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[Jade Bahr]

3 minutes ago, Lilja K said:

 

I'm going to watch it at the cinema and I'll tell you how it is. I'm sure it's still much better than Wicked😁

Pls do!!!! 🙏

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Hollywood Authentic

 

 

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The Puppy Interview

 

 

[Jade Bahr]

 

[Jade Bahr]

Not really surprising considering the waaaaaaaay too high budget.

 

Report: ‘Gladiator II’ Won’t Break Even

Puck’s Scott Mendelson believes, when all is said and done, that Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” which had a $55M opening weekend, will end up grossing less than $450M worldwide. Mendelson believes the film will have a very hard time to break even.

 

Having approved a budget of $250M, Paramount surely expects a more robust theatrical performance in the days ahead, but word of mouth hasn’t been that strong on the film. It’s come to the point where it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Scott’s “Gladiator III” gets quietly shelved.

 

It’s no secret that “Gladiator II” was an expensive production, and despite Scott reiterating that he was actually under budget when shooting wrapped, that $250M budget — confirmed by Deadline, Variety and THR — does stick out like a sore thumb. The film will likely not see big profits just from theatrical earnings, and will have to instead rely on rental and streaming to make its money back.

 

Scott recently mentioned having, so far, written twelve pages for “Gladiator III,” but who actually wants to see that movie? This won’t sadden me one bit, and maybe then Scott will finally get to make the western that he’s been hinting at for a few years now, titled “Freewalkers.”

[Jade Bahr]

Can't believe this is happening @Lilja K 😅

 

‘Gladiator 3' Sets 2026 Shoot in Malta

 

In the latest issue of Production Weekly, there’s an update on Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator III” which apparently is no longer in “active development,” but has now actually set a 2026 shoot in Malta and Morrocco.

It had already been confirmed that a script was being written for “Gladiator III,” and that Paul Mescal would star in it. Last we heard, Scott had bluntly stated that the film was “certainly happening.” He also brushed off claims that “Gladiator II” wasn’t doing well at the box-office; the sequel’s so far made $370M worldwide on a $250M budget.

The “Gladiator III” news could also mean that Scott’s Bee Gees biopic has been potentially shelved. Scott had previously hinted at studio interference having stalled development on the biopic (“I stepped away”).

For now, Scott’s actual next film is the post-apocalyptic sci-fi “The Dog Stars,” which is now looking for a new lead as Paul Mescal just dropped out of the project due to his commitment with Sam Mendes’ Beatles movies. An early 2025 shoot is still being planned for that film.

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On 12/13/2024 at 4:12 PM, Jade Bahr said:

Can't believe this is happening @Lilja K 😅

 

‘Gladiator 3' Sets 2026 Shoot in Malta

 

In the latest issue of Production Weekly, there’s an update on Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator III” which apparently is no longer in “active development,” but has now actually set a 2026 shoot in Malta and Morrocco.

It had already been confirmed that a script was being written for “Gladiator III,” and that Paul Mescal would star in it. Last we heard, Scott had bluntly stated that the film was “certainly happening.” He also brushed off claims that “Gladiator II” wasn’t doing well at the box-office; the sequel’s so far made $370M worldwide on a $250M budget.

The “Gladiator III” news could also mean that Scott’s Bee Gees biopic has been potentially shelved. Scott had previously hinted at studio interference having stalled development on the biopic (“I stepped away”).

For now, Scott’s actual next film is the post-apocalyptic sci-fi “The Dog Stars,” which is now looking for a new lead as Paul Mescal just dropped out of the project due to his commitment with Sam Mendes’ Beatles movies. An early 2025 shoot is still being planned for that film.

 

In this case, it is better for them not to inflate the budget. Gladiator 2 would be fine at the box office, if not the inflated budget. 

[Jade Bahr]

https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/paul-mescal-gladiator-ii-cover-interview