The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters. The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” led ticket sales, just edging out the DC Studios movie “Clayface.” Studio estimates on Sunday suggested total earnings might not surpass $63 million, marking it as the third lowest weekend of the year. “You Can See Everything” earned $10.6 million from 2,655 locations in its third weekend. “Clayface” trailed by only $200,684. Laika’s animated film “Wildwood” claimed third place with $7.5 million. Despite the dip, the domestic box office remains up over 17% from last year.
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Liverpool is set to get a new visitor attraction dedicated to The Beatles. Apple Corps Ltd. plans to open an expanded Beatles Story museum in 2028. Its opening will coincide with a quartet of feature films by Sam Mendes about the band. The museum will move to a larger site near the Lime Street train station and feature immersive technology, original artifacts and reconstructions the Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios. The St. Johns Beacon tower nearby will become a "Yellow Submarine"-themed attraction. Surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr support the development. The Beatles' legacy has boosted Liverpool's economy, but experts warn against over-commercialization.
The Halloween-themed episodes of “The Simpsons” have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with the resurrection of Apu. The beloved Indian Kwik-E-Mart operator had not been heard onscreen in almost a decade. Once voiced by Hank Azaria, he's now voiced by Indian American actor Sunil Malhotra. Apu’s surprise return is a remarkable twist to a long-running discourse about the character representing a painful stereotype to some South Asian Americans. Comedian Hari Kondabolu made the 2017 documentary “The Problem With Apu.” He commended “The Simpsons” on bringing Apu back.
This image released by LAIKA Studios shows characters Prue McKeel, voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee, in a scene from the film "Wildwood." (LAIKA Studios via AP)
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Tom Rhys Harries in a scene from "Clayface." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. However, the spotlight is on the Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything,” which made an impressive $15 million from just 855 screens. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the film has received rave reviews and a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, the survival thriller “Whalefall” underperformed, earning $8 million domestically. The weekend's overall ticket sales reached about $101.6 million, marking a 45% increase from last year.
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Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old actor is known for films like “Dog Day Afternoon” and “The Godfather” trilogy. He is the 62nd actor to receive this honor. Pacino expressed his gratitude, saying the work and his fellow actors have been among the greatest joys of his life. He’ll receive the trophy on Feb. 28 at the 33rd annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles. The award also recognizes his humanitarian work, including disaster relief and support for local theater companies. Pacino has been nominated for nine Oscars and has won numerous other awards.
This image released by A24 shows filmmaker Nathan Fielder, left, and Elizabeth Holmes, center, in a scene from "You Can See Everything." (A24 via AP)
This image released by Focus Features shows Daisy Edgar-Jones in a scene from "Sense and Sensibility." (Alex Bailey/Focus Features via AP)