“Rogue One” and “Hidden Figures” battle for the top of the box office
It was a tight race at the box office this weekend, as the reigning champ had to take on a strong showing from a new release.
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.
‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ Looks to Suck the Life Out Of ‘Rogue One’
It’s a brand new year, and there are some brand new movies looking to get your dollars this weekend at the box office. Will any of them muster up enough force to knock down the current champ?
“Rogue One” wins the weekend, becomes second biggest film of 2016
The three days estimates are in for this weekend at the box office, and there weren’t too many surprises. Here’s what went down:
Andy Burns’ 5 Favourite Films of 2016
This is in no way a definitive best of list, since I didn’t see nearly as many films as so many others did in 2016. Instead, I’m running down (in … Continue reading Andy Burns’ 5 Favourite Films of 2016
“Rogue One” to see out 2016 strong
There are no new big releases this weekend at theatres, which is always a rarity, so it will be interesting to see how the final showdown of 2016 holdovers shapes out. Here are our predictions:
The bell tolls for Civil War II in the Wednesday Run
Today brings the release of what has to be considered one of the most anticlimactic event series in years, as Marvel’s Civil War II comes to its conclusion.
Lots Of Love For “La La Land”
In La La Land, aspiring actress Mia (Stone) becomes involved with a jazz-loving pianist named Seb (Gosling). The film traces with good humour and memorable songs their love affair, as the duo try to make it big in Los Angeles.
“Rogue One” Holds Strong; New Movies Flounder
It was a huge holiday weekend at the box office for one holdover, while three new releases didn’t really resonate with audiences. Here’s what went down:
Trailer Time – “Alien: Covenant”
Well, here’s a great Christmas present for you today – the first trailer for Alien: Covenant has arrived!
Will Any New Release Take Down “Rogue One”This Holiday Weekend?
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and everything other joyful celebration you may be having this weekend. If you’re thinking of taking in a movie, there are some new releases … Continue reading Will Any New Release Take Down “Rogue One”This Holiday Weekend?
Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Kobo Aura
Though my e-reader experience began some of years ago with the now defunct Sony E-reader, the world has expanded significantly over the years and Kobo has really led the pack. Their latest, economical e-reader is the Kobo Aura Edition 2, and it’s absolutely the best device I’ve used so far.
Trailer Time: “Blade Runner 2049”
I can’t believe I’m writing this – but here is the first trailer for Blade Runner 2049.