Film Industry Press Tour (Dec.19) Avatar 3 $90M expected in the US, China already brings in $17M

Описание: James Cameron’s latest epic Avatar Fire and Ash is already making waves at the global box office with over sixty million dollars earned overseas in its first midweek markets. China alone contributed at least seventeen million dollars on opening day while the film pulled in forty three million dollars across eighteen markets in just two days. In the United States previews have already generated twelve million dollars with projections pointing to a ninety million dollar opening weekend. The film also features the song Dream as One by Miley Cyrus who will receive the Palm Springs Film Festival’s 2026 Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for her work on the soundtrack. Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi praised Cyrus as a force in everything she does.

In other entertainment news Sony Pictures has secured the rights to adapt Freida McFadden’s psychological thriller The Surrogate Mother with journalist turned screenwriter Anna Klassen penning the script and Marc Evans producing. The story follows Abby a woman who has endured years of failed fertility treatments and adoptions. Meanwhile Toho the Japanese studio behind Godzilla Minus One is expanding its global footprint by establishing a European headquarters in the UK and acquiring Glasgow based Anime Limited. The company also unveiled a new collaboration with Bear Walker Skateboards featuring Godzilla themed boards.

The film industry continues to celebrate standout performances and creative achievements. Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme has set a new presales record for A24 with over sixty five complete sellouts and seventy percent of tickets sold across limited theaters. The film holds a ninety six percent Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Miley Cyrus is also being honored for her artistic contributions while the SAG Award that propelled Apollo 13 to Oscar contention remains a benchmark for ensemble excellence. Additionally the James Bond franchise will soon be available on Netflix through a licensing deal with Amazon MGM Studios beginning January 15 with titles including Die Another Day and Skyfall.

In awards season highlights Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series continues with Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident a Palme d’Or winner and Oscar shortlisted international feature. Also featured are Hamnet co written by Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell and After the Hunt the debut screenplay by Nora Garrett directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield. On the music front Taylor Swift’s song I Did Something Bad appears in The Housemaid after director Paul Feig admitted he never thought he would secure the rights. Lionsgate president Erin Westerman emphasized the importance of female audiences for the film’s success. Meanwhile Sony has also acquired a majority stake in Peanuts for four hundred fifty seven million dollars reaffirming its commitment to Charles Schulz’s legacy.

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