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White Cosmopolitans, Zootopia 2, and Musical Theater in the Lobby Bar! 12/1/2025
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Cheers! We're kicking off the holiday month with an elegant twist on a classic: the White Cosmopolitan! We're shaking up this sophisticated cocktail—featuring citrus vodka, white cranberry juice, and a kiss of elderflower liqueur—to match the sparkling high-stakes of this week's entertainment news.
First, we analyze the box office performance of the biggest movie in the world right now: Zootopia 2! Disney's animated sequel didn't just open big; it delivered a staggering $556 million worldwide, setting a new record for the largest global animated film debut ever! We break down the historic numbers, the massive international appeal (especially in China), and what this success means for the final weeks of 2025's box office race.
Then, we roll back the clock and examine one of the year's most anticipated special cinema events: the filmed version of the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Merrily We Roll Along. With its limited theatrical release just days away, we discuss the genius of the show's reverse chronology, the brilliant performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, and why this story of friendship and ambition is finally having its time in the spotlight.
All that, plus the full Box Office News breakdown!
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