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Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“Hocus Pocus” put a spell on moviegoers, and now it’s leading U.S. box office charts 27 years after originally premiering in theaters.Disney rereleased the 1993 Halloween classic — starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker as a trio of witches — this weekend on the big screen, where it collected $650,000 on Friday.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“F9” will have to wait a little longer to take a lap in theaters.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“No Time to Die,” the latest James Bond installment, will be postponed until next year, the filmmakers announced Friday.The film, starring Daniel Craig in his final stint as the agent formerly known as 007, is expected to hit theaters April 2, 2021, a year later than initially planned. “No Time to Die,” back in March, was the first major tentpole to shift its release date as cases of coronavirus began to spread.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineRober Zemeckis’ adaptation of “The Witches” starring Anne Hathaway is landing on HBO Max just in time for Halloween.The Warner Bros. fantasy comedy will debut on the subscription streaming service, owned by parent company WarnerMedia, on Oct.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineAuthor V.E. Schwab’s upcoming novel “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” is getting adapted into a feature film.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineThings get gruesome in Amelia Moses’ werewolf thriller “Bloodthirsty.” The upcoming film follows a rising singer and songwriter named Grey (Lauren Beatty), who goes to work on her second album with noted music producer Vaughn Daniels (Greg Bryk) at his remote cabin in the woods.But as the music making progresses, she begins a gruesome transformation into a powerful beast with a yearning for blood.In an exclusive clip of “Bloodthirsty,” Daniels invites her to

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineSacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” sequel will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, Variety has confirmed.It’s unclear when the film will be released on the streaming service, though sources say it will debut before the presidential election in November.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineEntertainment PR firm Stan Rosenfield and Associates has rebranded itself as RMG, or Rosenfield Media Group, Stan Rosenfield and Zach Rosenfield announced on Monday.The change will go into effect on Oct. 1.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“All In: The Fight for Democracy,” a documentary that examines voter suppression in the United States, will be available for free on Amazon Prime Video on Sept.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineChristopher Nolan’s “Tenet” hit an important milestone, crossing the $250 million mark at the global box office.That benchmark is bolstered by international revenues, where the sci-fi thriller has surpassed $200 million in ticket sales. But in the U.S., “Tenet” is still struggling to attract audiences.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineJim Cummings finds himself on the hunt for the culprit behind a series of grizzly murders in the first trailer for “The Wolf of Snow Hollow.”Cummings wrote, directed and stars in the horror-thriller, centering on the sheriff of a small mountain town.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineNational Research Group, a leading entertainment and technology research firm, has announced two new leadership hires. Becky Wu will serve as executive VP of data science and Cindi Smith has been promoted to vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion practice.Wu co-invented ZQ Intelligence, a data software company that monitors technology.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineChristopher Nolan’s “Tenet” crossed the $200 million mark globally, propped up by overseas grosses while U.S. cinemas struggle to draw audiences during the coronavirus pandemic.The time-bending sci-fi thriller generated $6.7 million in the U.S.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlinePeople who closely follow box office earnings have noticed a surprising lack of transparency surrounding ticket sales for “Tenet,” the $200 million-budgeted sci-fi epic from director Christopher Nolan that released last weekend in U.S. theaters.Since “Tenet” premiered, Warner Bros., the studio behind the film, has parceled out carefully selected breadcrumbs of data to reporters and rival studios.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineAudiences will have to wait until 2021 to summon “Candyman.” The supernatural slasher film, directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta, has pushed back its theatrical release and will now debut on the big screen sometime next year.“Candyman” was supposed to hit theaters on Oct. 16.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineTikTok star Addison Rae Easterling has been cast in the upcoming remake of the 1999 teen comedy “She’s All That.”The gender-swapped reboot, titled “He’s All That,” has been in the works for years and recently started to gain traction again.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineWarner Bros. has postponed the release of “Wonder Woman 1984,” the latest development in Hollywood’s rocky plans to return to the movies.The superhero sequel starring Gal Gadot, which was expected to debut on Oct.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineAhead of its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, Emma Seligman’s debut feature “Shiva Baby” has sold worldwide rights to Utopia Media.“Shiva Baby” follows a young bisexual Jewish woman at a shiva — a mourning tradition in the Jewish community — in which her older male paramour and female high school sweetheart are present.“This film was made to represent the various contradictions and pressures placed upon young women, especially young queer women, from

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineFor much of the pandemic, Hollywood’s collective attention has hinged on one movie: “Tenet.”The time-bending thriller from director Christopher Nolan was expected to answer definitively if audiences would go back to the movies once cases of coronavirus were under control. Theaters were closed for months starting in March to help stop the spread of the virus.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineMelvin Gregg, the actor best known for “American Vandal” and the Ben Affleck-led “The Way Back,” is taking his talents to the (very) small screen. He is partnering with Whatifi, a new interactive storytelling app, to write and direct an original film that will exclusively play on the mobile platform.Gregg’s movie, titled “This Call Will Be Recorded,” is a choose-your-own adventure comedy with 16 different endings.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineJason Momoa is showing support for his fellow “Justice League” co-star Ray Fisher amid the Cyborg actor’s ongoing dispute with Warner Bros., the studio behind the superhero franchise.Momoa took to social media on Tuesday, posting a picture of Fisher on his Instagram story with the caption “IStandWithRayFisher.” Fisher shared Momoa’s post on Twitter, writing “Accountability> Entertainment.”Let’s Go!!! #BORGLIFEAccountability>Entertainmenthttps://t.co/pqIt2POLhI

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineLupita Nyong’o shared a moving tribute to her “Black Panther” co-star and friend Chadwick Boseman, who died on Aug. 28 at the age of 43 from colon cancer.Nyong’o posted a photo of her and Boseman laughing, with the caption “For the beloved Chadwick Boseman.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineArmie Hammer brings Lily James to Manderley in the first trailer for “Rebecca,” a modern take on Daphne du Maurier’s classic gothic thriller novel.The Netflix film, directed by Ben Wheatley, follows a newly married woman (James) as she arrives at the English estate of her wealthy husband Maxim de Winter (Hammer).

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineChristopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic “Tenet” arrived in U.S. theaters with $20.2 million over Labor Day weekend.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“The Batman” has suspended filming in the United Kingdom after a crew member tested positive for coronavirus.“A member of ‘The Batman’ production has tested positive for Covid-19 and is isolating in accordance with established protocols,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineThe future of film in an age of plague may be crystallized this weekend.That’s because after numerous delays and months of anticipation, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” — the time-bending sci-fi epic that hopes to revive the beleaguered movie business  — is finally hitting U.S.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineLetitia Wright paid homage to Chadwick Boseman, her onscreen brother in Marvel’s blockbuster “Black Panther,” after the actor died Friday from colon cancer.In a touching tribute posted on Instagram Tuesday night, Wright delivers a poem in honor of Boseman, whom she refers to as “my brother, an angel on Earth.” In 2018’s smash success “Black Panther,” Wright portrayed Shuri, the little sister of Boseman’s T’Challa.“Words can’t describe how I feel,” she said over

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlinePrince Harry and Meghan Markle have set their sights on streaming: The royal couple has signed a deal with Netflix, Variety has confirmed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to California earlier this year, had been pitching movie and TV plans around Hollywood.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“The Way I See It,” a documentary about former White House photographer Pete Souza, will release in theaters on Sept. 18 before premiering on MSNBC three weeks later on Oct.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineJack Quaid has been cast in Paramount and Spyglass Media’s “Scream” reboot.In the relaunch, Courteney Cox and David Arquette are reprising their roles as news reporter Gale Weathers and sheriff Dewey Riley. It’s unclear who Quaid will play in the movie.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineChristopher Nolan’s “Tenet” launched internationally this weekend with a surprisingly robust $53 million debut despite the ongoing pandemic.“We are off to a fantastic start internationally and couldn’t be more pleased,” said Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineDirector Ryan Coogler released an emotional tribute in honor of Chadwick Boseman, the “Black Panther” who died after a four-year battle with colon cancer.Read the statement in its entirety below:Before sharing my thoughts on the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, I first offer my condolences to his family who meant so very much to him. To his wife, Simone, especially.I inherited Marvel and the Russo Brothers’ casting choice of T’Challa.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineSuperhero thriller “The New Mutants,” one of the first major movies to open since coronavirus caused theaters to close in March, launched to $7 million over the weekend. Though ticket sales were on the lower end of expectations, the Disney and 20th Century Studios release marks the biggest debut yet for a new release during the pandemic.Around 60-70% of theaters have reopened across the U.S.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineLuisa Cocozzelli, a South Florida resident in her 60s, considers herself something of a film connoisseur. In normal times — meaning, before coronavirus swept the globe, shuttering everything from movie theaters to restaurants and causing millions to lose their jobs and hundreds of thousands to lose their lives — she regularly went to her local cinema.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineKelly Marie Tran will voice the main character in Disney’s animated adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon,” replacing the voice role previously held by Cassie Steele.“Raya and the Last Dragon,” set in a fictional fantasy land called Kumandra, follows a fearless warrior as she seeks to save the realm from evil forces. As previously announced, Awkwafina voices a character named Sisu, a rare water dragon who can transform into a human being.

Rebecca Rubin News Editor, Online“The King’s Man,” a prequel in the “Kingsman” spy series, has pushed back its theatrical debut. The movie was expected to hit theaters on Sept.