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How Much It Needs To Outgross Nicole Kidman’s Last Theatrical Release, Babygirl

How Much It Needs To Outgross Nicole Kidman’s Last Theatrical Release, Babygirl

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Practical Magic 2 Box Office ( Photo Credit – Warner Bros ) The romantic fantasy film, Practical Magic, was released in theaters in 1998. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in the lead roles, it received mixed reviews from critics at that time. However, later, the film gained a cult following among cinephiles. Made on a reported budget of $75 million, the Griffin Dunne-directed feature grossed $94.4 million at the global box office, according to Box Office Mojo. These figures suggest that the first film wasn’t able to cross its estimated box office break-even point of $187.5 million, based on the 2.5x multiplier rule. And now, its sequel, Practical Magic 2, is slated for a U.S. theatrical release on September 11, 2026. Based on Alice Hoffman’s 2021 book The Book of Magic, the film will aim not only to surpass its predecessor at the worldwide box office but also to generate a theatrical surplus. Now, let’s take a look at how much the sequel would need to earn to outgross the last theatrical release starring …

Box Office: Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl sets streaming debut after a strong theatrical run and critical acclaim

Box Office: Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl sets streaming debut after a strong theatrical run and critical acclaim

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Nicole Kidman’s latest film, Babygirl, is heading to streaming following an impressive theatrical run. The erotic thriller, written, directed, and produced by Halina Reijn, will be available on Max starting April 25. Premiering at the 81st Venice Film Festival in August 2024, the film quickly became one of the year’s most talked-about offerings. Kidman’s performance earned her the prestigious Best Actress accolade, which Reijn collected on her behalf because the actress had to rush back home following her mother’s sudden demise. The film was then screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September before opening in theaters worldwide on Christmas Day. The story follows Kidman’s character, a high-powered CEO who risks both her personal and professional life when she initiates an affair with the intern under her mentorship. The latter character is played by Harris Dickinson. The film also stars Sophie Wilde and Antonio Banderas in pivotal roles. With a production budget of USD 20 million, Babygirl proved to be a commercial success, grossing an estimated USD 63.8 million globally. Out of this figure, …

Silsila to Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna; Top 7 movies that explores complexities of extramarital affairs

Silsila to Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna; Top 7 movies that explores complexities of extramarital affairs

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Babygirl review: Nicole Kidman is a marvel in dark, sexy psychodrama of female desire | Hollywood

Babygirl review: Nicole Kidman is a marvel in dark, sexy psychodrama of female desire | Hollywood

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Even after decades of television and film roles, Nicole Kidman continues to surprise and urge her viewers to take a second look. The actor further claims her stake as one of the most adventurous and fearless actors of her generation with her latest turn in Babygirl. Written and directed by Halina Reijn, this is a film that rises to the occasion because of the sublime gifts of the actor- who bares all, physically and emotionally, to play a woman entangled in an illicit affair with a young man at her workplace. It is sexy, dangerous and darkly funny, and Kidman makes it worth watching every second. (Also read: Ahead of Babygirl, watch Birth: Another Nicole Kidman entry that debuted at Venice Film Festival) Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in a still from Babygirl. The premise Nicole stars as Romy, a highly successful businesswoman who has a perfect life from the outside. Juggling between her Manhattan apartment and a bungalow outside the city, she seems to have it all. She is a devoted mother to her …

Why Was Babygirl Director Worried After Casting Nicole Kidman As Lead? Halina Reijn Says ‘How Are We…’

Why Was Babygirl Director Worried After Casting Nicole Kidman As Lead? Halina Reijn Says ‘How Are We…’

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Nicole Kidman notoriously starred as the lead in Halina Reijn’s erotic thriller Babygirl and indulged in some explicitly sensual scenes. It turns out that Kidman’s casting in the erotic movie wasn’t just shocking for the viewers but also worrisome for the director. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Reijn recalled the casting process of the film and revealed why she was terrified after the Oscar winner signed on to the project. She recalled that instead of being happy about Kidman joining the project, she woke up the next morning feeling panicked. The Big Little Lies actress plays a high-powered CEO, Romy, who starts a torrid affair with a younger intern played by Harris Dickinson. “I thought, ‘How are we ever going to find someone who can be her equal, much less dominate her?’” Reijn said about the actress. However, after watching certain projects of Dickinson, including Triangle of Sadness and Beach Rats, the filmmaker recognized that the actor had what the character needed — to hold his ground against Kidman. “The boy and the man in …

Sex not serious? Oscars 2025’s biggest snubs are all high on heat: Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl to Zendaya’s Challengers

Sex not serious? Oscars 2025’s biggest snubs are all high on heat: Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl to Zendaya’s Challengers

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Jan 24, 2025 10:37 PM IST With what a hot favourite Nicole Kidman is in the awards circuit, is Babygirl’s Oscars snub indicative of a larger pattern at what the Academy deems fit? Cinema is art. And art is all-encompassing. Sex is a part of it, to the delight of some and the dismay of others. Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl to Zendaya’s Challengers: Is sex not serious enough for the Academy? Oscars 2025 snub trends definitely indicate so In what is easily among the biggest nights for Hollywood (and beyond), and outpouring of loved-up (or not) spice on screen seems to be have given a royal boot by the Academy. So is this a pattern indicative of the high and might’s stance on sexual abundance on-screen? Or were the roulette of Oscar nominations contenders from the genre just not up to the mark this year? Which is it? Here are our case studies to consider. Babygirl Nicole Kidman is the moment. No matter the film, no matter the context, no matter the performance. How then, did …

Babygirl Director Halina Reijn Praises Intimacy Coordinator For Helping Achieve ‘Extreme’ Scenes In The Movie

Babygirl Director Halina Reijn Praises Intimacy Coordinator For Helping Achieve ‘Extreme’ Scenes In The Movie

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Babygirl is being praised for its compelling story, the flawless acting of Nicole Kidman, and the meticulous attention to detail—all thanks to the film’s intimacy coordinator, according to its director, Halina Reijn. The film, an erotic workplace thriller from A24, explores the unusual relationship between a CEO and an intern, a dynamic rarely witnessed in real life. A significant part of the story, especially its “extreme scenes,” was brought to life by Lizzy Talbot, the movie’s intimacy coordinator. In a recent interview with IndieWire, Halina Reijn opened up about the importance of intimacy coordination, stating, “You can get more extreme sex scenes that look way more risky than when you’re thinking, ‘No, let the actresses figure it out themselves.’” She went on to explain that this outdated approach to depicting sexuality is something she strongly opposes, adding, “I really am against it.” The filmmaker also criticized those who dismiss the need for intimacy coordinators, saying, “I’m also against people who say, ‘No, my actors didn’t want an intimacy coordinator.’” Halina Reijn stated that the presence …

Babygirl Director Halina Reijn Says THIS ‘Sensual’ Nicole Kidman Scene From The Film Happened To Her In Real Life

Babygirl Director Halina Reijn Says THIS ‘Sensual’ Nicole Kidman Scene From The Film Happened To Her In Real Life

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It’s true when they say life imitates art, and Babygirl director Halina Rejin would second this philosophy! Although the erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman is a work of fiction, one particular scene in the film is inspired by Rejin’s first-hand experience.  Speaking to W magazine, she revealed that the sensual scene in which Kidman’s character Romy drinks a tall glass of milk in one go happened to her in real life. While hanging out at a bar, Romy, a high-powered CEO and “perfect” wife and mother, is strangely sent a glass of milk by male intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson).  Given the sexual tension between the lead characters, Romy accepts the drink and chugs it while making direct eye contact with her younger employee. Rejin told the outlet that a similar incident happened to her when she was in her 30s and an actor “way, way younger” than her sent her a glass of milk at a bar.   “I drank it, and he just walked out,” she recalled. “I thought, ‘How does this guy get the …

‘It’s About Monogamy’: Babygirl Director Says Film Could Be An Extention Of Nicole Kidman’s Character In Eyes Wide Shut

‘It’s About Monogamy’: Babygirl Director Says Film Could Be An Extention Of Nicole Kidman’s Character In Eyes Wide Shut

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Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sex and nudity If Nicole Kidman starring in the erotic thriller Babygirl wasn’t surprising enough, writer-director Halina Reijn revealed that it might be a continuation of a role previously played by the actress. It was none other than Alice Harford from the 1999 thriller mystery film Eyes Wide Shut.  In the Stanley Kubrick film, Kidman’s character Alice tells her husband William (Tom Cruise) about a sexual fantasy she had about a man they saw while vacationing together. In the aftermath, Cruise’s character goes into a spiral involving sex cults and murder.  However, Alice never acted on her fantasy which was something that left Reijn curious to explore, hence she ideated Babygirl. Comparing both the films, the director pointed out how they have a similar theme of monogamy.  “It’s about marriage; it’s about monogamy. What is monogamy and can you possess someone else or do you have to set them free?” she told Entertainment Weekly. In Eyes Wide Shut, even though it was Kidman’s character who had the fantasy, …

Nicole Kidman is not ready for memes on erotic drama Babygirl: ‘I may be terribly upset’ | Hollywood

Nicole Kidman is not ready for memes on erotic drama Babygirl: ‘I may be terribly upset’ | Hollywood

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Dec 05, 2024 10:04 AM IST Nicole Kidman is bracing for the release of her upcoming erotic drama Babygirl, and how the internet reacts to the scenes in the film. Nicole Kidman takes on the most challenging role of her career in Babygirl. The actor is receiving a lot of award season attention for her performance in the erotic drama, and was also declared the Best Actress at the National Board of Review awards. But if there’s anything that might bother Nicole about the film, it will be the memes that will emerge once the film releases in theatres later this month during Christmas. (Also read: Nicole Kidman determined to reconnect with kids she shares with ex-husband Tom Cruise: Report) Nicole Kidman in a still from Babygirl. What Nicole said During a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, when Nicole was asked whether she finds it to be a compliment when she is memed, she said: “Of course. You’ve got to let go and be able to make fun of yourself. It’s very much an …