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EXCLUSIVE: When a tentpole works at the global box office, there’s a ripple effect with exhibition partners, not just the studio, bathing in riches. Such is the case for CJ 4DPlex’s Screen X and 4DX auditoriums which can brag that Avatar: The Way of Water, as it clocks $2.1 billion worldwide, is the exhibitor’s highest grossing movie of all-time with $85M.

Earlier this week, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water became the No. 5 highest-grossing movie ever worldwide, and, as expected, has now surfed to the No. 4 position on the all-time chart. In so doing, it leaves Star Wars: The Force Awakens in its wake with nearly $2.075B globally. 

Avatar: The Way Of Water is continuing to break record numbers.The James Cameron helmed Avatar sequel is now the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, making a staggering $2.054 billion at the global box office as per Deadline.It comes after the filmmaker, 68, recently made history as the only director to have three films top $2 billion at worldwide box office.  Big numbers: Avatar: The Way Of Water is now the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, making a staggering $2.054 billion at the global box office; Still from Avatar: The Way of WaterThe long-awaited movie took the spot of Avengers: Infinity War on Thursday, which had earned $2.052 billion globally, after its release in 2018.  The new achievement now gives Cameron three of the top five highest-grossing movies of all time.Cameron's other two films in the illustrious list include the original Avatar (2009), which is number one of all-time, with $2.923B on a $237 million budget, and Titanic (1997), after it raked in 2.195B against a budget of $200 million.  Successful: The long-awaited movie took the spot of Avengers: Infinity War on Thursday; Still from Avatar: The Way of Water The next film to beat is Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens, which made $2.07 billion, after which Avatar will face off with Titanic. The two films sitting on top of the list are Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion), while the original Avatar is in first place.Though it's predicted that the film will beat out Titanic eventually, Paramount is doing a Titanic global rerelease around Valentine's Day.Meanwhile at the domestic box office, the Avatar sequel has made $603 million.  History: The achievement gives filmmaker James Cameron, 68, the distinction of being the only in history

For the first time in a long time, the highest grossing film of the year globally, Avatar: The Way of Water, is nominated for Best Picture at the 95th annual Academy Awards. What’s more, the year’s No. 2 film, Top Gun: Maverick, is also in contention for the top prize at this year’s ceremony.

In the wake of the breathtaking Avatar: The Way of Water soaring past the $2 billion global gross mark, the James Cameron-directed epic scored a best picture nomination, along with noms for production design, sound and visual effects. The snub of Cameron’s monumental achievement in the best director category continues the franchise’s complex relationship with Oscar.

Refresh for latest…: It’s now official, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has become the sixth movie ever to cross the $2B mark worldwide. It is also the filmmaker’s third to hit the milestone, alongside Titanic and the original Avatar.

Horror movie M3GAN has been a such a breakout boxoffice hit, a sequel already has been greenlighted. What’s more, the film’s titular character — an AI doll who kills people while protecting the orphaned girl she was given to by her aunt (Allison Williams) — has become a gay icon.

Suffice it to say that Avatar: The Way of Water commanded the Visual Effects Society’s attention. James Cameron box office-smash sequel scored a record 14 nominations for the 2023 VES Awards, which were announced today.

20th Century Studios' blockbuster sequel Avatar: The Way of Water continues its dominance at the box office, with another big win for the fifth weekend in a row.The highly-anticipated sequel took in an estimated three-day tally of $31.1 million and an estimated four-day holiday weekend total of $38.5 million, via Deadline.The blockbuster sequel shed 295 theaters in its fifth frame, though it had no trouble fending off M3gan, newcomers Plane and House Party and the expanding A Man Called Otto.  Fifth win: 20th Century Studios' blockbuster sequel Avatar: The Way of Water continues its dominance at the box office , with another big win for the fifth weekend in a row M3gan: The blockbuster sequel shed 295 theaters in its fifth frame, though it had no trouble fending off M3gan, newcomers Plane and House Party and the expanding A Man Called OttoAvatar: The Way of Water remained in 4,045 theaters this weekend, with an impressive per-screen average of $9,517.The sequel now taken in $570.3 million domestic, the second highest-grossing movie of 2022 behind just Top Gun: Maverick ($718.7 million). Avatar: The Way of Water has also crossed the $1.9 billion global threshold, with the $2 billion mark just around the corner.

Refresh for latest…: James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water continues to outdo itself having crossed $1.8B globally and reaching nearly $1.9B at the worldwide box office through this weekend.

A certified whirlwind. Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage were married for less than six months before calling it quits — but their relationship still draws attention.

The ICG Publicists Guild today revealed the six nominees for its 2023 Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaigns, which include the teams behind last year’s two biggest movies.

The Costume Designers Guild has unwrapped the nominees for its 25th anniversary CDG Awards next month. See the full list below.

Andie MacDowell wowed at the premiere of her new Hallmark series The Way Home.The acting icon, who has been proudly flaunting her silver tresses as of late, worked her natural hair color and a beaded suit as she attended the series premiere in New York on Wednesday.  The upcoming show chronicles three generations of a family after one woman reunites with her mother following a years-long estrangement. Looking good! Andie MacDowell wowed in a chic black suit as she attended the premiere of her new Hallmark series The Way HomeAndie, 64, rocked a head full of fresh ringlets, a slouchy off-white turtleneck, and classic black high heels.The Groundhog Day star looked radiant with a dashing of rosy blush, fresh slick of lip gloss, and a smoky eye for a touch of drama.

Hear that? It’s the Cinema Audio Society’s nominations for its 2023 CAS Awards, which celebrate excellence in sound mixing for film and TV. See the list below.

Refresh for latest…: That was fast. Coming out of its fourth weekend of release, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has topped $1.7B globally and become the No. 7 biggest movie of all time worldwide.

James Cameron believes Avatar: The Way of Water will break even, and is confident Disney will proceed with the sequels.

Avatar: The Way Of Water has officially become the highest-grossing film of 2022.The James Cameron–directed sequel surpassed the former champion, the monster hit Top Gun: Maverick, following the latest box office totals from Wednesday, according to Deadline.The mostly computer-generated film has already made more than $1.5 billion globally total since its debut in theaters on December 16.Top Gun: Maverick grossed $1.49 billion during its lengthy theatrical run, which Avatar 2 is likely to mimic, and the Tom Cruise–starring movie broke streaming records on Paramount+ after it debuted on the service on December 22. New champion: Avatar: The Way Of Water (pictured) passed Top Gun: Maverick on Wednesday, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2022, according to DeadlineWednesday's impressive update also signaled that Avatar: The Way Of Water had become the tenth highest-grossing film of all time after passing Furious 7.The outlet added that the film will likely move up to the number nine slot on Thursday as it passes the first Avengers film.

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has now officially, and as projected, crossed the $1 billion mark at the international box office with Tuesday’s grosses included. What’s more for this 20th Century Studios/Disney juggernaut, at $1,482.5M worldwide through Tuesday, the epic sci-fi sequel is next on its way to yet another milestone and will top $1.5B global when today’s numbers are factored. In doing so, it will become the No. 1 worldwide release of 2022, surpassing Top Gun: Maverick’s $1.489B.

Avatar: The Way of Water continued to dominate at the box office this weekend, according to Deadline.The movie brought in $186.7 million from 52 international markets over the weekend. Its weekend performance brought the total up to $1.379 billion worldwide.The highly-anticipated Avatar sequel officially passed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 for 15th place on the all-time list.  Doing well: Avatar: The Way of Water continued to dominate at the box office this weekend, according to DeadlineThe movie made a huge jump in China over the weekend with a 42% jump from the previous weekend.  The top three foreign markets for the movie are: China with $152.8 million, $95.1 million in France and $74.9 million in South Korea. While Avatar: The Way of Water is far and away the biggest movie of the season, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has done well over the past two weeks since coming out on Christmas.  Hundreds of millions: The movie brought in $186.7 million from 52 international markets over the weekend.

Refresh for latest…: James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water rang in the New Year with another $186.7M from 52 international markets for a $1.379B global cume to date. Excluding China, the film rose 4% from last weekend’s Christmas frame offshore (including China it was even with last session). The international box office now stands at an estimated $957M, meaning Way of Water will cross $1B overseas early this week.