Investors see this as a good move for Del Taco. Jack in the Box and Del Taco are joining forces. “This will allow Jack and Del Taco to better engage with their existing guests and reach new ones.” “Joining forces will provide additional resources to drive innovation to create more unique, innovative menu items and exceptional guest experiences,” Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris said during a Monday analyst call discussing the deal. Together, the California-based brands will have over 2,800 restaurants in 25 states and will be better positioned to compete with large quick-service restaurants, the companies said. Jack in the Box serves an eclectic array of food from burgers to egg rolls, but the chain has made something of a name for itself with its tacos - and despite getting mixed reviews, they’ve long been a top-selling item for the brand.ĭel Taco could be seen as the reverse: It specializes in tacos, quesadillas and other American-style Mexican fare, but it also sells American dishes like burgers. The deal, which is expected to close early next year, doubles down on Jack in the Box’s success with tacos.
(It scored just 35% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.) But “65” reportedly carried a hefty production budget of about $90 million, though tax rebates roughly halved that cost to financiers including Sony, Bron Studios and TSG.Three years after ditching Qdoba Mexican Eats, Jack in the Box is scooping up Del Taco in a $575 million deal. That might be better than expected, too, for a film that got terrible reviews from critics.
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and Canadian theaters.Ĭolumbia Pictures’ “65,” a science-fiction thriller starring Adam Driver as a space explorer stranded on prehistoric Earth, opened in third place with an estimated $12.3 million from 3,405 locations, and an additional $7.2 million internationally. It has rapidly passed $100 million in U.S. Jordan’s MGM “Rocky” spinoff, starring him and Jonathan Majors, earned $27.1 million in its second weekend. Last week’s top film, “Creed III,” slid to second after its above-expectations launch. The sixth “Scream,” which cost $33 million to make, added $22.6 million overseas. Moviegoers gave it a “B+” CinemaScore, a decent grade for a horror film. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 75% fresh rating. “Scream VI,” quickly greenlit after the success of “V,” has also fared fairly well with both critics and audiences.
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In the latest chapter, Courtney Cox returns as reporter Gale Weathers, as does Hayden Panettiere, a veteran of “Scream IV.” But it’s the first “Scream” movie without Neve Campbell. Last year’s “Scream V” grossed $137 million worldwide on a production budget of $24 million.
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The film’s robust debut, coming as Hollywood prepared to gather for the 95th Academy Awards, was yet another reminder of how horror has come to be one of the industry’s few sure things at the box office.Īfter lying dormant for more than a decade, the “Scream” franchise, previously directed by Wes Craven and released by Dimension Films, has found a ripe revival with a young cast led by “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera.ĭirectors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have brought back the 27-year-old series’ meta slasher storylines and serial killer Ghostface, and it’s paying off.
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The Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group co-production sailed past expectations, easily surpassing the previous series high of $32 million that “Scream 2” opened with in 1997. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Oscar weekend belonged to “Scream VI” in theaters, as the horror sequel notched a franchise-best $44.5 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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