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Nicolas Cage’s Bangkok Dangerous Tops Worst Box Office Weekend

September 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Oh, how Nicolas Cage has fallen - while his new movie, Bangkok Dangerous, was the top earner at the box office over the weekend, that’s not saying much. Bangkok Dangerous only took in $7.8 million - the lowest gross for a number one movie in five years!
The past weekend was, in fact, the worst […]

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The Dark Knight Continues to Rule Box Office; Beats Pineapple Express

August 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Pineapple Express looked like it was heading towards eclipsing The Dark Knight at the weekend box office - but you can’t keep Batman down, it seems. The Dark Knight continued to rule the box office - in its fifth week in theaters!
The Dark Knight earned $26 million over the weekend, bringing the gross to $441.5 […]

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Dark Knight Breaks Records with $300M in 10 Days

July 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Dark Knight continues to break box office records… the latest accomplishment? Exceeding the $300 million mark in just 10 days.
The last record holder that busted the $300 million line was 2006’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, which snagged $300 million after 16 days.

Tags: Batman · Christian Bale · Heath Ledger · The Dark Knight · box office



Hellboy II: The Golden Army Earns $35.9 Million Box Office, Number 1 Weekend Film

July 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Hellboy II took the box office by storm over the weekend, pulling in $35.9 million during its debut weekend and earning the number 1 weekend film spot.
The Hellboy sequel, starring Ron Perlman in the title role, and directed by Guillermo del Toro (”Pan’s Labyrinth”) even bested box office superhero Hancock - no small feat.
Journey to […]

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Hancock is Weekend Box Office Superhero - Snags $107.3 Million

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Will Smith continues to be the fourth of July weekend box office champ - his “Hancock” swept the box office, earning $66 million over the weekend. Since its opening on Tuesday night, Hancock has raked in $107.3 million.

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Wall-E Rakes in $62.5 Million, Wins Box Office Gold

June 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

It was a big weekend for the little Pixar robot Wall-E - the film grabbed the number one spot at the box office, raking in an estimated $62.5 million in ticket sales over its first three days.
Wall-E’s box office win is nothing new for Pixar, who scored its ninth consecutive number one. That’s a pretty […]

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Get Smart is the Weekend Box Office Champ

June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

In a surprise to no one, the hotly anticipated summer comedy “Get Smart” was the big winner at the box office - securing first place with $39.2 million.
Get Smart stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in the big screen adaptation of the 1960s TV show.

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The Incredible Hulk Wins Weekend Box Office with $54.5 Million

June 15th, 2008 · No Comments

“The Incredible Hulk” had a great opening weekend - raking in $54.5 million at the box office and besting Kung Fu Panda (at number 2) and The Happening (number 3).
Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers commented on the weekend opening, saying “The [Incredible] Hulk got a second chance, got angry and […]

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Kung Fu Panda Rules Box Office with $60 Million Opening Weekend

June 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Kung Fu Panda was unstoppable at the box office this weekend, taking the top spot with $60 million.
Kung Fu Panda, starring Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie was a hit among movie goers during its first three days, firmly booting You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Indiana Jones, and Sex and the City […]

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