‘X-Men’ and ‘Alice’ sequels are expected to power the Memorial Day weekend box office
8 years, 9 months ago

‘X-Men’ and ‘Alice’ sequels are expected to power the Memorial Day weekend box office

LA Times  

Hollywood is anticipating a powerful Memorial Day weekend at the box office, led by hoped-for blockbusters “X-Men: Apocalypse” and “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” The convergence of the two sequels, both belonging to popular franchises, could thrust the industry to one of the biggest Memorial Day weekends ever, providing a momentum boost to the movie business during the key summer months. “There’s no question this could be a really big weekend and supercharge the box office.” The biggest Memorial Day weekend remains 2013, with $314 million in U.S.-Canada ticket sales, largely fueled by the popularity of “Fast & Furious 6,” according to ComScore. The second-highest Memorial Day weekend was 2011, with nearly $277 million in ticket sales from “The Hangover 2” and other movies, followed by 2007’s $255 million, when “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” powered results. Singer’s 2014 entry “X-Men: Days of Future Past” reached a high point for the franchise with $110 million at the box office during its opening Memorial Day weekend.

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box office. The Anthony Mackie-led “Captain America: Brave New World” opened strong at about $120 million on a three-day weekend last month, but plunged to $28.2 million last week in one of the most significant second-week drops for a Marvel …

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
1 month ago

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend

Associated Press  

“Captain America: Brave New World” infused some blockbuster cash into the North American box office, bringing in $88.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s Marvel’s first major release since “Deadpool & Wolverine”broke records last summer and re-energized a Marvel fanbase that some worried was weakening after the poor showing for “The Marvels.” Playing …

History made at US box office over Thanksgiving weekend
3 months, 3 weeks ago

History made at US box office over Thanksgiving weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Disney sequel Moana 2 pulled in 17.4 million moviegoers, Wicked sold 8.7 million tickets, while …

'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

The Independent  

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Chris Hemsworth's box office disaster Furiosa blamed for closure of Queensland regional cinema after selling just 222 tickets in a week
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chris Hemsworth's box office disaster Furiosa blamed for closure of Queensland regional cinema after selling just 222 tickets in a week

Daily Mail  

An Australian cinema complex in the regional town of Emerald, Queensland is at risk of foreclosure after Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga failed to attract audiences. Stephen Goddard, the manager of Emerald Cinema Complex in QLD, sold just 222 tickets to the struggling epic in its first week, and said these disastrous numbers could spell the end of his 20-year …

‘Furiosa’ and ‘Garfield’ tussle over worst Memorial Day weekend box office in 29 years
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Furiosa’ and ‘Garfield’ tussle over worst Memorial Day weekend box office in 29 years

LA Times  

Movie theaters are looking more and more like wastelands these days. Neither “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” nor “The Garfield Movie” could save Memorial Day weekend, which is cruising toward a two-decade low. “Furiosa,” the Mad Max prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, claimed the first place spot for the Friday-Sunday weekend with $25.6 million, according to studio estimates …

'Guardians Vol. 3' and 'Super Mario Bros.' top box office again
1 year, 10 months ago

'Guardians Vol. 3' and 'Super Mario Bros.' top box office again

The Independent  

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'Black Adam' tops box office again on quiet weekend
2 years, 4 months ago

'Black Adam' tops box office again on quiet weekend

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On a quiet weekend in …

Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions
2 years, 6 months ago

Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

The Independent  

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'The Invitation' tops tepid weekend at box office
2 years, 6 months ago

'The Invitation' tops tepid weekend at box office

The Independent  

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The Batman Box Office Collection: Robert Pattinson's film strong with $66 mn during 2nd weekend in US
3 years ago

The Batman Box Office Collection: Robert Pattinson's film strong with $66 mn during 2nd weekend in US

India TV News  

Hollywood star Robert Pattinson's latest release 'The Batman' has earned $66 million from 4,417 North American theatres in its second weekend of release, propelling its domestic tally to a whopping $238.5 million. Ticket sales for 'The Batman' declined 51 per cent from its $134 million debut, a better hold than most comic book tentpoles -- pandemic or not. At the …

‘Venom 2’ smashes pandemic box office record; ‘No Time to Die’ soars overseas
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Venom 2’ smashes pandemic box office record; ‘No Time to Die’ soars overseas

LA Times  

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” — the highly anticipated sequel to Marvel and Sony Pictures’ irreverent antihero origin story — devoured its prey at the North American box office this weekend, debuting at $90.1 million, according to estimates from measurement firm ComScore. The second installment in the “Venom” franchise also surpassed its predecessor’s massive debut haul of $80 million, which …

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Smashes Labor Day Box Office Records With $71.4 Million Debut
3 years, 6 months ago

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Smashes Labor Day Box Office Records With $71.4 Million Debut

NPR  

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Smashes Labor Day Box Office Records With $71.4 Million Debut Enlarge this image toggle caption Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for Disney Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for Disney Hollywood's newest superhero is saving the day on-screen — and off. The Marvel epic Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings rang up an estimated $71.4 million at U.S. theaters between Friday …

’F9’ to propel US box office to biggest weekend since pandemic hit
3 years, 8 months ago

’F9’ to propel US box office to biggest weekend since pandemic hit

Live Mint  

F9, the latest installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, is expected to turbocharge the domestic box office this weekend, drawing audiences back into theaters at a pace not seen since early 2020. The feature from Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures may generate $67 million in ticket sales, walloping the current largest film debut during pandemic times, according to Boxoffice Pro. …

Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
5 years ago

Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years

Live Mint  

Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office. Disney's latest release from Pixar, “Onward,” remained the top film, earning $10.5 million in its second weekend. While this weekend's crop of films weren't expected to compete with …

Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
5 years ago

Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood’s worst weekends at the box office. Disney’s latest release from Pixar, “Onward,” remained the top film, earning $10.5 million in its second weekend. While this weekend’s crop of films weren’t expected …

US box-office break records thanks to Avengers: Infinity War, Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
6 years, 8 months ago

US box-office break records thanks to Avengers: Infinity War, Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the months of April, May, and June, American cinemas have had Avengers: Infinity War, …

Avengers: Infinity War crosses $1 billion mark; are box office numbers best gauge of film's success?
6 years, 10 months ago

Avengers: Infinity War crosses $1 billion mark; are box office numbers best gauge of film's success?

Firstpost  

Avengers: Infinity War is making a ridiculous amount of money, but one must look at the investment made and the drop in collections before judging the film on numbers alone. In its second weekend the film flexed its considerable muscle anew in North American theatres, pulling in a robust $114.8 million and leaving other top films in its dust, according …

How massive is ‘Black Panther’ at the box office? A record-shattering $235 million
7 years, 1 month ago

How massive is ‘Black Panther’ at the box office? A record-shattering $235 million

LA Times  

The Times spoke to fans who attended opening day screenings of “Black Panther” in Los Angeles to discuss what the film meant to them. The King of Wakanda reigned supreme this holiday weekend as Disney’s “Black Panther” proved to be a pop cultural phenomenon, shattering box office records with an estimated $235 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales for …

Dangal box office collection now at Rs 1,848 crore, with China business adding $169 million to total
7 years, 9 months ago

Dangal box office collection now at Rs 1,848 crore, with China business adding $169 million to total

Firstpost  

As of 4 June, the top ranked films at the Chinese box office were Wonder Woman, Pirates of the Caribbean and Dangal It’s been exactly one month since Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal, directed by Nitish Tiwari and co-starring Sakshi Tanwar, Zaira Waseem, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh, released in China. As per the latest reports, Dangal’s total box office collection …

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' topped box office in North America
7 years, 9 months ago

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' topped box office in North America

China Daily  

Poster of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" topped box office in North America with an estimated 62.2 million U.S. dollars during its debut in Memorial Day weekend. The film earned 208.4 million U.S. dollars internationally this weekend and when combined with the 62.2 million U.S. dollars …

China box office: ‘X-Men’ on top as U.S. films rule the week
8 years, 9 months ago

China box office: ‘X-Men’ on top as U.S. films rule the week

LA Times  

American films dominated China’s movie screens last week with “X-Men: Apocalypse” topping the field with a $56-million opening weekend. The long-running 20th Century Fox franchise based on the Marvel comics series was far ahead of “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” which earned $22.5 million in the seven days ending Sunday. But “Alice” has helped push Disney’s take in China so …

Vin Diesel's Fast & Furious 6 becomes Universal Pictures' biggest opening film after $120m debut weekend
11 years, 9 months ago

Vin Diesel's Fast & Furious 6 becomes Universal Pictures' biggest opening film after $120m debut weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The action-packed sixth installment of the Fast & Furious film franchise …

‘Fast & Furious 6’ sales of $98.5 mn a best for Universal
11 years, 9 months ago

‘Fast & Furious 6’ sales of $98.5 mn a best for Universal

Live Mint  

Los Angeles: Fast & Furious 6, from Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures, was the top film at theaters in the US and Canada in the first three days of the US Memorial Day weekend, taking in $98.5 million, the biggest-ever debut for the studio. add_main_imageThe film, which also had the second-biggest opening this year, topped Warner Bros.’ comedy The Hangover Part …

'Avengers' ups dollar power with $207.4M opening
12 years, 10 months ago

'Avengers' ups dollar power with $207.4M opening

India TV News  

Los Angeles : "The Avengers" has extended its box-office superpowers with a record $207.4 million opening weekend domestically, an even bigger start than originally projected. Final figures from distributor Disney on Monday put the film's debut $7.1 million higher than the studio had estimated a day earlier.With a superstar cast, great reviews and glowing word of mouth from fans, "The …

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