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Entries in Monsters vs. Aliens (20)

Sunday
03May2009

'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' grabs $73M overseas

Hugh Jackman as WolverineGavin Hood's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" dominated the international box office with an estimated $73 million in ticket sales. Domestically, the film opened just as strong, scoring an impressive $87 million.

At a distant No. 2, Zac Efron's comedy "17 Again" took home another $8.3 million in 25 territories, lifting its overseas total to $38 million.

Tied for third place this weekend were Justin Lin's "Fast & Furious" and Peter Chelsom's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," which collected $6.7 million each. "Furious" reached a cume of $182.4 million, while "Hannah" brought its total to $8.7 million.

Meanwhile, "Monsters vs. Aliens" picked up $6.1 million at No. 4, reaching a cumulative gross of $152.1 million on the international circuit. Following in fifth place with $5.1 million was "State of Play," which finished with a total of $12.4 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Gran Torino" took $2.3 million for a $105.2 million total; "Duplicity" pulled another $2.1 million; "Race to Witch Mountain" earned $2 million; and "Knowing" reached $70.8 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
03May2009

Box Office: 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' scores $87M

Weekend of May 1 – May 3, 2009

Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: WolverineX-Men Origins: Wolverine” slashed its competition at the North American box office with a strong $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Released by 20th Century Fox, the Gavin Hood-directed action spectacle scored an average of $21,225 per theater at 4,099 locations.

Starring Hugh Jackman in the title role, the film follows Wolverine as he seeks revenge against the evil-minded Victor Creed (Live Schreiber) and William Stryker (Danny Huston).

Debuting in second place with $15.3 million was Mark Waters’ latest romantic comedy “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” which stars Matthew McConaughey as a celeb photographer who’s visited by three ghosts during the weekend of his brother’s wedding.

Last week’s box office champion “Obsessed” slipped to No. 3, pulling $12.2 million and reaching a domestic total of $47 million after two weeks in release. The thriller directed by Steve Shill stars Idris Elba, Ali Larter and Beyonce Knowles.

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Monday
27Apr2009

'Fast & Furious' still box office champion overseas

"Fast & Furious" topped the international box office for a third consecutive weekend with an estimated $15.2 million in ticket sales. The film is playing in 59 markets, and its total gross currently stands at a solid $170 million.

At No. 2, "Monsters vs. Aliens" collected another $11.2 million in 59 territories, lifting its overseas total to $143 million. Following in third place with $6.8 million was Zac Efron's latest comedy "17 Again," which lifted its cumulative gross to $27.5 million.

Meanwhile, Nicolas Cage's latest sci-fi flick "Knowing" pulled $4.1 million, bringing its total gross to $63.9 million. At No. 5, "State of Play" took home $3.6 million in five territories for a cume of $6.1 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Gran Torino" earned another $3.3 million for a total of $99.1 million; "I Love You, Man" collected $2.5 million; "Race to Witch Mountain" picked up $3.1 million; and "Duplicity" reached an international gross of $26.5 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
26Apr2009

Box Office: ‘Obsessed’ delivers $28M opening 

Weekend of April 24 – 26, 2009

Beyonce stars in Obsessed, which topped the box office this weekend.Beyoncé Knowles' thriller "Obsessed" defeated its competition at the North American box office with $28.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

In the film directed by Steve Shill, Idris Elba co-stars as a successful asset manager who gets into trouble with his wife (Knowles) when his new temp (Ali Larter) starts stalking him.

At No. 2, last week’s box office winner “17 Again” collected another $11.6 million, lifting its domestic total to $39.9 million. Starring Zac Efron, the comedy follows a 37-year-old who gets to relive his past as a 17-year-old.

New release “Fighting” debuted in third place with $11.4 million. Directed by Dito Montiel, the drama follows Channing Tatum in the role of a poor chap trying to score big in the world of underground street fighting.

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Sunday
19Apr2009

'Fast & Furious' continues overseas b.o. dominance

"Fast & Furious" topped the international box office for the second consecutive weekend with an estimated $36 million in ticket sales. The film's overseas total currently stands at an impressive $145 million.

At No. 2, DreamWorks Animation's "Monsters vs. Aliens" took home $20 million in 58 territories, reaching a cumulative gross of $126 million.

Meanwhile, Nicolas Cage's sci-fi thriller "Knowing" finished third with $8.4 million, bringing its international total to $54.5 million. Following at No. 4 with $6 million was Zac Efron's new comedy "17 Again," which is currently playing in nine markets. 

Walt Disney's "Race to Witch Mountain" took No. 5, earning $5.5 million for a total gross of $24.3 million. In the film, Dwayne Johnson plays a taxi driver helping two alien kids return to their spaceship.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Dragonball Evolution" took home $3.9 million for a total of $44 million; "Gran Torino" pulled $3.4 million; "The Boat That Rocked" collected $3.8 million; and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" finished with $2.2 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
19Apr2009

Box Office: ’17 Again’ takes $24M at No. 1

Weekend of April 17 – 19, 2009

Zac Efron’s latest teenage comedy “17 Again” slashed its competition at the North American box office this weekend with $24 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Directed by Burr Steers, the film follows a 37-year-old man who despises his existence and gets to relive his past as a 17-year-old. Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon and Michelle Trachtenberg co-star.

Debuting in second place with $14 million was Kevin Macdonald’s thriller “State of Play,” which stars Russell Crowe as a print journalist who launches his own investigation into the murder of a congressman’s assistant. Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren and Rachel McAdams round out the lead cast.

Things didn’t turned out as well for “Crank: High Voltage,” the week’s third wide release. The action sequel starring Jason Statham opened at No. 6 with only $6.5 million, which is about half the opening weekend gross of its predecessor.

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Sunday
12Apr2009

'Fast & Furious' wins overseas box office race

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker star in Justin Lin's Fast & Furious"Fast & Furious" topped the international box office this weekend with an estimated $46.5 million in ticket sales. The film's total gross currently stands at $91 million.

At No. 2, DreamWorks Animation's "Monsters vs. Aliens" picked up another $26.5 million in 52 territories, lifting its overseas total to $92.7 million. In the film, a group of friendly monsters assist the U.S. government in battling a ruthless alien who plans to take over the world.

Meanwhile, Nicholas Cage's "Knowing" took home $11 million at No. 3, bringing its total haul to $40.4 million. Following in fourth place this weekend was James Wong's "Dragonball Evolution," which pulled $10.6 million for an international total of $37 million.

Disney's "Race to Witch Mountain" finished at No. 5 with $5.2 million, reaching a cumulative gross of $15 million. The film stars Dwayne Johnson as a taxi driver helping two alien kids finding their spaceship.

Other results from the overseas box office: "17 Again" opened with $3.8 million in one market; "Gran Torino" collected another $4 million for a $87.8 million total; "Duplicity" reached a cume of $21 million; and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" took in $2.4 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
12Apr2009

Box Office: ‘Hannah Montana’ delivers solid $34M

Hannah Montana The Movie tops the North American box officeWeekend of April 10 – 12, 2009

Walt Disney’s “Hannah Montana: The Movie” soared to the top of the North American box office this weekend with $34 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Directed by Peter Chelsom, the film is based on Disney’s popular television series and stars Miley Cyrus as an energetic teenager who gets to reexamine her hectic double life as a famous pop star during a trip to her hometown.

Last week’s winner “Fast & Furious” collected another solid $28.7 million in second place, reaching a cumulative gross of $118 million after a strong two-week run. In the Justin Lin-directed action flick, Paul Walker and Vin Diesel team up to infiltrate the operations of a ruthless drug lord.

Meanwhile, DreamWorks Animation’s latest family adventure “Monsters vs. Aliens” dropped to No. 3, taking home $22.6 million and bringing its domestic total to $141 million. In the film, a group of eccentric monsters assist the U.S. government in battling a hostile alien planning to take over the world.

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Sunday
05Apr2009

'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

Sunday
05Apr2009

Box Office: ‘Fast & Furious’ delivers stunning $72M

Weekend of April 3 – 5, 2009

Fast & Furious” easily outraced its competition at the North American box office this weekend with a stunning $72.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The return of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in the lead roles proved to be quite lucrative, as the fourth installment in the popular series delivered a better opening weekend than any of its three predecessors.

Also doing pretty well this weekend was DreamWorks Animation’s “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” which took home another $33.5 million for a domestic total of $105.7 million after only two weeks in release.

At No. 3, “The Haunting in Connecticut” pulled in $9.5 million, reaching a total gross of $37.2 million. Starring Virginia Madsen, the Peter Cornwell-directed horror thriller follows a family experiencing supernatural events in their new home.

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