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Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward.As reported by IndieWire, tracking data for the studio’s latest release, The Marvels, states only 19 per cent of the opening weekend audience was between ages 18-24. 30 per cent, however, was in the 25-34 bracket, while only 8 per cent were between ages 13-17.As noted by the outlet, 40 per cent of the audience for the film’s 2019 predecessor, Captain Marvel, was aged 18-24.
This data suggests Gen-Z (defined as people born in the late ’90s and early 2000s) might be losing interest in the output of Marvel Studios.While this could represent a waning interest among a driving demographic for superhero films, it’s important to note the setbacks which perhaps led The Marvels to flop at the box office. For starters, the film carries a lot of MCU baggage, tying together the company’s TV efforts in WandaVision and Ms. Marvel.The cast were also unable to promote the film due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, which concluded earlier this month.
Considering Marvel films now regularly release only a few months later on Disney+, audiences might be more relucant to catch them in the cinema.The Marvels might be an isolated case when you consider the success of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3, which has become the fourth highest-grossing film of the year.This was preceded, however, by the box office disappointment of Ant Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, which failed to break even in its theatrical run (via Variety) earlier this year.
Similar to The Marvels though, Quantumania largely faced middling to negative reviews.If superhero fatigue is an issue, the eight-month gap until the next MCU instalment, Deadpool 3, might help build anticipation. The sequel, led by Ryan Reynolds, also sees Hugh Jackman reprise
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Ethan Shanfeld Emma Stone joined “Saturday Night Live‘s” coveted Five-Timers Club this Saturday, and was welcomed into “SNL her-story” by Tina Fey and Candice Bergen during her monologue. Fey and Bergen gifted Stone with the iconic Five-Timers Club jacket, which Stone joked had a joint in the pocket. “That must be Woody Harrelson’s jacket,” Bergen quipped.
Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign against Newcastle on Saturday night (8pm) and highly-rated teenager Kobbie Mainoo is back in contention to start.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor After activist investor Nelson Peltz announced his intention to renew his proxy battle to secure seats on Disney’s board, the company responded by alleging former Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter — who is in league with Peltz’s Trian Fund Management — has a personal grudge against Disney chief Bob Iger. In a statement responding to Trian’s announcement, Disney said that Perlmutter “was terminated from his employment by Disney earlier this year and has voiced his longstanding personal agenda against Disney’s CEO, Robert A.
SM Entertainment CEO Nikki Semin Han has established a brand-new music label, with plans to debut six new K-pop acts by 2028.According to an exclusive report by Variety, Han has teamed up with a group of former colleagues from SM Entertainment to launch Titan Content, a newly established music label based in the US. The agency described itself to Variety as “the world’s first premier multinational K-pop powerhouse music company”, with facilities in both Los Angeles and Seoul with the goal of breaking their upcoming roster of artists into the US music market.According to Variety, Titan Content is currently working on launching two K-pop girl groups, two boy groups, a male soloist and a female soloist by 2028.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Florida Governor Ron DeSantis squaring off against California Governor Gavin Newsom in a debate moderated by Sean Hannity? Sounds like an opportunity for another round of cable-news professional wrestling. The host hopes to keep the figure-four leg locks and piledrivers to a minimum. “It’s not going to be PBS.
EXCLUSIVE: New Regency‘s Jeff Nichols-directed crime drama The Bikeriders, which was at 20th Century Studios, is getting acquired by Focus Features. Focus is taking global rights to the pic, reteaming them with New Regency who they partnered with on 2022’s The Northman. A 2024 theatrical release is planned. Universal will distribute the movie overseas.
Jon Stewart can’t stop co-headlining.The former “Daily Show” host, who shared the stage with Pete Davidson and John Mulaney earlier this year, is now splitting time with comedian and podcaster Tom Segura.On Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec.13, the unlikely duo will bring the funny to Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theater.“Come see one of the greatest comedic voices of our generation and also Jon Stewart will be on the shows as well,” Segura cracked on Instagram.While our team hasn’t seen Segura live, the NY Post caught Stewart live in Atlantic City earlier this year.
Recently, it was announced that Best Buy was cutting out DVDs and Blu-rays from its physical stores. Gone are the days of wandering the aisles and searching for a cool movie to buy.
New Regency‘s Jeff Nichols directed crime drama The Bikeriders is getting shopped to rival studios and streamers after the movie stepped off its Dec. 1 theatrical release date, Deadline has confirmed.
Welcome to Wrexham was renewed earlier this month and it looks like that third installment, set to premiere in Spring 2024, will be complimented by a weekly podcast, This Week in Wrexham.
“Just Friends” co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart have reunited for a new ad, titled “Just Friendsgiving.”The mini “sequel” debuted days before the comedy’s 18-year anniversary on Thursday, November 23. As it falls on Thanksgiving, the commercial was the perfect way to get the pair back together to promote Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin.The ad reveals where their characters, Chris Brander and Jamie Palamino, respectively, are today.Spoiler alert: They are still together!“Wow!” Smart, 47, says as she walks in the room, spotting Reynolds near the Christmas tree.Reynolds, 47, replies: “Oh hey, honey, I was just looking at the tree.
ADOR, the label behind K-pop girl group NewJeans, has announced its new global auditions.On November 20, the HYBE Labels subsidiary shared a new poster announcing its auditions, which are open to applicants of all genders and nationalities between the ages of 2004 to 2011.The official audition site can be viewed here in English, Korean and Japanese. Per instructions on the website, applicants are required to submit a waist-up and full body shot, as well as a one-minute or longer video.Unlike its previous auditions, which allowed applicants to submit in categories of singing, rapping and dancing, or in a “free category” that includes acting, modelling and vlogging.
Harry Styles has finally debuted his new hairstyle in a photograph shared on Instagram, ahead of his fragrance launch on Thursday. News broke that the former One Direction star, 29, had shaved his long locks off in favour of a buzzcut after he was spotted at U2's concert in Las Vegas with his girlfriend Taylor Russell, and his new look was then confirmed by his mum Anne Twist, who explained he simply wanted to switch up his usual haircut to a fan.
Peter Hook & The Light have announced a huge 2024 world tour that will see the band play the ‘Substance’ albums from Joy Division and New Order in full – find dates and ticket information below.The New Order and Joy Division co-founder will be touring with his band from May next year, spanning New Zealand, Australia, North America, the UK and Ireland.The tour will open at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand on May 16, followed by eight more dates across New Zealand and Australia. From August 31, they’ll continue with a North American run that starts at History in Toronto, Canada.
FX has renewed Welcome to Wrexham for a third season and is set to premiere in Spring 2024.
Elizabeth Wagmeister is joining CNN as correspondent covering entertainment, based in Los Angeles.
. Frankly, I wish more celebrities used their accounts this way! Give the people what they want.On Sunday, took to Instagram with a sweaty mid-workout snapshot of Reynolds flexing his biceps at the gym ahead of his forthcoming role in Deadpool 3.
Taylor Swift has changed the lyrics to her song ‘Karma’ during a performance in Argentina last night (November 11) to shout out boyfriend Travis Kelce mid-gig.After weeks of speculation of a romance with Kelce, Swift seemed to address the rumours when she changed the lyrics to “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me” to huge cheers from the audience and Kelce himself, who was also in attendance watching the show.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been the subject of weeks worth of press attention after reports emerged that he was dating the pop star. At the end of the show last night, Swift confirmed the rumours when she was captured running off stage to kiss Kelce, confirming the relationship.Taylor Swift changes the lyrics to ‘Karma’ while performing at the Eras Tour with Travis Kelce in the audience:“Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me” pic.twitter.com/yqb5eweDMy— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 12, 2023OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/Sakp1835Dx— aidan (@aidan7501) November 12, 2023Swift was spotted watching a game in September from a box at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City with Kelce’s mother.
What are the chances of Harry Styles returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Taylor Swift joining it? Marvel president Kevin Feige just addressed both rumors!