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Screen Geek
2 days ago
- Business
- Screen Geek
Netflix Now Streaming One Of The Best Movies Of 2024
Many subscribers wait until a major movie hits Netflix so they can see it after its theatrical run. Whether watching a movie for the first time or revisiting a title, it offers a new life and that happens to be the case with one of the best movies of 2024 which was recently added to Netflix. This is actually the second streaming service to carry the title, which had its initial release on Peacock, but licenses tend to move from one streaming platform to another. Now, at the time of this writing, the critically-acclaimed movie has made its way to Netflix where it's taken the number one spot on the United States. This places the film above the likes of new releases like Fear Street: Prom Queen and other recent fan-favorites like Despicable Me 4 . Interestingly, this title happens to be an animated movie similar to the latter, but one that's received very high reviews from critics and audiences alike. This animated film from DreamWorks Animation was distributed by Universal Pictures and it's none other than The Wild Robot . The animated sci-fi feature adapts the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown, and it revolves around a robot named Roz that finds a new life on an uninhabited island after being shipwrecked. It's a beautiful title written and directed by Chris Sanders that revolves around the existence of technology combined with nature. Its voice cast includes the likes of Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, and Catherine O'Hara, all of whom have received praise from viewers. It's an incredible example of an original animated film connecting with viewers in new and impressive ways, having earned several awards in addition to grossing $334.1 million worldwide on a $78 million budget. In fact, a sequel to The Wild Robot is also in the works, which gives another reason for Netflix subscribers to check out this 2024 hit. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more news regarding the latest trending titles on streaming and any other news regarding The Wild Robot as we have it. For now, it looks like Netflix is the place to go if you'd like to stream the film.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘Ejen Ali 2' crushes it with RM21.9m in eight days at Malaysian box office
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — More than 200,000 moviegoers packed cinemas on the first day of the school holidays yesterday, pushing the box office collection for the local animated film, Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2), to RM21.9 million after just eight days of screening. Produced by Wau Animation in collaboration with Primeworks Studios (PWS) and Komet Productions, the animated feature has received overwhelming support from audiences nationwide, drawing a total of 1.4 million viewers. PWS in a statement said that based on cinema observations and pre-sale data, Ejen Ali The Movie 2 is expected to remain the top family choice throughout the school holidays. 'Packed with thrilling action, meaningful messages, and a heartwarming tale of friendship and sacrifice, this film is far more than just entertainment. 'It's the perfect pick for parents seeking quality time with their children through fun, value-packed content,' the statement read. The cinema atmosphere was lively with fans of all ages, especially families, booking tickets early and participating in various side activities such as colouring sessions, meet-and-greet with the Ejen Ali mascot, and purchasing limited-edition merchandise. EATM2 follows Ali's journey after he is selected as a pioneer for a high-risk mission under SATRIA, an elite programme that utilises high-tech suits powered by artificial intelligence (AI). — Bernama
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Netflix Animated Sci-Fi Romance ‘Lost In Starlight' Sparkles Visually And Emotionally
Promotional image from Lost in Starlight, an animated romance/sci-fi film debuting on Netflix May ... More 30, 2025 The term 'star-crossed lovers' has become a bit of a cliché, but it applies literally to Nan-young and Jay, the two protagonists of Lost in Starlight, the beautiful new animated feature from director Han Ji-Wan dropping on Netflix May 30. The film, which is the first feature length animated production on Netflix from South Korea, comes dressed in the trappings of science fiction, complete with planetary exploration and an edgy near-future version of Seoul glittering in the background. Underneath, however, it's a warm-hearted love story that pushes the boundaries of animation in exciting new directions. 'Usually in animated films, the characters just exist to drive the plot,' said Han in an exclusive interview via an interpreter. 'I didn't want that. I really wanted to have characters that you would see in everyday life, who you could really relate to. With animation, you can control all the details of expression and movement, so you can actually get more personal, more character-specific, and really dive into the feeling of it.' Lost in Starlight delivers on that vision. Like Entergallactic, Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi and Kenya Barris's animated romance film that debuted on Netflix in 2022, Lost in Starlight uses the irresistible eye candy of high-end contemporary animation to illuminate appealing characters and dazzling backgrounds, but never loses sight of the emotional heart of its story. In Lost in Starlight, Nan-young is a scientist attached to the space program. The leadership is initially reluctant to add her to an upcoming journey to Mars because her mother was lost there on a previous mission 20 years ago. As Nan-young fights to realize her dream, she meets Jay, a gifted musician whose stage fright has kept his career from taking flight. But when Nan-young is added to the Mars mission at the last minute, and finds herself on a dangerous mission on the Red Planet, they must deal with the anxieties and uncertainties of being worlds apart. Han brings a warmth and empathy to her characters and realizes the visuals in a style that combines the best of Asian and American-style animation while avoiding stylistic and genre clichés. She says the settings in 2050s-era Seoul are modeled on the neighborhood where she lives and works, and every detail in the background is meant to spark emotional or nostalgic resonance. It's a remarkably self-assured film from such a relatively young director, and a bold choice for Netflix's debut entry from the South Korean animation industry. Animator Han Ji-Won, director of "Lost in Starlight" debuting on Netflix May 30, 2025 Han is a rising star in the South Korean animation industry with a growing catalog of short films including The Sea on the Day When the Magic Returns, which was screened at Sundance in 2023. She says she fell in love with comics as a child at a comic shop run by her grandmother, and knew she wanted to be an animator after seeing the work of Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki. Lost in Starlight, her second feature film, is getting an international release on Netflix, part of the streamer's ongoing investment in cutting edge animation and new voices. 'At Netflix, we collaborate with creators from diverse backgrounds to offer a variety of stories,' says Vincent Taewon Kim, Director of Content for Netflix Korea. 'Lost in Starlight, especially with the incredible vision of Director Han Ji-won, is a perfect example of that. We're also proud to support new and emerging creative voices. This year, we are showcasing two other films such as Mantis by Lee Tae-sung and Love Untangled by Namkoong Sun, both amazing up-and-coming filmmakers.' Han says she came up with the story idea of a woman's dream to be an astronaut as part of a short music video she was working on, which she then had the opportunity to expand into a full length film. 'At the time I was making the movie, I fell in love,' she says. 'The production company asked me if we could add more romance to the movie, and I thought this was actually perfect because right now I' m love, so this would be the ideal opportunity to show my emotions!' She also says she is grateful she had the support to realize her vision in an industry and culture that does not always welcome women in creative leadership. 'I'm lucky because it is quite rare to be in the role and position I'm in, to do both the production and planning myself,' she says. 'It's true that it is a very male dominated field, especially at the director and senior levels, and there is an unseen barrier to some extent, so I try my best to make sure my communication is very clear cut and I am able to get my ideas across. My way of breaking the barrier was having a unique way of working and being very persuasive as I advanced my career.' She added she's encouraged to see the industry opening up, with more opportunities for talented female creators. If Lost in Starlight meets with popular success to match its creative accomplishments, those barriers may drop down even further.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hit Animated Biblical Movie ‘The King Of Kings' Gets Streaming Date
"The King of Kings" partial poster. Angel Studios The King of Kings — Angel Studios' hit animated Biblical movie starring the voices of Oscar Issac and Pierce Brosnan — is coming soon to digital streaming. Rated PG, The King of Kings opened in theaters on April 11 and set a record for the biggest opening weekend for an animated faith-based film with $19 million in ticket sales from 3,200 theaters domestically. The tally was enough to beat the record previously set by 1998's The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in North American theaters in its opening weekend. The official summary for the movie reads, 'Inspired by Charles Dickens, The King of Kings features a father telling his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. 'Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.' Directed by Seong-Ho Jang, The King of Kings stars the voices of Isaac as Jesus Christ, Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter, and Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas. Angel Studios announced in a press release on Thursday that The King of Kings will be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, May 27, exclusively on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. The studio did not indicate how much The King of Kings will cost to purchase or rent on PVOD. Generally, PVOD purchases cost anywhere from $14.99 to $29.99, and rentals cost anywhere from $9.99 to $24.99 for a 48-hour period. The release of The King of Kings on digital streaming marks Angel Studios' first offering of one of its films on PVOD. The King of Kings to date has earned $60 million from North American theaters and $6.8 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $66.8 million. The King of Kings had a reported budget of $15 million before prints and advertising costs, according to Collider. The King of Kings earned a 63% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 56 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus reads, 'Putting the Christ story in an approachable frame for children, The King of Kings isn't the most sophisticated example of family animation but makes for a solidly watchable Sunday school.' The film also received a 97% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary reads, 'A meaningful offering from Angel Studios, The King of Kings movingly tells the story of the four Gospels with reverence and grace, and is revelatory for believers of all ages.' The King of Kings arrives exclusively on Apple TV and Fandango at Home on PVOD on May 27.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The new Zootopia 2 trailer: What does it tell us?
The first teaser trailer for the new Zootopia movie is out and it's full of music and mystery. The trail starts with an original song called 'Zutu' by Zootopia 2's lemming techno group, as long as you're not too busy having a bop to this banger, played for the duration of the new trailer, there's a lot to take in. The sneak peak is full of your favourite characters from the first movie, and we even get a hint that Judy Hopps, the police department's first rabbit cop, and sly fox, Nick Wilde have a brand new partner in crime. Meet the "mysterious pit viper" named Gary De'Snake as we meet our first reptile character in Zootopia. It also seems like the trio are up against a brand-new cloaked villain with some serious secrets. But who or what animal could it be?The official description for he movie's storyline says: "Judy and Nick find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. "To crack the case, they must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before." The first Zootopia film was released nine years ago in 2016 and won an Oscar movie award for Best Animated film. Jared Bush, Disney Animation's chief creative officer, says: "We are beyond excited to welcome everyone back to the outrageous, expansive animal metropolis of Zootopia, and take audiences on a hilarious, wild ride into parts of the city we've never visited before," in the trailer we see the usual Zootopia city but also an underwater world, a giant desert, and an icy kingdom too.
