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WEEKLY BOX OFFICE ACTUALS & YEAR TO DATE: July 23-29

Posted July 30, 2012 by Mitch Metcalf

A fairly forgettable week at the box office — two new films open to little business and Dark Knight Rises continues to lead the pack, although at a significantly slower pace than its predecessor The Dark Knight. The Past Week: Total Box Office Volume All films in wide release playing between July 23 and July […]

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ShowbuzzDaily SUMMER MOVIE DRAFT: Final Update

Posted September 4, 2012 by Mitch Metcalf

With Labor Day in the rear view mirror, it is time to proclaim the final standings in the second annual ShowbuzzDaily Summer Movie Draft: #1 Team Metcalf ($1.357 billion currently, probably ending at $1.360 billion) #2 Team Weil ($1.036 billion currently, probably ending at $1.062 billion) #3 Team Salem ($971 million, probably ending at $1.007 […]

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WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES October 19-21

Posted October 21, 2012 by Mitch Metcalf

The weekend looks like a decent $124 million for the top 12 films, a little softer than it looked yesterday (but still significantly ahead of the comparable weekends the last few years).  Paranormal Activity 4 gets a little weaker each day and now is projected to total $30.2 million in its opening weekend, although don’t be surprised if […]

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30 BOX OFFICE RESULTS

Posted December 1, 2012 by Mitch Metcalf

Based on Friday’s grosses, Weekend #48 is on pace to exceed the multi-year average for this weekend by 33% — the fourth weekend in a row 20% or more above the comparable weekend average.  All credit goes to strong holdovers Breaking Dawn Part 2, Skyfall, Lincoln, and even Life of Pi and Rise of the […]

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YEAR TO DATE BOX OFFICE ACTUALS & YEAR TO DATE: 2012 Wrap-up through December 30

Posted December 30, 2012 by Mitch Metcalf

The following is based on early estimates for Sunday, December 30.  The 2012 figures will be updated as needed when the actuals are released, but any change will be minimal. The Past Week: Total Box Office Volume All films in wide release playing between December 24 and December 30 grossed a very encouraging $399 million, […]

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INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE through February 10

Posted February 10, 2013 by Mitch Metcalf

Django Unchained continues to gain on Les Miserables (also released Christmas Day).  Quentin Tarantino’s Django collected $29 million overseas since last week, compared to $17 million for Les Miserables.  With a projected $350 million worldwide, Django is within striking distance of Les Miserables ($366 million). Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters also had a strong week, up $22 million overseas last week to $84 million overseas to […]

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INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE through March 31

Posted March 31, 2013 by Mitch Metcalf

The latest International box office summary:

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INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE through May 12

Posted May 12, 2013 by Mitch Metcalf

Updated international box office chart.

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