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Weekend Box Office – '21 Jump Street' Leaps Over the Competition

Shauna Wright — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:20:35 +0000

’21 Jump Street,’ the movie version of the 1980s television show that introduced the world to the phenomenon known as Johnny Depp, opened strong with $35 million to easily take the top spot at the box office this weekend.

Weekend Box Office – 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' Holds On to the Top Spot

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:17:50 +0000

Once again, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ was the most popular movie at the box office this weekend, bringing in $39.1 million in its second week of release. Disney’s ‘John Carter’ made $30.6 million for second place, bumping ‘Project X’ — which sold $11.5 million in tickets — down one spot into third. Rounding out the [...]

Weekend Box Office: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ Takes a Bite Out of First Place

Shauna Wright — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:55:16 +0000

In news that will likely surprise exactly no one, ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ glittered and gored its way to a spectacular $139.5 million premiere this weekend, giving the latest film in the popular franchise the fifth-largest domestic opening in history.

Weekend Box Office: 'Immortals' Fights Its Way to First Place

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:22:37 +0000

The swords-and-sandals fantasy movie ‘Immortals’ fought off the competition to take the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $32 million in its debut week. Adam Sandler’s dual role as male and female twins ‘Jack and Jill’ brought in $26 million for second place, while former box office champ ‘Puss In Boots’ finally [...]

Weekend Box Office: 'Puss In Boots' Claws Its Way to Another First Place Finish

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:27:04 +0000

In its second week of release, ‘Puss In Boots,’ the Antonio Banderas-voiced swashbuckling feline from the ‘Shrek’ franchise, pulled in $33 million in milk money to again take the top spot at the box office this weekend. The star-studded caper ‘Tower Heist’ premiered at number two with $25 million in revenues, followed by the three-quel [...]

Weekend Box Office: 'Harry Potter' Is King in Record-Breaking Performance

Shauna Wright — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:35:12 +0000

In news that will surprise exactly no one, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′ completely dominated this weekend’s box office. The final film in the Potter franchise banked a record-breaking $168.6 million opening weekend, with $92 million on Friday alone.

That number surpasses the previous record holder, ‘The Dark Knight,’ which opened to $158.4 million in 2008.

“I’m too old for cartwheels, but it’s close,” said Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.’ president for domestic distribution. “At the same time it’s bittersweet. It’s also the end of a great franchise, and we’ve watched these talented kids grow up.”

Weekend Box Office: 'Green Lantern' Dims in Theaters

Andy Scott — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:35:12 +0000

As expected, ‘Green Lantern’ was the number one movie at the box office this weekend, taking in a slightly underwhelming $52.7 million, according to weekend estimates.

That number marks the lowest opening for a superhero movie this summer, behind ‘Thor’ ($66 million) ‘X-Men: First Class’ ($56 million).