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    Ridley Scott’s “All The Money In The World” Named Closing Film at AFI Fest

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    The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that Academy Award®-nominated director and producer Ridley Scott will be honored by AFI Fest 2017 with a tribute and world premiere closing night gala screening of TriStar Pictures’ All The Money In The World on Thursday, November 16, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The tribute will celebrate Scott’s legendary filmmaking career with a moderated discussion of his work followed by the screening of the Scott-directed All The Money In The World starring Academy Award® nominees Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams, and Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey.

    “For five decades, Ridley Scott’s tremendous visions of cities, new worlds, histories and science have transformed and influenced not only film, but our culture,” said Jacqueline Lyanga, AFI Fest director. “We’re honored to be celebrating the artistry of a director whose work has had an indelible influence on cinema culture, and the lexicon of visual style.”

    One of our most prolific directors and producers, Scott is a four-time Academy Award® nominee–Best Picture for The Martian (2015) and Best Director for Black Hawk Down (2001), Gladiator (2000) and Thelma & Louise (1991). Additional films include Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Legend (1985), Black Rain (1989), G.I. Jane (1997), Matchstick Men (2003), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), American Gangster (2007), Robin Hood (2010), Prometheus (2012), The Counselor (2013), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and Alien: Covenant (2017).

    All The Money In The World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince his billionaire grandfather (Kevin Spacey) to pay the ransom. When Getty, Sr., refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son’s captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son’s life in the balance, Gail and Getty’s advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.

    TriStar Pictures’ and Imperative Entertainment’s All The Money In The World is written by David Scarpa, based on the book by John Pearson. Produced by Scott, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Quentin Curtis, Chris Clark, Mark Huffam and Kevin Walsh, the film stars Williams, Spacey, Wahlberg, Plummer, Romain Duris and Timothy Hutton.

    The film debuts in theaters this December.

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    “Red One” Tops Weekend Box Office With $34.1 Million

    Sunday, November 17, 2024

    Moviegoers were not exactly feeling the Christmas spirit this weekend, or at least what "Red One" was offering. The big budget, star-driven action comedy with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans sold $34.1 million in tickets in its first weekend in theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It easily topped a box office populated mostly by holdovers.

    For traditional studios, a $34.1 million debut against a $200 million+ production budget would be a clear indication of a flop. Some even peg the budget closer to $250 million. But "Red One" is an Amazon MGM Studios release and they have the luxury of playing the long game, accounting not only for global box office where Johnson tentpoles often overperform, but its life on Prime Video for years to come.

    "Red One," in which Johnson plays Santa's bodyguard, was also originally built to go straight-to-streaming. There's a narrative that the theatrical earnings are not only just a bonus, but that it's an additive gesture towards struggling theaters looking for a consistent stream of new films. The first major studio holiday release since 2018, "Red One" opened on 4,032 screens, including IMAX and other large formats, on an otherwise quiet weekend for major releases.

    Warner Bros. is handling the overseas release, where it has made an estimated $50 million in two weekends from 75 territories and 14,783 screens.

    Still, it's certainly not a theatrical hit in North America. Even "Joker: Folie à Deux" made slightly more in its first weekend. "Red One," directed by Jake Kasdan and produced by Johnson's Seven Bucks, was roundly rejected by critics, with a dismal 33% Rotten Tomatoes score. Jake Coyle, in his review for The Associated Press, wrote that it "feels like an unwanted high-priced Christmas... Read More

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