Super Mario Galaxy Movie Sets Record Opening Weekend
The animated sequel, 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' produced by Nintendo and Universal Pictures, achieved the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film, earning $130.9 million over its opening weekend and $190.1 million in its first five days in North America. The film also garnered $182.4 million from 80 international markets, bringing its total debut to approximately $372.5 million, with Mexico leading at $29.1 million. This release marks Illumination CEO Christopher Meledandri's 16th film in 16 years and is the largest debut since 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'.
Ye earns $33 million from two SoFi Stadium shows
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, generated $33 million from two sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with the Friday performance alone earning over $18 million, marking one of the highest-grossing single shows in live music history. This financial success comes as Ye's new album, Bully, is poised to be among the best-selling albums in its debut week, indicating a potential resurgence in his career despite his controversial past and previous distancing from corporate partners.
Yale Center for British Art displays Lucknow scroll
The Yale Center for British Art has unveiled the 37-foot-long Lucknow scroll, a 19th-century Indian artifact, for public viewing for the first time following two years of conservation efforts.
