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‘Mission Impossible:Ghost Protocol’ #1 at the box office

2011/12/26 at 12:00am

‘Mission Impossible:Ghost Protocol’ #1 at the box office

12.26.2011 | By Mack Chico |

‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol‘ in its second weekend of exhibition in the U.S. has brought together the modest sum of $58.9 million dollars, and this weekend, was no exception as the film starring Tom Cruise hit $26 million dollars at the box office.

On the other hand the production of Warner ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows‘ fails to overcome the aforementioned, and ranks second with $17.8 million dollars in addition to the box office last week.

In third place we see the new sequel to the squirrels chattering ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked‘ that have grossed $50.2 million USD in its two weeks of release.

Seventh place there we see the ashes of ‘New Year’s Eve‘ with the premise that neither have the repartazo that has been able to exceed 50 million dollars budget.

Under the above, we see the animated film ‘Arthur Christmas‘ whose criticism has been mostly positive. The weekend box office below.

1. “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol,” $26.5 million.

2. “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” $17.8 million.

3. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,” $13.3 million

4. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” $13 million.

5. “The Adventures of Tintin,” $9.1 million.

6. “We Bought a Zoo,” $7.8 million

7. “New Year’s Eve,” $3 million.

8. “Arthur Christmas,” $2.7 million

9. “Hugo,” $2.03 million.

10. “The Muppets,” $2 million

‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn’ #1 at the box office… AGAIN

By Karen Posada

2011/11/28 at 12:00am

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‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn’ #1 at the box office… AGAIN

11.28.2011 | By Karen Posada |

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1’ earned $42 million dollars in the three day Thanksgiving holiday, plus $62.3 million from wednesday to sunday in the U.S. with a grand total of $221.3million. It has earned $489.3 million world-wide.

The second place was taken by Disney’s ‘The Muppets’, with $29.5 million during the week and 42 milllion counting since Wednesday.

The one that took second place last weekend, ‘Happy Feet Two’ took third place with $13.4 million. Followed by two other family oriented movies ‘Arthur Christmas’ and ‘Hugo’.

The top ten in the box office:

1. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 – $42 million ($62.3 mil during the 5 day period)
2. The Muppets – $29.5 mil ($42 mil)
3. Happy Feet Two – $13.4 mil ($18.4 mil)
4. Arthur Christmas – $12.7 mil ($17 mil)
5. Hugo – $11.4 mil ($15.4 mil)
6. Jack and Jill – $10.3 mil
7. Immortals – $8.8 mil
8. Puss in Boots – $7.5 mil
9. Tower Heist – $7.3 mil
10. The Descendants – $7.2 mil

Exclusive: First Spanish-language trailer of ‘Dream House’

By Jack Rico

2011/09/16 at 12:00am

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Exclusive: First Spanish-language trailer of ‘Dream House’

09.16.2011 | By Jack Rico |

We just got our hands on the exclusive ‘Dream House’ Spanish language trailer from Universal Studios. You won’t find this video anywhere else except here. The film stars Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Naomi Watts in a half-ghost, half-mystery thriller about a family who unknowingly move into a home where several grisly murders were committed…only to find themselves the killer’s next target. Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a job in New York City to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived. When Will investigates the tragedy, his only lead comes from Ann Paterson (Watts), a neighbor who was close to the family that died. As Will and Ann piece together the disturbing puzzle, they discover that the story of the last man to leave Will’s dream house will be just as horrifying to the one who came next.

The buzz around the ‘Dream House’ is rooted in the original trailer that supposedly reveals the twist of the film half way through. But according to an executive producer, the twist shown in the original trailer (which is not shown in the Spanish trailer) is not the main twist of the movie. So is there another one? We’ll all have to wit for the reviews to come in and see.

Dream House will be released September 30th, 2011.

By Mack Chico

2011/05/16 at 12:00am

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‘Thor’ is # 1 at the box office again

05.16.2011 | By Mack Chico |

The film about the comic Norse god “Thor” continued to top the box office in its second weekend, followed by the comedy “Bridesmaids”.

The adventures of the son of King Odin, from the Marvel comics, raised $34.5 million in theaters in the United States and Canada and has a cumulative total of $120 million and counting.

“Bridesmaids“, which features a battle between two women to arrange the marriage of their friend, comes in second with $24.4 million.

“Fast and Furious 5“, starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson, was in third place with $19.5 million in its third week at the box office.

The horror movie of a priest hunting vampires, “Priest“, came in fourth, with 14.5 million in its first week in theaters.

The familiar “Rio” maintained its number five after five weeks in theaters, with $ 8 million RECAD this weekend and 125 million dollars since its release.

“Jumpig the Broom” about two African American families who are for a wedding, came in sixth place with $ 7.3 million.

Another romantic comedy, “Something Borrowed”, came in seventh place with $ 7 million, followed by “Water for Elephants” with 4.1 million dollars.

Close the box office this week, “Madea’s Big Happy Family”, with 2.2 million, and “Soul Surfer” with $ 1.8 million.

By Mack Chico

2011/05/02 at 12:00am

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¡’Fast Five’ is #1 in the box office!

05.2.2011 | By Mack Chico |

The action film ‘Fast Five‘ sped to the top of the box office this weekend, grossing $83.6 million in North America and raising movie studios’ hopes for a profitable summer after a lackluster spring.

The Fast and Furious saga just beat its own record in the United States. ‘Fast Five’ takes no less than $83.6 billion in its U.S. debut in theaters. The biggest success so far this year for any production in its first week.

“Fast Five“ also set a record as the best debut ever for a month in April, surpassing its predecessor “Fast and Furious 4“, which debuted with $71 million at the box office two years ago.

In second place is the second highest grossing film of 2011 “Rio“ with $39.2 million. “Rio“ slipped to No. 2 this weekend, with $14.4 million.

In third place was the comedy “Tyler Perry‘s Madea‘s Big Happy Family“, with $10.1 million.

Here are the 10 highest grossing films of this past weekend.

1. “Fast Five“, 83.6 million.

2. “Rio“, 14.4 million.

3. “Tyler Perry‘s Madea‘s Big Happy Family“, 10.1 million.

4. “Water for Elephants“, 9.1 million.

5. “Prom“, 5 million.

6. “Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil“, 4.1 million.

7. “Soul Surfer, “ 3.3 million.

8. “Insidious“, 2.7 million.

9. “Hop“, 2.6 million.

10. “Source Code“, 2.5 million.

By Mack Chico

2011/04/11 at 12:00am

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‘HOP’ is #1 at the box office, again!

04.11.2011 | By Mack Chico |

Many did not imagine that a story based on the popular Easter Bunny who brings chocolate eggs, could be so fruitful.

“Hop,” the film that chronicles the adventures of the successor of the Easter rabbit, again led the box office this weekend to add 21.7 million in its favor. The film also was the most watched last week from the day of its release.

The actor Russell Brand, husband of singer Katy Perry, is also among the top box office earnings, as well as lending his voice to the character bunny, the film starring comedy called “Arthur“ took second place with profit of 12.6 million dollars.

The thriller “Hanna“ managed to steal third after adding $ 12.3 million, the film “Soul Surfer“ with 11.1 million and fourth after the movie “Insidious“ in fifth with 9.7 million.

Estimated box office receipts of films for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canada.

1. ”Hop”, 21.7 millon.
2. ”Arthur”, 12.6 millon.
3. ”Hanna”, 12.3 millon.
4. ”Soul Surfer”, 11.1 millon.
5. ”Insidious”, 9.7 millon.
6. ”Your Highness”, 9.5 millon.
7. ”Source Code”, 9.1 millon.
8. ”Limitless”, 5.7 millon.
9. ”Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”, 4.9 millon.
10. ”The Lincoln Lawyer”, 4.6 millon.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2’ is #1 at the box office

By Mack Chico

2011/03/28 at 12:00am

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‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2’ is #1 at the box office

03.28.2011 | By Mack Chico |

The family comedy ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’ took this weekend’s box office contest.

The sequel to ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ (2010) from Friday to Sunday raised $24.4 million, which quickly regained its production costs of 18 million dollars.

The adventures of a student who recorded his life experiences in a journal are based on the hit book series by Jeff Kiney.

Meanwhile, the fantasy action film ‘Sucker Punch’ had to settle for second place with $19 million. The successful film director Zack Snyder (“300”, “Watchmen”), fell behind industry expectations.

‘Limitless’, the winner last week at the box office, slipped to third place. The science fiction thriller with Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro managed to generate $15.2 million, totaling $41 million dollars since its release.

1. ”Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”, $24.4 millon
2. ”Sucker Punch”, $19 millon
3. ”Limitless”, $15.2 millon
4. ”The Lincoln Lawyer”, $11 millon
5. ”Rango”, $9.8 millon
6. ”Battle: Los Angeles”, $7.6 millon
7. ”Paul”, $7.5 millon
8. ”Red Riding Hood”, $4.3 millon
9. ”The Adjustment Bureau”, $4.2 millon
10. ”Mars Needs Moms!”, $2.2 millon

By Mack Chico

2011/03/07 at 12:00am

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‘Rango’ is #1 at the box office

03.7.2011 | By Mack Chico |

Paramount Pictures’ Rango easily commanded the North American box office this weekend as the Johnny Depp-voiced feature easily beat out three other newcomers: the Matt Damon and Emily Blunt romantic fantasy The Adjustment Bureau, the Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens Beauty and the Beast reimagining Beastly, and the Topher Grace ’80s laffer Take Me Home Tonight.

The nowadays rare 2D computer-animated feature was directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) and also features the voice talents of Ilsa Fisher, Bill Nighy, Ned Beatty and Abigail Breslin. The wild, at times just plain weird PG-rated comedy was a hit with critics.

Here are the top 10 films of the week according to ticket sales:

1. ‘Rango‘, 38.0 million dollars.
2. ‘The Adjustment Bureau‘, $ 20.9 million.
3. ‘Beastly‘, $ 10.1 million.
4. ‘Hall Pass‘, $ 9.0 million.
5. ‘Gnomeo and Juliet‘, $ 6.9 million.
6. ‘Unknown‘, $ 6.6 million.
7. ‘The King‘s Speech‘, $ 6.5 million.
8. ‘Just Go With It‘, $ 6.5 million.
9. ‘I Am Number Four, $ 5.7 million.
10. ‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never‘, $ 4.3 million.

By Mack Chico

2011/02/21 at 12:00am

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‘Unknown’ is #1 at the box office

02.21.2011 | By Mack Chico |

Spanish director Jaume Collet-Serra’s new movie “Unknown,” an action thriller starring Liam Neeson conquered the box office this weekend. The film with Diane Kruger and January Jones, debuted in first place with $21.8 million.

In the film, Neeson plays a doctor on a trip to Berlin who wakes up from a taxi crash to discover that another man is living his life and his wife (January Jones) doesn’t recognize him. The police think he’s crazy and assassins are on his tail. His only ally in unraveling the mystery is a taxi driver (Diane Kruger).

In the movie, Neeson believes he is fighting for his identity, an issue that has become very real with the advent of computers. The actor said he fears the computer after having his information stolen in the past.

“I Am Number Four” came in second place at the box office with $19.5 million.

In a close third is the animated feature “Gnomeo & Juliet” with a $19.4 million haul for three days.

Meanwhile, the Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy “Just Go With It,” comes in fourth place. The film made $18.2 million in its second week in release, raising its domestic sum to $60.8 million.

Rounding out the top five is the weekend’s other new wide release is the Martin Lawrence’s comedy “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son” with $17 million.

The following are three-day studio estimates:

1. Unknown — $21.8 mil
2. I Am Number Four — $19.5 mil
3. Gnomeo & Juliet — $19.4 mil
4. Just Go With It — $18.2 mil
5. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son — $17.0 mil

‘No Strings Attached’ is #1 at the box office

By Mack Chico

2011/01/24 at 12:00am

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‘No Strings Attached’ is #1 at the box office

01.24.2011 | By Mack Chico |

A so-so movie makes it mark at the box office. “No Strings Attached,” a romantic comedy about friends-with-benefits starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher opened to a solid $20.3 million, according to studio estimates, to win the weekend; 70 percent of attendees were women, exit polling showed. It was the only new picture to open nationwide, continuing what has been a slow January at the box office.

“No Strings Attached” is the first mainstream romantic comedy starring Portman, who also executive produced, and marked a healthy start in the genre. It was the highest opening for the actress outside of the “Star Wars” pictures and comic book adaptation “V for Vendetta.”

For Kutcher, it was a virtual tie for the best openings of movies he has starred in, alongside the romantic comedies “Guess Who” and “What Happens in Vegas.”

“The King’s Speech,” which came in fourth place, demonstrated that it continued to be the hot indie drama of the moment as ticket sales didn’t decline at all from the previous weekend, repeating at $9.2 million, a sign of extraordinary word-of-mouth. Even accounting for the 137 new theaters the Weinstein Co. added to the run of the historical drama, ticket sales at existing locations were down only 9 percent. Its domestic box-office total is now a strong $58.6 million.

Here’s the top 10 at the box office this week:

1. No Strings Attached: Weekend $20.3M

2. The Green Hornet 3D: Weekend $18.1M (-31%), Cume $63.4M

3. The Dilemma: Weekend $9.9M (-33%), Cume $33.5M

4. The King’s Speech: Weekend $9.1M, Cume $58.6M

5. True Grit: Weekend $7.9M, Cume $138.5M

6. Black Swan: Weekend $6.2M, Cume $83.5M

7. Little Fockers: Estimated Weekend $4M, Estimated Cume $140.8M

8. The Fighter: Estimated Weekend $4M, Estimated Cume $72.5M

9. Tron: The Legacy 3D: Estimated Weekend $3.5M, Estimated Cume $163M

10. Yogi Bear 3D: Estimated Weekend $3.5M, Estimated Cume $88.3M