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Box Office Breakdown: Theatergoers Take a Trip to 10,000 BC
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, FOCUS, Disney, Lionsgate, New Line, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases
One year ago, 300 pulled in an astounding $70 million dollars. This past weekend, another period drama grossed exactly half that much. Half, schmalf—it was still enough for a win.
Warner Bros.’ 10,000 BC easily topped its futuristic competitors with a $35 million take over this last weekend. The total was leaps and bounds better than the amount produced by second place finisher, College Road Trip. The Disney flick, starring Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone, rang up only $13.6 million.
Meanwhile, last week’s #1, Semi-Pro, was already showing signs of fatigue. The basketball comedy fell to 5th place and earned a disappointing $5.7 million. Does this mean the Will Ferrell sports era is finally over?
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Box Office Breakdown: Jumper Leaps to #1
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Music, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Box Office, Lists, New Releases
This President’s Day weekend, a good number of theatergoers honored their country’s leaders by taking in a showing of Jumper. The sci-fi film, starring Hayden Christensen and Jamie Bell, took in approximately $27.3 million and earned itself a first place berth. Although the gross did not break any holiday records, the movie did put about $8 million between itself and its nearest competitor (The Spiderwick Chronicles).
Third place-finisher, Step Up 2 the Streets, also had something to brag about this weekend. The dance spectacle averaged $7,655 per screen, just behind Jumper’s $7,980 figure. The other eight films had to settle for $5000 or less.
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Box Office Breakdown: Hudson and McConaughey Strike Gold
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Drama, Horror, Musicals, Mystery, Romance, Satire, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists, New Releases
Fool’s Gold, the latest joint venture for Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, debuted at the top of the charts this weekend with $21 million. (When that total is worthy of a first place finish, you know times were slow.) This marks the second time the pair opened in the $20 million dollar range; 2003’s How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days started at $23.8 million.
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins was the only other new entry in this weekend’s Top Ten. The Martin Lawrence comedy grossed $16 million over the three days pushing Hannah Montana into third place. The 3-D concert, though, had the stronger per screen average ($14,987).
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In Theaters This Weekend (2/8)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: FOCUS, Picturehouse, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Independent, Music, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Fool’s Gold (PG-13): starring Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland (directed by Andy Tennant)
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (PG-13): starring Martin Lawrence, Margaret Avery, Mo’Nique (directed by Malcolm D. Lee)
- Bab’Aziz - The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul* (NR): starring Maryam Hamid, Parviz Shahinkhou, Kaveh Khodashenas (directed by Nacer Khemir)
- The Band’s Visit* (PG-13): starring Saleh Bakri, Khalifa Natour, Ronit Elkabetz (directed by Eran Kolirin)
- The Hottie & the Nottie* (PG-13): starring Paris Hilton, Adam Kulbersh, Christine Lakin (directed by Tom Putnam)
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Baby News for Matthew McConaughey
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Comedy, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Upcoming Releases
Matthew McConaughey - probably best known for partying with Lance Armstrong and living out of an Airstream trailer - has just revealed that he will soon be seen with a new babe in his arms. On his personal website, the actor announced that he and his girlfriend are expecting their first child.
Prior to his relationship with model Camila Alves, 24, People’s Most Eligible Bachelor had been linked to former co-stars Sandra Bullock and Penelope Cruz. Although this “gift from God” does not necessarily mean marriage will soon follow, the couple have already been together for over a year now. So who knows? If Scott Baio can finally get married and have a baby, there’s hope for everyone.
McConaughey can next be seen on February 8th in Fool’s Gold.
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