A24's "Marty Supreme" Tops Box Office; France Courts Hollywood

"Marty Supreme," the R-rated sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet, has become A24's highest-grossing worldwide release of all time, generating $147 million globally, according to Variety. The film's success comes as France revamps its tax rebate system to attract big-budget Hollywood productions, and as the crypto industry makes headlines with a record-breaking domain purchase.

The film's achievement surpasses the previous record held by "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Meanwhile, France is seeking to bolster its appeal to international filmmakers. The country is expanding its tax incentives to include salaries of non-European actors, aiming to compete with other filming locations like London, Prague, and Budapest, Variety reported.

In other news, the Super Bowl weekend significantly impacted the box office. "Send Help" took the top spot, while a documentary about Melania Trump experienced a sharp decline, according to Variety.

Elsewhere, the intersection of artificial intelligence and technology continues to draw attention. Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek made a record-breaking purchase of the domain AI.com for $70 million, paid in cryptocurrency, with plans to launch a personal AI agent during the Super Bowl, as reported by TechCrunch. This acquisition, facilitated by broker Larry Fischer, highlights the high-stakes spending within the crypto industry.

In the political arena, a new group called Freedom 250, backed by Trump allies, is offering access to the former president and other perks to donors who contribute at least $1 million, according to the New York Times. The group's initiatives, which include events like an IndyCar race and an Ultimate Fighting Championship match, appear tailored to Trump's political agenda and personal branding. Fundraising efforts are led by Meredith O'Rourke, who is offering bespoke donor packages.