‘The Conjuring 2′ Is No. 1 at the Box Office This Weekend

‘The Conjuring 2′ Is No. 1 at the Box Office This Weekend

The horror sequel, about a pair of paranormal-activity investigators, grossed $40 million

From left: Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in 'The Conjuring 2' PHOTO: NEW LINE CINEMA/COURTESY EVERETT /EVERETT COLLECTION

“The Conjuring 2,” the horror sequel about a pair of paranormal-activity investigators, grossed an impressive $40 million in first place — on par with the 2013 debut of the original film. The original “Conjuring” ended up grossing $137 million, and its sequel appears likely to break the string of disappointing sequels from Hollywood this summer that has included “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass.”

“Warcraft,” based on the hugely popular video game series, disappointed in second place with $24.4 million — a paltry showing for a movie that cost about $160 million to make. But the movie has been setting records in China, where it grossed more than $90 million in its first two days of release.

“Now You See Me 2,” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Lizzy Caplan as members of a group of conniving magicians, followed in third place with $23 million. That’s down about $6 million from the original film’s debut.

The first “Now You See Me” kept pulling in audiences in the weeks after its release and eventually hit a domestic gross of $117.7 million; whether the sequel can do the same will be determined in the weeks to come.

Though none of the new releases is a hit with critics, moviegoers seemed to like them. Opening-weekend audiences gave “The Conjuring 2″ and “Now You See Me 2″ each an “A-” grade, according to the CinemaScore market-research firm. “Warcraft” received a “B+.”

source: http://blogs.wsj.com

What Hollywood Has in Store in Upcoming Months

Romance to Fantasy Fiction: Watch What Hollywood Has in Store in Upcoming Months.

Hollywood is all geared up for an incredible superhero year with movies of DC and Marvel Universe lined up in advance. However, there is a lot more to the year than just masked evil and good action. Horror genre is getting revived with indie and popular production houses investing in bone-chilling storylines, alike. Romance is getting a new flavour and Disney practically owns the remaining year with a release or two every month.
Spy action is going for a touchdown, promising action Hollywood is known for. While there is a long list of films to be released, News18 brings to you the much talked about top 10 'to-be releases'. Get ready to experience love, fantasy, drama and action in the Summer and Fall.

Have a look at the trailers that promise a great Hollywood-filled year:

Me Before You 

Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin and a popular novel-romance. Do we need anything else?

Alice Through The Looking Glass 

Alice is back and this time racing against the time! Johnny Depp is ack as Mad Hatter and so are the advanced graphics. Seriously looking through time for this!

Legend of Tarzan 

If you thought 'The Jungle Book' is going to be the only wildlife experience of this year, you were wrong. Tarzan is all set for a return and the canvas this time is much larger!

Pete's Dragon 

Disney never cease to amaze us! This beautiful, another fantasy fiction trailer is going to leave you intrigued!

The BFG

Another one from the magical closet of Disney. This Roald Dahl adaptation of 'The Big Friendly Giant' has all the elements to give a surreal experience.

The Swiss Army Man

This peculiar film's trailer says a lot and confuse us in a good way. Award winner at major film festivals. 

The Conjuring 2

 

The evil spirit is back and this time the saviours need the saving. Already booking the darkest theater near home.

Light's Out 

Based on an equally scary short story, the trailer is going to send a chill down the spine. Watching this one with Light's on!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

If you were a 90's kid, and green turtles were your best evening company, you are going to love the trailer. Full of swag and action!

Jason Bourne

 

Bourne series is back and it is more mysterious, gritty, dark and action-filled than before! On a mission to watch it first day first show, sir!

source: www.news18.com