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A MIDSUMMER STUDIO’S REPORT CARD: Universal

> With a summer movie season bracketed by the first weekend in May on one end, and Labor Day on the other, we’ve reached the midpoint of 2011’s array of blockbusters, and for the next week, here at SHOWBUZZDAILY, we...

by Mitch Salem

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THE BIJOU: Universal’s Status Stays Quo

> The periodic rumor that Universal Pictures is due for a major shake-up can be put to rest… for now. It’s been announced that President and COO Ron Meyer has signed a new deal that runs through 2015. As...

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WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES MAY 13-15: Bridesmaids Opens Solidly While Thor Remains #1

>Solid opening for Bridesmaids, Priest disappoints, and Thor remains #1. Nonetheless, the weekend is down only a bit versus last year, when Robin Hood opened and Iron Man 2’s second weekend was #1. The ShowbuzzDaily...

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS MAY 13-15: Bridesmaids and Priest to Duke It Out at Levels Below Thor’s Second Weekend

Bridesmaids and Priest to open at decent levels, but Thor will continue to lead the box office this weekend. Fast Five will continue to hang around the Top 3. Opening at over 2,700 theaters, Bridesmaids should average a decen...

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WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES MAY 6-8: Thor and Fast Five Carry the Weekend

>Thor opens solidly but not enough to push the weekend past Iron Man 2’s torrid pace last year. The ShowbuzzDaily Domestic Final estimates now show that Thor should finish its run with $190 million, while Fast Five has be...

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS MAY 6-8: Thor Will Be Big But Enough to Propel Another Up Weekend?

>Thor appears to be headed for a solid opening but not enough to push the weekend up versus last year (when Iron Man 2 opened huge). Two other openers, both romantic comedies, should have minimal impact. Opening at over 3...

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FULL WEEK BOX OFFICE ACTUALS: Improvement in Year-to-Date Picture Continues

>The past week is up an amazing 57% from last year, and the year-to-date tally is now down 15% from last year (improving from down 17% last week). This is very positive news for the industry, and especially Universal with...

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WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES APR 29-MAY 1: Fast Five Even Stronger

>Fast Five is even stronger after a strong Saturday. Biggest April opening ever pushes the weekend to 55% above last year’s comparable weekend. The ShowbuzzDaily Domestic Final estimates now show that Fast Five shou...

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Box Office Footnotes – 4/22/11

> This Week: Don’t Miss ShowbuzzDaily’s First Annual Summer Blockbuster Draft! The last weekend of April is an odd one for Hollywood: as Mitch Metcalf’s analysis shows,sometimes it begins the...

by Mitch Salem

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FRIDAY APR 29 BOX OFFICE NUMBERS: Fast Five Roars to the Top

>Fast Five delivered for Universal with a $77 million opening and is on track for a final domestic tally of $169 million. This strong opening will push the weekend up around 50% versus the same weekend last year. Th...

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FAST FIVE: Boxoffice Express

> Worth a Ticket: Diesel and The Rock keep their pedals to the metal. If you want to feel truly American, try reflecting on the new FAST FIVE while wall-to-wall coverage of the British royal wedding is airing on the telev...

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WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES APR 22-24: A Return to the Box Office

> Up nearly 40% from last year, this weekend is being fueled by returning family films like Rio and Hop (legitimate hits) and moderate films like Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family and Water for Elephants....

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Boxoffice Footnotes – 4/22/11

>Among Tyler Perry movies that feature his Madea character, BIG HAPPY FAMILY is looking relatively weak, but it may have a big Easter Sunday. Other pictures likely to benefit from family crowds include RIO, HOP and SOUL SU...

by Mitch Salem

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A MIDSUMMER STUDIO’S REPORT CARD: Universal

THE BIJOU: Universal’s Status Stays Quo

WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES MAY 13-15: Bridesmaids Opens Solidly While Thor Remains #1

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS MAY 13-15: Bridesmaids and Priest to Duke It Out at Levels Below Thor’s Second Weekend

WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES MAY 6-8: Thor and Fast Five Carry the Weekend

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS MAY 6-8: Thor Will Be Big But Enough to Propel Another Up Weekend?

FULL WEEK BOX OFFICE ACTUALS: Improvement in Year-to-Date Picture Continues

WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES APR 29-MAY 1: Fast Five Even Stronger

Box Office Footnotes – 4/22/11

FRIDAY APR 29 BOX OFFICE NUMBERS: Fast Five Roars to the Top

FAST FIVE: Boxoffice Express

WEEKEND STUDIO ESTIMATES APR 22-24: A Return to the Box Office

Boxoffice Footnotes – 4/22/11

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