box office

China blockbuster joins top 100 grossing films worldwide

Shanghai - Muslimchronicle

Fresh from shattering China's box-office record, patriotic blockbuster "Wolf Warriors 2" has claimed another slice of history by becoming the first non-Hollywood film to break into the top 100 all-time grossing movies worldwide. The flag-waving action movie's plotline of Chinese soldiers saving war-ravaged Africans from Western baddies has resonated in an increasingly self-assured China, and the film last week becameRead more

A boost for Nollywood with 'The Wedding Party' success

Lagos - Arab Today

Nollywood film "The Wedding Party" has shown Nigerian cinema at the top of its game, with its success at the box office taking it to new audiences across Africa and the world. The country may well be in recession but Nollywood, which churns out some 2,000 films a year and is the world's second-biggest film industry outside India, has neverRead more

Audience keen to watch such movies

Cairo - Arab Today

Egyptian actor Amr Saad expressed his delight over the audience’s positive impact on his latest movie “Mawlana,” (the preacher) which depicts the lives of sheikhs and their relationship with their constituents. “It is a turning point in my career. The reaction of the audience has surpassed all my expectations,” Saad said in an interview with Arab Today. Adapted from aRead more

Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ makes Rs2.2b in India

bollywood - ArabToday

Actor Aamir Khan’s latest film Dangal has made Rs2.2 billion (Dh118 million) after eight days at the Indian box office. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed film has been produced by Aamir Khan Productions and Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat (played by Khan) and his wrestler daughters Geeta and Babita, who are played by Fatima Sana ShaikhRead more

Scarlett Johansson named biggest box office draw

Los Angeles - AFP

Scarlett Johansson has been named the top grossing movie star of 2016 by Forbes magazine after appearing in films that amassed $1.2 billion in global ticket sales. The Tony Award-winning American actress starred in the Marvel blockbuster "Captain America: Civil War" the year's biggest box office hit, which made $1.15 billion worldwide. Johansson, 32, edged ahead of co-stars Chris EvansRead more

"Moana" Wins Box Office for Third Weekend

Washington - QNA

Disney's latest family musical is still winning hearts at the box office. Moana held on to the top spot this weekend, earning $18.8 million. It's the third straight victory for the blockbuster animated adventure, which has made $145 million stateside since opening at Thanksgiving and $238.8 million globally. Set in ancient Polynesia, the musical stars the voice talents of newcomerRead more

’Fantastic Beasts’ creates magic at US box office

Los Angeles - Arab Today

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” dominated the weekend box office, debuting to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic franchise. It confirms Warner Bros.’ high hopes for the property and its decision to back five installments in the fantasy series. The film is a spin-off of the Harry Potter films, but instead of Hogwarts, it unfoldsRead more

’The Accountant’ tops box office by wide margin

Washington - Arab Today

Financial thriller “The Accountant” tallied $24.7 million in earnings to score number one at the box office in its debut week, an industry group estimated Monday. The Warner Bros film centers on an autistic mathematics savant who capitalizes on his fondness for numbers by becoming an undercover forensic accountant for criminal organizations. Starring Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, the filmRead more

SRK on a tight schedule

New Delhi - Arab Today

Shah Rukh Khan has time and again proved he doesn’t need a banner to make it big on the Box Office. SRK can charm you in every avatar that he has donned. He infuses in his role which makes moviegoers sure no one could have played it better than him. Buzz is that SRK took up a fresh challenge toRead more

‘Don’t Breathe’ ousts ‘Suicide Squad’ at box office

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The horror movie “Don’t Breathe” has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday. That’s more than double the early predictions for how the scary pic would perform and far above the modest production budget, which was reportedlyRead more