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Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Final Destination Bloodlines becomes 10th post-COVID horror film to cross USD 100M in US
Final Destination: Bloodlines has achieved a milestone it had long awaited. The sixth installment in the long-running supernatural horror franchise surpassed the USD 100 million mark at the domestic box office on Thursday, becoming only the 10th post-COVID horror film to do so. The movie amassed USD 100.9 million in the US by the end of its second full week in theaters, with a strong USD 1.9 million second Thursday, the biggest second Thursday ever for the Final Destination franchise. That figure marked a respectable 38.8 percent drop from its previous Thursday and far surpassed The Final Destination (2009), which made USD 663K with a steeper 58.8 percent drop. With positive word of mouth and solid weekday holds, Bloodlines continues to outperform expectations and is now eyeing a final domestic run in the USD 125–135 million range. The film is also set to overtake Alien: Romulus (USD 105.3M) to become the ninth-highest-grossing post-COVID horror release in the US and will soon enter the all-time Top 30 horror films domestically. Worldwide, Final Destination: Bloodlines has grossed USD 192.8 million, making it not only the highest-grossing entry in the series but also the best reviewed, receiving generally positive feedback from both fans and critics. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, Bloodlines is based on a story by Jon Watts and features a screenplay by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor. Kaitlyn Santa Juana leads the cast as a college student haunted by visions of an avoided tragedy inherited from her grandmother. As death starts creeping eerily close to her family, she must unravel the mystery behind the premonition to change fate. The cast also includes Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and franchise veteran Tony Todd. Initially slated for a streaming release on HBO Max, Warner Bros. Pictures pivoted to a theatrical rollout following delays caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike. Filming wrapped in Vancouver in May 2024, and the movie greeted audiences in theaters on May 16. Thanks to a compelling narrative, nostalgia appeal, and strong fan reception, Final Destination: Bloodlines has breathed new life into the franchise, letting horror enthusiasts hope for more sequels in the future.
News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Sir, This Isn't Safe': MP Cop Drops Truth Bomb On Sunroof Safety In Viral Video
Last Updated: A traffic cop is praised for calmly warning a guardian about kids popping out of a sunroof. In the 50-second video, the man initially laughs and dismisses the concern. A traffic cop is being widely praised on social media for his calm efforts of explaining the dangers of kids popping out of a car's sunroof to a guardian. The 50-second video shows that there were two kids in the car, popping out of the sunroof as their guardian drove. They were then stopped by the traffic official. The officer is seen warning the man, who initially laughs and dismisses the concern. The official then says: 'I will explain to you." He then firmly explains that children leaning out of the sunroof up to their waist are fully exposed from the waist up. In case of sudden braking or an accident, the children could be violently thrown from the vehicle, leading to a potential disaster. The officer's composed warning has earned public admiration. ट्रैफिक अधिकारी ने कितनी अच्छी तरह से सम्मानपूर्वक समझायासनरूफ वाली गाड़ी में ये गलती कभी न करें 🙏 — Jitendra Verma (@jeetusp) May 28, 2025 The video shows that the vehicle was registered in Madhya Pradesh. The undated video is circulating widely on social media, though the exact location of the incident could not be confirmed. As the video gained the attention of social media users, one of them remarked: 'Looks like you've just watched Final Destination, sir." The remark referred to the recent release of Final Destination Bloodlines, a film franchise that revolves around unexpected freak accidents. 'Initially, the driver had a casual, dismissive attitude, but as the officer patiently explained the potential dangers to his children, the smile faded from his face, replaced by visible concern. Sometimes, unless fear strikes, people don't truly grasp the risks," another user said. While many praised the officer's calm approach, some users pointed out that not everyone encounters such patient officials. The original video was likely shared by Jitendra Verma on X. He is the national spokesperson of UP's Samajwadi Party. With about 4.8 lakh views, the video has been widely shared and liked. First Published:
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Charli XCX wants to make a Final Destination movie with 'It girls'
Charli XCX wants to make a 'Final Destination' movie featuring "It girls". The 32-year-old pop star is a huge fan of the horror franchise - which focuses on people who cheat death before their destiny catches up with them - and she's been rewatching the the first five movies before heading to the cinema to see the sixth installment 'Final Destination Bloodlines' - and it's given Charli an idea for her own 'Final Destination' film. In a post on TikTok, she explained: "I'm rewatching all of the 'Final Destination' movies, in preparation to see 'Final Destination Bloodlines', which I'm really excited to see. "The reason I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed. You know, there's no moral backbone to the story, it really is just, 'they're hot, they're cursed and they deserve to die." Charli went on to add: "I was thinking, well, shouldn't there be a sort of It Girl version of this franchise. You know like, a 'Final Destination' with It girls. "Kind of like, Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Romy Mars, Me, Quenlin Blackwell, Devon Lee Carlson … maybe there's like a Scream Queen in there like Jenna [Ortega]. "Maybe there's an OG Scream Queen like Sissy Spacek. And then it's also directed by like a horror auteur." She went on to insist her idea for the next movie would stick to the franchise's "formula". Charli said: "The films wouldn't have to change their formula, I think the whole point is that they play into the lore. "They kind of make fun of their own lore, and I don't think this one would have to be any different, like I think that's the point. "It's really not trying to do anything other than have hot people die in the most brutal ways and play with some unbelievable dialogue." Actress Rachel Sennott - who was one of Charli's top picks for her movie idea - was along those who commented on the post and she told the singer she's up for taking part. Rachel wrote: "Ok I'm in." Charli has already started dabbling in the movie business and has a number of film projects in the works including Takashi Miike's film 'Audition' which she is producing and starring in, as well as roles in 'The Moment' and 'The Gallerist'.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Just hot people getting killed!' Charli XCX 's puts herself forward to produce Final Destination
If you thought Final Destination was just about gruesome deaths and wild set pieces, Charli XCX is here to shake things up. The Grammy-winning pop sensation recently revealed her vision for the next chapter in the cult horror series and it's exactly what you'd expect from a self-proclaimed horror fan with an ear for pop culture. In a recent TikTok video, the Grammy-winning singer shared her enthusiasm for the Final Destination franchise ahead of the release of its latest installment, Bloodlines. She explained why the series has remained a favourite: 'It's about attractive people being killed off. There's no moralising, no deeper message. They're cursed and they deserve to die.' Her idea? To inject the series with a fresh twist by casting a group of 'It Girls', including Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Romy Mars and Charli herself, alongside scream queen Jenna Ortega and original horror icon Sissy Spacek. Charli said: 'I think a Final Destination with this kind of cast would stay true to the franchise's formula, which plays with its own lore. It's not trying to do anything new other than have hot people die in brutal ways, with some sharp dialogue.' The Final Destination films, known for their inventive and often elaborate death sequences, have been a staple of supernatural horror since the first movie in 2000. The latest release, Bloodlines, performed strongly at the box office, achieving a franchise-best domestic opening of $51.7 million. Rachel Sennott, known for her recent breakout roles, appeared keen on the concept, responding in the comments of Charli's video with 'Ok, I'm in.' The proposal to cast a lineup of stylish young women alongside scream queens represents an intriguing evolution for the series, blending glamour and horror. Bringing in Sissy Spacek, famous for her role in Carrie, would serve as a fitting nod to horror history, bridging generations. Charli also suggested the film be directed by a horror auteur capable of balancing style and scares, ensuring the franchise's trademark inventive deaths remain front and centre. While no official project has been announced, Charli's pitch highlights a growing trend to combine fashion and genre filmmaking, and the popularity of horror among younger audiences. Whether this vision will come to fruition remains uncertain. For now, it offers a tantalising glimpse of what could be a stylish, high-profile new chapter for the Final Destination franchise.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Indecent and Sexual Assault Charges in London
Russell Brand appeared at a London court on Friday after being charged with rape, and indecent and sexual assault, pleading not guilty to all five charges. The disgraced comedian's first hearing had taken place earlier this month after it was confirmed that the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service had authorized the Metropolitan Police to charge a man, identified as 49-year-old Brand, following an investigation by detectives. More from The Hollywood Reporter Sky Doc on Flight 149 British Airways Passengers, Crew Held Hostage by Saddam Hussein Gets Trailer 'Cielo' Director on His Visceral Film About a Bolivian Girl in Search of Heaven, Aided by Female Wrestlers Charli XCX Pitches "It Girl" 'Final Destination' Film Starring Rachel Sennott, Jenna Ortega: "Just Hot People Getting Killed" Brand, 49, had been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The BBC reported that he pleaded not guilty to all five charges during his Friday appearance at London's Southwark Crown Court. Brand now faces a trial that is scheduled to start on June 3, 2026. The crimes he has been charged with relate to a 1999 rape in the Bournemouth area of the U.K.; a 2001 indecent assault of a woman in Westminster, London; the 2004 oral rape and sexual assault of a woman in Westminster, London; and between 2004 and 2005, the sexual assault of another woman in Westminster. When the formal charges were released, Brand, who has turned to Christianity and been baptized since widespread allegations came to light, responded to the charges in a video shared on his social media, stating: 'I've never engaged in nonconsensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.' Detectives began investigating in September 2023 after receiving a number of allegations, which followed reporting by Channel 4's Dispatches and The Sunday Times. The program aired extensive allegations against Brand. One of the women told Dispatches that Brand entered a relationship with her when he was 31 and she was 16. Their relationship lasted three months, she had said, and Brand had been 'emotionally abusive and controlling.' Another claimed that Brand raped her in 2012 in his L.A. home, according to the Sunday Times. The British celebrity denied all claims made against him, which date between 2006 and 2013, when Brand was at the height of his fame working on Big Brother's Big Mouth, Kings of Comedy and Big Brother's Celebrity Hijack. A Banijay U.K.-commissioned investigation later found informal complaints concerning Brand were made over 20 years ago on set, and another review into Brand's behavior at the BBC, in particular between 2006 and 2008 when he worked for 6 Music and Radio 2, found that fellow employees believed he 'would always get his way, and therefore stayed silent.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
