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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Dakota Johnson-Led 'Madame Web' Becomes Worst-Reviewed Spider-Man Universe Film
844 days ago
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Dakota Johnson-Led 'Madame Web' Becomes Worst-Reviewed Spider-Man Universe Film

Mumbai, February 17 - Dakota Johnson-led superhero movie Madame Web is now the worst-reviewed Sony Pictures' Marvel movie. It is the fourth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) after Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Morbius (2022). ## Directed by S. J. Clarkson, Madame Web's critics' score at Rotten Tomatoes is currently at just 13% from 175 reviews while the audience score is 54%, making it the worst-rated Spider-Man spin-off film on both parameters. Previously, Morbius was at the bottom with 15% and 71% with critics and audience scores, respectively. ## Rotten Tomatoes critics score for Sony's Spider-Man Universe film - ## 1. Venom - 30%## 2. Venom 2 - 57%## 3. Morbius - 15%## 4. Madame Web - 13%## Madame Web stars Dakota Johnson in the title role, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O'Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott. In the film, Cassie Webb (Johnson) confronts her past while trying to save three young women and their futures from Ezekiel Sims (Rahim). ## The movie was released on February 14 in the United States while in India, it hit screens on February 16 in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

First Critics' Reactions For 'Dune Part 2' Are Out Online
845 days ago
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First Critics' Reactions For 'Dune Part 2' Are Out Online

Los Angeles, February 16 - The first critics' reactions to Warner Bros. Pictures' highly-anticipated sci-fi epic Dune Part 2 are out online and the critics can't stop raving about it.## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie continues the story of author Frank Herbert's space epic of the same name, as the story picks up right after the first instalment (2021), as Timothée Chalament's Paul Atreides joins forces with the Fremen and seeks revenge against the enemies who murdered his family.## Originally scheduled to be released in November 2023 before getting pushed back to March 1, 2024, the movie star cast also includes Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Rebecca Ferguson, among others in key roles. ## Check out the first reactions to Dune: Part Two - ## #DunePartTwo is one of the greatest war films of all timeBoth high art and an absolute blockbuster,it might grant Denis Villeneuve the same massive following as Christopher Nolan.Review embargo lifts next week. pic.twitter.com/04kP5e6L2F— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) February 16, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is not only Denis's magnum opus; it's the definitive sci-fi epic of a generation. A tragic tale of blind fanaticism & corruption. A spectacular, soulful, awe-inspiring masterclass of aesthetics & mood beautifully echoing Paul's turbulent journey. Left me speechless! pic.twitter.com/Vw61IKIGWr— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is SPECTACULAR. Villeneuve delivers a sweeping, majestic, epic journey into beautiful worlds that looks/feels/sounds astounding. Uniformally superb cast w/Chalamet impressing again, Rebecca Ferguson incredible. Cinema on its grandest scale. @warnerbros @dunemovie pic.twitter.com/55aJ5fEB0X— Scott J. Davis (@scottwritesfilm) February 15, 2024 ## DUNE: PART TWO is an astonishing sci-fi epic that surpasses Part One in every single way. Denis Villeneuve has realized his dream of adapting Frank Herbert’s masterwork to the big screen with the depth and scale it deserves in a tour de force we rarely see anymore. Truly in awe… pic.twitter.com/GEjVL5SNUe— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) February 16, 2024 ## Blown away by #DunePartTwo. Found it even more immersive, tactile and emotional than Part One. The clarity, heft and scale of the action is staggering. For me, the whole occupies a rarified place alongside The Lord of the Rings as the definitive version of a seminal text.— Jordan Farley (@JordanFarley) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo/ #Dune2 is jaw-dropping, breathtaking & wildly exhilarating. It’s an adrenaline rush to the head & heart, soaring in its spectacle-driven action sequences as much as it sings in its refined, evocative stillness.Timothée Chalamet & Zendaya turn in singular work. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/I2TWLL39fg— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is an audio/visual triumph on par with (relatively speaking) 'John Wick 4' or 'Avatar 2'. Strong performances, some clever action beats but, like DUNE 1, it's a 2.5-hour film that mostly runs out of story at the 90-minute mark and jogs in place til the climax. pic.twitter.com/lNBjHDL0l1— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is a cinematic masterpiece! This is a MUST-SEE on the biggest IMAX screen you can find. Parts of this movie made Me feel like I was in the film. This isn’t a movie; it’s an experience. Denis Villeneuve is a master storyteller. Get ready for an epic cinematic journey! pic.twitter.com/vTmsHSMk5A— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) February 15, 2024 ## In an absolute masterclass of filmmaking, Denis Villeneuve exceeds the enormous hype surrounding #DunePartTwo (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟). Seeing this film was such an experience & reminder of the utter power of Cinema. Dune Part Two is akin to a Dream Team of filmmaking: yes, Villeneuve is one… pic.twitter.com/I2Qv67PtXv— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is even better than the first one. It’s not only bigger, but also more entertaining, action packed and the cast got even better with Austin Butler simply ruling. Cinematography is outstanding, one of the most gorgeous films ever made. Finally a wonderful 2024 film. pic.twitter.com/tZhnmoNoqw— Ricardo (@ricardoaymarr) February 16, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is a visually-monumental epic that never fails to immerse in its world. The narrative and its characters still beg for greater depth in this expansive mythos, but the action certainly goes much harder than Part One. Bring on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah! pic.twitter.com/eY5I1tlj03— Jeff Nelson (@SirJeffNelson) February 15, 2024 ## Liked #DunePartTwo FAR more than one. Thrilling and gorgeously filmed in equal measure. Austin Butler is the MVP alongside Rebecca Ferguson (again). Kudos on embracing the weirdness. I still don’t love this franchise but keen to see where it goes. pic.twitter.com/nCHQU4CfBO— Kristen Lopez (@kristenlopez88) February 15, 2024 ## Having watched #DunePartTwo, I can say I have ridden a sandworm. It's a magical experience, and the faithful adaptation fans have been waiting for (albeit w/ some smart changes). A fascinating examination of zealotry & postcolonial politics wrapped in a breathtaking blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/pCWqBCbtNb— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is a giant epic, a masterclass of crafts from Greig Fraser’s exceptional photography to Patrice Vermette’s magnificent world building. Denis Villeneuve has delivered his magnus opus directing one of the best sci-fi films for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/Vvfs8YeFIi— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) February 15, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Warner Bros. 'Dune: Part 2' Box Office Projection Revealed
846 days ago
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Warner Bros. 'Dune: Part 2' Box Office Projection Revealed

Los Angeles, February 15 - Warner Bros. Pictures' epic science fiction film Dune: Part 2 is setting up to be one of the most-anticipated films. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, it is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. ## Following the success of the first part, released in 2021, Hollywood Trade is hoping for the massive success of Dune 2. However, the film's early box office projections have been revealed and it is currently falling short of the trade expectations. ## According to Deadline, Dune 2 is tracking to gross $65 million - $75 million in its domestic (North America) opening box office weekend. The projections, however, are 59% - 83% higher than the first film which opened at $41 million and went on to gross $108 million domestically and $403 million worldwide. ## It is revealed that the pre-sales of Dune Part 2 are pacing well and it wouldn't be surprising if the opening surpasses the industry projections. ## In Dune 2, Paul Atreides continues his journey, united with Chani and the Fremen, as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family and endeavours to prevent a terrible future that only he can predict. ## The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem, reprising their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux joining the ensemble cast. ## Stay tuned...

Deadpool 3 Trailer Becomes The Most-Viewed Trailer of All Time Within 24 Hours
847 days ago
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Deadpool 3 Trailer Becomes The Most-Viewed Trailer of All Time Within 24 Hours

Los Angeles, February 13 - Marvel Studios' hugely-awaited superhero movie Deadpool and Wolverine, starring Ryan Raynolds and Hugh Jackman, started its journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a record. ## The first teaser/trailer of Deadpool 3, which debuted during the Super Bowl event, has become the most-viewed trailer of all time in the first 24 hours with a sensational 365 million views across social media platforms, as per Disney. ## The 365 million views of Deadpool 3 have beaten Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home which scored 355.5 million in the first 24 hours. The third best is Avengers: Endgame's first trailer (289 million), followed by its final trailer with 268 million and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with 257 million views. ## ## Shawn Levy directs Deadpool & Wolverine, which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. It is the first R-rated Marvel Studios film. ## The movie is scheduled to release on July 26, 2024. ## Stay tuned...

Official Title of Marvel Studios 'Deadpool 3' Revealed
849 days ago
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Official Title of Marvel Studios 'Deadpool 3' Revealed

Mumbai, February 12 - Marvel Studios' highly-awaited superhero movie and the third Deadpool instalment has officially been titled Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the title roles, respectively. ## The title and first teaser/trailer of Deadpool 3 was unveiled during The Super Bowl, the annual league championship game of the National Football League of the United States. The trailer revealed how Deadpool gets the taste of a multiverse saga and that he needs a little help from his friends to survive. ## Deadpool & Wolverine is a first-of-its-kind film for Marvel Studios. It will be its first R-rated movie and the franchise's official entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It will also be the studio's first movie to star a character that originally appeared in movies made by 20th Century Fox. ## Huge Jackman, who has been a part of Marvel's X-Men film series, marks his MCU debut with the upcoming movie. The actor comes out of retirement as Wolverine to feature in the film, directed by Shawn Levy. The movie also stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Matthew Macfadyen, and Karan Soni in key roles.## Deadpool & Wolverine will be released on July 26, 2024, and in India, it will be released in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## ## Stay tuned...

Disney's 'Zootopia 2' and 'Moana 2' Set Release Dates
853 days ago
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Disney's 'Zootopia 2' and 'Moana 2' Set Release Dates

Los Angeles, February 8 - Disney has officially confirmed the sequel to his 2016 animated musical fantasy adventure film Moana in a surprising turn of events. It is said that Moana 2 was originally planned as a TV series but became a feature film because Disney CEO Bob Iger was impressed with the footage.## Ahead of Disney's first quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report, the studio unveiled the first look teaser and also set a November 27, 2024, release date. According to Disney (via Variety), "Moana 2" will take audiences on an "expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers". ## The original "Moana", released on November 23, 2016, became a success for Disney, generating more than $680 million at the worldwide box office. ## Disney's Zootopia 2 has also confirmed its release date. The sequel to the studio's $1 billion-plus animated buddy cop action comedy film will debut in worldwide theatres on November 26, 2025. The original movie, released in 2016, also won the Oscar for Best Animated Film. ## Meanwhile, the studio has also confirmed that "Toy Story 5" and "Frozen 3" will be released in 2016, however, the exact release dates are not revealed yet. Apart from this, the recently announced Star Wars movie "Mandalorian and Grogu" will also be coming in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

Tom Cruise-Led 'Top Gun 3' Is Reportedly In Works At Paramount Pictures
880 days ago
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Tom Cruise-Led 'Top Gun 3' Is Reportedly In Works At Paramount Pictures

Los Angeles, January 12 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise will reportedly be returning as Captain Pete "Maverick" in the third instalment of his action drama Top Gun franchise.## There have been speculations about whether Tom Cruise will make the next film in his blockbuster franchise, but now, according to a report by Puck News (via comicbook.com), Top Gun 3 is in development at Paramount Pictures with Cruise returning alongside Top Gun: Maverick co-stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell.## The report further reveals that Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger is currently working on the script, with producers Jerry Bruckheimer and David Ellison involved. Maverick director Joseph Kosinski is also expected to return as either director or producer for the same.## While an official announcement hasn't been made yet, the report says "Top Gun 3" could be Tom Cruise's next film after the forthcoming "Mission Impossible 8". It is indeed a major development as Cruise recently signed a deal with Warner Bros. to develop and produce original and franchise theatrical titles which he'll star in. Though it wasn't an exclusive deal it will still keep him busy.## The second instalment of the Top Gun franchise, "Top Gun: Maverick was released in May 2022, and it proved to be one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and easily the biggest ever for Tom Cruise with a worldwide gross collection of $1.49 billion (12300 crores). It was the second highest-grossing film of 2022 worldwide after James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water". ## Meanwhile, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is keen on getting Tom Cruise to develop the sequel to his "Edge of Tomorrow", and the chances are high for the same since the actor is in a deal with the studio. However, there is no concrete development started yet on the same. ## Cruise, meanwhile, will next be seen in "Mission: Impossible 8", which is the direct sequel to "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" (2023). It is scheduled to be released on May 23, 2025, after being pushed from June 2024. ## Stay tuned...

Warner Bros. Moved Up 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Release Date To March 2024
882 days ago
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Warner Bros. Moved Up 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Release Date To March 2024

Mumbai, November 10 - Warner Bros. Pictures' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire release date is once again on the move. The movie, which was recently scheduled on April 15, 2024, will now be hitting theatres two weeks early on March 29. ## The sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and the fifth film in the MonsterVerse, Godzilla x Kong was originally announced for March 15, 2024, release before it was recently postponed to April 15, and now, the studio has prepone it by two weeks on March 29. ## The official synopsis of Godzilla x Kong by Legendary and Warner Bros. read, "This latest entry follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the mighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence - and our own.## The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever".## The predecessor of the upcoming movie, Godzilla vs. Kong was released during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2021 and became the first movie post the health crisis to top $100 million domestically (North America) despite opening simultaneously on HBO Max. It went on to gross $470 million at the global box office. ## Stay tuned...

Golden Globes Awards 2024: Full List of Winners
884 days ago
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Golden Globes Awards 2024: Full List of Winners

California, January 8 - The 2024 Golden Globes award winners were announced today, with Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic Oppenheimer grabbing maximum awards, including the best picture Golden Globes in the drama category.## Among the other films with multiple awards, Barbie, Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Holdovers won a couple each at the mega event. Oppenheimer was the third highest-grossing film worldwide of 2023 and it won 5 Golden Globe awards while Margot Robbie's Barbie, which was the highest-grossing film of 2023, won 2 accolades including cinematic and box office achievement honour. ## Have a look at the complete list of Golden Globes 2024 award winners (films) - ## Best Motion Picture (Drama) - Oppenehimer## Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy) - Poor Things## Best Male Actor (Drama) - Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)## Best Female Actor (Drama) - Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon)## Best Male Actor (Musical/Comedy) - Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)## Best Female Actor (Musical/Comedy) - Emma Stone (Poor Things)## Best Director - Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)## Best Male Actor In Supporting Role - Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)## Best Female Actor In Supporting Role - Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)## Cinematic and Box Office Achievement - Barbie## Best Motion Picture (Animated) - The Boy and the Heron## Best Motion Picture (Non-English) - Anatomy of a Fall (France)## Best Screenplay - Anatomy of a Fall## Best Original Song - "What Was I Made For?" (Barbie)## Best Original Score - Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer)## Stay tuned...

Global Box Office Jumped By 31 Percent In 2023 From Previous Year
887 days ago
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Global Box Office Jumped By 31 Percent In 2023 From Previous Year

Los Angeles, January 5 - The global box office in 2023 witnessed a jump of 31% as estimated from the previous year 2022, according to estimates released Thursday by leading U.K.-based analytics firm Gower Street (via The Hollywood Reporter). ## The report suggests that the global box office revenue in 2023 hit $33.9 billion, a gain of 31% over 2022's $25.9 billion, but was still 15% behind the average of the three years before the pandemic (2015-2019). Despite the sharp rise in 2023, the box office is yet to match the level of pre-pandemic.## The Hollywood Box Office jumped to $9.05 billion in 2023, an increase of 21% from 2022. The non-Hollywood revenue made a roaring comeback last year with a jump of 35% to $24.8 billion over 2022. According to Gower Street, China was the biggest contributor with $7.71 billion, an enormous 83% gain over 2022 and only 6% behind the pre-pandemic 2017-2019 average. ## Outside Hollywood and China, the box office jumped by 20% to $17.1 billion from 2022. The Indian box office gained around 8% to $1.40 billion from 2022. ## In 2023, Warner Bros. "Barbie" ($1.44 billion) and Universal/Illumination's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion) were the two films which grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Christopher Nolan's biographical drama "Oppenheimer" was third with $952 million globally followed by "GoTG Vol. 3" with $845.6 million, and "Fast X" with $704.8 million, at 4 and 5 respectively. ## The Global Box Office Performence Post-Pandemic - ## 2023 - $33.90B## 2022 - $25.90B## 2021 - $21.30B## 2019 - $42.30B (best year ever)## Stay tuned...

'Godzilla Minus One' Sets New Box Office Record Worldwide
892 days ago
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'Godzilla Minus One' Sets New Box Office Record Worldwide

Mumbai, December 31 - Japanese epic kaiju film Godzilla Minus One has been a sensational box office blockbuster worldwide. Produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications, it is the 37th film in the long-running Godzilla franchise, Toho's 33rd Godzilla film, and the fifth film in the franchise's Reiwa era. ## The film made its domestic (Japan) debut on November 3rd, and in no time, it became a sensational word-of-mouth global hit. Made on a budget of under just $15 million, "Godzilla Minus One" has now overtaken the lifetime global haul of its predecessor, 2016's "Shin Godzilla", to become the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla movie.## The live-action monster film has so far grossed approximately $80 million worldwide, beating "Shin Godzilla's" $77.9 million haul. In Japan, the film has minted approximately $32.4 million since its debut on November 3rd while in North America, it has minted around $44 million after debuting on December 1st. ## "Godzilla Minus One" made history at the North American box office in early December, when it delivered the biggest opening weekend haul ever for a live-action Japanese film with $11.4 million. The movie received critical acclaim as critics hailed it the best Godzilla film ever made, and that translated into its sensational box office numbers. ## As for the India release, there have been demands for its release nationwide but no date has been fixed yet. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Scored A Low Opening Weekend In India
898 days ago
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Box Office: 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Scored A Low Opening Weekend In India

Mumbai, December 25 - Warner Bros. Pictures superhero movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has had a disappointing extended first weekend at the Indian box office. ## The movie was already carrying a low buzz, plus, it was up against Indian heavyweights this Christmas weekend. The only hope for the movie to have some sort of respite was to get positive word of mouth which didn't happen, resulting in a flop start at the box office.## The Jason Momoa-starrer sequel grossed approximately 12.80 crores in India in the first 4-days. The first movie "Aquaman" had grossed approx. 29 crores in its 3-day opening weekend in 2018, but here, "Aquamen 2" is unlikely to reach that mark in its lifetime run. ## Directed by James Wan, the film also had a soft start in its home market, North America, with just $28.1 million (235 crores gross) in the 3-day weekend, including premiers. Outside North America, "Aquaman 2" scored $80 million (665 crores), for $108.10 million (900 crores) globally in the opening weekend. ## China was the biggest market for the film, even bigger than North America, with $31.1 million opening weekend gross. Mexico was the third biggest contributor with $5 million, followed by Indonesia with $3.6 million, and France with $3.2 million. The film carries a budget of over $200 million. ## Stay tuned...

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