Jason Momoa
Jason Momoa Says the Future of ‘Aquaman’ Films Is “Not Looking Too Good”
Jason Momoa may love playing Aquaman, but he is unsure about the future of the DC superhero franchise. The actor recently opened up to Entertainment Tonight about his concerns regarding future installments while promoting Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which arrives in theaters Dec. 22. Addressing reports that the latest movie could be his last […]
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Global Box Office: ‘Wonka’ Wins Weekend With Sweet $43.2M Overseas Opening
Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka provided some much-needed sweetener at the weekend box office, where it placed No. 1 on the global chart in earning $43.2 million from its first 37 overseas markets. That’s a promising start for the Christmas musical, which opens everywhere in North America on Dec. 16 as it continues to roll out across […]
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‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Tracking for Troubled $40M-$50M Christmas Opening
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will face rough seas when swimming into theaters over Christmas as the superhero genre continues to struggle. Hollywood’s major tracking service shows the DC superhero sequel opening to $40 million over the four-day holiday weekend (Dec. 22-Dec. 25), according to sources with access to data compiled by the National Research […]
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‘Aquaman 2’ Sets China Release Date, Will Test Market’s Superhero Fatigue
Could James Wan’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom snap the Hollywood studios’ box-office losing streak in China? Film buffs and analysts will soon find out. The Warner Bros. and DC Studios superhero sequel has been set for release on Dec. 20, two days before it opens in North America, according to mainland Chinese news sites […]
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‘SNL’: Bowen Yang’s Giant Panda Steals Attention From Biden in Cold Open
President Joe Biden faced tough competition for media attention when giant panda Tian Tian joined his press conference during Saturday Night Live’s cold open for this weekend’s Jason Momoa-hosted episode. SNL kicked off its latest installment with a sketch poking fun at Biden’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that included discussion of China’s […]
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Jason Momoa Forgets to Wear Pants in ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo
Jason Momoa can’t be bothered with minor details as he prepares to return as Saturday Night Live host, nearly five years after his first time leading the NBC sketch series. Momoa is set to host SNL for the second time and will be joined by musical guest Tate McRae. The Dune actor made his hosting […]
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Jason Momoa to Host ‘SNL’ Ahead of ‘Aquaman 2’ Release
Jason Momoa is returning to Studio 8H to host Saturday Night Live. The Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star will host the late-night sketch series on Nov. 18. The show will mark Momoa’s second hosting gig on SNL, where he’ll be joined by musical guest Tate McRae. The move comes as Momoa readies to promote […]
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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson Launch Fund to Help Maui Wildfire Victims
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have announced the establishment of a fund to distribute cash directly to families and individuals who were displaced and affected by the devastating wildfires that hit Maui. The People’s Fund of Maui is launching with an initial $10 million donation from Winfrey and Johnson. Every adult resident over the age […]
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Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa to Team for ‘Wrecking Crew’ From ‘Blue Beetle’ Director Ángel Manuel Soto
Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto has lined up another feature: He’s set to helm The Wrecking Crew, an MGM project that is expected to star Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa. Both stars were in talks for the film before the actors strike commenced last month, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Wrecking Crew has a […]
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Maui’s Hospitality Sector Navigates Tourism Messaging After Devastating Fires
“This is the worst disaster that Maui has ever faced, probably that Hawaii has ever faced,” says Maui native Kainoa Horcajo, a Hawaiian cultural advisor and the co-owner of consultancy The Mo’olelo Group. With the death toll reaching 111, and 1,000 people still unaccounted for amid the devastation and destruction, the Maui disaster is officially […]
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Jason Momoa Sternly Warns Tourists to Stay Away From Maui
Jason Momoa has issued a firm warning to anybody still thinking about traveling to Maui for a vacation: Just don’t. The Aquaman star and Native Hawaiian took to Instagram to warn travelers who might be planning to visit the Hawaiian island in the wake of the devastating wildfire that swept through Lahaina this week, killing […]
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Jason Momoa Is “Devastated and Heartbroken” By Maui Wildfires
Jason Momoa is sharing his support for Maui residents as they continue to battle the ongoing deadly wildfires on the island of Maui. “We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and ‘ohana on Maui who been impacted by the recent wildfires,” the Aquaman star and Hawaii native wrote on Instagram Wednesday. He also shared […]
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