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VENOM Retains Box Office Crown in Second Weekend
Despite negative reviews from critics, Sony’s Venom has proven to be a box office force to be reckoned with. It earned the biggest October opening in history, and it has held up in the days since. Now, its second weekend estimates are in. Venom grossed an estimated $35.7 million this weekend, retaining the top spot. This is a 55% drop from its opening, which is on par with other modern comic book movies. This brings its domestic total to $142.8 million. Overseas, Venom took in $69.7 million, bringing its international total to $235.3 million. Its combined worldwide gross is now $378.1 million. The movie had a production budget of just…
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VENOM Director Discusses That Mid-Credits Scene, and What It Means for the Sequel
Sony’s Venom movie included plenty of Easter eggs and references to the comics, signaling the studio’s intention to spawn a cinematic universe with its own Marvel characters. And, like most modern comic book movies, this one includes an extra scene during the credits. Technically, Venom has two credit scenes, but – without spoiling – only one of them has to do with this franchise’s future. The scene introduces an iconic Marvel Comics character, and it gives us a good idea of what to expect from the sequel…assuming it happens. [Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS From Venom.] . . . . . . . . . [Final Warning!!!] . . .…
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VENOM Sets New October Record with $80 Million Opening Weekend
Despite negative reception from critics, audiences seem to be more on board with Sony’s Venom. The film, which is intended to launch Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC), has been tracking higher and higher for a big opening weekend. And now, the early estimates are in. Venom opened with $80.3 million this weekend. This easily sets a new record for an October opening, surpassing 2013’s Gravity ($55.7 million). It also comes ahead of Warner Bros.’ A Star Is Born, which too exceeded expectations with $42.9 million. Overseas, Venom took in $125.2 million, bringing its worldwide debut to a whopping $205.5 million. This alone doubles the film’s production budget, and assuming…
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Venom Producer Talks MORBIUS Movie
No matter what your thoughts are about Tom Hardy’s split persona with a massive tongue, it certainly looks the Sony Universe is not hitting the breaks. According to Venom producers Matt Tolmach and the infamous Avi Arad, they say in an interview that Morbius the living vampire is the next project they are putting on the conveyor belt. They also mention that the fans of the living vampire can expect a solid job from the singer turned actor, Jared Leto. Tolmach said: We’re obviously working on Morbius now. That’s sort of next up for us. When asked about Leto’s commitment to the role and if it’s similar to his performance as the Joker,…
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30 Years Later: The Legacy of Venom
There are few Marvel Comics characters that have stood the test of time better than Venom. Originally created as a Spider-Man villain in 1988, he went on to become an antihero. This year, Venom celebrates his 30th anniversary, and a lot is going on this year. The Venom movie is out now, the comics have taken the character into game-changing new territory, and he remains a player in Marvel’s animated work. In this article, we will be revisiting some highlights of Venom’s 30-year history. Technically, the Symbiote was first created in 1984, as it bonded with Peter Parker and gave Spider-Man his iconic black suit. However, it wasn’t until 1988…
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Review: VENOM – A Turd in the Wind
Sony thought it was a good idea to make a Spider-Man world without Spider-Man. That philosophy is terribly flawed. But here at WOBAM Entertainment, we were willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. As Sony hoped to create their own MCU separate from Disney, they pushed forward with Venom. What is this jumbled mess? Is it worth seeing? I’m going to break it all down with some minor spoilers. So, if you don’t want to know anything now is your queue to leave. But if you fancy, we do have a Spider-Man podcast linked below. And feel free to check out more of our 7 Days of Venom here. If…
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FEATURE: What if Captain America Bonded with the Venom Symbiote?
Our 7 Days of Venom rolls along with a What If. Perhaps, one of the greatest What If’s in the entire Marvel Comics canon: what if Captain America bonded with the Venom symbiote? It’s interesting that the topic has only been touched on a few times. In Marvel’s Age of Apocalypse arc, a Venom-Cap appeared in the background of a panel. And in last year’s Venomverse, Captain America was bonded with *a* symbiote, but not the Venom symbiote. Then earlier this year, Funko released a Venom-Cap POP! Vinyl figurine in a What If fashion. When you boil it right down, Venom-Cap is one of those ideas people like to talk…
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VENOM Could Pass $160 Million in Worldwide Opening Weekend
Sony’s Venom is finally hitting theaters this week. Despite predominately negative reviews from critics, the film is still tracking for a strong opening weekend. The latest projection suggests a huge debut across the globe. Venom is currently tracking to open in the $160-175 million range worldwide. This includes a projected $60-65 million domestically. Some analysts even think that the movie could hit $70 million, but that is still TBD. Regardless, anything higher than $55 million would give Venom the biggest October opening weekend in history, surpassing 2013’s Gravity. The film will face competition from the acclaimed A Star is Born, which is currently tracking for a $30 million+ debut but…
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Opinion: Why Venom Should Be the Spider-Man of Sony’s Marvel Universe
No matter if you are in camp “hype” or camp “I hope this bomb,” it does not change the fact that there has been a controversy about this since day one. I’m of course talking about the idea of giving Venom an origin separate to Spider-Man. As a fan of comic books in general, I have to admit that I’m in the camp of why? Why can’t they do that? If anything, I think you could cover some interesting areas with Venom without connecting to a Spider-Man alter ego. Before you attack me with your nuclear bombs, pitchforks or what have you, allow me to explain. With the expected absorption of…
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Comic Review: VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR (1993)
While Venom started out as a villain to Spider-Man, that changed in 1993 with the release of his first solo comic. Venom: Lethal Protector sees Eddie Brock and the Symbiote leave New York to move to San Francisco, where they face a group of super-powered mercenaries. They wind up in the Life Foundation, where they and Spider-Man team up against five other Symbiotes: Scream, Riot, Phage, Lasher, and Agony. It has been said that the Venom movie takes influence from Lethal Protector, and right away, it’s easy to see how. From the Life Foundation’s role to the San Francisco setting to multiple Symbiotes, the two already have a lot in…