Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

Russell Crowe‘s WWII Drama Nuremberg Becomes a‌ Sony Pictures Classics ⁤Box Office ⁢Record Holder

LOS ANGELES,CA ‍ – Russell Crowe’s historical courtroom drama Nuremberg has achieved a significant milestone,becoming one of the highest-grossing films ⁣ever released by Sony Pictures Classics.‍ The film earned $12.7 million domestically ⁢and $4.1 million internationally, totaling $16.8 million⁢ worldwide, surpassing films like ‌Channing Tatum’s Foxcatcher (2014) in​ the distributor’s rankings. ⁤While the film’s theatrical run is winding down ⁤- currently playing in 540 venues after opening in nearly 2,000 – its financial success⁢ is notable given the ⁤challenges faced in securing distribution ⁣and its limited⁢ visibility.

The⁤ film’s performance is particularly relevant ⁤as ‍awards season approaches, though initial​ oscar buzz surrounding crowe’s portrayal of Hermann Göring ⁤has ⁣tempered due to the ‌shrinking number of‌ theaters showing Nuremberg.⁢ Despite this,the film has garnered positive reception,with a 72% approval rating from critics and a remarkable 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes,according to Collider. This success offers⁣ a boost to Sony ‍Pictures Classics’ specialty film ​portfolio and demonstrates continued audience interest in World‌ war‍ II narratives.

Filming for Nuremberg concluded over a ⁣year ago, with ​the production navigating a lengthy search for a distributor⁣ before ultimately partnering with Sony Pictures Classics for a November 7th release. The film’s⁤ journey highlights the ⁢difficulties independent films can face in reaching a wide audience,⁤ even with a recognizable star like⁤ Crowe.

Crowe remains busy, with ⁤an ⁣upcoming ⁢role in the⁣ reboot of The ⁣Highlander alongside Dave Bautista and Henry Cavill. filming, originally slated to begin in September, was delayed ⁤due⁤ to an injury sustained⁣ by Cavill, but is expected to commence soon. While a premiere date⁢ remains unconfirmed, ‌a 2026 release is considered enterprising given the production⁤ schedule. The project, directed by⁤ John Wick‘s Chad Stahelski, is anticipated to be a ⁤major box office draw due to its high-profile cast.

Prince​ HarryS ‘Late⁣ show’ Appearance Included a Jab at Trump Governance

NEW YORK – During a comedic sketch on The⁣ Late Show with Stephen Colbert ⁤ on November⁤ 29, 2023, Prince⁣ Harry‌ appeared to reference ‌the “No Kings” protests directed ⁤at the trump administration. The prince, participating in a bit where he auditioned for a Hallmark-style Christmas movie role, responded to Colbert’s questioning about why a ​real prince ⁤would seek such a part with the line,⁢ “Really? I hear you elected⁣ a king,” a ‍pointed allusion to the demonstrations against former President Trump’s policies.

The “No Kings”⁤ protests, which took place in cities including ⁣New york, Washington ⁣D.C., Chicago, Miami, and los Angeles, were​ a response to policies perceived as authoritarian ⁢during the Trump ⁤presidency. harry’s remark‌ came after he joked about Americans being “obsessed” with both Christmas movies and royalty. He further quipped⁢ he would‌ “do anything” for the role, including “settle a baseless lawsuit with the White House – all the things you people in TV do,” referencing CBS’s recent settlement with Trump. Colbert responded, “Hey, I didn’t do‌ any of those things,” to which Harry‌ retorted, ⁤”Maybe that’s ‍why ​you’re cancelled,” referencing the announced ⁣end of The Late Show in May 2026.

This appearance marked Harry’s second‌ on The Late Show;⁤ his January​ 2023 promotion of his memoir Spare set ⁣a two-year viewership record. the Duchess of Sussex shared news of the latest appearance on her Instagram story. The couple relocated ⁢to ​California in 2020‌ after stepping ‍back from their roles as senior royals. Other ⁢guests on the November 29th show included actors ⁣Michael Shannon​ and ⁢Jessie​ Buckley.