“The Conjuring: Last Rites” came seventh in a successful opening streak at the box office gross distributor Warner Bros Pictures, past all expectations over their debut weekend.
In today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety Box Office Chief Rebeccarubin categorizes the powerful shows of the “Conjuring” horror franchise’s film No. 9. With a total distance of over $83 million, the film provided about $20 million more at the domestic box office than expected. It also worked surprisingly well in the horror titles on the IMAX screen.
“This is the seventh consecutive film for Warner Bros. to open more than $40 million,” Rubin says. “They are the first studio in history to achieve that consistent streak. It’s also worth noting that this year was not only finished in 2024, but also had a rather rocky start this year.” After missing out on “Mickey 17” and “Altonite,” the studio rebounded with “Minecraft Movie”, “Sinners”, “Final Destination Bloodlines”, “Superman” and “Weapons.”
Warner Bros. Photo Chiefs Spamera Abi and Michael Delca “deserve to focus on the filmmaker-led original fares. “And with films like “Sinner” and “Weapons,” they were both original horror films that turned into giant sleeper hits. What they have succeeded is leaning towards a director who has a really strong vision, and that’s the driving factor for marketing and hopes people come to see these films. ”
Also in the episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider and Jazz Tankei weigh backstage at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The two will discuss the trends and read tea leaves from the early waves of winners that lead to the main event on September 14th, airing this year on CBS. TV editor Schneider pointed out that the first wave of winners shows a narrow race between “retirement” and “pits” and “hacking” and “studios” on the drama side.
“This year, it’s really about ‘studio’ and ‘hacks’. And of course, “retirement” vs. “pit.” And in both drama and comedy, “Pitt” won one.
Tankei, a senior artisan editor, pointed to the poignant moments when Jessica Lee Gagne became the first woman to win Emmy for a film shoot in the hour-long program for her “retirement” job. Gagne also instructed.
“It’s crazy to think that no woman has won that category until last night,” Tankei says. “It was a beautiful moment. We talked behind the scenes with her. She said, ‘This was a dream I’ve wanted for a long time.’ “
Behind the scenes in Creative Arts, both Sean Hatsey, who won guest actors for the “Pit” drama series, and presenter Giancarlo Esposito, were asked about the issues facing the industry, from the loss of production in Los Angeles to the decline of filmmakers since the pandemic.
“I know how the set feels in Los Angeles. I see what experiences they have, how they work, how they work, how they work, and often the people I’ve met, the carpenters, I’ve met the captains of transport. “And more, this perception and the fact that this show isn’t a very expensive show will be filmed here in Los Angeles. And I think there’s a chance that other people who make these decisions will see success so that they can hire a lot of people in Los Angeles and find such a model.”
Esposito proposed that exhibitors and studios join forces to take radical steps to reinvigorate the public’s passion for going to multiplex.
“Part of the solution is to see the model in a new way. Examining how movies are made and cinema ticket prices billing in a new way. “We love being able to stream and sit at home and do that. And we’re not taking anything away from it. But what about offering multiple big companies a weekend in cinemas for free?
(Photo: “Retirement” film winner Jessica Lee Gagne receives Creative Arts Emmy Awards)
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