'Monsters vs. Aliens' tops overseas box office

DreamWorks Animation's "Monsters vs. Aliens" reigned supreme at the international box office with an estimated $34.2 million in ticket sales. The film's total gross currently stands at $47.7 million.

"Fast & Furious," the No. 1 movie in North America, is off to a really good start on the international circuit after grossing $30.1 million at No. 2. Directed by Justin Lin, the film stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez.

Meanwhile, Nicholas Cage's latest sci-fi thriller "Knowing" picked up $8.6 million in third place, lifting its overseas total to $24.1 million. Following at No. 4 with $6.7 million was "Marley & Me," which brought its cumulative gross to $83.2 million.

At No. 5, Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" took home another $5.5 million, reaching a cume of $81.5 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" pulled $4.2 million for a total of $20.2 million; "Duplicity" grabbed another $3 million; "Dragonball: Evolution" collected $2.4 million; and "Confessions of a Shopaholic" reached a total of $48.9 million after weekend earnings of $2.5 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

'Knowing' tops slow overseas box office

"Knowing" took control of the international box office this weekend with an estimated $8.8 million in ticket sales. The Alex Proyas-directed Nicholas Cage vehicle lifted its total gross to $14.7 million.

At No. 2, Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" took home $8.4 million in 45 territories, lifting its cumulative gross to $73.7 million. Following in third place with $8 million was Kevin James' latest comedy "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," which brought its overseas total to $14.3 million.

Meanwhile, last week's winner "Marley & Me" dropped to No. 4, collecting $7.9 million for a total haul of $72.7 million. "Duplicity," Tony Gilroy's comedy starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts, finished fifth with a weekend gross of $6.9 million and a cumulative gross of $12.7 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Confessions of a Shopaholic" took home $4.9 million for a $44.7 million total); "Monsters vs. Aliens" grabbed $4.6 million in eight markets; "Race to Witch Mountain" picked up another $2.6 million for a cume of $6.3 million; and "Dragonball: Evolution" finished with $2.1 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

'Marley & Me,' 'Gran Torino' lead overseas b.o.

We've got two winners at the international box office this weekend: "Marley & Me" and "Gran Torino" each collected an esimated $8.8 million, tying for the top spot overseas.

Clint Eastwood's excellent "Torino" lifted its cumulative gross to $60 million, while David Frankel's dog drama brought its total gross to $61.9 million.

At No. 2, Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" picked up another $7 million for a total of $60.1 million. Following in third place was "Monsters vs. Aliens," which earned $6.9 million in two markets. The film opens in the U.S. this Friday.

Meanwhile, "Confessions of a Shopaholic" finished fourth this weekend, pulling in $4.3 million and reaching an overseas total of $37.9 million. The film only made $41.2 million domestically.

Other results from the international box office: "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" took home $3.7 million; "Dragonball Evolution" earned $3.6 million, "Bedtime Stories" brought in $2.6 million; and "The Unborn" pulled $2.5 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

'Marley & Me' kicks 'Watchmen' off throne overseas

"Marley & Me" topped the international box office this weekend with an estimated $14.2 million in ticket sales. The film's total currently stands at $49.3 million.

Dropping to second place was Zack Snyder's "Watchmen," which collected $13.1 million for an overseas total of $49 million. Following at No. 3 with $11.1 million was Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino," which brought its cumulative gross to $47.3 million.

Meanwhile, "Dragonball Evolution" earned $9.6 million in eight territories. The James Wong-directed adaptation will hit U.S. theaters April 8, 2009.

At No. 5, Disney's "Confessions of a Shopaholic" picked up another $6.1 million, bringing its international total to $31.8 million.

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'Watchmen' also ruling overseas box office

It's official: "Watchmen" is the ruler of the box office worldwide.

Zack Snyder's anticipated big-screen version of the celebrated graphic novel debuted at the No. 1 spot overseas, scoring an estimated $27.5 million in 45 territories. Domestically, the film pulled in $55.6 million.

At No. 2, Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" took home $12 million, lifting its international gross to $33.4 million. Following in third place was "Marley & Me," which collected $8.3 million in 16 markets.

Meanwhile, David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" earned another $7.8 million, bringing its overseas cume to $189.2 million after several weeks in release.

Still going strong was Disney's "Bolt," which finished in fifth place with a weekend gross of $4.2 million and an international total of $171.6 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Milk" grabbed another $2.2 million for a $13.7 million total gross; "Valkyrie" pulled in $4 million for a cume of $99.3 million; "The Pink Panther 2" took home $3.7 million; and "Bedtime Stories" brought in $3 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Box Office: 'Gran Torino' outraces competition

Weekend of January 9 – 11, 2009

Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino” raced to the top of the North American box office this weekend with $29 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film, which stars Eastwood as a veteran bonding with a Hmong teenager, easily shook off its competition after expanding into 2,808 theaters. Its domestic total currently stands at $40 million.

Debuting at No. 2 with $21.5 million was Gary Winick’s latest comedy “Bride Wars,” starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson as best friends who become the worst enemies after their weddings are accidentally booked on the same day.

Meanwhile, new entry “The Unborn” finished third with $21 million. The David S. Goyer-directed horror flick focuses on a young woman (Odette Yustman) haunted by the spirit of an unborn child.

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'Gran Torino' wins Friday box office race

Clint Eastwood's drama "Gran Torino" topped the North American box office Friday with $9.6 million in ticket sales. The film's domestic total currently stands at $20.6 million.

Debuting at No. 2 with $8.15 million was David S. Goyer's latest horror flick "The Unborn," which stars Odette Yustman as a young woman haunted by an evil spirit that wants to be born.

Closely following in third place was Gary Winick's comedy "Bride Wars," which collected $8.1 million. Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson star as two best friends who launch into a bitter feud when their weddings are booked on the same day.

Meanwhile, "Marley & Me" picked up $3.2 million at No. 4, lifting its cumulative gross to $115.5 million. David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" pulled in $2.9 million in fifth place, reaching a total gross of $87.8 million.

Other results from Friday's box office results: "Bedtime Stories" earned $2.2 million; "Valkyrie" took home $2.1 million; Jim Carrey's "Yes Man" pulled $2 million; and new entry "Not Easily Broken" collected $1.9 million.

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

Box Office: 'Marley & Me' easily passes $100M

Weekend of January 2 – 4, 2009

“Marley & Me” topped the North American box office for the second consecutive weekend with $24 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

David Frankel’s family comedy starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston easily dominated its competition all week long, bringing its domestic total to an impressive $106.5 million after barely two weeks in release.

At No. 2, Adam Sandler’s latest comedy “Bedtime Stories” picked up another $20.3 million, reaching a total haul of $85.3 million. In the film, Sandler plays a hotel handyman whose bedtime stories become true the next day.

Meanwhile, David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” picked up $18.4 million in third place, lifting its cumulative gross to $79 million. Starring Brad Pitt, the movie follows the story of a man who mysteriously ages backwards.

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'Marley & Me' bites competition at Friday b.o.

David Frankel's big-screen adaptation of "Marley & Me" clung to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office Friday with $9.7 million in ticket sales.

The family comedy starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston lifted its domestic total to $92.2 million after only one week in release.

Following at No. 2 was Walt Disney's family adventure "Bedtime Stories," which earned another $$8.6 million and brought its total haul to $73.7 million. Starring Adam Sandler, the film follows a handyman whose bedtime stories comes to life the next day.

Meanwhile, David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" picked up $7 million in third place, reaching a cumulative gross of $67.7 million after a strong one-week run.

Jim Carrey's comedy "Yes Man" took home $5.5 million at No. 4 for a total of $71 million, while Tom Cruise's WWII drama "Valkyrie" also pulled $5.5 in fifth place for a cume of $52.1 million

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

Box Office: 'Marley & Me' defeats competition

By Franck Tabouring
Weekend of December 26 – 28, 2008

David Frankel’s family comedy “Marley & Me” raced to the top of the North American box office this weekend with $37 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as a couple struggling to keep their dog in check, the film lifted its domestic total to an impressive $51.6 million after only four days in release.

At No. 2, Adam Sandler’s latest comedy “Bedtime Stories” took home $28 million, reaching a cumulative gross of $38.5 million. The Adam Shankman-directed adventure follows a hotel handyman whose bedtime stories come true the next day.

Meanwhile, David Fincher’s acclaimed drama “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” collected $27 million in third place, lifting its total gross to $39 million after a strong four-day run. In the film, Brad Pitt stars as a man who ages backwards.

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