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'Toy Story 3' Outguns 'Jonah Hex' In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 6/19/10 12:13 pm EST by in Box Office

Toy Story 31. "Toy Story 3" ($42 million)
2. "The Karate Kid" ($8.9 million)
3. "The A-Team" ($4.2 million)
4. "Shrek Forever After" ($2.5 million)
5. "Jonah Hex" ($2 million)

It's been eleven years since the most recent "Toy Story" installment hit theaters — not counting last summer's special 3-D double feature of the first two films — but even after all this time, moviegoers proved that their love for Woody, Buzz and the rest of Andy's toys remains intact by awarding the threequel with a first place victory on Friday. Read More...

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'The Karate Kid' Beats 'The A-Team' In The Sunday Box Office Report

Posted 6/13/10 4:20 pm EST by in Box Office

Jackie CHan1. "The Karate Kid" ($56 million)
2. "The A-Team" ($26 million)
3. "Shrek Forever After" ($15.8 million)
4. "Get Him to the Greek" ($10.1 million)
5. "Killers" ($8.2 million)

Rebooting franchises isn't always a popular idea, but in many cases, it's a profitable one. Such was the case this weekend as two updates on classic properties entered the box office arena in the form of "The Karate Kid" and "The A-Team," with the kung fu-centric reboot coming out in first place. Read More...

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'Karate Kid' Kicks 'The A-Team's' Butt In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 6/12/10 4:32 pm EST by in Box Office

The A-Team1. "The Karate Kid" ($18.8 million)
2. "The A-Team" ($9.7 million)
3. "Shrek Forever After" ($4.4 million)
4. "Get Him to the Greek" ($3.3 million)
5. "Killers" ($2.8 million)

Hannibal Smith, Faceman Peck, B.A. Baracus and Howling Mad Murdock entered the box office arena this weekend without a Plan B — and it could prove to be their undoing, as Sony's reboot of the "Karate Kid" franchise ended up winning out on Friday evening with an impressive $18.8 million haul. Read More...

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'Shrek Forever After' Marks Three Straight Weekend Wins In The Sunday Box Office Report

Posted 6/6/10 5:10 pm EST by in Box Office

Shrek Forever After1. "Shrek Forever After" ($25.3 million)
2. "Get Him to the Greek" ($17.4 million)
3. "Killers" ($16.1 million)
4. "Prince of Persia" ($13.9 million)
5. "Sex and the City 2" ($12.7 million)

Even with four new major releases in theaters this weekend — including films starring notable names such as Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher and Owen Wilson — "Shrek Forever After" continued its winning streak with a $25.3 million first place finish by Sunday's conclusion, thanks to a combination of increased theater count and higher prices for 3-D ticket sales. Read More...

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'Get Him To The Greek' Gets Itself To Theaters In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 6/5/10 3:48 pm EST by in Box Office

Get Him to the Greek1. "Shrek Forever After" ($6.5 million)
2. "Get Him to the Greek" ($6.2 million)
3. "Killers" ($5.7 million)
4. "Sex and the City 2" ($4.4 million)
5. "Prince of Persia" ($4.1 million)

With four new major releases in theaters this weekend, it's surprising that none of these films managed a first place finish on opening day. Equally surprising is the fact that two of these films finished outside of the top five. But sure enough, "Shrek Forever After" continues to light up the box office with yet another first place finish, kicking off what's likely to be its third straight weekend victory. Read More...

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'Sex And The City 2' Beats 'Prince Of Persia' In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 5/29/10 2:45 pm EST by in Box Office

Sex and the City 21. "Sex and the City 2" ($13 million)
2. "Shrek Forever After" ($11.3 million)
3. "Prince of Persia" ($10.3 million)
4. "Iron Man 2" ($4 million)
5. "Robin Hood" ($2.8 million)

Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York and Miranda Hobbes have made their way back into theaters nationwide, bringing with them all of the box office bravado one would expect from the sex-hunting, city-dwelling quartet of "Sex and the City 2." The movie made its flashy debut with a $13 million Friday, hailing a taxi all the way to a first place finish. Read More...

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'Shrek Forever After' Is Far, Far Ahead Of The Pack In The Sunday Box Office Report

Posted 5/23/10 2:49 pm EST by in Box Office

Shrek Forever After1. "Shrek Forever After" ($71.3 million)
2. "Iron Man 2" ($26.6 million)
3. "Robin Hood" ($18.7 million)
4. "Letters to Juliet" ($9.1 million)
5. "Just Wright" ($4.2 million)

It's game ogre for Tony Stark this weekend, as Marvel Studios' premiere superhero franchise finally surrendered the first place spot to DreamWorks Animation's "Shrek Forever After," the fourth installment in the fan-favorite fantasy franchise. Read More...

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'Shrek Forever After' Destroys 'MacGruber' In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 5/22/10 4:00 pm EST by in Box Office

Shrek Forever After1. "Shrek Forever After" ($20.8 million)
2. "Iron Man 2" ($7.5 million)
3. "Robin Hood" ($5.6 million)
4. "Letters to Juliet" ($3 million)
5. "MacGruber" ($1.6 million)

Although Jon Favreau's "Iron Man 2" proved itself a more powerful force than Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" could handle last weekend, the red-and-gold armored superhero expended enough energy to ensure its loss against the big green ogre of "Shrek Forever After," which debuted this Friday in first place — though not as decisively as many anticipated. Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' Beats 'Robin Hood' In The Sunday Box Office Report

Posted 5/16/10 5:52 pm EST by in Box Office

Iron Man 21. "Iron Man 2" ($53 million)
2. "Robin Hood" ($37.1 million)
3. "Letters to Juliet" ($13.8 million)
4. "Just Wright" ($8.5 million)
5. "How To Train Your Dragon" ($5.1 million)

When it comes to battling a high tech superhero for box office supremacy, it would be wise to pack some heavier firepower than a quiver filled with arrows. Director Ridley Scott apparently didn't get that memo, as "Robin Hood" succumbed to the might of "Iron Man 2" at the weekend box office. Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' Rockets Past 'Robin Hood' In The Saturday Box Office Report

Posted 5/15/10 4:01 pm EST by in Box Office

Iron Man 21. "Iron Man 2" ($15 million)
2. "Robin Hood" ($13.1 million)
3. "Letters to Juliet" ($5 million)
4. "Just Wright" ($2.9 million)
5. "A Nightmare on Elm Street" ($1.5 million)

Although the effort was certainly admirable, it's simply a fact of life: arrows are not strong enough to penetrate Tony Stark's high tech armor. "Iron Man 2" once again soared to the top spot on Friday, beating "Robin Hood" with a solid $15 million intake in its eighth day at the box office. Read More...

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