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Ride Along Tops The US Box Office Again While I Frankenstein Bombs

January 27, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

If I, Frankenstein had been hoping to be a big hit, its dream came crashing down over the weekend. It could only manage sixth place with an $8.2 million start, which means it’s now going to really struggle to make back its $65 million budget. The makers had been hoping it would open with similar numbers to the Underworld films, but it ended up starting with less than half of those movies.

It was however the only new entry in the top 10, with Ride Along once more taking the top spot with $21.1 million. It’s now taken $75 million, which is far more than most expected it to after only nine days.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 24th-26th.

Rank	Title	Weekend Gross (millions)	Total Gross to date (millions)
1	Ride Along	$21.1	$75.4
2	Lone Survivor	$12.6	$93.6
3	The Nut Job	$12.4	$40.2
4	Frozen	$9.0	$347.8
5	Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit	$8.8	$30.1
6	I, Frankenstein	$8.2	$8.2
7	American Hustle	$7.1	$127.0
8	August: Osage County	$5.0	$26.5
9	The Wolf Of Wall Street	$5.0	$98.0
10	Devil’s Due	$2.7	$12.8

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FILMS: Ride Along, Lone Survivor, The Nut Job, Frozen, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, I Frankenstein, American Hustle, August: Osage County, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Devil's Due

Ride Along Tops The US Box Office, While Jack Ryan Fails To Find An Audience

January 20, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Despite not having the biggest marketing campaign, the Ice Cube and Kevin Hart comedy Ride Along has surprised many not just by topping the US box office, but by having the highest January opening in history. It’s $41.2 million beats out previous champ Cloverfield’s $40.1 million.

It certainly helped that Kevin Hart is extremely hot right now, especially with African-American audiences, although the movie proved to have widespread appeal (although African-Americans did make up half the audience).

It was very bad news for Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, which Paramount has been eyeing as a second franchise for Chris Pine. However it wasn’t even the second highest opener of the weekend as it was beaten by the animated comedy The Nut Job, which took $20.5 million. Jack Ryan could only place fourth with $17.2 million, not helped by reviews that suggested it was a bit of a journeyman effort.

The final new entry was Devil’s Due, which tanked with $8.5 million, suggesting, as several other recent films have, that the novelty of found footage films is wearing offer and audiences now need more than just that if they’re going to show up.

Some films also got a post Oscar nomination bump, with American Hustle the biggest beneficiary as it got a 27% bump from last weekend. However the likes of August: Osage County, Gravity, 12 Years A Slave, Dallas Buyer’s Club and Captain Phillips also rose from last weekend.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 17th-19th.

Rank	Title	Weekend Gross (millions)	Total Gross to date (millions)
1	Ride Along	$41.2	$41.2
2	Lone Survivor	$23.2	$74.0
3	The Nut Job	$20.5	$20.5
4	Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit	$17.2	$17.2
5	Frozen	$11.9	$332.6
6	American Hustle	$10.6	$116.4
7	Devil’s Due	$8.5	$8.5
8	August: Osage County	$7.5	$18.1
9	The Wolf Of Wall Street	$7.5	$90.2
10	Saving Mr. Banks	$4.1	$75.3

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FILMS: Ride Along, Lone Survivor, The Nut Job, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Frozen, American Hustle, Devil's Due, August: Osage County, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Saving Mr. Banks

Lone Survivor Tops The US Box Office With The Second Best January Opening Ever

January 13, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

A few months ago there was talk of Oscars for Lone Survivor. While that talk has died down, the film can take plenty of solace from an exceedingly good US opening, where it took $38.5 million over the weekend (it had been playing on a couple of screens before that, but only so it could qualify for the Oscars, which demand a movie opened on at least one screen in LA or New York before December 31st).

It’s the second biggest January opening ever after Cloverfield’s $40.1 million. It’s also a lot better than most other movies that have concentrated on the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The only other new entry was The Legend Of Hercules, which placed fourth with $8.6 million. It’s not a great start but about in line with expectations due to its lack of marquee names. Kellan Lutz is Hercules, but even his copious shirtlessness couldn’t turn it into a hit. Modest marketing and the fact there was little to make it stand out didn’t help either.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 10th-12th.

Rank	Title	Weekend Gross (millions)	Total Gross to date (millions)
1	Lone Survivor	$38.5	$38.8
2	Frozen	$15.0	$317.6
3	The Wolf Of Wall Street	$9.0	$78.5
4	The Legend Of Hercules	$8.6	$8.6
5	American Hustle	$8.6	$101.5
6	The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug	$8.0	$242.2
7	August: Osage County	$7.3	$7.8
8	Saving Mr. Banks	$6.5	$68.9
9	Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones	$6.3	$28.4
10	Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues	$6.1	$118.5

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FILMS: Lone Survivor, Frozen, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Legend Of Hercules, American Hustle, The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, August: Osage County, Saving Mr. Banks, Anchorman 2

Julia Roberts Attacks Meryl Streep In A New August: Osage County Poster

October 15, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The trailers for August: Osage County have been okay – but this trailer offers something we never thought we’d see – a full-on fight between Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep! Now isn’t that something you’d pay to see?

Based on Terry Letts’ Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play, the film is about the dysfunctional Weston family and the daughters who have gone their separate ways, until a crisis brings them back to their Midwestern home. The impressive cast also includes Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Abigail Breslin, Chris Cooper, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney and Sam Shepard.

John Wells directs. The movie is due for an Oscar qualifying run in the US this Christmas, which a UK release set for mid January.

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ACTORS: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts DIRECTORS: John Wells FILMS: August: Osage County

New August: Osage County Trailer – Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts & Benedict Cumberbatch team up

September 12, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

As this trailer shows, August: Osage County has certainly pulled together an impressive cast, including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Abigail Breslin, Chris Cooper, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney and Sam Shepard.

John Wells directs. The movie is due for an Oscar qualifying run in the US this Christmas, which a UK release set for mid January. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Abigail Breslin, Chris Cooper, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney DIRECTORS: John Wells FILMS: August: Osage County

August: Osage County Trailer – Meryl Streep launches her next Oscar campaign

May 13, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

A very strange thing happened this year – Meryl Streep wasn’t nominated for an Oscar. However on the evidence of this trailer, she’s going for yet another nom with August: Osage County.

Based on Terry Letts’ Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play, the star-packed film also stars Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Abigail Breslin, Chris Cooper, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney and Sam Shepard.

John Wells directs the film, which is about the dysfunctional Weston family and the daughters who have gone their separate ways, until a crisis brings them back to their Midwestern home. The film should be out later this year. [Read more…]

Ewan McGregor Added To August: Osage County

September 13, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

August: Osage County, may not have the catchiest of names, but it’s certainly got a good cast, with the news that Ewan McGregor is joining Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Abigail Breslin, Chris Cooper, Juliette Lewis, Sam Shepard and Benedict Cumberbatch in the movie.

John Wells is directing the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts (who’s also adapted the screenplay). It’s about the dysfunctional Weston family and the daughters who have gone their separate ways, until a crisis brings them back to their Midwestern home. Meryl Streep stars as the mother, Violet Weston, with Julia Roberts and Margo Martindale playing her daughters, Barbara and Mattie Fay.

McGregor will play Bill Fordham, who is Streep’s son-in-law. It’s a complicated part, as Fordham left his wife for one of his students – a college hottie – but still wants to be around to support his family. Indeed half the play is about unpacking the complicated lives of the characters.

The movie should hit cinemas next year. (Source: THR)

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ACTORS: Ewan McGregor, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts DIRECTORS: John Wells FILMS: August: Osage County

Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Streep & Roberts In August: Osage County

August 25, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Although it’s still difficult to imagine someone by the name of Benedict Cumberbatch becoming a big star, he’s certainly on his way up the Hollywood ladder with roles as the villain in Star Trek 2 and now THR reports he’s joining the starry cast of August: Osage County.

John Wells is directing adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts (who’s adapted the screenplay). It’s about the dysfunctional Weston family and the daughters who have gone their separate ways, until a crisis brings them back to their Midwestern home. Meryl Streep stars as the mother, Violet Weston, with Julia Roberts and Margo Martindale playing her daughters, Barbara and Mattie Fay.

Cumberbatch is set to play Mattie Fay’s son, who is constantly belittled and tormented by his mother. He also believes that Charles Aiken (Chris Cooper) is his father, although he was actually conceived from an affair. Abigail Breslin, Dermot Mulroney, and Juliette Lewis will also star.

Shooting will begin in late September in Oklahoma.

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ACTORS: Benedict Cumberbatch, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep DIRECTORS: John Wells FILMS: August: Osage County