LINDSEY BAHR

AP Film Writer
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Anya Taylor-Joy in a scene from "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades
The Memorial Day box office is cruising for a two-decade low. “Furiosa,” the Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, claimed the first place spot for Friday-Saturday-Sunday with $25.6 million.
 
This image released by Netflix shows Adria Arjona, left, and Glen Powell in a scene from "Hit Man." (Netflix via AP)
Movie Review: Glen Powell gives big leading man energy in ‘Hit Man’
Glen Powell plays an fake hit man working undercover for the cops in “Hit Man.” Based on a somewhat true story, Powell co-wrote the action-comedy-romance with director Richard Linklater.
 
★★★★
FILE - Executive Producer Fred Roos poses at The U.S. Premiere of Focus Features "The Beguiled" at Directors Guild of America on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, died at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., Saturday, May, 18, 2024, a representative said Tuesday, May 21. He was 89. (Photo by Steve Cohn/Invision for Focus Features/AP Images, File)
Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89
Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, has died. He was 89.
 
Cailey Fleming, left, and John Krasinski pose with the character "Blue" at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "IF" at the SVA Theatre on Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North American debut was also a bit lower than some projections.
 
This image released by Amazon Prime shows a scene from the documentary "The Blue Angels." (Amazon Prime via AP)
‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad
If you’re looking for a little bit of that “Top Gun: Maverick” spectacle and thrill at the movie theater this summer, you’re in luck. A groundbreaking new documentary, “The Blue Angels,” is flying onto IMAX screens for one week, through May 22.
 
This image released by Focus Features shows Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse in a scene from "Back to Black." (Focus Features via AP)
Movie Review: Amy Winehouse story flattened in frustrating biopic ‘Back to Black’
Marisa Abela plays the late Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s “Back to Black,” a jukebox musical dramatization of her life.
 
★★★★
FILE - Andy Serkis appears at the BAFTA Nominees Party in London, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)
‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star
Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new Lord of the Rings films. Warner Bros.
 
This image released by Netflix shows Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt in a scene from "Mother of the Bride." (Sasidis Sasisakulporn/Netflix via AP)
Movie Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix’s ‘Mother of the Bride’-Slug Update 3
In “Mother of the Bride,” Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt play a pair of college exes who accidentally reunite at a resort in Thailand two decades later. Their kids are getting married in a few days in this high concept romantic comedy.
 
★★★★
This image released by Apple TV shows Matt Damon, left, and Casey Affleck in a scene from "The Instigators." (Apple TV+ via AP)
Doug Liman, Matt Damon and the Afflecks made a heist comedy for Apple. ‘The Instigators’
Filmmaker Doug Liman directs Matt Damon for the first time in over 20 years in the new heist comedy “The Instigators,” coming to Apple TV+ in August.
 
This image released by Oscilloscope Laboratories shows writer-director Ethan Hawke, left, and his daughter, actor Maya Hawke, on the set of "Wildcat." (Steve Squall/Oscilloscope Laboratories via AP)
Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke have a running joke about ‘Wildcat,’ their Flannery O’Connor movie
Ethan Hawke directs his daughter Maya Hawke in “Wildcat,” a movie about the Southern Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor.
 
This image released by A24 shows Clarence Maclin, right, in a scene from "Sing Sing." (A24 via AP)
Summer Movies: 5 breakout stars to watch in ‘Sing Sing,’ ‘Quiet Place, ‘Horizon’ and more
A breakout moment in Hollywood can happen at any age and stage. This summer at the movies, there are plenty of talents to discover.
 
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ryan Gosling in a scene from "The Fall Guy." (Eric Laciste/Universal Pictures via AP)
Movie Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are great fun in ‘The Fall Guy’ - QA2
Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling lead the new action-comedy-romance “The Fall Guy,” a love letter to stunt performers and the movies. Loosely based on the 1980s Lee Majors television series, Gosling takes up the mantle of said stunt guy Colt Seavers.
 
★★★★
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Ryan Reynolds, left, with director John Krasinski on the set of "IF." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’
John Krasinski doesn’t usually worry about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is “genuinely terrified” of the response from two people: His daughters.
 
FILE - Aaron Taylor-Johnson poses for photographers upon arrival at the World premiere of the film 'Back To Black' on Monday, April 8, 2024 in London. The latest movie to shift spots for the summer movie season is Sony’s comic book film “Kraven the Hunter,” which will now open in December, instead of Labor Day weekend. The film stars Taylor-Johnson as the Spider-Man villain in the J.C. Chandor-directed origin story. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)
Sony’s ‘Kraven the Hunter’ release is delayed until December
The summer movie season may kick off next weekend, but the release calendar is still a work in progress. The latest movie to shift spots is Sony’s comic book film “Kraven the Hunter,” which will now open in December.
 
Zendaya, a cast member in "Challengers," poses at the premiere of the film at the Regency Village Theatre, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
The sexy tennis drama “Challengers” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
 
This image released by Universal Pictures shows a scene from "Twisters." (Universal Pictures via AP)
Chasing ‘Twisters’ and collaborating with ‘tornado fanatic’ Steven Spielberg
Growing up in the Midwest, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung developed both a healthy fear of tornadoes and a reverence for Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster film “Twister.”
 
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows a scene from "Alien: Romulus." (20th Century Studios via AP)
With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects
Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August.
 
This image released by 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios shows Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in a scene from "Deadpool & Wolverine." (20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios via AP)
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune out the noise.
 
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
Expectations are tempered for the financial prospects of summer of 2024 at the movies. There are fewer superheroes than normal in a landscape that was vastly altered by the production shutdowns during last year’s dual Hollywood strikes.
 
This image released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures shows Mike Faist, from left, Zendaya and Josh O'Connor in a scene from "Challengers." (Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures via AP)
Movie Review: Prepare to get hot and bothered with stylish, synthy tennis drama ‘Challengers’
Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor are tennis players in and out of love in “Challengers.” Directed by Luca Guadagnino and told in present day and flashback, it’s about friendships, love, competition and sport set to a synthy score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
 
★★★★
This image released by Participant/Sony Pictures Classics shows Blake Cameron James in a scene from the film "We Grown Now." (Participant/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)
Movie Review: A lyrical portrait of childhood in Cabrini-Green with ‘We Grown Now’
 
★★★★
FILE - The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre appears during the Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 28, 2020, in Park City, Utah. The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City home. The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other U.S. locations to host the independent film festival starting in 2027, the organization said Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond
The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City, Utah, home. The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other U.S. locations to host the independent film festival starting in 2027, the organization said Wednesday.
 
FILE - Jeff Skoll arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" at the Arclight Hollywood, July 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. Participant, the activist film and television studio that has financed Oscar winners like “Spotlight” and socially conscious documentaries like “Food, Inc,” and “Waiting For Superman” is closing its doors after 20 years. Billionaire Skoll told his staff of 100 in a memo shared with The Associated Press on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, that they were winding down company operations. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
Participant, studio behind ‘Spotlight,’ ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ shutters after 20 years
Participant, the activist film and television studio that has financed Oscar winners and socially conscious documentaries, is closing its doors after 20 years.
 
This image released by A24 shows Kirsten Dunst in a scene from "Civil War." (Murray Close/A24 via AP)
‘Civil War’ declares victory at the box office, toppling ‘Godzilla x Kong’
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America. That’s according to studio estimates Sunday.
 
This undated portrait released by the Coppola family shows Eleanor "Ellie" Jessie Coppola. Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola's iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of "Apocalypse Now," and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died. She was 87. (Chad Keig/Courtesy of the Coppola family via AP)
Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87
Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of “Apocalypse Now,” and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died. She was 87.
 
Chris Aronson, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Paramount Pictures, arrives via chariot to the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2024, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The studio is releasing "Gladiator 2" later in the year. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more
With reports and rumors swirling about possible mergers and bids to acquire Paramount, the film studio put its best foot forward for theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday.
 
Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo, cast members in the upcoming film "Wicked," introduce a trailer for the film during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon 2024, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
With the dust settled from a big 2023, winning best picture and topping the box office, Universal Pictures is looking to the future.
 
FILE - Margot Robbie arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 10, 2024, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif. The “Barbie” producer and star is making a Monopoly movie, with Hasbro and Lionsgate behind it, the companies announced Wednesday, April 10, at the CinemaCon conference in Las Vegas. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie and Blumhouse reviving ‘Blair Witch’
Margot Robbie has her sights on another toy. The “Barbie” producer and star is making a Monopoly movie, with Hasbro and Lionsgate behind it, the companies announced Wednesday at the CinemaCon conference in Las Vegas.
 
A visitor walks past advertisements for upcoming movies on the opening day of CinemaCon 2024 at Caesars Palace, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. The four-day convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) runs through Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Studio behind hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ wants to give audiences greenlight power
Angel Studios wants to give audiences the power to decide what movies are made. The company behind last summer’s surprise box office hit, the child trafficking movie “Sound of Freedom,” employs a crowdfunding model to finance projects from the ground up.
 
Michael Keaton, left, star of the upcoming film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," discusses the film alongside director Tim Burton during the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2024, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Warner Bros. teases ‘Joker’ sequel, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and more at CinemaCon
Warner Bros. isn’t resting on its “Barbie” laurels: The 100-year studio has its sights on a record-breaking 2024 as well, with a release slate that includes a new Mad Max film, “Furiosa,” Kevin Costner’s two-part Western epic, “Horizon: An American Saga,” the “Beetlejuice” sequel and “Joker: Folie à
 
Load More