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‘Inside Out 2’ Surpasses ‘Minions’ in Animated Film Rankings, ‘Despicable Me 4’ Closes in on $230 Million

This past weekend marked a significant milestone for animated films at the international box office, with Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and Universal and Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 both achieving impressive earnings. Inside Out 2, which has already established itself as the biggest hit of 2024, has now climbed to the fifth spot on […]

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‘Inside Out 2’ Breaks Box Office Records with $724 Million Worldwide

Pixar’s latest animated sensation, ‘Inside Out 2’, continues its meteoric rise at the global box office, setting new benchmarks in its second weekend. The film soared to a staggering $100 million in the United States alone, securing its place as the highest-grossing movie of the year with a total global haul of $724.4 million. Surpassing

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‘Inside Out 2’ Tops ‘Dune 2’ as 2024’s Leading Film, ‘Bikeriders’ Earns $4 Million on Opening Day

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continues to lead the box office, bringing in an impressive $30.5 million on Friday during its second weekend. This success raises its domestic total to $285.7 million, surpassing Dune: Part Two, which stands at $282 million, making it the highest-grossing North American film of 2024 thus far, despite having

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‘Inside Out 2’ Breaks Box Office Records with $155 Million Opening, Biggest Since ‘Barbie’

Disney and Pixar’s animated sequel “Inside Out 2” achieved an impressive $155 million in its opening weekend, surpassing the year’s previous top openers, “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million). This marks the largest debut since last July’s “Barbie,” which earned $162 million. The sequel to the 2015

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‘Inside Out 2’ Sets 2024 Box Office Record with $62 Million Opening Day

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has made a triumphant debut, securing the largest opening day at the box office in 2024. The film raked in an impressive $62 million from Friday and preview screenings across 4,440 theaters. This achievement positions “Inside Out 2” to surpass the $82.5 million opening weekend of “Dune: Part Two,”

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‘Blue Beetle’ Animated Series in Development as DC Expands Superhero Universe

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are gearing up to expand the Blue Beetle franchise with a new animated series, according to sources close to the production. Miguel Puga, known for his work on “The Casagrandes,” is set to serve as the showrunner and director, while Cristian Martinez (“Women of the Movement,” “Good Trouble”) will

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‘Moana 2’: New Details Unveiled at Annecy Animation Festival

During the Annecy Animation Festival on Friday, Disney Animation showcased exciting new clips from the forthcoming “Moana 2,” highlighting the return of beloved characters and introducing new ones. Among the familiar faces were Moana’s parents, Chief Tui and Sina, the coconut-like Kakamora tribe, and Dwayne Johnson’s Maui. Directors David Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand also

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Catherine Laga’aia to Star Opposite Dwayne Johnson in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’

Disney has cast Catherine Laga‘aia as the new lead for the live-action adaptation of “Moana,” where she will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, who returns as Maui. The 17-year-old actress from Sydney, Australia, shared her excitement about taking on the role. “Moana is one of my favorites, and I’m thrilled to bring this character to life,”

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Looney Tunes Film ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ Delights Audience at Annecy Premiere

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie had an unforgettable debut at the Annecy Animation Festival in France on Tuesday night. Director Pete Browngardt and Warner Bros. Animation president Sam Register were present to introduce the highly anticipated film. Starring classic Looney Tunes characters Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, both voiced by

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Transformers One Receives Standing Ovation Following Annecy Debut

As the Annecy Animation Festival hit its stride on Monday, “Transformers One” kicked off the festivities with its much-anticipated debut. Director Josh Cooley and Paramount Animation president Ramsey Naito introduced a nearly completed version of the movie. The film boasts a stellar voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve

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