Friends star Matthew Perry has shared a rare photo of him alongside his father and fellow actor, John Bennett Perry.The actor posted the image on Instagram on October 15, adding, “Here is me, and my father John, both holding a beverage”.The father and son appeared together in the Season 4 episode of Friends titled ‘The One with Rachel’s New Dress’. In the episode, the older Perry played the father of Rachel’s (Jennifer Aniston) boyfriend Joshua.A post shared by Matthew Perry (@mattyperry4)In addition to that appearance, the 82-year-old has also appeared in a number of films, including The Legend of the Lone Ranger and Independence Day, as well as in roles on the television shows The West Wing, Little House on the Prairie and Murder, She Wrote.He also appeared alongside his son in the 1997 romantic comedy Fools Rush In, which also starred Salma Hayek.
‘PAW Patrol 2’ Is The Top Dog At Box Office With $23M Opening – Sunday AM Update
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SUNDAY AM: Refresh for chart and more analysis Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is lapping up $23M, a big win for Paramount and Spin Master as the picture is part of a $14 billion global retail franchise which both companies get a nice cut of. And successful movies drive toy sales. It was part of Brian Robbins’ plan when he took over Paramount Pictures Studios to have family brands work at the box office, which also have a rainfall of cash in merchandise, particularly in an entertainment conglomerate that counts the powerful, and evergreen Nickelodeon brand. EntTelligence says Paw Patrol 2 drew 2.3M admissions, with close to half of the pic’s tickets being sold at child pricing.
Some of the stunts which Paramount did to bark up this latest sequel included getting the film in the Guiness Book of World Records with the most dogs in attendance at a movie screening with 219 at the Autry Museum of American History at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. Costume characters from the film flooded zoos, a White Sox game in Chicago and children’s hospitals as well as on-air appearances in all markets. There was an immersive 5,5k square foot Paw Patrol 2 movie experience in Columbus Circle which ended with a collectible pup tag, photo Opp and Dance PAWty and a gift shop featuring 24 SKUs of PAW Patrol product for purchase. There were lyric videos created for the three original songs featured in the sequel including “Down Like That” by Bryson Tiller, “Bark to the Beat” by McKenna Grace and Blackbear and “Learning to Fly” by Christina Aguilera.
There were also custom games and interactive ads integrated into high impact, brand safe platforms for kids including the popular gaming site Poptropica Jr. which created a mini-island featuring
Megan Thee Stallion settles legal dispute with former record label
Megan Thee Stallion has settled her legal dispute with her former record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment.The Houston rapper had filed a lawsuit against the company back in 2020 claiming that the label was preventing her from releasing new music after she attempted to renegotiate parts of her contract, which the label refused.1501 Certified Entertainment shared a statement to their official Instagram account regarding the dispute that read: “Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment are pleased to announce that they have mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences. As part of the arrangement, both parties have agreed to amicably part ways.”Carl Crawford, the president of 1501 Certified Entertainment also added: “All of us at 1501 wish Megan the very best in her life and career.”During an Instagram live video back in 2020, the rapper said that she “didn’t really know what was in [her] contract” when she first signed it, adding: “I was young.
Britney Spears admits past infidelity with Wade Robson while she was dating Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears, who has been at the center of media attention and controversies for years, is about to release her new memoir, “The Woman In Me,” in which she candidly addresses a long-standing rumor about her infidelity with choreographer Wade Robson during her relationship with former boyfriend, Justin Timberlake. This revelation has brought a wave of interest and discussion as fans and media eagerly anticipate the book’s release on October 24.
Megan Thee Stallion Settles Legal Feud With 1501 Certified Entertainment Over Contract Disputes
Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Just a week after telling fans that she’s funding her own music career on Instagram Live, Megan Thee Stallion has officially settled her prolonged legal battle with her former label 1501 Certified Entertainment. The two entities “mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences,” and will “amicably part ways.” Specifics on the deal are being kept under wraps.
‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Getting Ready For Second Best Debut At The Fall Box Office With Around $40M – Early Look
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s an eyebrow raiser in the wake of a zany box office season turned upside down by the actors strike, and ruled by Taylor Swift: Universal/Blumhouse‘s feature take of videogame, Five Nights at Freddy’s, is shaping up for an opening around $40M. That would be the second-best opening at the fall box office YTD after Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour‘s $92.8M start. The pic hits theaters and Peacock on Oct. 27.
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Among Broadway’s Top Earners, Has Priciest Ticket – Broadway Box Office
Merrily We Roll Along, the Sondheim revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, cemented its place among Broadway’s top earners during its opening week, grossing $1,706,962, filling all seats at the Hudson and securing the highest average ticket price with $220.88.
Channel 4 Takes Another JFK Doc; RTL Buys ‘Maxima’; Binge Opens ‘Billion Dollar Playground’ — Mipcom Briefs
Channel 4 Takes Another JFK Doc
Cinema Bosses Singing As Taylor Swift’s Era Tour Movie Opens At Top Of British Box Office
Taylor Swift seems set to do for the UK cinema industry what she has pulled off for the live entertainment industry, ie provide a much-needed cash injection.
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Vincenzo Gualtieri: How to Watch the Top Rank Boxing Fight Online
Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a big weekend for boxing fans, with two big bouts scheduled for Saturday. While KSI, Tommy Fury, Logan Paul and Dillon Danis have dominated the headlines with what’s being dubbed the “biggest ever crossover event” (fight streaming on PPV.com), two middleweight titles are up for grabs Saturday as Janibek Alimkhanuly takes on Vincenzo Gualtieri in a middleweight unification clash.
Tragedy as mum finds her baby dead on the sofa while staying overnight with friend
A baby boy died after being found 'unresponsive' on the sofa at a friend's house, an inquest hearing has been told. Tion-Jai Steven Williams was four months old at the time of the tragedy in December last year.
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Scares Up $45M WW Debut; ‘Paw Patrol’ Nears $100M; WB Crosses $2B Overseas For 2023 To Date – International Box Office
Refresh for latest…: Just as it came in lower than hoped for domestically, Universal/Blumhouse/Morgan Creek’s The Exorcist: Believer didn’t fully convert overseas audiences, summoning a $17.9M international box office debut for $45.1M global. The R-rated David Gordon Green-directed reboot/sequel did see some of its 52 launch markets give it a No. 1 start, while in like-for-likes, the bow is above M3GAN, Evil Dead Rise, Scream VI and Smile. (As regards the latter, recall that it legged out with terrific holds, so the comparison may not stick down the line since scores on Believer are not good, and Taylor Swift is on deck.)
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Possess Box Office With $27.5 Million Debut
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “The Exorcist: Believer,” a reboot in the legacy horror franchise, opened atop box office charts despite falling short of expectations. The film, from Universal and Blumhouse, collected $27.2 million from 3,663 North American venues over the weekend, below estimates that were closer to $35 million. “Believer” also opened at the international box office with $17.8 million for a global start of $45.1 million.
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ tops the box office on its opening night
according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The Post called the slasher flick — which stars Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair reprising their roles from the original — “a dud” and “awful.”“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” remained in second place with close to $2.9 million in sales.Kim Kardashian, who voiced the character Delores in the 2021 original, returned for the sequel and this time was joined by her two eldest children North and Saint West, who also lent their voices to characters.“Saw X,” which was in first place last week, came in third, earning $2.4 million. Sci-fi action thriller “The Creator,” which was in the number three spot last week, moved down a notch to fourth with a just over $1.7 million take.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Era’s Tour’ film breaks new box office record
Taylor Swift’s upcoming new ‘Eras’ tour film has broken more box office records this week.The upcoming film will play at ODEON and Vue cinemas across the UK and Europe starting October 13, the same day it is released in US cinemas via AMC. The concert film is expected to be available in more than 100 countries worldwide.Directed by Sam Wrench, the upcoming film is described as a “breathtaking, cinematic view” of Swift’s latest tour, which runs through her biggest hits and rarities across all ten of her studio albums.It’s now been revealed that the film has has already surpassed $100m (£82m) globally in advance ticket sales, with more than a week to go before it hits cinema screens across the world.According to the film’s official distributor, AMC Theatres, this total reflects all showtimes, locations and circuits that will be showing the movie, not just AMC (via The Independent).
‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Breaks Another House Record With $1.5M Gross – Broadway Box Office
Broadway‘s starry Merrily We Roll Along revival had another strong run of previews last week, grossing a hefty $1,471,644 and setting another house record at the Hudson Theatre.
‘PAW Patrol’ Shows Bark At Box Office While ‘The Creator’ And ‘Dumb Money’ Disappoint
After several quiet weeks in movie theaters, four films entered wide release over the weekend. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” came out the top dog, with $23 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
‘Paw Patrol’ Mighty At $46M WW Bow-Wow; ‘The Creator’ Begins With $32M Global; Zhang Yimou’s ‘Under The Light’ Leads China Holiday; ‘Jawan’ Sets New Records – International Box Office
Refresh for latest…: Here we are with a sort of hybrid weekend at the international box office: there were fresh entries from the Hollywood studios, as well as major new titles timed to holiday play in local markets, and a holdover that’s continuing to rack up records.
Box Office: ‘PAW Patrol’ Sequel Wins Weekend With $23 Million Debut, ‘Dumb Money’ Flops With $3.5 Million
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Paramount’s animated sequel “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” topped the box office in its debut, earning a solid $23 million from 3,989 North American locations over the weekend. Those ticket sales were more than enough to rule over the three other new nationwide releases, which could be categorized as the good (Lionsgate’s gruesome “Saw X“), the meh (Disney and New Regency’s sci-fi thriller “The Creator“) and the ugly (Sony’s Game Stop stock-inspired “Dumb Money“). “Saw X” took second place with $18 million, an impressive start for the 10th entry in the long-running horror series.
'PAW Patrol 2,' 'Saw X' & 'The Creator' - Opening Box Office Numbers Revealed!
The numbers are in!
Box Office: ‘PAW Patrol’ Claws Control as ‘Saw’ Rolls to Second, ‘The Creator’ Tapers in Third
J. Kim Murphy There was one key question gripping the box office heading into this weekend: would audiences be PAWing, or would they be Sawing? In a crowded September capper with four new wide releases, Paramount’s “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” looks to come out on top. The animated feature is edging out Lionsgate’s horror entry “Saw X” to lead domestic charts.