If you never caught Madame Web in theaters (I certainly wouldn’t blame you) but still want to check out the box office and critical disaster, you might be interested to know that the film will be coming to Netflix on May 14th.
Madame Web was a bit of a disaster, which is a shame for any project that people worked hard on, but you’ve got to wonder what type of movie the creative team had originally envisioned. While there was potential there, the final result wasted every opportunity. You had Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, and Celeste O’Connor as three different Spider-Women… except we never really get to see this in action beyond a few glimpses into the future. Toss in some bewildering dialogue and subpar action, and you’re just left scratching your head.
Madame Web star Dakota Johnson later slammed the movie, saying she would never do anything like it again.
Madame Web was a bit of a disaster, which is a shame for any project that people worked hard on, but you’ve got to wonder what type of movie the creative team had originally envisioned. While there was potential there, the final result wasted every opportunity. You had Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, and Celeste O’Connor as three different Spider-Women… except we never really get to see this in action beyond a few glimpses into the future. Toss in some bewildering dialogue and subpar action, and you’re just left scratching your head.
Madame Web star Dakota Johnson later slammed the movie, saying she would never do anything like it again.
- 5/1/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
British-American filmmaker Gil Kenan, who has directed ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’, has said that the ‘Ghostbusters’ franchise changed his life as a kid with its unique blend of horror and comedy.
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ sees the return of the Spengler family to the New York City firehouse where it all began. They join forces with the original Ghostbusters, who have established a top-secret research lab to take ghost-busting to new heights. Things go awry when their discovery of an ancient artefact unexpectedly unleashes an evil force, putting the world at risk of a second Ice Age.
Talking about the impact of the film on him as a child, Kenan said: “‘Ghostbusters’ changed my life as a kid – the unique blend of scares and comedy. I had never experienced anything like it in a movie theatre before. What really got me was the fun of it all, the joy on screen. It was that feeling,...
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ sees the return of the Spengler family to the New York City firehouse where it all began. They join forces with the original Ghostbusters, who have established a top-secret research lab to take ghost-busting to new heights. Things go awry when their discovery of an ancient artefact unexpectedly unleashes an evil force, putting the world at risk of a second Ice Age.
Talking about the impact of the film on him as a child, Kenan said: “‘Ghostbusters’ changed my life as a kid – the unique blend of scares and comedy. I had never experienced anything like it in a movie theatre before. What really got me was the fun of it all, the joy on screen. It was that feeling,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
SYNOPSISMadame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present. Disc Details And Bonus Materials
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & Digital Extras
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
DVD
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions. Cast And CREWDirected by: Sj Clarkson...
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & Digital Extras
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
DVD
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
4K Uhd, Blu-ray™ & DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions. Cast And CREWDirected by: Sj Clarkson...
- 4/9/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
We present our interview with a HeyUGuys favourite, Dakota Johnson, who sat down with Sarah Cook to talk all things Madame Web, Sony & Marvel’s latest MCU film. Directed by Sj Clarkson, Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott star.
Johnson talks about creating the character on screen, how the comics influenced this, as well as her favourite film.
Madame Web – Buy Or Rent The Home Premiere From Saturday 30th March
Plot:
“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, ‘Madame Web’ tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
Johnson talks about creating the character on screen, how the comics influenced this, as well as her favourite film.
Madame Web – Buy Or Rent The Home Premiere From Saturday 30th March
Plot:
“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, ‘Madame Web’ tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
- 3/26/2024
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Stars: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, James Acaster | Written by Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman | Directed by Gil Kenan
The Ghostbusters are back in New York for the second instalment of the sequel-slash-reboot series, following 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time round, it’s directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote both Afterlife and Frozen Empire with Jason Reitman. Effectively energised by the New York setting, the sequel has evidently learned from the disastrous mistakes of the previous film and emerges as an entertaining adventure in its own right, though it’s not entirely without problems.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire jumps right into the Ghostbusting action, with the new team – former science teacher Gary Groobersom (Paul Rudd), Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) and her two teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace...
The Ghostbusters are back in New York for the second instalment of the sequel-slash-reboot series, following 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time round, it’s directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote both Afterlife and Frozen Empire with Jason Reitman. Effectively energised by the New York setting, the sequel has evidently learned from the disastrous mistakes of the previous film and emerges as an entertaining adventure in its own right, though it’s not entirely without problems.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire jumps right into the Ghostbusting action, with the new team – former science teacher Gary Groobersom (Paul Rudd), Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) and her two teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire had no trouble winning a relatively quiet weekend at the box office: Stronger-than-expected Saturday turnout rescued the movie from opening behind the franchise’s last installment.
Sunday estimates show Frozen Empire launching with $45.2 million in North America thanks to multi-generational turnout and families. In 2021, the pandemic-challenged Ghostbusters: Afterlife debuted to $44 million. The new movie will need to have decent legs, considering it cost more to make — $100 million, versus $75 million for Afterlife. And there’s still concern that the film hasn’t broadened out to any notable degree in terms of new fans.
Overseas, the Sony tentpole started off with $16.4 million from 25 markets — it has a staggered rollout for competitive reasons — for a global start of $61.6 million. In like-for-like markets, Sony says it is pacing 15 percent ahead of Afterlife. The U.K. leads with $5.3 million, followed quickly by Mexico with $5.2 million.
On Saturday, rival studios showed...
Sunday estimates show Frozen Empire launching with $45.2 million in North America thanks to multi-generational turnout and families. In 2021, the pandemic-challenged Ghostbusters: Afterlife debuted to $44 million. The new movie will need to have decent legs, considering it cost more to make — $100 million, versus $75 million for Afterlife. And there’s still concern that the film hasn’t broadened out to any notable degree in terms of new fans.
Overseas, the Sony tentpole started off with $16.4 million from 25 markets — it has a staggered rollout for competitive reasons — for a global start of $61.6 million. In like-for-like markets, Sony says it is pacing 15 percent ahead of Afterlife. The U.K. leads with $5.3 million, followed quickly by Mexico with $5.2 million.
On Saturday, rival studios showed...
- 3/24/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paul Rudd has become a seminal part of the MCU as Ant-Man. His debut in the charming 2015 solo film intrigued audiences and brought a new type of superhero for audiences. The Quantum Realm, which was introduced in his solo film, became a huge factor in the Avengers defeating Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.
Paul Rudd as Scott Lang in 2015’s Ant-Man
Ant-Man 3 introduced the next big bad for the MCU in the form of Knag. However, both the film and the character were not received well by fans. After the disastrous results of the film, the future of Ant-Man is uncertain, and even Rudd does not know when or if his character will ever return to the MCU.
Paul Rudd Has No Idea About Ant-Man’s Future in the MCU
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania did not resonate with MCU fans
Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man has been loved by audiences...
Paul Rudd as Scott Lang in 2015’s Ant-Man
Ant-Man 3 introduced the next big bad for the MCU in the form of Knag. However, both the film and the character were not received well by fans. After the disastrous results of the film, the future of Ant-Man is uncertain, and even Rudd does not know when or if his character will ever return to the MCU.
Paul Rudd Has No Idea About Ant-Man’s Future in the MCU
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania did not resonate with MCU fans
Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man has been loved by audiences...
- 3/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Horror returns to the big screen in a big way this weekend, with four brand new horror movies now playing only in theaters. And another two are now available to watch right at home.
Here’s all the new horror releasing March 22, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
The hotly anticipated horror movie Late Night With the Devil has been earning rave reviews from critics and Stephen King alike, and it’s now playing exclusively in theaters.
Want to watch at home? The film is next coming to Shudder on April 19, 2024.
David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad) stars as the host of a late-night talk show that descends into a nightmare in the Ghostwatch and Wnuf Halloween Special-inspired film.
David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, the charismatic host of “Night Owls,” and the film traces the ill-fated taping of a live Halloween special in 1977 plagued by a demonic presence.
Here’s all the new horror releasing March 22, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
The hotly anticipated horror movie Late Night With the Devil has been earning rave reviews from critics and Stephen King alike, and it’s now playing exclusively in theaters.
Want to watch at home? The film is next coming to Shudder on April 19, 2024.
David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad) stars as the host of a late-night talk show that descends into a nightmare in the Ghostwatch and Wnuf Halloween Special-inspired film.
David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, the charismatic host of “Night Owls,” and the film traces the ill-fated taping of a live Halloween special in 1977 plagued by a demonic presence.
- 3/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Ghostbusters: Afterlife (watch it Here) sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (which, of course, also serves as a sequel to the original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II) is now in theatres – and in the review of the film that was written by JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray (you can read it at This Link), Bumbray said that it feels like it was “aimed at building the franchise out more extensively.” While talking to The Hollywood Reporter, franchise co-creator Dan Aykroyd hinted that we could see the franchise expand with globe-trotting adventures.
Aykroyd said, “We like New York, but that’s not to say that we couldn’t make New York the base and travel off somewhere else. But… hey, there are ghosts around the world.“
While the first two films and Frozen Empire are set in New York, Afterlife took place in Oklahoma. It sounds like Aykroyd wouldn’t mind seeing the...
Aykroyd said, “We like New York, but that’s not to say that we couldn’t make New York the base and travel off somewhere else. But… hey, there are ghosts around the world.“
While the first two films and Frozen Empire are set in New York, Afterlife took place in Oklahoma. It sounds like Aykroyd wouldn’t mind seeing the...
- 3/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Let the ghost hunting begin.
Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has started off its North American box office run with $4.7 million in Thursday previews before rolling out everywhere on Friday.
That compares to $4.5 million in previews for the last film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the classic franchise created by the late Ivan Reitman. His son, Jason Reitman, directed Afterlife, but this time turned over helming duties to series co-scribe Gil Kenan.
Sony expects Frozen Empire to top the weekend’s box office chart with an opening in the $43 million to $44 million range, while tracking services are suggesting $45 million or more. (Afterlife, which debuted amid the challenges posed by the pandemic era, debuted to $44 million domestically). Critics didn’t exactly embrace either film, with Frozen Empire presently sporting a not-so-fresh score of 44 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Positive audience reaction, however, may boost the movie’s box office potential.
Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has started off its North American box office run with $4.7 million in Thursday previews before rolling out everywhere on Friday.
That compares to $4.5 million in previews for the last film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the classic franchise created by the late Ivan Reitman. His son, Jason Reitman, directed Afterlife, but this time turned over helming duties to series co-scribe Gil Kenan.
Sony expects Frozen Empire to top the weekend’s box office chart with an opening in the $43 million to $44 million range, while tracking services are suggesting $45 million or more. (Afterlife, which debuted amid the challenges posed by the pandemic era, debuted to $44 million domestically). Critics didn’t exactly embrace either film, with Frozen Empire presently sporting a not-so-fresh score of 44 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Positive audience reaction, however, may boost the movie’s box office potential.
- 3/22/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire out in theatres today, we’re finally getting that crossover content for Sony and nDreams’ Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord. Available on March 28, the new content marks the game’s biggest and most content-rich update yet.
Players will be guided by original Ghostbuster Ray Stantz across a series of narrative-infused missions that tie-in with the events of Ghostbusters:Frozen Empire. Throughout their journey, players will receive powerful new equipment, face off against new ghosts, and work towards a thrilling final showdown against Frozen Empire’s villain, Garraka.
“The Frozen Empire update will be our biggest yet. Directly tied to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire that just released in theaters, we’re bringing Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord players to New York for the first time to answer Ray’s call for help,” said Jake Zim, Senior Vice President of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Players will...
Players will be guided by original Ghostbuster Ray Stantz across a series of narrative-infused missions that tie-in with the events of Ghostbusters:Frozen Empire. Throughout their journey, players will receive powerful new equipment, face off against new ghosts, and work towards a thrilling final showdown against Frozen Empire’s villain, Garraka.
“The Frozen Empire update will be our biggest yet. Directly tied to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire that just released in theaters, we’re bringing Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord players to New York for the first time to answer Ray’s call for help,” said Jake Zim, Senior Vice President of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Players will...
- 3/22/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Sneak Peek more footage from "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire", the new supernatural comedy feature, directed by Gil Kenan as a sequel to "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021), starring Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Logan Kim, Celeste O'Connor, Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster and Emily Alyn Lind, releasing March 22, 2024 in theaters:
"...the 'Spengler' family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse…
‘…to team up with the original 'Ghostbusters', who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force…
“… Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second 'Ice Age'..."
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Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fright Features 5-Inch Action Figures Wave 1 Case of 8
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"...the 'Spengler' family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse…
‘…to team up with the original 'Ghostbusters', who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force…
“… Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second 'Ice Age'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fright Features 5-Inch Action Figures Wave 1 Case of 8
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- 3/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Janine (Annie Potts), Peter (Bill Murray), Ray (Dan Aykroyd) and Winston (Ernie Hudson) in Columbia Pictures Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Suit up! Even though spring has finally sprung it doesn’t mean that all the spooks and specters are hiding out or in hibernation until the Fall and their holiday Halloween. And you know who you’re “gonna’ call”. Yes, it’s the return of a much-beloved film franchise, opting for an “earlier than Summer” release. Well, they are celebrating a rather big anniversary. Mind you, it’s just a few months short of three years since the last installment/revival/spin-off. No, I’m talking about the original, still-revered comedy/horror hybrid classic which will soon be forty years “young”. So, let’s fire up Ecto-1 and see what the new teams and the OGs are up to in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
After a wild prologue involving a certain NYC...
Suit up! Even though spring has finally sprung it doesn’t mean that all the spooks and specters are hiding out or in hibernation until the Fall and their holiday Halloween. And you know who you’re “gonna’ call”. Yes, it’s the return of a much-beloved film franchise, opting for an “earlier than Summer” release. Well, they are celebrating a rather big anniversary. Mind you, it’s just a few months short of three years since the last installment/revival/spin-off. No, I’m talking about the original, still-revered comedy/horror hybrid classic which will soon be forty years “young”. So, let’s fire up Ecto-1 and see what the new teams and the OGs are up to in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
After a wild prologue involving a certain NYC...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is upon us, and although the late Ivan Reitman sadly won’t get to see the movie, he did give his blessing before he died in 2022.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan told THR that Jason Reitman and himself did get to pitch the story for the sequel to Ivan Reitman. “We pitched an almost complete version of this film’s story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful,” Kenan said. “Obviously, we didn’t know that he wouldn’t be with us for the film, but his validation of the pitch and his joy at hearing it was something that kept us going through the writing.“
Kenan added, “I’m obviously very grateful to Jason for entrusting me with his family’s franchise. But I’m also really grateful that I was able to have a front row seat...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan told THR that Jason Reitman and himself did get to pitch the story for the sequel to Ivan Reitman. “We pitched an almost complete version of this film’s story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful,” Kenan said. “Obviously, we didn’t know that he wouldn’t be with us for the film, but his validation of the pitch and his joy at hearing it was something that kept us going through the writing.“
Kenan added, “I’m obviously very grateful to Jason for entrusting me with his family’s franchise. But I’m also really grateful that I was able to have a front row seat...
- 3/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Finn Wolfhard, Celeste O’Connor, Paul Rudd, Kamail Nanjiani, Logan Kim, and Carrie Coon in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’
To succeed, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire needed to be fun and capture the spirit of the original Ghostbusters. It was and it did – with caveats. Seeing the Og Ghostbusters team strapping on their proton packs was a hoot, but this latest installment in the franchise made some odd plot choices. It also sticks around half an hour too long.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a direct sequel to Afterlife, finds the Spengler family – teens Phoebe and Trevor, plus mom Callie – and former teacher-turned-ghostbuster Gary Grooberson moving into the iconic NYC headquarters. The foursome’s kept hopping, responding to kooky undead creatures, including a sewer dragon. If there’s something strange in the neighborhood, they’re on the case. Why? As Gary says, quoting the “Ghostbusters” lyrics, because bustin’ makes him feel good. (That’s just one...
To succeed, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire needed to be fun and capture the spirit of the original Ghostbusters. It was and it did – with caveats. Seeing the Og Ghostbusters team strapping on their proton packs was a hoot, but this latest installment in the franchise made some odd plot choices. It also sticks around half an hour too long.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a direct sequel to Afterlife, finds the Spengler family – teens Phoebe and Trevor, plus mom Callie – and former teacher-turned-ghostbuster Gary Grooberson moving into the iconic NYC headquarters. The foursome’s kept hopping, responding to kooky undead creatures, including a sewer dragon. If there’s something strange in the neighborhood, they’re on the case. Why? As Gary says, quoting the “Ghostbusters” lyrics, because bustin’ makes him feel good. (That’s just one...
- 3/21/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Forty years ago, four men put on uniforms, came up with a catchy logo — a startled specter in a red circle with a slash going through it, no big whoop — strapped on some proton packs and saved New York City from an evil deity holed up in a penthouse. They were brave, they were bold, they were smartasses and, we can’t stress this part enough, they weren’t ‘fraid of no ghosts. It’s not a Stay Puft Marshmellow Man-sized leap to say that Ivan Reitman’s original Ghostbusters changed Hollywood blockbusters.
- 3/21/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will hit theaters in just a few days, and box office projections are looking bright, with the sequel set for a $45 million opening.
This number puts Frozen Empire roughly on par with Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which earned a $44 million opening upon its release in 2021. Afterlife went on to gross $204 million worldwide, but I can only assume that Sony hopes Frozen Empire goes a little further, particularly as they have plans for more installments of the franchise. Frozen Empire will also push the Ghostbusters franchise past the $1 billion mark at the box office within a week of release, with the previous four movies generating $945.2 million.
Related Box Office Predictions: Will Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire have a big enough opening spawn a franchise?
Here’s the synopsis for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: “The Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters,...
This number puts Frozen Empire roughly on par with Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which earned a $44 million opening upon its release in 2021. Afterlife went on to gross $204 million worldwide, but I can only assume that Sony hopes Frozen Empire goes a little further, particularly as they have plans for more installments of the franchise. Frozen Empire will also push the Ghostbusters franchise past the $1 billion mark at the box office within a week of release, with the previous four movies generating $945.2 million.
Related Box Office Predictions: Will Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire have a big enough opening spawn a franchise?
Here’s the synopsis for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: “The Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Ghostbusters are back in action.
Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is opening everywhere Friday in North America following select Thursday previews. It also begins its international rollout this week. The studio is betting on an opening in the $43 million to $44 million range, while tracking services are suggesting $45 million or more.
The movie is a direct sequel to director Jason Reitman’s 2021 feature Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the franchise created by his father, the late Ivan Reitman.
Set two years later after the events in last film, Frozen Empire includes returning castmembers Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O’Connor and Logan Kim, alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton, who starred in the original 1980s films. Series newcomers include Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt. The new Ghostbusters only has one week to itself in...
Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is opening everywhere Friday in North America following select Thursday previews. It also begins its international rollout this week. The studio is betting on an opening in the $43 million to $44 million range, while tracking services are suggesting $45 million or more.
The movie is a direct sequel to director Jason Reitman’s 2021 feature Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the franchise created by his father, the late Ivan Reitman.
Set two years later after the events in last film, Frozen Empire includes returning castmembers Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O’Connor and Logan Kim, alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton, who starred in the original 1980s films. Series newcomers include Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt. The new Ghostbusters only has one week to itself in...
- 3/20/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The caretakers of the Ghostbusters series are no strangers to being yelled at about all the things that fans don’t want to see in the movies. No, we can’t let women be Ghostbusters. No, this is no place to be earnestly sentimental about dead fathers and original cast members. No, don’t soften things down for younger generations that love the series.
With that in mind, it’s no wonder that Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire feels so wracked with anxiety, seemingly afraid to do anything too extreme with the toys at its disposal. That’s especially unfortunate given that all the right elements are in play. Freed from Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s legacy-sequel trappings, Frozen Empire initially gets down to the welcome business of positing what a fully functioning ghostbusting business in 2024 might look like.
Gil Kenan’s film finds the Spengler clan—Callie (Carrie Coon), Phoebe (McKenna Grace), and...
With that in mind, it’s no wonder that Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire feels so wracked with anxiety, seemingly afraid to do anything too extreme with the toys at its disposal. That’s especially unfortunate given that all the right elements are in play. Freed from Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s legacy-sequel trappings, Frozen Empire initially gets down to the welcome business of positing what a fully functioning ghostbusting business in 2024 might look like.
Gil Kenan’s film finds the Spengler clan—Callie (Carrie Coon), Phoebe (McKenna Grace), and...
- 3/20/2024
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
Plot: After having relocated to NYC to fight ghosts, the Spengler find themselves tangling with an old nemesis of the Ghostbusters, Mayor Walter Peck (William Atherton), who wants to shut them down for good. Meanwhile, an ancient evil will be unleashed over the city, releasing all the spirits caught over the last forty years.
Review: I was a big fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Jason Reitman’s film skillfully blended nostalgia with a new take on the franchise that opened up the Ghostbusters universe in an inclusive way. It welcomed new fans without alienating old ones, something the 2016 reboot notoriously failed at. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire seems to be aimed at building the franchise out more extensively. While it’s still a fun, nostalgia-driven return to the Ghostbusting universe, it’s not as good as the last film and spreads itself too thin to do the new characters justice.
One thing fans...
Review: I was a big fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Jason Reitman’s film skillfully blended nostalgia with a new take on the franchise that opened up the Ghostbusters universe in an inclusive way. It welcomed new fans without alienating old ones, something the 2016 reboot notoriously failed at. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire seems to be aimed at building the franchise out more extensively. While it’s still a fun, nostalgia-driven return to the Ghostbusting universe, it’s not as good as the last film and spreads itself too thin to do the new characters justice.
One thing fans...
- 3/20/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It’s been almost forty years since Ghostbusters introduced the plucky foursome fumbling their way through spectral encounters, using a now iconic Manhattan firehouse as their operations base. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, set two years after the events of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, further entrenches the Spengler family and newcomers into the franchise by returning to where it all began: New York City. Frozen Empire offers familiar set pieces, references, and easter eggs aplenty, but the nostalgia tank is now running on empty.
Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), mom Callie (Carrie Coon), and stepdad Gary (Paul Rudd) have adjusted well to life as Ghostbusters in the rundown yet classic firehouse. So well, in fact, that their latest paranormal capture caused enough city damage to put them in the crosshairs of Walter “Dickless” Peck (William Atherton). That’s not the only source of trouble for the new team; the firehouse’s containment unit is at capacity and struggling.
Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), mom Callie (Carrie Coon), and stepdad Gary (Paul Rudd) have adjusted well to life as Ghostbusters in the rundown yet classic firehouse. So well, in fact, that their latest paranormal capture caused enough city damage to put them in the crosshairs of Walter “Dickless” Peck (William Atherton). That’s not the only source of trouble for the new team; the firehouse’s containment unit is at capacity and struggling.
- 3/20/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
With "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," director Jason Reitman sparked a new direction for the sci-fi comedy franchise pioneered by his father, filmmaker Ivan Reitman. Much like the younger Reitman taking the reins of his father's cinematic history, the film grappled with the legacy of the movies that came before by delivering an Amblin-esque family adventure soaked in the nostalgia of the original "Ghostbusters." The result landed somewhere in the middle of being wonderfully entertaining and borderline self-indulgent, and that's coming from someone who has nothing but respect for the groundbreaking 1984 hit that came before it.
Two years later, the spook-nabbing franchise is continuing with "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," this time directed by "Monster House" filmmaker Gil Kenan. Leaving behind the dusty, rural Oklahoma setting of "Afterlife," the sequel brings the action back to New York City, where the unconventional Spengler family have been handed the baton, or rather neutron wand, of the original Ghostbusters.
Two years later, the spook-nabbing franchise is continuing with "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," this time directed by "Monster House" filmmaker Gil Kenan. Leaving behind the dusty, rural Oklahoma setting of "Afterlife," the sequel brings the action back to New York City, where the unconventional Spengler family have been handed the baton, or rather neutron wand, of the original Ghostbusters.
- 3/20/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Phoebe Spengler knows who she is and what she wants and she doesn’t care what any of the dumb grown-ups think. Despite banishment from all Ghostbusting activities by her mother Callie, and also by the mayor of New York City, Phoebe decides to deal with a spirit sighting in a diner. She grabs her proton pack and marches her 15-year-old self to the scene of the haunting, brimming with teenage angst.
To anyone old enough to have watched the first Ghostbusters when it became a phenomenon in 1984, Phoebe might seem like an entitled brat, a spoiled Gen Z kid who approaches the supernatural not with wonder or wry humor, but with a temper tantrum. But for those who watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire not as an exercise in nostalgia, but as a proper film with its own character arcs and story beats, then Phoebe’s act of defiance offers the...
To anyone old enough to have watched the first Ghostbusters when it became a phenomenon in 1984, Phoebe might seem like an entitled brat, a spoiled Gen Z kid who approaches the supernatural not with wonder or wry humor, but with a temper tantrum. But for those who watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire not as an exercise in nostalgia, but as a proper film with its own character arcs and story beats, then Phoebe’s act of defiance offers the...
- 3/20/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Quite alarmingly, the fifth entry in the Ghostbusters series — following straight on from the unexpectedly charming Afterlife — starts by quoting all 51 words of Robert Frost’s 1923 poem Fire and Ice, which posits two very different apocalyptic scenarios for the end of the world. Has the franchise suddenly fallen prey to the glum Christopher Nolanization of what we used to think of as bubblegum entertainment? Is Paul Feig’s controversial 2016 all-female iteration about to be frozen out of the canon? Will it be worthy and … boring?
Well, if you liked Afterlife, and not everybody did, the answer is no. It is confusing at times, and not everything works, but Frozen Empire does a very good job of keeping the flame alive, 40 years after the fact. As opposed to The Dial of Destiny, which leaned way too hard into the modern-day appeal of an action hero who’s now 80, the new-era Ghostbusters...
Well, if you liked Afterlife, and not everybody did, the answer is no. It is confusing at times, and not everything works, but Frozen Empire does a very good job of keeping the flame alive, 40 years after the fact. As opposed to The Dial of Destiny, which leaned way too hard into the modern-day appeal of an action hero who’s now 80, the new-era Ghostbusters...
- 3/20/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
The Ghostbusters universe seems to be getting awfully crowded. The latest film in the franchise, celebrating its 40th anniversary (gulp), features a plethora of ghostbusters old and new, including the surviving members of the original cast, the characters introduced in 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and a variety of eccentric new figures who are bound to figure in future installments. The only ones left out, it would seem, are the female ghostbusters from 2016’s unfairly maligned reboot, who should at least have merited a respectful cameo.
Nonetheless, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire tries hard, very hard, to satisfy the series’ fans with plenty of nostalgic throwbacks and mainly succeeds. It’s not nearly as good as the classic 1984 original, but then again, neither was 1989’s Ghostbusters II, and that one was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, all of whom were responsible for the original. So the fact...
Nonetheless, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire tries hard, very hard, to satisfy the series’ fans with plenty of nostalgic throwbacks and mainly succeeds. It’s not nearly as good as the classic 1984 original, but then again, neither was 1989’s Ghostbusters II, and that one was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, all of whom were responsible for the original. So the fact...
- 3/20/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is getting ready for its big worldwide premiere on March 22, 2024, which is just a couple of days away. The film was shown during a special screening on March 14, 2024, in New York City, but that was a special event before a wider theatrical release. Now, ahead of that release, Sony Pictures has released yet another special clip from the movie, which highlights the humorous side of the story.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a sequel to 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a reboot/sequel that continued the legacy of the original films, featuring the return of the original cast, but focusing on a new generation of younger Ghostbusters who are ready to tackle the deadly ghosts. Before we reveal more, here is the special clip we have promised you:
Mini-Puft mayhem is in full effect.
Catch @Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, playing exclusively in movie theaters Thursday. Get tickets: https://t.co/oyCDrpH7kC pic.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a sequel to 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a reboot/sequel that continued the legacy of the original films, featuring the return of the original cast, but focusing on a new generation of younger Ghostbusters who are ready to tackle the deadly ghosts. Before we reveal more, here is the special clip we have promised you:
Mini-Puft mayhem is in full effect.
Catch @Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, playing exclusively in movie theaters Thursday. Get tickets: https://t.co/oyCDrpH7kC pic.
- 3/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Sony is reaching into the cross-promo bag for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, this time giving fans of Bungie’s Destiny 2 some in-game accessories inspired by the upcoming Gil Kenan film. Available now, these items include the Slimer Exotic Ghost shell, a Garraka-inspired Exotic Sparrow, and an Ecto-1-themed Exotic ship.
As an extra bonus, those players who purchase either the set or any of the individual items will also be eligible to download the Bungie Rewards Slimer Ghost Shell papercraft mask, exclusively through the Bungie Store at no additional cost.
In addition to the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire items, Bungie has also launched the premiere of the livestream series leading to the launch of Destiny 2: Into the Light on April 9. Viewers can join the Destiny 2 development team for a close-up look at gameplay, upcoming features, and the chance to snag exclusive emblems through Twitch Drops.
And while you wait for Destiny 2 to boot up,...
As an extra bonus, those players who purchase either the set or any of the individual items will also be eligible to download the Bungie Rewards Slimer Ghost Shell papercraft mask, exclusively through the Bungie Store at no additional cost.
In addition to the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire items, Bungie has also launched the premiere of the livestream series leading to the launch of Destiny 2: Into the Light on April 9. Viewers can join the Destiny 2 development team for a close-up look at gameplay, upcoming features, and the chance to snag exclusive emblems through Twitch Drops.
And while you wait for Destiny 2 to boot up,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part II” continued its sway atop the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend with £4 million ($5.1 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
Denis Villeneuve’s anticipated sequel has an all-star cast including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling and Javier Bardem reprising their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux joining them. The film’s total now stands at £26.2 million in the territory.
In second place, in its fourth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Wicked Little Letters” collected £589,610 for a total of £7.3 million. In third position, in its seventh weekend, Universal’s “Migration” earned £574,434 for a total of £19 million.
In fourth place, in its fifth weekend, Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” sang its way to another £509,149 for a total of £16 million. Rounding off the top five was Lionsgate’s...
Denis Villeneuve’s anticipated sequel has an all-star cast including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling and Javier Bardem reprising their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux joining them. The film’s total now stands at £26.2 million in the territory.
In second place, in its fourth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Wicked Little Letters” collected £589,610 for a total of £7.3 million. In third position, in its seventh weekend, Universal’s “Migration” earned £574,434 for a total of £19 million.
In fourth place, in its fifth weekend, Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” sang its way to another £509,149 for a total of £16 million. Rounding off the top five was Lionsgate’s...
- 3/20/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Sydney Sweeney is coming back on the big screen with her new movie, Immaculate, after garnering acclaim for her rom-com movie, Anyone But You. While these projects are what keeping her in the spotlight now, she recently debuted as Julia Cornwall aka Spider-Woman, in Sony Pictures’ Madame Web alongside Dakota Johnson.
Sydney Sweeney in Madame Web
Although the movie failed to withstand studios’ expectations, it still holds great importance in the former’s professional life. In a new interview, the Euphoria star shared her insights on Madame Web, deeming it a smart career move.
Sydney Sweeney’s Thoughts on Working in Madame Web
The 26-year-old actress has emerged as an outstanding talent in the entertainment industry, receiving widespread acclaim for her performances in both Euphoria and The White Lotus. Not just the TV industry, she has also showcased her acting mettle on the big screen with projects like Once Upon a Time…...
Sydney Sweeney in Madame Web
Although the movie failed to withstand studios’ expectations, it still holds great importance in the former’s professional life. In a new interview, the Euphoria star shared her insights on Madame Web, deeming it a smart career move.
Sydney Sweeney’s Thoughts on Working in Madame Web
The 26-year-old actress has emerged as an outstanding talent in the entertainment industry, receiving widespread acclaim for her performances in both Euphoria and The White Lotus. Not just the TV industry, she has also showcased her acting mettle on the big screen with projects like Once Upon a Time…...
- 3/18/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Sneak Peek more footage from "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire", the new supernatural comedy feature, directed by Gil Kenan as a sequel to "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021), starring Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Logan Kim, Celeste O'Connor, Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster and Emily Alyn Lind, releasing March 22, 2024 in theaters:
"...the 'Spengler' family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse…
‘…to team up with the original 'Ghostbusters', who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force…
“… Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second 'Ice Age'..."
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Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fright Features 5-Inch Action Figures Wave 1 Case of 8
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"...the 'Spengler' family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse…
‘…to team up with the original 'Ghostbusters', who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force…
“… Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second 'Ice Age'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Fright Features 5-Inch Action Figures Wave 1 Case of 8
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- 3/18/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Cast’s Reported Salary Revealed! (Photo Credit – IMDb)
It’s a treat for the Ghostbusters lovers as the latest movie in that franchise will bring together the Og and new recruits. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire recently premiered in New York City, and the lead stars were all glammed up for the event. It was a star-studded affair from Paul Rudd to McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard and Bill Murray. The actors are all well-known faces of Hollywood and have received hefty paychecks for their parts.
For the unversed, it is the sequel to the 2021 movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The film is the fourth installment in the franchise. The first film came out in 1984, and the upcoming movie will celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary. It premiered at the AMC 13 Theatre at the Lincoln Square in NYC on March 14. The film has yet to be released in US theatres.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire...
It’s a treat for the Ghostbusters lovers as the latest movie in that franchise will bring together the Og and new recruits. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire recently premiered in New York City, and the lead stars were all glammed up for the event. It was a star-studded affair from Paul Rudd to McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard and Bill Murray. The actors are all well-known faces of Hollywood and have received hefty paychecks for their parts.
For the unversed, it is the sequel to the 2021 movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The film is the fourth installment in the franchise. The first film came out in 1984, and the upcoming movie will celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary. It premiered at the AMC 13 Theatre at the Lincoln Square in NYC on March 14. The film has yet to be released in US theatres.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire...
- 3/16/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Ernie HudsonPhoto: Santiago Felipe (Getty Images)
It’s hard to imagine Ghostbusters without the prowess of Ernie Hudson, the talented actor who has played Winston Zeddemore since 1984. It’s a role he’s reprised in three additional films, including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which releases in theaters this week. Still, he...
It’s hard to imagine Ghostbusters without the prowess of Ernie Hudson, the talented actor who has played Winston Zeddemore since 1984. It’s a role he’s reprised in three additional films, including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which releases in theaters this week. Still, he...
- 3/15/2024
- by Saloni Gajjar
- avclub.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Palm Royale and Apples Never Fall.
SXSW
Hollywood headed over to Austin for the annual festival, which this year ran from March 8 to March 16 and featured the premieres of The Fall Guy, Road House, I Don’t Understand You, Immaculate, Civil War and The Idea of You.
Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu, Ryan Gosling, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch attend the SXSW premiere of ‘The Fall Guy’ Post Malone, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Jennifer Salke and Conor McGregor at the ‘Road House’ premiere Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells at the ‘I Don’t Understand You’ premiere party Michael Mohan, Benedetta Porcaroli, Sydney Sweeney, Simona Tabasco, and Alvaro Morte attend the world premiere of ‘Immaculate’ Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Alex Garland attend...
SXSW
Hollywood headed over to Austin for the annual festival, which this year ran from March 8 to March 16 and featured the premieres of The Fall Guy, Road House, I Don’t Understand You, Immaculate, Civil War and The Idea of You.
Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Stephanie Hsu, Ryan Gosling, Hannah Waddingham, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch attend the SXSW premiere of ‘The Fall Guy’ Post Malone, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Jennifer Salke and Conor McGregor at the ‘Road House’ premiere Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells at the ‘I Don’t Understand You’ premiere party Michael Mohan, Benedetta Porcaroli, Sydney Sweeney, Simona Tabasco, and Alvaro Morte attend the world premiere of ‘Immaculate’ Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Alex Garland attend...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If it weren’t for Ratatouille, Patton Oswalt and the late Anthony Bourdain may not have been friends.
Oswalt stopped by Watch What Happens Live recently to promote his upcoming role in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and was asked how he and the American chef and author originally connected.
“I became friends with him because he was a huge fan of Ratatouille,” Oswalt said, “He was like, ‘They got kitchens and chefs right. It’s very, very accurate.'”
The actor voices the Pixar animated film’s main character, Remy, a Parisian rat with a passion and talent for cooking, who joins forces with a garbage boy at a fine-dining restaurant, and together, they become a dynamic chef duo.
Oswalt also recalled reaching out to Bourdain for recommendations when he and his wife were going to honeymoon in Paris, and the chef’s response was sweet but only worked for him.
Oswalt stopped by Watch What Happens Live recently to promote his upcoming role in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and was asked how he and the American chef and author originally connected.
“I became friends with him because he was a huge fan of Ratatouille,” Oswalt said, “He was like, ‘They got kitchens and chefs right. It’s very, very accurate.'”
The actor voices the Pixar animated film’s main character, Remy, a Parisian rat with a passion and talent for cooking, who joins forces with a garbage boy at a fine-dining restaurant, and together, they become a dynamic chef duo.
Oswalt also recalled reaching out to Bourdain for recommendations when he and his wife were going to honeymoon in Paris, and the chef’s response was sweet but only worked for him.
- 3/15/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The underperforming and much-mocked Madame Web has arrived on streaming services for purchase or rent, allowing audiences to make their own decisions.
Synopsis
Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
Digital Extras*
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
Cast And Crew
Directed by Sj Clarkson
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Based on The Marvel Comics
Story by Kerem Sanga and Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless
Screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Claire Parker & Sj Clarkson
Executive Producers: Adam Merims,...
Synopsis
Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures…if they can all survive a deadly present.
Digital Extras*
o Gag Reel
o Easter Eggs
o Oracle Of The Page
o Fight Like A Spider
o Future Vision
o Casting The Web
o Deleted Scene
Cast And Crew
Directed by Sj Clarkson
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Based on The Marvel Comics
Story by Kerem Sanga and Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless
Screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Claire Parker & Sj Clarkson
Executive Producers: Adam Merims,...
- 3/15/2024
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Back in 2021, when the theatrical landscape felt far less certain as theaters were still in recovery mode due to the pandemic, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" arrived to reasonably positive reviews while being embraced by fans in a way the 2016 female-led reboot (all due respect) was not. As a result, we're getting a sequel in the form of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," which is due to hit theaters next weekend. The question is, can this bigger sequel do better numbers at the box office? Sony needs the answer to be yes.
Director Gil Kenan's "Frozen Empire" is currently expected to pull in between $35 and $47 million on its opening weekend, per Box Office Pro. That would put it in a similar range as its predecessor; "Afterlife" debuted to $44 million back in November 2021. That movie finished its run with $204 million worldwide, including $129 million domestically. At face value, that seems like a good start for the...
Director Gil Kenan's "Frozen Empire" is currently expected to pull in between $35 and $47 million on its opening weekend, per Box Office Pro. That would put it in a similar range as its predecessor; "Afterlife" debuted to $44 million back in November 2021. That movie finished its run with $204 million worldwide, including $129 million domestically. At face value, that seems like a good start for the...
- 3/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The cast of the movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was in for a little surprise when Bill Murray showed up on the red carpet with them!
The legendary actor splash water from his bottle at the young stars of the movie, who all ducked for cover to stay dry.
Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and a young cast led by Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace stepped out for the premiere on Thursday (March 14) at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.
Also in attendance were Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, and Emily Alyn Lind.
The new movie will be released in theaters on March 22. Watch the trailer and see who is not returning!
Fyi: Finn is wearing Prada. Mckenna is wearing a Marchesa Couture dress. Emily is wearing a Tony Ward dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Verdura earrings.
Browse through the...
The legendary actor splash water from his bottle at the young stars of the movie, who all ducked for cover to stay dry.
Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and a young cast led by Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace stepped out for the premiere on Thursday (March 14) at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.
Also in attendance were Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, and Emily Alyn Lind.
The new movie will be released in theaters on March 22. Watch the trailer and see who is not returning!
Fyi: Finn is wearing Prada. Mckenna is wearing a Marchesa Couture dress. Emily is wearing a Tony Ward dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Verdura earrings.
Browse through the...
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Sony on Thursday rolled out the red carpet for the world premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest installment of the trilogy that mixes the original and rebooted casts.
Many of both were on hand tonight during the event at the AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan including the original 1984 movie’s stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton, joined by the new gang played by Paul Rudd, Carrie Coons, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor and Logan Kim among others.
In Frozen Empire, which hits theaters March 22, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a death chill upon the city,...
Many of both were on hand tonight during the event at the AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan including the original 1984 movie’s stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton, joined by the new gang played by Paul Rudd, Carrie Coons, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor and Logan Kim among others.
In Frozen Empire, which hits theaters March 22, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a death chill upon the city,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, directed by Gil Kenan, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
Written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman, the latest chapter is based on the 1984 film “Ghostbusters” an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.
The cast includes Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire opens in movie theaters March 22.
The special screening is 7:30pm on Tuesday, March 19 at Ronnie’s 20 Cine in IMAX.
Written by Gil Kenan & Jason Reitman, the latest chapter is based on the 1984 film “Ghostbusters” an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.
The cast includes Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire opens in movie theaters March 22.
The special screening is 7:30pm on Tuesday, March 19 at Ronnie’s 20 Cine in IMAX.
- 3/14/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sydney Sweeney remains unfazed by the disastrous fate of Sony’s Madame Web after the Dakota Johnson-led film heavily tanked at the box office. The actress, who found success in her recent rom-com movie Anyone But You, does not let the rejection from fans affect her.
Sydney Sweeney in Madame Web
Sweeney played Julia Carpenter in the superhero movie alongside Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Johnson, who played the lead role of Cassandra Webb. It is part of the expansive Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
Sydney Sweeney Is Unbothered By Madame Web’s Box-Office Failure
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, actress Sydney Sweeney got candid about her involvement in Sj Clarkson’s Madame Web. When asked how she truly felt about the movie’s disappointing result, she stated:
“I was just hired as an actress in it, so I was just along for the ride for whatever was going to happen.
Sydney Sweeney in Madame Web
Sweeney played Julia Carpenter in the superhero movie alongside Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Johnson, who played the lead role of Cassandra Webb. It is part of the expansive Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
Sydney Sweeney Is Unbothered By Madame Web’s Box-Office Failure
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, actress Sydney Sweeney got candid about her involvement in Sj Clarkson’s Madame Web. When asked how she truly felt about the movie’s disappointing result, she stated:
“I was just hired as an actress in it, so I was just along for the ride for whatever was going to happen.
- 3/14/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Marvel fans eagerly awaited Madame Web, hoping it would restore faith in the franchise. However, the Dakota Johnson-led film failed to capture the expected magic. Since the release of this trailer, there has been a lot of talk about this movie, but it has failed to deliver.
Sydney Sweeney in Madame Web
Featuring a unique story about Madame Web and boasting an impressive cast of Dakota Johnson, Sidney Sweeney, and Emma Roberts, portraying various Spider characters, the movie had all the makings of a hit. But when Madame Web was released, this came as a shock to see it failing to make much of an impact at the box office.
Suggested“This failure will likely come back to haunt her”: Sony Forgave Sydney Sweeney For Her SNL Joke But Is Reportedly Upset With Dakota Johnson
Interestingly, Sidney Sweeney, who portrayed Julia Cornwall (the Spider-Woman variant), seems to be...
Sydney Sweeney in Madame Web
Featuring a unique story about Madame Web and boasting an impressive cast of Dakota Johnson, Sidney Sweeney, and Emma Roberts, portraying various Spider characters, the movie had all the makings of a hit. But when Madame Web was released, this came as a shock to see it failing to make much of an impact at the box office.
Suggested“This failure will likely come back to haunt her”: Sony Forgave Sydney Sweeney For Her SNL Joke But Is Reportedly Upset With Dakota Johnson
Interestingly, Sidney Sweeney, who portrayed Julia Cornwall (the Spider-Woman variant), seems to be...
- 3/14/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Sydney Sweeney Reacts to Madame Web Failure. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
It has been a month since Madame Web was released in theatres. The superhero movies stars Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts and Celeste O’Connor. The movie mostly received negative reviews from the critics. Even the audience wasn’t impressed with the female superhero saga.
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, everyone was excited to see Spider-Women on the big screen when Madame Web was announced. However, the movie mainly focused on Dakota Johnson’s Cassie Webb, whereas the three girls, who were supposed to be Spider-women, had no powers till the end. Actress Sydney Sweeney, who plays Julia Carpenter in the film, has now opened up about the film’s failure.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sydney Sweeney was asked how Madame Web was mocked after its release. The actress responded, “I...
It has been a month since Madame Web was released in theatres. The superhero movies stars Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts and Celeste O’Connor. The movie mostly received negative reviews from the critics. Even the audience wasn’t impressed with the female superhero saga.
Directed by S.J. Clarkson, everyone was excited to see Spider-Women on the big screen when Madame Web was announced. However, the movie mainly focused on Dakota Johnson’s Cassie Webb, whereas the three girls, who were supposed to be Spider-women, had no powers till the end. Actress Sydney Sweeney, who plays Julia Carpenter in the film, has now opened up about the film’s failure.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sydney Sweeney was asked how Madame Web was mocked after its release. The actress responded, “I...
- 3/14/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Finn Wolfhard’s second collaboration with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, hits theaters in less than ten days, but the young actor has already reunited with the writing duo for a third time on the set of their highly anticipated drama, SNL 1975. If that wasn’t enough, the Canadian performer is also hard at work on Stranger Things 5, the final season of Netflix’s most beloved series to date.
After the tragic death of Ghostbusters co-creator Ivan Reitman in February 2022, Jason Reitman eventually relinquished Frozen Empire’s directorial duties to his writing partner on these two most recent Ghostbusters films, Kenan. After all, 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a personal experience for the filmmaker, as Ivan was by his side for most of its production as well as its release. The 2021 sequel to Ghostbusters II (1989), which is about the family of Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) coming to...
After the tragic death of Ghostbusters co-creator Ivan Reitman in February 2022, Jason Reitman eventually relinquished Frozen Empire’s directorial duties to his writing partner on these two most recent Ghostbusters films, Kenan. After all, 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a personal experience for the filmmaker, as Ivan was by his side for most of its production as well as its release. The 2021 sequel to Ghostbusters II (1989), which is about the family of Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) coming to...
- 3/13/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’ve known for a while that one of the new ghosts that will be featured in the Ghostbusters: Afterlife (watch it Here) sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (which, of course, also serves as a sequel to the original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II) would be a giant creature known as the Sewer Dragon. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is set to reach theatres on March 22nd, and with just a couple weeks to go until we reach that date, a clip from the film has arrived online to give us a preview of a chase sequence that involves the Sewer Dragon. You can check it out in the embed above.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife stars Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace are back for the sequel, reprising the roles of Trevor and Phoebe. They’re joined in the cast by Carrie Coon, playing Trevor and Phoebe’s mom Callie; Paul Rudd, back as his Afterlife...
Ghostbusters: Afterlife stars Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace are back for the sequel, reprising the roles of Trevor and Phoebe. They’re joined in the cast by Carrie Coon, playing Trevor and Phoebe’s mom Callie; Paul Rudd, back as his Afterlife...
- 3/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Ahead of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s release on March 22, Sony Pictures is doing a little promotion in the form of Augmented Reality with Ghost Invasion. If you head on over here, you can get in on trapping those Mini-Pufts with your mobile device.
Admittedly, the gameplay isn’t all that much. You tap your screen to place the trap and initiate the frosty capture sequence. Along with the Mini-Pufts, you’ll be able to trap Slimer and the Hell’s Kitchen Sewer Dragon.
If you persist in your efforts and grab all of the ghosts, you do get an Easter Egg featuring Kumail Nanjiani, who stars in the film as Nadeem Razmaadi.
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
Admittedly, the gameplay isn’t all that much. You tap your screen to place the trap and initiate the frosty capture sequence. Along with the Mini-Pufts, you’ll be able to trap Slimer and the Hell’s Kitchen Sewer Dragon.
If you persist in your efforts and grab all of the ghosts, you do get an Easter Egg featuring Kumail Nanjiani, who stars in the film as Nadeem Razmaadi.
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
- 3/6/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Dakota Johnson on Madame Web’s Negative Response ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Dakota Johnson entered the world of superheroes with Sony’s Madame Web, based on Marvel comics. The S.J. Clarkson directorial also stars Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim and Adam Scott. In the superhero film, Dakota plays Cassie Webb, who has the powers of clairvoyance and precognition.
When Madame Web was announced, everyone was excited to watch the Spider-Women story on the big screen. Madame Webb is a pivotal character in the comics who possesses some excellent powers. However, S.J. Clarkson’s movie turned out to be a huge disappointment. The film not only earned poor numbers at the box office but also received negative reviews from critics and fans alike.
Now, actress Dakota Johnson has opened up about the film’s failure. The actress even said that she won’t do something like this again.
Dakota Johnson entered the world of superheroes with Sony’s Madame Web, based on Marvel comics. The S.J. Clarkson directorial also stars Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim and Adam Scott. In the superhero film, Dakota plays Cassie Webb, who has the powers of clairvoyance and precognition.
When Madame Web was announced, everyone was excited to watch the Spider-Women story on the big screen. Madame Webb is a pivotal character in the comics who possesses some excellent powers. However, S.J. Clarkson’s movie turned out to be a huge disappointment. The film not only earned poor numbers at the box office but also received negative reviews from critics and fans alike.
Now, actress Dakota Johnson has opened up about the film’s failure. The actress even said that she won’t do something like this again.
- 3/6/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Dakota Johnson, who’s routinely taken semi-reserved pot-shots at her ill-received superhero movie Madame Web, is taking off the gloves. Speaking with Bustle, the Fifty Shades of Grey actress described her nightmarish experience while making Madame Web, saying the end product was nothing like what she and the team set out to make.
“It was definitely an experience for me to make that movie,” Johnson told Bustle. “I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again, because I don’t make sense in that world. And I know that now. But sometimes in this industry, you sign on to something, and it’s one thing and then as you’re making it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you’re like, ‘Wait, what?’ But it was a real learning experience, and of course it’s not nice to be a part...
“It was definitely an experience for me to make that movie,” Johnson told Bustle. “I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again, because I don’t make sense in that world. And I know that now. But sometimes in this industry, you sign on to something, and it’s one thing and then as you’re making it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you’re like, ‘Wait, what?’ But it was a real learning experience, and of course it’s not nice to be a part...
- 3/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Sony’s “Madame Web” is one of the biggest flops in comic book movie history. The Dakota Johnson-led tentpole has only grossed $40 million so far at the domestic box office, and its worldwide gross remains under the $100 million mark after three weekends of release. Critics also eviscerated the film (it boasts a 12% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 225 reviews). For its star Dakota Johnson, the reception to “Madame Web” did not come as a shock.
“Unfortunately, I’m not surprised that this has gone down the way it has,” she told Bustle in a new interview.
“Is there a reason for that?,” the publication asked her.
“It’s so hard to get movies made, and in these big movies that get made — and it’s even starting to happen with the little ones, which is what’s really freaking me out — decisions are being made by committees, and art does...
“Unfortunately, I’m not surprised that this has gone down the way it has,” she told Bustle in a new interview.
“Is there a reason for that?,” the publication asked her.
“It’s so hard to get movies made, and in these big movies that get made — and it’s even starting to happen with the little ones, which is what’s really freaking me out — decisions are being made by committees, and art does...
- 3/5/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Sydney Sweeney does not seem to be slowing down even though her last release Madame Web was a box office disaster. The actress was part of the ensemble cast in the Sony Spider-Man Universe film along with Dakota Johnson, Isabela Merced, and Celeste O’Connor. Fans trolled the film for its terrible writing, VFX, and campy performances.
However, Sydney Sweeney seemed to have put the trolls behind her as she recently poked fun at her film. Sweeney appeared on Saturday Night Live earlier this week and referred to its failure in her monologue. The actress had joined the show as a host to promote her upcoming horror film Immaculate.
Sydney Sweeney Trolled Madame Web On SNL Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Sydney Sweeney has had multiple releases in the past few months, with varying degrees of success. The actress had an eventful 2023 with the films Reality and Americana, which...
However, Sydney Sweeney seemed to have put the trolls behind her as she recently poked fun at her film. Sweeney appeared on Saturday Night Live earlier this week and referred to its failure in her monologue. The actress had joined the show as a host to promote her upcoming horror film Immaculate.
Sydney Sweeney Trolled Madame Web On SNL Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You
Sydney Sweeney has had multiple releases in the past few months, with varying degrees of success. The actress had an eventful 2023 with the films Reality and Americana, which...
- 3/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
With tickets on sale now, the Final Trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was released online yesterday, and this weekend we’re busting open the containment unit even further.
Ahead of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire arriving in theaters on March 22, you can browse the Afterlife sequel’s full official image gallery below. These are all the official images Sony has released up to this point, previewing the new movie and taking you behind the scenes as well.
Like what you see? Grab your tickets for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire now!
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their...
Ahead of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire arriving in theaters on March 22, you can browse the Afterlife sequel’s full official image gallery below. These are all the official images Sony has released up to this point, previewing the new movie and taking you behind the scenes as well.
Like what you see? Grab your tickets for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire now!
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their...
- 3/2/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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