Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire exceeded expectations with a $45.2 million debut in North American theaters over the weekend. But reviews of the sequel have been mixed, and it will need much bigger numbers to outperform the first film iand make a profit on its $100 million budget. Dune: Part Two remained strong in second place, earning another $17.6 million to top $574 million globally. Kung Fu Panda 4 dropped to third place with $16.8 million, while another new release, the religious horror film Immaculate, opened with $5.3 million. Mark Wahlberg's dog drama Arthur The King rounded out the top 5 with $4.4 million.
In a heartfelt video message, Catherine, Princess Of Wales, revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer. “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” she said. “The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.” The type and stage of the cancer was not revealed. Kate added that she and Prince William needed time to explain the situation to thier children, and asked for "time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.” The announcement follows rampant speculation about Kate's health and her absence from public view in recent months. Her father-in-law, King Charles, was also recently diagnosed with cancer.
The upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux is set to be a mostly jukebox musical, featuring at least 15 covers of well-known songs. Insiders reveal that it may also include one or two original tracks, possibly from co-star Lady Gaga. While details about the songs and performers are mostly unknown, one is set to be “That’s Entertainment” from the 1953 musical The Band Wagon. It has also been confirmed that Hildur Guðnadóttir, the Oscar-winning composer of the first Joker film, will infuse her haunting music cues into each number. The plot of the film is described as a drama taking place in and around Arkham Asylum. The highly anticipated sequel has a budget nearing $200 million, a significant increase from the original film's $60 million budget. Joker: Folie à Deux is scheduled to premiere on October 4th.