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Entries in Yes Man (18)

Tuesday
07Apr2009

New DVD and Blu-ray releases - April 7, 2009

Here's what we've got on DVD and Blu-ray this week: "Doubt" with Meryl Streep; "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler; "Yes Man" with Jim Carrey; "The Day the Earth Stood Still" with Keanu Reeves; "The Tale of Despereaux" and "No Country For Old Men."

DOUBT

John Patrick Shanley's big-screen adaptation of "Doubt" was one of my 10 favorite films of 2008, and I highly recommend adding this intriguing, passionate drama to your DVD collection. The cinematography of "Doubt" is not the film's strongest aspect, but excellent performances by Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis are definitely worth the investment. Plus, you can get a good deal on the standard version right here.

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Sunday
01Feb2009

'Valkyrie' defeats competition at international b.o.

Tom Cruise's WWII thriller "Valkyrie" topped the international box office for the second consecutive weekend with an estimated $18.6 million in ticket sales. The film's total gross currently stands at $38.9 million.

At No. 2, David Fincher's drama "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" took home $11.5 million in 24 markets, lifting its overseas total to $37.7 million. The film is nominated for a total of 13 Oscars.

Meanwhile, Sam Mendes' drama "Revolutionary Road" collected $11 million in 44 territories, lifting its international cumulative to $26.2 million. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as a married couple struggling tp escape their conventional lifestyle.

Following at No. 4 was Jim Carrey's comedy "Yes Man," which brought its total haul to $96.5 million after weekend earnings of $8.5 million. At No. 5, Will Smith's drama "Seven Pounds" pulled $8.2 million to bring its total gross to $72 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Twilight" reached $160 million; "Bride Wars" picked up $4.6 million for a total of $24 million; "Australia" pulled $3.6 million; and "Doubt" collected $2 million in 11 markets.

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

Sunday
25Jan2009

'Valkyrie' defeats competition at overseas b.o.

Bryan Singer's WWII drama "Valkyrie" topped the international box office this weekend with an estimated $13.2 million in ticket sales. 

Finishing second with $12.6 million in 27 markets was Will Smith's drama "Seven Pounds," which lifted its overseas gross to $60.1 million. In the film, Smith plays an IRS agent who decides to change the lives of seven individuals. 

Meanwhile, Jim Carrey's comedy "Yes Man" followed in third place with $9.9 million, lifting its total gross to $82.6 million. Placing fourth was the Russian comedy "The Best Movie Ever 2," which picked up $9.5 million in just one territory.

At No. 5, Catherine Hardwicke's vampire romance "Twilight" took home another $9 million for an international total of $151 million. 

Other results from the overseas box office: Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" earned $6.9 million for a cume of $131 million; "Quantum of Solace" pulled $6.5 million for a total of $391.2 million; and "Bedtime Stories" reached $75 million thanks to a weekend gross of $4.3 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
18Jan2009

'Seven Pounds' takes over international b.o.

It's been a good weekend overseas for Will Smith, as "Seven Pounds" topped the international box office with an estimated $19.8 million in ticket sales. The film's total currently stands at $40.8 million.

At No. 2, Catherine Hardwicke's vampire romance "Twilight" collected $13.1 million in 46 markets, reaching a cumulative gross of $135 million. Following in third place with $12 million was Jim Carrey's new comedy "Yes Man," which lifted its overseas total to $67 million.

Meanwhile, Baz Luhrmann's epic adventure "Australia" picked up another $10.3 million in 56 territories for a total haul of $118.5 million. That's about $70 million more than the film grossed in North America.

Finishing fifth was "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," which brought its international total to $380 million after weekend earnings of $8.3 million.

Other overseas box office results: Sam Mendes' drama "Revolutionary Road" picked up $2.4 million in five markets; "Bride Wars" collected $6.2 million; "Bedtime Stories" brought in $4.5 million; and "Bolt" took home $3.7 million

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
11Jan2009

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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Saturday
10Jan2009

'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)

Sunday
04Jan2009

'Madagascar 2' remains overseas b.o. king

"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" remained at the top of the overseas box office this weekend with another $32.2 million in ticket sales from 60 territories. The animated film's total currently stands at $340 million.

At No. 2, Baz Luhrmann's epic adventure "Australia" took home a solid $21.7 million, lifting its international total to $82.7 million. That's almost double what the film pulled in so far domestically ($46.6million).

Meanwhile, Adam Sandler's new family comedy "Bedtime Stories" finished third this weekend, collecting $21.2 million for a cumulative gross of $44 million.

Tied at No. 4 were "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Yes Man," which each picked up $12 million. "Day" reached a total gross of $128.6 million, while Jim Carrey's comedy "Yes Man" brought its overseas total to $34 million.

Disney's "Bolt" earned $11.9 million at No. 5, lifting its international cume to $64 million. Domestically, the animated tale about a dog who believes he has superpowers has pulled $109.8 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" reached a total of $6.2 million after weekend earnings of $2.3 million; "Marley & Me" took home $3 million; "The Spirit" picked up $2.6 million; and "The Tale of Desperaux" pulled in $3.4 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
04Jan2009

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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Saturday
03Jan2009

'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)

Sunday
28Dec2008

'Madagascar 2' still on top overseas

"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" continued its overseas box office reign this weekend with $31 million in ticket sales. The film's international total currently stands at $278 million.

At No. 2, Baz Luhrmann's epic adventure "Australia" picked up $26.1 million after opening in 45 new territories, lifting its cumulative gross to $46.2 million. Following in third place was "The Day The Earth Stood Still," which raced past $100 million after taking home $20.3 million this weekend.

Meanwhile, Adam Sandler's new family comedy "Bedtime Stories" earned $13.5 million in 15 markets, while Jim Carrey's comedy "Yes Man" pulled $9.1 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: Disney's "Bolt" lifted its total to $45.5 million after this weekend's earnings of $6.5 million; "Twilight" collected $7.7 million ($81 million cumulative gross); and "The Tale of Despereaux" snatched $5 million to reach $7.8 million total.

Also, "Four Christmases" picked up $3.1 million, while "Inkheart" pulled in $2.4 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter