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• 'Elemental' is Setting Disney+ on Fire 🔥

• Mark Wahlberg Reflects 🥃

• Shudder Acquires 'You'll Never Find Me' 🫣

• Netflix's 'The Twits' 🎡

Daily US Box Office: September 17, 2023 💸

'Elemental' is Setting Disney+ on Fire 🔥

Disney and Pixar have hit a home run with their latest animated flick, "Elemental." It's been making some serious waves on Disney+, racking up a whopping 26.4 million views within just five days of its release. To put that in perspective, it's one of the top 10 premieres ever on Disney+. This film, directed by Peter Sohn, has even outperformed "Turning Red" in terms of viewership and is now the champion of Latin American Disney+ movie premieres.

This movie first hit theaters in June and defied expectations. With an "A" CinemaScore and a stellar 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it pulled in over $484 million worldwide. Domestically, it made five times more than its opening weekend, which is pretty rare. Internationally, it really struck a chord, especially in South Korea, where it became Pixar's top-grossing film.

Behind the scenes, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh worked on the script, and it was based on a story by Sohn, Hoberg, Likkel, and Hsueh. The voice cast includes some familiar names like Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, Mason Wertheimer, and Joe Pera. Denise Ream produced it, and Pete Docter served as the executive producer. "Elemental" has truly cast a magical spell on audiences.

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Mark Wahlberg Reflects 🥃

Mark Wahlberg got real about his Hollywood career and what the future holds. At 52, he's thinking about dialing down the acting gig a bit to spend more quality time with his four kids and wife, Rhea Durham.

You might have noticed Mark's been a busy bee with a slew of recent films like "Me Time," "Father Stu," "Uncharted," "Infinite," "Joe Bell," and "Spenser Confidential." He's got more projects lined up too. But all that hard work has him pondering if he can keep up this pace much longer.

Mark emphasized how family and faith are becoming increasingly important to him. He also shared how diving into producing was a way for him to take control of his career. He didn't want to sit around waiting for the likes of Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise to pass on roles. Instead, he actively sought out material he could produce and shape according to his vision.

And speaking of stretching his talents, Mark isn't ruling out the possibility of jumping into the director's chair and collaborating with up-and-coming talent. Beyond Hollywood, he's also busy building his business empire, including his tequila brand, Flecha Azul.

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Shudder Acquires 'You'll Never Find Me' 🫣

Shudder, the favorite streaming destination for horror enthusiasts has secured the rights for an Australian horror thriller titled "You'll Never Find Me." This film, which marks the directorial debut of Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell, is poised to premiere at Fantastic Fest after turning heads at Tribeca earlier.

Bell, Allen, Cowan, and Christine Williams not only crafted the script but also took on producing duties for the film. Emily Gotto, VP of Global Acquisitions at Shudder, couldn't be more thrilled with the acquisition, describing it as a "taut, tense, and twisted two-hander" that will definitely get under your skin.

For the filmmakers, becoming part of the Shudder family is a source of excitement. They firmly believe their movie fits perfectly among all the eerie and sinister content you can find on Shudder, and they're eager to share "You'll Never Find Me" with American and UK audiences next year.

Oh, and by the way, Shudder has more spine-chilling titles lined up for Fantastic Fest, including "Infested," "The Sacrifice Game," "V/H/S/85," and "When Evil Lurks." The deal was orchestrated by Mike Chapman of Blue Finch Films for the filmmakers, with Emily Gotto representing Shudder.

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Netflix's 'The Twits' 🎡

Netflix is really diving into Roald Dahl's magical world, and the latest gem is "The Twits." This one's special because it's Netflix's first animated adaptation from Dahl's treasure trove of stories. Phil Johnston, the mastermind behind "Wreck-It Ralph," is at the helm, and he's co-writing it with Meg Favreau.

Now, let's talk about the Twits. These two are the meanest, smelliest folks you can imagine, and they run the weirdest and most dangerous amusement park on the planet, Twitlandia. But when they start causing trouble in their town, it's up to two brave orphans and a crew of magical animals to outwit the Twits and save their city.

Johnston, the director, has a thing for characters who are, well, not exactly role models. He admits that "The Twits" was his favorite book as a kid, and he loves their terrible tricks, their total lack of personal hygiene, and basically any trait that screams "no human decency." He's all in for this movie because it reminds us that characters like the Twits, who thrive on anger and vengeance, shouldn't come out on top in our world.

This animated delight is set to hit our screens before Taika Waititi's take on "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory," so keep an eye out for it in 2025!

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