‘Blue Beetle’ Has Heroic Streaming Debut, Andy Cohen and Jimmy Fallon to Headline Macy's Parade and ‘Napoleon’ Conquers ‘Wish’ in Tuesday Tix

Melissa Barrera condemns ‘hate and prejudice’ after firing, YA adaptations cash in and Nolan quells rumors he’ll direct next Bond movie [A young Latino man wears a neon blue superhero costume, the blue lit up, with his helmet down, showing his face. There are two antennae sticking up from his shoulders.]( [‘Blue Beetle’ Delivers a Heroic Streaming Debut | Chart]( By Nick Lorenzo Following its disappointing theatrical performance in August, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Blue Beetle” soared to the top of the streaming charts. It became the #1 most-streamed film in the U.S. the weekend of Nov. 17-19 on Whip Media’s Movie Ranker, which is driven by viewership data from TV Time, a consumer app with over 28 million registered global users. The superhero film features “Cobra Kai” star Xolo Maridueña in the titular role of Blue Beetle and is based on the DC character of the same name. It is one of the last installments in the DC Extended Universe, as Warner Bros. announced it would be replaced by the new DC Universe franchise. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon and Questlove]( [Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots to Headline Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Exclusive]( By Kayla Cobb NBC’s annual broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has reliably become a star-studded affair. Jimmy Fallon and the Roots are set to perform during the event, TheWrap has exclusively learned, and several celebrities including Lacey Chabert, Andy Cohen, Leslie Odom Jr., Abigail Spencer and “Good Burger” stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell will make special appearances during the event. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [napoleon-joaquin-phoenix]( ['Napoleon' Conquers 'Wish' With $3 Million at Tuesday Box Office]( By Scott Mendelson In the first round of this year’s Thanksgiving box office battle, the victor was not the Walt Disney Animation film “Wish,” but rather Sony’s R-rated “Napoleon.” However, both films opened with promising pre-release preview earnings, offering hope that both films will achieve measured victories no matter which one “wins” the Wednesday-Sunday weekend crown. Sony’s “Napoleon” began with a boom, earning $3 million in Tuesday preview screenings. That’s higher than the $2 million earned by Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in 2019 and the $1.4 million earned by Ryan Coogler’s “Creed” in 2015. Both of which went on to top $40 million in their respective Wed-Sun Thanksgiving weekend launches. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Melissa Barrera in Scream 6 trailer]( [Melissa Barrera Condemns 'Hate and Prejudice' After 'Scream 7' Firing: 'Silence Is Not an Option for Me']( [Hunger-games-ballad-songbirds-snakes]( [Ignore Readers at Your Peril: YA Adaptations Cash In When They Win Over Book Fans | Chart]( [christopher-nolan]( [Christopher Nolan Shoots Down Rumors He'll Direct the Next Bond Movie: 'Sadly, No']( [Hollywood Strikes Prompt 22% Decline in Combined Ad Spend for Films, TV Shows and Streaming Services]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [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](