Ralph Wrecks The Box Office

Well I'm back and the last show is Playing on YouTube. New show this weekend Dec. 1. 

Mini-Reviews: 1 to 5 being a hit.

Wreck It Ralph 2: 5, This gets our childhood videogames right where Radio Playing One got wrong.

Creed 2: 3, Actually it's Rocky 4 coming around for a full closer. But all that training, what a bore.

Christmas Chronicles: 4, Snake Slipskin singing a Santa song in a jail. Russell having a blast.

Outlaw King: 4, Where Braveheart left off. Great battle sequence at the end.

Detective Chinatown 2: 2. This was Huge internationally and is in the top 10 for 2018. I didn't get it. Filmed in NYC they skip locations like crazy. foot chase sequence in Wall St. they go thru some doors and then all of a sudden their in Grand Central. WTF. How wonder it wasn't released here in the U.S,

Articles:
https://deadline.com/2018/11/venom-crosses-800-million-ralph-breaks-the-internet-fantastic-beasts-grindelwald-global-china-international-box-office-1202508421/
Venom is killing it in China, Ralph taking over in other markets and while Beasts is doing great overseas, in the U.S. its already drop down to No. 4 at the box office. But looks like we're getting another Beasts sequel. Ugghh.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/apple-netflix-reshaping-studio-hierarchy-paramount-a24-deals-1163992
Well at least some studios know the end is near.

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/the-lion-king-most-watched-trailer-in-24-hours-disney-1203035777/
Well looks like another hit here. But it does look rather cool. Hopefully it won't be like Jungle Book. Too damn dark compare to the original animation.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/robin-hood-is-2018s-biggest-blockbuster-bomb/
And who thought  this was a good idea to begin with. That's why studios are tanking.

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/walking-dead-season-9-midseason-finale-ratings-1203037010/
From 15M down to 5M in viewers. And they're going to release 3 films with Rick. Are they kidding?
I know who cares. But the studio should really read the comments in this article. Ouch !

https://deadline.com/2018/11/cowboy-bebop-live-action-series-netflix-remake-cult-anime-tv-series-1202510110/
Animation to Live Action aka Lion King, Battle Angel and Live Action to Animation aka Pacific Rim down to Spiderman animation coming out Xmas while we wait for Avengers 4. Why not? Milk the old cow, there might be some drips left. BTW Bebop was already done live action, it was called Firefly. Remember that?

Venom Still Rules Overseas

I'm back in the city and will be on the next show Nov. 17 to finish the year.
With just for 4 shows left for 2018 we will continue withnew shows into January..
***This blog will be updated this week just before the show. Sorry about that.

Movie Mini-reviews:
Bohemian Rap: 3,  Malek nails it for a Golden Globe but  screwing with the timeline sinks the second half. Should've concentrated more on the music. Myers as a Record Executive funny as heck.
Hunter Killer: 3, Desert Island movie with Hunt for Red October and Crimson Tide.
Nutcracker: 1, the most boring Holiday movie ever ! How can anyone screw this up. Oops Disney.

*Update: Stan Lee on Deadpool 2 trailer video. One of my favorites. Posted below links.
https://geektyrant.com/news/godzilla-vs-kong-synopsis-released-as-the-film-goes-into-production
Wait. Wasn't this the same exact scenrio that GZ14 had? But Actor Ken said "Let Them Fight"?
Also: New King G design sucks ! Too slim and skinny and the Wings should be bigger to hold 3 necks. Maybe just want to save on the plastic when making the action figure. So far I'm not impress.

Catching up on the lastest news and my 2 cents, lol:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stan-lee-dead-marvel-comics-real-life-superhero-was-95-721450
Included in the article is a video celebrating his career. Ironic Venom was not his idea.

https://deadline.com/2018/11/venom-china-box-office-opening-weekend-record-1202498939/
Venom kills it in China. Over $100m in one weekend. Sweet. Now bring on the sequels. In this case there's much more to explore especially the rap between ardy and Venom. And of course that Spidey V Venom film. Bring it on!

https://movieweb.com/star-wars-lucasfilm-purchase-disney-recoup-purchase/
Now Disney can relax and ruin the rest of the franchise at their leisurely pace. lol.

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1004873-bohemian-rhapsody-rocks-the-box-office-with-122-5-million-global-haul
Doing much bigger than anyone thought, but not surprise with the overseas market. They were always much bigger over there than the U.S. audiences so it figures.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-judith-grimes-explained-1158601
Sneaky twist putting the kid in center and Rick getting rescued with that stupid helicopter. But what a copout. Giving him his own movies. But whose going to watch those when the ratings are tanking big time. And enough with those time jumps. Just annoying..

Wow, look at all the prequels, sequels, reboots, remakes that no one is asking for:
https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/star-wars-diego-luna-1203023798/
Wow a prequel to a prequel as far as characters go. I'll be waiting for JJ Binks. He's gotta be in there somewhere. Had to throw that in there, lol. But seriously is there's one character that should come alive is Ahsoda Tano. She already has a fanbase that would help the series.

https://lrmonline.com/news/willy-wonka-film-confirmed-to-be-a-prequel/
Who cares? His character is suppose to be mysterious.

http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/fede-alvarez-comments-on-dont-breathe-and-evil-dead-sequels
Don't Breathe, I was surprise how good this was (3 out of 5, dragged a bit in the 3rd act, Steve was great) but Evil Dead was terrible remake and we could do without.

https://movieweb.com/hitmans-wifes-bodyguard-samuel-l-jackson-ryan-reynolds/
These two actors were great together so this one gets a pass.

https://deadline.com/2018/11/will-smith-martin-lawrence-bad-boys-3-instagram-1202494257/
Last one sucked and its been to long for anyone to care.

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/11/gladiator-2-ridley-scott-sequel-russell-crowe-maximus-son-1202017318/
So the sons go head to head in revenge. Isn't that Creed 2?

http://www.darkhorizons.com/cruise-flying-air-force-jets-for-top-gun-2/
This is way too late for a sequel. Wait a second, he's actually going to fly a real jet and being the first actor to do so. OK you got me, I'm there.

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2460869/shrek-is-getting-its-own-reboot
But its with the same cast. Why bother? Get some fresh blood if thats the case.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/netflix-plans-pacific-rim-carbon-anime/
Just like Loki and Scarlett Witch are getting their own shows now you have other franchises being kept alive throught other mediums.

Bonus link:
https://variety.com/2018/film/awards/documentaries-2018-wont-you-be-my-neighbor-1203020132/
Why Documentaries were big at the Box Office this year. Answer? Just look at the links above. Same crap over and over except for one or two exceptions.