Showbuzz Daily


 
Author Archive
Recent
Most Commented
Random
 

 
Articles

OSCAR ODDS: An Early Look

  As the movie awards season starts to get going, here’s an early look at how the betting odds are shaping up on the Internet.  Lincoln is the clear favorite for Best Picture, with bookmakers offering a little unde...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS January 4-6

The first weekend of 2013 should total about $117 million for the top 12 films, somewhat below average for a normally sluggish weekend as life and movie-going returns to normal.  Texas Chainsaw 3D has the most promise of the f...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

Holiday Movie Season: A Solid Finish for 2012

New Year’s Day totaled $46.7 million for the top 10 films this holiday season, slightly below the $50.1 million average for this date but somewhat above the $44.2 million average for January 1 when it falls on a weekday. ...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

New Year’s Eve Ratings — ABC Thumps Everyone Else

ABC dominated New Year’s Eve, as usual.  In prime time, ABC averaged a 3.1 rating with adults 18-49 in the fast nationals.  The evening started with a tribute to Dick Clark (a 2.6 rating from 8-10 pm) and built to a 4.1...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

SKEDBALL: Weekend Sports Ratings Bowl

The final week of the NFL season, Week 17, is unusual in a few ways.  First, all 32 teams play (no byes), and all 16 games are on Sunday (no Thursday night game on NFL Network and no Monday Night game on ESPN).  Additionally,...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

Broadcast Network Rankings through December 30 — NFL Delivers Again Big Time for NBC

LAST NIGHT.  Christmas came again to NBC in the form of last night’s Sunday Night Football game, the final regular season game of the year but which actually was an extra playoff game.  Washington defeated Dallas in a...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

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

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 ...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

INTERNATIONAL BOX OFFICE through December 30

Skyfall is still growing overseas, albeit at a slower rate.  But another $16 million this week puts the overseas total over$700 million and the worldwide total comfortably over $1 billion, joining Marvel’s The Avengers ...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

Holiday Movie Season: Steadily Catching Up to the Season Average

Saturday’s $57.4 million for the top 10 films and Sunday’s estimated $49.6 million both slightly exceed the similar days in 2007 (when December 30 was also a Sunday). Partly because of the way the calendar is config...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES December 28-30

Based on Saturday’s grosses, Weekend #52 is now on pace for $168 million, very similar to the outlook yesterday.  However, Django Unchained and Les Miserables continue to move in opposite directions.   Yesterday, it loo...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

WEEKLY BOX OFFICE ACTUALS & YEAR TO DATE December 17-23

Posting this update later than usual for the record. The Past Week: Total Box Office Volume All films in wide release playing between December 17 and December 23 grossed a dreadful $155 million, down 41% from the four-year aver...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

Holiday Movie Season: Dec 28 Update — Settling Into a Familiar Pattern

Friday’s $52.1 million for the top 10 films is very close to the pace for the same day in 2007 (when December 28 was also a Friday). In fact, over the past three days, 2012 is performing almost identically to 2007.  The ...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28 BOX OFFICE REPORT

Based on Friday’s grosses, Weekend #52 is on pace for a solid $166 million thanks to three movies at or near $30 million for the Friday-Sunday period.  However, the two big openers are not living up to the promise of the...
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 
 
Articles

Holiday Movie Season: Dec 27 Update

Twelve days into the three-week holiday movie season, 2012 is now 9.0% behind the average for the same period over the last several years ($362 million this year versus $398 million on average 2004-2011).  Further, 2012 is 12....
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
Articles

Holiday Movie Season: December 26 Pales in Comparison to Boffo Christmas Day

Eleven days into the three-week holiday movie season, 2012 is now 9.5% behind the average for the same period over the last several years ($316 million this year versus $349 million on average 2004-2011).  Further, 2012 is 13....
by Mitch Metcalf
 
Full Story »

 

 
 

 

Search

 

 

Archive

 

 

Newsletter Sign-up