Box office: ‘The Croods’ catches fire with $44.7M opening
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The caveman comedy “The Croods” left an indelible mark on the wall, opening at No. 1 with $44.7 million, according to Sunday studio estimates. The 3-D adventure from DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox features a voice cast including Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Catherine … Read more
No magic in Warner Bros.’ latest box-office flop
By Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros. may need to dial 911 after suffering its fifth consecutive box-office disappointment this year. This past weekend, the Warner comedy “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” lost out to the lower-profile “The Call,” starring Halle Berry as an emergency call line operator. According to an … Read more
Box office: ‘Oz’ again tops with $42.2 million
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Oz the Great and Powerful” is living up to its name at the box office. Walt Disney’s 3-D blockbuster led all films for the second week in a row, taking in $42.2 million according to studio estimates Sunday. Sam Raimi’s prequel to the L. Frank … Read more
Box office: ‘Skyfall’ brings record Bond debut of $88.4M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Bond is cashing in at the box office. “Skyfall,” the 23rd film featuring the British super-spy, pulled in a franchise-record $88.4 million in its U.S. debut, bringing its worldwide total to more than $500 million since it began rolling out overseas in late October. The top 20 movies at U.S. … Read more
Box office: ‘Dark Knight Rises’ earns $160.9M in wake of tragedy
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Dark Knight Rises” earned a sizeable $160.9 million over the weekend, making it the biggest 2-D opening ever, but falling slightly below expectations following the mass shooting at a Colorado screening of the Batman film. Warner Bros. said Monday that the final installment … Read more
Box office: ‘Madagascar 3,’ ‘Prometheus’ pack movie theaters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The animated sequel “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” was the most-wanted movie for audiences, debuting at No. 1 for the weekend with $60.3 million. Ridley Scott’s “Alien” offshoot “Prometheus” opened strongly in second-place with $51.1 million. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution … Read more
Box office: ‘Avengers’ rules with record $103M second weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Avengers” followed a record-shattering $200 million opening with another Hollywood high — a $100 million-plus second weekend. The superhero tale took in $103.1 million to remain the No. 1 film and lift its domestic take to $373.1 million after just 10 days. With nearly $630 million more overseas, “The Avengers” … Read more
Box office: ‘Avengers’ shoots higher overseas with $185.1M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Avengers” isn’t playing yet on U.S. movie screens, but the superhero dream team already is a marvel at the worldwide box office. Final figures from distributor Disney on Monday put the overseas haul for “The Avengers” at $185.1 million since it began opening in 39 markets last week. That’s nearly … Read more
Box office: ‘Hunger Games’ repeats as champ with $33M weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Hunger Games” continues to rule the box office with $33.1 million in its third weekend, raising its domestic haul to $302.4 million. The “American Pie” sequel “American Reunion” opened at No. 2 with $21.5 million, while a 3-D version of James Cameron’s blockbuster “Titanic” debuted in third-place with $17.3 million. … Read more
Box office: ‘Hunger Games’ earns $61.1M to top ‘Titans’ sequel
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Hunger Games” is still the first item on the menu for movie fans, taking in $61.1 million to remain the No. 1 film in its second weekend. Studio estimates Sunday put Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games” well ahead of Sam Worthington’s action sequel “Wrath of … Read more
