagi’s latest quarterly analysis on global FAST trends. Global hours of viewing (HOV) grew 55% year-over-year, while ad impressions increased 53%. And yet an overwhelming majority of FAST executives say poor metadata is costing them money through lost ad revenue, weaker discovery, or platforms deprioritizing their content. “FAST … 
ITVX, the free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platform in the United Kingdom, saw record June streaming views driven by the ongoing FIFA World Cup soccer tournament and the reality dating show “Love Island U.K.” The platform said it surpassed 400 million monthly streams for the first time in its history — an increase of 173 … 
The World War II action drama Windtalkers (2002) will be released on Blu-ray Disc July 9 in the MVD Marquee Collection from MVD Entertainment Group. Directed by John Woo, Windtalkers blends large-scale combat spectacle with the emotional intensity and stylized action that define his most iconic films. Set during the Battle of Saipan, the story … 
Lionsgate June 30 released the horror film Amityville Shark House for digital purchase and VOD rental. In the latest “Amityville” movie, the discovery of an ominous shark idol hidden beneath the decaying floorboards of the infamous Amityville house of horror unknowingly awakens an ancient and savage force. With the entity unleashed, a quiet coastal town … 
Lionsgate’s Michael again led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended June 28. The film, which became available for premium digital rental and sale starting June 9, portrays the life of pop music superstar Michael Jackson from his rise with the Jackson 5 in the … 
Lionsgate and Universal Pictures June 28 announced that Michael, the musical biopic of Michael Jackson, closed out its 10th weekend in theaters with $977 million in global ticket sales, surpassing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ($975 million, Universal) as the highest-grossing biographical theatrical release of all time. Lionsgate has North American rights to the movie, while Universal … 
The Paramount+ series “Dutton Ranch” was No. 1 on Samba’s list of top streaming programs for the week ended June 22. A spinoff and sequel to “Yellowstone,” “Dutton Ranch” follows the characters of Rip and Beth to Texas, where they start a new ranch and encounter new rivals. No. 2 was Netflix’s “I Will Find … 
Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service owned by Paramount, will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a curated selection of 250 movies starting June 29. Available through July 13, “Americana 2026” will be featured as a dedicated category in Pluto TV’s linear guide, positioned between Movies and Comedy. The films were selected for … 
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Dec. 8 will release a premium limited-edition boxed set of the classic HBO mobster series “The Sopranos” on 4K Ultra HD disc. The series follows New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) as he struggles to balance the demands of his criminal organization with the complexities of family life …