On August 29, 2023, here are some global cinema news updates:
"Oppenheimer" topped the global box office. Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer took the top spot at the global box office last weekend, generating revenue of $22.8 million in 41 markets. The film is adapted from the book "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer" by Christopher Robbins. He tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American physicist who led the Manhattan Atomic Bomb Development Project.
"Barbie" has a dazzling revenue in the United States. Barbie generated $55.2 million in revenue at the U.S. box office over the previous weekend, making it the second biggest opening of 2023. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film follows Barbie's journey from her perfect world to the real world.
"Gran Turismo" topped the Japanese box office revenue with "Gran Turismo" at the top of the Japanese box office last weekend, generating revenue of $4.5 million. Featuring Brent Eastwood, Mia Taylor, and Thomas Ian Nicholas in leading roles, the film is based on the popular video game produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Hollywood Strike leads to the postponement of the Emmy Awards The strike started by the Association of Screen Actors - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) delayed the 2023 Emmy Awards, originally scheduled for September 12. This is part of the Representatives' Union's support for the strike aimed at improving working conditions and increasing wages.
Moroccan filmmaker criticizes "Barbie" as a "pink trap" that undermines family values and promotes homosexuality. Ben Attia added that the film portrays women as beautiful and perfect objects, and fails to reflect the true reality of women.
These are some global cinema news updates as of August 29, 2023.