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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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Repeats 'Avatar' At The Box Office
1227 days ago
Hollywood

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Repeats 'Avatar' At The Box Office

Los Angeles, January 30 - Blockbuster filmmaker James Cameron has another film of his in the prestigious and rare $2 billion club in the form of "Avatar: The Way of Water". The sci-fi epic has crossed $2.10 billion in 45 days and becomes the 4th highest-grossing film of all time. ## Meanwhile, "Avatar: The Way of Water" has been the number one film in the domestic (North American) market for the 7th consecutive week and is the only film to achieve this feat since Cameron's first "Avatar" movie in 2010.## "Avatar" (2009), which is currently the highest-grossing film of all time, spent seven straight weekends at the number 1 spot in North America. Now, "Avatar 2" has matched this feat as no other film in between spent more than 6 weekends at the number one spot. However, "Avatar" movies aren't the only ones to spend at number 1 for a such long period of time as there are 11 other films that secured the top spot for more than 7 weeks.## As far as the box office collection is concerned, "Avatar" had grossed $31.30 million in its 7th weekend for a total of $595.7 million after 45 days. On the other hand, "Avatar 2" mints $15.7 million for a total of $620.5 million at the same time. The first "Avatar" movie was on in a different league and finished its domestic run to $785 million. The sequel is unlikely to reach there as it is projected to conclude its theatrical run somewhere at $690 million - $720 million. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Swims Past 'Avengers: Infinity War' To Become 5th Biggest Grosser
1230 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Swims Past 'Avengers: Infinity War' To Become 5th Biggest Grosser

Los Angeles, January 27 - James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" climbs one more step to become 5th biggest film ever worldwide. ## The sci-fi epic sequel continues to make money at the box office and becomes the fifth biggest-grossing film ever, beating "Avengers: Infinity War" ($2.052 billion). "Avatar 2" now grossed $2.06 billion globally through Wednesday to claim the 5th spot. ## After becoming the highest-grossing film of the pandemic era, "Avatar 2" became only the 6th film ever to breach the $2 billion mark at the global box office. It has grossed $603 million at the domestic (North America) and $1.45 billion overseas box office. ## "Avatar 2" will next beat "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($2.07 billion) by Friday and will become the 4th biggest grosser. It is predicted to finish its run over $2.3 billion, which means it will be the third biggest movie, ahead of "Titanic" ($2.19 billion) globally. ## Stay tuned...

Warner Bros. India Finalizes Release Date of Superhero Movie 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'
1231 days ago
Hollywood

Warner Bros. India Finalizes Release Date of Superhero Movie 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'

Mumbai, January 26 - Warner Bros. India has confirmed the release date of its superhero movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods. ## The sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the 12th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) will be hitting Indian theaters on March 17, 2023, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. It will have a day and date release with the United States. ## Directed by David F. Sandberg, "Shazam 2" gets a new trailer that promises a non-stop action ride. It also shows that the sequel is a much bigger DC title this time around. Starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero, the movie shows a family of teenage heroes led by Billy Batson/Shazam (Levi and Angel) fighting the Daughters of Atlas.## "When Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, they must stop them from using a weapon that could destroy the world in which they must travel in order to make peace with the Gods because of Billy taking their powers for granted", read the official premise of the movie.## It's Time To Grow Up. Here's the new Trailer for Shazam! Fury of the Gods – in cinemas March 17. #ShazamMovie in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. pic.twitter.com/G4uaVlpvTV— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) January 26, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Zoe Saldana Becomes The Only Actor In History To Be A Part Of Four $2 Billion Grosser Films
1234 days ago
Hollywood

Zoe Saldana Becomes The Only Actor In History To Be A Part Of Four $2 Billion Grosser Films

Los Angeles, January 23 - James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has passed the $2 billion mark at the global box office and becomes only the 6th film in history to reach the milestone. ## The prestigious and rare box office milestone of "Avatar 2" has led actress Zoe Saldana to enter the elite club which she shared with no one. The veteran actress has become the only actor on the planet to be a part of four films that have grossed $2 billion globally. ## The actress has been a force to reckon with in Hollywood and has been a part of some of the finest and highest-grossing films. As for the record, she played the main lead in "Avatar" ($2.91 billion), and "Avatar: The Way of Water" ($2.02 billion*) as Neytiri. ## Apart from the aforementioned two films, Saldana was part of "Avengers: Infinity War" ($2.052 billion) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.7 billion) in supporting roles. The actress has been a key part of the MCU with his role as Gamora which is the main character in "The Guardians of The Galaxy" films and also appeared in "Avengers" flicks. ## Meanwhile, James Cameron too has become the only director in history to have 3 films in $2 billion clubs, and those include "Titanic" ($2.18 billion), and the two Avatar films. Russo brothers ( Anthony Russo and Joe Russo) have two films in the $2 billion club - "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame". ## Stay tuned...

Avatar: The Way of Water Races Past $2 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office
1235 days ago
Hollywood

Avatar: The Way of Water Races Past $2 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office

Los Angeles, January 22 - James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has passed the $2 billion mark at the global box office, becoming the first film in the covid-19 pandemic era to achieve the feat. ## The blockbuster sequel reached the box office milestone in 38 days. At the end of its 6th weekend, "Avatar 2" stands at $2.02 billion globally. It has grossed approx. $598 million at the domestic (North America) and $1.43 billion overseas. ## The Disney-backed blockbuster has grossed $228 million on IMAX and becomes the second highest-grossing film ever on IMAX globally.## "Avatar 2" is only the 6th film in history to reach the $2 billion mark, and out of which, 3 films belong to James Cameron. The movie also achieved the feat 7 days faster than the first "Avatar" which hit the $2 billion mark in 45 days.## Top 10 international markets of "Avatar 2" through the 6th Sunday are as follows - China ($229.70 M), France ($129.80 M), Germany ($117.00 M), Korea ($96.90 M), the UK ($81.90 M), India ($57.90 M), Australia ($55.10 M), Mexico ($51.40 M), Spain ($47.00 M), and Italy ($45.30 M).## The sci-fi epic will next beat "Avengers: Infinity War's" $2.05 billion by Thursday to become the 5th highest-grossing film of all time. The movie is expected to finish in the top 3 films of all time with a worldwide gross collection of over $2.3 billion. ## Stay tuned...

Marvel's 'Ant-Man And The Wasp Quantumania' Predicated To Take $100+ Million Opening In North America
1236 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel's 'Ant-Man And The Wasp Quantumania' Predicated To Take $100+ Million Opening In North America

Los Angeles, January 21 - Marvel Studios is getting ready for its next blockbuster release Ant-Man And The Wasp Quantumania. Directed by Peyton Reed, "Ant-Man 3" is the first film in MCU's Phase 5 and is the 31st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). ## The sequel to "Ant-Man" (2015) and "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018), "Ant-Man 3" is scheduled to release on February 17, 2023, in North America as well as some other countries. The upcoming movie is one of the most-anticipated Hollywood titles and is expected to continue the box-office legacy of the MCU. ## According to Box Office Pro, the third installment of the superhero franchise is tracking $100+ million start domestically (North America). As of now, it is eyeing $96 million - $131 million opening weekend.## "Ant-Man and the Wasp", which opened in theaters in 2018, took the opening of $76 million and went on to gross $217 million domestically and $623 million worldwide. The first Ant-Man flick scored a $57 million opening upon its release in 2015 and went on to hit $519 million globally, including $180 million domestically. ## The box office forecast of "Ant-Man 3" might get changed nearing the release but it is still likely to be in a similar range. ## "Ant-Man 3" stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne alongside Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray. In the film, Lang and Van Dyne are transported to the Quantum Realm along with their family and face Kang the Conqueror (Majors). ## Stay tuned...

Zack Snyder's Space Epic 'Rebel Moon' Gets A Release Date
1238 days ago
Hollywood

Zack Snyder's Space Epic 'Rebel Moon' Gets A Release Date

Los Angeles, January 19 - Netflix has set a release date for Zack Snyder's highly-anticipated epic space opera film Rebel Moon. Starring Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, and Ray Fisher, among others, "Rebel Moon" will be premiering on Netflix on December 22, 2023. ## "Rebel Moon" is about a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy that is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical regent named Balisarius. The desperate civilians dispatch Kora, a young woman who has a mysterious past to seek out warriors from nearby planets to help them challenge the regent.## Snyder originally developed "Rebel Moon" as a potential Star Wars feature more than a decade ago for his love for sci-fi and adventure movies. ## The maverick filmmaker joined hands with Netflix for multiple films. He previously directed "Army of the Dead" for the streamer before producing its prequel "Army of Thieves". He is building out a universe based on that concept in addition to the world of "Rebel Moon". ## REBEL MOON. December 22 on @Netflix. pic.twitter.com/oGOodYsMIh— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) January 18, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Alia Bhatt's Hollywood Debut 'Heart of Stone' Gets A Release Date
1239 days ago
Hollywood

Alia Bhatt's Hollywood Debut 'Heart of Stone' Gets A Release Date

Mumbai, January 19 - Bollywood lady superstar Alia Bhatt is all set to make her first appearance in Hollywood with the spy action thriller film Heart of Stone on Netflix.## Helmed by Tom Harper, the international spy thriller stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in the lead roles. Netflix has dropped the new footage of the movie along with its other titles coming in 2023. ## While unveiling the new footage of Alia and Gal Gadot, Netflix has confirmed that the much-awaited film will be released on August 11, 2023. "Heart of Stone" is Netflix's one of the most-anticipated films along with Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon". ## "Heart of Stone" is about Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot), an intelligence operative and the only woman who stands between her powerful, global, peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable — and dangerous — asset. It also stars Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi, and Paul Ready in key roles.## Here’s your first look at the biggest Netflix original films premiering in 2023! #NetflixSaveTheDates pic.twitter.com/kiRTNIzJbZ— Netflix (@netflix) January 18, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Crosses 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Become Biggest Worldwide Grosser Of Pandemic Era
1239 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Crosses 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Become Biggest Worldwide Grosser Of Pandemic Era

Los Angeles, January 18 - James Cameron has done it again as his latest blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water has become the highest-grossing film globally of the covid-19 pandemic era. ## The sci-fi epic surpassed Marvel/Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home's" $1.92 billion on Tuesday and also become the 6th highest-grossing tentpole of all time. It has grossed $572 million domestically (North America) and $1.35 billion internationally, for a global cume of $1.916 billion through 5th Monday. ## The Disney-backed tentpole will be hitting $2 billion worldwide by the 6th Sunday and will become only the 6th film ever to achieve the feat. "Avatar 2" is eyeing to finish its run of over $2.3 billion worldwide, which will make it the third biggest grosser of all time, behind only "Avatar" ($2.92 B) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.79 B). ## Top 10 international markets of "Avatar 2" through the 5th Monday are as follows - China ($214.5 M), France ($122.4M), Germany ($107.7M), Korea ($93.1M), the UK ($77.2M), India ($56.8M), Australia ($51.4M), Mexico ($49.1M), Spain ($43.6M), and Italy ($43.6M). ## Stay tuned...

Marvel Studios 'Black Panther 2' And 'Ant-Man 3' Get Release Date In China
1240 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios 'Black Panther 2' And 'Ant-Man 3' Get Release Date In China

Beijing, January 17 - After more than 3 years, Marvel Studios secure its first release in China as it confirmed release dates of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. ## Director Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther 2", which was released last year globally, will be hitting Chinese theaters on February 17, followed by "Ant-Man 3" on February 17, 2023, day and date with North America release.## Due to the de facto ban on Marvel Movies, the studio was not able to get its movie released in Mainland China, costing Marvel/Disney hundreds of millions in potential ticket revenue. The last approved theatrical releases from the studio were "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and "Avengers: Endgame", way back in early/mid-2019. ## The news about the China release dates of the aforementioned films was shared by Marvel on Tuesday over its official Chinese social media accounts, as per The Hollywood Reporter. "Black Panther 2" will be the first Phase 4 MCU flick to release in the country. ## Over the last couple of years, many Marvel movies were denied release in China, as such - Black Widow, Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder. Disney, the distributor of Marvel tentpoles worldwide, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Avatar 2 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Hollywood Blockbuster In India
1248 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Avatar 2 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Hollywood Blockbuster In India

Mumbai, January 9 - James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie at the Indian box office, beating Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Endgame. ## The science-fiction epic has completed 25 days in India and scored approx. 375 crores net. "Avengers: Endgame" had netted approx. 373 crores and is now behind "Avatar 2" in India. As far as the gross collection is concerned, Cameron's directorial has grossed approx. 458 crores while Endgame had scored approx. 445 crores in 2019. ## The sequel to Cameron's highest-grossing film of all time is racing towards 400 crores net in India for all languages. The movie had the second biggest opening week for a Hollywood movie with approx. 194 crores net, followed by 100 crores in the second week. Despite the competition, the movie had another strong 3rd week of approx. 60 crores net and in the 4th week, it has already scored around 20 crores in 4 days for all languages.## At the worldwide box office, "Avatar 2" has become the 7th highest-grossing film ever with a gross collection of $1.71 billion. It is expected to surpass the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" lifetime collection of $1.91 billion by next Sunday to become the 6th biggest grosser. The movie has been projected to finish over $2.2 billion globally in its lifetime run which will make it the 3rd biggest film after "Avatar" ($2.92 B) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.80 B).## Stay tuned...

James Cameron Confirms 'Avatar' Sequels Will Be Made After 'Avatar 2' Hits Break-Even Target
1250 days ago
Hollywood

James Cameron Confirms 'Avatar' Sequels Will Be Made After 'Avatar 2' Hits Break-Even Target

Los Angeles, January 7 - The road is clear for the next, at least, three Avatar movies as James Cameron confirmed upon the mega success of Avatar: The Way of Water. The blockbuster filmmaker previously said that the future of the Avatar franchise depends on how the second and third Avatar movies perform. ## "Avatar 2" has been projected to reach $1.5 billion at the global box office to break even and the movie has already crossed that mark in about 3 weeks and turned profitable for Disney. It is projected to finish over $2.2 billion in its lifetime run which will make it James Cameron's third straight $2 billion grosser after "Titanic" (1997) and "Avatar" (2009). ## "It looks like just with the momentum that the film has now that will easily pass our break even in the next few days, so it looks like I can't wiggle out of this, I'm gonna have to do these other sequels", Cameron said, as per THR.## "I know what I'm going to be doing the next six or seven years. The point is we're going to be okay. I'm sure that we'll have a discussion soon with the top folks at Disney about the game plan going forward for Avatar 3, which is already in the can – we've already captured and photographed the whole film so we're in extended post-production to do all that CG magic. And then Avatar 4 and 5 are both written. We even have some of 4 in the can. We've begun a franchise at this point. We've begun a saga that can now play out over multiple films", he added.## The sci-fi epic had an estimated production budget of more than $400 million, with a marketing spend that brought the combined price tag to at least $600 million, as per THR. It is one of the costliest films ever and needed higher numbers to break even at the box office and it achieves those with ease. The third installment of the blockbuster franchise is currently scheduled to release in December 2024 and going by Cameron's recent interview, the upcoming films will showcase the evil sides of Na'vi. ## "I want to show the Na'vi from another angle because, so far, I have only shown their good sides. In the early films, there are very negative human examples and very positive Na'vi examples. In Avatar 3, we will do the opposite. We will also explore new worlds while continuing the story of the main characters. I can say that the last parts will be the best. The others were an introduction, a way to set the table before serving the meal", Cameron had said in an interview with the French newspaper 20 Minutes.## Stay tuned...

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