It turns out that Mufasa had to wait to become king. Disney’s “Lion King” took first place at the domestic box office after finishing behind “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” on its opening weekend. (“Mufasa” claimed the win at the end of 2024 during the five-day holiday period, but “Sonic 3” was very slightly ahead during … Read more
KarachiTo make it easier for pilgrims to deposit Hajj applications, the State Bank of Pakistan, on Thursday, directed 15 designated banks to keep their respective branches open on Saturdays and Sundays across the country. The deadline for submitting Hajj applications with dues for pilgrims wishing to perform Hajj 2025 is December 3, 2024. A statement … Read more
Will “Red One,” a Christmas action comedy in which Dwayne Johnson plays Santa’s security chief, bring a boon to theaters at the box office? The film, produced by Amazon MGM, is targeting $30 million to $35 million from 4,032 locations in its first weekend of release. Independent tracking services are mixed, suggesting that “Red One” … Read more
In 1982, Prince urged everyone to “party like it’s 1999.” Aiming to celebrate somewhere around the middle of that time period, “Weekend in Taipei” is a throwback in the sense that it recalls the modest — if also unforgettable — pleasures of many archetypal action films released at the height of the VCR era. Luc … Read more