All articles by Charles Gant – Page 13
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News‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ nudges $1.9bn at global box office; ‘M3GAN’ races to $90m
The ‘Avatar’ sequel is now closing in on ’Spider-Man: No Way Home’.
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FeaturesRam Bergman, Daniel Craig unravel the secrets of ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’: “It felt more risky”
”You’re following a movie that’s very popular and very beloved. The first one, there’s no expectation, it came out of nowhere.”
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FeaturesIn profile: the 2023 Oscar and Bafta documentary contenders
The documentary chapter of the US Academy has reduced the vast field of non-fiction contenders to just 15 films. Screen assesses the titles now competing to be among the five Oscar nominees — and ultimately to win the prize.
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FeaturesFour talking points for the UK film industry in 2023
Significant change at the BFI, UK festivals face uncertain times, and a pivotal year for the UK box office.
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NewsNine talking points for the global film industry in 2023
The global box office decline, changing priorities for US streamers and the emergence of international mega-players.
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News‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ hits $1.7bn at global box office; ‘M3GAN’ posts $40m weekend session
‘Avatar 2’ adds $178m in a strong fourth weekend and has become the highest-grossing film released in 2022.
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NewsFive talking points from the Bafta 2023 longlists
Screen’s analysis of the 2023 Bafta Film Awards longlists, which have been unveiled following the first round of voting.
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News‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ hits $1.38bn at global box office after three weeks
‘Puss In Boots 2’ stomps way to $130m.
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FeaturesNina Gold breaks down casting of ‘The Wonder’, ‘Empire Of Light’ and ‘Catherine Called Birdy’
Nina Gold has cast three strong contenders competing for film awards this year. The UK casting director talks to Screen about actor choices on those titles and her approach to the highly collaborative profession
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NewsScreen’s guide to the 2023 international feature Oscar shortlist
Europe is less dominant this year, with Asia, Latin America and Africa represented.
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Features‘Living’ team talk Bill Nighy, positivity and how they nabbed ‘Ikiru’ rights
In converting Japanese film Ikiru to UK drama Living, director Oliver Hermanus, screenwriter Kazuo Ishiguro and producer Stephen Woolley were able to add a note of positivity and optimism — as they explain to Screen.
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FeaturesBaftas 2023: which titles are in the running for outstanding British film?
With 10 nominees, the category always presents a fascinating snapshot of UK film.
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News‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ storms global box office with $441.6m opening
‘Avatar’ sequel is the highest opening of the pandemic era in key markets France, Germany and India.
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FeaturesWhy Baz Luhrmann chose to make an Elvis biopic: "He is an amazing canvas"
”Elvis is an amazing canvas because he’s there at the crossroads of culture in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, for the good, the bad and the ugly.”
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News‘Puss In Boots 2’ is top new title at global box office in flat pre-‘Avatar’ weekend
’Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ was the only new release to enter the top 10, taking $8.5m.
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Features10 foreign-language performances to tempt awards voters
Charles Gant gives a rundown of the non-English language performances in good standing for awards success.
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FeaturesWho are the early Oscar and Bafta frontrunners in the acting categories? (2023 edition)
Charles Gant assesses this year’s field for leading and supporting roles.
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News‘Violent Night’ kicks up $20m global box office debut; ‘Black Panther 2’ passes $730m
Festive action comedy made a promising start for distributor Universal Pictures, landing second in the global chart.
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News‘Strange World’ stumbles with $28m global box office debut; ‘Glass Onion’ remains guessing game
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ stays top with $78m session.
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News‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ nears $550m global box office; ‘The Menu’ cooks up $15m debut
’Wakanda Forever’ remained the top non-local film in almost all international markets.