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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Gunn's Superman set to soar at US box office with $135 million opening: Early tracking
James Gunn's Superman is projected to rake in $135 million at the U.S. box office, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. With three weeks remaining until its July 11 release, early tracking numbers place the highly anticipated DC film firmly among the studio's top openers. If the current projection holds, Superman would secure a strong debut—though still short of 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which opened at $166 million. It would, however, outpace 2013's Man of Steel, which launched with $116 million. According to data from National Research Group (NRG) accessed by The Hollywood Reporter, the tracking range lies between $125 million and $145 million. DC Studios and Warner Bros. insiders are reportedly setting expectations slightly lower, estimating between $90 million and $125 million. Social media momentum has led some box office analysts to forecast an even higher opening—up to $175 million. If that materializes, Gunn's reboot would become the biggest DC debut to date, surpassing Batman v Superman and edging out Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy. The film marks the first original release under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership of DC Studios. With the franchise undergoing a complete reset, the success of Superman will likely set the tone for its future. David Corenswet leads the cast as Clark Kent, opposite Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Also starring are Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Edi Gathegi, and Isabela Merced. The storyline reintroduces Superman's origin with modern updates—including the fan-favourite Krypto the Superdog. What is the release date for James Gunn's Superman?It is scheduled to release in North America on July 11, 2025. How much is Superman projected to earn at the U.S. box office?Early tracking places the film's domestic debut at $135 million. Who stars in the new Superman movie?David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult headline the cast. Who plays Superman in the film?David Corenswet takes on the role of Clark Kent/Superman.
USA Today
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eagles legend Lane Johnson earns the ultimate compliment from an offensive line expert
Eagles legend Lane Johnson earns the ultimate compliment from an offensive line expert Lane Johnson's greatness has again been put into legendary perspective. Often, Philadelphia Eagles fans and the media members shy away from certain phrases. 'Sure thing' is, no doubt, one of them. How can anyone ever be sure of anything, right? Players may not be ready for the bright lights. Unexpected injuries may occur that derail a career. Guys that we may not expect much from can excel. Still, that being said, though no one admitted it at the time, Lane Johnson kind of felt like a sure thing. He was drafted by Howie Roseman, but Lane was one of the few silver linings from Chip Kelly's era as head coach. He was taken during the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the fourth overall pick. Lane was drafted to do what he has done for more than a dozen seasons. Philly asked him to help anchor the offensive line. There were hiccups along the way, but he has more than given the Birds the proper return on their investment. Recently, he was given an elite compliment by one of the most trusted voices when it comes to elite NFL trench play. Lane Johnson's greatness is recognized with the most elite compliment possible They say, when you're good at something, never do it for free. Okay, it was actually the late, great Heath Ledger who said that as The Joker in The Dark Knight movie. You get the idea, though. Sometimes, wisdom can be found in the utterings of a cartoon character. Brandon Thorn has been featured on Bleacher Report, Establish the Run, and at the OL Masterminds Summit. He votes on the Joe Moore Award every season, an honor given to college football's top offensive lineman. He's also the creator of the Trench Warfare newsletter, where he breaks down the intricacies of elite line play. Recently, he offered his opinion on Lane Johnson's brilliance. It's hard to imagine 65 receiving a more elite compliment. Well, he's right. Who's going to argue with that logic? Like a fine wine, Lane Johnson has gotten better with age. The latter stages of his legendary run far exceed what he did early... And, he was damn good early. 6 Pro Bowls... Two First-Team All-Pro nods... Three Second-Team All-Pro nods... And, the most recent Second-Team mention felt like a snub. He should have been voted back to the First Team. Lane is a two-time Super Bowl champion, one of two who are walking the planet. Each season only adds to his Hall-of-Fame resume. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported recently that Lane hopes to play beyond the 2025-26 NFL season, and why wouldn't he? His play is still elite. Is he the greatest right tackle of all time? Here's a vote cast in his favor because, from here, it appears the only thing someone can do is equal his brilliance. He has made it impossible to be better.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'I became kind of like poster boy for the rent-a-villain': Gary Oldman on facing typecast in film industry
Washington DC [US], June 18 (ANI): Actor Gary Oldman opened up about facing typecasting in the entertainment industry in the past, saying that he once was the go-to guy for the casting directors who needed a bad guy, reported Variety. While discussing his performance as Dr. Zachary Smith in 'Lost in Space' during a recent interview with Variety, the actor said that there was a point in his career when he was the primary choice of the makers for villain roles in movies. "I got sort of typecast for a while. I became kind of like the poster boy for the 'rent-a-villain.' Sort of, 'Oh, we need a villain and we'll get Gary.' I don't know how that happened, but it happened. And it was fun for a while, but eventually, I just put a stop to it. It got a little old. But they are fun to play," said Gary Oldman as quoted by Variety. Oldman went on to compare the character of Dr. Zachary Smith to another one of his iconic villain roles, Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg from 'The Fifth Element', which was directed by Luc Besson and was released in 1997. "This particularly, like 'The Fifth Element,' much like 'Lost in Space,' they're comic villains. ['Lost in Space'] was fun, great cast. I thought the story, it was a lot to put in. It was a lot of movie in two hours. But [Dr. Zachary Smith] was fun to play because it's a villain with a tongue in the cheek or a little twinkle in the eye," said Oldman as quoted by Variety. According to Variety, one of Oldman's first major switches from villain to hero was when he joined Christopher Nolan's 'Batman' trilogy as Commissioner Gordon. David S Goyer, who wrote 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' for Nolan, recently recalled on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast that he was "very surprised" to hear Oldman had landed the role, given his villain status, reported Variety. "Now that I'm a more experienced filmmaker, I realised that it's really exciting to cast against type. It's exciting for filmmakers, and it's also exciting for the actors," said Goyer as quoted by Variety. Gary Oldman will be next seen in the fifth season of 'Slow Horses' series. The actor has been playing the lead role in this web series since season one. The fifth season is set to premiere this year. (ANI)
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
James Gunn Reacts to Rumors 'The Batman 2' Is Canceled
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors James Gunn wants you to know "The Batman 2" is still on the way. The co-head of DC Studios spoke to Rolling Stone as part of the promotional lead-up to "Superman" and was asked about the rumors that the sequel had been scrapped. Gunn not only responded that the sequel was still in the works, but he seemed somewhat frustrated at the reports. Read More: Hugh Jackman Workout Video Has Fans Predicting Wolverine Return "It's not canceled," Gunn said. "We don't have a script. Matt's slow. Let him take his time. Let him do what he's doing. God, people are mean. Let him do his thing, man." Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson in "The Batman". Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson in "The Batman". Warner Bros. While Gunn's frustration may be understandable, it's likewise difficult to blame fans for wondering about the status of the sequel. Production on "The Batman 2" was supposed to begin at some point this year, but as Gunn himself notes, writer/director Matt Reeves has yet to finish the script. There's also the fact that, even if production on "The Batman 2" isn't delayed, the film won't hit theaters until the second half of 2027, over five years after the first movie bowed. In comparison, both Tim Burton's "Batman Returns" and Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" were released three years after their predecessors. There's also the question of whether or not Robert Pattinson might age out of the role. The "Twilight" alum was 35 when "The Batman" hit theaters in 2022 and will be in his forties by the time "The Batman 2" sees the light of day. Pattinson himself even joked about the age difference back in March. Asked whether or the sequel would come out soon, Pattinson said, "I f---ing hope so. I started out as young Batman and I'm going to be f---ing old Batman by the sequel." Along with DC Studios still standing firmly behind "The Batman 2", Gunn also commented on "The Brave and the Bold", saying it was one his biggest priorities. "I'm not writing Batman, but I am working with the writer of Batman and trying to get it right," Gunn said. "Our 2 priorities are finishing our Wonder Woman & our Batman scripts." Fans desperate for new Batman content have some good news. "Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League" has its streaming debut coming on July 3 on Max. The sequel to 2018's "Batman Ninja" pits the Dark Knight against warped anime versions of the Justice League. More Comics: Highly Anticipated 'Batman' Anime Reveals Release Date DC's 'Mister Miracle' Animated Series in the Works, See the First Look Image
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Why Will Smith said no to Inception, one of Christopher Nolan's biggest films
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's sci-fi blockbuster 'Inception' became one of his most acclaimed films, with Leonardo DiCaprio delivering a memorable performance as Dom Cobb. But before DiCaprio took the role, the part was offered to 'The Pursuit of Happyness' actor Will Smith, who turned it first approached Smith for the role of Cobb in the film, but the actor declined, stating that he didn't understand the a conversation with UK radio station, KISS, Oscar-winning actor Will Smith revealed that acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, known for 'Oppenheimer', 'The Dark Knight', and 'Interstellar,' originally approached him to star in 'Inception'. The film ultimately went on to become a blockbuster in 2010 with Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead. When asked by the host if the actor turned down 'Matrix', Smith laughed and said, "That was one of my beautiful scars."'I don't think I've ever said it publicly, but I am going to say it because we are opening up to one another. Chris Nolan brought me 'Inception' first and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud. Now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate realities they don't pitch well. But I am hurt by those, too,' he to reports, Nolan also offered the script to Brad Pitt and "requested a response within 48 hours". When the 'Seven' star didn't commit, Nolan moved on to Will Smith. After Smith's rejection, the director moved on to 'Titanic' star Leonardo DiCaprio, which ended up as one of his biggest hit the radio interview, Smith admitted that he regrets passing on the films, which have become iconic, saying, 'It hurts too bad to talk about.'Back in 2019, Smith shared a YouTube video explaining why he turned down the lead role of Neo in 'The Matrix'. He admitted that he wasn't able to connect to the Wachowski siblings' pitch. The actor also turned down Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained'. The film was initially offered to him before ultimately going to Jamie Foxx, known for his roles in 'Baby Driver' and 'The Amazing Spider-man 2'.When asked why he turned down Tarantino's film, Smith told GQ magazine that he 'didn't want to make a slavery film about vengeance,' so he turned the filmmaker Smith has several upcoming movies, including 'I Am Legend 2' and 'After Earth 2', both slated for release in 2025. There are also rumours and concept trailers circulating about a potential 'Black Panther 3' and 'Alien VS Predator 3' featuring Watch
