The Surprise Box Office Hit Last Weekend? A Pottery-Making Cat
As a seasoned moviegoer with a soft spot for quirky films and a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling, I must say that the success of CatVideoFest is nothing short of purr-fectly delightful! It’s not every day that one witnesses a cat-themed compilation reel outperforming some major releases on its opening weekend. The festival’s unique blend of internet feline content and support for animal welfare organizations truly resonates with audiences, making it a must-see event for cat enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
It’s unlikely that J.D. Vance purchased a ticket, but the ninth annual CatVideoFest broke records by selling 281,000 tickets during its Aug. 3 weekend premiere on 106 screens nationwide. Venues like L.A.’s Vidiots played to sold-out crowds. The festival’s organizer, Will Braden, a Chicago-based videographer who has been running the event since 2016, declared it as their biggest opening yet. “It was much larger than we anticipated,” said Braden. Interestingly, when you analyze the data, CatVideoFest outperformed some major releases, such as Harold and the Purple Crayon and Fly Me to the Moon, on a per-screen basis. As more theaters nationwide plan to screen it in the coming weeks, these numbers are expected to rise. However, Braden attributes some of the success to the unexpected publicity the event received due to Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick’s recent derogatory remarks about cats. “He carelessly mobilized the cat enthusiasts. They are numerous, and they enjoy expressing their disapproval towards those who mock cats. I can’t deny that Vance’s comments contributed to our box office.” – JORDAN HOFFMAN
Death Becomes You — Especially in This $10M Coffin
Elan Gale, known for his decade-long work on shows like “The Bachelor” and more recently creating “FBoy Island” and “The GOAT”, surprisingly still has an unaccomplished goal: designing an indestructible coffin. Contrary to what one might think, this isn’t a prank; it’s the HyperCasket, a stainless-steel casket resembling Tesla’s Cybertruck. Despite denying any connection with Elon Musk, the price range for this supposedly indestructible tomb starts at $10,000, escalating to as much as $10 million with additional features like safety belts and a self-burying mechanism (though fully functional implementation may not occur until the end of the century). Gale, aged 40, justifies his investment by saying that in these increasingly scary times, having a guaranteed safe resting place offers the best assurance. Preorders for this unique coffin are now available on titancasket.com, with the first orders being accepted from July 30th. – Paraphrased by AI.
So Long, Fred Segal. Where Do the Clothes Go?
The following time you visit T.J. Maxx or Ross Dress for Less, be sure to inspect the labels carefully. It’s plausible that some of the more unique items on display could actually be originals from Fred Segal, a renowned high-end clothing retailer in Los Angeles. Sadly, Fred Segal closed its last two stores on July 27, bringing an end to a 63-year legacy that once included nine locations in California (and international outlets in Switzerland and Taiwan). The brand was frequently mentioned in trendsetting films and TV shows, such as when Cher requested a “white collarless shirt from Fred Segal” in the movie Clueless because it was her most professional-looking outfit.
Zaz Vaults Over Seine, Lands at Donna Langley’s Fete
If a party-crashing competition were held in Paris as an Olympic event, it’s likely that David Zaslav would win the gold medal. According to our source, after leaving a late-night gathering at his own studio located at the Louvre, Zaslav unexpectedly visited NBCUniversal’s party on the opposite side of the Seine river. His intention was allegedly to attract some talent towards Warner Bros. Discovery. It’s worth noting that his event was already filled with A-list stars such as Tom Cruise, Margot Robbie, and Greta Gerwig, who were reportedly invited for the Olympic celebration. Our source claims that Donna Langley, the chairperson of Universal, was quite irritated by the uninvited visit. However, a representative from Warner Bros. Discovery denies that Zaslav ever left his own party.
Originally published in the August 7 edition of The Hollywood Reporter magazine, you can find more such stories by subscribing here.
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2024-08-07 20:25