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IMAX Set a Global Record Without China, Then Broke an All-Time Record It Never Named
IMAX has announced three different records for The Odyssey this summer. One excludes China, Japan and Korea, one never names the record it broke, and the number everyone is still quoting was superseded two weeks ago.
September 22, 2026 4:49 pm
Resident Evil Opens on an $80 Million Global Forecast That Leaves Out Japan and China
Resident Evil opens today on an $80 million global forecast that is not a result, is not global, and is being measured against a franchise record set in 2010 dollars with a 3D surcharge attached.
September 18, 2026 5:53 pm
Akira Did Not Earn Five Times Its History. It Earned About Twice.
Akira's 4K re-release is said to have earned five times what every previous North American release made combined. The multiple is real, the baseline is incomplete, and in tickets it is closer to two.
September 15, 2026 9:14 am
Godzilla Is Back on a Streaming Chart, Two Places Below Dodgeball
Gareth Edwards' 2014 Godzilla — the film that started a $2.5 billion franchise — spent this week at No. 10 on the Paramount+ chart in the United States, two places below Dodgeball. It is on a service with no stake in the character's future, and the cross-platform data says the resurgence is a great deal smaller than the headlines.
September 7, 2026 1:05 pm
Forty-One Screens on Earth Can Show The Odyssey Properly. They Have Made $66 Million.
IMAX has extended The Odyssey's 70mm run to the end of September — the third extension, taking it to eleven weeks. Forty-one screens in the world can show the film the way it was shot. Those forty-one have taken $66 million between them, which is more than most films make anywhere.
September 6, 2026 1:00 pm
Epic Cinema's Golden Decade: 2000s Movies That Changed Everything
The 2000s delivered cinema's most ambitious spectacles, from ancient battlefields to alien worlds. These ten films redefined what epic storytelling could achieve on the big screen.
January 24, 2026 12:32 pm
Anime Movie Breaks IMAX Barrier with Revolutionary Screen Format
A groundbreaking anime film is shattering industry conventions with an unprecedented IMAX presentation that promises to reveal hidden details never seen before. This exclusive theatrical event could reshape how animated movies reach audiences.
January 21, 2026 6:41 pm
Anime Studio Drops Simple Guide After Fans Slam Complex Episode
The popular anime series just released a three-minute animated explainer after viewers complained about a confusing episode packed with complicated rules and charts.
January 21, 2026 10:28 am
Hand-Drawn Anime Credits Challenge AI Animation Takeover
A stunning hand-illustrated ending sequence using only colored pencils has anime fans celebrating human artistry while the industry grapples with artificial intelligence controversies.
January 20, 2026 9:55 am
Tom Cruise's Death-Defying Real Sword Stunt Shocked Co-Star
Hollywood's most fearless actor pushed boundaries during filming when he demanded authentic weapons for close-up combat scenes. His unwavering composure during a dangerous moment left his experienced co-star amazed.
January 19, 2026 9:50 am
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode Sparks Fan Outrage Over Rule Explanations
The anime's latest episode dedicates 20+ minutes to explaining game mechanics through flowcharts and diagrams, dividing viewers and earning the series' lowest ratings.
January 16, 2026 3:24 pm
Michelle Yeoh Cast as Na'vi in Avatar Sequels Despite Uncertain Future
Director James Cameron confirms the Oscar winner will portray a performance-capture character named Palakpuelat, though production remains questionable due to industry financial pressures and high costs.
January 14, 2026 12:58 pm
Godzilla Minus Zero Stomps Into US Theaters November 2026
The highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One finally gets its American release date, with director Takashi Yamazaki returning to helm the monster epic set in post-WWII Japan.
January 12, 2026 10:55 am
Brendan Fraser's 'Rental Family' Gets Digital Release Date
The acclaimed drama starring Brendan Fraser will hit digital platforms in January 2026, with physical copies following in February. Critics and audiences have praised Fraser's performance in this Japan-US co-production.
January 9, 2026 5:24 pm
Miyazaki's Biggest Regret: The Studio Ghibli Hit He Wishes He'd Done Differently
The legendary animator harbors unexpected disappointment about one of his most beloved films, revealing how Japan's economic boom influenced his creative process in ways that still trouble him decades later.
January 5, 2026 9:29 pm
Top Anime Films From 2025 You Probably Haven't Watched Yet
Last year delivered incredible animated movies that flew under the radar while blockbusters dominated headlines. From intimate character studies to action-packed adventures, these hidden gems deserve your attention.
January 4, 2026 4:03 pm
Keanu Reeves' Controversial Samurai Film Vanishes from Netflix Soon
The polarizing fantasy epic that sparked heated debates about cultural representation is disappearing from streaming. Viewers have mere days to catch this divisive chapter in Reeves' filmography before it's gone.
January 3, 2026 11:31 am
Kurosawa's Seven Samurai Epic Now Free on Tubi
Akira Kurosawa's legendary 1954 masterpiece Seven Samurai has arrived on Tubi's free streaming platform, giving viewers access to one of cinema's most influential films without any subscription fees.
December 20, 2025 1:07 pm
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