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‘Halloween’ to Make a Killing With Opening Weekend in Mid-$70 Millions
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‘Halloween’ to Make a Killing With Opening Weekend in Mid-$70 Millions

Jamie Lee Curtis’ “Halloween” is looking to slice up an opening weekend of as high as $75 million at 3,928 North American locations, early estimates showed Friday. Universal’s R-rated slasher film is on its way to posting the second-highest October launch of all time, bested only by the $80 million opening of Tom Hardy’s “Venom” on Oct. 5-7. Anticipation is high among moviegoers for “Halloween,” with Curtis returning as Laurie Strode facing off against serial killer Michael Myers. Thursday night previews showed plenty of power with $7.7 million. Friday’s mid-day estimates for “Halloween” — some of which were above $75 million — came in over the top end of this week’s expectations. Universal had been cautiously forecasting a $50 million bow, while some analysts had projected a $70 mil...
Venom: first social media reactions roundup
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Venom: first social media reactions roundup

The social embargo for Venom has lifted, which means those that have seen the film are now free to give their short-form Twitter thoughts on the long-in-the-works Marvel Comics adaptation. This movie was a long time coming, with various attempts having been made over the years to bring the alien character to the big screen. Sony Pictures ultimately succeeded with Tom Hardy in the role of Eddie Brock/Venom and Zombieland and Gangster Squad filmmaker Ruben Fleischerat the helm. Working from a script by Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, and Kelly Marcel, they crafted a Jekyll & Hyde origin story that finds the titular symbiote attaching itself to reporter Eddie Brock, wreaking havoc in San Francisco. All the while, Dr. Carter Drake (Riz Ahmed) is conducting experiments that make the symbiote...
Must-see Movies Everyone Will Be Talking About This Fall
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Must-see Movies Everyone Will Be Talking About This Fall

Best Fall And Winter 2018 Movies Mark your calendars and grab some popcorn! If you’re a movie lover like me, fall and winter truly are the best times of the year. This is when the studios finally debut the top-shelf films they’ve been saving for award considerations and massive box-office success. From September through the end of December, there are plenty of great-looking movies hitting theaters. Take a peek at some of the most exciting ones that we’ve rounded up. There’s a little something for every type of film buff! ‘A Simple Favor’ (Sept. 14) This delightfully dark thriller follows Anna Kendrick as a blogger who is trying to figure out what happened to her best friend who disappeared from the small town in which they lived. Blake Lively, Linda Cardellini and Andrew Rannells co...