'Resident Evil: Afterlife' also wins overseas!

"Resident Evil: Afterlife" kicked butt at the North American box office this weekend, but the 3D sequel directed by Paul W.S. Anderson also took the No. 1 spot on the international circuit, earning $46.2 million.

The film kicked off its run in 29 countries and dethroned "Inception" to lead the race. Christopher Nolan's hit flick, meanwhile, slipped to second place with earnings of $14.6 million for a total of $447 million.

Finishing third overseas was Nicolas Cage's sci-fi action-adventure "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." The film grabbed another $9.1 million from 52 territories to lift its international cume to $189.8 million.

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Box Office: 'Inception' swallows 'Schmucks'

It happened! Christopher Nolan's spectacular sci-fi thriller "Inception" defeated all new releases to hang on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, according to estimates.

"Inception" bagged $27.5 million via an average of $7,763 per theater at 3,545 locations. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film brought its total haul to a superb $193.3 million after a great three-week run.

"Dinner for Schmucks" debuted in second place, earning $23.3 million. The comedy with Paul Rudd and Steve Carell scored an average of $8,004 per theater, but the film is only playing at 2,911 locations.

Meanwhile, new release "Charlie St. Cloud" only made it to No. 6, pulling in $12.1 million. "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" flew to fifth place, generating $12.5 million at 3,705 locations.

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Box Office: 'Inception' wins, 'Salt' strong second!

Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller "Inception" held on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with another strong $43.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

"Inception" easily defeated Phillip Noyce's excellent thriller "Salt," which followed in second place with a three-day gross of $36.5 million. Angelina Jolie stars in the film about a CIA officer on the run.

Scoring an average of $11,473 per theater at 3,792 locations, "Inception" lifted its early domestic total gross to $143.6 million. Sony's "Salt" delivered a strong average of $10,105 at 3,612 locations.

Meanwhile, new entry "Ramona and Beezus" only made it No. 6 this weekend, bagging $8 million. The film starring Selena Gomez and Joey King debuted at 2,719 locations. Budget was set at $15 million.

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'Inception' beats 'Salt' at Friday box office

It was a close race, but according to estimates, Christopher Nolan's "Inception" beat new release "Salt" the North American box office Friday. "Inception" finished first with $13.2 million in ticket sales.

That's a pretty darn good result for a film that's been doing well all week long. Domestically, "Inception" has already bagged $113.3 million, with eyes set on yet another weekend win. Quite amazing!

Phillip Noyce's "Salt," which stars Angelina Jolie as a CIA officer on the run, picked up $12.7 million Friday, which is not bad either. The film delivers the goods, and you should definitely go check it out.

Also opening this weekend was "Ramona and Beezus," but the family film only made it to No. 4 with $3 million. "Despicable Me" took the third spot with a daily gross of $7.3 million (144.9 million total haul).

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'Inception' dominates Monday box office!

Christopher Nolan's brilliant sci-fi action thriller "Inception" is on a roll. Not only did the movie received univerdsal acclaim from critics and cinemagoers, but it's also the No. 1 movie in America right now.

On top of that, "Inception" kicked off this week by scoring a superb $10.1 million Monday, which is quite a lot of moola for a weekday gross. The movie lifted its early domestic total gross to $72.9 million.

Coming in second was "Despicable Me," which bagged another solid $4.8 million for a total haul of $123.3 million. At No. 3, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" earned $2.1 million for a cume of $26.8 million.

Finishing fourth Monday was "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which pulled in $2 million for a cumulative gross of $266.8 million. "Toy Story 3" wrapped up the top five with a daily gross of $1.8 million.

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Box Office: 'Inception' explodes with $60.4M

Christopher Nolan's fantastic sci-fi thriller "Inception" stormed to the top of the North American box office this weekend with a strong $60.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film starring Leonardo DiCaprio scored an average of $15,928 per theater at 3,792 locations. Following at a distant No. 2 was "Despicable Me," which scored $32.7 million for a total gross of $118.3 million.

New entry "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" finished third this weekend, earning $17.3 million. The Walt Disney action adventure with Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel brought its cumulative gross to $24.4 million.

At No. 4, David Slade's "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" slipped to fourth place, bagging $13.5 million. The third installment in the popular vampire/werewolf series lifted its domestic total to $264.9 million.

Meanwhile, Pixar's "Toy Story 3" picked up another $11.7 millio at No. 5, bringing its cume to $362.7 million. Following at No. 6 with $10 million was "Grown Ups," which reached a total haul of $129.2 million.

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'Inception' leads Friday box office with

Christopher Nolan's brilliant sci-fi thriller "Inception" kicked off its theatrical run with a strong $21.6 million at the North American box office Friday, according to estimates. The film is playing at 3,792 locations.

"Inception" scored a solid daily average of $5,708 per theater. The flick with Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page could make up to $55 million this weekend.

Still doing pretty well this Friday was "Despicable Me," which finished second on the chart and generated $10 million from ticket sales at 3,501 locations. Domestically, the 3D film has reached $354.3 million.

At No. 3, Jon Turteltaub's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" picked up $5.4 million. Starring Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel, the Walt Disney release has grossed $12.4 million since its release Wednesday.

Meanwhile, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" bagged $4.5 million, enough for No. 4. The third installment in the series brought its cume to $255.8 million. Following at No. 5 was "Toy Story 3" with $3.4 million.

"Inception" deserves all the attention it's getting, and if you're not sure about it yet, just give it a shot. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I'm glad to see it doing pretty well up there.

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

Movie Review: "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

Seen on: July 8, 2010

The players: Director: Jon Turteltaub, Writers: Matt Lopez, Doug Miro, Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer

Facts of interest: Turteltaub also directed "National Treasure."

The plot: Cage plays a sorcerer who must train a young nerd (Baruchel) so he can use magic to defeat the world's most dangerous sorceress.

Our thoughts: Wearing long hair and a threatening black coat, Nicolas Cage runs around as a master magician in Jon Turteltaub’s new Walt Disney action adventure “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” a film that boasts solid production values but lacks the decent script that could’ve turned it into a cool big-screen experience. Instead, this chaotic movie qualifies only as a mediocre effort to entertain audiences.

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New 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' trailer

Okay, we're back in action, and why not kick off with a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Nicolas Cage Disney adventure flick "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"? Check it out after the jump... it's, well... you'll see.

Yes, it seems to boast plenty of loud action and magic tricks, but somehow, I simply can't warm up to this thing. There is something about Cage in this costume and hat that just doesn't seem right.

Anyway, I'm sure it's just me, and who knows, maybe this Bruckheimer production will blow us away. Cage plays Balthazar Blake, a freaky sorcerer who recruits an average guy to help him fight his rival.

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Nicolas Cage in new 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' trailer

Hollywood's wig master Nicolas Cage is back in action in Jon Turteltaub's upcoming action comedy "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," which Walt Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer are releasing July 16, 2010.

A first trailer for the film has debuted online, and you can see it below. It looks like we're in for plenty of big visual effects, silly action and a crazy Cage as a sorcerer. Luckily, his hair doesn't look that awful.

Cage plays Balthazar Blake, a freaky sorcerer who recruits average guy Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel) to help him fight in his big battle against his ruthless arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina).

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