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All Box Office articles – Page 207
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NewsAvatar storms to top of US charts on $77m
As expected Avatar made off with the weekend box office crown thanks to a $77m three-day haul according to figures released on December 21 that delivered the highest 3D launch for a film and the highest launch for a non-sequel, original story in North American history.
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NewsNine dances into UK, The Last Flight descends on France
ScreenDaily’s weekly round up of the local and independent releases in key markets this week.
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FeaturesTen billion and a happy Hangover
The North American box office is on track for a record-breaking year. Jeremy Kay charts the highs and the lows.
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NewsUK embraces 3D ahead of Avatar release
With Avatar’s arrival in the UK imminent, ScreenDaily looks at which 3D films have made an impact in the territory.
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NewsDisney's Princess belle of the ball on $25m as annual box office record tumbles
The Princess And The Frogstruck a blow for the 2D animated musical as Buena Vista expanded it wide, stealing the number one spot from The Blind Side with an estimated $25m weekend haul.
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NewsSpain picks Bad Day To Go Fishing, Limits Of Control reaches UK
ScreenDaily’s weekly round up of the local and independent releases in key markets this week.
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FeaturesWeekly international box office – December 11
Screen brings you the weekly international box-office news.
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FeaturesInternational heavyweights of 2009
In the face of studio behemoths and franchise titles, some original gems and local blockbusters have notched up impressive runs at the international box office.
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NewsThe Blind Side finishes top in third weekend on $20.4m
2009, already a career-best year for Sandra Bullock, just got a little better for the actress and Warner Bros as The Blind Side leapfrogged New Moon to round off its third weekend as the number one release thanks to a $20.4m estimated haul.
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NewsUK returns to The Descent, Spain gets In The Loop
ScreenDaily’s weekly round up of the local and independent release in key markets.
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FeaturesWeekly international box office – December 3
Screen brings you the weekly international box-office news.
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NewsSony set to cross $2bn internationally this weekend
Sony Pictures Releasing International will cross $2bn at the overseas box office this weekend, powering Sony towards its best worldwide haul.
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FeaturesBafta hopefuls seek LFF boost
In a crowded awards season, many UK distributors have launched off the back of the London Film Festival, rather than the Baftas, writes Jack Warner
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NewsNew Moon leads record Thanksgiving weekend with $42.5m gross
The Twilight Saga: New Moon narrowly held on to its number one berth over a record Thanksgiving holiday weekend that saw it add a further $42.5m over three days and $66m over five according to estimates from Summit Entertainment, raising the domestic tally to $230.7m.
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NewsPlanet 51 orbits Spain, UK watches Nativity!
ScreenDaily takes a look at the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
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FeaturesNumbers suggest the world is flat
China, France and Germany saw a significant rise in ticket sales in the third quarter of 2009 to help put the global box office back on track. Leonard Klady reports
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NewsNew Moon casts historic shadow over pack with $142.8m US launch
The hype and anticipation surrounding Summit Entertainment’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon paid off handsomely as the vampire sequel delivered $142.8m from 4,024 theatres in the third highest North American opening weekend in history.
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NewsNew Moon eclipses launch day record with $72.7m in US
Setting up what will be an astonishing first weekend, TheTwilight Saga: New Moon grossed an estimated $72.7m on its first day through Summit Entertainment to beat the old mark set by The Dark Knight.
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NewsNew Moon rises to great heights in first wave of overseas debuts
The Twilight Saga: New Moon, licensed overseas by Summit International, has got off to a flying start overseas, opening top in France on $4.4m from 751 screens and drawing 488,000 on its first day. By comparison Twilight mustered $1.2m on its first day.
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NewsNew Moon post biggest midnight opening record in US
Teeing up what looks to become an astonishing opening weekend for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Summit Entertainment top brass said the film had shattered the midnight opening record with an estimated $26.27m.