‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ looking to knock off the competition
Two new movies are looking for an audience this weekend, but with summer coming to a close, will either of them make waves at the box office? Here’s our prediction:
Author: Andy Burns
Andy Burns is the Senior Manager of Digital Content for SiriusXM Canada, and has been the Editor-In-Chief of the pop culture website Biff Bam Pop! since its inception in 2008.
Andy's book, Wrapped In Plastic: Twin Peaks, was published in 2015 by ECW Press. His second, This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of Stephen King's The Stand, was published by Cemetery Dance in 2018 and was followed in 2021 by The Art and Making of The Stand, which chronicled the creation of the Paramount+/Amazon Prime series for Titan Books.
‘Annabelle: Creation’ overperforms, tops the box office
On Friday I mentioned that it was the dog days of summer at the box office, but someone forgot to tell audiences that, as the week’s biggest new release had a solid debut. Here’s what went down:
‘Annabelle: Creation’ looks to scare up the top spot at the box office
As always around this time, I start referring to the dog days of summer at the box office, which is exactly what we’re going to start experiencing this weekend, with only one film expected to make an impact.
‘The Dark Tower’ debuts on top with a familiar number for fans
It was a lacklustre weekend at the box office, with the highest profile debut performing below even the many low expectations. Here’s what went down: Stephen King’s The Dark Tower … Continue reading ‘The Dark Tower’ debuts on top with a familiar number for fans
The Road to #1 Will be Hard for ‘The Dark Tower’
Will an adaptation of a cult favourite series from one of the most popular writers on the planet be able to stave off fan skepticism and critical blows to debut at the top of the box office? Here’s our prediction:
Trailer Time: ‘Death Wish’
It’s pretty rare that a trailer leaves me with my mouth wide open. The trailer for Eli Roth’s remake of Death Wish, starring Bruce Willis is one such trailer. Check … Continue reading Trailer Time: ‘Death Wish’
The Path to The Dark Tower is Near
To say that reading The Dark Tower changed my life is far from an understatement. It’s a fact. I never read Lord of the Rings. I haven’t gotten into Game of Thrones. No, for me, it’s only been Roland Deschain and his quest to get to the tower that holds all worlds together.
It was a war for first place at the box office, and ‘Dunkirk’ won
It was a bit of a race for the top spot at the box office this weekend, but a holdover managed to remain on top, even as a new family friendly film tried to take its place. Here’s what went down:
‘The Emoji Movie’ vs ‘Atomic Blonde’ at the box office
There are a lot of emotions heading into the weekend, and when they’re unleashed? Well, they could be atomic. What movie will win the hearts of audiences? Here’s our prediction:
Trailer time: IT
You’ll float too, in the new trailer for Stephen King’s IT, which is due in theaters September 8th. And yes, it looks damn frightening.
‘Dunkirk’ wins the battle, ‘Valerian’ can’t find an audience
War was the story at the box office this weekend, as one of this year’s critically acclaimed new releases was the choice for audiences. Here’s what went down:
‘Dunkirk’ vs ‘Girls Trip’ vs ‘Valerian’ – who will win at the box office?
It’s another big summer weekend at the box office, as three new releases are looking to try and make an impact. T