“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” far surpass box office expectations

[ad_1] “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” far surpass box office expectations – CBS News Watch CBS News Moviegoers descended on cinemas in record numbers this weekend to see “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” The cultural craze, dubbed “Barbenheimer,” fueled a massive weekend at the box office. Nancy Chen has more on the big splash amid the sobering backdrop of … Read more

“Barbie” has biggest opening day of 2023, “Oppenheimer” not far behind

[ad_1] Director Greta Gerwig’s all-pink “Barbie” had a glamorous estimated opening day at the box office Friday, bringing in $70.5 million — the biggest opening for any film in 2023 so far. The massive figure, reported by Variety, beat out June’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” which made $51.8 million on its opening. The number combines … Read more

Director-writer Christopher Nolan on latest masterpiece “Oppenheimer,” Hollywood strike

[ad_1] Director-writer Christopher Nolan on latest masterpiece “Oppenheimer,” Hollywood strike – CBS News Watch CBS News Five-time Oscar nominee Christopher Nolan, whose films include “Dunkirk” and “Tenet,” joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his highly-anticipated new film “Oppenheimer” about a famed scientist who oversaw the development of the first atomic bomb. Be the first to know … Read more

“Oppenheimer” 70mm film reels are 600 pounds — and reach IMAX’s “outer limit” due to the movie’s 3-hour runtime

[ad_1] Director Christopher Nolan recently revealed “Oppenheimer” is his longest film yet. Now, we know just how long the film is — literally. The movie is set to run in 30 IMAX theaters, and the reel of 70mm film is a whopping 11 miles long, Nolan told The Associated Press. It also weighs 600 pounds. … Read more