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Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for Sinners, capping strong awards season
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Building on his SAG Awards victory, Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for his dual role in Ryan Coogler's *Sinners*. He advised fellow artists to 'dream big and be kind.' *Sinners* earned four wins in a competitive field.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' earned $7.3 million domestically and $13.6 million worldwide in its opening weekend, falling short of Warner Bros' projections. The R-rated film, a feminist take on 'The Bride of Frankenstein,' faced challenges including a delayed release and audience rejection. This marks the end of the studio's streak of nine consecutive No. 1 openings.
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Pixar's original animated film Hoppers is set for a $40 million opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, marking a strong performance for the studio's recent originals. In contrast, Warner Bros' The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is projecting a disappointing $8 million to $10 million debut despite its $80 million budget. The results highlight differing audience responses to family animation and auteur-driven horror.
Netflix has announced a major $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., which includes absorbing HBO Max into its platform. The deal marks the end of an era for independent HBO programming and raises concerns about future content quality and subscriber costs. Industry observers predict significant changes in streaming competition and film production.
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Keanu Reeves is reportedly in discussions to star in Shiver, an upcoming science fiction action film. The project is directed by Tim Miller, known for Deadpool, and produced by Warner Bros. Industry veterans Matthew Vaughn and Aaron Ryder are attached as producers.