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Colbert Taps 'Lord of the Rings' for New Movie
26 Mar
Summary
- Stephen Colbert will write the next 'Lord of the Rings' film.
- The movie will be based on 'Fog on the Barrow-Downs'.
- Project Hail Mary is projected to earn $45M in its second weekend.
Stephen Colbert is reportedly tapped to pen the next installment in "The Lord of the Rings" cinematic universe. This upcoming film is set to adapt the "Fog on the Barrow-Downs" chapter.
In other box office news, Amazon MGM's "Project Hail Mary" is performing exceptionally well, with projections indicating a $45M hold in its second weekend. This performance is comparable to "Dune: Part Two's" strong performance during its March 2024 run. The sci-fi drama-comedy, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is expected to surpass $100M domestically within its sixth day of release.
Looking ahead, upcoming school breaks are anticipated to boost ticket sales for new releases, including Illumination/Universal/Nintendo's "Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Meanwhile, the horror film "They Will Kill You," starring Zazie Beetz and directed by Kirill Sokolov, is forecast to earn $10M stateside and $10M internationally. The film, which premiered at SXSW, has received a 71% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Another release, IFC's "Forbidden Fruits," is predicted to make $1.5M-$3.5M with a 76% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
