Nolte: Non-Woke Box Office Rebounds (Except for ‘Star Wars’ — LOL)
Nolte: Non-Woke Box Office Rebounds (Except for ‘Star Wars’ — LOL)
They told us streaming killed the box office. They told us the pandemic killed the box office. They told us that movies being available too soon at home killed the box office.
They lied.
And while they were lying, they knew they were lying, because at no time did their excuses make a lick of sense.
If streaming, the shortened theatrical window, and the pandemic killed the box office, then the box office should have been dead across-the-board. And yet, titles such as Top Gun: Maverick, The Sound of Freedom, and Spider-Man: Far From Home broke box office records.
But-but-but if people aren’t going to the movies, why are people going to the movies?
Normal People all knew what was wrong. Despite the lies spread by Hollywood’s sycophants, especially in the entertainment media, we all knew why we weren’t going to the movies… Movies suck.
Disney went full groomer. Woke infested pretty much everything. Instead of having a good time, we were lectured, shamed, and hectored. Those in a protected group (gays, racial minorities, leftist women) were also not entertained. Instead, they were pandered to, which isn’t fun for anyone with an IQ above 70.
We stayed home because for more than a half-decade movies stopped appealing to what makes art vital — the exploration of the human spirit. Instead, movies tried to rewire the human spirit with the lie that identity matters more than merit, that we must pay for the real and perceived sins of our ancestors, that how you conduct your sex life replaces a personality, that women are perfect as they are, that men are the problem, and that biology, truth, right, wrong, and normalcy are immoral while entitlement, narcissism, and flying your freak flag in front of small children are virtues.
Oh, and if we didn’t want to pay to watch two hairy guys kiss, or if we were unwilling to give up a precious afternoon to be insulted, demeaned, and to watch our heroes destroyed, Hollywood called us bigots.
Well, after years and years and years of box office decline, reality did what it always does — it won, and this year, Hollywood put away the woke and Normal People returned to the movies.
“A resurgent year at the box office hit new heights this weekend as Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ opened to an estimated $312 million globally — the second-best debut ever for a Pixar animated film,” writes the left-wing Wall Street Journal. “Domestically, the sequel launched with $160 million, making it the biggest opening for any film in the U.S. and Canada since ‘A Minecraft Movie’ in April 2025.”
The domestic box office sits at $4.46 billion so far this year, its best showing since 2019.
“Executives now project total domestic box office this year will come close to or exceed $10 billion,” the report adds. “The highest post-pandemic total previously was $8.9 billion in 2023. Receipts are still below the late-2010s, when total ticket sales exceeded $11 billion for five consecutive years.”
Toy Story 5 enjoyed the biggest opening of any Toy Story movie in its 30-year history. Remember the previous Toy Story movie? It wasn’t Toy Story 4. Instead it was 2022’s Lightyear. Lightyear was marketed to small children and it crashed and burned at the box office because it centered on a love story between two women. And that’s why we call the Disney Grooming Syndicate the Disney Grooming Syndicate.
Oh, but look what happens when Toy Story goes back to being Toy Story… Suddenly people return to the movies in record numbers.
So, what’s making money this year? Normal movies for Normal People. Movies that deliver rather than lecture… Project Hail Mary, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Backrooms, Obsession, and a non-homosexual Toy Story movie.
This year’s one massive disappointment is The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest in the once-unbeatable Star Wars franchise. Unfortunately, between its woke TV shows and movies produced deliberately to alienate core fans, Disney bludgeoned us until our attitude towards Star Wars was one of total indifference. The Mandalorian and Whatever.
It should be interesting to see how one of this summer’s woketard holdovers does next week. Between its promotion campaign and its mouthy and obnoxious star (Milly Alcock), Supergirl feels like something straight out of 2022. If it underperforms as expected, I’m sure Hollywood and the entertainment media will go right back to blaming streaming, the pandemic, and the theatrical window. Oh, and us bigots. Don’t forget us bigots.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
