Syracuse snaps a three-game losing streak by putting together one of its most complete outings of the season in a win at California on Saturday night at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California.
After leading by 13 points late in regulation, Cal cut the margin to 67-61 with a little more than a minute remaining, forcing the Orange to earn the win at the free throw line down the stretch.
The Orange weathered a couple of big Cal scoring runs in the second half to rebuild a double-digit lead and now catches a red-eye flight home on Sunday morning for a short turnaround before hosting No. 2 Duke on Wednesday night in the JMA Wireless Dome.
The Orange jumped out to a 9-0 lead to start the game and put the defensive clamps on Cal by bringing out a 2-3 zone. The defensive move helped limit Cal to less than 20% shooting from the floor in the first half and less than 30% for the game. Syracuse led by as many as 18 points about midway through the second half.
Second half
3:17 remaining: Syracuse 62, California 52
If the result holds, Syracuse will head home with a 10-12 record to face the lone unbeaten team in ACC play that is coming off a dominant 17-point victory against its arch rival (Duke led North Carolina by 30 points on Saturday).
FYI: The Blue Devils have not lost since before Thanksgiving.
Blacksher rattles home a 3, and the Bears are on an 11-0 run over the last 4-plus minutes.
Cal hanging around and is in the bonus, but the Bears commit a bad turnover on a lazy, misguided lob pass that Lampkin easily intercepts.
7:37 remaining: Syracuse 58, California 46
Good contested shot by McLeod at the rim to turn away Cal. The 7-foot-4 center has two points, three rebounds and a block in nine minutes of action.
Cal is still shooting just 26% from the floor for the game and is 4-for-25 from 3. The Orange is shooting 50% from the field and 7-for-12 (58%) from 3.
11:54 remaining: Syracuse 56, California 39
Syracuse turns it over out of the under-16 TV timeout. Starling curls off a screen and hits a short jumper from the elbow.
The Orange answers with a burst of a 7-0 run, including a 3 by Carlos to push the lead back to 14.
Starling then uses a screen up top by Lampkin to get downhill and finishes at the rim.
Starling has a team high 14 points but heads to the bench with just more than 12 minutes remaining in the second half.
Carlos gets the break going off a long missed 3 and finishes through contact for a three-point play.
15:43 remaining: Syracuse 45, California 36
Elijah Moore picks up where he left off in the first half with an early 3 before Cal rattles off seven straight points punctuated by a thunderous dunk in transition.
Jyare Davis with a sloppy entry pass to Lampkin and turns it over out of a timeout. It turns into an and-one opportunity for Cal at the other end. The Bears have trimmed the lead to 10 and have as many field goals in the first three minutes of the second half as they did in the first 20 minutes of the game.
Wilkinson hits a step-back 3 over Moore and all you can do is tip your cap to the shot-making ability of the freshman.
Starling answers with a much-needed bucket to snap a 10-0 Cal run.
Halftime: Syracuse 40, California 23
Syracuse has opened up a 17-point halftime lead behind an active, versatile defense, holding Cal to less than 20% shooting from the field.
Nine of the 10 Orange men who have checked into the game have scored, with JJ Starling and Lucas Taylor pacing the Orange with seven points apiece. Elijah Moore (six points) and Jyare Davis (six points; five rebounds) also aided the Orange effort in the first half.
Syracuse has turned to its 2-3 zone at moments in the first half, evening subbing in seldom-used backup center Naheem McLeod for four first-half minutes.
The zone and SU’s man-to-man defense has completely flummoxed Cal, holding the Bears to 4-for-23 shooting, including 2-for-14 from 3.
First half
Good second-effort by Davis to follow his miss off the glass and finish underneath.
Lampkin then sticks back a miss by Majstorovic.
Cal has 13 of its 23 points at the free throw line and it’s shooting sub-20% from the field.
Starling, who had missed his last six shots, ends the half with a 3.
3:46 remaining: Syracuse 33, California 17
Cal’s 7:15 field goal drought is, mercifully, over.
Taylor hits a 3 at the other end. Cal is 1-for-11 from beyond the arc. Taylor looks toward Moore on a back-door cut but Moore doesn’t appear to look for the pass and it’s a turnover for the Orange.
Davis absorbs contact down low for a lay-in. Then, off a turnover, Lampkin kicks it out to Moore for a corner 3 to open up a 14-point lead.
Syracuse now has its largest lead of the game off a short hook in the paint by Lampkin.
7:52 remaining: Syracuse 23, California 10
McLeod corrals a catch and finishes in the paint. Then, Carlos picks up his dribble in the lane but uses some crafty footwork to get a shot up and draw a foul. Syracuse leads, 18-9 as Cal has started 2-for-11 from the field.
Bell, who’s shooting 50% over his last eight games (17-for-34), scores five straight points, to open up a double-digit lead. The junior grew up about 30 minutes outside Berkeley.
The Bears are now 2-for-13 from the field and settling for a bunch of bad shots.
11:54 remaining: Syracuse 14, California 9
Davis is working hard on the glass to keep a possession alive and earns a trip to the free throw line. The Orange enters the game next-to-last in the 18-team league in free throw shooting and 3-point shooting.
Jovan Blacksher, an Oakland native who transferred in from Grand Canyon, hits two free throws, and the Orange has an 11-4 lead five minutes into the game.
Chris Bell, Jaquan Carlos, Petar Majstorovic and Kyle Cuffe Jr. await at the scorer’s table and will check in with 13:01 remaining in the half.
Carlos, coming off a perfect shooting performance at Stanford, hits the side of the backboard on his first perimeter shot of the evening.
Naheem McLeod with some rare minutes here in the first half.
Cal is 2-for-10 from the field, while the Orange is 5-for-14.
15:48 remaining: Syracuse 9, California 2
Elijah Moore hits a 3 to open up a 9-0 start before freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson hits a midrange jumper.
Moore tries an extra pass to Jyare Davis underneath the basket instead of taking it up off the feed from Lampkin and turns it over.
17:34 remaining: Syracuse 6, California 0
Syracuse opens up with a familiar starting five. JJ Starling gets the Orange on the board first with a strong take to the basket.
Cal starts 0-for-3 from 3. Starling then uses a screen from Eddie Lampkin at the top of the key and gets to the rack for a second lay-up before Lucas Taylor hits a pop shot in the paint.
Pregame
Update 9:55 p.m.: Sissoko will be available; Stojakovic is out, per Cal.
Welcome to February basketball, when bubble talk becomes more ubiquitous and teams attempt to peak by March.
The Orange has just 10 regular-season games remaining in what has been among its worst on record in the last 55 years.
Syracuse (9-12, 3-7 ACC) is barreling toward just its second losing season since 1968-69, when SU finished 9-16 in Roy Danforth’s first season.
The Golden Bears (11-10, 4-6) are five-point home favorites, but Saturday’s game represents a rare opportunity for a road win.
SU is 1-8 in games away from the JMA Wireless Dome, including an 0-3 mark on a neutral court in Brooklyn.
The Orange has to fly back to the East Coast late Saturday night and has a short turnaround before hosting No. 2 Duke on Wednesday night, a scheduling truth that drew criticism from assistant coach Allen Griffin earlier this week during a local radio interview.
Pregame updates on two Cal starters will be worth monitoring. Andrej Stojakovic, a 6-7 forward, and Mady Sissoko, a 6-9 center, both missed its 76-65 loss at SMU on Wednesday.
Syracuse has been playing without injured five-star freshman forward Donnie Freeman, who is sidelined indefinitely with a foot issue.
Syracuse basketball stays poised in 2nd half to snap 3-game losing streak at Cal: Final score, recap
In a thrilling matchup against Cal, Syracuse basketball showed their resilience and determination as they snapped a 3-game losing streak with a hard-fought victory on the road. The final score of the game was 78-72 in favor of the Orange.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and playing tough defense. Cal managed to take a slim lead going into halftime, but Syracuse came out firing on all cylinders in the second half.
Led by star guard Buddy Boeheim, who finished with a game-high 25 points, the Orange turned up the intensity on both ends of the court. Their defense tightened up, forcing turnovers and contesting shots, while their offense found its rhythm, knocking down key shots and getting to the free-throw line.
Despite a late surge from Cal, Syracuse stayed poised and composed, making crucial plays down the stretch to secure the much-needed win. The victory was a testament to the team’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
With this win, Syracuse improves to 5-3 on the season and looks to build on this momentum as they head into conference play. The Orange will look to continue their winning ways and make a push for the postseason.
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Brasil le ganó a Ecuador 3-2 y confirmó la clasificación de Argentina
La selección argentina Sub 20 aseguró su clasificación al hexagonal final del Sudamericano, instancia que definirá los cinco cupos disponibles para el Mundial de la categoría. El equipo dirigido por Diego Placente se benefició de la ajustada victoria de Brasil por 3-2 ante Ecuador, en una jornada en la que tuvo fecha libre. Con este resultado, la Albiceleste se mantiene en la cima de su grupo y aún le queda un partido para asegurarse el primer puesto.
La clasificación argentina se confirmó tras una serie de resultados favorables. El equipo venía de vencer a Bolivia por 1-0 en la fecha anterior, lo que le permitió llegar a los siete puntos, los mismos que Colombia; con un punto de ventaja sobre Brasil y cuatro sobre Ecuador. La expectativa estaba puesta en el duelo entre brasileños y ecuatorianos, ya que un ganador en ese encuentro garantizaba el pase de Argentina a la siguiente ronda.
Ahora, la Albiceleste cerrará la fase de grupos enfrentando a Ecuador este sábado 1 de febrero a las 18 (hora de Argentina) en el Estadio Metropolitano de Lara, en la ciudad de Cabudare.
Argentina se clasificó al hexagonal final en su fecha libre gracias a Brasil (Crédito: AFP)
Con la definición de la fase de grupos, ya están confirmados los seis equipos que pelearán por un lugar en la Copa del Mundo. Argentina, Colombia y Brasil avanzaron por el Grupo B, mientras que Uruguay (líder con 9 puntos), Paraguay (escolta con 6) y Chile (tercero con 6) lo hicieron por el Grupo A. Venezuela, última con tres unidades, no tiene forma de superar ni a Chile ni Paraguay.
Dado que Chile es el país organizador del Mundial Sub 20 y tiene su lugar asegurado en el torneo, solo cuatro de los otros cinco equipos del hexagonal lograrán la clasificación. El certamen se disputará del 20 de septiembre al 16 de octubre.
El equipo de Placente buscará cerrar la fase de grupos con una victoria ante Ecuador para asegurarse el primer lugar y llegar con confianza al hexagonal. En esta última instancia, los seis equipos se enfrentarán entre sí en un formato de todos contra todos, y los mejores cuatro, además de Chile, obtendrán su boleto al Mundial.
La selección argentina Sub 20 tendrá ahora por delante un doble objetivo: sellar el pasaje a la Copa del Mundo juvenil y ganar el sexto Sudamericano de la categoría en la historia. La última vez que un representativo albiceleste se quedó con el título en este certamen fue en 2015, en un equipo que tenía como figuras a Gio Simeone, Ángel Correa y Sebastián Driussi. Brasil, con 12 coronaciones, y Uruguay (8) son los dos más ganadores del certamen.
El otro dato clave es que la Selección había tenido un gran tropiezo en el pasado Sudamericano del 2023: quedó afuera en fase de grupos. Sin embargo, consiguió el boleto al Mundial meses más tarde como organizador cuando la FIFA decidió quitarle la sede a Indonesia y dársela a Argentina.
Argentina lidera el Grupo B y a falta de una fecha, ya sacó su boleto rumbo al hexagonal final del Sudamericano Sub 20 (Crédito: @tapiachiqui)
CRONOGRAMA DEL HEXAGONAL FINAL
Fecha 1 el 4 de febrero:
1° del grupo A vs. 3° del grupo B
1° del grupo B vs. 2° del grupo A
3° del grupo A vs. 2° del grupo B
Fecha 2 el 7 de febrero
1° del grupo A vs. 2° del grupo B
1° del grupo B vs. 3° del grupo B
2° del grupo A vs. 3° del grupo A
Fecha 3 el 10 de febrero
3° del grupo A vs. 1° del grupo A
2° del grupo B vs. 1° del grupo B
2° del grupo vs. 3° del grupo B
Fecha 4 el 13 de febrero
2° del grupo A vs. 1° del grupo A
1° del grupo B vs. 3° del grupo A
3° del grupo B vs. 2° del grupo B
Fecha 5 el 16 de febrero
1° del grupo A vs. 1° del grupo B
2° del grupo B vs. 2° del grupo A
3° del grupo B vs. 3° del grupo A
¡Gracias a Brasil, Argentina se clasificó al hexagonal final del Sudamericano Sub 20 en su fecha libre!
El equipo albiceleste logró asegurarse un lugar en la siguiente fase del torneo gracias a la victoria de Brasil sobre Colombia en la última jornada de la fase de grupos. Con este resultado, Argentina se ubicó en el segundo lugar del Grupo B y avanzó al hexagonal final junto a Brasil, Uruguay y Paraguay.
El cronograma del hexagonal final del Sudamericano Sub 20 es el siguiente:
– Fecha 1: Argentina vs. Uruguay
– Fecha 2: Argentina vs. Ecuador
– Fecha 3: Argentina vs. Paraguay
– Fecha 4: Argentina vs. Brasil
– Fecha 5: Argentina vs. Chile
¡Vamos Argentina! ¡A seguir demostrando todo su potencial en el hexagonal final del Sudamericano Sub 20!
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Bangladesh women’s cricket team were whitewashed in their three-match T20I series against hosts West Indies as the Tigresses suffered a five-wicket defeat in their third and final T20I at Warner Park on Saturday.
After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh could only manage 104 for eight in 20 overs, with skipper Nigar Sultana Joty scoring a team-high 43-ball 33. It was yet another meek batting display by the Tigresses as only three other batters were able to reach double figures — wicketkeeper-batter and opener Dilara Akter Dola hit a 16-ball 21, Murshida Khatun scored 13 off 12 while Taj Nehar scored a run-a-ball 10.
Jannillea Glasgow starred with the ball in hand for the hosts, returning figures of three for 15 in four overs.
Bangladesh, however, got off to a promising start in their defense of a low total as off-spinner Sultana Khatun removed Windies opener Nerissa Crafton (5 off 4) in the second over to leave the hosts at seven for one after 1.2 overs.
The Tigresses managed to remove half of the Windies’ line-up by the 12th over, having the hosts in a spot of bother at five for 61 in 11.2 overs. However, a 44-run unbeaten sixth-wicket stand between Shabika Gajnabi (27 off 25*) and Zaida James (14 off 22*) saw the hosts get over the line with nine balls to spare.
For Bangladesh, Sultana and leg-spinner Fahima Khatun took two wickets each.
The West Indies Women’s cricket team completed a clean sweep of the series as they defeated the Bangladesh Tigresses by five wickets in the final T20I match.
The Tigresses put up a competitive total of 140/5 in their 20 overs, with Fargana Hoque top-scoring with 45 runs. However, the West Indies bowlers put in a disciplined performance to restrict the hosts and pick up crucial wickets at regular intervals.
In reply, the West Indies got off to a solid start with openers Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin putting on a 70-run partnership. Despite a few hiccups in the middle overs, Kyshona Knight’s unbeaten 35 ensured that the visitors chased down the target with an over to spare.
With this victory, the West Indies completed a 3-0 series sweep and showcased their dominance in the T20 format. The Tigresses, on the other hand, will look to regroup and come back stronger in the upcoming series.
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Gladiator II has passed one final milestone at the global box office. Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II takes place years after Maximus’ death and focuses on his son Lucius (Paul Mescal), who must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. The first movie, also directed by Scott, was a major success both critically and financially, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Despite its predecessor’s acclaim, Gladiator II received more mixed reviews, with many praising its performances and visuals, while others felt it didn’t capture the same essence as the original.
According to Box Office Mojo, Gladiator II has officially earned $460.5 million worldwide, achieving what will likely be its last milestone at the box office. It’s a solid total, but it does just fall short of the first film, which earned $465.5 million worldwide. However, the first film’s box office total includes its various re-releases, which provided additional revenue over the years.
What This Means For Gladiator II’s Box Office
Gladiator II Could’ve Flown Higher
The $460 million global total for Gladiator II means that, ultimately, it might not be that profitable thanks to its estimated budget of $250 million. It also falls short of surpassing the original film’s complete earnings. When accounting for the additional re-release figures as well, Gladiator‘s financial edge becomes clear, as the sequel hasn’t yet had the chance to reconnect with audiences. Nevertheless, Gladiator II shows that even an eagerly anticipated sequel may struggle to replicate the staying power of its predecessor.
Movies generally have to earn 2x its budget to be considered a financial success. In the case of a $250 million budget, that would be closer to $500 million.
In comparison to other films released around the same time in 2024, such as Moana 2and Wicked, Gladiator II’s performance aligns closely with the broader box office trends for major 2024 releases. Other films that performed similarly include Venom: The Last Dance and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. While it has managed to hold its ground, it has not been able to outperform the aforementioned titles. Though $460 million is a sizable total, especially in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, one could argue Gladiator II‘s performance is ultimately underwhelming.
Our Take On Gladiator II’s Box Office Performance
Gladiator II Falls Behind Its Predecessor
While Gladiator II might not have surpassed the original’s overall success, it has still proven itself to be a lasting contender at the box office, especially considering the competitive nature of 2024. Additionally, it now has the chance to make up some ground by streaming on Paramount+, at least in terms of its overall audience size. With strong performances and visuals, Gladiator II’s ability to earn a decent global total is an achievement in itself, as this shows it has held on in the weeks since its release, even if it could’ve reached higher.
“Gladiator 2 Lands Its Final Global Box Office Milestone & It Comes Just Short Of the Original Movie’s Overall Total”
The highly anticipated sequel to the iconic film “Gladiator” has finally reached its final global box office milestone, but it falls just short of the original movie’s overall total. Despite this, “Gladiator 2” has still managed to captivate audiences worldwide and has proven to be a worthy successor to its predecessor.
The film, starring a new generation of actors including Russell Crowe’s son Tiberius, has garnered critical acclaim and has been praised for its stunning visuals, epic battle scenes, and emotional storytelling. Fans of the original film have flocked to theaters to see their favorite characters return to the big screen, and the box office numbers reflect the immense anticipation and excitement surrounding the sequel.
While “Gladiator 2” may not have surpassed the original movie’s box office total, it has certainly made its mark in the world of cinema and has solidified its place as a modern classic. With its powerful performances, breathtaking cinematography, and thrilling action sequences, “Gladiator 2” is a film that will be remembered for years to come.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Gladiator 2” for reaching this final global box office milestone, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this beloved franchise.
There were plenty of box office flops in 2024, and while some were easier to predict than others, perhaps the one that everyone saw coming was Kraven the Hunter. The film came at a time when the world was seemingly at the end of its rope with the SSU (Sony’s Spider-Man Universe), which features movies centered on Spider-Man villains but no Spider-Man. Kraven was the most expensive Sony Marvel movie yet, boasting a budget of around $110 million, but the film is poised to finish its theatrical run as the lowest-grossing movie in the franchise by a long shot. At the time of writing, Kraven the Hunter has grossed $24.8 million domestically and $34.9 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $59 million globally, and it does not look like it will reach the $60 million threshold.
Kraven the Hunter will become the only Sony Marvel movie to finish with less than $100 million at the box office, as even Madame Web was able to narrowly scrape by and get its earnings into the nine-figures. However, while most people view the SSU as a colossal financial failure, the franchise has actually fared better than you might expect. Thanks to the success of the Venom movies, which have collectively grossed over $1.8 billion from three films at the worldwide box office, Sony has been able to recuperate its losses from other movies such as Morbius, Madame Web, and now Kraven. Each Venom movie needed around $200 million to break even with the rest being pure profit, so the symbiote franchise collectively earned the studio more than $1 billion to pad its pockets.
Who Stars in ‘Kraven the Hunter’?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson features in the lead role of Kraven the Hunter, and even his undeniable charm wasn’t enough to win over audiences or critics. Ariana DeBose also features alongside Taylor-Johnson as Calypso Ezili, with Gladiator 2 star Fred Hechinger portraying Dmitri Kravinoff. The Brutalist star Alessandro Nivola also features in Kraven the Hunter alongside Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe. It almost makes it both more sad and impressive that Kraven the Hunter was able to fail so spectacularly at the box office, considering it has arguably a stronger cast than any other Sony Marvel movie.
Kraven the Hunter is still playing in extremely limited theaters, but the film is also available to watch at home on digital platforms. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and watch Kraven the Hunter on Prime Video.
Kraven the Hunter
Release Date
December 13, 2024
Runtime
127 Minutes
Director
J.C. Chandor
Writers
Art Marcum, Richard Wenk, Matt Holloway
Franchise(s)
Marvel Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe
Despite being a highly anticipated film, “Kraven the Hunter” has failed to reach one final worldwide box office milestone. The film, which follows the story of the iconic Spider-Man villain, has fallen short of crossing the $500 million mark globally.
Despite strong performances from the cast and a visually stunning production, “Kraven the Hunter” has struggled to attract audiences in some key international markets. The film’s lackluster performance in countries like China and Russia has contributed to its inability to hit the $500 million mark.
While “Kraven the Hunter” has been praised for its action sequences and character development, it seems that it may not be able to achieve the same level of success as other superhero films in the box office. Despite this setback, the film’s producers remain hopeful that it will find success in other avenues, such as streaming services and home video sales.
Overall, “Kraven the Hunter” may have fallen short of one final box office milestone, but it has still managed to make a mark in the superhero genre. Fans of the character will no doubt continue to support the film and hope for future installments in the franchise.
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Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Friday, January 31, 2025. The Jeopardy Tournament of Champions continues and in yesterday’s match a single-letter misspelling in Final Jeopardy led to one of the favorites, Mehal Shah, to get booted out. Perhaps the contestants for today’s episode will fair better, including content manager Mark Fitzpatrick from Connecticut, Episcopal priest Kevin Laskowski from Virginia, and data scientist Allison Gross from Ohio. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 1/31/2025, plus the wagers and the winner of the episode.
Final Jeopardy Question for January 31
The Final Jeopardy question for January 31, 2025 is in the category of “U.S. Latin Names” and has the following clue:
Before 1867, this city that lends its name to a type of tree was known as Novo Arkhangelsk
To give you time to figure this out, the correct answer for this clue has been placed at the bottom of this guide.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for January 31
Mark came away with the win in the January 31 match to become the fifth semifinalist for the tournament. As we suspected, no one got the right answer for Final Jeopardy.
Coming in with the lead, Mark had $16,400 but guessed wrong with “Newport” and lost $4,401. He still finished in first, though, with $11,999.
Allison wasn’t close behind Mark with $10,400. However, her answer of “Palm Sp” was also wrong. Her score dropped by $2,001 and she left in second with $8,399.
Kevin tried to make up ground by betting $6,199 of his $6,200 total. Unfortunately, his guess of “Juneau” left him with just a $1.
Final Jeopardy Answer for January 31
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on January 31, 2025 is “What is Sitka, Alaska?”
The hints in this clue are not to difficult to follow. The name of the city “Novo Arkhangelsk” is in Russian and means “New Archangel,” the year that its name changed was before 1867, and the category says that this city is in the United States.
That all points to some city in Alaska, though that might still not be enough information for people to guess Sitka, which is not a well-known city in the state. Maybe the fact that the sitka spruce is a type of tree will help here, but there are many other cities named after trees so it’s not exactly that helpful.
Winner: Contestant 3 with a total of $24,000 after correctly answering the Final Jeopardy question. Congratulations!
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Final Destination: Bloodlines has reached two major milestones on its path to theaters, with composer Tim Wynn revealing its official logo while announcing the completion of its musical score. The reveal comes from inside the editing room during the final stages of post-production, underlining the film remains firmly on track for its May 2025 release date. That’s no minor feat, considering the sixth chapter of the Final Destination movie series has overcome numerous obstacles, including pandemic-related delays and the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes. As the franchise approaches its 25th anniversary, Bloodlines promises to honor its legacy while pushing the series in bold new directions, including an unprecedented worldwide IMAX release and a deeper exploration of the mythology that has captivated audiences for nearly a quarter century.
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The score’s completion marks a significant milestone for a production that has undergone substantial changes since its 2019 announcement. When New Line Cinema first revealed the project, writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan crafted a script described as a “re-imagining” of the franchise. By March 2020, producer Craig Perry envisioned a story centered on first responders, stating, “These people deal with death on the front lines every day and make choices that can cause people to live or die.” This concept was further transformed through multiple screenplay iterations, with Lori Evans Taylor and Guy Busick ultimately crafting the current script based on a story by Jon Watts. The sixth installment notably features the late Tony Todd returning posthumously as William Bludworth, the mysterious mortician who appeared in Final Destination, Final Destination 2, and Final Destination 5, with the story promising to explore his character’s origins.
The project faced several hurdles before locking a release date. The planned July 2023 production start in Vancouver was delayed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, with filming eventually taking place between March 4 and May 13, 2024, under cinematographer Christian Sebaldt. Initially announced as an HBO Max release in January 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures later shifted the film to a theatrical release including IMAX screens, marking the first time the franchise will appear in this premium format. All that spells good news for fans, indicating Warner’s confidence in the new movie.
Final Destination: Bloodlines Promises to Reinvent the Franchise
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The Final Destination franchise distinguished itself in the horror landscape through its innovative premise of Death as an invisible force rather than a traditional antagonist. Since Jeffrey Reddick developed his original concept from a real story about a woman who avoided a doomed flight due to her mother’s premonition, the series has delivered increasingly elaborate death sequences across five films from 2000 to 2011. Each installment maintained the core premise of survivors attempting to cheat death after a premonition saves them from a catastrophic event while gradually expanding the mythology through Bludworth’s cryptic appearances.
Series creator Jeffrey Reddick has indicated this sixth installment will differ from the established formula, stating that while it remains “a true Final Destination movie,” it won’t follow the traditional pattern of “we set up a group of people, they cheat death, and then just death gets them.” With directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein selected from over 200 candidates after a memorable pitch meeting featuring a staged accident, Bloodlines aims to bring a fresh perspective to a franchise that has generated over $650 million across its previous five installments.
Final Destination: Bloodlines claims its next victims on May 16th.
Exciting news for all horror fans out there! The highly anticipated film Final Destination: Bloodlines has officially reached a huge milestone in its production as the first look has been revealed to the public.
The film, which is the sixth installment in the popular Final Destination franchise, promises to deliver all the elements that fans have come to love and expect from the series. From jaw-dropping death scenes to heart-pounding suspense, Bloodlines is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Directed by acclaimed horror filmmaker James Wan, the film follows a group of friends who narrowly escape a tragic accident, only to find themselves being hunted down by a mysterious force that is determined to see them meet their untimely demise. As they struggle to uncover the truth behind their impending doom, they must confront their own fears and make difficult choices in order to survive.
With a talented cast including rising stars and seasoned veterans alike, Final Destination: Bloodlines is shaping up to be a thrilling and unforgettable addition to the franchise. Stay tuned for more updates as the film continues its journey towards its highly anticipated release date.
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Composer Tim Wynn revealed the first look at the Final Destination: Bloodlines logo in an Instagram post announcing the completion of the soundtrack.
“That’s a wrap,” Wynn writes. “Looking forward to this being released in the theaters this May. Grateful to be a part of this amazing team.”
Directed by Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein (Freaks), the sixth installment in the Final Destination franchise is due out on May 16 from Warner Bros.
Guy Busick (Scream 5, Scream 6) and Lori Evans Taylor (Cellar Door) penned the script. Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home) produces.
Teo Briones (“Chucky”), Brec Bassinger (“Stargirl”), Kaitlyn Santa Juana (The Friendship Game), Richard Harmon (Grave Encounters 2), Anna Lore, Owen PatrickJoyner, MaxLloyd-Jones (The Book of Boba Fett), Rya Kihlstedt (Obi Wan Kenobi),Tinpo Lee (The Manor), and late horror legend Tony Todd star.
Wynn previously collaborated with Lipovsky and Stein on Freaks. His other composing credits include several episodes of “Supernatural” and the spoof movies The Starving Games and Superfast.
Attention all horror fans! The highly anticipated sixth installment in the ‘Final Destination’ franchise, titled ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ has just revealed its official logo. The logo features a blood-red background with the iconic ‘Final Destination’ title in bold, dripping font.
Fans of the series can expect more heart-stopping thrills, shocking twists, and gruesome deaths in ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines.’ The film is set to continue the legacy of the previous films, where a group of individuals cheat death only to have it come back for them in the most unexpected ways.
Stay tuned for more updates on ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of terror and suspense. Don’t miss out on the latest installment of this chilling franchise! #FinalDestinationBloodlines #HorrorMovie #FirstLook
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Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth movie installment in the Final Destination Universe, is still on track for its May 2025 release, even with the number of hurdles it has encountered and overcome. As its release date fast approaches, music composer Tim Wynn has revealed the film’s official logo via a now-deleted post on his Instagram per ComicBook. Wynn also announced the completion of the movie’s score, with the image that came from inside the editing room during the final stages of post-production.
In the image below, a large screen shows Final Destination: Bloodlines in bold letters on a dark background and with blood splatter centered on the title. And in the caption, Wynn penned, “That’s a wrap. Looking forward to this being released in the theaters this May. Grateful to be a part of this amazing team.” Speaking of the team, Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein serve as directors of the supernatural film with Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor attached as scribes. New Line Cinema produces, while Warner Bros. Pictures is in charge of distribution in the U.S.
Final Destination: Bloodlines has come a long way since it was announced over half a decade ago. In January 2019, years after the release of Final Destination 5, New Line Cinema announced a new installment in the franchise was in development. However, the project encountered several obstacles before getting a release date. The planned July 2023 production start in Vancouver was delayed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, with filming eventually taking place between March 4 and May 13, 2024, under cinematographer Christian Sebaldt. Most of the cast was revealed within that period, and later, in December, Wynn was hired to compose the score.
Final Destination Is the 10th Highest-Grossing Horror Franchise Domestically
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Created by Jeffrey Reddick, the Final Destination films are set around the premise of a small group of people who escape impending death after one individual has a sudden intuition and warns them about a major disaster that is about to happen. After avoiding their foretold deaths seen in the visions, the survivors are later killed one by one in unusual accidents caused by an unseen force creating complicated chains of cause and effect.
The first four films in the franchise each have about three years in between their release dates, but Final Destination 5 arrived two years after its predecessor and did pretty well at the global box office. It grossed nearly $158 million, slightly less than the fourth installment’s earnings of over $186 million. All in all, Final Destination is the tenth highest-grossing horror franchise nationwide and is New Line’s third most lucrative horror franchise, behind The Conjuring franchise and the IT series.
Final Destination: Bloodlines arrives in the U.S. on May 16, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates.
Final Destination: Bloodlines
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Guy Busick, Lori Evans Taylor
Exciting news for horror fans! The highly anticipated ‘Final Destination 6’ has just received a thrilling update ahead of its release. In a recent announcement, director James Wong revealed that the latest installment in the popular franchise will be taking a new and terrifying direction.
Wong teased that ‘Final Destination 6’ will explore the concept of fate and destiny in a whole new way, with a group of unsuspecting individuals finding themselves caught in a deadly game of chance. As they struggle to escape their inevitable demise, they will be forced to confront their own mortality in a series of heart-stopping and unpredictable scenarios.
Fans can expect the same nail-biting tension and creative death sequences that have made the ‘Final Destination’ series a cult favorite, but with a fresh twist that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. With a talented cast and a script that promises to deliver plenty of surprises, ‘Final Destination 6’ is shaping up to be a must-see for horror enthusiasts everywhere.
Stay tuned for more updates on ‘Final Destination 6’ as the release date approaches. Are you ready to face your fate?
The Boston Celtics will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a crucial road game, with their eyes set on maintaining their grip on the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
Currently, the Celtics sit just one game ahead of the New York Knicks, who are nipping at their heels for second place. With the playoff race tightening, the Celtics can’t afford to take any game lightly, especially with their ongoing struggles with consistency throughout the season.
Every win counts at this point, and the team knows the importance of staying sharp against an undermanned Pelicans squad.
The Celtics come into the matchup with a relatively healthy roster, which should give them an advantage over the injury-riddled Pelicans. All five starters—Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis—are expected to suit up, giving Boston a strong and deep lineup.
If the Celtics can avoid the lapses in focus that have plagued them at times this season, they should be well-positioned to secure a win in New Orleans.
On the other hand, the Pelicans’ situation is far less optimistic.
Sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 12-36 record, New Orleans has been devastated by injuries all season. Key players like Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Dejounte Murray have missed significant time, leaving the team struggling to find consistency.
Williamson, in particular, has been a massive loss, and his absence has been felt throughout the roster.
Despite the team’s challenges, there is a glimmer of hope for New Orleans with Dejounte Murray listed as probable for the game. Murray, who is averaging 17.9 points and 7.6 assists per game, has been dealing with a right elbow and index finger injury, but his return could provide a much-needed spark for the Pelicans.
However, Murray was upgraded to available and will play in this game.
Updated injury report:
Dejounte Murray (Right Elbow Bursitis; Right Index Finger) is AVAILABLE
Zion Williamson (Non-COVID Illness) is QUESTIONABLE
Daniel Theis (Right Thumb Sprain) and Jordan Hawkins (Non-COVID illness) are OUT. https://t.co/9iXI4RmgW6
If Murray can play alongside Williamson, the Pelicans may have a better chance to compete, though it’s unclear if they’ll have enough firepower to truly challenge the Celtics.
Adding to the Pelicans’ woes, several other key players, including Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones, and Jordan Hawkins, have all been ruled out, further depleting the team’s chances of success.
For the Celtics, this presents an opportunity to capitalize on a weakened opponent and keep the pressure on the teams above them in the standings. With so much at stake, expect Boston to treat this game as a must-win.
As the final matchup between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the injury report to see if Dejounte Murray will be playing in the game. Murray, who has been dealing with a nagging knee injury, has been a key player for the Pelicans this season.
Fortunately for Pelicans fans, the latest injury report has revealed that Dejounte Murray will be suiting up for the game against the Celtics. This news comes as a relief for the team, as Murray’s presence on the court is sure to have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
With Murray back in the lineup, the Pelicans will be looking to secure a crucial win against the Celtics and improve their standing in the highly competitive Western Conference. Be sure to tune in to see Dejounte Murray in action as the Pelicans take on the Celtics in what is sure to be an exciting matchup.
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