Foreign Office updates Germany travel advice

After passing $500M globally through Thursday, Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros Movie is now on its way to an estimated $659M through Sunday worldwide. Of that, the international box office is estimated to rep $318.6M. 

Refresh for latest…: Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros Movie made history this past weekend, nabbing the biggest opening ever for an animated title worldwide. Now, after just nine days, it has a new milestone under its belt, topping $500M to become the No. 1 release of 2023 globally.

obtained by The Guardian that his messages were taken out of context in Die Zeit’s report and his long track record of content was the true barometer of his politics.“Articles of mine published over four decades show the way I think,” Döpfner said Thursday in the statement. “I let myself be taken to account for every published word.

Brits heading to Cyprus on holiday have been warned that a new law banning the use of laughing gas has been imposed. The Foreign Office has updated its advice for the country following the change.

Holidaymakers headed to Cyprus have been issued a warning about a new law that has come into place.

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” towered over box office charts with $377 million in global ticket sales, taking the title for the biggest worldwide debut of the year from “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” ($225.3 million). The animated movie — a collaboration between Illumination, Nintendo and Universal — crushed already-high expectations, igniting to $173 million internationally and $204 million in its first five days at the domestic box office. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” opened in 70 overseas territories, including Mexico ($27.4 million to start), the U.K. and Ireland ($19.6 million to start), Germany ($14 million to start) and China ($12 million to start).

Illumination/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros Movie began its international rollout today in 44 markets, and will expand to 70 through Friday. While we are waiting on numbers from a great many of today’s debuts, early word out of Asia Pacific is encouraging at $7.95M including sneaks. 

Brits who are travelling to France by ferry over Easter have been warned they could face “delays” this bank holiday weekend. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its travel advice for the country.

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YouTube channel and a royal reporter.“That’s for you, if you want it,” one person is heard saying as they extended the paper crown to the King.“I’m alright,” he replied with a smile as he walked away. The playful crown, which featured a purple top and fake jewels illustrated all around it, is a signature for the fast food giant.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” an adaptation of the popular role-playing game, ignited at the international box office with $33 million from 60 markets. Paramount and eOne’s film also opened in North America with $38.5 million, bringing its global tally to $71 million. It’s a good start, especially considering Hollywood’s track record in adapting games for the big screen. But “Dungeons and Dragons” needs to keep playing in theaters to justify its $150 million price tag before marketing. Overseas audiences will be key to the success of “D&D.” The film, directed Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley and starring Chris Pine and Regé-Jean Page, enjoyed the biggest start in China with $5 million, followed by the U.K. with $4.3 million, Mexico with $2.4 million, Australia with $2.4 million, and Germany with $2 million.

The state visit "is the ultimate when it comes to the use of soft power", a royal expert said. King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort arrived in Germany on Wednesday as part of their three day state visit with a priority to strengthen and improve relations with Britain’s European neighbours and to stand together with Ukraine.Their trip is expected to make a big impact as they build relationships for the benefit of both countries.

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King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have officially kicked off their new reign as Britain's monarchs, touching down in Germany for their first foreign trip. The king and his wife were greeted with a 21-gun salute and two flyover jets upon their arrival.They were also met by supporters as they descended from their plane, making their way to their vehicle.

The King and Queen Consort have arrived in Germany for the start of their first state visit.The royal pair said in a joint statement, released on their official Twitter account, it was a “great joy” to be able to develop the “longstanding friendship between our two nations”.The couple were greeted by a 21-gun salute and a fly-past by two fighter jets after they emerged from the ministerial plane Voyager and paused at the top of the steps. As a mark of respect, two Typhoon jets escorted the plane carrying Charles and Camilla, their entourage and a large number of media for a period as it approached Berlin-Brandenburg Government Airport.

Brits travelling to France have been warned to “avoid demonstrations” as protests erupt across the country. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice after protests broke out in Paris and elsewhere.