Not even a Tom Cruise-filled, all-stops-pulled press tour — including a GQ cover, a “New Heights” podcast appearance and a “Risky Business”-inspired jaunt down the “Jennifer Hudson Show” spirit tunnel — could keep “Digger” from flatlining at the box office. Warner Bros.’ R-rated black comedy generated $3.4 million from 3,321 North American theaters on Friday
“Because of You Ka Kui,” a documentary on the late Beyond frontman Wong Ka Kui, will open the sixth Odyssey Film Festival in the U.K., with NGO U.K.-China Film Collab also picking up the Hong Kong film for local distribution. Discussions began in March at FilMart in Hong Kong, which U.K.-China Film Collab attended with
British South Asian drama “A Teacher’s Gift” has landed U.K. theatrical distribution through Peccadillo Pictures, the independent distributor known for its LGBTQ+ and world cinema output. The deal confirms the film’s BIFA-qualifying status and puts it in contention for the British Independent Film Awards. Eric Ollerenshaw produces the film, which was shot in the Midlands
Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “De Gaulle,” Antonin Baudry’s sprawling two-part historical epic that premiered out of competition at Cannes and was just shortlisted to represent France in the Oscar race. The distributor is planning a U.S. theatrical release in November or December 2026 for the €70 million ($82 million) production,
Seoul-based sales agent Finecut has acquired international sales rights to “Guardians of the Video Game,” a 3D animated feature based on the Naver Webtoon of the same name, ahead of the Toronto market. “Guardians of the Video Game” originated as a Naver Webtoon by Gasfard that has amassed 345 million views. The property was later
Enhypen has scored its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Sin : Bliss,” while Dolly Parton reentered the top 5 with “Ultimate Dolly Parton” following news of her death earlier this week. K-pop group Enhypen moved 98,000 equivalent album units in their first week with “The Sin : Bliss,” marking their seventh
