Box Office

Weekend Box Office: “Avengers” Sinks “Battleship”

Here’s how it looks: 1. Marvel’s The Avengers (Disney) Week 3 [4,349 Runs] PG13 Friday $15.3M, Saturday $24M, Weekend $56.5M, Cume $450.0M 2. Battleship (Universal) NEW [3,690 Runs] PG13 Friday $9.0M, Saturday $9.7M, Weekend $25.0M 3. The Dictator (Paramount) NEW-Wed [3,008 Runs] R Friday $5.7M, Saturda $6.7M, Weekend $17.0M, Cume $24.0M 4. Dark Shadows (Warner...
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“The Amazing Spider-Man” to Open Early in India

Hey kids, want to be the first one on your block to see “The Amazing Spider-Man?” You do? Well, have you considered a trip to India? The Hollywood Reporter notes that the film will open in India on June 29th, a few days ahead of its July 3rd US release. There is a connection here–acclaimed...
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Weekend Box Office: “The Avengers” Laugh at Weak Box Office Threats

Here’s how it looks: 1. Marvel’s The Avengers (Disney) Week 2 [4,349 Theaters] PG13 Friday $29.1M, Saturday $43.1M, Weekend $103.2M (-50%), Cume $373.2M International Weekend $95.4M, Int’l Cume $628.9M, Global Cume $1.2B 2. Dark Shadows (Warner Bros) NEW [3,755 Theaters] PG13 Friday $10.5M, Saturday $10.9M, Weekend $28.8M 3. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) Week 4 [2,052 Theaters] PG13 Friday $1.5M, Saturday...
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“The Avengers” By the Numbers

Here is a great list of numbers, records, facts, etc. about “The Avengers,” courtesy of Deadline. · Biggest domestic opening weekend of all time. · Fastest film to reach $200M (3 days). · Highest Saturday of all time: $69.7M. · 8th biggest midnights opening. · Biggest superhero midnights debut. · Passed domestic totals for Captain America and...
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Weekend Box Office: “The Avengers,” Of Course

Even better than predicted: 1. Marvel’s The Avengers (Disney) NEW [4,349 Theaters] PG13 Friday $80.5M, Saturday $69.7M, Weekend $200M, Global $640M 2. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) Week 3 [2,010 Theaters] PG13 Friday $2.6M, Saturday $3.3M, Weekend $8.0M, Cume $73.0M 3. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 7 [2,794 Theaters] PG13 Friday $1.6M, Saturday $2.6M,...
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Weekend Box Office: More Audiences Decide To “Think Like a Man”

Here’s how it looks: 1. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) Week 2 [2,015 Theaters] PG13 Friday $5.5M, Saturday $7.8, Weekend $18.0M (-46%), Cume $60.8M 2. Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D (Aardman/Sony) NEW [3,358 Theaters] PG Friday $2.7M, Saturday $5.1M, Weekend $11.4M 2. The Lucky One (Warner Bros) Week 2 [3,175 Theaters] PG13 Friday $3.9M, Saturday...
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“The Avengers” Big Money Update

Were you wondering if “The Avengers” was going to be a hit? No, you probably weren’t. However, just in case you were a naysayer, we have some early ticket stats that are sure to make  you regret not taking the over. The Marvel blockbuster has already opened in a number of international markets and the...
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Weekend Box Office: Audiences Want To “Think Like a Man”

Here are the projections: 1. Think Like A Man (Screen Gems/Sony) NEW [2,015 Theaters] PG13 Friday $12.2M, Saturday $13.4M, Weekend $33.3M 2. The Lucky One (Warner Bros) NEW [3,155 Theaters] PG13 Friday $9.1M, Saturday $8.9M, Weekend $23.4M 3. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 5 [3,752 Theaters] PG13 Friday $4.0M, Saturday $6.9M, Weekend $14.9M, Cume $357.2M 4. Chimpanzee (DisneyNature) NEW [1,563 Theaters] G Friday $3.5M, Saturday $3.9M,...
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Early Tracking Shows “Avengers” Will Be a Hit; Also, Water is Wet

With the premiere of “The Avengers” finally just a few weeks away, early tracking numbers are coming in. Surprising no one, they say that people are interested in the movie. Deadline says tracking reports show “23% ‘First Choice’ and 62% ‘Definite Interest for all audiences. As expected, it’s doing well with younger and older men,...
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Weekend Box Office: “The Hunger Games” Will Go On

Here’s how it looks: 1. The Hunger Games – $33.5 million 2. American Reunion – $22.5 million 3. Titanic 3D – $17.4 million 4. Wrath of the Titans – $15 million 5. Mirror Mirror – $11 million There could not be anything less surprising right now than the phrase “‘The Hunger Games’” wins at the...
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The Summer’s Most Anticipated Movies?

The Hollywood Reporter put together a list of “The 28 Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer.” I took a look at it and it’s not the 28 most anticipated movies, it’s pretty much every move that’s being released this summer. I’ll boldface truly anticipated films on the list and add notes to others. If there’s...
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Weekend Box Office: “The Hunger Games,” Like You Even Have to Ask

And here’s how it looks for the weekend: 1. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 2 [4,137 Theaters] PG13-Rated Friday $18.8M, Saturday $26.2M, Weekend $63.5M (-59%), Cume $253.5M 2. Wrath Of The Titans 3D (Legendary/Warner) NEW [3,545 Theaters] PG13-Rated Friday $12.4M, Saturday $13M, Weekend $34.6M 3. Mirror Mirror (Relativity) NEW [3,603 Theaters] PG-Rated Friday $5.8M, Saturday...
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“The Hunger Games” Foreign Box Office Boom/Bust

Numbers never lie, but the people who read them do. Case in point: “The Hunger Games” foreign box office results. Deadline called it a “very strong”  international opening, at $59.25 in 67 markets. Here’s how it breaks down: Australia, $10M UK, $7.5M Russia, $6.5M New Zealand, $1.27M Scandinavian markets, $3.7M Germany $3.9M France $3.75M Mexico $3.59M...
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Weekend Box Office: “The Hunger Games” Does Well

Here’s the projection so far [numbers from Deadline]: 1. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) NEW [4,137 Theaters] PG13-rated Friday $68.2M, Saturday $50.0M, Weekend $150.0M 2. 21 Jump Street (Sony) Week 2 [3,121 Theaters] R-rated Weekend $21.0M (-43%), Cume $70M 3. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 3D (Universal) Week 4 [3,677 Theaters] PG-rated Weekend $14.0M, Cume $176.7M 4. John Carter 3D...
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Early “Hunger Games” Box Office: Records Falling

Since it’s already dominating the news, let’s catch up on how well “The Hunger Games” is doing on its first day of release. The $19.75 million box office result from 2,565 midnight locations sets a record for all-time highest-grossing non-sequel midnights ever. The $19.75 million makes “The Hunger Games” the 7th highest midnight gross of all...
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