The genre of Western movies can be considered the most serious one as its characters are almost always cold and tough as steel. However, what if we take a typical Wild West plot and make a comedy that will mock all the genre’s obvious tropes of it?
Such an attempt was made by Seth MacFarlane, who is famous for creating the Family Guy sitcom (since 1999) and two of Mark Wahlberg-starring Ted movies (2012 and 2015). Indeed, the filmmaker has the required comedy potential, so let’s learn about this movie.
The plot of MacFarlane’s Western flick centers on Albert Stark, a farmer who lives his calm life near the notorious Western frontier. After breaking up with his girlfriend, he loses all his temper but, luckily, is then helped by Anna, a brave female gunfighter.
Stark starts finding his inner courage under the woman’s surveillance, and it’s high time to show himself off,...
Such an attempt was made by Seth MacFarlane, who is famous for creating the Family Guy sitcom (since 1999) and two of Mark Wahlberg-starring Ted movies (2012 and 2015). Indeed, the filmmaker has the required comedy potential, so let’s learn about this movie.
The plot of MacFarlane’s Western flick centers on Albert Stark, a farmer who lives his calm life near the notorious Western frontier. After breaking up with his girlfriend, he loses all his temper but, luckily, is then helped by Anna, a brave female gunfighter.
Stark starts finding his inner courage under the woman’s surveillance, and it’s high time to show himself off,...
- 5/28/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
It is safe to say that the concept of the X-Men ’97 is quite unique. Bringing it back for the same audience and starting off right where it left off while using the same animation style is something that has not been done before. However, it is safe to say that the approach worked exceptionally well, with all of the episodes getting immense public engagement.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Since fans realized that the series was able to gain the same amount of success after so many years, they have been looking for other projects that can go through a similar process. Interestingly enough, the most recent demand does not come from Marvel fans but from those who grew up watching one iconic show.
Teen Titans Need Another Go!
There have been many different series’ to follow the iconic superhero team, the Teen Titans. There have been spoof films,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Since fans realized that the series was able to gain the same amount of success after so many years, they have been looking for other projects that can go through a similar process. Interestingly enough, the most recent demand does not come from Marvel fans but from those who grew up watching one iconic show.
Teen Titans Need Another Go!
There have been many different series’ to follow the iconic superhero team, the Teen Titans. There have been spoof films,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Over the course of 45 years and five films, director George Miller has created something unparalleled in the world of action cinema: an epic franchise that started great (with 1979’s “Mad Max”) and has grown exponentially more audacious, complex, and visionary with each subsequent film. Each time Miller returns to the “Mad Max” universe — from “The Road Warrior” (1981) and “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” (1985) to “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) — he expands upon and deepens the story with increasing ambition, a project that has now culminated in the most epic (in both length and mythological impact) entry in the series to date, “Furiosa.” The longevity of the series and the enduring fertility of Miller’s imagination have proven one of the movies’ great surprises over the years — especially to Miller himself.
In fact, when asked whether he ever envisioned the “Mad Max” saga lasting for decades, Miller had a quick answer. “Never!” he...
In fact, when asked whether he ever envisioned the “Mad Max” saga lasting for decades, Miller had a quick answer. “Never!” he...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Anya Taylor-Joy is back in action with the Mad Max franchise in an anticipated project, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga alongside Chris Hemsworth. Given that Charlize Theron initially portrayed the role in Mad Max: Fury Road, many are praising the former with which she embodied the latter’s legacy with her spectacular acting prowess.
Anya Taylor-Joy as a younger Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
With the movie already released in theaters, it may surprise many to learn that the lead actress sought advice from X-Men actor Nicholas Hoult. She chose to do this instead of approaching Charlize Theron, who could have offered valuable insights from being in her shoes at first.
Anya-Taylor Joy Took Advice from X-Men actor Nicholas Hoult for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Initially intended to be shot alongside Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga went through years of development hell. After eventually getting the green light,...
Anya Taylor-Joy as a younger Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
With the movie already released in theaters, it may surprise many to learn that the lead actress sought advice from X-Men actor Nicholas Hoult. She chose to do this instead of approaching Charlize Theron, who could have offered valuable insights from being in her shoes at first.
Anya-Taylor Joy Took Advice from X-Men actor Nicholas Hoult for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Initially intended to be shot alongside Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga went through years of development hell. After eventually getting the green light,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
George Miller gives fans a more in-depth look at Chris Hemsworth’s Dementus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in a recent interview. The director, who helmed the 45-year-long dystopian epic franchise, also teased another possible spinoff that may dig deeper into the character.
Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga / Warner Bros. Pictures
Hemsworth’s antagonistic role is one of the highly anticipated appearances in the movie alongside Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa. The actor, who is known for his Marvel role as Thor, portrayed the villainous warlord with so much conviction.
George Miller Had To Create Dementus’ Backstory
During his interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, director George Miller revealed he made a backstory for Chris Hemsworth’s Dementus. “There is. I had to do it,” he confirmed. He also explained how far the initial concept was as compared with what fans saw on the big screen.
Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga / Warner Bros. Pictures
Hemsworth’s antagonistic role is one of the highly anticipated appearances in the movie alongside Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa. The actor, who is known for his Marvel role as Thor, portrayed the villainous warlord with so much conviction.
George Miller Had To Create Dementus’ Backstory
During his interview with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, director George Miller revealed he made a backstory for Chris Hemsworth’s Dementus. “There is. I had to do it,” he confirmed. He also explained how far the initial concept was as compared with what fans saw on the big screen.
- 5/28/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
As far as iconic franchises go, George Miller’s Mad Max films are right up there among Hollywood’s favorite films. Miller created the dystopian action series back in 1979 with Mel Gibson, which was followed by 2 successful sequels in the 80s.
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (image credit: Warner Brothers)
After the franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road, the director roped in Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth for 2024’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga which is receiving a lot of acclaim since its release. In a recent interview, Miller spoke about the events that led to the casting of Joy after seeing her stunning performance in a film that ironically flopped at the box office.
How George Miller Was Convinced That Anya Taylor-Joy Was The Perfect Furiosa
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series created and directed by George Miller...
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (image credit: Warner Brothers)
After the franchise returned with a bang in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road, the director roped in Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth for 2024’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga which is receiving a lot of acclaim since its release. In a recent interview, Miller spoke about the events that led to the casting of Joy after seeing her stunning performance in a film that ironically flopped at the box office.
How George Miller Was Convinced That Anya Taylor-Joy Was The Perfect Furiosa
The 5th installment in the cult Mad Max series created and directed by George Miller...
- 5/28/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson helmed the first Doctor Strange back in 2016. The noted horror filmmaker, who was known for his film Sinister handled the first live-action depiction of the Sorcerer Supreme in the MCU. The film received positive responses around the world and was a commercial success, earning $677 million at the global box office.
While Derrickson did a great job with the film, he left the sequel after working on it for a while due to creative differences. Recently, a fan posted a nice detail about the first film which proved why the MCU was great back in the day and why Kevin Feige seemed to have forgotten the kind of creators that were involved in its making.
Scott Derrickson’s Attention To Detail In Doctor Strange Makes It Legendary Scott Derrickson on the sets of Doctor Strange | Credits: Disney/Marvel Studios
Scott Derrickson was known for helming multiple horror films...
While Derrickson did a great job with the film, he left the sequel after working on it for a while due to creative differences. Recently, a fan posted a nice detail about the first film which proved why the MCU was great back in the day and why Kevin Feige seemed to have forgotten the kind of creators that were involved in its making.
Scott Derrickson’s Attention To Detail In Doctor Strange Makes It Legendary Scott Derrickson on the sets of Doctor Strange | Credits: Disney/Marvel Studios
Scott Derrickson was known for helming multiple horror films...
- 5/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
It seems like any time a younger version of a character appears on screen, we can’t help but immediately compare with the one we’re more familiar with. How often have you said, “That looks nothing like them!”? And while digital de-aging can be done to achieve the desired outcome (depending on the age gap), modern technology has offered yet another way: yes, we’re talking about artificial intelligence. And that’s just what was used to get Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Brown in Furiosa to match as closely as possible.
Appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show (via Variety), Anya Taylor-Joy said that Furiosa presented the opportunity for the filmmakers to try something out. “George Miller had the idea very early on. The audience was already getting used to a new Furiosa,” referring to herself taking over the role as a younger version of Charlize Theron’s character. “He...
Appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show (via Variety), Anya Taylor-Joy said that Furiosa presented the opportunity for the filmmakers to try something out. “George Miller had the idea very early on. The audience was already getting used to a new Furiosa,” referring to herself taking over the role as a younger version of Charlize Theron’s character. “He...
- 5/28/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The violent Wasteland of George Millers Mad Max franchise isn't exactly bustling with sympathetic characters, and even the titular protagonist is really more of a reluctant hero doing what he can to survive.
2015's Fury Road did introduce a slightly more selfless take on Max (Tom Hardy) along with a genuinely heroic figure in the form of Furiosa (Charlize Theron), and in addition to charting the origin of the Immortan Joe's Imperator (now played by Anya Taylor-Joy), Miller's prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, features the debut of the thoughtful, compassionate Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke).
Spoilers follow.
Furiosa forms a close (possibly romantic) bond with Jack when she joins his crew, but their relationship comes to a tragic end when Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) and his men ambush the War Rig at the Bullet Farm.
While Jack and Furiosa do survive this attack and set out to find the Green Place,...
2015's Fury Road did introduce a slightly more selfless take on Max (Tom Hardy) along with a genuinely heroic figure in the form of Furiosa (Charlize Theron), and in addition to charting the origin of the Immortan Joe's Imperator (now played by Anya Taylor-Joy), Miller's prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, features the debut of the thoughtful, compassionate Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke).
Spoilers follow.
Furiosa forms a close (possibly romantic) bond with Jack when she joins his crew, but their relationship comes to a tragic end when Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) and his men ambush the War Rig at the Bullet Farm.
While Jack and Furiosa do survive this attack and set out to find the Green Place,...
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Box Office (Worldwide): Debut Weekend Collection Update, Earned Significantly Less Than Mad Max: Fury Road(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has underperformed at the box office, and the actual numbers are here. George Miller directed the film, which features Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth as the lead actors. It is both a prequel and a Mad Max: Fury Road spin-off. Keep scrolling for more.
It was a long weekend; the movie got an extra holiday due to Memorial Day. It clashed with The Garfield Movie at the box office, and it was a close fight between the two films for the #1 spot. The post-apocalyptic might be praised, but it is still insufficient as the film’s debut global collection is significantly less than 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy led it, and the latest...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has underperformed at the box office, and the actual numbers are here. George Miller directed the film, which features Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth as the lead actors. It is both a prequel and a Mad Max: Fury Road spin-off. Keep scrolling for more.
It was a long weekend; the movie got an extra holiday due to Memorial Day. It clashed with The Garfield Movie at the box office, and it was a close fight between the two films for the #1 spot. The post-apocalyptic might be praised, but it is still insufficient as the film’s debut global collection is significantly less than 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy led it, and the latest...
- 5/28/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
In taking on the role of Imperator Furiosa, warrior of the post-apocalyptic Wasteland, the 28-year-old actress brought something ferocious, far beyond what I thought possible, says writer-director George Miller in a new behind-the-scenes featurette shared exclusively with People. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga brings viewers back to the desolate landscapes but this time with a unique narrative twist at its core. Anya Taylor-Joy steps into the boots once worn by Charlize Theron, portraying Furiosa before she became the iconic character known in Mad Max: Fury Road. This prequel answers important questions: Where did Furiosa come from? Why does she have...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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Do you love tall women? If so, you are not alone – we do, too! Not in a weird way, but nothing makes us stop in our tracks like a woman with an Amazon-esque stature.
There’s a reason why runway models are usually six feet and up – they’re awe-inspiring.
Female fashion models are usually at...
Do you love tall women? If so, you are not alone – we do, too! Not in a weird way, but nothing makes us stop in our tracks like a woman with an Amazon-esque stature.
There’s a reason why runway models are usually six feet and up – they’re awe-inspiring.
Female fashion models are usually at...
- 5/28/2024
- by Hanna Callora
- Your Next Shoes
While George Miller’s Fury Road has been rightly celebrated as one of the greatest action movies of all time, its path to theaters back in 2015 was not easy. While the behind-the-scenes battles between stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron are legendary, they weren’t the only headaches Miller had to deal with while making his epic. As documented in the excellent book, “Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road” by Kyle Buchanan (buy it Here), the biggest battle Miller had to fight was in post-production. The studio wanted the movie cut way down, with them notoriously demanding a PG-13 cut from Miller and his editor, Margaret Sixel (also his wife).
Ironically, Miller wasn’t opposed to a PG-13, as that was the rating he had aimed for, and he was surprised the MPAA didn’t grant it. “I thought it was a PG-13 film,...
Ironically, Miller wasn’t opposed to a PG-13, as that was the rating he had aimed for, and he was surprised the MPAA didn’t grant it. “I thought it was a PG-13 film,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
While it’s understood that “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is a prequel that leads directly into the events of “Mad Max: Fury Road,” director George Miller said he and his team quite heavily debated the inclusion of footage from “Fury Road” during the “Furiosa” credits.
While “Furiosa” doesn’t exactly have a post-credits scene, there is a montage of footage from Miller’s 2015 epic “Fury Road” that plays during the credits, teasing what happens to the character of Furiosa after the events of the film you just watched — played in “Furiosa” by Anya Taylor-Joy and in “Fury Road” by Charlize Theron. Miller told Collider he and his team debated whether to include this montage “a lot.”
“The thing is, what you’re getting at the end credits on ‘Furiosa’ is you’re getting a sample of what happens. So if you haven’t seen ‘Fury Road,’ you’re not...
While “Furiosa” doesn’t exactly have a post-credits scene, there is a montage of footage from Miller’s 2015 epic “Fury Road” that plays during the credits, teasing what happens to the character of Furiosa after the events of the film you just watched — played in “Furiosa” by Anya Taylor-Joy and in “Fury Road” by Charlize Theron. Miller told Collider he and his team debated whether to include this montage “a lot.”
“The thing is, what you’re getting at the end credits on ‘Furiosa’ is you’re getting a sample of what happens. So if you haven’t seen ‘Fury Road,’ you’re not...
- 5/27/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
“Thank you for your service.” The words have become a cliché, but Hollywood has tried long and hard to make them matter. The industry has produced countless films about warfare and those who died for their country (whom we remember this week). But it has had a mixed record on presenting characters suffering the after-effects of putting their lives on the line. They may have survived, but lost comrades and innocence. It is their moment, too.
World War II brought the most cinematic treatment, and one of the directors who himself served — William Wyler — later had the guts to depict the challenges soldiers faced when the fighting stopped. Vietnam was likely the most troublesome to depict, it being the one we lost. Right-winger John Wayne was up first, with “The Green Berets,” gung-ho in flavor. It wasn’t until the late ‘70s that a pair of exceptional movies focused less...
World War II brought the most cinematic treatment, and one of the directors who himself served — William Wyler — later had the guts to depict the challenges soldiers faced when the fighting stopped. Vietnam was likely the most troublesome to depict, it being the one we lost. Right-winger John Wayne was up first, with “The Green Berets,” gung-ho in flavor. It wasn’t until the late ‘70s that a pair of exceptional movies focused less...
- 5/27/2024
- by Michele Willens
- The Wrap
Woman Thou Art Loosed: Miller Wades into the Wasteland
In all likelihood, George Miller presumably will be closing out his filmography the same way it began, fleshing out the iconic dystopian desert world he created back in 1979 with Mad Max and its original successive sequels. As fate would have it, a powerful figure rising out of his celebrated 2015 reboot, Mad Max: Fury Road, would get her own origin story in this universe, which arrives with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Strangely, much like Charlize Theron pulled focus over the titular Tom Hardy in the earlier film, Anya Taylor-Joy is the muted center of her own universe in this installment, thanks in part to a more vivacious, arguably more dynamic role for a new character portrayed by Chris Hemsworth.…...
In all likelihood, George Miller presumably will be closing out his filmography the same way it began, fleshing out the iconic dystopian desert world he created back in 1979 with Mad Max and its original successive sequels. As fate would have it, a powerful figure rising out of his celebrated 2015 reboot, Mad Max: Fury Road, would get her own origin story in this universe, which arrives with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Strangely, much like Charlize Theron pulled focus over the titular Tom Hardy in the earlier film, Anya Taylor-Joy is the muted center of her own universe in this installment, thanks in part to a more vivacious, arguably more dynamic role for a new character portrayed by Chris Hemsworth.…...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Garfield has another reason to hate Mondays.
In a box office nail biter, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” narrowly emerged victorious over “The Garfield Movie” on North American charts. On Sunday, Warner Bros. and Sony both claimed its own movie ranked No. 1 with roughly $25 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the Memorial Day holiday on Monday.
With Monday’s estimates, “Furiosa” ended up generating $26.2 million over the weekend and $32 million for the four days. “Garfield” was shockingly close behind with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million over the four days.
No matter the final order, it’s the worst Memorial Day weekend in nearly three decades — excluding 2020 when theaters were entirely closed due to Covid. Box office comparisons to the same holiday weekend in 2023 are particularly tough — down by nearly 36% — given that Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” remake took the crown with $118 million, one of the best debuts for the holiday.
In a box office nail biter, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” narrowly emerged victorious over “The Garfield Movie” on North American charts. On Sunday, Warner Bros. and Sony both claimed its own movie ranked No. 1 with roughly $25 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the Memorial Day holiday on Monday.
With Monday’s estimates, “Furiosa” ended up generating $26.2 million over the weekend and $32 million for the four days. “Garfield” was shockingly close behind with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million over the four days.
No matter the final order, it’s the worst Memorial Day weekend in nearly three decades — excluding 2020 when theaters were entirely closed due to Covid. Box office comparisons to the same holiday weekend in 2023 are particularly tough — down by nearly 36% — given that Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” remake took the crown with $118 million, one of the best debuts for the holiday.
- 5/27/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The Anya Taylor-Joy starrer Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was released earlier this week to positive responses. Though the film seemed to have had a less-than-stellar opening at the box office, most fans seemed to have been impressed with George Miller’s return to the Wasteland. The film is a prequel/spinoff to Mad Max: Fury Road.
Taylor-Joy replaced Charlize Theron in the prequel as a younger Imperator Furiosa. The film follows Furiosa’s childhood in the Green Place and her eventual admission into Immortan Joe’s Citadel. However, a much younger Furiosa was played by Alyla Browne, whose features were reportedly fused with Taylor-Joy’s with AI.
Furiosa Used AI To Make Alyla Browne Look More Like Anya Taylor-Joy Anya Taylor-Joy in Fursioa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Kennedy Miller Mitchell/Domain Entertainment/Village Roadshow Pictures
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga follows the titular character...
Taylor-Joy replaced Charlize Theron in the prequel as a younger Imperator Furiosa. The film follows Furiosa’s childhood in the Green Place and her eventual admission into Immortan Joe’s Citadel. However, a much younger Furiosa was played by Alyla Browne, whose features were reportedly fused with Taylor-Joy’s with AI.
Furiosa Used AI To Make Alyla Browne Look More Like Anya Taylor-Joy Anya Taylor-Joy in Fursioa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Kennedy Miller Mitchell/Domain Entertainment/Village Roadshow Pictures
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga follows the titular character...
- 5/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Following the release of MCU’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, audiences were bewildered with the movie since it was nothing like what they had expected from the 2016 movie’s sequel. However, Stephen Strange’s investigation of the multiverse in 2022 certainly set up a potentially exciting focus for the third movie.
Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Marvel Studios
Therefore, now rumors surrounding the threequel suggest — with Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character gearing up for his appearance, other important characters like Charlize Theron’s Clea and the 2016 installment’s Dormammu are also preparing for an alleged return. Although Theron previously claimed that her MCU future is uncertain, reports suggest that she might reprise her role.
Charlize Theron’s Clea Might Return in Doctor Strange 3
After Charlize Theron made her MCU debut in the credit scene of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | Marvel Studios
Therefore, now rumors surrounding the threequel suggest — with Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character gearing up for his appearance, other important characters like Charlize Theron’s Clea and the 2016 installment’s Dormammu are also preparing for an alleged return. Although Theron previously claimed that her MCU future is uncertain, reports suggest that she might reprise her role.
Charlize Theron’s Clea Might Return in Doctor Strange 3
After Charlize Theron made her MCU debut in the credit scene of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
This weekend, the box office looked more like a Wasteland than the fruitful Green Place of Many Mothers.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” underperformed in its box office debut with $25.6 million between Friday and Sunday and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Instead of ruling the box office as expected, it’s in a shockingly close race for first place with Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie,” which collected $24.8 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the four days. Neither could salvage the holiday weekend, which is the worst it’s been in nearly three decades.
It wasn’t just domestic audiences that failed to show up for “Furiosa.” The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $58.9 million. It’s a tough...
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” underperformed in its box office debut with $25.6 million between Friday and Sunday and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Instead of ruling the box office as expected, it’s in a shockingly close race for first place with Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie,” which collected $24.8 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the four days. Neither could salvage the holiday weekend, which is the worst it’s been in nearly three decades.
It wasn’t just domestic audiences that failed to show up for “Furiosa.” The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $58.9 million. It’s a tough...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
If you’ve seen “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and noticed an uncanny resemblance between child actor Alyla Browne, who plays the titular character as a child, and Anya Taylor-Joy, who assumes the role as the story skips ahead several years, you’re not alone.
The reason, it seems, involved more than its skillful casting. Director George Miller additionally employed artificial intelligence in the making of his post-apocalyptic prequel to 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which Warner Bros. opened in the U.S. on Friday.
“George Miller had the idea very early on,” explained Taylor-Joy in an interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” “The audience was already getting used to a new Furiosa [Charlize Theron in ‘Fury Road’]. He wanted the transition from both actors [Browne and Taylor-Joy] playing her to be seamless. And so I did two days of the craziest things you could ever possibly imagine. And they mixed our faces together.
The reason, it seems, involved more than its skillful casting. Director George Miller additionally employed artificial intelligence in the making of his post-apocalyptic prequel to 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which Warner Bros. opened in the U.S. on Friday.
“George Miller had the idea very early on,” explained Taylor-Joy in an interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” “The audience was already getting used to a new Furiosa [Charlize Theron in ‘Fury Road’]. He wanted the transition from both actors [Browne and Taylor-Joy] playing her to be seamless. And so I did two days of the craziest things you could ever possibly imagine. And they mixed our faces together.
- 5/26/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Back to the Future star Lea Thompson stated that her mainstream film career ended after she had her kids. Thompson was a rising star through the 1980s but she was pushed to TV roles in the ’90s. Thompson found success in her role as Lorraine McFly in Robert Zemeckis’ three-part time travel flick. Before that, she was Tom Cruise’s pair in the 1983 film, All the Right Moves.
Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox in a still from Back to the Future | Universal Pictures
Thompson met Howard Deutch during her popular teen film Some Kind of Wonderful and married the filmmaker in 1989. She had her first child, actress Madelyn Deutch, in 1991 and her second child, actress Zoey Deutch, in 1994.
Lea Thompson Says She Lost Her Movie Star Status Due To Motherhood
Tom Cruise with Lea Thompson in a still from All the Right Moves (1983) | Lucille Ball Productions
Lea Thompson played the mother of Michael J.
Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox in a still from Back to the Future | Universal Pictures
Thompson met Howard Deutch during her popular teen film Some Kind of Wonderful and married the filmmaker in 1989. She had her first child, actress Madelyn Deutch, in 1991 and her second child, actress Zoey Deutch, in 1994.
Lea Thompson Says She Lost Her Movie Star Status Due To Motherhood
Tom Cruise with Lea Thompson in a still from All the Right Moves (1983) | Lucille Ball Productions
Lea Thompson played the mother of Michael J.
- 5/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
It has been 45 years since the first Mad Max dropped, and thanks to George Miller, the franchise is still going strong. With Furiosa earning rave early reviews, which serves as a prequel to the last Mad Max entry Fury Road, the Aussie filmmaker opened up about the evolution of technology over the course of the franchise.
From using celluloid analog back in the day to craft The Road Warrior to shifting to digital for the modern installments in the series, there has been a huge leap in technology over the years. And for Furiosa, Miller opened up about getting inspired by Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho’s technique.
Incorporating Bong Joon-ho’s Method Proved to Be Fruitful for Furiosa
Bong Joon-ho | Credit: Dick Thomas Johnson/Wikimedia Commons
After garnering a cult following during the 2000s, following the success of Barking Dogs Never Bite and Memories of Murder, Bong Joon-ho made history after winning 4 Academy wins for Parasite.
From using celluloid analog back in the day to craft The Road Warrior to shifting to digital for the modern installments in the series, there has been a huge leap in technology over the years. And for Furiosa, Miller opened up about getting inspired by Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho’s technique.
Incorporating Bong Joon-ho’s Method Proved to Be Fruitful for Furiosa
Bong Joon-ho | Credit: Dick Thomas Johnson/Wikimedia Commons
After garnering a cult following during the 2000s, following the success of Barking Dogs Never Bite and Memories of Murder, Bong Joon-ho made history after winning 4 Academy wins for Parasite.
- 5/26/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories. The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series has generated $58.9 million globally in its first weekend of release, a rough start given its $168 million production budget.
Domestically, the Warner Bros. prequel “Furiosa” is closely battling Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” for first place on box office charts, with each grossing roughly $25 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Whichever lands at No. 1, this ranks as one of the worst Memorial Day holiday weekends in decades.
“Furiosa,” at this rate, will struggle to live up to its predecessor, 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” That film, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, captured $380 million against a similarly big budget. Though the R-rated prequel, which puts the spotlight on Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, has been widely embraced by critics and audiences,...
Domestically, the Warner Bros. prequel “Furiosa” is closely battling Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” for first place on box office charts, with each grossing roughly $25 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Whichever lands at No. 1, this ranks as one of the worst Memorial Day holiday weekends in decades.
“Furiosa,” at this rate, will struggle to live up to its predecessor, 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road.” That film, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, captured $380 million against a similarly big budget. Though the R-rated prequel, which puts the spotlight on Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, has been widely embraced by critics and audiences,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
If you'd expected Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to race away from The Garfield Movie with ease at the U.S. box office this long Memorial Day weekend, guess again. According to Deadline (via SFFGazette.com), they're in a dead heat of $31 million over four days and $25 million over three days.
One will ultimately emerge with the win but, as we write this, it's simply too soon to tell.
Critics sunk their claws into The Garfield Movie, something that's evident from its 37% Rotten Tomatoes score. In contrast, Furiosa is "Certified Fresh" at 89%.
Unfortunately, no matter who wins, it appears theaters will once again lose. This is the lowest opening for a Memorial Day weekend in 29 years (when Casper opened with a mere $22 million in 1995).
Where did it go wrong? The trade believes Warner Bros. Discovery waited too long to start hyping Furiosa, with the last leg of the marketing campaign...
One will ultimately emerge with the win but, as we write this, it's simply too soon to tell.
Critics sunk their claws into The Garfield Movie, something that's evident from its 37% Rotten Tomatoes score. In contrast, Furiosa is "Certified Fresh" at 89%.
Unfortunately, no matter who wins, it appears theaters will once again lose. This is the lowest opening for a Memorial Day weekend in 29 years (when Casper opened with a mere $22 million in 1995).
Where did it go wrong? The trade believes Warner Bros. Discovery waited too long to start hyping Furiosa, with the last leg of the marketing campaign...
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Imperator Furiosa has battled ruthless kidnappers, raider attacks and maniacal warlords as she traverses a lawless Wasteland. And yet her fiercest adversary, at least today, seems to be a lazy cat who loves lasagna.
The Warner Bros. high-octane prequel “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is facing off against Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” for first place on box office charts over Memorial Day weekend. Each movie has generated roughly $25 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through Monday. Both studios are reporting that its own movie has ranked No. 1. Whichever pulls ahead, it’ll be the worst Memorial Day opening weekend in nearly three decades.
For movie theaters, it’s yet another sparkless weekend at the summer box office — with recent would-be blockbusters ranging from just fine (“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” with a $58 million debut) to disappointing (“The Fall Guy” with a $27 million debut; “If...
The Warner Bros. high-octane prequel “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is facing off against Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” for first place on box office charts over Memorial Day weekend. Each movie has generated roughly $25 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through Monday. Both studios are reporting that its own movie has ranked No. 1. Whichever pulls ahead, it’ll be the worst Memorial Day opening weekend in nearly three decades.
For movie theaters, it’s yet another sparkless weekend at the summer box office — with recent would-be blockbusters ranging from just fine (“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” with a $58 million debut) to disappointing (“The Fall Guy” with a $27 million debut; “If...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The prequel film we have all been waiting for is finally here and I am really happy to say that it is as brilliant and bombastic as the original film. Obviously, we are talking about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to George Miller‘s 2015 Mad Max: Fury Road. Directed by Miller from a screenplay by Nico Lathouris and Miller, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga follows the story of a young Furiosa as she is taken from Green Place of Many Mothers and tries to survive in the wasteland while trying to get back home but the war between great biker horde’s warlord Dementus and Immortan Joe makes it harder. Replacing Charlize Theron from Fury Road, Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa in the prequel film and it also stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, and Nathan Jones. So,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
George Miller, Tom Hardy. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
This week, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was released in theatres. The post-apocalyptic action adventure film stars Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead roles. It’s a prequel to Miller’s 2015 film, Mad Max: Fury Road, and it shows us the backstory of Imperator Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron. In the prequel, Anya plays the younger version.
Furiosa received raved reviews from the critics. Currently, the movie is struggling to mint good numbers at the box office. However, it’s just the first week, and we can expect things to get better. Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are praised for their performances. The outstanding action sequences, and the powerful tale of revenge. Now, amidst all this, the director hints at another prequel.
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This week, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was released in theatres. The post-apocalyptic action adventure film stars Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead roles. It’s a prequel to Miller’s 2015 film, Mad Max: Fury Road, and it shows us the backstory of Imperator Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron. In the prequel, Anya plays the younger version.
Furiosa received raved reviews from the critics. Currently, the movie is struggling to mint good numbers at the box office. However, it’s just the first week, and we can expect things to get better. Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are praised for their performances. The outstanding action sequences, and the powerful tale of revenge. Now, amidst all this, the director hints at another prequel.
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- 5/26/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Early Sunday Am Update: The 4-day fight between Warner Bros’ Furiosa and Alcon/Sony’s The Garfield Movie will drag out into Monday, both titles currently in a dead heat eyeing $31M over 4-days, $25M over 3 days.
There are those showing the 48-year old comic strip feline eating the one-armed desert renegade’s lunch with $31M to $30.96M, but it’s too close to call right now. In regards, to Garfield upsetting Furiosa, we told you this was in the cards.
Whether Garfield or Furiosa wins, it will be the lowest opening for a Memorial Day weekend No. 1 title in 29 years, the last being 1995’s Casper at $22M.
After beating Furiosa on Saturday, $8.3M to $8M, Garfield looks to have the edge over her on Sunday and Monday. Garfield is booked at 4,035 boosted by some Plfs. Furiosa is in play at 3,804 juiced by 400 Imax auditoriums, Dolby, 4Dx, D-box, etc.
Some...
There are those showing the 48-year old comic strip feline eating the one-armed desert renegade’s lunch with $31M to $30.96M, but it’s too close to call right now. In regards, to Garfield upsetting Furiosa, we told you this was in the cards.
Whether Garfield or Furiosa wins, it will be the lowest opening for a Memorial Day weekend No. 1 title in 29 years, the last being 1995’s Casper at $22M.
After beating Furiosa on Saturday, $8.3M to $8M, Garfield looks to have the edge over her on Sunday and Monday. Garfield is booked at 4,035 boosted by some Plfs. Furiosa is in play at 3,804 juiced by 400 Imax auditoriums, Dolby, 4Dx, D-box, etc.
Some...
- 5/26/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
George Miller’s world-building spectacle is an assault on the senses that’s given a human heart by its remarkable star
“The question is: do you have it in you to make it epic?” Garrulous and utterly deranged despot Dr. Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) is making small talk with Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), who is in no mood for idle chatter. The moment comes towards the end of the movie; by this point in the film, Furiosa is a single-minded, flint-eyed avenger with a customised power tool for an arm. It’s a great line, which Hemsworth delivers with a lip-smacking relish. But given the barnstorming action onslaught that has preceded the exchange, it’s a question that is probably redundant. This is a George Miller picture, after all. Epic is all part of a day’s work. But even by the standards of the previous films in the Mad Max series,...
“The question is: do you have it in you to make it epic?” Garrulous and utterly deranged despot Dr. Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) is making small talk with Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), who is in no mood for idle chatter. The moment comes towards the end of the movie; by this point in the film, Furiosa is a single-minded, flint-eyed avenger with a customised power tool for an arm. It’s a great line, which Hemsworth delivers with a lip-smacking relish. But given the barnstorming action onslaught that has preceded the exchange, it’s a question that is probably redundant. This is a George Miller picture, after all. Epic is all part of a day’s work. But even by the standards of the previous films in the Mad Max series,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Wendy Ide
- The Guardian - Film News
The 'Mad Max' franchise was borne out of "limitations", according to George Miller.The 79-year-old director has enjoyed huge success with the film franchise, and George has now admitted that it's been shaped by a lack of resources.George - who helmed the original 'Mad Max' movie back in 1979 - told Sky News: "The first 'Mad Max' was definitely borne out of limitations. It ultimately turned out to be very key to it."The acclaimed director explained that the first movie was originally written as a "contemporary story set in the city of Melbourne". However, a lack of money meant that it was ultimately set in a "dystopian future".George added: "We couldn't afford to have car chases in the middle of the street."We couldn't afford [to have] the extra cars or put stuntmen in those cars. We couldn't have extras in the street,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Josh Evans
- Bang Showbiz
If you ever found yourself curious about what happened to Furiosa before meeting Max in “Mad Max: Fury Road,” then the release of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” will give you all the answers you seek.
George Miller returns to his epic dystopian franchise to flesh out the character first made famous by Charlize Theron and now being played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The film tracks her journey in the years leading up to her encounter with Max.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new movie, how to watch “Furiosa” right now and where to expect it on streaming.
When Does “Furiosa” Come Out?
“Furiosa” opened in theaters on Friday, May 24.
Is “Furiosa” streaming or in theaters?
Right now “Furiosa” is only playing in theaters, so the only way to see it is to buy a movie ticket. But since it’s a Warner Bros. film, it will eventually be streaming on Max.
George Miller returns to his epic dystopian franchise to flesh out the character first made famous by Charlize Theron and now being played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The film tracks her journey in the years leading up to her encounter with Max.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new movie, how to watch “Furiosa” right now and where to expect it on streaming.
When Does “Furiosa” Come Out?
“Furiosa” opened in theaters on Friday, May 24.
Is “Furiosa” streaming or in theaters?
Right now “Furiosa” is only playing in theaters, so the only way to see it is to buy a movie ticket. But since it’s a Warner Bros. film, it will eventually be streaming on Max.
- 5/25/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
George Miller has finally released the much-awaited prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in the lead roles and focuses on Imperator Furiosa and her origins. The film features many fan-favorite characters from Mad Max: Fury Road such as Immortan Joe, Furiosa, and others.
While the film has been received well by the audience, fans seem to have been irked by the film’s Cinemascore from critics. The action extravaganza features some creative action sequences and some of Miller’s trademark elements that had made the franchise beloved. However, fans seem to be annoyed with Cinemascore’s B+ rating for the film.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Gets A B+ Rating From Cinemascore Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Kennedy Miller Mitchell/Domain Entertainment/Village Roadshow Pictures
After returning to the post-apocalyptic Wasteland with Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron...
While the film has been received well by the audience, fans seem to have been irked by the film’s Cinemascore from critics. The action extravaganza features some creative action sequences and some of Miller’s trademark elements that had made the franchise beloved. However, fans seem to be annoyed with Cinemascore’s B+ rating for the film.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Gets A B+ Rating From Cinemascore Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Credits: Kennedy Miller Mitchell/Domain Entertainment/Village Roadshow Pictures
After returning to the post-apocalyptic Wasteland with Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron...
- 5/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Mad Max saga has shaped the modern world, for better or for worse, and one can hardly complain about the domination of the ultra-violent, hyper-aggressive, and sadistic system that guides the franchise. With Anya Taylor-Joyʼs Furiosa now on the way, there is nothing to salvage in the Wasteland, other than perhaps the lingering love and joy of the audience for the franchise.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Fury Road (2015) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga furthers the legacy of Charlize Theronʼs Imperator – a character arc that dominated the storyline of George Millerʼs comeback saga, Mad Max: Fury Road. Despite the long journey from Mel Gibsonʼs post-apocalyptic debut in 1979, the franchise still holds the same mystic fascination 45 years later as Fury Road traces its path back to spawn a prequel to the 2015 film.
Mad Max Finds a Worthy Successor in Anya Taylor-Joy
In 2015, the dull modern...
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Fury Road (2015) [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga furthers the legacy of Charlize Theronʼs Imperator – a character arc that dominated the storyline of George Millerʼs comeback saga, Mad Max: Fury Road. Despite the long journey from Mel Gibsonʼs post-apocalyptic debut in 1979, the franchise still holds the same mystic fascination 45 years later as Fury Road traces its path back to spawn a prequel to the 2015 film.
Mad Max Finds a Worthy Successor in Anya Taylor-Joy
In 2015, the dull modern...
- 5/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The Memorial Day box office is no picnic this year
Based on Friday numbers, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga or The Garfield Movie may only open to $31 million to $33 million from 4,035 theaters over the four-day holiday, the worst Memorial Day opener in 40 years, give or take.
The two films are in a closer-than-expected race, but most rival studios expect Warner Bros. to take the top spot with Furiosa ahead of Sony and Alcon’s Garfield movie. Neither film aced it with audiences, with each receiving a B+ CinemaScore. Furiosa grossed $10.2 million on Friday, versus $8.4 million for Garfield. That’s not a big gap considering the latter is a family film.
With no holdovers to contribute in a massive way to the Memorial Day picnic, overall revenue may only clock in at only $125 million, the lowest showing in more than two decades. That excludes 2020 and 2021, when the pandemic was still raging,...
Based on Friday numbers, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga or The Garfield Movie may only open to $31 million to $33 million from 4,035 theaters over the four-day holiday, the worst Memorial Day opener in 40 years, give or take.
The two films are in a closer-than-expected race, but most rival studios expect Warner Bros. to take the top spot with Furiosa ahead of Sony and Alcon’s Garfield movie. Neither film aced it with audiences, with each receiving a B+ CinemaScore. Furiosa grossed $10.2 million on Friday, versus $8.4 million for Garfield. That’s not a big gap considering the latter is a family film.
With no holdovers to contribute in a massive way to the Memorial Day picnic, overall revenue may only clock in at only $125 million, the lowest showing in more than two decades. That excludes 2020 and 2021, when the pandemic was still raging,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ready, steady, go! But be warned, this article contains spoilers for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."
Long before 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and its particular brand of vehicular mayhem peeled into theaters, promptly changing the action genre forever, director and mastermind George Miller had already mapped out an origin story for what would turn out to be the blockbuster's scene-stealing star: Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa. It only took the better part of a decade to finally see that vision realized on the big screen with this year's utterly epic "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," but the lengthy hiatus wasn't the biggest obstacle standing in Miller's way. Since the prequel was always meant to depict the earlier years of Furiosa's life, a new actor would have to face the daunting — if not impossible — challenge of stepping into Theron's shoes.
Who else among this current crop of performers could've...
Long before 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and its particular brand of vehicular mayhem peeled into theaters, promptly changing the action genre forever, director and mastermind George Miller had already mapped out an origin story for what would turn out to be the blockbuster's scene-stealing star: Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa. It only took the better part of a decade to finally see that vision realized on the big screen with this year's utterly epic "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," but the lengthy hiatus wasn't the biggest obstacle standing in Miller's way. Since the prequel was always meant to depict the earlier years of Furiosa's life, a new actor would have to face the daunting — if not impossible — challenge of stepping into Theron's shoes.
Who else among this current crop of performers could've...
- 5/25/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Box Office (North America): Preview Collection Update(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has arrived at the theatres in the United States. With Memorial Day on the cards, the box office numbers could be even better than expected. The post-apocalyptic action movie earned decent numbers on its previews on Thursday, and what is it that the movie is aiming at after the long weekend? Keep scrolling for more.
It is a spinoff of the Oscar-winning movie Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. The 2015 movie was the fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise, and the first film was released in 1979. The latest release is the fifth movie in the Mad Max franchise and will see Chris Hemsworth as a new avatar. It is the prequel to the Hardy-led movie.
According...
Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has arrived at the theatres in the United States. With Memorial Day on the cards, the box office numbers could be even better than expected. The post-apocalyptic action movie earned decent numbers on its previews on Thursday, and what is it that the movie is aiming at after the long weekend? Keep scrolling for more.
It is a spinoff of the Oscar-winning movie Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. The 2015 movie was the fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise, and the first film was released in 1979. The latest release is the fifth movie in the Mad Max franchise and will see Chris Hemsworth as a new avatar. It is the prequel to the Hardy-led movie.
According...
- 5/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Saturday Am: This weekend at the Memorial Day box office, the film industry seems to be questioning its existence, ready to jump out of a window. How can a genius, George Miller-directed tentpole prequel to the multi-Oscar winning Mad Max: Fury Road with great reviews and 4 1/2 stars PostTrak exits not be working?
The entire theatrical business is destined for streaming, oh, no! People will forever stay on their couches!
As Cher said to Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck as she smacked him in the face: “Snap out of it!” It’s not really right to make Furiosa, or Garfield, for that matter, the proxies of the Memorial Day box office.
Furiosa is still on track for $31M-$33M. For clarity purposes: The last time a film grossed in this vicinity was the 1980s with Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. However, we stand corrected: It’s the lowest No.
The entire theatrical business is destined for streaming, oh, no! People will forever stay on their couches!
As Cher said to Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck as she smacked him in the face: “Snap out of it!” It’s not really right to make Furiosa, or Garfield, for that matter, the proxies of the Memorial Day box office.
Furiosa is still on track for $31M-$33M. For clarity purposes: The last time a film grossed in this vicinity was the 1980s with Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. However, we stand corrected: It’s the lowest No.
- 5/25/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a bit of a wasteland out there for theaters this summer, as Memorial Day weekend is closing out a very underwhelming May on a down note. Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is projected to open well short of the industry’s prior estimates for a $40 million-plus bow over the four-day window. The high-budget action epic is practically neck-and-neck for first place over Sony’s animated adaptation “The Garfield Movie” on domestic charts.
The fireball “Mad Max” prequel sputtered to $10.2 million from 3,804 locations across Friday and preview screenings. It’s got Imax and other premium large-format auditoriums to bolster its ticket sales, too. It’s another tough underperformance this summer. The film’s 2015 predecessor “Mad Max: Fury Road” got to $16 million in its opening day. That movie also put together an impressive awards season run and got canonized by action genre fans. Even so, “Furiosa” seems unable...
The fireball “Mad Max” prequel sputtered to $10.2 million from 3,804 locations across Friday and preview screenings. It’s got Imax and other premium large-format auditoriums to bolster its ticket sales, too. It’s another tough underperformance this summer. The film’s 2015 predecessor “Mad Max: Fury Road” got to $16 million in its opening day. That movie also put together an impressive awards season run and got canonized by action genre fans. Even so, “Furiosa” seems unable...
- 5/25/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Anya Taylor-Joy took upon the role of Furiosa in the spin-off and prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, titled Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The film is the fifth overall franchise and focuses on the titular character which was originally played by Charlize Theron. After Charlize Theron’s exceptional performance as Furiosa, all eyes were on Anya Taylor-Joy to see how she would live up to her predecessor.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) | Warner Bros. Pictures
While both the film and Anya Taylor-Joy received praise from the critics, it looks like the film still has a long way to go to prove itself at the box office. Surprisingly, Furiosa has become the film to have the lowest opening for a Memorial Day movie in over forty years.
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa Off to a Rocky Start
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) | Warner Bros. Pictures
As per Deadline, Furiosa...
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) | Warner Bros. Pictures
While both the film and Anya Taylor-Joy received praise from the critics, it looks like the film still has a long way to go to prove itself at the box office. Surprisingly, Furiosa has become the film to have the lowest opening for a Memorial Day movie in over forty years.
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa Off to a Rocky Start
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) | Warner Bros. Pictures
As per Deadline, Furiosa...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
This weekend brings George Miller’s epic Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to theatres. It’s the latest entry into the definitive post-apocalyptic saga of our time and a series that minted Mel Gibson as a global superstar, transformed Charlize Theron into an action heroine, and seems poised to do the same for Anya Taylor-Joy. In my opinion, there’s never been a bad Mad Max film, as they’re all quite different in tone and technique, although we all have our favorite. So, here’s my list of Mad Max movies ranked from worst to best!
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985):
The only PG-13 entry in the saga, this movie has scenes that seem shocking for how cheesy they are in the context of the series. The two movies that came before this pushed the boundaries of their R-ratings, so I’m not sure what kind of carrot Warner Bros...
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985):
The only PG-13 entry in the saga, this movie has scenes that seem shocking for how cheesy they are in the context of the series. The two movies that came before this pushed the boundaries of their R-ratings, so I’m not sure what kind of carrot Warner Bros...
- 5/25/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
*Possible Spoilers For Venom 3*
Have you ever wondered what Tom Hardy’s Venom would look like if it were a babysitter? Well, you can have the answer now. From leaking secrets to having alleged theories, the plot for Venom 3: The Last Dance has allegedly leaked and it is… wholesome.
Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock in a still from Venom | Sony Pictures
As per a rumor that has now spread on the internet like wildfire, the alleged plot of the third part of the Venom franchise has leaked. The plot features a 10-year-old Peter Parker and an adult Eddie Brock trying to kill him but having a change of heart!
Tom Hardy Will Become A Babysitter In Venom 3: The Last Dance!
Well, not really. That’d make for a purely wholesome plot. However, a rumor that has spread on the internet talks about the plot of the upcoming Tom...
Have you ever wondered what Tom Hardy’s Venom would look like if it were a babysitter? Well, you can have the answer now. From leaking secrets to having alleged theories, the plot for Venom 3: The Last Dance has allegedly leaked and it is… wholesome.
Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock in a still from Venom | Sony Pictures
As per a rumor that has now spread on the internet like wildfire, the alleged plot of the third part of the Venom franchise has leaked. The plot features a 10-year-old Peter Parker and an adult Eddie Brock trying to kill him but having a change of heart!
Tom Hardy Will Become A Babysitter In Venom 3: The Last Dance!
Well, not really. That’d make for a purely wholesome plot. However, a rumor that has spread on the internet talks about the plot of the upcoming Tom...
- 5/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Typically, reboot film franchises don’t surpass the originals. The first films are so iconic and firmly entrenched in the popular consciousness that the reboots get dinged for any changes they make — and sometimes the changes they don’t make. But there are exceptions — just check the “Planet of the Apes.” And maybe no film series inverts this trend more than “Mad Max.”
For decades, George Miller’s Australian apocalypse series was an iconic apocalyptic action series that helped create an entire sci-fi aesthetic in its own right. Starring Mel Gibson pre-fame, the trilogy of films from 1979 to 1985 were fondly remembered as an iconoclastic action franchise, with the second entry in particular often cracking lists of the best in the genre.
And yet, when Miller resurrected the franchise in 2015, he miraculously came back with a film that eclipsed all of them in respect and attention. “Mad Max: Fury Road” wasn...
For decades, George Miller’s Australian apocalypse series was an iconic apocalyptic action series that helped create an entire sci-fi aesthetic in its own right. Starring Mel Gibson pre-fame, the trilogy of films from 1979 to 1985 were fondly remembered as an iconoclastic action franchise, with the second entry in particular often cracking lists of the best in the genre.
And yet, when Miller resurrected the franchise in 2015, he miraculously came back with a film that eclipsed all of them in respect and attention. “Mad Max: Fury Road” wasn...
- 5/25/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fans and critics alike are buzzing about the release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in theaters. George Miller, the esteemed filmmaker of the prior Mad Max films returned to direct this installment of the series, which functions as a prequel. Miller looked for a new face for this prequel, and after Charlize Theron’s memorable portrayal of Imperator Furiosa in the first film, he cast Anya Taylor-Joy, who is a superb actress best known for The Queen’s Gambit. Taylor-Joy revealed the whirlwind of emotions she experienced when Miller reached out, inviting her to audition. (Click on the media bar below to hear Anya Taylor-Joy) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Anya_Taylor_Joy-_Getting...
- 5/24/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Fan-favorite “Mad Max: Fury Road” character Furiosa gets her story expanded with the prequel film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Anya Taylor-Joy takes the reins from Charlize Theron as the title character but there are many new and familiar faces popping up throughout the movie. Let’s meet them all.
Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.
Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.
Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.
Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.
- 5/24/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
When the follow-up to a commercially and financially successful film is announced – whether a sequel, prequel, or spin-off – the usual question arises: why? Why not let the originally planned movie stand alone in peace? Is there a need or even enough story to create another film in the same fictional world? What will this new installment have to offer? The questions are numerous, but in the end, they will disappear if Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga meets the tremendous anticipation of the general public and critics worldwide.
George Miller created the Mad Max franchise in the ’80s, but despite its tremendous success at the time, it was only with Fury Road – with the help of his co-writer, Nico Lathouris – that the saga reached a whole other level of appreciation. Considered by the vast majority of viewers as a true masterpiece of the action genre, the character brilliantly portrayed by Charlize Theron...
George Miller created the Mad Max franchise in the ’80s, but despite its tremendous success at the time, it was only with Fury Road – with the help of his co-writer, Nico Lathouris – that the saga reached a whole other level of appreciation. Considered by the vast majority of viewers as a true masterpiece of the action genre, the character brilliantly portrayed by Charlize Theron...
- 5/24/2024
- by Manuel Sao Bento
- Talking Films
This article contains spoilers for "Furiosa."
Even though there are currently only five films within the "Mad Max" saga, the movies span an impressive number of decades, from the late 1970s to 2024. Naturally, there has been quite an evolution within cinema during that time, both for the medium itself as well as for the saga's director, George Miller. At age 79, Miller shows no interest in settling into any rigid stylistic groove.
As times have changed, so has the look and feel of the "Mad Max" films, and one could make the case that each successive installment of the series has expanded in ambition and scope concurrent with most long-running film franchises. With the second film, "Mad Max 2," and the fourth, "Fury Road," being (as of now) the most popular and influential installments of the saga, there's never been any real call to do what so many less successful franchises tend to do,...
Even though there are currently only five films within the "Mad Max" saga, the movies span an impressive number of decades, from the late 1970s to 2024. Naturally, there has been quite an evolution within cinema during that time, both for the medium itself as well as for the saga's director, George Miller. At age 79, Miller shows no interest in settling into any rigid stylistic groove.
As times have changed, so has the look and feel of the "Mad Max" films, and one could make the case that each successive installment of the series has expanded in ambition and scope concurrent with most long-running film franchises. With the second film, "Mad Max 2," and the fourth, "Fury Road," being (as of now) the most popular and influential installments of the saga, there's never been any real call to do what so many less successful franchises tend to do,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Lady and gentlemens, the great George Miller has returned with another Wasteland tale! Listen to his words carefully! The prequel to the Aussie post-apocalyptic action spectacle Mad Max: Fury Road has pulled up into theaters. While Fury Road gave enough of a background on Charlize Theron’s character to get us behind her as a protagonist, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is Miller’s attempt to expand on it even further with a larger scope than the series has seen before.
Reviews for Furiosa have been positive, with a certified fresh critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an 89% and an audience score of 93%. Our own Chris Bumbray raved in his review, “Miller’s made this a tactile, visceral experience that drives home the point that at seventy-nine, he’s still a master of his craft and making movies directors forty years his junior wouldn’t have the energy or skill to tackle.
Reviews for Furiosa have been positive, with a certified fresh critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an 89% and an audience score of 93%. Our own Chris Bumbray raved in his review, “Miller’s made this a tactile, visceral experience that drives home the point that at seventy-nine, he’s still a master of his craft and making movies directors forty years his junior wouldn’t have the energy or skill to tackle.
- 5/24/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa has stormed onto the scene with a solid 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This also interestingly cements it as the first-ever film in the Mad Max saga to reach such a remarkable milestone upon release. Once again, the action poet George Miller has defied expectations, proving his mastery of the genre yet again.
Anya Tylor-Joy’s role in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Following the monumental success of Tom Hardy’s Fury Road, many were left wondering how Miller and his team could possibly surpass such a victory. However, Furiosa has not only met but exceeded those expectations. In the eyes of audiences, it is by far the best Mad Max saga movie!
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa Kicks Off with a Stellar 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes
The Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth starrer ventures into the world of Charlize Theron’s beloved Fury Road character,...
Anya Tylor-Joy’s role in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Following the monumental success of Tom Hardy’s Fury Road, many were left wondering how Miller and his team could possibly surpass such a victory. However, Furiosa has not only met but exceeded those expectations. In the eyes of audiences, it is by far the best Mad Max saga movie!
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa Kicks Off with a Stellar 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes
The Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth starrer ventures into the world of Charlize Theron’s beloved Fury Road character,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
After a high-profile debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has started off its North American box office run with $3.5 million in Thursday previews.
The prequel to Max Max: Fury Road hopes to win Memorial Day weekend with $40 million-$45 million for the four days but will have to battle a subdued moviegoing marketplace. So far, Furiosa is doing comparable business to Fury Road, which earned $3.7 million in previews on its way to a three-day gross of $45.4 million.
The new film sees Anya Taylor-Joy play Imperator Furiosa, a character made famous by Charlize Theron in Fury Road. Chris Hemsworth also stars.
The other big Memorial Day opener is Sony’s The Garfield Movie, which took in a solid $1.9 million, a solid start for a family film.
Garfield is tracking to open in the $30 million to $35 million range thanks to the demand for movies playing to younger kids.
The prequel to Max Max: Fury Road hopes to win Memorial Day weekend with $40 million-$45 million for the four days but will have to battle a subdued moviegoing marketplace. So far, Furiosa is doing comparable business to Fury Road, which earned $3.7 million in previews on its way to a three-day gross of $45.4 million.
The new film sees Anya Taylor-Joy play Imperator Furiosa, a character made famous by Charlize Theron in Fury Road. Chris Hemsworth also stars.
The other big Memorial Day opener is Sony’s The Garfield Movie, which took in a solid $1.9 million, a solid start for a family film.
Garfield is tracking to open in the $30 million to $35 million range thanks to the demand for movies playing to younger kids.
- 5/24/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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