Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Box Office: Dune Franchise Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide Gross
806 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Dune Franchise Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide Gross

Los Angeles, March 26 - Director Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic Dune film series has crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office. The second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert is currently playing in theatres, nearing $600 million globally. ## The first film was released in 2021 and grossed $435 million worldwide, including $109 million domestically (North America) despite opening day and date on HBO Max. The highly-anticipated sequel hit big screens on March 1st this year and stormed the box office. ## Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Dune 2 scored the biggest opening of 2024 and currently stands at $575 million worldwide, including $233 million domestically. Combined with the first film, the total worldwide gross of the franchise is around $1.01 billion (8425 crores). ## Out of the $1 billion worldwide gross collection of the franchise, the domestic box office has generated $342 million while the international gross is $667+ million so far. Dune 2 is projected to finish its box office run between $700 million and $720 million globally. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Dune 2 Storms Past $500 Million Worldwide
813 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Dune 2 Storms Past $500 Million Worldwide

Los Angeles, March 19 - Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' sci-fi epic Dune: Part 2 has stormed past $500 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing the entire run of its predecessor which grossed $433 million, within three weeks. ## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the blockbuster has so far grossed $210+ million (1740 crores) in North America and $290+ million (2410 crores) internationally for $500+ million (4150 crores) worldwide through the third Monday. It is currently the highest-grossing film of 2024 at the domestic and worldwide box office. ## Domestically, the movie is having similar legs to that of Christopher Nolan's mega-hit Oppenhermier which grossed $329 million. Outside North America, China is the biggest market for Dune 2 with $36 million, followed by the UK with $33 million, Germany with $25 million, France with $25 million, and Australia with $16 million. ## India, the movie has had a decent response so far with a gross collection of close to 30 crores ($3.60 million in 18 days. It is currently the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2024 at the Indian box office. The glowing word of mouth hasn't translated into big numbers in India, however, the movie is going great guns in most of the other markets. ## Made on a budget of around $185 million, Dune 2 needed around $500 million to break even and it did that within just three weeks.## Stay tuned...

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'The Batman 2' Release Date Postponed By A Year; A New Date Is Locked
819 days ago
Hollywood

'The Batman 2' Release Date Postponed By A Year; A New Date Is Locked

Los Angeles, March 13 - Robert Pattinson-led The Batman Part II release date has been postponed by a year and it will now be debuting in theatres in 2026. ## The sequel to director Matt Reeves' superhero movie The Batman was first announced during CinemaCon in April 2022 and in January 2023, the movie was officially scheduled for October 2025 release and has now been pushed back to October 2, 2026. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, the delay in the film was caused by the writers' strike last year. It is said that the script of the sequel is far from being ready and the movie will only go on floors by early 2025. ## The Batman, which is a reboot of the Batman film franchise, was released in March 2022 and enjoyed a very good run at the box office. The movie scored the second biggest opening at the North American box office post the covid-19 pandemic with $134 million and went on to gross over $770 million globally. ## It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman alongside Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. ## Stay tuned...

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Tom Hardy's 'Venom 3' Gets Official Title and A New Release Date
819 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Hardy's 'Venom 3' Gets Official Title and A New Release Date

Los Angeles, March 13 - Tom Hardy-led third instalment in the superhero Venom franchise has an official title and a new release date. ## Directed by Kelly Marcel, Venom 3 has been titled Venom: The Last Dance and is confirmed to hit big screens on October 25, 2024, moving up by two weeks from the previous date of November 8. It is intended to be the sixth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). ## The Venom franchise originated in 2018 and was directed by Ruben Fleischer. The movie was a big box office success, grossing over $850 million globally. The sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) was released during the Covid-19 pandemic and did well by grossing $500+ million. ## The upcoming movie stars Tom Hardy returning in the titular anti-superhero title role, alongside Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The movie will be hitting theatres on October 25, 2024, and in India, it will be released in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Oscars 2024: Full List of Winners
821 days ago
Hollywood

Oscars 2024: Full List of Winners

California, March 11 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 96th Academy Awards winners on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California with returning host Jimmy Kimmel. ## Christopher Nolan's R-rated mega-blockbuster Oppenehimer, which was nominated in 13 categories, went on to win 7 awards, the highest among all other films. Oppenheimer was the second highest-grossing film of 2023 at the worldwide box office. ## Nolan scored his maiden Best Director Oscar for Oppenheimer which also won Best Film award as well as Cillian Murphy for Best Actor and Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor. Emma Stone won the Best Actress Oscar for Poor Things which won the second-highest number of honours with 4 awards. ## Here is the full list of Oscars 2024 winners - ## Best Film - Oppenehimer## Best Actor - Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)## Best Actress - Emma Stone (Poor Things)## Best Director - Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)## Best Supporting Actor - Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)## Best Supporting Actress - Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)## Best Original Screenplay - Anatomy of a Fall## Best Adapted Screenplay - American Fiction## Best Animated Feature - The Boy and the Heron## Best International Feature - The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)## Best Documentary Feature - 20 Days in Mariupol## Best Cinematography - Hoyte van Hoytema (Oppenheimer)## Best Editing - Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer)## Best Original Score - Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer)## Best Original Song - "What Was I Made For?" (Barbie)## Best Costume Design - Holly Waddington (Poor Things)## Best Production Design - Poor Things## Best Visual Effects - Godzilla Minus One## Best Sound - The Zone of Interest## Best Makeup and Hairstyling - Poor Things## Best Live-Action Short - The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar## Best Documentary Short - The Last Repair Shop## Best Animated Short - War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko## Stay tuned...

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Dune: Part 2 Rocks Worldwide Box Office With $178+ Million Opening Weekend
828 days ago
Hollywood

Dune: Part 2 Rocks Worldwide Box Office With $178+ Million Opening Weekend

Los Angeles, March 4 - Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures' Dune: Part 2 stormed the worldwide box office in its opening weekend, grossing over $178 million over 72 markets including North America. ## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the epic sci-fi crushed industry projections to gross a solid $81.5 million (675 crores) in North America in the first weekend which is almost double the first movie's $41 million back in 2021 when the movie opened simultaneously in theatres and HBO Max. ## Dune 2 could be an IMAX phenomenon going forward as around 23% of the total domestic opening weekend gross came from IMAX showing at $18.5 million (153 crores) where ticket rates are higher than regular prices. It is also the biggest opening for both, director Denis Villeneuve and actor Timothée Chalamet. ## Overseas, the movie grossed a mighty $97 million (805 crores) on a 5-day opening weekend over 71 markets, and allied to domestic grosses, the sequel hit $178.5 million (1480 crores) worldwide. The movie is due to open in China (March 8), and Japan (March 15). ## The UK was the biggest contributor outside North America with $11.8 million, followed by France ($9.6M), Germany ($9.1M), South Korea ($6.9M), and Australia ($6M). In India, Dune 2 has a decent start, grossing around $1.6 million (13.50 crores) over a 3-day opening weekend, plus a Thursday premiere. ## Stay tuned...

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Box Office Projections Revealed
828 days ago
Hollywood

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Box Office Projections Revealed

Los Angeles, March 3 - Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is turning hot to continue the studio's box office winning streak after the latest Dune: Part 2 which has just started its box office journey on a blockbuster note worldwide. ## Directed by Adam Wingard, the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is one of the most-anticipated Hollywood films of the year and the first box office projections also indicate the same as the movie is gearing up for its big screen debut on March 29 domestically (North America). ## According to Box Office Pro, the Monsterverse movie is projected to score $41 million - $50 million domestically in the first weekend, a significant improvement of 30-60% over its predecessor which opened at $31.6 million. The total domestic forecast at the moment is $91 million - $140 million. ## BO Pro reveals that the reunion of two monster-verse icons should attract genre fans as well as some casual moviegoers seeking a bona fide big-screen action film. The return of director Adam Wingard, who helmed 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, should also be a perk for die-hard fans.## Godzilla x Kong is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse, the 38th film of the Godzilla franchise, the 13th film in the King Kong franchise, and the fifth Godzilla film to be completely produced by an American film studio. In the film, Godzilla and Kong must unite against an undiscovered threat that threatens the Hollow Earth and the surface. ## Stay tuned...

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John Wick Spin-Off 'Ballerina' Release Date Postponed By A Year
839 days ago
Hollywood

John Wick Spin-Off 'Ballerina' Release Date Postponed By A Year

Los Angeles, February 22 - John Wick's spin-off film Ballerina starring Ana de Armas has been postponed by almost a year. The action thriller is the first spin-off movie and the fifth instalment overall in the John Wick franchise. ## According to Deadline, Ballerina, which was supposed to be released in June 2024, will now be hitting theatres on June 6, 2025. The move comes as John Wick architect Chad Stahelski has inked a new deal with Lionsgate to oversee the franchise. ## Stahelski is said to be working with Ballerina director Len Wiseman on additional action sequences for the movie, to amp it up even more than it is. Additionally, Lionsgate is giving enough time as the studio just wants to make the movie even better. ## Taking place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, ballerina-assassin Rooney hunts the murderers of her family. Ana de Armas stars in the titular role alongside Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves. ## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros.' 'Dune Part 2' and 'Joker 2' Budget Revealed
839 days ago
Hollywood

Warner Bros.' 'Dune Part 2' and 'Joker 2' Budget Revealed

Los Angeles, February 22 - Warner Bros. Pictures has upped the ante for the upcoming sequels to sci-fi epic Dune, and musical psychological thriller Joker. The two films are easily the most hyped Hollywood films of the year and are expected to bring box office glory. ## The making of the aforementioned sequels, however, cost a lot of money to Warner Bros. which spent hundreds of millions to provide a stunning theatrical experience to the audiences as the studio sees them big money spinners. ## According to Variety, the budget of director Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux/Joker 2 has been increased 3X of the first film. While the first Joker movie (2019) cost just $60 million in the making, the sequel hit $200 million which is massive. ## The report says that Joaquin Phoenix is getting $20 million to reprise his role as Arthur Fleck / Joker, while Lady Gaga is taking home about $12 million to play Harley Quinn. The successor of the $1+ billion grosser is due to be released in October 2024. ## Before Joker 2 hits the big screen, Warner Bros. has another massive film Dune: Part 2 ready to release this March. The Denis Villeneuve's directorial is already flying high with critics' reviews as Rotten Tomatoes score the film is currently at mighty 97% from over 100 reviews. ## As for the cost, Variety reports that Dune 2 was made on a budget of around $190 million, which is $25 million higher than its predecessor which cost $165 million in 2021. The first movie made over $400 million at the worldwide box office which is not bad at all as the film was a day-and-date release on HBO Max. ## Dune 2 is scheduled to release on March 1st and it is currently tracking to earn at least $65+ million in the opening weekend in North America. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios To Change The Title of 'Avengers 5'
839 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios To Change The Title of 'Avengers 5'

Los Angeles, February 21 - Marvel Studios is all set to drop the title of the Avengers 5 movie that was originally titled The Kang Dyansty. ## It has been reported that Marvel was planning to move on from the title after actor Jonathan Majors, who played Kang The Conquerer and was touted to be a big thing in the MCU, was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment. ## However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Majors' conviction wasn't the sole reason behind the title change as Marvel was making moves to minimize the character after Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania underperformed at the box office. ## Avengers 5 is due to release in 2026 and it will now be getting a new title. It is said that Kang The Conquerer's character will either be minimized or excised entirely in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe films.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Dune Part 1 Re-Release Scores Big Worldwide
841 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Dune Part 1 Re-Release Scores Big Worldwide

Mumbai, February 20 - Warner Bros. Pictures' sci-fi epic Dune: Part 1 re-release has made an impressive punch at the global box office in a smart move by the studio to create further buzz for its hugely-awaited sequel's release on March 1st. ## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune Part 1, which was originally released in 2021, recently returned to cinemas worldwide and in just a week, the movie has grossed an impressive $30 million (250 crores) at the worldwide box office. ## The movie grossed $403.5 million in its original run in 2021 and with a re-release gross collection of $30 million, its cumulative global haul is now $433.7 million of which, around $109 million has come from the domestic (North America) market and remaining $325 million from international markets. ## Dune 2 is among the hottest upcoming Hollywood movies and the super response to its predecessor has further boosted its box office prospects from its current $65+ million opening weekend projection in North America. The initial critics' reception also projects highly promising signs. ## The two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert, the movie follows Paul Atreides as he unites with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Madame Web Scored Record Low Opening Weekend For Sony's Spider-Man Movie
841 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Madame Web Scored Record Low Opening Weekend For Sony's Spider-Man Movie

Los Angeles, February 20 - Dakota Johnson-led superhero movie Madame Web has hit an unwanted box office record for Sony's Spider-Man movie.## Spidey's spin-off film generated $17.6 million over the traditional weekend and $26.2 million during the same six-day period at the domestic (North American) box office, opening second place (according to Variety). It is the first Marvel-based movie since 2015's Fantastic Four which opened at $25.6 million. ## Madame Web is now officially the worst Spider-Man or its spin-off title in the franchise's 22-year history. The movie debuted below Morbius' 3-day opening gross of $39 million and animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse scored $35.3 million in its domestic weekend. ## The latest superhero movie opened to terrible reviews from critics and CinemaScore is also not promising with C+ which has pretty much sealed its fate at the box office, as far as the domestic market is concerned.## Internationally, Madame Web minted $25.7 million over 60 markets on its 5-day weekend, for a $51.9 million global opening. The movie grossed approximately 4 crores ($480K) in India on its 3-day weekend which is very poor for the genre loved by the audiences. ## Stay tuned...

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