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Mint
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Warner Bros. lays off jobs in Motion Picture Group post company split
Washington DC [US], August 1 (ANI): The Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group will be enacting a round of layoffs that will see job cuts across its marketing, production strategy, operational and theatre ventures divisions, reported Variety. According to the outlet, roughly 10% of the studio's workforce will be impacted. This move comes as Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio's parent company, is preparing to split itself into two, reported Variety. The new publicly traded companies will be Warner Bros., which will include the film division as well as the TV studios and streaming operations, while another part called Discovery Global will comprise TV networks, Discovery and other assets, reported Variety. In a note to staff, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said the studio began an assessment of the studio's "current structure" earlier in 2025, reported Variety. "The exploration led to important conversations and insights to better understand how we reach audiences, what fundamental shifts should be implemented as teams work together across the world to collectively engage today's moviegoers, and what the division needs to be successful," the pair wrote as quoted by Variety. The note concluded with De Luca and Abdy writing, "We know news like this is never easy, and we are tremendously grateful to our departing team members whose contributions throughout their time at Warner Bros. Pictures have made a lasting impact on both of us, and so many of you. They each have a lot to be proud of," as quoted by Variety. After a rough start to 2025 with the flops of Robert Pattinson starrer 'Mickey 17' and 'The Alto Knights', Warner Bros. has rebounded handsomely with the major hits such as 'Sinners' starring Michael B Jordan and 'A Minecraft Movie'. This month, the studio released "Superman," which has grossed more than 500 million USD globally. (ANI)
Chicago Tribune
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
‘Sinners' surges past ‘Minecraft' to lead box office
NEW YORK — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. release that cost about $90 million to produce, was a bold gamble on originality — albeit with genre elements — and one of the most bankable American directors in Coogler. The 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' director wrote and produced 'Sinners,' a 1932-set vampire movie about bootlegging brothers (both played by Jordan) who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown. 'A Minecraft Movie,' the year's biggest Hollywood hit, followed close behind in second, collecting $41.3 million in its third week of release. That gave Warner Bros., after a handful of disappointments, an enviable one-two punch at the box office with one original, director-driven movie and one IP-based property. 'A Minecraft Movie,' which Warner Bros. co-produced with Legendary Pictures, has amassed $720.8 million worldwide in three weeks of release. Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, co-chairs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, celebrated the two films' resonance with moviegoers. The studio accounted for a remarkable 64% of the domestic box office for the Easter weekend. 'Movies have the power to transport us to worlds only seen on the big screen, and Warner Bros. Pictures remains committed to bringing singular in-theater experiences to audiences looking for bold movies, both original and those based on beloved existing properties,' Abdy and De Luca said in a statement Sunday. But all eyes were on the performance on 'Sinners,' which Warner Bros. went to extreme lengths to secure. Abdy and De Luca agreed to give Coogler not just a cut of gross ticket sales but ownership of the film after 25 years — a virtually unheard of concession. But Coogler and Jordan, whose collaborations stretch back to 'Fruitvale Station,' make up one of the industry's most potent director-actor duos. Reviews (98% 'fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes) were stellar for 'Sinners' and audiences, too, were enthralled by its supernatural twists. The film earned an 'A' CinemaScore from moviegoers. Overseas, 'Sinners' faced a more uphill battle. It collected $15.4 million in 71 international markets. Domestically, 'Sinners' attracted a diverse audience: 38% Black, 35% white, 18% Hispanic and 5% Asian. Before 'Sinners,' dual roles had been rough business for Warner Bros. The studio saw flops in both 'The Alto Knights' (a period gangster film featuring a doubled Robert De Niro) and 'Mickey 17' (a sci-fi movie with two Robert Pattinsons). But the strong opening for 'Sinners,' which should be sustained in the coming weeks given the strong word of mouth, cements Coogler's place as one of a handful of filmmakers whose name draws big audiences. Another would be Jordan Peele, whose 'Nope' (2022) debuted similarly with $44.3 million. Angel Studios' 'The King of Kings,' an animated tale of Jesus' life aimed at Christian audiences, capitalized on the Easter weekend, grossing $17.2 million in its second week of release. That was nearly equal to its opening weekend ($19.1 million), and brought 'The King of Kings' to a domestic total of $45.3 million. Bleecker Street's 'The Wedding Banquet,' Andrew Ahn's reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 queer comedy of errors, opened on 1,142 North American screens with $922,906 in ticket sales. 'The Wedding Banquet,' a hit at the Sundance Film Festival, stars Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran and newcomer Han Gi-chan. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. 'Sinners,' $45.6 million. 2. 'A Minecraft Movie,' $41.3 million. 3. 'The King of Kings,' $17.3 million. 4. 'The Amateur,' $7.2 million. 5. 'Warfare,' $4.9 million. 6. 'Drop,' $3.4 million. 7. 'Colorful Stage: The Movie,' $2.8 million. 8. 'Pride & Prejudice' (2005), $2.7 million. 9. 'The Chosen: Last Supper,' $1.8 million. 10. 'Snow White,' $1.2 million. Originally Published: April 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM CDT
Asharq Al-Awsat
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
‘Sinners' Surges Past ‘Minecraft' to Lead Box Office
Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in US and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. release that cost about $90 million to produce, was a bold gamble on originality — albeit with genre elements — and one of the most bankable American directors in Coogler. The 'Creed' and 'Black Panther' director wrote and produced 'Sinners,' a 1932-set vampire movie about bootlegging brothers (both played by Jordan) who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown. 'A Minecraft Movie,' the year's biggest Hollywood hit, followed close behind in second, collecting $41.3 million in its third week of release. That gave Warner Bros., after a handful of disappointments, an enviable one-two punch at the box office with one original, director-driven movie and one IP-based property. 'A Minecraft Movie,' which Warner Bros. co-produced with Legendary Pictures, has amassed $720.8 million worldwide in three weeks of release. Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, co-chairs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, celebrated the two films' resonance with moviegoers. The studio accounted for a remarkable 64% of the domestic box office for the Easter weekend. 'Movies have the power to transport us to worlds only seen on the big screen, and Warner Bros. Pictures remains committed to bringing singular in-theater experiences to audiences looking for bold movies, both original and those based on beloved existing properties,' Abdy and De Luca said in a statement Sunday. But all eyes were on the performance on 'Sinners,' which Warner Bros. went to extreme lengths to secure. Abdy and De Luca agreed to give Coogler not just a cut of gross ticket sales but ownership of the film after 25 years — a virtually unheard of concession. But Coogler and Jordan, whose collaborations stretch back to 'Fruitvale Station,' make up one of the industry's most potent director-actor duos. Reviews (98% 'fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes) were stellar for 'Sinners' and audiences, too, were enthralled by its supernatural twists. The film earned an 'A' CinemaScore from moviegoers. Overseas, 'Sinners' faced a more uphill battle. It collected $15.4 million in 71 international markets. Domestically, 'Sinners' attracted a diverse audience: 38% Black, 35% white, 18% Hispanic and 5% Asian. Before 'Sinners,' dual roles had been rough business for Warner Bros. The studio saw flops in both 'The Alto Knights' (a period gangster film featuring a doubled Robert De Niro) and 'Mickey 17' (a sci-fi movie with two Robert Pattinsons). But the strong opening for 'Sinners,' which should be sustained in the coming weeks given the strong word of mouth, cements Coogler's place as one of a handful of filmmakers whose name draws big audiences. Another would be Jordan Peele, whose 'Nope' (2022) debuted similarly with $44.3 million. Angel Studios' 'The King of Kings,' an animated tale of Jesus' life aimed at Christian audiences, capitalized on the Easter weekend, grossing $17.2 million in its second week of release. That was nearly equal to its opening weekend ($19.1 million), and brought 'The King of Kings' to a domestic total of $45.3 million. Bleecker Street's 'The Wedding Banquet,' Andrew Ahn's reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 comedy of errors, opened on 1,142 North American screens with $922,906 in ticket sales. 'The Wedding Banquet,' a hit at the Sundance Film Festival, stars Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran and newcomer Han Gi-chan.
The Independent
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
'Sinners' surges past 'Minecraft' to lead box office
Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler's ' Sinners,' led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. 'Sinners,' a Warner Bros. release that cost about $90 million to produce, was a bold gamble on originality — albeit with genre elements — and one of the most bankable American directors in Coogler. The 'Creed' and ' Black Panther' director wrote and produced 'Sinners,' a 1932-set vampire movie about bootlegging brothers (both played by Jordan) who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown. 'A Minecraft Movie,' the year's biggest Hollywood hit, followed close behind in second, collecting $41.3 million in its third week of release. That gave Warner Bros., after a handful of disappointments, an enviable one-two punch at the box office with one original, director-driven movie and one IP-based property. 'A Minecraft Movie,' which Warner Bros. co-produced with Legendary Pictures, has amassed $720.8 million worldwide in three weeks of release. Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, co-chairs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, celebrated the two films' resonance with moviegoers. The studio accounted for a remarkable 64% of the domestic box office for the Easter weekend. 'Movies have the power to transport us to worlds only seen on the big screen, and Warner Bros. Pictures remains committed to bringing singular in-theater experiences to audiences looking for bold movies, both original and those based on beloved existing properties,' Abdy and De Luca said in a statement Sunday. But all eyes were on the performance on 'Sinners,' which Warner Bros. went to extreme lengths to secure. Abdy and De Luca agreed to give Coogler not just a cut of gross ticket sales but ownership of the film after 25 years — a virtually unheard of concession. But Coogler and Jordan, whose collaborations stretch back to 'Fruitvale Station,' make up one of the industry's most potent director-actor duos. Reviews (98% 'fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes) were stellar for 'Sinners' and audiences, too, were enthralled by its supernatural twists. The film earned an 'A' CinemaScore from moviegoers. Overseas, 'Sinners' faced a more uphill battle. It collected $15.4 million in 71 international markets. Domestically, 'Sinners' attracted a diverse audience: 38% Black, 35% white, 18% Hispanic and 5% Asian. Before 'Sinners,' dual roles had been rough business for Warner Bros. The studio saw flops in both 'The Alto Knights' (a period gangster film featuring a doubled Robert De Niro) and 'Mickey 17' (a sci-fi movie with two Robert Pattinsons). But the strong opening for 'Sinners,' which should be sustained in the coming weeks given the strong word of mouth, cements Coogler's place as one of a handful of filmmakers whose name draws big audiences. Another would be Jordan Peele, whose 'Nope' (2022) debuted similarly with $44.3 million. Angel Studios' 'The King of Kings,' an animated tale of Jesus' life aimed at Christian audiences, capitalized on the Easter weekend, grossing $17.2 million in its second week of release. That was nearly equal to its opening weekend ($19.1 million), and brought 'The King of Kings' to a domestic total of $45.3 million. Bleecker Street's 'The Wedding Banquet,' Andrew Ahn's reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 queer comedy of errors, opened on 1,142 North American screens with $922,906 in ticket sales. 'The Wedding Banquet,' a hit at the Sundance Film Festival, stars Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran and newcomer Han Gi-chan. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. 'Sinners,' $45.6 million. 2. 'A Minecraft Movie,' $41.3 million. 3. 'The King of Kings,' $17.3 million. 4. 'The Amateur,' $7.2 million. 5. 'Warfare,' $4.9 million. 6. 'Drop,' $3.4 million. 7. 'Colorful Stage: The Movie,' $2.8 million. 8. 'Pride & Prejudice' (2005), $2.7 million. 9. 'The Chosen: Last Supper,' $1.8 million. 10. 'Snow White,' $1.2 million.
Los Angeles Times
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Sinners' receives a heavenly reception during Easter weekend
Moviegoes embraced 'sin' over the Easter weekend. 'Sinners,' the highly anticipated period drama delivering a mashup of horror, music and vampires, scored a solid opening, topping the holiday box office with $45.6 million. The R-rated film starring Michael B. Jordan delighted critics and audiences who rewarded it with an 'A' ranking on CinemaScore. Coming in second was 'A Minecraft Movie,' which continued its strong performance in earning $41.3 million a three-week total of $344.6 million. The one-two punch of 'A Minecraft Movie' and 'Sinners' contributed 64% of the overall weekend box office, which was great news for Warner Bros., the studio behind both films. 'As we continue to strive to bring an array of films to moviegoers, we are thrilled to see how [director] Ryan Coogler's original movie 'Sinners' and a movie based on the fan favorite Minecraft game, have resonated with audiences in such a stellar way,' Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group's Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy said in a statement. 'Sinners' also marks the latest triumph for the partnership of Jordan and Coogler. The two first teamed up in 2013 for 'Fruitvale Station' and reunited for 2015's 'Rocky' reboot 'Creed' and the blockbuster Marvel epic 'Black Panther.' The film marks Coogler's first directorial turn since 2022's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' In 'Sinners,' Jordan portrays twin brothers named Smoke and Stack, who return to their home in 1930s Mississippi to run a juke joint, encountering a variety of outrageous situations and adventures. Days before its release, 'Sinners' was already making headlines with reports of the film scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (its latest score is 98%). Its success is already sparking awards buzz. It's also the first film to be shot with IMAX cameras since Christopher Nolan's 2023 Oscar winner 'Oppenheimer.' Coogler had heavily promoted the format, encouraging moviegoers to see 'Sinners' in IMAX venues.
