"Batman" starring Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger and Jack Nicholson was released in theatres today in 1989.
BITE-SIZED FACT | The blockbuster grossed over $400 million worldwide and revolutionized the modern superhero film genre.
“Batman Returns” starring Michael Keaton, Christopher Walken, Danny DeVito and Michelle Pfeiffer premiered in theaters today in 1992.
BITE-SIZED FACT | The movie opened to $45.69 million in its first three days, marking the highest-grossing opening weekend in cinematic history up to that point.
On this date in 1998, “The X-Files” starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson debuted in theaters.
BITE-SIZED FACT | The sci-fi thriller grossed over $30 million on its opening weekend and a total of $189.1 million worldwide.
Russell Crowe said that when he was first approached to play Maximus, the script was very poor. It was so bad the producers wouldn’t send it to him in case it put him off. Instead, they just asked him to meet Ridley Scott. Crowe did get his hands on the script though, and didn’t like it. He was going to say no but he was working on The Insider (1999) at the time and its director, Michael Mann, told Crowe he should meet with Scott anyway. Crowe did and said:
“Ridley’s pitch was basically – ‘we’ve got a $100m budget. It’s ancient Rome. You’re playing a General. And you’re being directed by me.’”
Crowe was suitably impressed, and took the part.
Gladiator (2000)
$130 million went into Kingdom of Heaven — but just 45 minutes cut completely changed how audiences perceived the film.
Years later, Ridley Scott's Director's Cut is considered a true masterpiece that the world should have seen from the beginning.
Once dismissed as a box-office flop, Kingdom of Heaven has since been rediscovered as one of the greatest historical epics of its era—a cinematic comeback few films can match.
Gene Kelly filmed the famous rain sequence in Singin’ in the Rain while sick with a high fever, yet the scene still feels effortless. That contrast is part of what makes it legendary: behind one of cinema’s purest expressions of joy was an exhausting physical performance built on precision, stamina, and complete commitment.
Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
On this date in 1979, “Rocky II” starring Sylvester Stallone premiered in theaters.
BITE-SIZED FACT | The boxing sequel grossed over $200 million globally.
“Gremlins 2: The New Batch” starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates debuted in theaters today in 1990.
BITE-SIZED FACT | The sequel is highly regarded for its fourth-wall-breaking humor.
On this date in 2001, “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” starring Angelina Jolie debuted in theaters.
BITE-SIZED FACT | Based on the iconic video game adventurer, the film grossed nearly $275 million globally.
25 years ago today Lara Croft: #TombRaider starring Angelina Jolie was released in theaters for the first time.
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