Tag Archives: overwhelming

‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut

According to studio estimates on Sunday, “Wicked: For Good” earned $150 million from North American theaters in its first days in theaters and $226 million globally. Universal Pictures’ two-part “Wicked” gamble continues to defy gravity at the box office. Just a year after part one brought droves of audiences to movie theaters around the country, even more people bought opening weekend tickets to see the epic conclusion, “Wicked: For Good.” According to studio estimates on Sunday, “Wicked: For Good” earned $150 million from North American theaters in its first days in theaters and $226 million globally. Not only is it the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, unseating the record set by the first film’s $112 million launch, it’s also the second biggest debut of the year behind “A Minecraft Movie’s” $162 million. “The results are just fantastic,” said Jim Orr, who heads domestic distribution for Universal. “Some films can deliver a false positive when tickets go on sale early but these results speak for themselves.” Universal began rolling out “Wicked: For Good” in theaters earlier this week, with previews on Monday ($6. 1 million from 1, 050 theaters) and Wednesday ($6. 5 million from 2, 300 theaters). By Friday it was playing in 4, 115 North American locations and had raked in $68. 6 million. IMAX showings accounted for $15. 5 million, or 11%, of its domestic haul a November record for the company. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond said in a statement that the strong market share shows, “our momentum carries into demos and genres beyond our traditional core, including families.” As with the first film, women powered opening weekend, making up around 71% of ticket buyers according to PostTrak exit polls. Critics were somewhat mixed on the final chapter, but audiences weren’t: An overwhelming 83% of audiences said it was one they would “definitely recommend” to friends. As far as foot traffic is concerned, the box office tracker EntTelligence estimates that about 2 million more people came out for “Wicked: For Good’s” first weekend than for “Wicked’s.” Jon M. Chu directed both “Wicked” films, starring Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande. The first film made over $758. 7 million worldwide and received 10 Oscar nominations (winning two, for costume and production design ). The question is how high “Wicked: For Good” can soar. Combined, the two films cost around $300 million to produce, not including marketing and promotion costs. “The first film paved the way,” Orr said. “It’s really become a cultural event I think audiences are going to be flocking to theaters for quite some time to come.” Two other films also opened in wide release this weekend, but further down on the charts behind a buffet of holdovers. Searchlight Pictures opened its Brendan Fraser film “Rental Family” in 1, 925 theaters where it earned $3. 3 million. The Finnish action film “Sisu: Road to Revenge,” a Sony release, also played in 2, 222 theaters. It earned an estimated $2. 6 million. Second place went to “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” with $9. 1 million in its second weekend, followed by “Predator: Badlands” with $6. 3 million in weekend three. “The Running Man” followed in fourth place with $5. 8 million, down 65% from its debut last weekend. Although this weekend the box office was more of a winner takes all scenario, “Wicked: For Good’s” success is vitally important for the exhibition industry as a whole as it enters the final weeks of the year. “It sets up a very strong final homestretch of the year,” said Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore’s head of marketplace trends. After the slow fall season, the Thanksgiving blockbusters could not arrive soon enough. Early next week, “Zootopia 2” enters the mix and is also expected to drive big crowds to the cineplex over the holiday break. Thanksgiving is often one of the biggest moviegoing frames of the year, Dergarabedian said, and both “Wicked 2” and “Zootopia 2” will benefit. Last year “Wicked,” “Moana 2” and “Gladiator II” helped power a record five-day frame. The running domestic box office is currently hovering around $7. 5 billion, according to Comscore. Before the pandemic, the annual box office would regularly hit $11 billion, but the post-pandemic goal has lessened to $9 billion. The big question now is whether titles like “Wicked: For Good,” “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” can push the industry over that threshold. With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U. S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore: 1. “Wicked: For Good,” $150 million. 2. “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” $9. 1 million. 3. “Predator: Badlands,” $6. 3 million. 4. “The Running Man,” $5. 8 million. 5. “Rental Family,” $3. 3 million. 6. “Sisu: Road to Revenge,” $2. 6 million. 7. “Regretting You,” $1. 5 million. 8. “Nuremberg,” $1. 2 million. 9. “Black Phone 2,” $1 million. 10. “Sarah’s Oil,” $711, 542.
https://www.boston.com/culture/movies/2025/11/23/wicked-for-good-is-even-more-popular-than-the-first-soaring-to-a-226-million-global-debut/

Best iPhone 17 Pro pictures we’ve seen yet

The wait is over! Our annual roundup of the best new iPhone Pro-model pictures has concluded. After combing through thousands of iPhone 17 Pro images submitted by the 9to5Mac community across various social platforms, we’ve identified the standouts—arguably the best we’ve seen yet.

Cameras were a major focus for this year’s iPhone 17 Pro models. The rear camera system now includes three 48MP “Fusion” lenses: main, ultra-wide, and telephoto. Notably, the telephoto lens has jumped from 12MP on the iPhone 16 Pro to 48MP on the 17 Pro, offering enhanced 4× and 8× optical zoom capabilities. By comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro featured a 12MP telephoto lens with a 5× zoom.

While we didn’t receive any bold submissions highlighting the front-facing camera, it’s worth noting that the iPhone 17 Pro’s front camera saw an upgrade to 18MP (up from 12MP), along with Center Stage support and a larger sensor.

For a detailed look, you can check out our full [iPhone 17 Pro vs. 16 Pro comparison here](#).

### Best iPhone 17 Pro Submissions

A special thank you to everyone who submitted their photos. We received an overwhelming number this year! Unfortunately, we can’t share them all—otherwise, this story might never load.

Please note, we did not require submissions to be “untouched.” Some images may have edits, but heavily edited photos were limited to keep the collection authentic.

Stay connected on Threads and Bluesky so you don’t miss out on other community posts like this one.

**Previous Years’ Collections:**
– [Best iPhone 16 Pro Pictures I’ve Seen Yet](#)
– [Best Night Mode Pictures from iPhone 15](#)
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/05/best-iphone-17-pro-images-weve-seen-yet/

Varun Dhawan’s fierce first look from Border 2 unveiled, set to release on January 23, 2026

After the overwhelming response to the first poster of *Border 2* featuring Sunny Deol, the makers T-Series and JP Films have now revealed the highly anticipated first look of Varun Dhawan, ushering in a new generation of courage for India’s biggest patriotic film.

### Varun Dhawan’s Fierce First Look from Border 2 Unveiled

Set to release on January 23, 2026, the poster features Varun Dhawan in a powerful and intense depiction of an Indian soldier on the battlefield. Captured mid-action with a gun in hand, his look symbolizes the courage and spirit of the nation’s heroes. Dressed in full army uniform with a fierce expression, Varun’s appearance embodies the strength and emotion at the heart of *Border 2*, showcasing the actor in a striking new avatar.

This latest reveal adds a powerful new chapter to the film’s emotional legacy—one built on courage, brotherhood, and sacrifice that defined a generation and now aims to inspire the next.

With Varun Dhawan’s impactful first look, *Border 2* sets the tone for what promises to be one of the most anticipated and stirring cinematic experiences of 2026.

### Star-Studded Cast and Veteran Production Team

Directed by Anurag Singh, *Border 2* unites a stellar ensemble cast featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, the film is slated for release on January 23, 2026—perfectly timed to honor the Republic Day weekend with a story of bravery and patriotism.

Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J. P. Dutta’s J. P. Films, the movie is backed by a stellar production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J. P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Under the direction of Anurag Singh, *Border 2* carries forward the legacy of honoring the heroism and unyielding spirit of Indian soldiers.

### What to Expect

Promising an unforgettable cinematic experience filled with patriotism, courage, and sacrifice, *Border 2* is all set to storm into cinemas on January 23, 2026.

**Also Read:**
– Varun Dhawan brings back the ’90s vibes!
– Audio teaser of *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai* title track out now

**More Pages:**
– Border 2 Box Office Collection
– Bollywood News Live Updates
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/varun-dhawans-fierce-first-look-border-2-unveiled-set-release-january-23-2026/

Message from Peaks Island: Ignore the noise and build community | Letter

These times are overwhelming politically. I am writing to encourage everyone to not buy into the noise. Instead, focus on what you can do locally.

Maybe it’s reaching out to a neighbor in some way to help build your community. Here on Peaks Island, we are baking cookies and selling homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches at concerts and other public events. So far, we’ve raised over $3,000 to support the immigrant community.

While this may not seem like much, the $30 provided by Mainers for Humane Immigration to an illegally detained person’s commissary account can mean the difference between not eating for two days—because the jail’s kitchen is, for whatever reason, not operational—and having a meal.

Help where you can.

Margaret Mead once said,
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/10/30/message-from-peaks-island-ignore-the-noise-and-build-community-letter/

Fellowship: The Heart of Tuzari dungeon guide

The Heart of Tuzari Dungeon Guide in Fellowship

The Heart of Tuzari is one of the more challenging dungeons in Fellowship, primarily due to the nature of navigating the map. While there is more than one way to route your way through it, your chosen path definitely matters. By lighting braziers, you’ll chart a one-way course through this temple setting, and since you also need to achieve a certain Kill Score within a timer, it’s important to minimize backtracking.

With three bosses and numerous trash pulls, The Heart of Tuzari can be a tough dungeon in Fellowship. However, if you approach it with teamwork and coordination, breaking through to defeat Prophet Ez’rath at the end should be very achievable.

What to Know About The Heart of Tuzari Dungeon Mechanics and Trash Enemies

  • Kill Score Requirement: 201
  • Timer: 28 minutes
  • Primary Dungeon Mechanic: Light braziers to bypass demon walls
  • Bosses: Moar’Gore, Master of Sacrifice; Vun’Kahr, the Thorned; Prophet Ez’rath

Most of the dungeon’s trash and mechanics aren’t too overwhelming, but the final boss fight against Prophet Ez’rath can be brutal if you aren’t prepared. Executioner mobs can also pose a threat due to their stacking debuff that becomes dangerous if you fight too many simultaneously. Tanks need to be careful not to face these enemies towards allies to avoid spreading damage.

The core mechanic revolves around lighting braziers to bring down demonic walls, creating a one-way path. This makes it essential to have a clear plan of your route to avoid unnecessary backtracking and wasted time.

Moar’Gore, Master of Sacrifice: Trash Pulls and Mechanics

Trash Enemies:

  • Sickle: Uses Throw Dagger, which is unavoidable and randomly targets allies. Avoid pulling too many at once.
  • Hellcaller: Interrupt their Restore Vitality spell to prevent healing; also interrupt Demonic Lash. Avoid standing in Armageddon ground circles.
  • Mancatcher: Stay within ~15 yards to prevent being Gripped and pulled.
  • Bloodfang Raider: Healers should be ready to handle extra healing due to Shred hitting the tank.
  • Pillager: Gains haste from Blood Frenzy and a health buff when an ally dies; cleave them down simultaneously.
  • Ashen Arsonist: Flame Blast is a cone attack to avoid aiming at the party. Big Oogha Flame applies a damage-over-time (DOT) effect; CC this enemy if possible.

Boss Mechanics:

  • Siphon Blood: Moar’Gore channels three (five below 30% health) orbs that ricochet around the room. Orbs hitting players stack a debuff increasing damage taken by 20% per stack. Orbs hitting the boss deal group-wide damage. Only soak orbs with party members, not the tank.
  • Hemorrhaging Strike: A powerful strike that also applies a bleed DOT on the tank.
  • Sacrificial Pyre: Lights a large portion of the room on fire. Standing in the flames applies a DOT but also removes the Tainted Blood stacking debuff caused by Siphon Blood.

Tips: Tanks should avoid soaking Siphon Blood orbs to reduce incoming damage from Hemorrhaging Strike. Other party members soak the orbs instead, ensuring none hit the boss. Avoid accumulating more than four stacks of the damage debuff. When Sacrificial Pyre activates, avoid the initial explosion but quickly stand in the flames to clear the debuff if necessary.

After defeating Moar’Gore, you can proceed left or right. Generally, going right to face Lashers is faster and easier than the humanoid enemies on the left.

Vun’Kahr, the Thorned Maw: Trash and Boss Mechanics

Trash Enemies:

  • Profane Invoker: Casts Shadow Bolt on the tank; CC is advised. Wither DOT can be CCed or dispelled.
  • Slaughtervine: Passive until stepped on. Reflects 10% of damage taken due to Thorns; be ready with heals.
  • Barbarous Lasher: Cannot be CCed; uses Crush Armor to reduce tank’s armor by 10%. Reflects 25% damage with Thorns effect.
  • Nightmist Cutthroat: Can teleport for Backstab; tanks must reposition accordingly.
  • Executioner: Cannot be CCed; hits harder as health lowers and applies stacking cleave damage debuff. Avoid pulling many at once.
  • Initiate: Throws daggers; be cautious about group pulls.
  • Hulking Bulgore: Cannot be CCed; charges (Impale) if attacked outside melee range. Enrages at 50% health, increasing damage and haste.

Boss Mechanics:

  • Legion of Vun’Kahr: Spawn seedlings that turn into Dormant Slaughtervines unless stood upon. Always stand on these to prevent vines spawning.
  • Raise Terrorvines: Summons Barbed Roots that must be gathered by the tank for tank-and-spank. One root needs immediate CC to interrupt Toxic Spore.
  • Fangroot Snap: Tank buster cleave; tanks should use defensive cooldowns and melee should avoid cleave radius.
  • Thornmother’s Slumber: Boss becomes vulnerable to increased damage and triggers any Dormant Slaughtervines.

This fight requires a lot of movement and soaking mechanics, resembling a Final Fantasy XIV-style encounter. Managing the Dormant Slaughtervines by standing on their spawn points is critical to reduce damage. Proper CC, interrupts, and positioning are necessary to survive and succeed.

Prophet Ez’rath: The Final Boss Mechanics

There are no new enemy types after Vun’Kahr, but Prophet Ez’rath is the most challenging boss and a common stumbling block. Below are his main mechanics:

  • Dark Malice: Creates a damaging circle on the ground that will instantly kill players inside after the cast completes.
  • Ez’Rath’s Chosen: Summons sacrifices that march toward the Demonic Pit. If they reach it, the entire party takes a stacking DOT.
  • Abyssal Nexus: Four beams rotate from the Demonic Pit, dealing heavy damage to any player caught in their path.
  • Wicked Hook: Randomly hooks a player or sacrifice, dealing damage and applying a slow.

Critical Tips: Do not touch the Demonic Pit—it slows players and applies a 100% damage debuff. Tanks must keep Prophet Ez’rath away from the Pit to prevent him from gaining a damage buff.

When Ez’Rath’s Chosen summons appear, the tank should gather and AOE them down quickly to prevent multiple stacks of the party-wide DOT. Corpses spawn rotating laser beams, so stay mobile to avoid damage.

Dark Malice deals lethal damage to anyone caught inside its circle, so awareness and positioning are key. If targeted by Wicked Hook, players can use sacrifices as shields by running behind them, redirecting the hook. Tanks should try to soak Wicked Hook if possible, while using defensives.

At 50% health, the Abyssal Nexus activates, turning the fight into a DPS race. Constant movement is required to avoid beams while continuing to manage sacrifices. Use all available healing, attack, and defensive cooldowns to burn down the boss before DOT stacks overwhelm your group.

Potential Item Drops from The Heart of Tuzari

Clearing The Heart of Tuzari rewards you with progressively better gear, enabling you to tackle tougher challenges in Fellowship. The following loot can drop in this dungeon:

  • Necklaces & Talismans: Bloodrite Chain, Bloodwarden Lariat, Bloodwarden Locket, Bloodwarden Talisman, Feathered Collar, Godbrand Amulet, Godbrand Festoon, Godbrand Pendant, Godbrand Talisman, Godbrand Torc, Hellbinder Pendant, Hellbinder Talisman, Imp Tooth Necklace, Profaned Pendant, Sacrificial Initiate’s Lariat, Sulfurized Festoon, Warding Amulet
  • Rings: Blood Ruby Seal, Bloodstone Band, Demon Claw Ring, Execration Ring, Loop of Shed Demonskin, Ring of Unnatural Fire, Sickle’s Loop of Ardor
  • Wrists: Bracers of Hatred (Plate), Infernal Bracers (Cloth), Oracle Wristwraps (Cloth), Sacral Vambraces (Plate), Sacrificial Cuffs (Plate)

Attributes on these items generally feature combinations of Stamina, Haste, Expertise, Crit Strike, Spirit, Strength, Intellect, and set bonuses such as Dark Prophecy.

Explore More Fellowship Guides and Features

With this detailed guide, you’ll be well-prepared to conquer The Heart of Tuzari and secure precious loot as you progress in Fellowship. Good luck!

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mmo/fellowship-the-heart-tuzari-dungeon-guide