‘Bird Box: Barcelona’: Netflix’s Post-Apocalypse Tale Turns To Franchising The Horrible Events Of Survival

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Over a single weekend, 28-year-old Toronto resident Daniel Konikoff will experience two life-changing events. On July 23, he’s getting married. Two days before, he’s going to the movies with his bride-to-be and their entire wedding party for a double feature of Greta Gerwig’s very pink romp “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s extremely dark historical drama “Oppenheimer.” “It stemmed from a joke, and then we started to actually create a plan,” Konikoff says. “So, the double bill is a little wedding-adjacent party.” As soon as the second movie lets out at 1 a.m. — “it’s bed!” he adds. “And then we drive to the venue. There’s not a lot of sleep, but you gotta do what you gotta do.”

that movie at Christmas. Running time: 110 minutes. Rated TV-MA.

Bird Box Barcelona is a spin-off from Netflix’s breakout 2018 horror thriller.Based on the book by Josh Malerman, the original Bird Box followed Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock) as she tries to protect herself and her two children from entities which cause people who look at them to kill themselves.Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film became a huge success. According to Netflix, Bird Box was watched by over 45million subscribers within its first week, breaking records for an original film release on the platform.The film is described as a spin-off sequel – not a direct continuation – which is set around the same time as the original film.

Dennis Harvey Film Critic Five years ago seems aeons in an era so disrupted by COVID. So it comes as a surprise to realize that the original screen “Bird Box” arrived a full 14 months or so in advance of pandemic restrictions — becoming an early Netflix pop-culture phenomenon before lockdown made that sort of thing a regular occurrence. Susanne Bier’s film of Josh Malerman’s sci-fi horror novel was intriguing and suspenseful enough, even if its emphasis on psychological drama over thrills made for a somewhat unlikely breakout hit.  Inevitably, if belatedly, there’s now a follow-up — but not an adaptation of Malerman’s own print sequel, which continued the travails of the character played by Sandra Bullock. Instead, “Bird Box Barcelona” is a “parallel story” set on another continent entirely. Written and directed by Alex and David Pastor, whose prior genre efforts “The Last Days” (2013) and “Carriers” (2009) both had similar basic premises, it finds a different cross-section of humanity imperiled by unseen but presumed space aliens. When glimpsed, they induce immediate, overwhelming suicidal urges — or, in a chosen few, mind-controlled subservience that drives them to lead unsuspecting others to their doom.

For years, the idea of films and TV shows based on video game franchises was ridiculous, as almost every single one of them was terrible. However, in the 2020s, that has changed.

is a hit on the page and onscreen! As fans gear up for season 2 of the Prime Video series, ET is taking a look at the biggest changes between Jenny Han's books and the Lola Tung-led drama.The story follows Belly (Tung), a teen on her annual summer trip to the fictional Cousins Beach with her mom, Laurel (Jackie Chung), and older brother, Steven (Sean Kaufman). While there, they stay with Laurel's lifelong friend, Susannah (Rachel Blanchard), and her teenage sons, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), who Belly is romantically torn between.When it came to adapting the series for the screen, Han, who serves as co-showrunner, knew it wouldn't be an easy task.«It's a bit of a balancing act, because I really had to weigh what the fans are expecting with where the show is going creatively and find that balance,» she told .

Believe it or not, it’s already been 10 years since the release of James DeMonaco’s breakout hit, “The Purge.” The micro-budget horror film would go on to earn a massive box office and devoted fanbase, spawning four sequels and multi-season TV series. And in honor of the film’s 10th Anniversary, DeMonaco joins The Playlist Podcast to talk about his 2013 hit and how a fractured country inspired him to make a film about people killing each other for sport.

Charity Lawson is keeping Brayden around. On Monday night’s episode of The Bachelorette, Charity was warned the 24-year-old travel nurse is immature and treating the show like “spring break,” but opted to give him a rose anyway.

Charity Lawson is keeping Brayden around. On Monday night's episode of , Charity was warned the 24-year-old travel nurse is immature and treating the show like «spring break,» but opted to give him a rose anyway.The week started on a much more positive note when Aaron B.

Janelle Monae isn’t shy about her boobs anymore!

’ hair and its laissez-faire approach to styling almost made our redundant. Well, it's time to bring them out again, thanks to the XXL bombshell blowout.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” now playing in theaters and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” on the way, July is shaping up to the biggest month yet for movie theaters this year. Things are a bit quieter on streaming, with no major studio tentpoles making their way to platforms. That’s all the more reason to get out of the house and buy a ticket at the local multiplex.

The popular GWCT Scottish Game Fair returns to the grounds of Scone Palace this weekend.

It’s time to get back in the ring. But in a world of over-the-top melodrama, bruises, and back pains, it’s also time to ask who is actually in your corner when someone is pummeling you off the top rope.

Salma Hayek is one of the most successful stars. And while she is constantly working on new films and series, attending fashion events, and spending quality time with her family, the Mexican actress also takes time to relax and decompress from stress in between projects.The 56-year-old star is celebrating World Wellbeing Week by documenting her stress-free day.

Jennifer Coolidge is going into depth about why she almost turned down her award-winning role in The White Lotus.

If there’s a silver lining to your favorite show taking three years off between seasons, it’s that I’ve had plenty of time to get people into “Warrior.” I’ve always pitched Max’s period action series as a West Coast version of “Gangs of New York,” one that weaves together historiography and spectacle in equal measures and features some of the most talented Asian-American actors in the industry today.

Lauren Sanchez looks stunning in Saint-Tropez! The media personality continues to enjoy her vacation with her new fiancé Jeff Bezos. The couple has been spotted living their best life on his $500 million lavish yacht in the South of France.This time the journalist was photographed relaxing under the sun.

Love Island star Samie Elishi flaunted her toned abs as she attended a star-studded Sex and the City event in London, celebrating the iconic show.The brunette beauty arrived at the event, which is a celebration of the iconic franchise's 25th anniversary and the season two launch of its spin-off, And Just Like That, wearing a grey sparkly pair of trousers and matching bra.The 22 year old joked on Instagram that she was in her "Carrie Bradshaw era" while posing in a pink fluffy fur coat. Samie, who fans think has rekindled her romance with ex Tom Clare, posed for photographers at the event, which marked the second season of the Sex and the City spin-off.The hit show on HBO sees Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis reprise their roles as Charlotte, Miranda and Charlotte.

The first trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer season two is here!