Jamison Ashley

Warner Bros. just threw kryptonite at James Gunn’s Superman. The studio announced that the latest man of steel flick will land on digital today, a mere 35 days after swooping onto the big screen. The move is raising questions about whether the film has already sprung a leak online, prompting the studio to grab any last-minute cash before piracy does the job for free.

Pixar’s latest animated film, “Elio,” has become a cautionary tale for Hollywood studios that continue to ignore the values and concerns of their core audiences. The film’s disappointing $20.8 million domestic opening—the lowest in Pixar’s history—comes after a troubled production marked by internal disputes over the inclusion of sexuality themes in a movie aimed at children.

Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, experienced significant success with the original “M3GAN” film, which became a surprise hit in 2023. The first movie, made on a $12 million budget, grossed $181.7 million worldwide. Its unique blend of horror and dark humor, along with viral marketing, helped attract a wide audience, including a strong following in the LGBTQ community.