‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Earns $2.8 Million on Thursday, Netflix’s ‘Beckham’ May Be Hurt by the Binge Model and Why NBCUniversal Shelled Out $400 Million for ‘Exorcist’ Trilogy

Plus: FTX’s collapse was no accident, Crunchyroll acquires monster sci-fi series and actors demand release of Israeli hostages [‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Earns $2.8 Million at Thursday Box Office]( By Scott Mendelson “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” began what’s expected to be a robust global theatrical release with $2.8 million in Thursday preview screenings. Showings began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening in 2,700 theaters. Hopes are high that the film, which was distributed not by a studio but AMC Theatres, will open above $100 million domestically and $150 million worldwide. We’re still talking about a $20 million concert documentary with minimal marketing, so a profitable run is all but assured. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [david-beckham-netflix-documentary]( [Netflix's 'Beckham' Surged in Initial Demand, but May Be Hurt by the Binge Model | Charts]( By Daniel Quinaud In recent years, streaming platforms — particularly Netflix — have seen a rising demand for niche content, and sports documentaries stand out as they captivate audiences with tales of athletic feats, controversies, determination and the personal journeys of renowned athletes. Netflix’s latest sports documentary is “Beckham,” a docuseries that dives into the life of English football icon David Beckham. It spotlights his career trajectory, challenges, personal relationships, and his rise to celebrity status. In Beckham’s native UK, the documentary has been particularly well-received. Parrot Analytics data shows that in its debut week, “Beckham” became the UK’s most in-demand documentary released on a streaming platform, boasting demand levels 10.3 times higher than the average show. Globally, it secured a spot in the top 10 streaming documentaries. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Exorcist Believer]( [Why NBCUniversal Shelled Out $400 Million for an 'Exorcist' Trilogy | Analysis]( By Scott Mendelson The power of Christ was not all that compelling last weekend when Universal and Blumhouse’s “The Exorcist: Believer” debuted atop the box office with $26.4 million in domestic revenue against a budget of $30 million. But NBCUniversal has a lot more on the line with the David Gordon Green-directed film: In July of 2021, it shelled out $400 million for the rights to “Exorcist” IP. With poor reviews and a C from CinemaScore, Universal may need a miracle to avoid devilish red ink. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [sam-bankman-fried]( [At the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial, It’s Clear FTX’s Collapse Was No Accident]( ["Kaiju No. 8" (Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll)]( [Crunchyroll Acquires Monster Sci-Fi Series 'Kaiju No. 8']( [Gal Gadot, Mandy Moore, Amy Schumer (Photo credit: Getty Images)]( [Gal Gadot, Debra Messing, Mandy Moore and Amy Schumer Demand Release of Israeli Hostages in Joint Letter]( [Sofia Coppola Priscilla]( ['Priscilla' LA Premiere Red Carpet Canceled 'Out of Respect' for World Events]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](