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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Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Debuts With Rare Perfect Score On Rotten Tomatoes
1490 days ago
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Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Debuts With Rare Perfect Score On Rotten Tomatoes

Los Angeles, May 12 - Tom Cruise's "Top Gun: Maverick" has debuted with a rare perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 44 reviews. Variety, in its review, has called "Top Gun", a barrier-breaking sequel. ## The sequel to Top Gun (1986), the upcoming movie will launch on May 27th in theaters in North America and other countries. The perfect 100% score may dip further as more and more reviews come in but at the time of writing this piece, the movie is indeed flying high. ## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the official synopsis of the movie tells, "After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him".## "When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: "Rooster," the son of Maverick's late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka "Goose". Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it".## The film stars Tom Cruise as test pilot Maverick, alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. Cruise and Kilmer reprise their roles from the first film. "Top Gun: Maverick" is dedicated to Top Gun director Tony Scott, who died in 2012. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness' Hits $500 Million Worldwide
1491 days ago
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Box Office: 'Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness' Hits $500 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, May 11 - Marvel Studios/Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of the Madness" has a shot to become the second film post-pandemic to reach the $1 billion mark at the global box office, after "Spider-Man: No Way Home". ## The Sam Raimi-directed movie has hit $500 million globally through Tuesday. Through yesterday (May 10), the superhero movie grossed $508 million, including $214 million domestically and $294 million overseas from 49 markets. It has topped $300 million internationally at the time of writing this piece. ## The Top 10 international markets through Tuesday for "Doctor Strange 2" are Korea ($32M), the UK ($27.8M), Mexico ($23.8M), Brazil ($17.6M), India ($15.5M), Australia ($13.7M), France ($12.9M), Indonesia ($10.5M), Japan ($10.3M) and Germany ($10.2M).## The Benedict Cumberbatch/Elizabeth Olsen-starrer movie had grossed $449.4 million worldwide over the opening weekend. The opening weekend collection included $262.4 million overseas and $187 million domestic. That was the second-biggest global start for a non-Chinese movie during the covid-19 pandemic. ## Internationally, and on a like-for-like basis, the opening weekend on Multiverse Of Madness was only 17% behind that of "Spider-Man: No Way Home", while 126% above "The Batman" and 160% over the original "Doctor Strange" pictures. ## Stay tuned...

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Elizabeth Olsen Tired of Filmmakers Bashing Marvel Movies as a 'Lesser Type of Art'
1491 days ago
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Elizabeth Olsen Tired of Filmmakers Bashing Marvel Movies as a 'Lesser Type of Art'

Los Angeles, May 11 - It has become a norm for the filmmakers to criticize Marvel movies by calling them "no real art". However, despite their criticism, Marvel movies are widely loved and accepted among audiences worldwide and such movies often end up doing wonders at the box office. ## Elizabeth Olsen, who is back in theaters as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", is really tired of filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola bashing Marvel movies. The actress said that she gets frustrated when people discredit cast and crew by bashing Marvel films. ## "I'm not saying we're making indie art films, but I just think it takes away from our crew, which bugs me. These are some of the most amazing set designers, costume designers, and camera operators. I feel diminishing them with that kind of criticism takes away from all the people who do award-winning films, and that also work on these projects", Olsen told The Independent. ## "From an actor's point of view, whatever, I get it; I totally understand that there's a different kind of performance that's happening. But I do think throwing Marvel under the bus takes away from the hundreds of very talented crew people. That's where I get a little feisty about that", she added. ## In the past, the "The Aviator" director Martin Scorsese criticized Marvel films by comparing them with theme park rides. He also said that superhero movies have reshaped exhibition that is very harmful to non-superhero movies. ## Stay tuned...

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Teaser Trailer Scores Massive 148.6 Million Views On The First Day
1491 days ago
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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Teaser Trailer Scores Massive 148.6 Million Views On The First Day

Mumbai, May 11 - James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" first teaser trailer was dropped online on May 9 after playing exclusively in theaters across the world with Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of the Madness". ## The anticipation for the sequel to 2009's film has been high skyrocketing and it was proved when the teaser dropped online. The teaser finished its first 24-hour online window with a massive 148.6 million views, according to Disney and 20th Century (via THR). The viewing numbers include 23 million from China alone. ## The 148.6 million views on YouTube and across social media don't include the millions of people watching the teaser on the big screen with the Marvel movie. The online viewing numbers of "Avatar 2" are incredible knowing the fact millions have watched it on the big screen and many more people want it to watch in theaters first. ## The massive views count of "Avatar 2" is ahead of all recent Star Wars films, including "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (112.4 million). The numbers are also ahead of "Black Widow" (116.8 million) and "Incredibles 2" (113.1 million) in the first 24-hours. ## The sequel is "set more than a decade after the events of the first film. Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family, the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure". ## The cast members Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine, and Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch reprise their roles from the original movie, and big-name newcomers include Vin Diesel and Cameron's Titanic star Kate Winslet.## The movie will debut in theaters on December 16, 2022, in over 100 languages and multiple big-screen formates. In India, it will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Charlize Theron Shares First Look As Clea From Her MCU Debut In 'Doctor Strange 2'
1491 days ago
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Charlize Theron Shares First Look As Clea From Her MCU Debut In 'Doctor Strange 2'

Los Angeles, May 11 - Oscar-winning actress, Charlize Theron has shared her first look as Clea from her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. The character first appeared in the post-credit scene in Marvel/Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". ## In the pictures posted on social media, Theron gives a quick look at her character Clea's makeup and costume. In one of the two pictures she posted on Instagram, Clea can be seen standing with Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, giving a glance at the new love interest of Doctor Strange. ## Giving more details about Charlize's MCU debut, screenwriter Michael Waldron told Deadline, "We always knew we wanted to introduce Clea, who in the comics is, you could say, the great love of Doctor Strange but really in a lot of ways his formidable equal as a sorcerer herself. Her backstory is fascinating; she's the niece of Dormammu, the giant floating head from the first movie".## "Doctor Strange and Clea have a lot of great adventures in the comics, and we knew we wanted to introduce her. But it felt like we had to close the book, to some extent, on his love story with Christine Palmer and so Doctor Strange hears that wisdom from Christine to face his fears and be open to the idea of loving someone".## "And then along comes Clea, and I guess we'll see what happens next between the two of them", he added.## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlize Theron (@charlizeafrica) ## Stay tuned...

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'Doctor Strange 2' Star Benedict Cumberbatch Jokes About Will Smith's Oscars Slap Controversy
1493 days ago
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'Doctor Strange 2' Star Benedict Cumberbatch Jokes About Will Smith's Oscars Slap Controversy

Los Angeles, May 9 - Benedict Cumberbatch takes a dig at Will Smith's infamous slap to comedian Chris Rock in the recently concluded Oscars, in 'Saturday Night Live' monologue. Benedict was nominated for the Best Actor at the Academy Awards for his performance in "The Power of the Dog".## Cumberbatch said during his monologue, "I really am thrilled to be back hosting Saturday Night Live. It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest, though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about 'Doctor Strange' - which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character, but I have been in other films".## He joked that Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of Saturday Night Live, asked him what other films he'd appeared in. The actor added, "I said, 'Well, like 'The Power of the Dog.' And he said, 'Nobody saw it.' I said, 'Come on, man, I was nominated for an Oscar for that.' I mean, I didn't win. I was beaten by Will Smith".## He then added: "No, not physically! Not physically!".## Will Smith, who won his maiden Oscar for his performance in "King Richard", smacked Chris Rock during the Oscars ceremony, after the stand-up comedian made a joke about his wife. The Academy has banned him from attending Oscars ceremonies for 10 years though he would be available for award nominations. ## Stay tuned...

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'Doctor Strange 2' Off To Heroic Launch In North America As It Crosses $450M Worldwide
1494 days ago
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'Doctor Strange 2' Off To Heroic Launch In North America As It Crosses $450M Worldwide

Mumbai, May 8 - The dominance of Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe at the box office continues as the studios' latest superhero movie "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of the Madness" is off to a heroic start in North America with $187 million in the 3-day opening weekend. ## The $187 million launch marks the 11th biggest opening weekend in North American box office history and the biggest of 2022, beating Warner Bros' "The Batman" ($134M). This is also the biggest opening for Dinsey since "The Lion King" ($191M) in 2019. The Sam Raimi-directed movie also came above the industry's 160M-180M projections. ## Interestingly, at the domestic box office, the "Doctor Strange" sequel outscored its predecessor's entire opening weekend tally in a single day. "Doctor Strange 2" raked in $90 million on Friday alone, while the 2016 blockbuster brought in $85 million between Friday and Sunday. ## Internationally, "Doctor Strange 2" earned a whopping $262.4 million from 49 territories, taking the global total to $449.4 million through Sunday (May 8). Disney will not release the movie in Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine while the movie is also unlikely to play in China. ## Meanwhile, India emerged as the 5th biggest international market for "Doctor Strange 2" with approx. $13 million (100 crores) gross. The top overseas markets for the movie are as follows - 1. Korea ($29.1M), 2. the UK ($24.7M), 3. Mexico ($21.5M), 4. Brazil ($16.3M), 5. India ($13M), 6. Australia ($12.6M), 7. Germany ($12M), 8. France ($11M). ## "Doctor Strange 2" picks up as Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, casts a dangerous spell that forces him to travel into the multiverse to face a mysterious new adversary and alternate versions of himself. Along with Cumberbatch, the cast also includes Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo, Benedict Wong as Wong, and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, a teen who can travel between dimensions.## Stay tuned...

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Elizabeth Olsen Doesn't Want Kids To Think of Scarlet Witch As a Role Model
1494 days ago
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Elizabeth Olsen Doesn't Want Kids To Think of Scarlet Witch As a Role Model

Mumbai, May 8 - Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is playing in the theaters and there is one actor winning all the accolades, is Elizabeth Olsen. She has played the role of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. ## The comic book superhero characters have always been favorites among people, especially kids who look up to them as role models. However, Elizabeth Olsen doesn't want kids to think of Scarlet Witch as a role model and she explained the reason for that. ## "I think the thing that I worry about is when people start saying, "Is she a role model to children?". And I don't like answering that question at all because she is a woman who's made big mistakes (in the movie), and I don't want to think of her as a role model, encouraging kids to make similar violent mistakes", Olsen said to comicbook.com.## "Yeah. The only thing that worries me is she became this thing that even little kids loved and then we're really pushing it with this one. So that's the one thing where I'm like, 'I don't want to answer role model questions", she added. ## Those who have watched the movie in theaters would know that Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff is the reason behind all the chaos in the movie as she believes that controlling the multiverse with America Chavez's power will allow her to reunite with Billy and Tommy, the children she created during her time in Westview. ## Stay tuned...

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Chris Pratt Calls 'Jurassic World: Dominion' The End Of The Franchise
1495 days ago
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Chris Pratt Calls 'Jurassic World: Dominion' The End Of The Franchise

Mumbai, May 7 - Universal Pictures' upcoming science fiction adventure film, "Jurassic World Dominion" could be the end of the franchise, at least according to Chris Pratt. The sequel to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and the sixth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, the upcoming movie is directed by Colin Trevorrow. ## Jurassic World: Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.## Pratt, who reprises his role as Owen Grady, said during a conversation with The Today Show that there's a measure of finality to Dominion that will surprise a ton of longtime fans of the franchise. ## "You know when you go to a fireworks display like the Fourth of July or New Years, there's always the finale? You're waiting for it, and then boom! And you're like, 'Oh! This is it! This is the finale!' I feel like the whole movie is that. It's 30 years in the making, it's the sixth Jurassic film, it's the end of this franchise", Pratt said. ## "Jurassic World Dominion" is the third Jurassic movie for Pratt, who first starred in 2015's "Jurassic World" movie. The actor recalled the time when the first movie in the franchise was released in 1990. ## "The first time I saw Jurassic Park, I was thirteen. I had no idea I was going to be an actor. If you would've told me that I would be doing this, there's no way I would've believed it. And these folks were cemented in my mind as icons, and so to be working with them is a dream come true", he added. ## Chris Pratt is live with us on the plaza! 🦖 pic.twitter.com/DkitwygiuP— TODAY (@TODAYshow) May 5, 2022 ## The film stars an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, BD Wong, Omar Sy, Isabella Sermon, Justice Smith, and Daniella Pineda reprising their roles from previous films in the franchise, and they are joined by DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, Campbell Scott, Scott Haze, and Dichen Lachman.## It is scheduled to release on June 10. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Fans Are Loving The MCU Debut Of America Chavez In 'Doctor Strange 2'
1495 days ago
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Marvel Fans Are Loving The MCU Debut Of America Chavez In 'Doctor Strange 2'

Mumbai, May 7 - Marvel Studios/Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" has been released in theaters in the key international markets along with North America. The sequel to 2016's movie marks the return of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, and Benedict Wong as Wong, among others.## The highly-awaited sequel also includes the debut of Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chavez possesses superhuman strength and durability, and the power of flight. She also has the power to kick open star-shaped holes in reality, allowing her and her teammates to travel through the multiverse and into other realities.## Marvel fans have been eagerly looking to see America Chavez in "Doctor Strange 2". Xochitl Gomez has not only lived up to her role with perfection but also become a trending topic on social media. Fans are also loving the chemistry between Chavez and Doctor Stange in the movie. Have a look at some of the tweets regarding Gomez's debut as America Chaves and her performance in the movie. ## Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez is a good choice, her acting and performance were excellent. I wish to see her more in other upcoming movies and see her using her powers skillfully. #MultiverseofMadness #AmericaChavez pic.twitter.com/oDifyPGLiw— via ᱬ⧗ saw DSMoM (@everydayolsen) May 4, 2022 ## Daily reminder that America Chavez is not only absolutely amazing but also the first canon Latina superhero!! #AmericaChavez pic.twitter.com/fAhp0kOZtn— Val ☀️ (@Valpipsqueak) May 6, 2022 ## #Wanda is one of the best things in this movie. However, the relationship between #DoctorStrange and #AmericaChavez is the heart of the movie for me. Really loved their chemistry together. pic.twitter.com/Rs5VwZdy6z— Del💫 (@murderpuppywill) May 5, 2022 ## Shout-out to #AmericaChavez for wearing this pin the entire freaking movie! #DoctorStrange pic.twitter.com/5F4cAJRe4J— Aloha Pirates 🇵🇸🇺🇦🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 (@krav42) May 6, 2022 ## giving miss xochitl some love too bc she held her own pretty well considering she was acting with the big people!! #AmericaChavez #MultiverseOfMadness pic.twitter.com/WhZMMCsL0J— ken saw MoM! (@wandaslizzie) May 5, 2022 ## Damn, all of the cast of #MultiverseOfMadness nailed it! #ScarletWitch #Wong #DoctorStrange #AmericaChavez pic.twitter.com/HxboR70emx— 🦋 (@paulvdeborah) May 5, 2022 ## seeing xochitl gomez from playing dawn schafer in the babysitters club to #AmericaChavez in #DoctorStrange really makes me feel like a proud sister🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/Wacl3XhJ1K— zzz (@ujioci) May 6, 2022 ## I really loved america chavez and her powers. I can’t wait to see more of her in the mcu she’s such a warming addition. #MultiverseOfMadness #AmericaChavez pic.twitter.com/AYYIqA3qqH— joe saw dsmom (@mcumagik) May 6, 2022 ## can we talk about america chavez, i loved her and i can't wait to explore her character and powers more in the future #MultiverseOfMadness #AmericaChavez pic.twitter.com/flqED5rJsI— Mady saw MoM (@wandawidxw) May 5, 2022 ## Can’t say enough of how good of a job Xochitl Gomez did #MultiverseOfMadness Glad that she’s representing la raza on the big screen🇲🇽 Can’t wait to see what what’s ahead for American Chavez!#AmericaChavez pic.twitter.com/4cF9wQkCNd— José🇲🇽 (@tycheech) May 6, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Doctor Strange 2 Off To Remarkable Thursday Preview At The Domestic Box Office
1496 days ago
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Doctor Strange 2 Off To Remarkable Thursday Preview At The Domestic Box Office

Los Angeles, May 6 - Marvel Studios/Dinsey's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" scored a remarkable Thursday preview with $36 million at the domestic (North America) box office. This is the biggest Thursday preview score for a Hollywood movie in 2022 and the 8th overall of all time. ## Directed by Sam Raimi, "Doctor Strange 2" has been released in 4545 theaters in North America, which is the biggest release since 2019 and 5th biggest of all time. As compared to the recent top releases, "The Batman" was released in 4417 theaters, followed by "No Time To Die" (4407), and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (4336). ## "Doctor Strange 2" has been projected to score $150 million - $200 million in the opening weekend domestically. The numbers might go up with a strong 89% audience score on Rotton Tomatoes, though the critics' score is on the lower side with 77%.## Meanwhile, the first Doctor Strange opened to $85 million domestically in 2016, launching a new franchise for Marvel. The titular character, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, appeared in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Endgame" and, much more recently, Sony and Marvel's $1.9 billion blockbuster, "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which grossed $50 million in previews on its way to a $260.1 million domestic debut.## Stay tuned...

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Doctor Strange 2 Begins Box Office Hunt With Strong $27 Million Overseas Opening
1496 days ago
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Doctor Strange 2 Begins Box Office Hunt With Strong $27 Million Overseas Opening

Mumbai, May 6 - The summer box office madness begins with Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". Ahead of its domestic (North American) launch today (May 6), "Doctor Strange 2" was kicked off with a strong $27 million opening from 20 international markets. ## The opening day gross box office collection of Sam Raimi-directed in international markets was only 4 percent behind the recent release "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and 210 percent ahead of DC's "The Batman". It is also 153% more than its preceder, released in 2016. ## Among key opening day markets of "Doctor Strange 2", South Korea led the chart with $5.9 million, followed by Japan ($3.8 million), France ($3 million), Italy ($2.2 million), Germany ($1.8 million), Malaysia ($1.6 million) and Thailand ($1.2 million). It is opening today in India along with domestic and other international markets. ## The Benedict Cumberbatch-fronted movie with Elizabeth Olsen playing the second lead, "Doctor Strange 2" is tracking to launch domestic weekend between $160 million and $200 million. The numbers, however, might go higher as the movie is getting positive responses from audiences, though the critics' score is on the lower side with 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. ## Stay tuned...

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