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 Hardy's 'Venom 3' Gets Official Title and A New Release Date
864 days ago
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Tom Hardy's 'Venom 3' Gets Official Title and A New Release Date

Los Angeles, March 13 - Tom Hardy-led third instalment in the superhero Venom franchise has an official title and a new release date. ## Directed by Kelly Marcel, Venom 3 has been titled Venom: The Last Dance and is confirmed to hit big screens on October 25, 2024, moving up by two weeks from the previous date of November 8. It is intended to be the sixth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). ## The Venom franchise originated in 2018 and was directed by Ruben Fleischer. The movie was a big box office success, grossing over $850 million globally. The sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) was released during the Covid-19 pandemic and did well by grossing $500+ million. ## The upcoming movie stars Tom Hardy returning in the titular anti-superhero title role, alongside Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The movie will be hitting theatres on October 25, 2024, and in India, it will be released in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Oscars 2024: Full List of Winners
866 days ago
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Oscars 2024: Full List of Winners

California, March 11 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 96th Academy Awards winners on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California with returning host Jimmy Kimmel. ## Christopher Nolan's R-rated mega-blockbuster Oppenehimer, which was nominated in 13 categories, went on to win 7 awards, the highest among all other films. Oppenheimer was the second highest-grossing film of 2023 at the worldwide box office. ## Nolan scored his maiden Best Director Oscar for Oppenheimer which also won Best Film award as well as Cillian Murphy for Best Actor and Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor. Emma Stone won the Best Actress Oscar for Poor Things which won the second-highest number of honours with 4 awards. ## Here is the full list of Oscars 2024 winners - ## Best Film - Oppenehimer## Best Actor - Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)## Best Actress - Emma Stone (Poor Things)## Best Director - Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)## Best Supporting Actor - Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)## Best Supporting Actress - Da'Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers)## Best Original Screenplay - Anatomy of a Fall## Best Adapted Screenplay - American Fiction## Best Animated Feature - The Boy and the Heron## Best International Feature - The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom)## Best Documentary Feature - 20 Days in Mariupol## Best Cinematography - Hoyte van Hoytema (Oppenheimer)## Best Editing - Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer)## Best Original Score - Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer)## Best Original Song - "What Was I Made For?" (Barbie)## Best Costume Design - Holly Waddington (Poor Things)## Best Production Design - Poor Things## Best Visual Effects - Godzilla Minus One## Best Sound - The Zone of Interest## Best Makeup and Hairstyling - Poor Things## Best Live-Action Short - The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar## Best Documentary Short - The Last Repair Shop## Best Animated Short - War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko## Stay tuned...

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Dune: Part 2 Rocks Worldwide Box Office With $178+ Million Opening Weekend
873 days ago
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Dune: Part 2 Rocks Worldwide Box Office With $178+ Million Opening Weekend

Los Angeles, March 4 - Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures' Dune: Part 2 stormed the worldwide box office in its opening weekend, grossing over $178 million over 72 markets including North America. ## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the epic sci-fi crushed industry projections to gross a solid $81.5 million (675 crores) in North America in the first weekend which is almost double the first movie's $41 million back in 2021 when the movie opened simultaneously in theatres and HBO Max. ## Dune 2 could be an IMAX phenomenon going forward as around 23% of the total domestic opening weekend gross came from IMAX showing at $18.5 million (153 crores) where ticket rates are higher than regular prices. It is also the biggest opening for both, director Denis Villeneuve and actor Timothée Chalamet. ## Overseas, the movie grossed a mighty $97 million (805 crores) on a 5-day opening weekend over 71 markets, and allied to domestic grosses, the sequel hit $178.5 million (1480 crores) worldwide. The movie is due to open in China (March 8), and Japan (March 15). ## The UK was the biggest contributor outside North America with $11.8 million, followed by France ($9.6M), Germany ($9.1M), South Korea ($6.9M), and Australia ($6M). In India, Dune 2 has a decent start, grossing around $1.6 million (13.50 crores) over a 3-day opening weekend, plus a Thursday premiere. ## Stay tuned...

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Box Office Projections Revealed
874 days ago
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Box Office Projections Revealed

Los Angeles, March 3 - Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is turning hot to continue the studio's box office winning streak after the latest Dune: Part 2 which has just started its box office journey on a blockbuster note worldwide. ## Directed by Adam Wingard, the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is one of the most-anticipated Hollywood films of the year and the first box office projections also indicate the same as the movie is gearing up for its big screen debut on March 29 domestically (North America). ## According to Box Office Pro, the Monsterverse movie is projected to score $41 million - $50 million domestically in the first weekend, a significant improvement of 30-60% over its predecessor which opened at $31.6 million. The total domestic forecast at the moment is $91 million - $140 million. ## BO Pro reveals that the reunion of two monster-verse icons should attract genre fans as well as some casual moviegoers seeking a bona fide big-screen action film. The return of director Adam Wingard, who helmed 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, should also be a perk for die-hard fans.## Godzilla x Kong is the fifth film in the MonsterVerse, the 38th film of the Godzilla franchise, the 13th film in the King Kong franchise, and the fifth Godzilla film to be completely produced by an American film studio. In the film, Godzilla and Kong must unite against an undiscovered threat that threatens the Hollow Earth and the surface. ## Stay tuned...

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John Wick Spin-Off 'Ballerina' Release Date Postponed By A Year
884 days ago
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John Wick Spin-Off 'Ballerina' Release Date Postponed By A Year

Los Angeles, February 22 - John Wick's spin-off film Ballerina starring Ana de Armas has been postponed by almost a year. The action thriller is the first spin-off movie and the fifth instalment overall in the John Wick franchise. ## According to Deadline, Ballerina, which was supposed to be released in June 2024, will now be hitting theatres on June 6, 2025. The move comes as John Wick architect Chad Stahelski has inked a new deal with Lionsgate to oversee the franchise. ## Stahelski is said to be working with Ballerina director Len Wiseman on additional action sequences for the movie, to amp it up even more than it is. Additionally, Lionsgate is giving enough time as the studio just wants to make the movie even better. ## Taking place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, ballerina-assassin Rooney hunts the murderers of her family. Ana de Armas stars in the titular role alongside Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves. ## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros.' 'Dune Part 2' and 'Joker 2' Budget Revealed
884 days ago
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Warner Bros.' 'Dune Part 2' and 'Joker 2' Budget Revealed

Los Angeles, February 22 - Warner Bros. Pictures has upped the ante for the upcoming sequels to sci-fi epic Dune, and musical psychological thriller Joker. The two films are easily the most hyped Hollywood films of the year and are expected to bring box office glory. ## The making of the aforementioned sequels, however, cost a lot of money to Warner Bros. which spent hundreds of millions to provide a stunning theatrical experience to the audiences as the studio sees them big money spinners. ## According to Variety, the budget of director Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux/Joker 2 has been increased 3X of the first film. While the first Joker movie (2019) cost just $60 million in the making, the sequel hit $200 million which is massive. ## The report says that Joaquin Phoenix is getting $20 million to reprise his role as Arthur Fleck / Joker, while Lady Gaga is taking home about $12 million to play Harley Quinn. The successor of the $1+ billion grosser is due to be released in October 2024. ## Before Joker 2 hits the big screen, Warner Bros. has another massive film Dune: Part 2 ready to release this March. The Denis Villeneuve's directorial is already flying high with critics' reviews as Rotten Tomatoes score the film is currently at mighty 97% from over 100 reviews. ## As for the cost, Variety reports that Dune 2 was made on a budget of around $190 million, which is $25 million higher than its predecessor which cost $165 million in 2021. The first movie made over $400 million at the worldwide box office which is not bad at all as the film was a day-and-date release on HBO Max. ## Dune 2 is scheduled to release on March 1st and it is currently tracking to earn at least $65+ million in the opening weekend in North America. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios To Change The Title of 'Avengers 5'
885 days ago
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Marvel Studios To Change The Title of 'Avengers 5'

Los Angeles, February 21 - Marvel Studios is all set to drop the title of the Avengers 5 movie that was originally titled The Kang Dyansty. ## It has been reported that Marvel was planning to move on from the title after actor Jonathan Majors, who played Kang The Conquerer and was touted to be a big thing in the MCU, was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment. ## However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Majors' conviction wasn't the sole reason behind the title change as Marvel was making moves to minimize the character after Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania underperformed at the box office. ## Avengers 5 is due to release in 2026 and it will now be getting a new title. It is said that Kang The Conquerer's character will either be minimized or excised entirely in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe films.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Dune Part 1 Re-Release Scores Big Worldwide
886 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Dune Part 1 Re-Release Scores Big Worldwide

Mumbai, February 20 - Warner Bros. Pictures' sci-fi epic Dune: Part 1 re-release has made an impressive punch at the global box office in a smart move by the studio to create further buzz for its hugely-awaited sequel's release on March 1st. ## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune Part 1, which was originally released in 2021, recently returned to cinemas worldwide and in just a week, the movie has grossed an impressive $30 million (250 crores) at the worldwide box office. ## The movie grossed $403.5 million in its original run in 2021 and with a re-release gross collection of $30 million, its cumulative global haul is now $433.7 million of which, around $109 million has come from the domestic (North America) market and remaining $325 million from international markets. ## Dune 2 is among the hottest upcoming Hollywood movies and the super response to its predecessor has further boosted its box office prospects from its current $65+ million opening weekend projection in North America. The initial critics' reception also projects highly promising signs. ## The two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert, the movie follows Paul Atreides as he unites with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Madame Web Scored Record Low Opening Weekend For Sony's Spider-Man Movie
886 days ago
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Box Office: Madame Web Scored Record Low Opening Weekend For Sony's Spider-Man Movie

Los Angeles, February 20 - Dakota Johnson-led superhero movie Madame Web has hit an unwanted box office record for Sony's Spider-Man movie.## Spidey's spin-off film generated $17.6 million over the traditional weekend and $26.2 million during the same six-day period at the domestic (North American) box office, opening second place (according to Variety). It is the first Marvel-based movie since 2015's Fantastic Four which opened at $25.6 million. ## Madame Web is now officially the worst Spider-Man or its spin-off title in the franchise's 22-year history. The movie debuted below Morbius' 3-day opening gross of $39 million and animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse scored $35.3 million in its domestic weekend. ## The latest superhero movie opened to terrible reviews from critics and CinemaScore is also not promising with C+ which has pretty much sealed its fate at the box office, as far as the domestic market is concerned.## Internationally, Madame Web minted $25.7 million over 60 markets on its 5-day weekend, for a $51.9 million global opening. The movie grossed approximately 4 crores ($480K) in India on its 3-day weekend which is very poor for the genre loved by the audiences. ## Stay tuned...

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Dakota Johnson-Led 'Madame Web' Becomes Worst-Reviewed Spider-Man Universe Film
889 days ago
Hollywood

Dakota Johnson-Led 'Madame Web' Becomes Worst-Reviewed Spider-Man Universe Film

Mumbai, February 17 - Dakota Johnson-led superhero movie Madame Web is now the worst-reviewed Sony Pictures' Marvel movie. It is the fourth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) after Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Morbius (2022). ## Directed by S. J. Clarkson, Madame Web's critics' score at Rotten Tomatoes is currently at just 13% from 175 reviews while the audience score is 54%, making it the worst-rated Spider-Man spin-off film on both parameters. Previously, Morbius was at the bottom with 15% and 71% with critics and audience scores, respectively. ## Rotten Tomatoes critics score for Sony's Spider-Man Universe film - ## 1. Venom - 30%## 2. Venom 2 - 57%## 3. Morbius - 15%## 4. Madame Web - 13%## Madame Web stars Dakota Johnson in the title role, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O'Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott. In the film, Cassie Webb (Johnson) confronts her past while trying to save three young women and their futures from Ezekiel Sims (Rahim). ## The movie was released on February 14 in the United States while in India, it hit screens on February 16 in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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First Critics' Reactions For 'Dune Part 2' Are Out Online
890 days ago
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First Critics' Reactions For 'Dune Part 2' Are Out Online

Los Angeles, February 16 - The first critics' reactions to Warner Bros. Pictures' highly-anticipated sci-fi epic Dune Part 2 are out online and the critics can't stop raving about it.## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie continues the story of author Frank Herbert's space epic of the same name, as the story picks up right after the first instalment (2021), as Timothée Chalament's Paul Atreides joins forces with the Fremen and seeks revenge against the enemies who murdered his family.## Originally scheduled to be released in November 2023 before getting pushed back to March 1, 2024, the movie star cast also includes Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Rebecca Ferguson, among others in key roles. ## Check out the first reactions to Dune: Part Two - ## #DunePartTwo is one of the greatest war films of all timeBoth high art and an absolute blockbuster,it might grant Denis Villeneuve the same massive following as Christopher Nolan.Review embargo lifts next week. pic.twitter.com/04kP5e6L2F— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) February 16, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is not only Denis's magnum opus; it's the definitive sci-fi epic of a generation. A tragic tale of blind fanaticism & corruption. A spectacular, soulful, awe-inspiring masterclass of aesthetics & mood beautifully echoing Paul's turbulent journey. Left me speechless! pic.twitter.com/Vw61IKIGWr— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is SPECTACULAR. Villeneuve delivers a sweeping, majestic, epic journey into beautiful worlds that looks/feels/sounds astounding. Uniformally superb cast w/Chalamet impressing again, Rebecca Ferguson incredible. Cinema on its grandest scale. @warnerbros @dunemovie pic.twitter.com/55aJ5fEB0X— Scott J. Davis (@scottwritesfilm) February 15, 2024 ## DUNE: PART TWO is an astonishing sci-fi epic that surpasses Part One in every single way. Denis Villeneuve has realized his dream of adapting Frank Herbert’s masterwork to the big screen with the depth and scale it deserves in a tour de force we rarely see anymore. Truly in awe… pic.twitter.com/GEjVL5SNUe— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) February 16, 2024 ## Blown away by #DunePartTwo. Found it even more immersive, tactile and emotional than Part One. The clarity, heft and scale of the action is staggering. For me, the whole occupies a rarified place alongside The Lord of the Rings as the definitive version of a seminal text.— Jordan Farley (@JordanFarley) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo/ #Dune2 is jaw-dropping, breathtaking & wildly exhilarating. It’s an adrenaline rush to the head & heart, soaring in its spectacle-driven action sequences as much as it sings in its refined, evocative stillness.Timothée Chalamet & Zendaya turn in singular work. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/I2TWLL39fg— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is an audio/visual triumph on par with (relatively speaking) 'John Wick 4' or 'Avatar 2'. Strong performances, some clever action beats but, like DUNE 1, it's a 2.5-hour film that mostly runs out of story at the 90-minute mark and jogs in place til the climax. pic.twitter.com/lNBjHDL0l1— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is a cinematic masterpiece! This is a MUST-SEE on the biggest IMAX screen you can find. Parts of this movie made Me feel like I was in the film. This isn’t a movie; it’s an experience. Denis Villeneuve is a master storyteller. Get ready for an epic cinematic journey! pic.twitter.com/vTmsHSMk5A— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) February 15, 2024 ## In an absolute masterclass of filmmaking, Denis Villeneuve exceeds the enormous hype surrounding #DunePartTwo (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟). Seeing this film was such an experience & reminder of the utter power of Cinema. Dune Part Two is akin to a Dream Team of filmmaking: yes, Villeneuve is one… pic.twitter.com/I2Qv67PtXv— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is even better than the first one. It’s not only bigger, but also more entertaining, action packed and the cast got even better with Austin Butler simply ruling. Cinematography is outstanding, one of the most gorgeous films ever made. Finally a wonderful 2024 film. pic.twitter.com/tZhnmoNoqw— Ricardo (@ricardoaymarr) February 16, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is a visually-monumental epic that never fails to immerse in its world. The narrative and its characters still beg for greater depth in this expansive mythos, but the action certainly goes much harder than Part One. Bring on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah! pic.twitter.com/eY5I1tlj03— Jeff Nelson (@SirJeffNelson) February 15, 2024 ## Liked #DunePartTwo FAR more than one. Thrilling and gorgeously filmed in equal measure. Austin Butler is the MVP alongside Rebecca Ferguson (again). Kudos on embracing the weirdness. I still don’t love this franchise but keen to see where it goes. pic.twitter.com/nCHQU4CfBO— Kristen Lopez (@kristenlopez88) February 15, 2024 ## Having watched #DunePartTwo, I can say I have ridden a sandworm. It's a magical experience, and the faithful adaptation fans have been waiting for (albeit w/ some smart changes). A fascinating examination of zealotry & postcolonial politics wrapped in a breathtaking blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/pCWqBCbtNb— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) February 15, 2024 ## #DunePartTwo is a giant epic, a masterclass of crafts from Greig Fraser’s exceptional photography to Patrice Vermette’s magnificent world building. Denis Villeneuve has delivered his magnus opus directing one of the best sci-fi films for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/Vvfs8YeFIi— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) February 15, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros. 'Dune: Part 2' Box Office Projection Revealed
891 days ago
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Warner Bros. 'Dune: Part 2' Box Office Projection Revealed

Los Angeles, February 15 - Warner Bros. Pictures' epic science fiction film Dune: Part 2 is setting up to be one of the most-anticipated films. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, it is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. ## Following the success of the first part, released in 2021, Hollywood Trade is hoping for the massive success of Dune 2. However, the film's early box office projections have been revealed and it is currently falling short of the trade expectations. ## According to Deadline, Dune 2 is tracking to gross $65 million - $75 million in its domestic (North America) opening box office weekend. The projections, however, are 59% - 83% higher than the first film which opened at $41 million and went on to gross $108 million domestically and $403 million worldwide. ## It is revealed that the pre-sales of Dune Part 2 are pacing well and it wouldn't be surprising if the opening surpasses the industry projections. ## In Dune 2, Paul Atreides continues his journey, united with Chani and the Fremen, as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family and endeavours to prevent a terrible future that only he can predict. ## The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem, reprising their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux joining the ensemble cast. ## Stay tuned...

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