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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken sinks deeper as film doesn’t see holiday boost

The news for DreamWorks Animation’s Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken didn’t get better on Independence Day, with the movie ranking in ninth place for the holiday. Even worse, it could only manage a per screen average of $294. Ouch! So far, the comedy has limped to just $7 million after five days of release. For those keeping score, […]

Shout! Factory makes distribution deal with Aardman
Indiana Jones meets underwhelming box office destiny; Ruby Gillman drowns

The Fourth of July weekend saw the release of the hotly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, but despite the franchise branding and the promise of Harrison Ford donning his iconic fedora one last time, it opened to “only” $60 million according to studio estimates (it’s possible that number could go down once actuals […]

Superman: Legacy casts its Clark Kent and Lois Lane
Married screenwriters talk giving Elemental its fiery romance
How Pixar animators brought the periodic table to life with Elemental
Dan Stevens replaces Justin Roiland on Solar Opposites
The Flash, Elemental both open below expectations
Across the Spider-Verse banned in UAE
Transformers rise to solid $61 million opening