In discussing my choice with Variety at the National Board of Review awards gala recently, I explained that I stood behind my decision to change the title of the sequel. I acknowledged that the original title may have appeared unoriginal, but I believed it was necessary for a fresh start.
The 2018 movie “Den of Thieves,” featuring Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Pablo Schreiber, finally made it to theaters after a long journey of 15 years, navigating through bankruptcy at Relatively Media and numerous other challenges. This potential franchise starter, though receiving mixed reviews, eventually turned into a moderate box office hit, earning more than $80 million on a budget of just $30 million. However, it was the home video market and an enthusiastic social media following that boosted its popularity significantly. Gudegast is thankful for this audience, but he emphasizes that plans for the sequel were already underway before their support.
In the financial year 2024, Tim Cook’s total remuneration package amounted to approximately $74.6 million, as reported in a document submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This was a significant increase from his total pay of $63.2 million in fiscal 2023 and $99.4 million in the year before that.
Pineda shared a series of five posts, including four pictures and one video, on Instagram, showcasing the remnants of her house after it had been destroyed by fire.
In both versions, the main idea remains the same: Pineda posted multiple media items related to the burned-down state of her house on Instagram. However, I’ve attempted to use simpler language and a more conversational tone in the second version.
On January 3rd, Laidman passed away from cancer at a hospice in Simi Valley, as reported by his son, Dan Laidman, to The Hollywood Reporter.