Box Office: 'Avatar' shines with another $75M!

Weekend of December 25 – 27: ‘Avatar’ outruns ‘Sherlock Holmes’ & ‘Chipmunks’

James Cameron’s “Avatar” prevailed at the North American box office this weekend as the sci-fi action spectacle regained the No. 1 spot with another stunning $75 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Even though “Avatar” was dethroned Friday by new entry “Sherlock Holmes,” the film regained momentum Saturday and Sunday to emerge as the weekend’s winner. “Avatar” brought its domestic total to a solid $212.2 million.

Guy Ritchie’s “Holmes” also delivered a strong performance at the box office, bagging a superb $65.3 million from ticket sales at 3,626 locations. The film starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role scored an average of $18,031 per theater.

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'Sherlock Holmes' arrests competition at box office

It's been a massive Christmas Day at the North American box office, as Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" defeated its competition with an estimated $24.8 million in ticket sales at 3,626 locations.

Meanwhile, James Cameron's "Avatar" came in second, earning a solid $23.5 million. The film's total gross currently stands at $160.7 million. "Avatar" scored an average of $6,800 per theater at 3,456 locations.

At No. 3, Betty Thomas' "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" bagged $14.5 million, bringing its domestic total to $41.3 million after three days in release. The film is playing at 3,700 locations.

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'Avatar' scores another solid $16M Monday!

Opening weekend for James Cameron's "Avatar" is history, but that doesn't mean Fox's action-packed sci-fi epic is slowing down. On the contrary, the film added another stunning $16.3 million Monday!

"Avatar" delivered an average of $4,747 per theater at 3,452 locations Monday, which is a solid result for a weekday run. The film's domestic total currently stands at $93.4 million after four days in release.

Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" didn't perform bad either. The 2D-animated adventure collected another $2.9 million for a total gross of $47.6 million. "The Blind Side" followed closely with $2 million.

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67th Annual Golden Globes Nominations

I don't particularly care about the Golden Globes much, but the 67th annual Globes ceremony is coming up soon, so here is a quick summary of this year's nominations. Any big surprises? Not exactly.

Best drama: "Avatar," "The Hurt Locker," "Inglourious Basterds," "Up in the Air" and "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire" all made the cut. I'm glad to see "Avatar" is a part of the race.

In the best musical or comedy category, "Nine," "Julie & Julia," "The Hangover," "(500) Days of Summer" and "It's Complicated" earned a nomination. I bet "Julie & Julia" could win this thing, but you never know...

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Three new fabulous 'Nine' posters!

Earlier today I received three new movie posters for Rob Marshall's upcoming musical "Nine," and as you can see after the jump, these one-sheets are quite fabulous. The film opens nationwide Dec. 25, 2009.

In the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show, Daniel Day-Lewis jumps into the role of Guido Contini, a high-profile director struggling to satisfy all the women in his life, including his wife and mistress.

Two of these posters are all about the women, and I admit Kate and Penelope look pretty hot. Fergie looks a tad too scary for my taste, but the rest of the gang sure boasts some solid looks, don't you think?

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Wonderful new trailer for 'Nine' is vibrant

I'm among those who absolutely adored Rob Marshall's prestigious musical "Chicago," and therefore, I'm really looking forward to his next spectacle "Nine," due in theaters everywhere Dec. 25, 2009.

A new feature trailer for the movie has debuted online, and I encourage you to check it out after the jump. No dialogue in this one, really, but instead, you're treated to great visuals and beautiful music.

In the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show, Daniel Day-Lewis jumps into the role of Guido Contini, a high-profile director struggling to satisfy all the women in his life, including his wife and mistress.

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Weinstein Co. pushes back 'Nine' musical

I know it's not that tragic and I will definitely survive, but the Weinstein Co. just keeps pushing back films I am really dying to see. The latest film to get a new release date: Rob Marshall's musical "Nine."

"Nine" is one of only a few films I am really looking forward to this season, but it won't open on Nov. 25, 2009 anymore, because TWC pushed it to Dec. 18 for a limited opening and Dec. 25 for an expansion.

That means Christmas Day will be even busier. The reason for the move is that TWC's "The Road," which itself has seen tons of release date changes, is also set for a November 25 release.

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Five best trailers for fall 2009 movies

As we launch into the fall movie season, I figured it would be a great time to look at some trailers that blew my mind recently. Here are the top five trailers for movies still to open this year. Please be advised I picked these based solely on the quality of the trailers and the trailers only.

HERE ARE MY FAVORITE TRAILERS FOR UPCOMING '09 FILMS

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Another brand-new photo from 'Nine' musical

Yesterday I posted five brand-new photos from Rob Marshall's upcoming musical "Nine," and today I have one more new still for you. Check it out above; the party is on! The Weinstein Co. release opens in theaters Nov. 25, 2009.

In the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show, Daniel Day-Lewis jumps into the role of Guido Contini, a high-profile director struggling to satisfy all the women in his life, including his wife and mistress.

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Five new images from 'Nine' musical

The Weinstein Co. has released five brand-new photos from Rob Marshall's upcoming musical "Nine," which opens Nov. 25, 2009. Check them out above and after the jump.

In the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show, Daniel Day-Lewis jumps into the role of Guido Contini, a high-profile director struggling to satisfy all the women in his life, including his wife and mistress.

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