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☆ Who's watching 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Rings of Power'? New numbers shed light on the audience for both shows
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A third of the audiences for both "Rings of Power" and "House of the Dragon" is watching the other show. Notably, large swaths are watching both shows: 34% of "The Rings of Power" audience also watches "House of the Dragon," and 34% of "House of the Dragon" viewers also watch "Rings of Power." "Rings of Power" was watched for 988 million minutes the week of September 12 through September 18. But the streaming chart only includes "House of the Dragon" viewing on HBO Max. Nielsen's data this week didn't break down how much the new episodes of each series accounted for its viewing minutes.

The season one finale of "The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered October 14 on Prime Video. How to watch 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'You can watch "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" exclusively on Prime Video. You can stream "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for free with an Amazon Prime trial. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" season one has a total of eight episodes. Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" is based on the appendices from "The Lord of the Rings" book series.

☆ 'The Rings of Power' creators promise that if you were disappointed with season 1, you'll like the second season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The first season of "The Rings of Power" concluded on Friday with a reveal about who Sauron was. The creators are confident fans who wanted more of the villain in season one will dig the second season. Payne and Patrick McKay promise that if viewers were disappointed with season one's story because they expected more Sauron, then they'll dig the second season, which started filming earlier this month. "There may well be viewers who are like, 'This is the story we were hoping to get in season one!,'" McKay told The Hollywood Reporter. "I hope after the last episode airs, viewers watch the whole season again, which is now a different experience," McKay told THR.

☆ I was 'Euphoria' star Colman Domingo's assistant for a year. Here's why he was the best boss I've ever had.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Eboni Boykin-Patterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Higgins was the executive assistant for "Euphoria" actor Colman Domingo for a year. I would love to work with another Black and queer individual and see what I could learn. He's an influential Black queer man who uses his influence to help other people like him break into the industry. Now, years later, I've started to notice that when I'm working on documents, I'm slowing down to really read them. He was the best boss I've ever hadWhen I was hired in the role, I knew it would only be for a year.

☆ Tom Cruise's 'Mummy' movie flopped because it wasn't fun, says Brendan Fraser: It 'should be a thrill ride'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Brendan Fraser, star of the 1999 "Mummy" movie, said that Tom Cruise's 2017 reboot wasn't "fun." 2017's "Mummy" flopped so badly Universal scrapped plans for a monster-focused shared universe. Brendan Fraser, who starred in the original "Mummy" trilogy that kicked off with the 1999 film, says Cruise's reboot flopped because it wasn't "fun." Cruise's movie earned $409 million worldwide, including just $80 million in the US. 2020's "The Invisible Man" grossed $144 million worldwide, nearly half of which came from the US.

☆ Netflix's 14 biggest TV shows of all time, including 'Stranger Things' and 'Dahmer'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"Ozark" season four — 491.09 million hours"Ozark." NetflixDescription: "A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss." Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 84%What critics said: "A chilly, thrilling narco saga told from the perspective of the Mob's money launderer, Ozark deserves its place among the very finest TV takes on American dope, crime and corruption."

☆ Netflix reportedly pitched a $250 million 'Marvel approach' to 'Lord of the Rings' TV shows, but it 'freaked out' the Tolkien estate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Netflix pitched the Tolkien estate on "Lord of the Rings" TV shows before Amazon landed the rights. It took a "Marvel approach" that "freaked out" the estate, according to The Hollywood Reporter. HBO also pitched the estate on a TV series, THR reported, on essentially remaking the film trilogy. One source told THR that Netflix took a "Marvel approach, and that completely freaked out the estate." THR also reported that Netflix bid $250 million for the rights, which has been widely reported to be the number Amazon paid for the series.

☆ Amazon's 'Rings of Power' isn't making as big of a splash as HBO's 'House of the Dragon' — and it shows the potential risks of dueling big-budget fantasy shows
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"The Rings of Power" has been hit with poor audience reactions, and online engagement is muted. 'House of the Dragon' is driving more sustained interest than 'The Rings of Power'The shows are airing at the same time; "Rings of Power" debuted four days after "House of the Dragon" did. HBOGoogle Trends shows that searches related to "House of the Dragon" spike with impressive consistency weekly after each episode, showing sustained interest. In the first weeks for their premiere episodes, "House of the Dragon" had 45% more piracy than "The Rings of Power," according to the piracy analytics company Muso. But the explosion in piracy for "House of the Dragon" between episodes one and two shows a growing demand.

☆ ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ was plagued with drama. It won the box office this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —It looks like “Don’t Worry Darling” didn’t have that much to worry about. (Warner Bros., like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. The solid box office was propelled by female viewers, who accounted for 66% of the film’s opening weekend totals, according to the studio. Ultimately, “Don’t Worry Darling” did what it was supposed to do, at least in terms of selling tickets. Now, those in Hollywood are wondering if “Don’t Worry Darling” will keep box office momentum going into its second weekend.

Marilyn Monroe is well remembered for her iconic movies from the 1950s. Below, we rounded up some of Marilyn Monroe's best movies, along with details on where you can stream them online. Marilyn Monroe has a supporting role as Claudia Casswell, a beautiful aspiring actress who doesn't have the talent for the industry. 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'A shot of Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Two of the Donahue children end up joining a show starring Victoria Parker, a successful performer played by Marilyn Monroe.

Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry, Darling” is — on its immaculately, obsessively polished surface — a film about the danger of dreams. Even if you have somehow avoided all publicity for the film, the pop culture reference points should already be clear. Pugh conveys blissful serenity and anguished confusion with equal conviction; her deftness justifies Wilde’s poetic anti-narrative, and vice versa. The real world feels like ghostly and desaturated reflection. “Don’t Worry, Darling” is a movie that airily warns you to watch out for illusions even as it revels in a film’s power to create a world deliberately untethered from reality.

☆ 'Don't Worry Darling' is a new thriller starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh — here's what we know about its streaming release so far
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Jordan Williams | Freelance Writer | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Following its exclusive theatrical window, "Don't Worry Darling" is expected to stream on HBO Max. Check out the trailer for 'Don't Worry Darling'Florence Pugh ("Midsommar") plays the lead role of Alice opposite Harry Styles ("Dunkirk") as Jack. As of September 23, "Don't Worry Darling" has a low "36%" score on Rotten Tomatoes. "Don't Worry Darling" has yet to receive an official streaming release date. "Don't Worry Darling" is not based on a book, but rather a spec script originally written by Shane and Carey Van Dyke.

☆ We're about to see whether all the drama offscreen will help — or hurt — Olivia Wilde's 'Don't Worry Darling' at the box office
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Don't Worry Darling" arrives in theaters this weekend after months of offscreen gossip. For those who haven't been severely online over the last few months, "Don't Worry Darling" has received a lot of attention, largely for behind-the-scenes gossip rather than the movie itself. "Don't Worry Darling" earned $3 million on Thursday (including early Imax showings on Monday), according to Forbes. "We don't get to see that bit, though, because 'Don't Worry Darling' has used up all its tricks." At any rate, "Don't Worry Darling" is still expected to top the box office at a time when studio releases have been scarce and theaters are starving for new content.

☆ ‘The Woman King’ poised for big box-office run after surprisingly strong opening weekend
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

During a lull in the movie calendar, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King” is generating the kind of buzz — and ticket sales — that the box office desperately needs. ″‘The Woman King’ opened on the high end of our expectations and looks poised for a very healthy theatrical run thanks to strong word of mouth,” said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at BoxOffice.com. Overall ticket sales were driven predominantly by older female viewers, a demographic that has been slower to return to cinemas coming out of the Covid pandemic. Additionally, Black audiences accounted for 56% of all opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada. “Much like ‘Black Panther,’ ‘The Woman King’ demonstrates that positive, culturally based stories can resonate strongly among all audiences,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore.

☆ ‘The Woman King’ surprises at the box office
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

1 spot at the domestic box office this weekend with a surprising $19 million, according to Sony (SNE). “The Woman King” is also an original and is not based on a previous piece of intellectual property like a sequel or superhero film. In modern day Hollywood, to take the box office crown without being connected to a prior hit or big franchise is a rare feat. Yet “The Woman King,” which was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and co-stars Lashana Lynch and John Boyega, took advantage of strong reviews and won the weekend for Sony. With few notable movies coming to theaters until early November, “The Woman King” could continue to find an audience and rack up sales at the ticket booth.

☆ 'The Woman King' poised for big box-office run after surprisingly strong opening weekend
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

During a lull in the movie calendar, Gina Prince-Bythewood's "The Woman King" is generating the kind of buzz — and ticket sales — that the box office desperately needs. "'The Woman King' opened on the high end of our expectations and looks poised for a very healthy theatrical run thanks to strong word of mouth," said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at BoxOffice.com. Overall ticket sales were driven predominantly by older female viewers, a demographic that has been slower to return to cinemas coming out of the Covid pandemic. Additionally, Black audiences accounted for 56% of all opening weekend ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada. "Much like 'Black Panther,' 'The Woman King' demonstrates that positive, culturally based stories can resonate strongly among all audiences," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore.

☆ UK's Channel 5 aired 'The Emoji Movie' instead of the Queen's funeral
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

UK network Channel 5 aired "The Emoji Movie" on Monday rather than coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. "The Emoji Movie" is one of the most critically panned movies of the last five years. But Channel 5, owned by Paramount Global, opted to air Sony's "The Emoji Movie" instead, according to Variety and reactions on social media. "No sign of Prince Louis, he's probably at the palace watching the Emoji Movie on Channel 5," said one Twitter user. "Good luck everyone getting through The Emoji Movie on Channel 5 this morning."

"Where the Crawdads Sing" is directed by Olivia Newman ("First Match") and written by Lucy Alibar ("Beasts of the Southern Wild"). After purchasing "Where the Crawdads Sing," you'll be able to stream it whenever you want with no restrictions. Is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' available on Blu-ray? What is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' based on? "Where the Crawdads Sing" is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name written by author Delia Owens.

Check out the trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5"The Handmaid's Tale" has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for outstanding drama series in 2017, and a Golden Globe for best drama series in 2018. How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale'You can watch "The Handmaid's Tale"s season five on Hulu starting September 14. In addition to the new season, you can also watch seasons one through four of "The Handmaid's Tale" on Hulu. Will season 5 of 'The Handmaid's Tale' be the last season? "The Handmaid's Tale" season five will not be the show's last season.

"Thor: Love and Thunder" hit Disney Plus on September 8 as part of the service's Disney Plus Day event. "Thor: Love and Thunder" is also directed by Waititi, making it the second Thor film he's helmed, following "Thor: Ragnarok." How to watch 'Thor: Love and Thunder'"Thor: Love and Thunder" is now available to watch with a Disney Plus subscription. Disney Plus can be streamed via web browser or the Disney Plus app on most smart TVs, streaming players, or mobile devices. (L-R): Natalie Portman as Mighty Thor and Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder."

"The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered September 2 on Prime Video. Prime Video costs $9/month on its own, or $15/month as part of a full Prime membership. How to watch 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'You can watch "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" exclusively on Prime Video. You can stream "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for free with an Amazon Prime trial. Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" is based on the appendices from "The Lord of the Rings" book series.

☆ Amazon's 'Rings of Power' still doesn't have any user reviews on Prime Video nearly a week after it premiered
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered last week. Nearly a week later, there still aren't any user ratings for the series on Prime Video. Nearly a week later, there still aren't any user reviews for the series on Prime Video. Amazon did not immediately return a request for comment on when user reviews would be visible. It has a better user score of 6.8 (out of 10) at IMDb, which is owned by Amazon.

The sixth and final season of "Better Call Saul" concluded on August 15. You can stream the last half of the final season on AMC Plus, and catch up on older seasons with a Netflix subscription. How to watch 'Better Call Saul' season 6You can watch the final six episodes of "Better Call Saul" season six with a subscription to the AMC Plus streaming service. Keep in mind, however, that "Better Call Saul" episodes only remain available on AMC Plus for a limited time. The show has received 46 Emmy nominations over its run, including seven for its sixth and final season.

☆ 'Bullet Train' Repeats No. 1, 'Top Gun' Returns to Second Place as Box Office Nearly Grinds to Halt
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-14 | by ( Rebecca Rubin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

That would be one plausible explanation behind the great box office slowdown. Although three new movies opened nationwide, none were able to crack the top five on domestic charts and only two -- A24's satirical slasher "Bodies Bodies Bodies" and Lionsgate's vertigo-inducing thriller "Fall" -- managed to infiltrate the top 10. After two weeks on the big screen, the Brad Pitt-led "Bullet Train" has generated $54.4 million at the domestic box office. In eighth place, "Bodies Bodies Bodies" beat expectations with $3.2 million from 1,290 locations. That means "Maverick" is roughly $5 million away from dethroning Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" as the sixth-highest grossing movie in domestic box office history.

☆ The worst movies that 80 Oscar winners have been in, according to critics
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-28 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Jamie Lee Curtis — "Christmas With the Kranks" (2004)"Christmas with the Kranks." Sony Pictures ReleasingRotten Tomatoes score: 5%In "Christmas with the Kranks," Curtis plays half of a married couple alongside Tim Allen, who are new empty-nesters. When their plans for a Christmas cruise get changed by the surprise visit of their daughter, hijinks ensue. Curtis has been in Hollywood for over 40 years but finally got recognized by the Academy in 2023 for her supporting role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

Persons: Jamie Lee Curtis —, Curtis, Tim Allen Organizations: Sony Pictures, Academy Locations: Hollywood

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