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Entries in Angels & Demons (17)

Monday
15Jun2009

'Terminator Salvation' stays on top overseas

McG's action spectacle "Terminator Salvation" clung to the No. 1 spot at the international box office this weekend with an estimated $46.1 million in ticket sales. The Christian Bale vehicle lifted its total gross to $165.5 million.

At No. 2, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" picked up $17.9 million in 104 territories, bringing its overseas cume to $176.2 million. The sequel's domestic gross currently stands at $134.4 million.

Finishing third this weekend was Ron Howard's "Angels & Demons," which took home another $14.1 million for a total gross of $315 million.

Meanwhile, "The Hangover" grabbed the No. 4 spot with $11.6 million in 15 markets. Following in fifth place with a weekend gross of $8.2 million and a total haul of $26.6 million was Pixar's "Up," which is currently playing in 14 markets and will expand in the coming weeks.

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Sunday
07Jun2009

'Terminator Salvation' takes overseas b.o. lead

McG's "Terminator Salvation" took the No. 1 spot at the international box office this weekend with an impressive $67.5 million in ticket sales. The film's total currently stands at $97.2 million.

At No. 2, Shawn Levy's Ben Stiller comedy "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" collected another $26.7 million, bringing its overseas gross to $148.4 million.

Meanwhile, Ron Howard's "The Da Vinci Code" follow-up "Angels & Demons" finished in third place, taking home $22.3 million for a cumulative gross of $293 million.

Pixar's animated family adventure "Up" picked up $7.8 million at No. 4 for an early international total of $13.5 million. The film is currently playing in four markets on the circuit.

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Sunday
31May2009

'Battle of the Smithsonian' tops overseas b.o.

Shawn Levy's Ben Stiller vehicle "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" climbed to the top spot at the international box office this weekend with an estimated $37.2 million in ticket sales. The film's total gross currently stands at $106 million.

At No. 2, Ron Howard's "Angels & Demons" took home another $32.9 million, lifting its cumulative gross to $251.7 million. Following in third place with $13 million was McG's "Terminator Salvation," which brought its overseas total to $23.1 million.

Meanwhile, Gavin Hood's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" finished fourth with a weekend gross of $8.1 million and a total haul of $170.1 million. J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" scored the fifth spot on the international circuit this weekend, collecting $8 million for a cume of $101.5 million.

Opening this weekend were Sam Raimi's "Drag Me to Hell," which picked up $4.4 million in three markets, and Pixar's "Up," which brought in $4.2 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Hannah Montana: The Movie" took home $2.4 million; "Monsters vs. Aliens" grabbed another $3.1 million; "State of Play" picked up $2.6 million; and "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" reached a total gross of $11.3 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
31May2009

Box Office: Pixar's 'Up' catches solid $68M

Weekend of May 29 – 31, 2009

Pixar’s “Up” safely landed at the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with $68.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Directed by Peter Docter, the animated family adventure opened at 3,766 locations, scoring an average of $18,109 per theater. The story follows a 78-year-old widower who decides to fulfill his dream and take his entire house on a trip to South America.

Last week’s champion “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” dropped to second place, earning another $25.5 million for a domestic total of $105.2 after a strong two-week run.

Debuting at No. 3 with $16.6 million from 2,508 locations was Sam Raimi’s horror flick “Drag Me to Hell.” In the film, Alison Lohman plays an ambitious loan officer whose life turns into a living hell after she’s cursed by a creepy old lady.

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Monday
25May2009

'Angels & Demons' remains overseas b.o. king

Tom Hanks in Angels & DemonsRon Howard's "Angels & Demons" continued its overseas box office reign this weekend with $60.4 million in ticket sales in 99 territories. The film's total gross currently stands at $198.3 million.

At No. 2, Shawn Levy's "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" debuted with $50.1 million in 93 markets. In the sequel, Ben Stiller travels to the Smithsonian to rescue his friends from the hands of an evil Egyptian leader.

Meanwhile, J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot collected $11.5 million in third place, lifting its cumulative gross to $87.5 million. Following at No. 4 with $7 million was "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which brought its international total to $156.7 million.

Finishing fifth this weekend was Peter Chelsom's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," which took home $3.1 million for a total haul of $31 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Monsters vs. Aliens" reached a total of $163 million; "Fast & Furious" brought its cume to $192.8 million; "Confessions of a Shopaholic" scored another $1.7 million; and "The Boat That Rocked" lifted its total haul to $21.8 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
24May2009

'Battle of the Smithsonian' wins box office race

Weekend of May 22 – 24, 2009

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” outran its competition at the North American box office this weekend with $53.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Shawn Levy’s sequel to the 2006 hit family adventure stars Ben Stiller as a former museum security guard who heads to the Smithsonian to rescue his pals from the hands of a ruthless Egyptian leader. The film pulled $23.1 million more during opening weekend than its predecessor.

At No. 2, McG’s “Terminator Salvation” debuted with $43 million ($56.3 million total gross). The fourth installment in the popular “Terminator” series stars Christian Bale as John Connor, who leads the human resistance in the battle against the machines in the year 2018.

Meanwhile, J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” slipped to third place, earning $21.9 million and reaching a domestic total of $183.5 million. Following closely in fourth place was Ron Howard’s “Angels & Demons,” which picked up $21.4 million for a cume of $81.5 million after two weeks in release.

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Saturday
23May2009

'Museum' defeats 'Salvation' at Friday box office 

Shawn Levy's "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" took over the North American box office lead Friday with an estimated $15.3 million in ticket sales.

Starring Ben Stiller, the film scored $3 million more on opening day than its 2006 predecessor "Night at the Museum." The sequel follows main character Larry Daley as he heads to the Smithsonian to rescue his pals from the hands of a ruthless Egyptian leader (Hank Azaria).

Thursday's box office winner "Terminator Salvation" slipped to No. 2 Friday, taking home $14.8 million for an impressive two-day total gross of $28.2 million. Directed by McG, the action spectacle stars Christian Bale as John Connor, who leads the resistance in the war against the machines.

At No. 3, Ron Howard's "Angels & Demons" pulled in $6 million, reaching a domestic total of $66.1 million. Following in fourth place with $5.7 million was J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot, which brought its cume to $167.4 million.

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Saturday
23May2009

'Terminator Salvation' owns Thursday box office

Christian Bale in Terminator Salvation

McG's "Terminator Salvation" dominated the North American box office Thursday with an estimated $13.3 million in ticket sales.

The fourth installment in the popular series stars Christian Bale as John Connor, who leads the resistance in the battle against the machines in 2018.

Still going strong at No. 2 was J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek," which earned another $2.9 million for a total of $161.6 million. Following in third place was "Angels & Demons," which collected $2.6 million for a cume of $60.1 million.

Meanwhile, Gavin Hood's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" picked up $811,037, bringing its total gross to $155.2 million. At No. 5, "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" reached a total haul of $42.1 million after Thursday's earnings of $545,387.

Source: Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com)

Monday
18May2009

'Angels & Demons' wins overseas box office race

Tom Hanks in Angels & DemonsRon Howard's "Angels & Demons" delivered a solid weekend start at the international box office with an estimated $104.3 million in ticket sales. That's a strong $56.3 million more than its domestic opening weekend gross.

At No. 2, J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot collected another $21 million in 57 markets, reaching a total haul of $70 million. Domestically, the film earned $43 million this past weekend, bringing its worldwide cume to $217.6 million.

Following in third place overseas was "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which picked up $13.5 million for a cumulative gross of $144.5 million. Meanwhile, Zac Efron's comedy "17 Again" finished fourth with a weekend gross of $5.2 million and an international total of $48.3 million.

Peter Chelsom's "Hannah Montana: The Movie" slipped to No. 5 this weekend, scoring $4.7 million for a total gross of $26.1 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Coraline" pulled $2.7 million; "Fighting" took home $1.9 million; "Fast & Furious" reached a cume of $191.5 million; and "State of Play" brought its international gross to $18.8 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
17May2009

Box Office: 'Angels & Demons' earns $48M

Weekend of May 15 – 17, 2009

Tom Hanks in Angels & DemonsRon Howard’s “Angels & Demons” topped the North American box office with $48 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The latest big-screen adaptation of one of Dan Brown’s popular novels struggled to beat J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek,” which came in close second with another $43 million this weekend. The sci-fi reboot’s domestic total currently stands at $147.6 million.

In “Angels,” Tom Hanks reprises his role as Robert Langdon, who heads to the Vatican to solve a murder and help prevent a ruthless terrorist attack. The film scored $29 million less during opening weekend than its predecessor, “The Da Vinci Code.”

At No. 3, Gavin Hood’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” collected $14.8 million, lifting its total haul to $151 million after three weeks in release. The film’s domestic gross already passed its estimated $150 million budget.

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