'Mufasa' and 'The Fire Inside' director Barry Jenkins does double duty at the box office
Oscar winner Barry Jenkins kicked off the new year the way he ended the old, with two films — “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “The Fire Inside” — in the top 10 at the box office.
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Ukraine doubles down on Kursk ahead of Trump taking office
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Sonic The Hedgehog Film Franchise Races Past $1 Billion At The Box Office
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China’s box office takings drop by a quarter as viewers turn to streaming
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Viktor Hovland's double-pump driving has returned; here's why he does it
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Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
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