“Live Free or Die Hard” Opens with $9 million June 28, 2007 4:42 pm
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The latest installment in the Die Hard franchise, Live Free or Die Hard, opened with a comfortable $9.11 million on Wednesday, with the studio happy with the first feedback received from early exit polling from moviegoers.
Weekend Box Office — June 22-24, 2007 June 24, 2007 5:49 pm
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Evan Almighty was first for the weekend, but underperformed, managing only $31.19 million from 3,604 theaters. The film was well off from its predecessor, the 2003 Jim Carrey hit Bruce Almighty, which grossed an impressive $67.95 million. With its huge budget of $175 million (Bruce Almighty’s budget was $81 million), the movie has quite a ways to go before it breaks even, let alone is considered a hit.
1408 was strong in second place, while Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer takes a big, though not entirely unexpected, plunge in its second week. Year-to-year, the box-office was down very slightly (2.2%). (more…)
‘Evan’ #1 Film, But Opens Weaker Than Expected June 23, 2007 12:03 pm
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Evan Almighty, the Steve Carell starring sequel to the 2003 Jim Carrey hit Bruce Almighty opened in first place on Friday with an estimated $11.13 million from 3,602 theaters. Certainly not a terrible debut, as it’ll coast to past $30 million over the weekend, but its much lower than initial estimates ($50M+) and revised lowered estimates from the studio Universal, who were hoping for $40M.
Weekend Box Office — June 15-17, 2007 June 17, 2007 1:21 pm
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer exceeded expectations over the weekend, debuting with $58.05 million from 3,959 theaters, ahead of the originals $56.06 million (from 3,602 theaters). Year-to-year, box-office was down very slightly (-1.5%). (more…)
“At World’s End” Tops $500 Million In Overseas Box Office June 17, 2007 12:20 pm
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End topped $500 million at the overseas box office on Tuesday, hitting the mark in 20 days, a new record for a film hitting that mark, so says distributor Buena Vista.
A ‘Fantastic’ Start to the Weekend June 16, 2007 11:16 am
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer had an amazing opening Friday, debuting with a strong $22.75 million from 3,959 theaters. The film is now tracking for a total weekend take of between $55-61 million.
Weekend Box Office — May 25-27, 2007 (Plus Memorial Day) May 29, 2007 8:38 pm
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End expectedly took the top spot over the weekend, despite a lower than expected three-day take.
No Three-Day Record for “Pirates III”, But Film Still Strong May 27, 2007 10:17 am
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According to preliminary estimates, it appears that Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End will not be challenging Spider-Man 3 for the three-day record. The film grossed $43 million on Friday ($3 million of which includes Thursday midnight showings).
Weekend Box Office — May 18-20, 2007 May 20, 2007 4:16 pm
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Shrek the Third claimed the top spot for the weekend, with a better than expected take of $121.63M from 4,122 theaters. Well outpacing the first weekend total for the previous two Shrek films.
Strong Start for Shrek the Third, On Pace for 100M+ Weekend May 19, 2007 6:31 pm
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Shrek the Third may be getting horrible reviews from the press and fans alike (44% rating among Critics at Rotten Tomatoes — 58% among fans), but that negativity sure isn’t spreading to the box office, as the film grossed an estimated $38.10M on Friday.
Weekend Box Office — May 11-13, 2007 May 14, 2007 6:45 pm
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Spider-Man 3 stays atop the box office charts with a diminished, though still strong, second weekend.
“Spider-Man 3” Breaks Weekend Record With Nearly $150M May 6, 2007 10:46 am
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According to estimates, Spider-Man 3 grossed $148.0M from Friday to Sunday, shattering the previous mark set by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest ($135.6M).
Early Look at Spider-Man 3 Box Office May 5, 2007 12:00 pm
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Spider-Man 3 has broken the record for single day gross, hitting an estimated $59M on Friday.
Spider-Man 3 Already Setting Records May 2, 2007 6:43 pm
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Spider-Man 3 is already breaking records as it bows in several Asian and European territories before its US launch this Friday.
Weekend Box Office — April 27-29, 2007 April 29, 2007 9:00 pm
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Another slow weekend goes to last weeks top film, Disturbia which took in $9.02M from 3,047 theaters.
Grindhouse Split in the U.K. April 28, 2007 1:19 am
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The Weinstein Co. has announced that the Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriquez double feature Grindhouse will be released in the U.K. as two separate movies.
Weekend Box Office — April 20-22, 2007 April 22, 2007 4:11 pm
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Slow weekend allows Disturbia to take remain in first place with a take of $13.01M from 3,015 theaters.
Top 10 Box Office for Friday, April 20, 2007 April 21, 2007 5:52 pm
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According to preliminary estimates, Paramount/DreamWorks’s Disturbia remained in first place for the second straight Friday holding off all the new releases, with a take of $4.72M.
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Weekend Box Office — April 13-15, 2007 April 15, 2007 10:11 pm
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Paramount/Dreamwork’s Disturbia was the weekends number one film, taking in $22.22M from 2,925 theaters through the three-day frame.
Top 10 Box Office for Friday, April 13, 2007 April 14, 2007 12:06 am
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According to preliminary estimates, Paramount/DreamWorks’s Disturbia took the top spot Friday with $8.70M.
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Top 10 Box Office for Friday, April 6, 2007 April 7, 2007 7:00 pm
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According to preliminary estimates, Paramount/DreamWorks’s Blades of Glory took the top spot Friday for the second straight week, with a solid $9.02M, holding off the Rodriquez/Tarentino (from Weinstein/Dimension) double-feature Grindhouse, which disappointed in fourth place with $5.00M.
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Weekend Box Office — March 30-April 1, 2007 April 1, 2007 6:09 pm
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Paramount/Dreamwork’s Blades of Glory took first place over the weekend, earning a $33.01M from 3,372 theaters.
Top 10 Box Office for Friday, March 30, 2007 March 31, 2007 4:36 pm
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According to preliminary estimates, Paramount (DreamWorks)’s Blades of Glory took the top spot Friday with a rock solid $12.06M, holding off Buena Vista’s Meet the Robinsons which had to settle for second place $7.63M take.
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Weekend Box Office — March 23-25, 2007 March 26, 2007 8:23 pm
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Warner Bros.’ TMNT took first place over the weekend, finishing just ahead of last week’s number one movie 300 (which passed the $150M mark on Saturday). TMNT took in $24.26M from 3,110 theaters.
Top 10 Box Office for Friday, March 23, 2007 March 25, 2007 1:40 am
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According to preliminary estimates, Warner Bros. had another number one, as TMMT took the top spot Friday with a solid $8.60M .
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