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

Wendy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:39:58 +0000

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 impressive track record.

Wall-E’s movie goers were in good company with action flick lovers – Wanted, starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy held steady at number two, grabbing $51.1 million.

Overall, ticket sales were at an all time high over the weekend – the box office teaming of Wall-E and Wanted certainy helped bring the box office numbers to its highest level of the year.

Get Smart landed at number three, while Kung Fu Panda and The Incredible Hulk rounded out the top five.

Wanted Reviews Are Solid

Wendy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:52:04 +0000

The critics may be singing the praises of Wall-E, but Wanted reviews have been pretty solid too. If you’re looking for a kick-ass action movie, Wanted – starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman – is likely right up your alley.

Wanted is ranked at Metacritic.com with a score of 64 out of 100, based on 36 reviews. Critics’ reviews run the gamut, from a perfect 100 down to a score of 20.

31 Metacritic visitors have given Wanted an average of 8.6 out of 10.

Overall, the Wanted reviews urge moviegoers to put their logical thinking aside and just enjoy the ride. Wanted sounds like pure summer entertainment.

James McAvoy Talks About Wanted on June 23 Daily Show (Video)

Wendy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:13:25 +0000

James McAvoy stops by the June 23 The Daily Show to talk about Wanted, opening Friday, June 27.

James McAvoy on June 19 Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Video)

Wendy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:21:39 +0000

James McAvoy stops by the June 19 Tonight Show with Jay Leno in this video clip, promoting his new movie “Wanted.”

Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy “Wanted” Extended Trailer (Video)

Wendy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:00:38 +0000

Check out this extended trailer for “Wanted,” coming to theaters June 27. Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman star in “Wanted,” about a group of assassins. Looks kick-ass, no?