Box Office: 'Megamind' scores massive $47M

Wow! DreamWorks Animation's latest family adventure "Megamind" stormed the North American box office this weekend with a superb $47.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Playing at 3,944 sites, "Megamind," which features the voices of Brad Pitt and Will Ferrell, scored a huge average of $12,081 per theater. The animated film's budget is estimated at a big $130 million.

Coming in second this weekend was Todd Phillips' comedy "Due Date" with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. The flick collected $33.5 million via an average of $9,985 per sites at 3,355 theaters.

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'Despicable Me' rules overseas box office

"Despicable Me" is a big hit overseas, and the 3D-animated adventure (which I failed to like) reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the internatinal circuit with a weekend gross of $22.8 million for a total of $235.4 million.

Two films tied for second place overseas. "Paranormal Activity 2" gave up the top spot and dropped to No. 2 with $14 million ($46 million total). David Fincher's "The Social Network" bagged the same amount.

Meanwhile, Lionsgate's sequel "Saw 3D" opened in 25 markets, earning $11.5 million, which was enough for third place. France's "Les Petits Muchoirs" (Little White Lies) followed with $9.4 million at No. 4.

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Box Office: 'Saw 3D' wins weekend with $22M

Lionsgate scored an easy win at the North American box office as Kevin Greutert's horror sequel "Saw 3D" bagged a solid $22.5 million from ticket sales at 2,808 sites, according to studio estimates Sunday.

"Saw 3D," the supposedly last installment in the profitable series, scored a strong average of $8,013 per theater. The seventh film outperformed its 2009 predecessor by $8 million on opening weekend.

Last week's box office winner "Paranormal Activity 2" slipped to second place this weekend, earning another $16.5 million for a cumulative gross of $65.6 million after just a little more than a week in release.

At No. 3, Summit's action comedy "RED" picked up $10.8 million, reaching its total gross to $58.9 million. Following in fourth place with $8.4 million was "Jackass 3D," which brought its total to $101.5 million.

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'Saw 3D' kills at Friday box office with $9M

Lionsgate's "Saw 3D" stormed the North American box office this Friday, earning $9 million in ticket sales from 2,808 locations. That's $3 million more than "Saw VI" scored on its opening day a year ago.

"Saw 3D," directed by Kevin Greutert, kicked off its theatrical run late Thursday, collecting $1.7 million. This brings the film's early cumulative gross to $10.7 million. This is supposedly the last in the series.

Still going strong at No. 2 Friday was "Paranormal Activity 2," which bagged $5.8 million for a total gross of $54.9 million after a superb one-week run. The horror sequel is playing at 3,239 sites currently.

At No. 3, "RED" picked up $3.4 million, reaching a total haul of $51.4 million. Paramount's "Jackass 3D" followed in fourth place with a daily gross of $3.1 million. Cumulative gross stands at $96.2 million.

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'Paranormal Activity 2' bags huge $20M Friday

Wow! What a glorious start it's been for Paramount's "Paranormal Activity 2" at the North American box office: the sequel to last year's horror sensation scored a big $20.1 million in ticket sales Friday.

The Tod Williams-helmed sequel scored a strong average of $6,250 per theater at 3,216 locations. The $20 million daily gross also includes $6.3 million the flick earned from nationwide midnight screenings.

"Jackass 3D" delivered quite a solid performance Friday as well, picking up another $7.5 million for a total domestic gross of $73.1 million. The sequel earned $2,433 per theater at 3,111 locations.

At No. 3, "RED" generated $4.5 million, lifting its total haul to $33 million. Following in fourth place was Clint Eastwood's "Hereafter," which finished Friday with a daily take of $4.1 million (from 2,181 sites).

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Box Office: 'Jackass 3D' bags a massive $50M!

Stupidity reigned at the North American box office this weekend, as Johnny Knoxville's "Jackass 3D" raced to the top spot with a strong $50 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Directed by Jeff Tremaine and featuring the "Jackass" regulars, the flick scored a massive average of $16,228 per theater at 3,081 locations. Opening gross is almost double that of "Jackass: Number Two."

At a distant second place, Summit Entertainment's action comedy "RED" debuted with $22.5 million. The Robert Schwentke-directed movie stars Bruce Willis as a retired black-ops agent targeted by the CIA.

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Movie Review: "RED"

Seen on: October 16, 2010

The players: Director: Robert Schwentke, Writers: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Cast: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich

Facts of interest: Based on a graphic novel.

The plot: Bruce Willis plays a retired agent hunted by the CIA. As a result, he gathers his old team and attempts to stop the bad guys before they finish the job.

Our thoughts: Boasting a great cast capable of delivering both action and comedy, Robert Schwentke’s “RED” works just fine as a source of brainless big-screen entertainment. None of what the film has to offer should make you run outside proclaiming it’s the best movie of the year, but as long as you’re not taking anything in this thing too seriously, you may just have a good time with Bruce Willis and Co.

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'Jackass 3D' is king of Friday box office

WOW! Johnny Knoxville and the crazy "Jackass" boys are blowing up the North American box office now that "Jackass 3D" debuted at the No. 1 spot with a stunning $21.8 million in ticket sales Friday.

The 3D film directed by Jeff Tremaine scored an average of $7,076 per theater at 3,081 locations, which is almost double the amount "Jackass: Number Two" pulled in when it debuted back in 2006.+

Following far behind at No. 2 was "RED," Summit's action comedy starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker and Morgan Freeman. "RED" bagged $7.2 million from ticket sales at 3,255 locations.

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This week's new movie releases - Oct. 15, 2010

Opening this week in North American theaters are "Jackass 3D" with Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and Bam Margera; and "Red," which stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and John Malkovich.

Jackass 3D: What can I say? I enjoyed the two previous "Jackass" flicks, and I'm definitely looking forward to watching Johnny Knoxville do the one thing he's really good at. Plus, the whole 3D effect will certainly add to the fun of the movie as well. My excitement rating: 7/10.

Red: No matter how ridiculous this film turns out to be, it boasts quite the awesome cast, and that's exactly what I'm excited about in "Red." That, and all the crazy action sequences along with a potentially solid dose of humor. Looks good for sure. My excitement rating: 7/10.

New awesome 'Red' trailer debuts!

Robert Schwentke's upcoming action comedy "Red" looks really cool, and this brand-new feature trailer proves that yet again! Check it out after the jump, because it really delivers the crazy, explosive goods!

"Red" is based on the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name by Warren Ellis, and it boasts a fantastic cast: Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Mary-Louise Parker & John Malkovich.

The flick tells the story of Frank Moses (Willis), a former black-ops CIA agent who is now living a quiet life.  That is, until the day a hi-tech assassin shows up intent on killing him and his old CIA buddies.

With his identity compromised and the life of the woman he cares for, Sarah (Parker), endangered, Frank reassembles his old team (Freeman, Malkovich and Mirren) in a last ditch effort to survive.

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