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Writethru Wednesday, 9:18AM and 5:43 AM after Tuesday 11:19PM Post: Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ demolished another record Tuesday night. According to finals from Disney, its total gross rose to an estimated $600.9M on Tuesday after posting another $29.5M. The franchise fan favorite dropped a mere 6% from…

UPDATE 11:30 with more information throughout. Sure, everyone knows that the astonishing reach of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on social media is, well, a phenomenon — look below for Albert Brooks’ tweet of the year on Star Wars. But how are other titles at the starting line faring in the online universe? To give some…

The Hateful Eight director now has coast-to-coast cop anger being directed his way after appearing at a NYC rally over the weekend protesting police brutality. Today the Los Angeles Police Protective League joined the NYC's Patrolmen's Benevolent Association in calling for a boycott of Quentin Tarantino's upcoming The…

Even as the first domestic deals begin to trickle out here, the European Film Market kicked off today in Berlin against a uniquely challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop. Currencies are in flux, but the first international market of the year could also be an opportunity for European studios to flex some muscle…

After being prodded by a fan’s question, Quentin Tarantino confirmed that he is moving forward with his feature western The Hateful Eight. The announcement was made at Dynamite Comic’s panel for the Django Unchained-Zorro crossover comic-book.  Everyone in Room 6BCF erupted with cheers. In fielding fan questions…