“Anyway, I think they should have announced the winners by now. Let’s check with the box office.” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

After selling my last ticket and turning over the sign, I exited through the box office door, locked it behind me, and went into the lobby. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

And in the middle of the wedge, the box office. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

In that tiny fishbowl box office, my only connection to my coworkers in the lobby was a red phone. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

The last movie of the night is playing, so the box office is empty. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

When the homeroom bell rang, Annette came rushing in to give me the latest totals on box office receipts and the profits from the program ads. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

They decided to change it, because they think a “more classic” Western will sell better at the box office. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I walk across the marble floor to the box office. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Just then, the lights blinked: Annette and Renee were at the door, bringing glad tidings of box office and bake sales. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

As it turned out, the film was a box office dud, bringing in only $40,000; it did make additional revenue from DVD sales and television licensing. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

There was a grinding sound, like when movie tickets shoot up through the slot at the box office. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

When the performance ended, he marched right to the box office and bought tickets for the next night. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The woman at the box office sells you a ticket, rips it in half, and hands you the stub. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

James Ford steps out of the box office thinking Booth is pulling some crazy stunt to get attention. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

It was a vast open-air hall with wooden benches, a velvet curtain with Greek masks, and three box offices in the shape of lions' heads, through whose mouths the tickets were sold. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

That's what one says at the box office when ordering a ticket, and I say it quite well. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

“There’s a crowd at the box office,” he whispered. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Deadpool 2” easily conquered the box office in its opening weekend. Top-grossing films for the weekend of May 18-20, 2018 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z

When it grossed $50 million at the box office, any hopes of a sequel seemed to be dashed. Rob Corddry jumps back into the whirlpool for 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z

After a year of diminished returns and evaporating audiences, and a dread that things were bound to get even worse, the box office numbers made it seem like the good old times. The Devil Made Them Do It: No-Budget Horror Film Tops a Big Weekend 2012-01-08T21:13:19Z

What they affirm, most of all, is consensus, an ideal of harmony that isn’t so much apolitical as anti-political, finding expression not in the voting booth but at the box office. Are the Movies Liberal? 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z

Jaws won three Oscars and did even better at the box office than The Exorcist. Is The Human Centipede the most horrific film ever? 2010-08-23T10:38:00Z

The funniest visual gag in the episode: The sign on the multiplex box office reading “Back in 5 min.” ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 7: Secret Origins 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z

The Star Wars prequel trilogy, meanwhile, cost $343 million, according to Box Office Mojo, which tracks movie costs and box office receipts. “Hobbit” Trilogy Costs $561m So Far 2013-10-04T13:44:42Z

It is projected by BoxOffice.com to open with $16.5 million at the box office. Alexander takes family on 'Very Bad Day' in Disney comedy 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

As Mr. DiCaprio reminded journalists, perhaps a touch defensively, the movie is “doing quite well at the box office.” Critic’s Notebook: At Cannes Film Festival, Ducking Rain and Competition 2013-05-16T22:03:37Z

His most recent film was the independently produced post-apocalyptic relationship drama "Goodbye World," which received poor reviews and didn't make a mark at the box office. 'Entourage': What else have Grenier and the gang been working on? 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z

The classically styled Hollywood tale of a sidelined Navy fighter pilot nearing retirement brought back for one final flight and a shot at redemption is now nearing $700 million at the box office. How Did ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Get Those Dogfight Scenes? Joseph Kosinski Explains. 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Andrew Cooper We all know about the absurdity of Hollywood box office, a wild frontier of numeric spin in a business notorious for its dazzling lack of apparent commercial viability. This Thanksgiving, Twilight won't fade and America Skyfalls for James Bond 2012-11-26T14:04:54Z

Aglialoro attributed the box office drop-off to "Atlas Shrugged's" poor reviews. 'Atlas Shrugged' producer: 'Critics, you won' 2011-04-26T07:00:00Z

Elsewhere, Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” slid to the No. 2 spot after two consecutive weeks as box office champ. Box Office: 'Invisible Man' Emerges With $29 Million Opening Weekend 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part One topped the North American box office for a second week in a row over the Thanksgiving weekend. Hunger Games holds firm at box office 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z

"Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time," a Korean gangster/yakuza film that's been a box office hit in its home country earlier this year, opens today at Alderwood Mall Cinemas 16. Marx Brothers, Cary Grant, Hitchcock classics to screen 2012-04-12T20:15:18Z

“Transformers: The Last Knight,” the fifth installment of Michael Bay’s maximalist action series, landed with a thud at the North American box office this weekend, taking in just $45.3 million. ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Is a Box Office Clunker 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z

Beating this summer’s sequel curse, the well-reviewed “Conjuring 2” was the No. 1 draw at North American multiplexes between Friday and Sunday, taking in about $40.4 million, according to comScore, which compiles box office data. ‘Conjuring 2’ Beats This Year’s Curse of Summer Sequels 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z

Last month, the company announced it would cut 500 jobs, shake up top management and scale back film production after a string of box office misfires. DreamWorks Animation posts big loss in fourth quarter 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z

The films are expected to dislodge Exodus: Gods and Kings and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 from the box office top five next weekend. Know Right Now: The Battle for the Christmas Box Office 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z

Skyfall is already the 13th biggest hit of all time at the UK and Ireland box office. Skyfall leaves studios imagining they've drowned and dreamed this moment 2012-11-06T17:51:35Z

Mr. Gelb said in the interview that he hoped an agreement could be reached, and that some reductions could be restored as box office returned to pre-pandemic levels. The Metropolitan Opera Won’t Reopen for Another Year 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z

But the other nominated films largely failed to attract wide audiences in 2014, which was a lackluster year at the box office.  Oscars 2015: How best picture nominees rank at the box office 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z

The film unseated “Frozen 2” to claim the top spot at the domestic box office. ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Unseats ‘Frozen 2’ at the Box Office 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z

"Roaring Currents" grossed more than $130 million at the domestic box office, nearly double the next closest film, with a swashbuckling tale of a 16th century Korean naval victory over Japan. 'Ode to My Father' stirs the box office and debate in South Korea 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z

The film became a box office breakout of sorts and earned seven Oscar nominations, including a directing one for Iñárritu, the first ever for a Mexican filmmaker. In 'Birdman,' Alejandro G. Inarritu takes his doubts and lets them fly 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

As with all Prom concerts, 1,400 £5 tickets will be available at the box office on the day. Urban and classical to mix at Proms 2013-08-09T23:30:50Z

“Jumanji” is also singular in winning the box office in its third, fourth and fifth weekends after finishing second in its first two weekends to “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” 'Jumanji' stays strong, topping '12 Strong,' 'Den of Thieves' with $20 2018-01-21T05:00:00Z

Other features would include a new box office and management offices, an outdoor terrace that would include a performance area and a three-quarters-of-a-mile hiking trail through the hills near the Ford. Ford Amphitheatre to close next summer for $19.7-million makeover 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z

Across the industry, those who monitor box office results confide privately that ticket sales have been dropping off in recent weeks — a condition attributed to consumer nervousness. ‘KPOP, the Musical’ won’t get its Broadway tryout in Washington after all 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z

In the UK last year, they made up just over 2% of the box office gross, and half of that was Bollywood. Roma and the Oscars: why has Hollywood ignored the foreign language film? 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z

Paul Dergarabedian, box office analyst for Hollywood.com, said the film's relevance to today's economy also was part of its appeal. `Iron Man 2' stays atop box office with $53M 2010-05-16T20:01:00Z

According to Variety, 20th Century Fox bosses said the film was better suited for an autumn than summer release, with the delay helping to avoid the crowded summer box office months. Wall Street 2 release pushed back 2010-03-11T11:39:00Z

Propelled largely by the "Pirates" installment and the continuing success of "Bridesmaids," it was the second "up" weekend in a row as compared with box office figures from the same weekend last year. Rebooted 'Pirates' sets overseas box office record 2011-05-22T20:31:09Z

Since Pollesch took the reins, the theater’s program has been a hot mess, with critical pans and poor box office returns. Review: ‘Drama’ Contains Many Things. But Drama Isn’t One. 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z

The sci-fi drama faced quality competition this summer and shouldn’t be considered a box office failure. These are the top-10 grossing movies of summer 2017 at the U.S. box office 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z

Growth in the ancillary market is crucial to Hollywood studios, whose films often generate more revenues from that market than from the domestic box office. Hollywood extends slow turnaround in home video sales 2012-07-29T17:06:08Z

The box office is global, and diversity sells. We have proof that diversity sells movies — so why can’t all of Hollywood catch up? 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z

Women with a box office failure don’t get hired again. Geena Davis: ‘After Thelma & Louise, people said things would improve for women in film. They didn’t’ 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z

Elsewhere, last week's No. 1 movie, Disney/Pixar animated "Cars 2" dropped to the second-place spot on domestic theater box office charts with an estimated $25.1 million for the three days ending on Sunday. "Transformers" global box office hits $372 million 2011-07-04T01:26:35Z

“Deadpool” continues its strong run at the box office, retaining the top spot. Top-grossing movies for Feb. 19-21 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z

You’ve all starred in some pretty huge box office hits, but how do you decide now whether you should do a project for streaming or for theaters? A ‘Lost City’ Group Chat With Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

The film won eight Oscars including best picture, and made $377 million at the worldwide box office. Move over Bollywood: U.S. festival spotlights independent Indian films 2014-04-08T22:58:47Z

The two teams will meet at Super Bowl LI, and the high-profile matchup should ensure that the weekend box office closes on a muted note. Box Office: 'Split' Tops 'Rings,' as 'Space Between Us' Bombs 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z

We've had other movies with bigger global box office, but never in film history has a movie grown in popularity so much after it got out on DVD. A Q&A with Cars 2 Director John Lasseter 2011-06-22T09:30:00Z

Witherspoon, 35, became a box office sensation and A-list Hollywood star in her "Legally Blonde" comedy movies, and she won an Academy Award for best actress in drama "Walk the Line." Reese Witherspoon struck by car while jogging 2011-09-08T02:11:22Z

The film experience bumped "Back to the Future" back into the box office top 10 in Britain for the first time since its release in 1985. 'Back to the Future' to screen in L.A. through London's Secret Cinema 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

For each sort of box office landmark, it’s gotten there faster than any movie has before, so it’s a surprise.” Explainer: In Blockbuster Season, How Do Theaters Determine Which One Gets the Big Screen? 2012-05-24T10:44:48Z

After two weeks at No. 1 across North American box offices, David Fincher’s marital thriller ceded to the World War II movie Fury, which stars Brad Pitt. Box Office: Brad Pitt and 'Fury' Take No. 1 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z

It broke the $500-million mark at the worldwide box office on Wednesday evening, bringing its total global haul to $504.8 million in its first 13 days of release. 'Mockingjay -- Part 1' looks to top weekend after Thanksgiving weekend 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

His previous one, “The Dark Knight,” not only was the biggest box office draw of 2008, but also holds the record for an opening weekend, more than $158 million. ?Iron Man 2? Kicks Off Hollywood?s Summer Season 2010-05-09T21:54:00Z

Their 2006 rockumentary, The Pick of Destiny, flopped spectacularly at the box office, taking half of the money that it cost to make. Tenacious D; Poliça – review 2012-06-09T23:05:54Z

Iron Man 3 opened in the UK on Thursday, where it immediately flew to No 1 at the box office with a $21.5m opening. Iron Man 3 storms box office with US yet to come 2013-04-29T12:38:09Z

The first film took >2.49 million on its opening weekend at the U.K. box office. StreetDance sequel gets world premiere in London 2012-03-19T17:43:08Z

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the two-part play set 19 years after the conclusion of the final novel, has seen a steep drop in its box office performance. Harry Potter’s Sophomore Slump: ‘Cursed Child’ Loses Steam on Broadway 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z

The much-anticipated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is expected to boost this weekend's box office after its release. Transformers tops UK box office 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z

"A 10 billion yuan box office ... is still far from the value of a movie world power and is still far from keeping pace with the country's economic growth," the report said. 2010 Chinese box office surges to $1.5 billion 2011-01-10T09:46:04Z

“It” is expected to devour the competition at the box office this weekend, building off the repeated reports of creepy-clown sightings around the United States and in Britain in recent years. Bill Skarsgard Talks About ‘It’ and Giving His Family a Scare 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z

But one of the interesting aspects of films like “Crazy Rich Asians” is that they were huge successes at the box office without any marquee movie stars. The international movie market is transforming Hollywood 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z

"The Dark Knight" was a global box office hit, generating just over $1 billion in ticket sales and earning Ledger, who played The Joker, a posthumous Oscar. Special effects expert cleared of '07 Batman death 2011-03-14T18:18:36Z

With such a huge return from its $2.2 million budget, "some filmmakers have begun pondering how to replicate the film's box office miracle," Xinhua said. Star: 'Lost in Thailand' clicked with modern focus 2013-03-28T12:01:04Z

The box office equivalent of an extinction-level event, Star Wars: The Force Awakens annihilated all previous American and global box office records this weekend, pulling down a staggering $247m in the US and $529m globally. Success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a true Hollywood box office triumph 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z

There's more: She sells tickets at the box office, takes out the garbage and will work on the roof or boiler if needed. Behold: Catherine Russell the off-Broadway force 2013-03-07T14:24:10Z

After opening at No. 1 at the domestic box office, it went on to earn nearly $500 million worldwide on a production budget of $60 million. ‘Shrek’ at 20: How a Chaotic Project Became a Beloved Hit 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z

"Penguins" added another $36 million from overseas box offices for a global total of $72 million, according to distributor 20th Century Fox. 'Mockingjay' disarms 'Penguins' to retain top spot at U.S. box office 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z

Drawn by the starry cast and the film's built-in date-movie cachet, weekend moviegoers will send box office love notes to the New Line release. 2010-02-07T22:04:00Z

Dropping from first to fourth place, The Hobbit's box office fell by 54%; as with Life of Pi, the loss of 15% of its cinemas was a factor. Les Miserables bucks seasonal trend to record best UK opening for a musical 2013-01-15T17:29:24Z

“But immediately I was struck by how the conversation turned to whether the box office was good enough,” he added of a debate that sounded among Oscar watchers this week. A Shifting Oscar Race Heats Up 2010-10-05T22:29:00Z

Consider: The opening weekend box office of “Breaking Dawn Part 1” and “Deathly Hallows Part 1” each jumped significantly over their respective previous installments. 'Mockingjay': Is it time to end Hollywood's final-book mitosis? 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z

That it manages to silence all the skeptics while becoming a wildly successful, critically-acclaimed box office hit? A Sequel to It’s a Wonderful Life? Stop This Now! 2013-11-22T19:25:39Z

"Furious 7" kept its momentum going at the box office for its third weekend in a row. Box office: 'Furious 7' stays on top; 'Paul Blart' sequel a strong second 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z

Hollywood has suddenly decided that the key to promoting diversity while ensuring safe box office is to gender-swap old movies. There's an all-female Ghostbusters – how about a male Thelma and Louise? 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z

The "Entourage" boys may be back in town, but this weekend is more geared toward the ladies, with Melissa McCarthy's comedy "Spy" expected to win at the box office. 'Spy' expected to top 'Entourage,' 'Insidious: Chapter 3' at box office 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z

Several mid-sized hits that won critical acclaim, including Steven Spielberg's historical drama "Lincoln" and the Iran hostage thriller "Argo," became box office darlings. "Hobbit" may bring a Hollywood ending to 2012 box office 2012-11-30T12:21:40Z

Fear has taken hold at the box office with a $41.5 million debut for scary movie "Paranormal Activity 2," according to studio estimates Sunday. 'Paranormal' follow-up scares $41.5M out of fans 2010-10-24T19:46:00Z

The wooing of religious moviegoers — a delicate operation, as the “Noah” backlash attests — has been ramping up lately, with major players like Ridley Scott and Ben Kingsley mining the Bible for box office gold. Movie Review: ‘Heaven Is for Real’ Stars Greg Kinnear 2014-04-15T22:26:23Z

“Streaming gives them access to data and decision-making with viewers in mind in a way that the box office has been more elusive.” Study Finds Sustained Progress for Female Directors and Filmmakers of Color 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z

Each of these films shares a number of characteristics: a recognisable star lead, a wide theatrical release and a middling or underwhelming performance at the box office. Clicked back to life: how Netflix is reviving forgotten film flops 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z

The exhibition would have been a box office smash even if it had corralled fewer of Monet’s benchmarks. Critic?s Notebook: Paris Rediscovers Monet?s Magic at Grand Palais 2010-10-05T01:41:00Z

Why the Chipmunks still command an audience more than a half-century after their initial incarnation on novelty records defies explanation, but they do; the first three movies each earned a nine-figure box office gross. Review: ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip’ Features a Trip to Miami 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z

The Green Mile" and such other box office hits as "Armageddon," `'Planet of the Apes" and "Kung Fu Panda," is dead at age 54. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan dead at 54 2012-09-03T23:31:12Z

The Met, which has struggled at the box office in recent seasons and drawn heavily from its endowment, which is no longer sufficient to cover a year’s expenses, wants to cut labor costs. Met Opera Prepares to Lock Out Workers 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z

The "Frozen" soundtrack sold 165,000 copies in the week ending January 5, and follows on the film's continued box office success since its November release, taking in more than $600 million worldwide. Beyonce 'Frozen' out of top spot on Billboard 200 2014-01-09T01:25:24Z

The producers also announced via Twitter new rules for people waiting in line, often round-the-clock, outside the Richard Rodgers Theater, hoping to buy the few tickets released by the box office just before each show. ‘Hamilton’ Takes Steps to Limit the Resale of Its Tickets 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z

The phone system is being routed to a single flip phone in the box office. After the fire, the show goes on at Adventure Theatre 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z

The last week was one of the most critical of the year at the box office, even though no new movies opened. Company Town: 'True Grit' rides tall in the saddle 2011-01-03T06:00:00Z

It’s understandable why it pulled in nearly $1.7 billion at the box office, given that it was a much-hyped sequel to a beloved classic, but the critical acclaim a little baffling. 26 films Rotten Tomatoes got 100% wrong 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z

Exhibition tickets will be available on Sept. 5 at artbma.org and at the museum’s box office. John Waters’s Art to Go on Display in Baltimore in October 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z

After setting records overseas, Walt Disney's Marvel "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is poised to dominate the domestic box office with an anticipated opening of about $200 million. 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' expected to conquer box office 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z

The return of a blockbuster action franchise couldn’t bump “Black Panther” from the top of the box office this week. ‘Tomb Raider’ Can’t Topple ‘Black Panther’ at Box Office 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z

Dogged by controversy and a poor script, his feature film, “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane,” bombed at the box office. With old dirty nursery rhymes and a new series, Andrew Dice Clay returns 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z

Now that “Avengers: Endgame” has dominated the box office around the world, the next massive Hollywood franchise ender to arrive in theaters is “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker": Knights of Ren, Keri Russell, Richard E. Grant roles revealed 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z

The franchise, now in perhaps its final installment, has been fruitful at the box office, in large part because of Neeson's appeal as a vigilante. Box office: Moviegoers flock to 'Taken 3,' 'Selma' 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

Last summer's Andrew Garfield-starring "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" received middling reviews and took in less at the box office than each of its four predecessors. Amy Pascal to oversee new Spider-Man film made by Sony, Marvel 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z

The box office at Film Forum displayed a sign listing coronavirus-related precautions at the theater, which had restricted its seating capacity to 50 percent, in line with government recommendations. The Last Picture Show? Moviegoers Cautiously Take a Seat 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z

"There was not an overriding, overshadowing blockbuster like there was last year with 'Avatar,' " said Hollywood.com's box office division president, Paul Dergarabedian. Weinsteins' Oscar mastery resurfaces post-'Avatar' 2011-02-28T18:52:18Z

Last weekend’s box office champion, Focus Features’ “Downton Abbey” slid to second place on domestic charts. Box Office: 'Abominable' Climbs to No. 1 With $20.8 Million, 'Judy' Hits High Note 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z

Q: If your last film, 2001's "Ghosts of Mars" had done better at the box office, would you have continued to make films instead of taking a break? A Minute With: Horror king John Carpenter on "The Ward" 2011-06-08T12:59:45Z

It is performing best in Australia, France, and Russia.Here are the top 10 movies at the domestic box office, with foreign grosses where available, according to studio estimates and Hollywood.com: Box Office: 'Hop' bounds into first place 2011-04-03T18:15:00Z

Rocco also said that the time was ripe at the box office for a low-budget horror film like "The Purge." 'The Purge' scares off 'Fast & Furious' crew to take box office lead 2013-06-09T17:25:26Z

But she insisted that the Petronio company’s performances at Hudson Hall on the same weekend as Streb’s appearances at Lumberyard helped both their box offices. Flipping for Dance in the Catskills 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z

Willis and Governor Schwarzenegger only get the briefest of cameos at the beginning, but their unsuspecting fanbases will pump up the box office receipts. Film review: The Expendables 2010-08-19T21:40:00Z

None of the major streaming platforms — Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon — are releasing stats like the theatrical box office results the studios have released to the public for a century. Movies Survived 2020. The Oscars Diversified. There’s More to Do. 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z

Q: In the past, you've said you don't care about box office. A Minute With: Woody Allen on "Rome" and home 2012-06-27T09:20:29Z

“Artistically I feel fantastic about it; from a box office point of view, I’m a little nervous,” Ms. Gersten said of “Three Hotels.” Second Act for New Chief of Festival 2011-06-22T23:00:45Z

I had movies being horribly reviewed that do very well, and movies that are reviewed very well but do horribly at the box office. Tim Burton fixes sights on Big Eyes 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z

But there's no such thing as a guaranteed hit at the box office. Foreign films battle for UK success 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

In fact, 1982 was, at the time, Hollywood’s most lucrative year at the box office. Brett Kavanaugh goes to the movies 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z

Scary movie fans are still into "Paranormal Activity," though the horror franchise looks as though it's starting to run out of steam at the box office. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z

Over the weekend, “Scream VI” was the top movie at the North American box office, with an estimated $44.5 million in ticket sales. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Is Big Winner at the Oscars 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z

Overall North American box office takings are still down around 20% compared to last year's record summer. Johansson beats Johnson at US cinemas 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z

Blatant product placement doesn't seem to have done Bond any harm at the box office. Trailer trash 2012-11-25T00:05:49Z

A noteworthy failure was “How Do You Know,” which cost about $120 million to produce and took in less than $50 million at the worldwide box office. At Sony, Shades of the Studio System 2011-07-17T22:32:50Z

British actress Phoebe Fox will appear alongside him in the follow-up to the 2012 film, which starred Daniel Radcliffe and was a UK box office hit. Irvine cast in Woman in Black sequel 2013-04-29T15:39:00Z

All domestic box office grosses are according to Box Office Mojo as of Dec. 31, 2014. These Movies Made the Most Money in the U.S. in 2014 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z

Foreign film companies are launching ventures with Chinese partners to expand access to China, where box office receipts are growing rapidly at a time of weak sales in the United States and Europe. Disney making 'Iron Man 3' with Chinese partner 2012-04-16T11:56:09Z

Ten years ago, Disney Animation was in a deep slump, not unlike today's DreamWorks Animation, which last month slashed 500 jobs in wake of a string of box office disappointments. Disney's animation building getting a Pixar face-lift all its own 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z

"These box office triumphs prove that creative storytelling brought to life by imaginative, inspired and talented professionals is something audiences respond to the world over." "Toy Story 3" to cross $1 billion boxoffice mark 2010-08-27T21:36:00Z

After a month in theaters, the racing drama with Christian Bale and Matt Damon amassed $91 million at the domestic box office. Box Office: 'Frozen 2' remains victorious, 'Playmobil' bombs 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z

Neither worked: "Prince" tanked at the box office and was shredded by critics, while "Love" earned mixed reviews and barely broke even in the U.S. 'Nightcrawler': Jake Gyllenhaal keeps up his gonzo streak 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z

After #MeToo and allegations of predatory behaviour by powerful men in Hollywood, it feels good for the soul that the year in film kicked off with news that women rule the box office. Wonder women: how female action heroes will blast cinema screens in 2018 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z

For those who don’t remember the first, it earned more than $800 million at the global box office and made Will Smith, then 28, a worldwide summer brand. ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’: With These Spaceships, I Thee Invade. Again. 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z

The box office will be moved outside, where there is more room than in the theater lobby. Face Masks and Fewer Seats: One Theater Tries Saving Summer 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z

“Get Out,” the box office smash and awards season honey, almost didn’t get made, because its writer and director Jordan Peele figured it couldn’t happen. ‘I’d Never Seen My Fears as an African-American Man Onscreen’ 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z

I think it will do very well at the box office , but not awards. Carpetbagger Blog: New York Film Critics Circle Go With 'The Artist' 2011-11-29T22:40:12Z

But where it counts, at the box office, Schwarzenegger’s first starring movie role since the third Terminator 10 years ago was a disaster. The Chastain Perfecta: Mama and Zero Score While Arnold Stands Down 2013-01-21T22:37:39Z

Paramount countered that the studio earned no net profit on the film, even though it made $288 million at the box office. 'Go-to' L.A. lawyer says Hollywood studios are shortchanging his clients 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z

Whatever the reason, no movie in which Cruise starred has reached even the devalued $100-million mark at the domestic box office since M:I 3 in 2005. Mission: Impossible 4: Cruise Control 2011-12-16T21:29:31Z

"This time a year ago, that little film called `Avatar' was just pumping up the box office in a huge way and a totally unexpected way for January," said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for Hollywood.com. `True Grit' rides tall with $15M and No. 1 finish 2011-01-09T20:01:05Z

Moviegoers streamed to theaters to catch the “Guardians of the Galaxy,” allowing the sci-fi adventure to smash August box office records and rake in $94 million in its opening weekend. Imax sees success with 'Guardians of the Galaxy' 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z

Gone are the days of seeing an announcement for a show, marking your calendar, and carefully waiting at the appointed time outside a box office. Sleep deprivation and Taylor Swift: what the demands of modern fandom say about us 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z

“Wonder Woman” was not only a critical and box office success, making $821 million globally, but it also hit a cultural nerve. ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ hopes to lasso a little holiday joy 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z

Heckerling told a reporter at the time that she was “blown away” to have a hit on her hands, but the box office was nothing compared to the movie’s afterlife. ‘Clueless’ Was Amy Heckerling’s Masterpiece. Is She Done With It? As If. 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z

“Wonder Woman”: Though somewhat of a longer shot, this rousing crowd pleaser and box office smash directed by Patty Jenkins was left empty-handed. The Movie Surprises and Snubs of the 2018 Golden Globes 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z

They are also sold at the box office on the night of each performance, though due to the high demand for tickets, advance reservations are recommended. ballet, opera, Pool Party! In Rome, Opera in Ruins 2010-07-11T10:00:00Z

Only a handful of big-name blockbusters had been postponed in the UK and US, Cannes remained bullish and box office numbers weren’t wobbling too much. 'Over one hour everything was cancelled' – how coronavirus devastated the film industry 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z

By contrast, 2002's "Chicago" — a period musical set in the even more distant past of the 1920s — rode a wave of critical raves to an eventual $170 million box office haul. 'Jersey Boys' proves again that movie musicals are risky business 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z

A proposed ban on betting on movie box office receipts took one step closer to becoming law. Senate committee OKs bill that bans movie futures 2010-04-21T22:31:00Z

The Jungle Book spent its third weekend at the top of the box office, earning an estimated $42.4 million. 'The Jungle Book' Is Still King, Besting 'Keanu' at Box Office 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z

It's extremely rare for a film to lead the box office in its seventh weekend, a feat accomplished by the likes of "Avatar" and, to go further back, "Legends of the Fall." Disney's 'Frozen' freezes out 'Paranormal' spinoff 2014-01-06T14:32:47Z

It measured revenue of $10.3 billion, largely from betting big on books that turned into box office hits hits such as Gone Girl and The Fault in Our Stars. Disney Is Hollywood's Most Profitable Movie Studio 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z

It was created to crush the box office, entertainment media and audience resistance, and mission, you know, already accomplished. Review: ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Gets the Superband Back Together 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z

Press screenings let media outlets prepare articles in advance of box office debuts – offering an important edge in gaining readers and advertising revenues in the competitive field of entertainment reporting. Disney's blackout of LA Times triggers boycott from media outlets 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z

The fact that “Hacksaw Ridge” has surpassed a hundred million dollars at the global box office seems to indicate so. The Thorny Ethics of the Oscars 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z

The Batman film nevertheless grossed $36.4 million in its third weekend to lead the weekend's box office race, with "Total Recall" second. "Total Recall" remake struggles to recall original's success 2012-08-05T21:04:49Z

Ephron made witty, sophisticated romantic comedies for the movies, but that genre has noticeably faded from the big screen in an era when the box office favors animated blockbusters, dystopian parables and comic book heroes. ‘Selfie,’ ‘A to Z’ and Others Refresh the Romantic Comedy 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

Since "The Blair Witch Project" in 1999 and more recently "Paranormal Activity" -- both of which amassed massive Web followings that translated into box office gold -- many in Hollywood appreciate ad forms outside of traditional media. Studios cut film marketing as landscape changes 2010-04-08T23:31:00Z

There are, broadly speaking, two ways a year-over-year box office increase happens. 'Inside Out': Is box office facing a wealth-gap problem? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

Meanwhile, Divergent had an even more impressive $56 million opening weekend, topping the box office. These 8 Actresses Proved Women Can Carry A Summer Blockbuster 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

With “Solo” as the only new release of the weekend, the rest of the North American box office will be bolstered by a number of holdovers. Box Office: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' looks to edge past $100... 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z

"Even if the movie is terrible, women don't care," said Hollywood.com box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian. "Sex and the City 2" loses zing but still lures fans 2010-05-27T20:39:00Z

The five “Twilight” movies raked in more than $3 billion at the box office worldwide, almost nine times the cost of producing them. Sorry, folks, but you may be getting another “Twilight” movie 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z

In a recent phone interview, she explained that the event is designed to introduce Dutch audiences to vital artistic voices rather than line up superstars guaranteed to generate hefty box office receipts. At 75, the Holland Festival Is Back and More Global Than Ever 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z

The good news, said people who follow box office returns and polling, is that word-of-mouth is already helping the picture to reach a wider public. 'King's Speech' may be recut for lower rating 2011-01-26T02:43:16Z

A fifth film in the long-running saga, which is also based on an espionage-themed TV show from the 1960s, is being planned following the $694m box office success of Brad Bird's fourth instalment. Tom Cruise deems Man from UNCLE a mission too far 2013-05-28T13:55:20Z

“Parasite” won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year — which usually means the kiss of death at the American box office — and has already been proclaimed Bong’s masterpiece. "Parasite": A prickly, disturbing class-war thriller — and a signature film of 2019 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z

The top three movies at the North American box office were all holdovers. ‘The Fate of the Furious’ Stays at No. 1 as New Films Prove Forgettable 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z

When it comes to U.S. box office, these YA franchises tend to look like a bell curve — the middle part of the series is the most popular. Can 'Insurgent' spark a male rebellion too? 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z

This means that Sam Mendes, bless his cotton socks, has steered James Bond to his first $200m-plus box office performance in North America after almost 50 years of trying. This Thanksgiving, Twilight won't fade and America Skyfalls for James Bond 2012-11-26T14:04:54Z

Also, a movie’s opening weekend typically accounts for one-third of its total box office. Ripe for a kicking: Hollywood’s love-hate relationship with Rotten Tomatoes 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z

To treat the bigger picture, this weekend is not good news for the summer box office overall, which is now 8.1% behind last year. 'Dunkirk' beats out 'Emoji Movie,' 'Atomic Blonde' to repeat no. 1 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z

"Man of Steel" leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend. 'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut 2013-06-16T16:14:18Z

After a slower Memorial Day weekend at the box office, Warner Bros.' 'San Andreas' expected to top box office 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

“This is traditionally one of those ‘who cares?’ domestic box office weekends,” wrote Deadline Hollywood‘s Nikki Finke, “not really worth my time or effort on analysis.” August Burnout: The Butler Stands While Three New Films Fall 2013-08-25T18:30:45Z

I doubt anybody in this film felt it was a serious film but since it's doing so well at the box office now they're making up stuff about it being serious. Does ‘Three Billboards’ Say Anything About America? Well … 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z

But Trip to Bountiful is getting some support among voters with an eye for the box office: of the four shows nominated, only Trip is still running. A Critic’s Guide to the 2013 Tony Awards 2013-06-08T09:45:58Z

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has held on to the top spot at the North American box office for a third consecutive week. Hobbit holds on at US box office 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z

"Begin Again" has earned generally positive reviews and performed well at the specialty box office, grossing $21 million worldwide to date. James Corden: Potential 'Late Late Show' host has movie bona fides 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z

Jurassic World may have bested Inside Out at the box office this weekend, but the Pixar animated movie set a different record. Why It Matters That Inside Out's Protagonist Is a Girl 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

On Friday, the studio celebrated crossing $1 billion in 2015 domestic box office revenue, becoming the only major Hollywood studio to attain the milestone 15 years in a row. 'Ted 2' Disappoints at Box Office 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z

That sets a course for more male-directed films to dominate the box office, as they are shown in more theaters, the study found. Study of Sundance Filmmakers Finds Men Get Stronger Deals at Festival Than Women Do 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z

After graduating, he moved to Manhattan and got a job at a theatre box office. Isaac Oliver: Reading as Cabaret 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z

Moviegoers may be too stuffed from Thanksgiving box office leftovers to flock to the theaters this weekend. 'Mockingjay -- Part 1' looks to top weekend after Thanksgiving weekend 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

"To have a movie titled Valentine's Day on Valentine's weekend was a no-brainer that absolutely worked," said box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian of Hollywood.com. 2010-02-15T10:33:00Z

Top 10 global box office, 9-11 October 1. Global box office: Pan cold as Sicario brings the heat 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z

He said the Met had informed the F.B.I. of the attack, and that he hoped that the box office would be running as early as Wednesday. A Cyberattack Shuts the Met Opera’s Box Office, but the Show Goes On 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z

The company has little in reserve and lives on the $50,000 a week it usually takes in at the box office. To survive, this Shakespeare troupe is offering online classes and videos. Are branded masks next? 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z

All three pictures cracked $1 billion at the worldwide box office, assuring the continuation of fantasy franchises with needlessly wordy titles. Summer Box Office Wrap: The Help Still Works on Labor Day 2011-09-05T09:55:00Z

The musical’s weekly grosses have dipped at the box office this spring. Taye Diggs Will Be Broadway's Next Hedwig 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z

"Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" was No. 1 at the weekend box office with $73.7 million, besting last weekend's No. 1 film, Disney's animated fable "Frozen." 'Hobbit' box office elite with $73.7M 2013-12-16T02:42:08Z

The movies charged up the North American box office, putting ticket sales on pace for a Memorial Day weekend record. 'Fast & Furious' leads 'Hangover' in big-budget movie battle 2013-05-26T18:58:57Z

“It’s unfortunate about the box office figures, but thank God for Jurassic World,” Fassbender joked. Matt Damon lobbies for Ridley Scott's first directing Oscar at Palm Springs gala 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z

Related: Divergent sequel Allegiant struggles at US box office as fans tire of Hollywood's split ends Allegiant is only the most recent young adult science fiction effort to nosedive at the box office. Not the future after all: the slow demise of young adult dystopian sci-fi films 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z

The film was a box office hit and gained an Oscar nomination for supporting actor Jeff Bridges. Michael Cimino, Oscar-winning director of ‘The Deer Hunter,’ dies at 77 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z

After moviegoing fell six percent in North America last year, studios are scrambling to promote films that can make it big at the box office this summer. 11 Movies Starring Women That Will Rival Summer Blockbusters 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z

I guarantee this movie will bomb at the box office. ‘Into the Woods,’ Disney’s Take on the Sondheim-Lapine Classic 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z

Black Panther’s success at the box office is proof of that. The new heart-throbs: how Hollywood embraced east Asian actors, from Henry Golding to Simu Liu 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z

His new action thriller, “The Equalizer,” topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $35 million in the U.S. and Canada. Denzel Washington, by the numbers 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z

Last week, Pottermore.com published Rowling's screenplay for the feature film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", the weekend's top box office draw, which took in $75 million for film studio Warner Bros. J.K. Rowling's Pottermore plans to conjure up profit for 2017 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z

The publication of the Fringe's programme, and the operation of its box office, are overseen by the Festival Fringe Society, a registered charity. Stewart Lee: the slow death of the Edinburgh Fringe 2012-07-30T19:00:00Z

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” took in just over $1 billion at the box office. “Hobbit” Trilogy Costs $561m So Far 2013-10-04T13:44:42Z

Whether you get barcoded electronic tickets delivered to your device or physical tickets that you pick up at the theater box office depends on the show. What to See on Broadway in October 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z

I see that as a top of $2 million dollars at the box office. A Minute With: Woody Allen on "Rome" and home 2012-06-27T09:20:29Z

At intermission, Ms. Goodmaster remembered, members of the audience were rushing to the box office to snap up remaining tickets for the run. At First Performance of ‘My Fair Lady,’ the Drama Was Offstage 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z

The film led the foreign box office for a second weekend after earning $46.6 million from 58 markets. Will Ferrell cop comedy collars box office crown 2010-08-09T00:21:00Z

"How To Train Your Dragon 2" is flying to the top of the Chinese box office. 'How To Train Your Dragon 2' has record-breaking opening in China 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and the original Star Wars are also in the top 10 highest domestic box offices of all-time, at seventh and eighth, respectively, according to the site. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Passes 'Titanic' at the Box Office 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z

In 2012, “Think Like a Man,” about five ethnically diverse couples, unexpectedly topped the box office for several weekends in a row. 'Think Like a Man Too' deepens the relationships, Vegas-style 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z

Some of today’s favorites had to survive a critical drubbing, or a ho-hum box office. 10 Classic Christmas Movies That Our Critics Didn’t See Coming 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z

The director for both productions was the young Nicholas Hytner, now Sir Nicholas, who, cannily, had contracted to receive a percentage of the box office takings. Arts funding: the National Theatre is the very model of public-private partnership 2013-04-06T23:06:07Z

The moral of this Sunday's sermon: the late Aug. box office depends on the movies, stupid, not on stupid movies. Box Office: Stallone Wins Another Expendable Weekend 2010-08-22T17:05:00Z

Coogler both wrote and directed Creed, reviving the franchise after critics Stallone’s last two Rocky films underperformed at the box office. Sylvester Stallone Did Not Thank His Creed Director and Co-Star at the Golden Globes 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z

Mad Max: Fury Road was one of last year’s biggest genre hits at the global box office, and also came home with six Oscars. Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba … who should be the next James Bond? 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z

The consistent cable programming profits boosted media companies' earnings even when their big-ticket movies bombed at the box office, and their broadcast TV shows nose-dived in the ratings. NBCUniversal CEO Burke says cable channels face challenges 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z

With a reported production budget of $200 million, observers say it will need to reap at least $500 million at box offices worldwide to pay off. 'Battleship' leads attack of game-based movies 2012-04-11T18:46:26Z

The family film, which won last weekend's box office, is expected to pass the $100 million mark in North America by Monday. Box Office: 'Transformers: The Last Knight' Opens to Franchise Low $69.1 Million 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z

Leading the way was China, which jumped 34% and became the first international market to exceed $4 billion in annual box office revenue. China growth drives record year at box office for Hollywood 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z

On the dramatic opposite end of the scale, both in box office outcome and in financial risk, was Mr. Jenkins and “Moonlight,” a meditative film with a microscopic budget and no proven stars. ‘Inferno’ Is Director Ron Howard’s Fourth Domestic Flop 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z

I was ahead of the game before they caught up with my box office. “We need critics”: Allison Anders, director of “Gas, Food, Lodging” talks about a life directing film and TV 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z

“Kimberly Akimbo,” in particular, needed the boost; despite strong reviews, it had been soft at the box office. Tony Awards Give a Box Office Boost to Prize-Winning Shows 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z

Most analysts don't expect a true box office turnaround to happen until "Doctor Strange" debuts next weekend. Box Office: 'Inferno' Fizzles With $15 Million as 'Madea' Pulls Off Victory 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z

This summer’s box office is down a hefty 22 percent from last year, dragged down by a glut of underperforming franchise misfires. Neverending stories: Franchise thirst explains how sequels like “The Purge: Election Year” get made—but not why they’re in theaters 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z

That is a small amount for a film with the A-list star power of Hanks and Roberts, and it could only reach the No. 4 spot on box office charts in its debut. "Transformers" nears $400 million at global box office 2011-07-04T18:04:35Z

Citing box office insiders, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, New York Times and other media outlets reported Sunday that the latest Batman sequel earned $160 million to $162 million. 'Dark Knight Rises' reportedly earns $160 million 2012-07-23T01:01:05Z

Films that capture this audience will do very well at the box office. Oscars 2011: We have the success, but what now for British film? 2011-03-01T08:21:30Z

According to the culture minister, Angélica Mayolo, almost four million people saw the movie in theaters, generating more than $10 million at the box office. ‘Encanto’ May Be Accurate, but Can It Carry a Whole Country? 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z

Women have continued to rule the box office this spring. 11 Movies Starring Women That Will Rival Summer Blockbusters 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z

Audiences who had enjoyed the lightheartedness of "I Spy" were disappointed, and the movie flopped at the box office. Robert Culp, who starred in `I Spy,' dead at 79 2010-03-24T23:28:00Z

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," for instance, has taken in over $1.3 billion at global box offices since its release this summer. Pregnant Bellas, Capt Jacks top Halloween costumes 2011-10-21T21:45:30Z

Winning the top spot at the box office is a valuable marketing edge, allowing a studio to proclaim its release as the No. 1 movie in advertising through the following weekend. "Titans" clashes with "Date Night" at box office 2010-04-12T12:24:00Z

Yet Gaydos cautioned that the situation was complicated by the opaque nature of studio accounting, in which the US box office tally is just the tip of the iceberg. Blockbusters struggle to sustain fan-base amid 'summer of doom' 2013-07-26T18:48:00Z

Disney's movie studio helped boost the results, analysts said, with big box office grosses for "Frozen" and "Thor." Hit movies expected to boost Disney quarterly results 2014-02-04T22:28:13Z

Using a sample of 945 movies that all found success at the U.S. box office between 1950 to 2012, the study’s authors counted how frequently instances of gun violence took place on screen. Study: Gun Violence In Movies Doubled Since 1950 2013-11-11T13:10:34Z

And it looks — all of a sudden, after a strong start in Toronto and in spite of perfectly good box office numbers — like an outlier, a throwback. Film: Huge Film, Small Film: Big Stakes 2010-03-06T09:54:00Z

It launches four months of summer movies featuring some of the industry's biggest stars that Hollywood studios hope will bring in some $4 billion at North American box offices. "Iron Man 2" lacks a big punch for many critics 2010-05-07T00:26:00Z

Last weekend resulted in a rather nasty box office bloodbath that left a pricey reboot and a glossy sequel battered and bruised. Box office blues: can Netflix save the movie star? 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z

A best picture trophy brings in extra box office dollars, plus cachet to help attract A-listers for future projects. Want to win an Oscar? Spend millions on the film campaign trail 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z

With "The Finest Hours," Gillespie will be looking to rebound from the disappointing box office performance of his most recent film, the Jon Hamm-starring baseball story "Million Dollar Arm." Chris Pine Coast Guard thriller 'The Finest Hours' shoving off 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z

Starting in the 1960s, the blond, blue-eyed film star’s hero roles made Mr. Vidov a top box office draw in the Soviet Union. Oleg Vidov, popular Soviet actor who defected during Cold War, dies at 73 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z

The highly anticipated movie adaptation of the first novel hit $500 million at the box office, cementing the series as a true pop culture phenomenon. 8 Things That Wouldn't Exist Without 'Twilight' 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z

The show struggled at the box office throughout its run, and it did not recover the $15 million for which it was capitalized. ‘Paradise Square’ Faces New Complaints Over Payments 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z

And now for one final time, today's headlines include the weekend box office preview and the latest on the never-ending Dodger TV story. 'Guardians' to rule the galaxy. Time Warner Cable has Dodger blues. 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z

Since its inception in the late 1990s, Fox 2000 has had a sometimes stellar, sometimes middling, sometimes awful track record at the box office, producing movies such as “Marley and Me” and “Catch That Kid.” Do ‘middle-class’ movies have a future in corporate Hollywood? 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z

Released by Focus Features, Universal's specialty-films label, "Bad Words" garnered positive if not rave reviews but failed to connect with a broad audience, collecting less than $8 million at the box office. Jason Bateman to star in and direct FBI wedding comedy for Universal 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z

Last year, the second installment, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” topped the year’s box office. ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

"The deal comes at a time when Sony needs not only hits at the box office but major franchises," wrote Marc Graser in Variety magazine. Spider-Man swings into Marvel films 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z

The average “Hamilton” ticket last week sold for $375, and the best seats at the box office were priced at $849. ‘Hamilton’ Leads a Record-Breaking Holiday Week on Broadway 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

His remake of "The Karate Kid," which starred his son, Jaden, was a box office success. Will Smith reportedly remaking musical "Annie" for daughter Willow 2011-01-20T21:30:00Z

The previous two "Hunger Games" films grossed more than $400 million in worldwide box office receipts on their theatrical releases. Hunger Games goes on without actor Seymour Hoffman, director says 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z

Whether all these lessons result in a box office success remains to be seen. 5 Lessons the ‘Downton Abbey’ TV Team Learned About Filmmaking 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z

That film met a rather grisly fate at the box office, grossing just under $43 million domestically on a $40 million production budget. Liam Neeson takes 'Ted 2' role 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

The hip-hop generation now has deep enough pockets in its saggy jeans to exert an influence at the box office. It's a rap: hip-hop and Hollywood 2012-07-19T19:00:00Z

The blockbuster results have helped Universal claim its biggest year at the worldwide box office. 'Ted 2,' 'Inside Out,' 'Jurassic World' to fight for No. 1 at the box office 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z

It features not only a theater but also three new rehearsal studios; new offices; and spaces for a cafe, box office, lobby and art gallery. Dance Review: Getting the Grand Tour, and a Performance, Too 2010-10-03T22:19:00Z

Money doesn't seem to be the principal reason: they've only done tepid box office in the past. Urbane landscape: are city anthology films just a way of boosting tourism? 2012-07-03T16:14:47Z

Today's roundup includes the weekend box office recap, Fox's day at press tour and two appreciations of James Garner. 'Apes' still on top. 'Sex Tape' fails to arouse. James Garner R.I.P. 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z

There is conflicting data on whether Rotten Tomatoes or criticism in general can affect a movie's performance at the box office or favorability with the general public. Do audiences even trust movie critics anymore? The downfall of Rotten Tomatoes and media criticism 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z

Tickets are available at Carnegie Hall's box office and online. ArtsBeat: Concert at Carnegie Hall Will Honor the Songs of Prince 2013-01-03T16:39:50Z

The film currently stands at No 5 on the all-time box office chart. Tim Burton to develop film version of Monsterpocalypse 2010-07-20T13:19:00Z

However, while “War for the Planet of the Apes” was critically acclaimed, the movie did not produce as strongly in the box office. These are the top-10 grossing movies of summer 2017 at the U.S. box office 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z

The total box office for the original and its two sequels was $936.6 million, the statement said. 'Back to the Future' time travels to London stage 2014-01-31T13:19:44Z

That production extended to 144 performances, breaking daily and weekly box office sales, the Geffen said, and grossing more than $1 million before moving to the Signature Theatre in New York City. Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz and Mark Mothersbaugh join forces for a new show at the Geffen 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z

During a run at the Southbank Center in London last summer, one man went to the box office during the tea break to angrily announce that the room had been taken over by a cult. They Talk About Porn in This Show. Audience Participation Is Encouraged. 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z

The film has taken in just $16 million at the North American box office since opening in October. From 'Moonlight' to 'Fences,' movie awards season bursts with color 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z

You must return your completed order book to the box office within six days. Tussle in Toronto: get your hands on the hottest festival tickets in town 2010-09-17T11:18:00Z

The latest film in the iconic saga is expected to break box office records after its Dec. 18 debut. Here's Your Last Chance to Buy 'Star Wars' Premiere Tickets 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

At the domestic box office, it’s likely to be creamed next weekend by Disney’s Wizard of Oz prequel, Oz the Great and Powerful. Slay What? Pricey Jack the Giant Slayer Earns Few Beans 2013-03-03T23:56:20Z

"It's getting us back on track after many weekends of down trending box office," said Paul Dergarabedian, box office analyst for Hollywood.com. 'G.I. Joe' commands No. 1 at box office with $41M 2013-03-31T21:46:04Z

It also became the latest of many films about the “war on terror” to fizzle at the box office, making less than $1m in the US. And the winner isn't: the Oscar-aiming films that stumbled this year 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z

Correction: New Fantasyland, where old-guard princesses like Snow White and Cinderella are suddenly neighbors with the next generation of Disney box office royalty: Ariel of “The Little Mermaid” and Belle of “Beauty and the Beast.” Inside Disney’s New Fantasyland 2012-12-21T16:55:27Z

"Taken 3" is expected push the third "Hobbit" installment from its top spot at the box office. 'Taken 3' expected to push 'Hobbit' from top spot 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z

"Rise of the Guardians" led the international box office with $26 million, followed by 20th Century Fox's "Life of Pi" at $23.8 million. 'Skyfall,' 'Guardians' duel for box-office win 2012-12-09T21:09:08Z

They went up against muscle-bound action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger and “Jurassic Park” for box office revenue, but Ephron and her movies had something that viewers were longing for. The new book 'I'll Have What She's Having' looks at what made Nora Ephron's three best films great 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z

A disappointment at the box office, the film nevertheless won praise from fans of the 2000AD comic strip, who admired its gritty edge and fittingly nihilistic tone. Mark Kermode's DVD round-up 2013-01-13T00:05:29Z

The studios will update the box office results over the weekend. 'Lone Ranger' ambushed at box office, Disney may face loss 2013-07-04T21:39:15Z

Although it received mixed reviews and flopped in the box office at the time, it gained a cult following over the three decades since its theatrical release. 'No one is remaking Labyrinth' – screenwriter denies reports of reboot 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z

"Hop," the hybrid live-action-animation comedy about the Easter bunny's teenage son, was the box office winner this weekend, grossing a strong $38.1 million in ticket sales, according to an estimate from distributor Universal Pictures. Box Office: 'Hop' bounds into first place 2011-04-03T18:15:00Z

"We are going to have a record-breaking year both domestically and globally at the box office," Fithian to a crowd of theater owners at the fifth-annual CinemaCon trade show in Las Vegas. CinemaCon 2015: Fithian predicts record year for theater industry 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z

With all the remakes and lame plot lines it looks like I've missed nothing at the box office in the last 13 years. ‘The Shape of Water’ Wins Best Picture as Oscars Project Diversity 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z

Because the shabby treatment of female moviemakers isn’t about quality or box office or seriousness or relevance: it’s simply about women. Will the Oscars Get as Nostalgic as Hollywood Did in 2019? 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z

With the next instalment of the Star Wars saga, Episode VIII, due next December, Disney is expecting another strong year at the global box office. Walt Disney sets $7bn box office record in 2016 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z

Even though the movie was No. 1 at the box office, that total marked a big decline for the series. ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ is No. 1 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z

It may have been a substantial hit at the box office but Mamma Mia didn't wow critics, and Seyfried is yet to find a vehicle that has allowed her to do both. Amanda Seyfried: 'I would lay naked on the street for Les Misérables' 2013-01-11T13:30:00Z

The competition for the top spot at this weekend’s box office was a showdown between a live-action comedy and a star-studded animated musical, both in their opening weekends. ‘Night School’ and Its Real-Life Comedians Beat the Animated ‘Smallfoot’ 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z

The Robert Zemeckis movie was certainly popular when it came out, topping the box office for almost three months and drawing good reviews. Back to “Back to the Future”: The ride is gone, but the film’s cross-generational appeal holds 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z

With "Twilight" riding herd, vampire movies have accounted for an average of 3% of total box office the past three years. Entertainment biz fangful for vampires 2010-08-25T10:34:00Z

Advertise an event that lasts the best part of a day and you will find the box office quickly besieged. Michael Billington on marathon-length theatre 2012-07-01T20:30:01Z

“The Equalizer 2” surprisingly won the weekend at the box office. Top box office for the weekend 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z

Teen romance The Fault in Our Stars trounced Tom Cruise's latest action movie when it opened at the US box office; now it's time for the UK's cinemas to be flooded with tears. Fault in Our Stars is a 'real story' 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z

When Mitzi opened the door to Douglas and Olivier, her father was writing the screenplay for Spartacus, which would go on to become one of the biggest box office hits of all time. Hollywood blacklisted my father Dalton Trumbo: now I’m proud they’ve put him on screen 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z

Paramount acquired rights to the book in 2005, and the project languished in development until Green became a publishing phenom and "Fault" grossed more than $300 million at the worldwide box office. Rebecca Thomas to direct adaptation of John Green's 'Looking for Alaska' 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

Universal’s “Good Boys,” which debuted last weekend at the top of the box office, grossed about $11.8 million domestically in its second weekend. ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Bumps ‘Good Boys’ From Its Box-Office Lead 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z

This was not a great week at the box office. 2004: ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ and a Country at War With Itself 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z

The box office was down last weekend, too. "Shrek" laughs its way past two new comedies 2010-06-07T04:45:00Z

“Ocean’s 8” easily nabbed the box office crown. Box Office: 'Ocean's 8' gets away with $41.5 million opening 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z

Birbiglia’s new role is just another bullet point on his increasingly impressive resume: he was recently in the box office triumph The Fault in Our Stars and an episode of the HBO series Girls. Mike Birbiglia Joins Cast in Orange Is the New Black 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z

But Hollywood's radio silence on box office this weekend leaves a curious void. AP Essay: Will anyone really miss the box office? 2012-07-22T11:31:05Z

It’s understandable considering both films swept the box office — but Oliver never worked again. Six movies that will make you never want kids 2012-09-08T16:00:00Z

But AMC, the second-largest U.S. chain, said in a statement that new technology costs more and "some of those costs will eventually appear at the box office." Movie ticket sales strong despite price hike 2010-04-06T18:55:00Z

What comes next for Mr. Wain will depend on the critical and box office responses to “Wanderlust,” but he is already preparing a “Childrens Hospital” spinoff, “Newsreaders,” about a fictional “60 Minutes”-style show. David Wain Tests Mainstream Credentials With ?Wanderlust? 2012-02-18T02:53:02Z

When would-be stars in medium-budget comedies take a back seat to a no-name film about demonic possession in an old dark house, you know there's something spooky going on at the box office. Box Office: Hop Bounds Over Arthur in the Battle of the Brands 2011-04-10T06:00:00Z

The musical started strongly at the box office, with grosses routinely hitting $1 million in the first four months of the run. ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ to Close on Broadway 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z

“This Thanksgiving weekend at the box office should be very encouraging to the industry, for whom these audiences have been the toughest to bring back to movie theaters.” ‘Encanto,’ ‘House of Gucci’ fuel Thanksgiving box office 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z

Furious 7, which stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, is the first film since 2012 and one of only 29 films ever to keep the No. 1 box office spot for four weeks, Variety reports. 'Furious 7' Drives Into Top Spot Again at Weekend Box Office 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z

But the box office for the year remains up around 4%. Moana tames Fantastic Beasts while Arrival comes in third at US box office 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z

The film, which stars Tom Cruise, has so far made $500m at the box office. Danny Boyle's exit from James Bond throws franchise into chaos 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z

Universal Pictures expects Unbroken to gross approximately $17 million to $19 million at the box office by the end of the Christmas weekend. 'Unbroken' Hits the Ground Running Ahead of Weekend Box Office 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z

Christopher McQuarrie’s film also shot past the $500m mark at the global box office this weekend, and is still due to open in China this week. War Room fights its way to top of US box office 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z

In addition, Crosby was the top box office star from 1943 to '48, and his films sold more than 1 billion movie tickets. Bing Crosby, a guy who could do it all 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z

Disney’s live-action “Cinderella” lapped the field in Friday's domestic box office returns estimated by Box Office Mojo, raking in $23 million. 'Cinderella' was the belle of Friday's box office ball 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z

With $1.8 billion in global ticket sales and counting, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is an unqualified box office smash. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Receives a Cool Reception in China 1456-08-27T05:00:00Z

While China's booming box office growth stalled this year in single digits, the country remains vital for Hollywood studios, box office analysts said. Hollywood's superheroes, family fare boosted by China in 2016 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z

No question, it was a lousy weekend for the domestic box office. Box Office: Stallone Wins Another Expendable Weekend 2010-08-22T17:05:00Z

Produced on a $15 million budget and grossing more than $300 million in ticket sales, that adaptation thrust Green from best-selling author and Internet personality to king of the YA box office. John Green Is This Close to Having All His Books Made Into Movies 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z

Even though the Blair Witch sequel/reboot failed to relaunch that franchise, 2015’s The Witch was very much in the tradition of the classic occult horror films while also succeeding at the specialty box office. Black magic surgeon: Doctor Strange brings the occult back to the big screen 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z

The Extra-Terrestrial — finished first at the North American box office with a $37 million opening weekend, according to early studio estimates. Box Office: Super 8 Is E.T. (Extra-Terrific) 2011-06-12T21:30:00Z

This year is expected to bring in bigger box office receipts than 2014, with new instalments in the James Bond, Star Wars and Avengers series tipped to pull in the crowds. Lego movie was top UK film of 2014 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z

“The box office prospers and expands when there are diverse options,” said Phil Contrino, director of media and research for the National Association of Theater Owners. Venom and Lady Gaga Push Movie-Ticket Sales to an October Record 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z

Overall box office receipts are down 50% from the same weekend last year, an inevitable dip given last year saw “Captain Marvel” arrive with a huge $153 million. 'Onward' Leads Box Office With Ho-Hum $40 Million 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z

And, propelled by the country's undying obsession with outsiders, it's gone like the clappers at the Japanese box office, having become the top-grossing release of the year so far. Thermae Romae: is Japanese film feeling the heat? 2012-05-29T13:56:02Z

Though "Jesse James" made a scant $4 million at the box office, Pitt has stuck with the director. Nearing 50, a heightened perspective for Pitt 2012-11-28T19:47:08Z

Mr. Willis said that in spite of low weekly box office grosses for “Next Fall,” he hoped to continue running the show through the summer, but that it would depend on ticket sales. Time Is Short to See Some Tony Winners 2010-06-14T22:05:00Z

And “Beautiful” was up slightly, enough to set a box office record of $1,036,646 at the Stephen Sondheim Theater. ArtsBeat: Box Office Bump for Top Tony Nominees 2014-05-05T20:25:46Z

The show opened to warm reviews in January but hasn’t found its box office groove. These numbers suggest a closing date is not too far away. Broadway Box Office Rallies In Advance Of Awards Season 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z

"Taken 2" topped box office rankings the past two weekends. Fourth "Paranormal Activity" scares off box office rivals 2012-10-21T16:27:01Z

The box office haul suggests the film might be a bigger success than its predecessor, which made £2.58 on its first day in 2011. Inbetweeners set box office record 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

For tickets to SAM events, call the box office at 206-654-3121 or see www.seattleartmuseum.org. Katharine Hepburn on tap in this week's film revivals 2012-03-29T20:30:08Z

Emmerich supposedly agreed to one additional origin story during that meeting and, after "Joker" continued its box office dominance, to a sequel for the hit film. Director Todd Phillips addresses all of those conflicting "Joker" reports 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z

As followers of Broadway news and obsessive watchers of the box office are well aware, there’s a new crew member aboard “The Last Ship.” In ‘Last Ship,’ Sting Tries to Not Steal the Spotlight 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z

Venue box offices open one hour before the day’s first screening. How to navigate SIFF 2014 2014-05-07T22:19:06Z

The remaining shows through Sunday at BAM Fisher have sold out online, but the box office will be releasing a block of tickets each day. 5 Things to Do This Weekend 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z

This semi-autobiographical family drama was hobbled by headlines about its meager box office take, but it’s hardly the only prestige drama to struggle in theaters this year. Will These Be the 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees? 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z

Yet an opera house like WNO often struggles at the box office when it dares to put new works in its mainstage season. Opera as lively art — or not-so-lively 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z

The film’s release, and its domination of the Valentine’s Day box office, revived these questions and raised some new ones, including about the differences between what happens on the page and on the screen. Unexpected Lessons From ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z

Next to his debut feature The Sugarland Express, it’s his lowest-grossing film, though to judge it by its box office is to miss what he was going for. Steven Spielberg’s 3 Biggest Failures, According to Steven Spielberg 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z

Produced at a cost of $32.5 million by Universal Pictures, the film took in $288.4 million at the box office and elevated Ms. Wiig to a celebrity status beyond her “Saturday Night Live” fame. ‘Bridesmaids’ Writers Team Up for New Comedy 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z

Still, year-to-date box office revenue is down 4 percent from 2010 while attendance has shrunk 5 percent after weak winter and spring ticket sales. Box office heading toward record despite economy 2011-08-17T18:03:09Z

When that U.F.O. drama was originally released in December 1977, Spielberg was under tremendous pressure; the very survival of Columbia Pictures was dependent on the film’s strong showing at the Christmas box office. The Director’s Cut: A Label Often Redefined, Now by Lars von Trier 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z

That was the tentative final score in a thrilling Super Bowl weekend game, as the superhero kids of Chronicle edged the haunted-house drama for the top spot at the North American box office. A Super Bowl Squeaker: Chronicle Edges The Woman in Black 2012-02-05T19:46:29Z

"Dracula Untold," the new movie that chronicles the origins of the legendary vampire, drew first blood at the box office Thursday night.  Box office: 'Dracula Untold' unearths $1.3 million Thursday night 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

Dergarabedian expects the upcoming movie, the first Star Wars episode in a decade, to break box office records during its first weekend in theaters. Just How Much Will the New 'Star Wars' Movie Make? 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z

Sitting atop the Friday box office for a second week, as expected, is “Fifty Shades of Grey,” which outperformed three new releases. Friday box office: 'Fifty Shades' bests 'Kingsman' for second week 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z

Walt Disney Co's "Pirates of the Caribbean; On Stranger Tides" goes into its second week after a $90.1 North American box office haul last weekend. 'Hangover' sequel takes $31 million on first day 2011-05-27T18:22:34Z

July 14 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 12, led by "Despicable Me 2," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. The top films at the North American box office 2013-07-14T18:04:17Z

Nominations, which were announced in January, typically provide a bigger boost at the box office than Oscar wins themselves. 'Birdman's' best picture win at Oscars may give film a box-office boost 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z

“The ability to reverse a downtrending box office year with a single knockout punch and literally change the box office fortunes of Hollywood almost overnight.” Box Office: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Closes in on All-Time Domestic... 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z

This is the film’s fourth weekend atop the weekend box office, bringing the space adventure/comedy’s total global ticket sales to over $586 million world-wide, The Wrap reports. Guardians of the Galaxy Still Dominating Weak Summer Box Office 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z

But Mr. Simon’s comic style was soon appropriated and mechanized by television, and the perception settled in that it was easier and cheaper to turn on the tube than shell out at the box office. Theater Review | 'Next Fall': At Helen Hayes, Taking on Religion From a Hospital Bed 2010-03-12T03:05:00Z

Will the bat squash the spider at the box office? Summer movie preview: Batman and Spider-Man square off 2012-04-27T20:16:55Z

For the third year running, Focus Features topped the specialty box office. Not Even ‘Star Wars’ Can Save This Year’s Box Office 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z

The other films on the top 10 indie list, which appears at the end of this report, are on the box office downalator. Box Office Report: 'Tangled' Wins, 'Black Swan' Breaks Big 2010-12-29T09:50:00Z

It dominated the international box office over the weekend with sales of $78 million in 60 markets, according to Warner Brothers. ArtsBeat: Another Big Weekend for 'The Hunger Games' 2012-04-01T20:55:55Z

It did badly at the box office and Lopez never went near anything like this again. The best and the worst Jennifer Lopez films – ranked 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z

"Breaking Dawn - Part 2," which led the box office for the past three weekends, tallied $9.2 million. Bond movie "Skyfall" beats "Lincoln" at box office 2012-12-09T17:54:23Z

The Thanksgiving holiday had moviegoers hungry for box office leftovers. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' soars again over 5-day weekend 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z

The film, the fourth based on the Transformers franchise, is expected to become one of the highest-grossing movies of 2014, with the three prior films generating $2.7 billion in ticket sales at global box offices. Transformers raid Hong Kong in 'Age of Extinction' 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z

Columbia hopes "Social Network" may even compete for this year's Oscars, and a solid start at box offices will go a long way toward boosting its prospects for awards. "The Social Network" finds friends at box offices 2010-10-04T02:11:00Z

Audiences and many critics loved the film, which brought in $116 million at the box office and won Academy Awards for cinematography, film editing and music. John Guillermin, ‘Towering Inferno’ Director, Dies at 89 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z

The fact that it brought in a little more at the international box office meant nothing. Blockbusters rake in summer cash as ruthless targeting bears fruit 2013-07-01T12:49:11Z

Meanwhile, summer tentpoles "Jurassic World" and "Inside Out" are expected to holdover in the top five and may end up leading the box office again. 'Terminator Genisys,' 'Magic Mike XXL' enter crowded marketplace over Fourth of July weekend 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z

The future Despite the disappointing weekend, the year so far has been robust for box office overall, and cinema owners will be hoping that 9-11 April will prove a blip on a rising curve. Sunny skies are a downer for UK box office 2010-04-13T10:14:00Z

"The box office has not increased, it's been flat which represents a shrinking playing field for opera - it's not a secret in the US that the frequency of opera going is going down. " Met Opera shares bankruptcy fears 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z

That latest effort by Will Smith sputtered with about $7 million in ticket sales, a career low for Mr. Smith, according to comScore, which compiles box office data. No Surprise: ‘Rogue One’ Triumphs at Box Office 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z

If all goes well, a solid box office and critical hit might help Kitsch overcome his two earlier bombs. "Savages" star Kitsch hopes third film's a charm 2012-07-03T21:25:18Z

Yet Jaden was no slouch at the box office three summers ago, when he starred as The Karate Kid. A Magical Opening for Now You See Me. And Will Smith? Now You Don’t 2013-06-02T21:25:27Z

The overall box office took in about $130 million, down 50 percent from the same weekend last year when Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” opened with $174.5 million. 'Black Panther' surpasses 'Tomb Raider' for fifth box office crown 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z

Although it was the European colonisers who were treated most harshly in the film - notably, in a memorably creepy sequence, white South Africans – the bad publicity hit the box office, and the film sank. Gualtiero Jacopetti obituary 2011-08-18T21:06:08Z

Over the weekend American Sniper took in $4.5 million at the box office. 'American Sniper' box office: Why it probably will never happen again 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z

Analysts expect it to rake in some $150 million at the North American box office on its opening weekend, and the filmmakers hope it will encourage studios to invest in more mainstream, racially diverse films. Bold, black and beautiful, 'Black Panther' hopes for cultural shift 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z

Year to date, the mainland China box office has pulled in $838.2 million in ticket sales. Jackie Chan's 'Dragon Blade' rules Chinese box office during holiday 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z

Hollywood's overall business rose, helping to shore up this summer's sliding box office. 'Twilight' falls sharply but makes it to $161M 2010-07-04T17:12:00Z

Audiences are still eating up "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part I," in a typically slow post-Thanksgiving weekend at the box office. 'Mockingjay' wins Thanksgiving leftovers race at the Friday box office 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z

The movie earned a rare F score from audiences and less than $45 million at the global box office. Razzie 'worst film' nods is an Oscar-studded affair 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z

The biggest box office of the best-picture nominees belongs to “Promising Young Woman” — a pandemic blockbuster with $6.3 million in U.S. ticket sales. Is this an “Asterisk Oscars” or a sign of things to come? 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z

Sherlock and Alvin would score big and give a happy holiday to Hollywood after a year when the box office has behaved very badly. Sherlock Holmes and The Chipmunks: When Sequels Are Weak-quels 2011-12-18T20:48:44Z

We are so fortunate to inherit this great group of films that are also popular at the box office ... "Lincoln," "Argo" in tight race as Oscars roll out red carpet 2013-02-24T15:05:25Z

American Sniper jumped from 21st place at last weekend's US box office, after a limited release in just a few screens. American Sniper blasts US box office 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z

Harvey Weinstein has frequently occupied the basement of this column and perhaps that is because he tends to have the last word – and laugh – on many matters box office. The Hobbit storms US box office and Guardians rise to the challenge 2012-12-17T17:01:26Z

The first two "Mission: Impossible" movies made a combined $1 billion at global box offices. 2010-02-10T01:13:00Z

Day was a staple of the box office well into the mid-nineteen-sixties. The Matchless Presence of Doris Day 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z

The unions that represent scenic artists and box office staff also have contracts up for negotiation. The Fate of the Met Opera’s Fall Season Lies in Its Orchestra Pit 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z

The complaint says the Osmonds are each paid a base salary of $1.6 million and 40 percent of the gross box office from the show. Las Vegas producer sues Donny and Marie Osmond 2010-10-07T23:13:00Z

The film was met with mixed reviews and so-so box office, but Amazon still spent heavily on his supporting-actor campaign, to no avail. Oscar Snubs and Surprises: Bradley Cooper, Netflix and ‘Black Panther’ 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z

The Artist, The Descendants and possibly War Horse may get sharp spurs at the box office from major Oscar attention. MLK Run: Contraband Filches the Holiday Weekend from Beauty and the Beast 2012-01-16T23:04:53Z

"Summer becomes a box office traffic jam. It gets congested. Movies get a very small window in which to work. The bigger they are the harder they fall." Hollywood's summer of monster movies makes audience yawn 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

"The Social Network," the film chronicling the contentious origins of Facebook, was No. 1 at the box office last week. Facebook co-founder gives $100K to pro-pot measure 2010-10-08T21:20:00Z

Last week's top film at the box office, the comic book adaptation "Thor," from Paramount, slid to third place in its third week of release. Rebooted 'Pirates' sets overseas box office record 2011-05-22T20:31:09Z

Audiences spent more than £1 billion at the UK and Ireland box office in 2010, where Toy Story 3 was the highest grossing title. UK film production 'up in 2010' 2011-01-21T11:27:50Z

It hasn’t been all Yuletide joy at the box office. Box Office: 'Grinch' sees green with $66 million, 'Overlord' beats... 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z

The Met’s box office started selling single tickets on Sunday, leaving fans with a choice: Buy now, or hold off in case the season is interrupted. Met’s Labor Woes Divide Opera Fans as Well as Participants 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z

While all-time box office behemoth "Avatar" showed that audiences will flock to original concepts, the Hollywood studios increasingly prefer to greenlight big-budget movies based on videogames, novels, comic books and earlier films. "Inception" leads box office, "Apprentice" flops 2010-07-19T15:35:00Z

In the week of the hurricane, even Wicked – one of the biggest grosser on Broadway – saw box office dip by $490,000. Broadway blames Hurricane Sandy for poor audience figures 2013-05-29T11:49:14Z

Young adult drama "The Maze Runner" dropped to second place after winning the box office race last weekend. Denzel Washington's 'Equalizer' tops box office 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z

BTW, Lucas laid out 9 episodes when he conceived of this, so it's not like someone just decided to pump out more movies based on a sequel formula based on box office receipts. The All-Stars of ‘Star Wars’ 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z

The five "Twilight" films, which followed the romance between a vampire, human and werewolf, grossed more than $3.3 billion at the global box office and put studio Summit into Hollywood's big leagues. Kate Winslet joins upcoming young adult film "Divergent" 2013-03-22T00:49:27Z

Last year, its films accounted for about 17% of the domestic box office, according to an analysis by the research firm MoffettNathanson. Time Warner is girding to fight Murdoch's takeover offer 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z

It could also be Cruise’s way of proving, to himself and his audience, that he can still scale any heights, in an Arab emirate or at the worldwide box office. Mission: Impossible 4: Cruise Control 2011-12-16T21:29:31Z

"The Croods" stormed from their cave to open at No. 1 at the box office. `Croods' grab top spot at box office with $43.6M 2013-03-25T21:57:08Z

A glance at the year-end box office top five shows just one PG movie last year. 'Minions': Should Hollywood make more PG movies? 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z

On the film side, Vice may lead with most nominations but it’s losing steam with underwhelming box office and, more importantly, a lack of interest from critics. Golden Globes 2019: the red carpet, the winners, the speeches – live! 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z

The first two films in the comedy franchise grossed a combined $523.2 million at the worldwide box office. "American Pie" reunion coming together at Universal 2011-03-16T21:36:53Z

Since then, movies that flop with the critics or at the box office have been called turkeys. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z

It was a disaster at the box office. ‘King of Jazz’ now playing — once again — in living Technicolor 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

While the box office for the show is looking solid, the behind-the-scenes drama will continue into 2012, and beyond. Theater: Patrick Healy Looks Back at Theater in 2011 2011-12-24T01:29:26Z

On the other hand, "Amazing Grace," the new musical about the man who wrote the lyrics to the popular hymn, has been struggling at the Broadway box office since opening last month to mediocre reviews. 'Hamilton' musical making a mint on Broadway 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z

Second place at the North American box office went to “The Secret Life of Pets.” ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Wins the Domestic Box Office 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

Stage adaptation The Riot Club landed in fifth place, with box office receipts just shy of £500,000. Neeson thriller beaten by Boxtrolls 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z

Although there are hopes "The Lone Ranger" team can repeat past box office success, there was nothing cheap about its costs, which a person familiar with the production said was budgeted at $225 million. Johnny Depp puts Tonto at center stage in new 'Lone Ranger' film 2013-07-01T23:07:04Z

His latest movie, "Furious 7," is poised to collect $115 million at the domestic box office this weekend. Vin Diesel: 'Furious 7' and the unlikely road to stardom 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

“Let’s be honest, if he does another ‘Mission Impossible,’ no one will care one lick about the divorce,” said Paul Dergarabedian, a longtime box office analyst. Tom Cruise Specializes in Career Repair 2012-07-02T21:24:33Z

“Transformers: Age of Extinction,” however, remains the king of the Chinese box office this year, with more than $300 million in ticket sales. Youth drama sinks John Woo's 'The Crossing' at Chinese box office 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens," became the third highest grossing movie of all time, taking some $2 billion at the global box office, after its release in December 2015. New 'Star Wars' film titled 'The Last Jedi,' Disney says 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z

Domestic films in 2016 accounted for 58 percent of total box office. China box office posts turnaround in 2017 with 13 percent growth 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z

Limitless - which also stars Robert De Niro and Australian actress Abbie Cornish - was the top film at the US and Canada box office last weekend. Newcomers dominate at UK cinemas 2011-03-29T14:41:27Z

Before professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson became a major box office attraction, he popped up on Fox's popular sitcom "That '70s Show" in 1999 playing his father, Rocky Johnson, a fan favorite wrestler in the 1970s. 11 actors who played their own relatives 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z

Revenue from last week contributed $121 million to the accumulated box office of $2.46 billion in mainland China so far this year. 'Transformers' hauls in more at box office in China than in U.S. 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z

Marvel’s Doctor Strange led the North American box office for the second week with $43m, according to studio estimates. Box office superhero Doctor Strange unencumbered by batch of new releases 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z

Of course, there is one large piece of evidence to the contrary – several, if you separate out the year’s box office triumphs for Disney, proprietor of brands including Marvel and Pixar. Over the hills: Quentin Tarantino and the end of Hollywood as we know it 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z

Lincoln is an ambitious, cerebral work, but it has supporters and this could be the start of a significant box office charge en route to awards-season success. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2: is a monster spawned? 2012-11-19T18:03:32Z

"What happened did hurt the box office," said Jeff Bock, an analyst with Exhibitor Relations. Box Office: "Split' Tops 'Dog's Purpose' With $26 Million 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z

This is nothing more than a cynical ploy to cash in on the original movie's phenomenal box office performance. 'Tis the season of good horror as The Last Exorcism tops US box office 2010-08-30T12:14:00Z

Experts are divided over whether the controversy is likely to damage, or more likely aide the western’s prospects at the North American box office. New York Post claims Quentin Tarantino lied about jail time 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

It’s been shattering box office records in China ever since. The Trump effect on China's box office 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z

T caught up with the actors on set to talk about the films that forever changed them, the characters they’ve admired and crushed on, and what’s missing from the box office today. | Drew Barrymore and Robert Osborne on Classic Movies 2014-03-08T00:30:51Z

Costs on both sides of the Atlantic have gone up, whereas the box office hasn’t. ‘The World Has Changed’: Cameron Mackintosh on Closing ‘Phantom’ 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z

Half of those cuts would be restored once the Met’s box office returns to pre-pandemic levels. Metropolitan Opera to Lock Out Stagehands as Contract Talks Stall 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z

The box office struggles of the screen-to-stage adaptations of “Rocky” and “Bullets Over Broadway,” two musicals now on Broadway, are only the latest examples. ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Makes Stage Debut in London 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z

When Sting began performances in early December, the show’s box office grosses nearly doubled, and the show continued to sell well — though not phenomenally so, with empty seats at many performances. ‘Last Ship’ to Close on Broadway 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z

Thursday ticket holders will be refunded at their point of purchase, or by calling the Seattle Theatre Group's box office at 206-812-3284. Katt Williams a no-show at Seattle's Paramount Theatre 2012-11-30T18:24:23Z

To guard against the heartbreak of counterfeit tickets, the safest bet is to buy through the show’s website or at the box office. Broadway Is Back! A Guide to Shows, Tickets and Covid Protocols. 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z

Politely but dispassionately reviewed, An Inconvenient Sequel wound up with a more tenth of its predecessor’s box office and failed to make the Academy’s final documentary roster. The march continues: why documentary sequels are on the rise 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z

Despite good reviews and some fine performances, Primary Colors didn't set the box office alight – perhaps because the history to which it was trying to allude was overtaken by events. Primary Colors: fiction takes second place to fact 2013-05-29T13:20:34Z

Elsewhere on the north American box office it was a quiet weekend, with studios wisely keeping their new offerings as far away from Jurassic World’s frenzied giant reptiles as possible. Jurassic World record: dinosaur reboot scores monstrous $511.8m on debut 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z

She became the quintessential All-American girl and a major box office draw with films such as "Calamity Jane" and "Pillow Talk," opposite Rock Hudson. Doris Day still sings at 87, offers fans "My Heart" 2011-11-27T18:42:00Z

It's space travel vs. robots at this weekend’s box office, and so far, the astronauts are winning. Box office: 'Interstellar' launches ticket sales to the cosmos Friday 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z

With only a handful of moviegoing weeks left in the year, the strong weekend boosts the year's chances of exceeding 2012's record box office. In 2nd week, 'Frozen' tops box office with $31.6M 2013-12-09T13:59:16Z

Check out the box office estimates for the June 24-26 weekend: 'Finding Dory' on Track to Be Disney's Highest-Grossing Film of 2016 2016-06-26T04:00:00Z

“Midway,” a World War II action movie distributed by Lionsgate that was a surprise winner last weekend, brought in an estimated $8.8 million this weekend according to Comscore, which compiles box office data. ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Finishes First at the Box Office 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z

The overall box office dropped 13% from the same time last year, and even the one “hit” was nothing to carol about. A Hobbit Holiday: Bilbo Beats Babs and Tom 2012-12-24T01:57:00Z

She had another popular romantic comedy, "The Proposal," which made $314 million at the worldwide box office, and "The Blind Side," which has earned a surprise $237 million U.S. box office hit. 2010-02-02T20:32:00Z

His last film, 2008’s “Defiance,” about Jewish resistance fighters in the Belorussian forest during World War II, did not do particularly well at the box office. Film: It?s the Relationships, Stupid 2010-11-20T19:13:00Z

Looking ahead, "The Hobbit" is expected to rule the box office for the third weekend in a row with a possible $25 million take. Box office: 'Hobbit' finale tops 'Into the Woods' on New Year's Day 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z

In their continued quest for world and box office domination, the gibberish-spouting, capsule-shaped henchmen of the "Despicable Me" franchise have returned — this time with top billing — in the animated adventure "Minions." 'Minions': Cute critters better off as second bananas, reviews say 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z

Its newest phantasmagoria opened last week under the title “The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable,” a co-production with the National Theater, and it’s already doing boffo box office. Critic’s Notebook: ‘The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable’ in London 2013-07-23T21:05:32Z

Jason Blum, the low-budget horror producer who runs Blumhouse, has had success with films of the same genre, like several "Paranormal Activity" films, at the box office. 'Ouija' likely to outspook Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick' 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z

The overall box office is down about 4.6% year to date, but upcoming releases such as “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” are expected to bring moviegoers to theaters during the holiday season. 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' expected to champion box office 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z

After this weekend's box office numbers, someone in Hollywood must be asking, 'Can we just make sequels?' Despicable and Grown Ups Sequels Pummel Pacific Rim 2013-07-14T19:19:19Z

Following another triumph at the box office, Maguire agreed to star in a fourth instalment with Sam Raimi once again in the director's chair. The Amazing Spider-Man returns 2012-06-30T08:05:02Z

“I wanted to be here to look out into this audience and witness this moment of change,” she said, noting lucrative box office returns for minority-led films like Black Panther and Crazy Rich Asians. Golden Globes 2019: Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book win big 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z

The fact that a major studio release was basically playing to empty theaters across the country is the tip of the iceberg: In 2015, 41 movies ended their runs as box office bombs. The end of Hollywood: “Alice Through the Looking Glass” is yet another big-budget flop — and that could mean a disastrous year for studios 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

The Disney animated musical “Frozen 2” again dominated domestic theaters this weekend, leading the box office for the third weekend in a row. ‘Frozen 2’ Continues to Outdo Its Predecessor at the Box Office 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z

Over the next three years, his films continued to crash at the box office, despite Kapoor acting opposite some noted heroines. Shammi Kapoor obituary 2011-08-15T14:28:46Z

As the lone nationwide release, “Joker” received majority of box office spoils, earning more than the rest of the films in the top 10 combined. Box office: 'Joker' smashes October record with $93.5 million debut 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z

Along with Hidden Figures, Girl’s Trip and of course Black Panther, it showed that the old beliefs about films with non-white protagonists not selling at the box office are bigoted nonsense. Radicalism lite: eight things we learned from the Oscars 2018 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z

We dug through years of best picture winners and nominations and used domestic box office grosses to measure popularity. How often are popular movies nominated for best picture? We looked at decades of Oscar data for the answer. 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z

The $27 million budget film, which also starred Gerard Depardieu, made headlines earlier this year after making just $607 in the US, leading it to be named the biggest box office disaster of all time. Tim Roth admits making Fifa movie to put his kids through college 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z

However, in its first week of nationwide release, the movie topped the North American box office on Sunday, taking in $24 million. Bigelow directs "Zero Dark Thirty" torture critics to Washington 2013-01-16T20:07:00Z

Behind "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Chef" at the specialized box office for the year, "Belle" recently passed $10 million as it wraps up its theatrical run ahead of a home video release in August. Writing dispute for film 'Belle' bubbles up again 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z

Another nominee, “Aladdin,” based on the 1992 film, is a box office hit and the first Disney animated-movie-turned-musical to score a best musical nod since “The Lion King,” which won the award in 1998. Tony Nominations Spread Across a Wide Stage 2014-04-29T22:12:26Z

Can a big score at the Christmas box office help push “Little Women” back into the best-picture race? The Oscar Field Has Narrowed. Who’s on Top and Who’s in Danger? 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z

That provoked early interest that kept building — to the delight of theater owners who just last week were fretting about the summer box office. Universal Pictures is poised for record profit after its string of hits 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

We want to see Doge in a full-blown box office action caper. After the Grumpy Cat movie, which other memes should be made into films? 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

This past year a number of Sundance docs went on to gross more at the box office than some of the buzziest scripted films. At Sundance, powerhouse documentaries will be everywhere 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z

The year’s first sleeper hit, Jordan Peele’s satirical horror movie “Get Out,” was part of a larger trend of horror pictures that did smashingly well at the box office, including “Split,” “Annabelle: Creation” and “It.” Perspective | The year in movies: Hollywood’s survival might depend on figuring out what women want 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z

The people who pay attention to weekend box office reports usually have some financial stake in what comes out on top. Bridesmaids: Kristin Wiig's Merry Band of Party Poopers 2011-05-12T09:10:00Z

Last weekend, the country saw a 75% drop in box office from the equivalent weekend a year prior. Bond movie No Time to Die pushed back to November 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z

If a movie had a hit single on the soundtrack maybe that would translate to a better box office. How deep is our love for "Saturday Night Fever," which changed how John Travolta and disco were seen 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z

Wells horror concept that first played on movie screens 87 years ago, sold an impressive $29 million in tickets, according to Comscore, which compiles box office data. ‘Invisible Man’ Tops Box Office, Giving New Life to Old Monsters 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z

Feb. 27; box office closes one hour before show closing. Pick up remodeling, gardening ideas at the Seattle Home Show 2012-02-15T23:02:03Z

But shed no tears for “Six”: it is proving to be hugely successful, with strong box office grosses and a thriving touring market. A ‘Strange’ Wind Blowing: Tony Voters Like ‘Loop’ and ‘Lehman’ 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z

In spite of such blatant pandering, the latter two films failed to meet expectations at the Chinese box office; a sign, perhaps, of a growing cynicism towards such tokenistic approach to cultural inclusiveness. The China-fication of Hollywood blockbusters 2013-05-04T05:00:00Z

Among them were two big musicals, “Frozen” and “Mean Girls,” that had been softening at the box office and chose to refocus their energy on touring. Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown. 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

The show, a spoof of “Hamilton” created by Gerard Alessandrini, performed extremely well at the box office; producers are planning a national tour. ‘Spamilton’ Will Close in January 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z

Before Warner Bros. gets too carried away with the record-breaking box office take of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” over the weekend, the studio might want to take a breath. ‘Batman v Superman’ broke records at the box office. But that doesn’t justify its existence. 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z

As night follows day, Tomb Raider’s $270m box office brought forth this sequel, in which Lara is after an orb that can open Pandora’s box. Every Angelina Jolie film performance – ranked! 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z

With Genisys hitting a domestic box office plateau around $85 million dollars, it’s up to the international market to save the Terminator franchise. The Real 'Mission: Impossible' is Being Competitive At The Box Office This Summer 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z

But going off to do plays isn’t part of the Hollywood fast track for young actors still proving themselves at the box office. Jake Gyllenhaal Makes New York Stage Debut 2012-08-23T12:00:00Z

The weekend was Hollywood's 12th down-weekend in a row, meaning total box office was below that of the corresponding weekend a year earlier. Hopkins takes 'The Rite' to top of box office 2011-01-30T23:46:03Z

The final installment of the "Hobbit" franchise is likely to top the box office again over the four-day Christmas weekend. 'Hobbit' to prevail for 2nd weekend as 'Interview' rolls out 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z

Faith-based drama “I Still Believe,” from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, pulled in the biggest haul among newcomers and placed second on box office charts. Box office plunges to lowest level in over two decades amid coronavirus pandemic 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z

And "Fifty Shades of Grey's" box office prospects look strong. With sequels, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' could get more colorful 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z

In addition to their many comedic, tonal and thematic differences, there's also that matter of their divergence at the box office. Should comedy hits start refraining from sequels? 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z

If it is a critical and box office success, a Broadway run is certainly conceivable. 'Newsies' to Close in August 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z

The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley beat the Tom Cruise action blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow at the box office. These 8 Actresses Proved Women Can Carry A Summer Blockbuster 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

Regardless of whether you agree with the partisan forces that have attached themselves to "Sound of Freedom," the child trafficking thriller starring Jim Caviezel is an unmitigated box office hit. It's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," but for QAnon: Film spreading child trafficking hysteria is making bank 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z

In 1978 the Bee Gees ruled the airwaves,Grease topped the box office and the U.S. The danger in your antibacterial soap 2014-03-21T11:50:00Z

"Minions" took over the box office this weekend, launching with a whopping $115.2 million in the U.S. and Canada. Box office: 'Minions' makes its mark at No. 1 with $115-million debut 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z

Made for $15,000, the film earned more than $2.4 million at the box office thanks to a string of awards and a nomination for a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Watch a nightclub shooting in virtual reality? For Rose Troche, painful subjects make for powerful art 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z

But his surprising confession was just one of many unlikely developments that led to the studio greenlighting a highly anticipated sequel to what was only a modest box office success. A word-of-mouth hit? The perfect pitch for 'Pitch Perfect 2' 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z

Yet the movie did decently at the box office and became a sort of cultural reference point. Ricou Browning, Who Made the Black Lagoon Scary, Dies at 93 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z

Some bumper box office returns also boosted the British economy in the second quarter. Your mission, should you choose to accept: save the UK economy 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z

Based on a 1980s ballad from Brazilian rock group Legiao Urbana, the film was one of the biggest domestic box office hits of recent years drawing 1.5 million viewers. Brazilian cinema brings guns, coke, poetry to London 2013-09-24T15:10:02Z

Getting your tickets at the box office has its advantages – including that you don’t have to pay the hefty service fees that are tacked onto online orders. The Broadway Shows to See Now 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z

He was disappointed, for instance, when “Total Recall” didn’t do well at the box office a couple years ago, but he didn’t take it nearly as hard as when “Alexander” flopped in 2004. Ex-bad boy Colin Farrell turns romantic in ‘Winter’s Tale’ 2014-02-14T21:57:23Z

In second place at the box office for the seven days ending Sunday was the Chinese romance “Silent Separation.” 'Furious 7' ending China run with about $390 million; 'Avengers' debuts 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z

Still, there’s no denying the movie’s huge box office success. The Oscars Want Crowd-Pleasers, but Where Are the Crowds? 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z

At the North American box office, big-budget blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Jurassic World helped push earnings above $11bn for the first time. China helps boost global movie earnings to record $38bn 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z

The studio again leads the box office, having thus far gobbled up a staggering 27 percent of the domestic market share. The Best Movies of 2018 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z

Abrams will helm “Star Wars: Episode IX” after he launched the current iteration of “Star Wars” films with 2015’s box office hit “The Force Awakens.” J.J. Abrams to write and direct 2019's 'Star Wars: Episode IX' 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z

Many have struggled to stay afloat with the decline of the old subscription model of season tickets, dwindling revenues at the box office, an increasing reliance on donations and turnovers in leadership. San Antonio Symphony to Dissolve Amid Labor Dispute 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z

Yes, there are female superheroes on screen, like Jean Grey from the “X-Men” series, but they tend not to drive the stories, while female superheroes with their own movies never dominate the box office. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ and the Modern Comic Book Movie 2012-06-27T16:13:49Z

The director’s last release, “Yoga Hosers,” was widely panned by critics and bombed at the box office. Kevin Smith has perfect comeback to people who hate his recent movies 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z

Disney’s “The Jungle Book” dominated the box office for the second week in a row. Top-grossing films for April 22-24, 2016 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z

Most Broadway musicals and plays performed well at the box office last week, which included Valentine’s Day and the first two days of the President’s Day long weekend. ArtsBeat: Strong Sales for ‘All the Way’ in Previews 2014-02-18T20:57:25Z

The film also rang up an estimated $300 million at the global box office. 'Fast & Furious 6' races to biggest opening for Universal Pics 2013-05-27T20:38:14Z

Theatergoers can buy tickets online or at the box office. Well, hello, Broadway. It’s so nice to have you back where you belong. 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z

Universal's eighth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise proved to be a global box office titan when it opened last weekend to a record-shattering $532.5 million. 'Fate of the Furious' Stays on Top; 'Unforgettable,' 'The Promise' Bomb 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z

Ms. Chastain, who won the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama on Jan. 13, also had the top two movies at the box office last week, "Mama" and "Zero Dark Thirty." ArtsBeat: Movie Attention for Chastain Gives 'Heiress' a Broadway Bounce 2013-01-23T15:18:01Z

"It's a community that reassures each other that there's more to movies than glitz and glamor and box office," he said. Gordon-Levitt makes directorial debut at Sundance 2013-01-20T22:16:07Z

Apple was given the Brandcameo award for Overall Product Placement, which goes to the brand that makes the most discernible appearances in No.1 films at the U.S. box office that year. Apple deemed top of movie product placement charts 2011-02-22T19:21:38Z

Robin Hardy, the director of the horror film “The Wicker Man,” which failed at the box office when it was released in 1973 but went on to attract a large cult following, died on Friday. Robin Hardy, Who Set ‘The Wicker Man’ Cult Alight, Dies at 86 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z

This is a theatrical release scheduled for December, the heart of awards season, and its competitive potential likely matters more to its producers than whatever it earns at the box office. Fox News mastermind Roger Ailes, sleazy and malevolent, still haunts us in "The Loudest Voice" 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z

Data for its box office takings are from Chinese online ticketing platform Maoyan. Hero's welcome: Patriotic Chinese war film pulls in record $600 million 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z

It opened in July at No. 1 on the Bollywood box office charts, No. 7 in Britain and No. 15 in the United States. Zoya Akhtar and Farah Khan, Bollywood Directors 2011-09-04T04:23:03Z

Granted, there aren’t huge box office performers on par with “The Martian” or “Mad Max: Fury Road” vying for awards this year. It’s time to kill the myth of the battle between ‘popular’ movies and ‘Oscar’ movies 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z

So far, it's been a terrible year at the box office: Revenues are down 20 percent from the same period last year, and attendance down 21 percent. A sleeping moviegoer, a drooping box office -- and a poll 2011-03-08T18:24:05Z

He said some people would also want to watch movies that don't do well at the box office without spending too much. Coinstar bets on "Man of Steel," "Iron Man" to boost rental business 2013-04-25T22:29:14Z

For more information on this or any other festival event, see www.seattlejewishfilmfestival.org or call the box office, 206-324-9996. Star-studded screening of 'North by Northwest' leads list of Seattle screenings 2011-02-24T20:40:04Z

That “Avengers: Endgame” and “Joker” broke records at the global box office surely means something, even if the movies themselves don’t. Best Movies of 2019 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z

So far, it’s grossed $1.5 billion at the box office worldwide. 'Furious 7' Director James Wan to Helm Aquaman Movie 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z

The complete lineup will be announced on June 8 with the online box office opening for business on June 10. Palm Springs International ShortFest heavy on names, Oscar cachet 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z

Critics slammed it as lifeless and lugubrious, and the box office was a dismal $20.6 million. Baz Luhrmann takes on challenging classic with 'The Great Gatsby' 2013-05-06T20:22:20Z

The big-hearted and wickedly funny holiday tale of a family in 1940s Indiana didn't burn up the box office in 1983. Four things we love about the holidays 2012-11-14T22:51:04Z

"Eat Pray Love" enjoyed a box office feast served up by overwhelmingly older-female audiences during the weekend, and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" fought a losing battle to put geek butts in theater seats. Geeks on a bad streak at box office 2010-08-17T16:10:00Z

In the world of film, the ultimate indicator of success is box office receipts. Second (and third) time’s a charm 2012-12-11T16:04:00Z

"This proves the importance of the global marketplace," said Paul Dergarabedian, box office analyst for Hollywood.com. Rebooted 'Pirates' sets overseas box office record 2011-05-22T20:31:09Z

Scott’s “Exodus,” meanwhile, did okay-not-great business, a fact rarely mentioned when studio executives resort to the same, tired arguments about bankability and box office. ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ and Hollywood’s enduring problem with whitewashing 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z

American orchestras have increasingly embraced Williams in recent years — whether out of artistic or box office concerns — with screenings of the “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” films accompanied live. The Week in Arts: An End to ‘The Affair’; A Lincoln Center Horror Show 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z

"Argo" may prove the opposite, using its great reviews and Academy Awards buzz to settle in for a long stay at the box office. 'Taken 2' takes down 'Argo' in close weekend 2012-10-14T17:03:08Z

It also holds the top spot in the UK box office chart. Despicable Me 2 holds US film chart 2013-07-15T10:04:16Z

It also broke box office records in the region. Venice festival honors Chinese director John Woo 2010-09-03T14:09:00Z

Despite mixed early reviews, some industry projections see the Warner Bros. movie bringing in more than $100 million at the North American box office alone on its opening weekend. Men still behaving badly in "Hangover Part II" 2011-05-24T18:44:12Z

Sundance, the pre-eminent bazaar for American independent cinema, is usually judged by how well its films sell and their resulting box office totals. More Movies at Sundance Are Sidestepping the Big Screen 2014-01-13T00:51:34Z

China last year opened its market to more U.S. movies, and the country's box office grew by 36 percent to $2.7 billion, making it Hollywood's largest international market. Chinese e-car set for 'Transformers' movie debut 2013-09-13T07:15:19Z

And its forthcoming live-action remake of "Cinderella" is projected to perform well at the box office when it debuts on Friday. Disney annual meeting: What to watch for on Thursday 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z

Studios continue to invest heavily in dependable franchises and known properties that consistently draw a mass audience and dominate the box office, as opposed to betting on untested material. Hollywood is on track for a record year, some analysts say 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

In revising its rating to Baa2 from Baa1, it noted the company’s strengths, including donor support, but also weaknesses, including at the box office. The Met Opera and Two Unions Reach a Deal, Very Quietly 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z

Domestic films in 2017 accounted for 54 percent of total box office. China 2018 movie box office revenue growth slows 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

If those plays were movie tickets selling for ten dollars each, that’s a million dollars at the box office. Movies to Stream This Weekend 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z

It would certainly be one way of boosting audience intrigue, and therefore box office returns. Can James Cameron switch Terminator back on? 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z

If the EIS is, say, for an individual film, and it flops at the box office, you won't see any money back. Fancy owning a piece of film history? 2011-07-29T22:02:48Z

The year to date box office is also struggling after a dismal January. Box Office: 'Miss Bala' fumbles as 'Glass' leads slowest Super Bowl... 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z

“Dumb and Dumber To” topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $38.1 million in the United States and Canada, pushing Disney’s “Big Hero 6” out of its No. 1 spot. Box office: 'Dumb and Dumber To' edges out 'Big Hero 6' for No. 1 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z

And the Met, whose box office woes in recent seasons have added to its financial difficulties — leading management and labor to agree to cuts this summer — is under pressure to sell more tickets. ‘The Death of Klinghoffer’ Helps Box Office 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z

As has already been widely reported and tweeted, Skyfall cracked £100m at the weekend, the first film ever to do so at the UK and Ireland box office. The Hobbit and Life of Pi keep UK box office in festive spirits 2013-01-02T16:44:58Z

This past weekend the spoof western proved unfortunately true to its title and a boon to headline writers, garnering anemic reviews and dismal box office. Seth MacFarlane's surprising tumble 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

Those and other attractions worked no box office wonders, however: Ticket sales remained flat at about $1.1 million. O.C. classical society sees big spending hike in most recent season 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z

Fey and Poehler played siblings trying to cope with the sale of their childhood home in comedy Sisters, which recently passed the $100m mark at the global box office off the back of semi-decent reviews. Tina Fey: it’s a ‘terrible time’ for women in comedy 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z

"As far as box office is concerned, there's 'Breaking Dawn' and 'The Hobbit' and then there's everything else," Fandango correspondent Dave Karger said. Few family films among Hollywood's holiday movies 2012-11-14T13:08:33Z

This retooled "West Side Story" was a 2009 box office hit on Broadway. 'West Side Story': A classic revived 2012-01-08T04:11:44Z

Despite an anticipated drop in ticket sales, "Fifty Shades of Grey" is poised to dominate the box office for a second weekend. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to top box office for second weekend 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z

The other top performers at the mainland’s box office last week were all from Chinese film studios. 'Transformers' hauls in more at box office in China than in U.S. 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z

This year's "Edge of Reason" grossed an estimated $45 million at the domestic box office, very different from blockbusters of his action star heyday. Mel Gibson split from ex-girlfriend turns bitter 2010-06-29T23:50:00Z

Hollywood executives are crossing their fingers that the culmination of that journey will help smash movie box office records this year. "Hobbit" may bring a Hollywood ending to 2012 box office 2012-11-30T12:21:40Z

Romantic comedy "Friends with Benefits" held the No. 3 spot on box office charts with $18.5 million. "Captain America" beats "Potter" at box office 2011-07-24T15:57:00Z

"We brought in new sponsorship and a new computerised box office." Ruth Mackenzie: 'There's no time to mess around' 2010-03-29T20:30:00Z

"Insurgent," the second part of the "Divergent" film series, kicked off its box office run with a healthy $4.1 million in ticket sales from late night showings Thursday.  Box office: 'Insurgent' scores $4.1 million Thursday night 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z

Every time you turn around in Times Square this fall, another box office has reopened for business, another marquee is emblazoned with the obvious subtext: We are here! How Broadway’s set-making guru is tackling the comeback — from mold in stage fog to costumes that don’t fit anymore 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z

The poor turnout for “Tammy” contributed to the weakest Fourth of July box office results in a decade, studio executives said. Few Fireworks for ‘Tammy’ and Weekend Box Office 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z

“Infinity War” has ignited a spark in the box office. Box Office: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Closes in on All-Time Domestic... 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z

“Hamilton” ticketholders — at least those made purchases through the show’s box office or from Ticketmaster — will get a refund, but not seats for a future performance. For Those With ‘Hamilton’ Tickets, a Storm of Disappointment 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z

Many have struggled at the box office, but so have a lot of other shows. As ‘A Strange Loop’ Ends, Its Creator Looks Back on a ‘Supernova’ 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z

After a sharp tumble the week prior,  Broadway’s box box office rallied and added almost $5 million to its collective coffers for the week ending March 15, from $18.2 million to $22.9 million. Broadway Box Office Rallies In Advance Of Awards Season 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z

The film, meanwhile, continued to pull in mediocre numbers at the box office. Oscar Campaign Phase 2: The Rules Toughen and a Wrestler Softens 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z

Yet the moral outrage expressed so potently in such films as "Fruitvale Station" and "Monsters and Men" rarely results in impactful box office. Amandla Stenberg shines in hard-hitting “The Hate U Give” 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z

The third Thor movie was a key factor in November’s box office staying ahead of the same month last year. Box Office: 'Coco' Wins as 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Waits in the Win 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z

Critics and fans gave the new film the thumbs up and the solid start at the box office virtually guarantees more "X-Men" movies down the road. New "X-Men" tops class at North America box office 2011-06-05T15:07:00Z

In the 26 years since the film was first released, it’s transitioned — like many beloved movies do — from a box office and critical flop to a recognized cult classic. Forget "Hocus Pocus," make "Halloweentown" your Disney Halloween watch this year 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z

“Twelfth Night” and “Richard III” have recouped the producers’ $3.1 million investment; during one prime holiday season week, those shows were the only nonmusicals in the top 10 of the Broadway box office. Saturation of Shakespeare Offers Tough Choices 2014-01-21T22:13:00Z

He returns to Off Broadway after his most recent Broadway play, “China Doll,” starring Al Pacino, was a box office hit and recouped its investment, despite taking a beating from critics. Mamet to Return to the Atlantic Theater Next Season 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z

It has received a 17 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and has grossed just $6.5 million at the domestic box office against a reported $100 million budget. Box-office flop "Cats" gets a re-release 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z

Follow-up The Edge of Reason maintained its predecessor's box office clout with $262m in 2004 but was roundly condemned by critics. Ren?e Zellweger weighs up lean Bridget Jones 2011-03-01T10:49:23Z

He programmed experimental work there and box office revenue declined; his tenure ended with the shuttering of the theater company. Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis as Its Next Artistic Director 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z

Despite having less promotional thunder, “Kidnap,” a thriller starring Halle Berry, took in about $10.2 million, according to comScore, which compiles box office data. ‘Detroit’ Suffers Box-Office Setback as ‘Dark Tower’ Is No. 1 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z

Firstly, it’s not a figure that’s been independently assessed unlike say, Nielsen ratings or official box office results. Flying high: how Bird Box became Netflix's biggest hit to date 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z

“It” remains in the top five this weekend, as horror continues to dominate the box office. Box Office: 'Happy Death Day' Crushes 'Blade Runner 2049' With $26.5 Million 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z

It worked for Matthew McConaughey, now at the height of his career after flatlining at the box office for many years. Is Tom Cruise Still a Movie Star? 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z

The movie raked in more than $467 million at global box offices. Mel Gibson out of "Hangover 2" after cast objects 2010-10-22T00:32:00Z

Bolstering the data from the study are the box office numbers of recent films like Get Out, which has to date earned $250m, and Hidden Figures, which grossed $230m. Diverse casting leads to box office success, study shows 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z

Editor and reader activity on movies' Wikipedia entries was a good indicator of future box office takings. Wikipedia buzz predicts blockbuster movies' takings weeks before release 2012-11-08T19:12:50Z

When “The Producers” first opened, the box office frenzy seemed to augur a run for the ages. A Decade Later, ‘Wicked’ Continues to Be Catnip for Tweens 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

Here are the top four pitches for some future box office gold … Crazy, stupid, love: the mind-altering obsession taking over romcoms 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z

Higher 3D ticket prices were seen as a tonic for the stagnant western box office in the mid-00s, especially with DVD revenues also on the slide. Hasta la vista: why not even James Cameron can save 3D movies 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z

“Immortals,” a “300”-style muscle fest from Relativity Media, was No. 1 with an estimated $32 million in ticket sales, according to Hollywood.com, which compiles box office data. ArtsBeat Blog: 'Immortals' Leads the Way at the Box Office 2011-11-13T18:06:15Z

"Addicted," a thriller targeted primarily to African American women, managed to gross $7.6 million and land in seventh place at the box office, despite opening in just 846 theaters. Box office: 'Gone Girl' tops 'Dracula,' 'Alexander' and 'The Judge' 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z

The New Line and Warner Bros. adaptation of Stephen King’s novel is officially shattering box office records during its opening weekend. Box office: Stephen King's 'It' smashes records with massive $117 million opening 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z

Salon lobbed some questions to the directors of the film, which topped specialty box offices over the weekend. “The Trump victory sharpens Al’s message”: The directors discuss Gore’s progress in “An Inconvenient Sequel” 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z

Mondays through Fridays at the Paramount Theatre box office; or at kiosks at the Paramount and Moore theaters, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Spend a night with Al Pacino at Seattle's Paramount Theatre 2011-04-26T20:29:03Z

Though the script was finished in 2009, Kong harbored doubts about potential box office for a film whose digital effects would cost in the scores of millions. The Animator Who Created “Monster Hunt” 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z

The film franchise has earned more than $2 billion at the worldwide box office. Mission: Impossible 5 names director 2013-08-06T09:54:57Z

"Best Man Holiday," a sequel to 1999 film "The Best Man," exceeded the forecasts of box office analysts, who had predicted a debut at around $24 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters. 'Thor' reigns over U.S., Canada box office for second week 2013-11-17T18:37:31Z

But is that going to guarantee that this big budget romantic comedy flies at the box office? All-star cast for Brooks romcom 2010-12-16T06:47:41Z

The Star Wars universe continues to propel the box office, as it’s done since The Phantom Menace. Magnolia to The Matrix: was 1999 the greatest year in modern cinema? 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z

The release of “Up in Smoke,” the 1978 film — one of the year’s top 20 box office grossers — which turned them into comedy and cultural icons. Cheech Marin, a singular Renaissance man, talks about comedy, pottery, pot, art and his new memoir 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z

Comedy/drama box office hit "The Help" was the night's other big, and surprise, victor. "The Artist", "The Help" big Critics' Choice winners 2012-01-14T00:58:00Z

The musicals “Bright Star,” which opened on March 24, and “Disaster!,” which opened on March 8, are struggling at the box office, as is the play “Eclipsed,” which stars Lupita Nyong’o. Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Paramour’ Has Strong Start in Broadway Grosses 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z

The fate of True Detective’s second season rests in the hands Colin Farrell, the star of box office duds Phone Booth, Alexander, and a Total Recall remake that no one wanted. Forget Colin Farrell – here's how True Detective can stay great 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z

Actually, between 28 Days Later, which is a film I worked on something like 13 years ago, and this film, I’ve had a string of movies that dramatically underperformed at box office. Ex Machina Director Alex Garland May Be Summer's Most Inventive Filmmaker 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z

Now all eyes are on the box office as the film — one of only three Warner Bros. is releasing theatrically through the remainder of the year — debuts nationally on Sept. 23. Will the Spiraling Publicity Harm ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ at the Box Office? 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z

On target again … Skyfall's box office success has been underlined by a brace of Evening Standard awards. Skyfall scoops best film and blockbuster of year at Evening Standard awards 2013-02-05T11:11:02Z

From the initial reception it seems likely that the film will receive stronger critical notices -- and do better at the box office -- than "Jersey Boys," his summer musical dud. AFI Fest: Clint Eastwood's 'American Sniper' battles for spotlight 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” easily conquered the box office in its opening weekend. Top films at the box office for the weekend of July 5-7, 2019 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z

The play, which runs just 70 minutes, met a quick demise following mostly negative reviews and poor box office. Felicity Huffman and Rebecca Pidgeon work to set 'Anarchist' free 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z

The film opened in mid-November to spectacular reviews, but it's yet to break out at the box office — its dark themes perhaps too difficult for mainstream audiences seeking a cheerful holiday film option. 'Foxcatcher' star Channing Tatum still wrestling with his ambitions 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z

One advantage to staying small is that the box office can’t make or break the budget, which allows for greater freedom in programming. Keeping It Small at Chocolate Factory in Queens 2010-05-28T15:14:00Z

Photograph: Nick Ut/AP He's one of Hollywood's most celebrated filmmakers, has worked with Sean Connery, Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson, and grossed hundreds of millions at the box office. Hollywood director jailed for perjury 'disintegrating' in prison, admits wife 2013-06-04T14:32:00Z

Of the top five films at the box office this weekend, “The Nun” and “Crazy Rich Asians” were the only ones not in their opening weekends. ‘The Predator’ Tops Box Office Despite Last-Minute Controversy 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z

“It does sound a little bit unusual,” says Bruce Nash, founder and publisher of box office analysis site The Numbers. Rogue One: does Disney want to cap the success of Star Wars spin-off? 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z

Whether that combination leads to a career breakthrough for Poul and allows him to continue making movies depends, in large part, on weekend box office results. "Back-up Plan" worked well for director Alan Poul 2010-04-19T16:16:00Z

Compared with the same holiday weekend last year, the box office was up 6.6%. Holiday films will likely stay strong in new year 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z

Movies typically lose between a quarter and half their box office take from week-to-week. In spite of violent national tragedies, horror films endure 2013-01-11T12:02:37Z

Marvel’s The Avengers became the all-time weekend superhero, earning $200.3 million at the North American box office, according to preliminary estimates by Disney, the movie’s ecstatic distributor. Beyond Marvel-ous: The Avengers Smashes Records With $200.3 Million 2012-05-06T21:21:00Z

His first stab at directing, “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,” got good reviews in 2002 but fizzled at the box office. ‘Jigsaw’ Carves Up Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ at the Box Office 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z

To date, the Taken movies have cost a total of $60m, yet returned more than 10 times that amount at the box office globally. Taken 3 to bag Liam Neeson $20m fee 2013-06-25T10:44:21Z

“Tuck Everlasting” and “American Psycho” are struggling at the Broadway box office after opening to mixed reviews and failing to win best-musical Tony nominations. ‘Tuck’ and ‘Psycho’ Struggle as Broadway Reports Results 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z

Despite "Despicable's" rule, perhaps the more interesting stories for the industry reside further down the box office chart. Box Office: 'Despicable Me 3' Rules, 'Baby Driver' Shows Strong, Will Ferrell's 'House' Collapses 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z

All 29 Broadway shows were down at the box office compared to the week before. Lane Departs and Sales Sag for 'It’s Only a Play' on Broadway 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z

The first “Star Wars” movie was only booked into about 30 theaters in May 1977 because executives at 20th Century Fox were skeptical of the film’s box office potential. ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Fans Are Already Lining Up 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z

One Direction's concert film Where We Are entered the chart at four with a box office haul of £1m. Gone Girl retains UK box office lead 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z

Also new was a remake of the assassination thriller "The Mechanic," starring English action hero Jason Statham, which tied at No. 3 with former box office champion "The Green Hornet," each reporting about $11.5 million. "The Rite" leads Oscar-fueled box office 2011-01-30T18:05:50Z

The outrage is extending to the box office, too. Congress gave $25 million to help the Kennedy Center weather the coronavirus. Now some politicians want it back. 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z

Now we're finding that intersection between good movies that are also generating big box office.'' Prisoners thrills US box office 2013-09-23T11:35:14Z

Having already scored at the box office, if the film wins an armload of Oscars on 26 February, Lionsgate may have proved that smaller is better in Hollywood. La La Land's success heralds return to Lionsgate's small-scale roots 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z

These included the award-winning 1962 drama The Magnificent Concubine and the 1967 movie One-Armed Swordsman, which broke Hong Kong box office records and led to multiple sequels. Hong Kong film pioneer Shaw dies 2014-01-07T05:55:32Z

The only show with a higher paid admission last week was the blockbuster hit “The Book of Mormon” at $187.20, according to box office data released on Monday by the Broadway League. ArtsBeat: Interest Is High in First Preview of ‘Hedwig’ 2014-03-31T21:09:42Z

It was a box office bust, but after 9/11 it became one of the most rented movies in America. Lawrence Wright’s New Pandemic Novel Wasn’t Supposed to Be Prophetic 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z

The Coens' critically admired film-making has never generated blockbuster box office. True Grit: Rooster to the rescue 2011-02-06T21:31:00Z

Already the second-biggest box office in the world, China seems set to surpass the U.S./Canada market by 2020 at the latest. Hollywood yielding to China's growing film clout 2013-04-24T08:16:07Z

The Met, which has been struggling financially and at the box office in recent seasons — it ran a $22 million deficit last year — announced a series of steps to court new audiences. Metropolitan Opera Unveils a Season of Big Stars and 6 New Productions 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z

Their form has held in “It’s Only a Play,” which was taking in more than $1 million a week at the box office soon after opening on Oct. Nathan Lane Will Return to 'It's Only a Play' on Broadway 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z

In a mild surprise, second place at this weekend’s box office went to A Haunted House, a parody of such found-footage horror films as the Paranormal Activity series. Zero Dark Thirty Waterboards the Competition 2013-01-13T22:10:34Z

In 2010 it presaged the eventual triumph of “The Hurt Locker,” picking it as the top film and surprising many who thought it would reward the bigger box office of “Avatar.” Carpetbagger Blog: 'Bridesmaids,' 'Ides of March' Get a Little Help From Producers Guild 2012-01-03T18:07:58Z

The business upshot for studios and theater chains: “We think overall box office is likely to decline significantly,” Mr. Creutz wrote in an April 30 research report. ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Makes $92 Million in North America 2014-05-04T21:42:53Z

The producers of the Broadway revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar," meanwhile, said on Tuesday that it would close on July 1 unless box office business improved. ArtsBeat: 'Sister Act' Set to Close on Broadway 2012-06-20T21:00:05Z

Scotland accounted for over 64% of the total box office on the title. Prometheus: longer legs than Alien? 2012-06-07T11:24:58Z

In fourth place, Disney’s “Aladdin” generated $9.3 million in its sixth weekend in theaters, pushing it past the $300 million mark at the domestic box office. Box Office: 'Toy Story 4' bests 'Annabelle Comes Home' and 'Yesterday' 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z

"Betrayal" set a box office record in its first week, taking in more than $1.1 million in seven performances. Broadway grosses up 11.4 percent this season, over last 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z

"In the context of the global box office, it's a total winner," said box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian of Hollywood.com said of "Pirates." 'Pirates' sails with overseas box office record 2011-05-22T22:20:00Z

Most Ignored Truism “There’s a myth in the business that young males drive the box office,” Tom Rothman, the chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s motion picture group, told The Hollywood Reporter in November. The Best Movies of 2015 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z

This weekend's box office battle is between sequels. Sequel battle! Loesch to exit Hub. Univision owners look for exit. 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z

The straight-to-digital strategy is only considered to be viable for mid- and lower-budget films forecast to earn at most a few hundred million at the global box office. Studios bypass cinemas with lucrative lockdown premieres 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z

Despite three new film openings, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' may still shred to the top of the box office this weekend. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' likely to beat three new releases 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z

Knowing, of course, that Ms. Roger would not be a draw at the box office, the producers sought a big name for the role of Che, and found one in Mr. Martin. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: The Short Life of 'Evita' 2012-12-13T21:26:51Z

But if I trust anyone to tell a great story amid the noise, it’s box office whisperer — and subject of every one of my childhood biography projects — Steven Spielberg. Grading the Comic-Con trailers: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ ‘Ready Player One,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z

After reading the list of 2021's biggest movies by box office gross, check out the other end of the spectrum with 11 movies that made less than $400 at the box office. The 25 highest grossing movies of 2021 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z

"The Avengers" scored the biggest box office opening ever in the U.S. earlier this year, and has grossed $1.5 billion at the global box office. Robert Downey Jr injured on "Iron Man 3" set 2012-08-16T20:46:06Z

Such snubs tend to produce the TV equivalent of a weak box office: low ratings. Crystal to the rescue for 84th Academy Awards show 2012-02-25T18:41:20Z

A retired schoolteacher, Trachtenberg was in the process of buying four seats when she was kicked out of the online box office. Tickets for ‘Hamilton’ at Kennedy Center go on sale to public March 26 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z

Niagara-on-the-Lake is less than an hour northwest of Buffalo, N.Y., and new regulations requiring Americans crossing the border to carry a passport have taken a toll at the Shaw’s box office. These two artistic directors collaborate on the stage and in life 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z

But, he said, there’s a limit to how much the company can reap at the box office. Shakespeare Orange County goes all in on ethnic diversity. Will it work? 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z

The Hunger Games continues to win at the box office: Mockingjay placed first this weekend with an estimated $21.6 million — $10 million more than the second place film, Penguins of Madagascar. Box Office Report: 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Wins Again 2014-12-07T05:00:00Z

Just as the summer box office now begins in the first weekend of May, studios are relying on August more and more, as June and July grow more crowded. Fox moves "Apes" release up to August from Thanksgiving 2011-03-23T20:12:46Z

The other reason for Comic-Con's acclaim this year is Whedon trails critical and box office glory from The Avengers and the horror The Cabin in the Woods. Joss Whedon at Comic-Con: director returns home a god among geeks 2012-07-15T17:11:22Z

“We knew Halloween, on a Friday, would not be a great box office day.” 'Ouija' scares up $20 million in opening weekend; 'John Wick' No. 2 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z

Find yourself on the dais at the festival of all things fantasy, and the potential box office multiplies exponentially. Inside Comic-Con’s Hall H, the most important room in Hollywood 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z

“The Exorcist” broke box office records everywhere it opened and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. William Peter Blatty, author of ‘The Exorcist,’ dies at 89 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z

The four movies have grossed more than $1.4 billion at worldwide box offices. Schwarzenegger to star in proposed new "Terminator" 2011-04-27T18:58:45Z

It is the star's third consecutive box office flop in a leading role, after 2014's Transcendence and 2013's The Lone Ranger. American Sniper remains US number one 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z

Lion’s box office numbers speak, too: it is now roaring past a $100m take. Saroo Brierley, the inspiration for the film Lion: 'The tears spoke for themselves' 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z

“Beyond the Lights,” the other major box office debut this weekend, opened at No. 4 with $6.5 million. Box office: 'Dumb and Dumber To' edges out 'Big Hero 6' for No. 1 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z

"I'll be opposite the box office, pink top, headphones, brolly," she writes – and there she is. Festafriend's social solution 2011-08-08T21:00:01Z

The more typical result is exhaustion, resentment and ruined nerves — especially for those artists whose boundary-pushing work doesn’t mesh with artistic directors’ looking for easy box office sells. Straddling Worlds of Performance 2010-12-31T15:49:56Z

As he did with “Race” and “November,” Mr. Richards said he gave feedback to Mr. Mamet on “The Anarchist,” and that he did not once imagine that the play would crash at the box office. David Mamet Has Flop and Hit on One Broadway Block 2012-12-06T03:28:12Z

Men In Black 3, the return of Will Smith's movie franchise, knocked the comic superheroes off the top of the North American box office chart. Men in Black 3 tops US box office 2012-05-28T08:54:54Z

Stung by a series of box office misfires and failed sale attempts, DreamWorks Animation plans a substantial number of layoffs, two people familiar with the matter said. DreamWorks Animation plans substantial layoffs 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z

Advance tickets for all eight performances have already sold out, but a limited number will be available at the box office the day of each performance. Dance Listings for Jan. 31-Feb. 6 2014-01-31T00:06:05Z

But he doesn't think the movie will depress interest in the box office on the Great White Way version. Cameron Mackintosh doubles down on 'Les Miz' 2013-02-23T18:12:08Z

It bombed at the box office, ruined Orson Welles, and was mostly forgotten until French cineastes revived interest in it 20 years later. What is the most trodden-upon place on earth? 2013-01-23T15:15:01Z

And it’s almost the antithesis of Hunt for the Wilderpeople: the family friendly little-Kiwi-film-that-could, which was a surprise hit at box offices around the world last year. Taika Waititi on shaking up Thor and being a Hollywood outsider: 'They take this stuff so seriously' 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z

As with the Oscar nominations, films nominated for Golden Globes tend to do far better at the box office than the average film. Golden Globe win worth millions more than Oscar victory: data 2013-01-15T17:52:38Z

Strong anticipation by series fans and a high body count all but guarantee a killing at the North American box office this weekend, followed by fairly rapid theatrical fall-off and robust home viewing life. "Scream 4" more of the same, but fans won't mind 2011-04-13T20:42:22Z

That was good enough for runner-up status on the box office charts and pushes the foul-mouthed animated comedy's domestic haul to $65.3 million. 'Ben-Hur' Flops With $11.4 Million, 'Suicide Squad' Still on Top 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z

Agencies that closely track the box office say "Baahubali 2" is the most highly awaited Indian film of the decade. India's biggest film franchise hot on Hollywood's heels 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z

It was a surprise hit at the box office, becoming Allen's highest grossing film of all time. Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris cleared of copyright infringement 2013-07-19T13:43:23Z

"Last year, the box office was so top-heavy with `Paranormal Activity 3,' and the rest of the films really underperformed," Dergarabedian said. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z

Suffice it to say, no star wants to appear on a poster next to the words “The Has-Been,” especially not after two box office disappointments. Ben Affleck Tried to Drink Away the Pain. Now He’s Trying Honesty. 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z

Just outside the top 10 are holdover titles Somewhere, Monsters and Of Gods and Men – the latter edging up its screen count again, and experiencing a relatively light box office decline of 33%. Tron frozen out, Burlesque can't tickle a fancy and Fred clams up 2010-12-21T13:16:06Z

With ticket sales of $144 million, Robinson became the first Black woman director to draw at least $100 million at the box office. ‘Pariah’ at 10: When Black Lesbian Characters Had the Spotlight 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z

The success of The Inbetweeners was a big boost to the group, becoming the most successful British comedy to date, making £45m at the box office. C4 in profit despite ad downturn 2012-05-15T15:13:03Z

The overall box office this weekend is not expected to pass $65 million, and the top 12 films will gross less than $50 million. Box Office disaster: Lackluster releases, Mayweather-McGregor, Hurricane Harvey create slowest weekend in over 15 years 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z

The film hit theaters July 3, 1985, and topped the box office for 11 weekends. 'Back to the Future' turns 30: Time sure does McFly 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z

The box office benefited from weak comparisons, however. Box Office: 'Moana' narrowly edges out 'Office Christmas Party,' 'La La Land' impresses 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z

The movie from director James Cameron already holds the record for the biggest film release at global box offices with more than $2.7 billion in ticket sales. "Avatar" fastest selling DVD after three weeks 2010-05-12T00:38:00Z

Though that was enough to win the weekend at the North American box office, it was 36% off the $62.3 million opening of Sherlock 1, which went on to a $524 million worldwide total. Sherlock Holmes and The Chipmunks: When Sequels Are Weak-quels 2011-12-18T20:48:44Z

As far as box office splicing and dicing goes, this is awfully thin. ArtsBeat: 'Arthur' Sells Fewer Tickets Than Predicted 2011-04-11T22:03:24Z

The box office numbers of best picture nominees seemed to be shrinking as the movie business split in two. Critic’s Notebook: ‘Lincoln’ and Other Serious Films Top Oscar Nominee List 2013-01-11T04:30:04Z

Hollywood dreams of consensus, of happy endings and box office unity, but democratic government can present an interminable tale of gridlock, compromise and division. Movie Review: ‘Lincoln,’ by Steven Spielberg, Stars Daniel Day-Lewis 2012-11-08T13:00:00Z

It was widely criticised as unconvincing, and the box office receipts fell several hundred grand short of Adulthood's benchmark. The lighter side of youth crime: urban film spoofs 2011-03-10T22:29:00Z

After the barnstorming box office success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Godzilla and Monsters, director Gareth Edwards’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has already been tipped as 2016’s biggest movie. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – five things learned from the first trailer 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z

But Hollywood insiders say Disney enjoys the power to shake up theatrical distribution because its films generate solid box office results, and theater owners are eagerly awaiting its "Toy Story 3" later this year. 2010-02-12T00:49:00Z

There was just one bump in the road to potential box office glory: “Snowpiercer” opened in only eight theaters. 'Snowpiercer,' VOD and the future of film distribution 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

If the box office numbers continue to soar, Johansson will join the small pantheon of women who can carry an action film that isn’t based on a comic book or a young adult novel. Scarlett Johansson, Lucy and the Future of the Female Action Star 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z

In September, the domestic box office was down 54 percent compared with September 2019, Gross said. ‘Bros’ Fails at the Box Office, as ‘Smile’ Arrives at No. 1 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z

Between Friday and Monday it nabbed a record-breaking $105 million at the box office, the best opening on a January weekend ever. That Fake Baby and Other 'American Sniper' Issues 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z

When the film was released to great acclaim and a $157m total at the global box office, Barbash told Vanity Fair she wasn’t a fan. Real-life inspiration for stripper drama Hustlers sues film's producers for $40m 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z

The animated sequel did easily topped box office charts with $34.4 million from 4,303 locations, but it wasn’t able to build the buzz that the studio anticipated heading into the weekend. Box Office: 'Lego Movie 2' falls short with $34 million debut 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z

Tickets are available by calling 206-443-2222, online at seattlerep.org or at the Rep box office. Hot ticket: Seattle Rep adds a performance of ‘All the Way' 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z

Based on the assumption that the territories it's playing usually account for 15% of UK and Ireland box office, Brave's opening equates to £5.5m. Ted and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the anti-Olympians win at the box office 2012-08-07T16:14:19Z

It's a relatively disappointing result for a movie which cost an estimated $300m to make but has so far managed only $111m at the worldwide box office. True Grit, real hit: Coens' western scores big at Christmas box office 2010-12-27T11:58:02Z

Weighing box office receipts against paychecks, Forbes calculated that for every dollar Murphy was paid for his last three films, they returned an average of just $2.30 at the box office. And the most overpaid actor award goes to: Eddie Murphy 2012-12-04T19:42:00Z

For the most part, though, Hollywood has had trouble keeping the genre relevant in our YouTube-obsessed, attention-pressed times: even a best-picture nominee such as Frost/Nixon sank at the box office. 2010-02-12T02:12:00Z

Optimus Prime and co. hit the domestic box office this weekend with the force of an extinction level event. Transformers Dominate Box Office Again with Age of Extinction 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z

"Godzilla" towered over the competition at the box office this weekend, as Gareth Edwards' update on the classic Japanese monster tale defied industry expectations to post the second-biggest opening of the year. 'Godzilla' takes in $93.2 million for 2nd-best opening weekend of 2014 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z

Unfortunately, it’s not all holiday cheer at the box office. Box Office: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Tops Thanksgiving Box... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z

Released April 3, "Furious 7" became Universal's first film to gross $1 billion at the worldwide box office, and it did so in just 17 days. CinemaCon: 'Furious 8' will roll into theaters in April 2017 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z

It topped the weekend box office in North American theaters, according to early studio estimates, with a crimson $22.5 million, and relegated last weekend's subtler horror foray, Paranormal Activity 2, to second place. Box Office: 'Saw 3D' Slashes to No. 1 2010-11-19T14:15:00Z

Only one of the Best Picture nominees, The Help, had finished among the 30 most popular movies at the box office. The Oscar Finalists: Silent Picture Double Feature 2012-01-24T19:13:28Z

Pictures Group, credited Nolan with the film’s “box office success” and thanked movie theater owners for being “unwavering in their commitment to a safe theatrical experience.” In a Big Box-Office Test, ‘Tenet’ Grosses $20 Million 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z

It was a system of abuse involving some of the most famous people on the planet, in which success was measured not in awards or fame or box office revenue, but in silence. 'Pack of hyenas': how Harvey Weinstein's power fuelled a culture of enablers 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z

Based on the story behind the best-selling Christian song, “I Can Only Imagine” earned a surprisingly strong $17.1 million at the domestic box office, bringing its total up to $38 million. 'Pacific Rim Uprising' conquers 'Black Panther' at weekend box office 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z

“Gone Girl” has sold over eight and a half million copies—a number sure to rise in the wake of the film adaptation, which topped the box office last weekend. Marriage Is an Abduction 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

It also needs big sales at box offices, and the industry's major studios can always count on comedies to lure audiences. Hollywood films take on serious edge for fall 2011-08-31T17:56:06Z

Many postmortems on the film's dreadful box office showing have taken issue with Eichner's assessment, countering with other valid reasons, backed by concrete data points, that the mainstream audience didn't bite. The promotion for "Bros" was botched. But its ordinary rom-com trappings may also be to blame 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z

Because whatever you say about this year’s election coverage, it killed at the box office. Can the Media Recover From This Election? 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z

Teen movies in general are no longer a box office draw. Back from the dead: is the slasher movie set to make a killing? 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z

Her last movie, wartime survival tale Unbroken, did over $100m at the US box office and won awards. Here's looking at me: Does Angelina Jolie’s By the Sea qualify for Hollywood’s Hall of Vain? 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z

WarnerMedia will be looking closely at "theatrical box office as well as how many people watch the movies on HBO Max" before determining if and how the strategy might continue in 2022. Nolan "glad" "Tenet" isn’t a part of HBO Max shift, but studio says "Tenet" Box Office led to it 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z

A large portion of his wealth is down to a lucrative back-end deal that sees him earning up to 15% of the box office from his films. Dwayne Johnson named highest earning male actor of the year 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z

Ms. Smith said the problem was with film company executives who failed to see women as viable directors on high-profile, big-budget films — particularly action films, which tend to do best at the box office. How 3 Women Broke Through as Filmmakers 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z

"JFK" took in more than $205 million at the box office, nearly two-thirds of that overseas, and has since raked in untold millions more in television royalties, pay-per-view, and videocassette and DVD rentals. 50 years on, finding profit in `truth' on JFK case 2013-05-11T16:07:15Z

It was not a hit with the critics and bombed at the box office. First trailer for Danny Boyle's Oscar-tipped Steve Jobs biopic arrives 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z

Still, fueled by "Suicide Squad" and "Sausage Party," the box office was up more than 22 percent over the same weekend last year, according to comScore. 'Ben-Hur' crashes, 'Suicide Squad' stays on top for 3rd week 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z

The overall box office this weekend is not expected to pass $65 million, and the top 12 films will gross less than $50 million. Box Office disaster: Lackluster releases, Mayweather-McGregor, Hurricane Harvey create slowest weekend in over 15 years 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z

Russia became the ninth-largest foreign box office market, according to the Motion Picture Association. In Echo of Soviet Era, Russia’s Movie Theaters Turn to Pirate Screenings 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z

It did better at the box office, grossing $167 million worldwide. Racial barriers still hold back Hollywood's black talent 2014-02-26T01:14:44Z

"I've learned ... that if you gauge your self-worth at the box office, you will be a very sorry person," she said. Warm welcome at Cannes for Gibson's "The Beaver" 2011-05-17T12:40:38Z

Ultimately, Block said moviegoers will vote at the box office with their dollars. Movie audiences find anti-Obama doc '2016' 2012-08-31T16:31:05Z

Fresh off their big bow at the box office earlier this year, the Minions are showing off their competitive streaks in a new mini-movie. Watch Minions Duke it Out in Mini-Movie 'The Competition' 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z

Fast and Furious 6," which made $500 million at the box office in less than two weeks, and "G.I. 'Iron Man' Robert Downey Jr. leads Forbes' highest-paid actors 2013-07-16T23:39:48Z

Could “Mistress America,” the latest from Noah Baumbach, a beloved director whose films don’t tend to sell many tickets, be a breakout at the indie box office? Sundance 2015: Ryan Reynolds and Noah Baumbach Draw Mixed Verdicts 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z

While the critical reaction wasn't completely dismal, the box office was lackluster. 15 summer "blockbusters" that completely tanked at the box office 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z

Though I'm never quite sure what that term means, the industry bible suggests that Gondry's film could be a surprise big hit at the box office. The Green Hornet looks pretty Kick-Ass 2010-12-23T14:24:11Z

Films Don’t Breathe and Suicide Squad, which dominated the late summer box office, moved to third and fourth place this weekend, with $8.2 million and $5.6 million, respectively. 'Sully' Soars to the Top of the Weekend Box Office With $35.5 Million 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z

As US box office revenue slumps and international markets open up, Phil Hoad explores how the American cinema system is adapting to survive in the first of our new weekly series, After Hollywood. Close-up: Vote Matt Damon 2011-08-11T16:45:26Z

But its multi-million dollar box office haul was atypical in a week where new releases performed below expectations. Meatballs movie tops US box office 2013-09-30T08:36:27Z

Getting “The Nutcracker” back onstage, though necessary for the financial well being of the company — in a typical year it brings in about 45 percent of City Ballet’s box office revenue — has not been easy. This Year’s ‘Nutcracker’ Kids: Taller, Older and Savoring It All 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z

“These days, being a star like Kate is not necessarily measured in box office,” said Laura Brown, Bazaar’s executive editor, who orchestrated Ms. Hudson’s star turn in the magazine’s December issue. Her Films May Flop, but Kate Hudson Remains a Fashion Star 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z

Marshall also directed the fourth episode in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise: a scurvy snooze, to be sure, but a billion-dollar grosser at the worldwide box office. REVIEW: 'Into the Woods': A Disney Musical for Adults of All Ages 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z

You can be the judge–but it’s worth noting that several of these movies are some of the worst to ever hit the box office. “Guys don’t iron other guys’ underwear”: When characters in movies pretend to be gay 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z

The war drama is setting box office records, pulling in an estimated $200.1 million in the U.S. and Canada since its limited release on Christmas Day. Oscars 2015: How are best picture nominees faring at the box office? 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z

True Grit has been nominated for eight Baftas and 10 Oscars, but has also been going great guns at the box office. Cowboy revival 2011-02-11T13:33:13Z

So yes, comparisons with Stallone and “Rambo” are in order, but it’s worth pointing out the differences at the box office. The Trump effect on China's box office 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z

Instead of a salary, the cast was offered a cut of the box office. Broadway Musicals, Big Draw in Brazil for a Decade, Lose Their Audience 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z

The "Lion King" surged past "Phantom" after netting over $2 million at the box office for the week ending Sunday, while "Phantom" pulled in about $1.2 million. 'Lion King' is Broadway's all-time box office king 2012-04-09T16:24:11Z

Experts are now predicting that the nation will boast the world’s biggest box office, overtaking North America, in just three years. Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation bows to new Chinese record 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z

Point the way to seats, restrooms, box offices and exits. Nice Work if You Can Get It: Being a Volunteer Usher on Broadway 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z

If Marvel can turn Thor, a Viking with a magic hammer who travels by rainbow, into a box office hit, what’s the holdup at Warner, which has all of DC Comics at its disposal? Storming the Box Office in His Jammies 2011-06-11T02:12:16Z

Buy tickets online at FathomEvents or at participating theater box offices. Five ways to celebrate Betty White's 100th birthday, from catching a new film to eating cheesecake 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z

“Coco” joined “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” “Fate of the Furious” and “Split” as 2017 titles to top the domestic box office for three weekends in a row. Box Office: 'Coco' Wins as 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Waits in the Win 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z

Continuing to perform well at the specialty box office were “Brooklyn,” a period romance from Fox Searchlight, and the newspaper drama “Spotlight.” 'Love the Coopers' Beats Expectations, but James Bond and Charlie Brown Win the Box Office 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z

The forecast for brighter skies in this French Riviera town was underpinned by a strong global box office and feelings that players were back to basics in the independent film business. Cannes film market enthusiasm tempered by caution 2010-05-18T10:36:00Z

Disney’s animated feature , the top-grossing movie of 1994, roared back into theaters 17 years later, in a 3-D version, to become the mane event at the North American box office, according to early studio estimates. Box Office: 'The Lion King' Roars, 'Straw Dogs' Whimpers 2011-10-17T18:00:00Z

Fresh off several Oscar nominations, Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” will likely rise to the top of the box office over the busy Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend. 'American Sniper' poised to pull in $50 million over four-day weekend 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z

It was enough to win the top spot at the box office, however. ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ is No. 1, but it’s no winner 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z

The Arts Council claims it is reducing support because the company’s business plan is insufficient and because box office revenues aren’t keeping up. In Britain, Opera Season Opens With ‘Otello’ and ‘William Tell’ 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z

They gave "Fifty Shades" a C+, an unusually poor score for a movie that storms the box office. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and the dawn of movie hate-watching 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z

Emelson said the box office staff are contacting patrons and offering gift certificates and ticket exchanges as well as refunds. How the monster storm meant millions in lost revenue for D.C. arts 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z

Crazy Rich Asians, which made $238m at the box office, is credited with uncovering a new target audience. Crazy Rich Asians co-writer quits after being offered eighth of writer's salary 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z

It’s also a film that only spent one weekend at #1 in the domestic box office, getting sandwiched between Iron Man 3 weeks and Fast and Furious 6 weeks. The Worst Summer Movie Season Since 1997 Wasn't Actually That Bad 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

“If ‘Go’ had been a huge box office success, I would have had tons of opportunities, I imagine.” Television: Timothy Olyphant in Elmore Leonard?s ?Justified? on FX 2012-01-05T12:00:00Z

They tend to dip from a pool of male directors, for whom box office failure seems to mean something different from what it does to their female counterparts. For Women, Sundance Is Sunnier Than Hollywood 2011-01-21T21:30:03Z

Other films to grace the latest box office top 10 included the remake of horror flick Carrie, which slipped to seven in its second week. Frozen dampens Hunger Games' Fire 2013-12-11T11:28:03Z

The Fourth of July was, in fact, the seventh worst Friday this year for box office grosses. Box office: 'Transformers' leads a tepid Fourth of July 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z

In second place at the box office was another new release, “Jupiter Ascending.” 'SpongeBob' washes over 'American Sniper' at Friday box office 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z

Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 at the Fox Theatre box office. Stars to Hold Tribute Concert For Gregg Allman 2013-10-23T14:17:07Z

Four subsequent movies took in more than $650 million at the global box office, after adjusting for inflation. ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Retooled for Nickelodeon 2012-09-26T18:35:17Z

Thanksgiving newcomers “Horrible Bosses 2” and “Penguins of Madagascar” likely will fly behind last weekend’s box office winner, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 1.” 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1' will likely top Thanksgiving weekend 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z

Pictures With the overseas market now accounting for a staggering 70% of the box office, it came as no surprise that James Cameron was planning to shoot Avatars 2 and 3 with Chinese money. Brits in Spandex and girl power: movie trends that will keep us talking in 2013 2013-01-03T16:35:05Z

"Black Panther" and the "Star Wars" films were box office smashes. Before John Boyega became "Star Wars" hero Finn, he was far more revolutionary in "Attack the Block" 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z

“Ishtar” didn’t sink its studio and some critics dug it, but it didn’t take off at the box office and effectively marked the end of her directorial career. The Marvelous Ms. Elaine May 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z

Hou Tao, vice president of entertainment consultancy EntGroup, said Sunday that “Transformers” is on course to beat “Avatar” as the biggest earner at the Chinese box office. ‘Transformers’ could earn record China box office 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z

And many are devoted filmgoers: Latinos had consistently led the box office, reaching 29% of tickets sold, according to the latest Motion Picture Association report on theatergoers. ‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z

It had a run last summer at Ms. Paulus’s theater, the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass., where it broke box office records and received both positive and mixed reviews. Weinstein Parts Ways With Press Agent for 'Finding Neverland' 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z

For discounts, turn up at the box office early; some shows have limited day-of-show tickets at a low rate. London theater, 2013: Not a bargain, but the real deal 2013-05-08T21:15:06Z

On Sunday Hudson County, N.J., residents and members of the military will receive the advance-purchase rate at the box office by presenting a valid ID. Spare Times for Children for Nov. 9-15 2012-11-08T23:27:07Z

“Apollo 13” was the No. 2 film at the box office in 1995. Is it finally game on for video game adaptations? 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z

I wouldn't say it's the most critically acclaimed, but Blade Runner bombed at the box office, not helped by the fact that it was competing with ET – The Extraterrestrial. Which film was the best box-office flop? 2013-01-16T15:00:01Z

She's a great comic actress and that doesn't often get the prize and she's also big box office which is considered "non-U" in awards circles. Top tips 2010-03-05T08:35:00Z

End-of-year press was not kind to the play, and producers are hoping to pump the box office back to a gold standard when Lane returns at the end of the month. Broadway Box Office Rallies In Advance Of Awards Season 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z

Both "Man of Steel" and "Batman v Superman" received tepid reviews from critics but were big successes at the box office. Henry Cavill's manager says new Superman movie in works 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z

The overall box office tumbled compared with last year's. 'Shrek' leads another slow weekend for Hollywood 2010-06-06T16:55:00Z

Last year at Toronto, Ron Howard's racing movie "Rush" earned a fair amount of love from audiences, but its middling box office derailed its Oscar campaign before the season even began. TIFF 2014: Verdict remains out on Downey's 'The Judge' 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z

Early in his career, Mr. Corliss dismissed the box office hit “Star Wars,” stating that “the movie’s ‘legs’ will prove as vulnerable as C-3PO’s.” Richard Corliss, Time magazine film critic, dies at 71 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z

Rentrak also noted this holiday weekend is poised to become the largest on record for the North American box office. 'Star Wars' Sets Christmas Day Box Office Record 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z

Levinsohn told his colleagues that "Pitch Perfect" had performed 192% above regression — a studio predictive tool that factors in historical data, genre and box office to project how many units a film should sell. A word-of-mouth hit? The perfect pitch for 'Pitch Perfect 2' 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z

Hollywood no longer is producing the kind of matinee idols of yore, the ones whose very presence on the big screen could send consumers running to the box office. Why the red carpet is bad for fashion 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z

Of the top 10 films at the American box office last year, a majority were aimed at children or teenagers: four animated movies, “The Karate Kid” and the latest Harry Potter and “Twilight” installments. Critic?s Notebook: A 3-Week World Tour for (but Not Only) Kids 2011-03-03T22:33:01Z

The final film in the Hobbit trilogy made $41.4 million, enough to earn it the number one spot at the box office once again. Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit,' 'Unbroken' Beat 'Into the Woods' 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z

Another weekend release, “Blockers,” secured third place at the box office. Box Office: 'A Quiet Place' sounds off with huge $50 million debut 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z

Mr. Lane is leaving the play in early January and will be replaced by Martin Short, creating a test for the show’s profitability at the box office. 'It's Only a Play' Recoups on Broadway 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z

Apple, which also came top in 2009, capped a decade in which its products appeared in one-third of 334 films that reached number one status at the U.S. box office. Apple deemed top of movie product placement charts 2011-02-22T19:21:38Z

“Max,” another new entry at the box office, came in at No. 4 with $12.2 million. 'Ted 2' falls short of expectations as 'Jurassic World' continues winning streak 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z

‘Hobbit’ Ears and Other Makeup Contenders "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" topped the box office this weekend. The Carpetbagger: 'Hobbit' Ears and Other Makeup Contenders 2012-12-17T16:03:52Z

“A crowded powerhouse of a mid-May weekend benefited from a very diverse lineup of newcomers to appeal to almost every taste and demographic,” Paul Dergarabedian, box office analysis at comScore, said. Box Office: 'Deadpool 2' Propels to $125 Million Opening 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z

The 133-seat venue on Harvard Avenue, just off Pine Street, contains a box office, dressing rooms, a scene shop, costume shop, rehearsal room and other facilities. Balagan Theatre will take over the Erickson 2011-08-24T19:18:03Z

A few weeks hence and “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” would open, making her once again a critical and box office favorite. The guilty pleasure of reading Hollywood memoirs 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z

British Prime Minister David Cameron sparked controversy last week when he suggested that the British movie industry should focus on box office success rather than critical acclaim. UK seeks ways to create own golden age of cinema 2012-01-16T14:38:34Z

Blade Runner was not a box office or critical hit at the time but has gathered plaudits over the years. Ridley Scott to direct new Blade Runner film 2011-08-19T17:16:41Z

Woody Allen’s “Wonder Wheel” arrived to nonexistent fanfare and underwhelming box office returns. ‘Coco’ Tops Box Office Again in Quiet Week 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z

Romance tops Valentine box office The star-laden Valentine's Day has topped the US box office, as the film cashed in on the romantic holiday. 2010-02-15T10:33:00Z

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1” topped the box office this weekend and soared past the $100-million debut of “Transformers: Age of Extinction” to become this year’s biggest opening. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' soars to biggest 2014 debut 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z

Robot drama Chappie made its debut at the top of this week's US box office after an unusually quiet weekend, in which takings were 38% down on the same time last year. American Sniper top 2014 US release 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z

“What we said to the board,” recalled artistic director Ethan McSweeny, “was that this is an existential threat at ASC, with no meaningful financial cushion when we turn off the box office.” Perspective | The virus is already pushing small theaters to the brink. One Shakespeare theater hopes it can make it back. 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z

“Smokey and the Bandit” — with Mr. Reynolds as Bandit, in that black Trans Am — was a genuine blockbuster four years later, finishing second in the year-end box office totals, after “Star Wars.” Burt Reynolds: A Star With the Pedal to the Metal 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z

If "Fist" succeeds or fails, it's on you, whereas the box office take of "John Wick" does not rest entirely on you. "That was an epic moment":"John Wick 4" martial artist on that traffic battle and honoring Bruce Lee 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z

But with a box office draw like Ms. Hathaway and a renowned director like Ms. Taymor involved, it’s no surprise that the play is quickly getting a second life in New York. Anne Hathaway and Julie Taymor Team Up for 'Grounded' 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z

Even stranger, it’s a without one certified box office star. Broadway's Old New Hit: Death of a Salesman 2012-03-27T20:23:55Z

“Black Panther” is an official blockbuster at the box office, and its soundtrack is a hit too, opening at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. ‘Black Panther’ Is No. 1 on the Album Charts, Too 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z

DiCaprio is one of few stars left in the industry whose name carries serious box office clout, but he hasn’t necessarily leveraged that star power to lift up women and minority directors. Does DiCaprio need a career check? Actor called out for not working with women directors 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z

"Clash of the Titans" was the weekend's box office champion with $61.2 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada. Movie ticket sales strong despite price hike 2010-04-06T18:55:00Z

The US had accused China of not complying with its obligations under World Trade Organisation agreements by preventing access to the $2bn-plus Chinese box office. James Bond outflanked by Chinese authorities as Skyfall is censored 2013-01-17T13:16:04Z

And even if those critics are mixed, "Spider-Man" could perform like "Wicked," which received good but not great notices that didn't hurt its blockbuster box office. Troubled 'Spider-Man' is beaten but unbowed 2011-01-24T03:57:33Z

It is set to be released in 2016, nearly 20 years after the original broke box office records for the biggest opening of all time. See the First Photo From 'Independence Day Resurgence' 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z

The film, which many expected would put the onetime superstar back on top, then met with disappointing results at the box office. Is Tom Cruise Still a Movie Star? 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z

Bond's creation has now been given the big screen treatment, and has been a hit at the UK box office. Bond writes new Paddington story 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z

Holiday holdover “Into the Woods” rounded out the top three and crossed the $100-million mark at the domestic box office. Box office: Moviegoers flock to 'Taken 3,' 'Selma' 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

It wouldn't be a surprise for a film that made history in both its box office numbers and for its predominantly black artistic team, in front of the camera as well as behind. “Black Panther” up for best picture: Will Oscars follow Golden Globes’ lead? 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z

Falling not far behind “Child’s Play” on box office charts is another reboot, Disney’s “Aladdin.” Box Office: 'Toy Story 4' dominates with $118 million debut 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z

"It's not just about the box office -- there are many ways to recoup a film," he said. Warm welcome at Cannes for Gibson's "The Beaver" 2011-05-17T12:40:38Z

I like some of the box office behemoths — mostly, I like “Black Panther” — but too many of them were numbingly familiar in every way, narratively, tonally, whatever. The Good, the Bad and ‘Black Panther’ 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

And the nominated show currently doing the best at the box office, “& Juliet,” would welcome a chance to perform before a national audience. Tony Awards Officials Ask Striking Writers to Reconsider Broadcast 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z

This year could be the biggest ever for the international box office, not in earnings but in weight. “Inferno” isn’t a box office disaster: Dan Brown’s overseas hit may be the future of movies, whether we like it or not 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z

"We found no evidence in the data to support the idea that films with women perform any worse at the box office than films without them," he wrote. Female roles 'boost film success' 2014-04-03T10:49:08Z

In the latest weekend box office, the singing ladies of “Pitch Perfect 2” clobbered a classic guy movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road.” 'Pitch Perfect 2' Soundtrack Tops Album Chart 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z

Police unions called for a boycott of The Hateful Eight, and claimed a victory after the film failed to do well at the box office. Tarantino's father to donate to police: 'Quentin's ignorance really upset me' 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z

There were accounts of Stritch barging up to Broadway box offices and asking for a single ticket, somewhere in the back of the orchestra — gratis, of course. Elaine Stritch: All the best lines at this memorial were hers 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z

Her early producer credits include the Coen brothers' western remake "True Grit," which grossed $171 million at the U.S. box office. Five ways Larry Ellison has made his mark on Hollywood (so far) 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z

But box office experts suggest it was the movies themselves — not fears of coronavirus — that stifled ticket sales. 'Onward' Leads Box Office With Ho-Hum $40 Million 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z

China's media regulators expect China will overtake Japan in box office sales by 2015. China's box office hits $1.47 billion in 2010 2011-01-03T19:42:09Z

As of Sunday, the box office is up about 6.2% year-to-date as a slew of anticipated films continue to enter the marketplace. 'Ted 2,' 'Inside Out,' 'Jurassic World' to fight for No. 1 at the box office 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z

The first two films made over $1.1 billion combined at box offices worldwide. "Twilight" fans camp out for days ahead of premiere 2010-06-22T23:49:00Z

Overall, increases in box office receipts are a good thing as far as the health of the movie business goes. 'Inside Out': Is box office facing a wealth-gap problem? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

Back then box office sales were already off by 5% from the previous year, the National Association of Theater Owners reported at the time. "Die Hard" changed action movies in Hollywood – then it became part of the franchise problem 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z

Road House debuted in cinemas in 1989 to poor reviews and disappointing box office returns. Ronda Rousey grapples with Patrick Swayze's role in Road House remake 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z

The universally skewered movie is likewise stumbling at the international box office, where it ignited with a dismal $13.6 million from 38 markets. Box Office: 'Little Women,' 'Uncut Gems' Start Strong as 'Rise of Skywalker' Remains Victorious 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z

Movie box office receipts were declining steeply as television caught on. Terry Robinson, Chiropractor and Fitness Trainer to the Stars, Dies at 98 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z

"This saves the day, at least for now, for the summer box office," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for comScore. 'Wonder Woman' Just Had a Record-Breaking Opening Weekend 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z

The only Oscars contender in the top five, it sold an estimated $9 million in domestic tickets this weekend according to Comscore, which compiles box office data. ‘Birds of Prey’ Stumbles at the Box Office 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z

“We’ll never be No. 1 at the box office,” Hanks said. Who would punch Tom Hanks? 2011-06-26T20:34:00Z

The first movie based on Suzanne Collins’ trilogy burned up the box office to the tune of roughly $400 million domestically this spring. Climax of Hunger Games Trilogy Will Be Split Into Two Movies 2012-07-11T18:24:30Z

While the box office returns are minimal compared to those of Hollywood’s big blockbusters, the sales often met studios’ expectations. NC-17 Rating Wouldn’t Necessarily Spell Financial Doom For Nymphomaniac 2013-11-27T19:00:01Z

It paid off – the film took $385m at the box office and gave the galactic horn to fans and non-fans alike. Star Trek Into Darkness: how it was made, by the people who made it 2013-05-11T05:00:00Z

That is set to more than triple by 2020, putting it on track to overtake cinema box office receipts within a few years. Chinese social media star dreams of movie roles as she struts at Cannes 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z

It is unlikely that most of these movies will mean much to the American box office, which is dominated by industrial product. The Best and Worst of Cannes, Maybe Coming to a Theater Near You 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z

The show's built-in fan base may be enough to sustain life at the box office. Can 'Entourage' make a successful leap to the big screen? 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z

“Leopoldstadt” and “Kimberly Akimbo,” the two shows that took home top Tony Awards last week, saw big bumps at the box office in the days following that ceremony. Tony Awards Give a Box Office Boost to Prize-Winning Shows 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z

We’re not talking about rush tickets, which are discounted seats that may be available at the box office on the day of the show, sometimes only for students with an ID. Cheap Broadway Tickets Can Be a Matter of Luck, Timing and Apps 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z

He has appeared in over 70 movies, with a combined worldwide box office gross of more than $9 billion. Harrison Ford Loves His Craft. ‘1923’ Tested His Limits. 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z

Although it has dominated the box office in recent years, Disney suffered a major setback last month, when its expensive “Solo: A Star Wars Story” crashed and burned. ‘Incredibles 2’ Sells a Record-Setting $180 Million in Tickets 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

The 2014 box office has been down overall, with films experiencing smaller debuts across the board.  'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1' will likely top Thanksgiving weekend 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z

And the only reason that movie ever got made was because Shawn Levy is as big a box office success filmmaker as there is. Zach Braff: "There Are No Great Roles in Film, They’re All Dried Up" 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

In the end, family moviegoers' impulsive charge on the multiplexes might not show up in tracking polls, but they sure show up in the weekend box office. Family flicks firing up summer box office 2010-07-13T05:31:00Z

Or, in percentage terms: The top five this year account for 55% of the top 15’s box office. 'Inside Out': Is box office facing a wealth-gap problem? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

They panned the original version although it still performed well at the box office. Revamped "Spider-Man" musical returns to NY stage 2011-05-13T18:08:49Z

That puts it on track to overtake cinema box office receipts in a few year’s time. China live streaming: Would-be internet stars boost billion-dollar market 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z

Mr. Lucas financed the $58 million movie, which the major studios didn’t want to touch, because of the box office limitations of its mostly African-American cast. | 'Red Tails': ?Red Tails,? George Lucas?s Tale of Tuskegee Airmen - Review 2012-01-19T13:00:00Z

Despite its controversy, Queen & Slim was a success at the box office this weekend. ‘Make films where black characters don’t die’: Queen & Slim sparks debate over ‘trauma porn’ 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z

The box office, Mr. Poland argued, is a “major influencer” in the awards process. ?True Grit? Popularity May Generate Awards as Well as Dollars 2011-01-05T00:04:15Z

“X-Men: First Class” is plenty serious, mostly in its ambitions for world box office domination. | 'X-Men: First Class': Mutants Go Back to Where It All Began 2011-06-02T18:23:02Z

Since kicking off in early May, the summer box office has totaled $2.25 billion, a 19.3 percent downturn from last summer. A summer without swagger for Hollywood 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z

The teen, young male and date-night demographics sought by 50/50, Dream House and What's Your Number? have gone back into hibernation after pouring billions in the summer box office. Box Office: Surprise! Dolphins and Jesus Beat Cancer and Dead Kids 2011-10-02T05:45:00Z

Cirque du Soleil’s first Broadway venture, “Paramour,” is off to an unusually strong start at the box office, drawing large crowds to see this musical-theater-meets-acrobatics spectacle at the cavernous Lyric Theater. Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Paramour’ Has Strong Start in Broadway Grosses 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z

Most nominees for best play also have modest ticket sales, like “Casa Valentina” and “Mothers and Sons,” while a stronger box office draw — the play “The Realistic Joneses” — received no nominations. Tony Nominations Spread Across a Wide Stage 2014-04-29T22:12:26Z

"Ride Along" arrived in first place at the weekend box office. 'Ride Along' rolls into No. 1 spot at box office 2014-01-19T18:36:25Z

International distribution deals are a vital component in financing film, particularly now when international box office earnings routinely trump North American receipts. In the shadows of art, Cannes' market flourishes 2012-05-20T14:46:12Z

The crime thriller “Nightcrawler” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and the horror flick “Ouija” essentially tied for first in a traditionally slow Halloween weekend at the box office. 'Nightcrawler,' 'Ouija' tie for No. 1 in slow Halloween weekend 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z

Obviously, an Oscar nomination, much less a win, won’t help “A Quiet Place” at the box office. Perspective | John Krasinski turned ‘A Quiet Place’ into a surprise hit. So how about an Oscar? 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z

Tickets went on sale Tuesday at the Kennedy Center box office, starting at $300 for the live performance in the center's Opera House and $150 for a simulcast in the center's Eisenhower Theater. Longoria to host Latino inaugural salute to Obama 2013-01-08T23:01:04Z

“A Quiet Place” has become an impressive hit at the box office, proving yet again that, among cinematic genres, horror remains one best appreciated in a theater, in the company of others. Perspective | ‘A Quiet Place’ reminds us of the power possible in silence on screen 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z

Like many adults, he said he finds more of those tales being told on TV these days than in movie theaters where comic book films like "The Avengers" win the box office. Soderbergh says tired of making "important movies" 2012-06-26T12:04:32Z

The movie, which opened a week ago overseas to a strong $100.2 million box office, scored a 64 percent approval rate on U.S. movie review aggregator rottentomatoes.com. "Iron Man 2" lacks a big punch for many critics 2010-05-07T00:26:00Z

And I certainly don’t let considerations of box office or the potential audience appeal of a show influence my opinion. Isherwood and Macaulay Spar Over ?Come Fly Away? 2010-03-31T22:26:00Z

The millions that studios spend on Oscar campaigns are often worth it in the reflected "nominations bump," the extra tickets sold at the box office when films become Oscar nominees. The Carpetbagger: What Helps a Film More: a Globe or an Oscar? 2013-01-15T20:57:49Z

Tetris is the latest, and superficially least likely, game to be cannibalised by the movie industry, following notable box office successes with the likes of Lara Croft, Resident Evil and Hitman. Tetris the movie falls into place 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

The Coen brothers' western remake was a major box office hit but was never much of a contender during awards season. "True Grit," Golden Globes lead Oscar losers 2011-02-28T06:35:18Z

"The Blind Side" earned praise, awards and also has the distinction of becoming the highest-grossing football film and sports drama of all time at the domestic box office. Is "The Blind Side" a lie? Michael Oher's claims of an adoption that never happened, explained 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z

Among nominees for best film drama, Iraq war film "The Hurt Locker," which on Friday was named best film by U.S. broadcast critics, will compete against director James Cameron's box office smash, action-adventure "Avatar." 2010-01-17T17:00:00Z

Alternatively you can inquire at the box office. Nice Work if You Can Get It: Being a Volunteer Usher on Broadway 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z

And no DVDs, which for a decade or so beginning in 1997 buoyed the industry with free money and in some years accounted for bigger profits than the box office did. Hollywood Harakiri: A Bad 2011 for the Movie Business 2012-01-15T18:55:01Z

After Earth, which is based on an original idea by Smith and features the actor alongside his son Jaden, opened in third place at the US box office last weekend with just $27m. Will Smith to move away from blockbusters 2013-06-05T10:25:38Z

The Damon movie did pretty well, improving on the likable star's recent box office lemons. 'Rango' Wins Weekend Box Office, but Hollywood Still Down 2011-03-29T00:45:00Z

However, the strong box office for “Guardians,” which is expected to top $300 million worldwide, hasn’t done much for Imax’s stock. Imax sees success with 'Guardians of the Galaxy' 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z

Older Disney titles like “Mulan” and “Lilo & Stitch” didn’t overwhelm at the box office but have lived on through theme park and merchandising extensions to become crucial properties for the company. Film: Disney Ties Lots of Hopes to Lots of Hair 2010-11-20T19:13:00Z

The village served as District 12 in “The Hunger Games,” the 2012 box office smash. District 12 of ‘The Hunger Games’ is now a historic place 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z

The comedy recouped last fall but saw its box office drop by half after departure of original star Nathan Lane. Broadway Box Office Rallies In Advance Of Awards Season 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z

Obviously any theatre like ours depends a bit on how box office income is generated. Theatres make drama out of a crisis 2013-10-21T08:32:20Z

“It was a wonderful project, and of course it opened very poorly at the box office, but it grew up on home video,” McKean said. WATCH: Michael McKean on how Spinal Tap still goes to 11 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z

“Cowboys & Aliens” took in $174 million at the worldwide box office, but with a reported budget of more than $160 million and poor reviews, it was deemed a disappointment. Jon Favreau Serves Up a Smaller Film, ‘Chef’ 2014-04-25T16:51:47Z

The celebrity red carpet portion of the New York premiere for “Cold Pursuit” was subsequently canceled and the film performed poorly at the box office. Liam Neeson apologizes for revenge remarks: 'I missed the point' 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z

“Chicken & Biscuits,” which was already struggling at the box office when infections hit its company, cited the costs of canceled shows in deciding to close down the production for good. When the Show Doesn’t Go On: Broadway Is Rattled by Covid Cancellations 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z

It’s made $1.19 billion at the box office worldwide…so far. 7 Ways Frozen Has Taken Over Your Life 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

For its part, “Ted 2” will look to capitalize on the July 4 box office and a relatively open few weeks for male-skewing R-rated movies. Box office: 'Inside Out' and 'Jurassic World' run past 'Ted 2' 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z

It's a high-wire-act -- while Comic-Con fans are fairly representative of the summer box office crowd for studios giving sneak peeks of films, they're not representative of your typical broadcast network demographics. Comic-Con match-ups: Who won? 2010-07-26T05:46:00Z

“I know the smells of the Joyce; the security people; the box office people,” she said. The Joyce Theater Names a New Programming Director 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z

Add one more accomplishment to Jurassic World’s long list of broken box office records: It just crossed $1 billion at the international box office. 'Jurassic World 'Passes $1 Billion Internationally 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z

While the positive reviews didn’t lead to box office success, it acted as a calling card for Banderas. Antonio Banderas: five best moments 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z

Both were nominated for best picture Oscars and did well at the box office. Hollywood reflects on race in year of black, civil rights films 2013-08-26T13:14:40Z

And while the Twittersphere is notoriously fickle, that anti-"Entourage" sentiment could affect box office. 'Entourage' bros and their high jinks might not be so welcome anymore 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z

Companies like Disney make huge movies that, at least in the prepandemic years, scooped up huge piles of cash at the box office on their path to streaming. This Year, a Plain Old Ordinary Oscars Was Something to Savor 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z

In Italy, the movie garnered frenzied attention at the box office in the days after its release but was soon banned by an order of the Supreme Court. Cannes honorary award goes to "Last Tango" director 2011-05-11T15:25:52Z

It exceeded all early box office expectations, raking in nearly $25 million opening weekend. Forget superheroes, "Bridesmaids" ruled the decade 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z

“Stargazing is the only reason bonbons like ‘The Tourist’ are made, dreams of box office bonanzas aside,” Manohla Dargis wrote in The New York Times in December. Video: A Master?s Baby Steps 2011-03-19T01:24:54Z

Comscore’s report suggests that the tiny improvements in box office results demonstrate that some appetite for cinemagoing remains, but audiences remain wary while the pandemic retains its grip. Jurassic Park holds off Jaws to claim top spot at US box office 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z

He wasn’t even nominated for his work in box office hits like “Titanic,” “The Departed,” “Inception” and “The Great Gatsby,” or smaller fare like “Revolutionary Road.” Leo’s Oscar isn’t overdue: He hasn’t won before because he didn’t earn it 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z

Lower than expected box office for DC Comics' "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" earlier this spring spurred some speculation that audiences may be tiring of superhero movies. "Captain America: Civil War" star Chris Evans says he isn't worried about superhero fatigue at the cineplex 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z

Now Phillips says a “Joker” sequel is also not in the cards, although the studio might backtrack on that since “Joker” is trending for major box office numbers when it opens next month. Todd Phillips denies "Joker" sequel plans: "We always pitched it as one movie" 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z

There is, of course, more to the movies than the box office, including art, culture, nation and identity. Cannes Rolls Out the Red Carpet (Now With Metal Detectors) 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z

Scarred by a troubled production history, reeling from a disastrous turn at the US box office, The Lone Ranger is already being written off as this year's big summer flop. The Lone Ranger – review 2013-07-10T23:34:53Z

But it remains to be seen how many people will choose to watch them online, and whether it detracts from the box office takings. Curzon launches video on demand service 2010-12-08T09:00:00Z

Even if the box office total hits that forecast, it would be the highest-grossing "Harry Potter" debut and put the movie within striking distance of the biggest opening weekend ever. Final "Harry Potter" wields big wand at box office 2011-07-15T18:21:39Z

The first Avengers film was a huge global hit last year, taking more than a billion dollars at the box office. Avengers sequel casts villain 2013-08-30T09:32:00Z

Overseas, the film is also dominating the box office: It added $68.3 million in its third weekend, making its international total in 90 territories $562.4 million. Box office: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' No. 1 again; 'Hot Pursuit' has soft debut 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z

Still, with the box office curtailed since March, bona fide hits will be few and far between. Yes, There Will Be an Oscar Season. But What Will It Look Like? 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z

Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur failed at the box office, but an animated spin-off could give it a whole new afterlife. 2 Fast 2 Furious 2 Animated: in praise of the cartoon spin-off series 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z

I’m a critic, not an industry analyst, and I wouldn’t dare put money on my own intuitions about what will succeed at the box office. Kenneth Lonergan’s Devastating, Liberating “Manchester by the Sea” 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

Revenge of the Nerds, the next frat movie to hit big at the box office, is similarly icky. Sex, booze and stupidity: fratboys on film, from Animal House to Goat 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z

Though "Selma" was widely perceived as being snubbed during awards season, the Paramount Pictures film has marched onward and upward at the box office. A look at 'Selma' at the box office 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z

“Midway” took the top spot during a quiet weekend at the box office. Top-grossing films for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2019 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z

No reason was given for the play's early closing, but media reports said it was earning only a fraction of its box office potential. Actress Katie Holmes' Broadway show to close 2012-12-28T16:47:29Z

And judging by ”Green Lantern’s” box office, neither does anybody else. Enough, “Spider-Man”: No more origin stories! 2012-07-03T15:10:00Z

The film grossed more than $60 million at the U.S. box office. Studios snap up Sundance favorites, boosting indie film market 2013-01-27T22:56:16Z

No wonder the right-wing is lurching to claim the box office record-breaking success of "Top Gun: Maverick" as a tribute, they say, to "anti-wokeness." No, "Top Gun" isn't an anti-woke success story, but rather a tribute to aging Tom Cruise and balls 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z

This year’s biggest moneymaker in the South Korean box office and that country’s entry for best international feature at the 2022 Oscars, “Escape from Mogadishu,” is a based-on-a-true-story thriller whose pleasures are fraught. ‘Escape From Mogadishu’ Review: Conflict Abroad 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z

That “Midway” topped the box office is largely a product of the humdrum response ticket buyers gave to “Doctor Sleep,” a Stephen King adaptation from Warner Bros. that inadvertently lived up to its own name. ‘Midway’ Is a Surprise Winner at the Box Office 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z

They are also leading the domestic box office, exceeding expectations and collecting $21 million on opening weekend. Box Office: 'Good Boys' Leads Crowded Weekend With $21 Million 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z

Now, attention is turned toward a trio of releases next weekend, as the box office hopes for a shot in the arm from "Despicable Me 3," "Baby Driver," and "The House." Box Office: 'Transformers: The Last Knight' Opens to Franchise Low $69.1 Million 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z

The movie with the highest box office of all time, adjusted for inflation, is still “Gone With the Wind,” released in 1939. What Was, Is and Will Be Popular 2013-09-06T22:52:30Z

His 2000 movie “Bamboozled,” about a frustrated TV performer who angrily turns to stereotypes and blackface and shockingly uncovers a huge audience, was brilliant, but a box office dud. Two noted and nomadic musicals destined for D.C.?

But the movie capital’s focus was on the battle of the box office all-stars — or at least what’s left of them. Sandler Pulls Them In, but Cruise and Diaz Disappoint 2010-06-27T22:32:00Z

"Thor" might seem an unlikely candidate to resuscitate the North American box office. 'Thor' thunders into superhero movie summer 2011-05-03T17:36:52Z

Those are the most recent box office figures made public by the Broadway League. Dispute at ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ Leads to Lawsuit 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z

The box office bump for this year's nine nominees at $88 million was well short of the $198 million pulled down by the 10 nominees between the nominations and the telecast last year. Weinsteins rule Oscars with 'Artist,' 'Iron Lady' 2012-02-27T12:37:09Z

Initially just a resale platform, it has sought to challenge Ticketmaster’s dominance in the so-called primary market — sales directly from a venue’s box office, on behalf of sports teams or performing artists. Barclays Center Drops a New Ticket Vendor for Its Old One: Ticketmaster 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z

Franchise films get most of the investment and take most of the box office. There Is No “Genius of the System” 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z

But scoring a box office smash is easier said than done, and "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich knows it. New playdate, same ol' Woody, Buzz in "Toy Story 3" 2010-06-16T12:36:00Z

“When it comes to the biopic of someone very famous, you are supposedly making a film because you have a big potential audience out there, something that works in terms of box office,” says Woolley. The minefield of fame: how accurate do biopics need to be? 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z

Studios and theaters generally share box office receipts. 'Lone Ranger' ambushed at box office, Disney may face loss 2013-07-04T21:39:15Z

“The Secret in Their Eyes” has ended up being Argentina’s biggest box office success in 35 years and has also been a hit in Spain, another country with a complicated dictatorial past. Origins of Oscar Winner ?The Secret in Their Eyes? 2010-04-14T22:16:00Z

Today's headlines include the weekend box office recap and a deep dive into Comcast as it looks to acquire Time Warner Cable.  'Transformers' far from extinct! Inside Comcast's octopus. 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z

At issue had been who shared how much of the box office revenue and the production costs of the films in which the character appears. Spider-Man Will Remain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z

You have to wear a high-grade mask, too, though if you show up unequipped, the person at the box office will cheerfully hand one over. ‘This Beautiful Future’ Review: Love Glows in War’s Shadow 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z

“Fantasy violence didn’t dominate the box office the way it does now, post George Lucas and Star Wars. The movies took us into outer space and we’re still out there.” Will Hollywood ever end its love affair with guns? 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z

He sued in 2007, claiming he was owed of cut of the box office proceeds from the film version starring Nicolas Cage. NY 'Ghost Rider' lawsuit reinstated 2013-06-11T16:59:15Z

The film has already made $418 million worldwide since its release last Wednesday, according to figures from box office tracking website Box Office Mojo. Chinese epic faces box-office inflation charges 2011-07-06T13:05:18Z

And the market, which generates more than $2 billion annually at box offices according to the Motion Picture Association of America, is expanding. Hollywood hunting for China pot of gold 2012-07-11T03:11:17Z

The fourth installment, Resident Evil: Afterlife, opened to a scrumptious $27.7 million at the North American box office, according to early studio estimates. Box Office: 'Resident Evil' Kills the Competition 2010-09-15T18:45:00Z

Tickets are free and can be reserved at jazz.org or at the box office, with a standby line starting at 6 p.m. Jazz Listings for April 17-22 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z

Maxwell L. Anderson, the director of the Dallas Museum of Art, cautioned in an online forum recently that such a box office view of art patronage threatened to narrow the ambitions of museums. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Is Divided 2012-07-14T00:30:29Z

How well "For Colored Girls" will fare at the box office is anyone's guess. Tyler Perry gets serious with new image, new film 2010-10-26T22:53:00Z

Because the two films earned almost $1 billion at the global box office, simple corporate math demanded a third installment, this time with a trip to the British Museum. Review: Did Anyone Have a Good Time Making 'Night at the Museum 3'? 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

The film, which has skyrocketed to popularity in China — currently the country’s sixth highest-grossing box office entry of all time — is somewhat surprising as the most bankable of Zhang’s career. ‘Full River Red’ Review: A Song Dynasty Blockbuster 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z

The other big debut of the weekend, Tom Cruise's "The Edge of Tomorrow," wasn't so big at all,  with $29.1 in box office receipts and a third-place finish. Bestseller 'The Fault in Our Stars' soars at box office 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

Trevorrow, previously known for the indie film Safety Not Guaranteed, broke box office records this summer with the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park series. Star Wars: Episode IX to be directed by Jurassic World's Colin Trevorrow 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z

True to expectations, “Fifty Shades of Grey” wooed its way to the top of the Friday box office ahead of Valentine’s Day. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trumps 'Kingsman' at Friday box office 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z

Reuters spoke to Pinkett Smith this week about her success at the U.S. box office and her film's catchphrase "black girl magic". A Minute With: Jada Pinkett Smith talks 'black girl magic' 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z

“Our box office goes up every year,” he said, noting that overall industry earnings increased by 4 percent in 2015. ‘Steve Jobs’ and the secular ritual of going to the movies 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z

Some analysts think that will sink lower this year since most nominated films pulled relatively meagre box office. Oscars on edge: in a strange year for Hollywood, anything is up for grabs 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z

On the theater’s front lawn, parked neatly alongside the box office, is a row of five weathered caravans with white wooden sides, each with a little staircase up to its door. A Theater Visionary ‘Nourished by the World’ 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z

Warner Bros., a division of Time Warner Inc. is already an established player in Japan's local-language game and recently saw its animated movie "Gintama" grace the box office top 10 for five weeks. Paramount revives hit film "Ghost" in Japan 2010-06-09T18:40:00Z

It, too, was considered a box office flop, and has not generated any real Oscar buzz, despite Oscar winners Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins in its cast. Why aren't cinephiles taking the Oscar bait? Salon conducted an unscientific survey 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z

Overall, the weekend box office was on par with last year when "The Hunger Games" continued to dominate in its second weekend of release with $58.5 million. 'G.I. Joe' commands No. 1 at box office with $41M 2013-03-31T21:46:04Z

The FDA said box office takings in the first quarter of this year were 16% higher than in the same period in 2009. Cinemas not daunted by World Cup 2010-04-21T12:37:00Z

The 16-screen theater was among the top 10 U.S. box offices for "Avatar" in the opening week. Coming soon to movie theaters: more 3-D screens 2010-03-19T13:52:00Z

The official Xinhua News Agency, citing an independent monitor of box office figures, said Wednesday that it also beat James Cameron's "Titanic" in 3-D, the most popular foreign film in 2012, in Chinese theaters. Low-cost Chinese film sets new record 2013-01-02T12:59:13Z

The Sony film, which has outpaced its predecessors at the box office, continues to resonate with audiences, which have spent around $237 million on it globally. Box Office: 'Mission Impossible -- Fallout' rocketing to $59... 2018-07-29T04:00:00Z

Judging from critical success in their careers, the Chrises have all played an array of roles — from lovable goofballs to cold-hearted menaces — and starred in box office hits and box office flops. The origins and evolution of the ongoing “Best Chris” debate 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z

Or could it be that director David Fincher will succumb to the temptation to dumb down the original source material to create something more generic in the interest of box office success? Could playing the anti-Bond be the best career move Daniel Craig's ever made? 2010-08-04T11:46:00Z

Made for $40m, the film ended up losing $10m at the box office but went on to have a second life on home video and DVD. Arrival director Denis Villeneuve in talks to direct Dune reboot 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” delivered enormous box office returns for Warner in March and then cooled, as poor reviews and word of mouth caught up to it. Making ‘Suicide Squad’ a Smash, Despite Withering Reviews 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z

But "The Impossible"- opening Friday in the U.S. after topping the box office in Spain - is a disaster movie that narrows its focus to one family's survival. Naomi Watts shared 'Impossible' with family 2012-12-21T14:55:09Z

It’s Kent’s first feature since her debut, “The Babadook,” which played at Sundance five years ago and went on to become a critical darling and modest box office hit. ‘Babadook’ director grapples with divisive follow-up 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z

China's most notable entry is Let the Bullets Fly, which last year drove all before it at the country's box office, smashing records. Tribeca film festival pits Vera Farmiga against Ozzy Osbourne 2011-03-15T17:43:36Z

Look for the first chapter of the franchise's two-part "Mockingjay" finale to set fire to the box office in November. 'The Maze Runner': Can it solve the YA puzzle? 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z

Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North American box office. Tom Holland’s latest adventure ‘Uncharted’ tops box office 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z

Also at the specialty box office, Spotlight expanded to 60 locations and earned a solid $1.4 million. James Bond Lives Another Day at Top of Box Office 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z

While not the sole reason, box office does factor heavily upon DVD and BD releases. Blu-ray just gives me the blues 2011-04-13T15:01:07Z

The $5 million horror movie from Universal Pictures became a box office success with more than $250 million globally and became a talking point for modern day race relations in America. 'Wonder Woman' stumbles, 'Get Out' surprises at Oscar nominations 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

Studio profit also was hit by the poor box office performance of "Mars Needs Moms." Disney 2Q profit misses estimates on 'Mars,' quake 2011-05-10T20:45:15Z

The well-reviewed movie pulled in nearly $50 million at the box office, but that was less than what some analysts had expected. DreamWorks Animation launches family-oriented YouTube channel 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z

Little is expected from the box office, which at Weedpatch was a folding table in the gym's lobby. Cornerstone Theater Company gives local flavors to Shakespeare 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z

The Fourth of July box office was down more than 40% compared with last year and summer box office is also down. 'Transformers' wins weak Fourth of July. Moguls head to summer camp. 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z

Total sales for all films ran slightly over $1.4 billion, a 6.6 percent drop from the same weekend last year, according to box office tracker Hollywood.com. Comedy "Identity Thief" back on top of North American box office 2013-02-24T19:44:23Z

On a weekend when "Cinderella" and its old-fashioned storytelling captured the box office, a different tale, about eccentric real estate scion Robert Durst, dominated our consciousness. With 'The Jinx,' a long yet murky tradition of documentary activism 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z

Can opera companies, many of them struggling at the box office, broaden their appeal by cutting without alienating their core audience of connoisseurs, who tend to view such cuts as disfigurements close to vandalism? Could You Shorten That Aria? Opera Weighs Cuts in the Classics 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z

The award comes as a surprise because Wright's movie was generally seen as something of a turkey at the US box office, though it did receive strong reviews. Take that! Twice. Scott Pilgrim Vs the World wins two Satellite awards 2010-12-20T11:29:02Z

The film could become the highest-grossing movie of all time, box office analysts said. Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes $517m as box office records tumble 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z

"Big Hero 6" blew up at the box office. 'Big Hero 6' tops 'Interstellar' at box office 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z

The 35-year-old actor who joined UTA this week was the star of two of last year's biggest films, Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," which grossed $774 million worldwide at the box office, and Warner Bros.' The power of comedy is subplot in agency war 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z

Best Picture nominees, in order of box office: Oscar nominees: by the numbers 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z

Oscar-nominated war film "American Sniper" continued to slay the competition at U.S. and Canadian box offices over the weekend, selling a whopping $64.4 million in tickets, according to studio estimates. Eastwood's 'American Sniper' continues as U.S. box office juggernaut 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z

Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings earned $24.5 million to unseat The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 for the top spot at the American box office, Variety reports. 'Exodus' Dethrones 'Mockingjay' to Win Weekend Box Office 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z

In 2007, two years after Mr. Grey took over, the studio topped the U.S. box office charts with $1.5 billion in domestic revenue. Brad Grey, ‘Sopranos’ producer who led Paramount studios, dies at 59 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z

This new movie received a mixed critical reception in France and was successful at the box office. Movie Review: ‘Little White Lies,’ From Guillaume Canet, With Jean Dujardin 2012-08-23T21:35:51Z

It also lands just as Pixar’s latest film Coco is released in the US, with pundits predicting it to win out at the Thanksgiving box office. John Lasseter taking leave from Pixar, citing 'missteps' and 'unwanted hugs' 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z

It earned respectful reviews but only modest box office. Jon Stewart announces he'll leave 'The Daily Show' this year 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z

Its box office total so far is $49 million in 19 days. Chinese epic faces box-office inflation charges 2011-07-06T13:05:18Z

With a difficult reputation and a string of box office flops to his name, the actor was deemed “unbankable” before director Francis Ford Coppola took a gamble on him. The 10 best actor transformations 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z

“The Sixth Sense” was a surprise box office phenomenon, earning over $600 million en route to six Oscar nominations. The problem with how “Split” handles sexual abuse: Surviving rape doesn’t always make you stronger 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z

It has collected $13.4 million at the domestic box office since its release in November. Tarnished Golden Globes Return to TV, and Hollywood Plays Along 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z

All figures are for global box office revenue, adjusted for inflation. James Bond: Cars, catchphrases and kisses 2012-10-25T07:05:41Z

The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug has spent a third week on top of the US box office despite festive competition from The Wolf Of Wall Street. Hobbit beats Wolf at US Box Office 2013-12-30T08:55:13Z

Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3 will pass $400m at the box office on Monday or Tuesday through Buena Vista to add another string to its polished bow. Man of Steel takes off – but will World War Z bring him back to Earth? 2013-06-17T12:57:47Z

The “holiday economy versus public safety” dilemma faced by the populist mayor in Jaws – which found itself top of the US box office in the summer – feels uncomfortably familiar. From The Sopranos to Twin Peaks: the best TV isn’t timeless – it’s prescient 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z

Sam Raimi’s earned $80.3 million at the North American box office, according to the preliminary estimate of its relieved sponsors at Disney. Oz Reaps a Wizardly Weekend 2013-03-10T21:58:46Z

“Toy Story 3,” directed by Lee Unkrich, becomes the third movie to open to more than $100 million at the domestic box office so far this year. ?Toy Story 3? Breaks a Pixar Record as No. 1 Film 2010-06-21T00:29:00Z

Early box office grosses and attendance were encouragingly robust. Broadway Bets Big on a Spring Rebound. Will the Virus Cooperate? 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z

The film wasn’t screened for review by critics but it cracked the top 10 in the weekend box office, just behind “The Northman,” which I personally preferred as an outdoor adventure. ‘Family Camp’ Review: Born to Be Mild 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z

Johnny Depp has had a tough go of it at the box office over the last few years, misfiring with “The Lone Ranger,” “Transcendence” and “Mortdecai.” CinemaCon: The five biggest winners from Warner Bros.' packed slate 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z

He devised an innovative plan to outsmart rival exhibitors and maximise his box office takings. Bradford: city of Bollywood dreams 2013-05-17T12:04:43Z

But not all box office increases are created equal. 'Inside Out': Is box office facing a wealth-gap problem? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z

"Chicago" cleaned up at the Oscars that year, winning six awards, but don't expect "Les Mis" to do as well; though popular at the box office, it's drawn mixed reviews from audiences and critics. Oscar countdown "Les Miserables" 2013-02-18T19:31:05Z

"Rogue One" arrives in cinemas a year after box office hit "The Force Awakens," which kicked off the franchise's latest trilogy. Awaiting new release, 'Star Wars' fans battle it out in costume contest 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z

“The Continent,” the directorial debut of Chinese writer and race car driver Han Han, took pole position at the mainland box office last week, earning $48.5 million. Local films clean up at China box office as imports shut out 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z

Ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada dropped 5% to $10.4 billion last year after a string of box office duds produced one of its worst summer seasons in years. China growth drives record year at box office for Hollywood 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z

The same three holdovers topped the box office again this weekend over what proved to be a very scary Halloween for new releases. Our Brand Is Crisis Gives Sandra Bullock Worst Opening Weekend 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z

After all, $1.3 billion in box office is a lot of ice. Review: ‘Frozen’ Hits Broadway With a Little Magic and Some Icy Patches 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z

Ted, his big-screen directorial debut about a debauched talking teddy bear, has topped the box office charts on both sides of the Atlantic. MacFarlane croons Broadway tunes 2012-08-28T08:24:20Z

At the box office, the first two "Despicable Me" movies grossed more than $1.5 billion combined worldwide.  Minions take over Amazon boxes in deal with Universal, Illumination 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z

“Frozen 2” has been a huge box office hit so far; could there be another snow-themed opera on the way? A Master of Winter Writes His First Opera: ‘The Snow Queen’ 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

The 2013 box office, such as it is, was stoked largely by movies released late last year. Oz Reaps a Wizardly Weekend 2013-03-10T21:58:46Z

The writer is Frank Capra, three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker and truly the first "star" director -- his name above the title guaranteed box office business. Blogging "City Island": Anatomy of an indie breakout 2010-04-26T12:30:00Z

Of this year’s nine Best Picture nominees, only four — , American Hustle, and — earned more than $50 million at the domestic box office; and only was a popular smash. Oscars 2014: Why 12 Years a Slave Will Win Best Picture 2014-02-28T19:29:55Z

Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records with an estimated $517m in worldwide ticket sales up until Sunday, a staggering debut that re-established the celebrated space saga as a global phenomenon under Disney. Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes $517m as box office records tumble 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z

Kevin Feige, the Marvel boss who has overseen 10 consecutive box office blockbusters, including Avengers Assemble and Guardians of the Galaxy, will be involved in all future creative decisions about Spider-Man. Spider-Man swings into Marvel films 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z

It's topped the US box office for the past fortnight, been hailed as the film that defines the decade, and is a shoo-in for Oscar nods. Privacy settings engaged 2010-10-14T21:00:00Z

Even if “Guardians of the Galaxy” had been included this year, the nod wouldn’t have made much of a dent in its astonishing $770 million take at the box office. It’s become too facile to pit big summer movies against integrity-filled indies 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z

Snowden opened in the US a week and a half ago, to mixed reviews and slightly disappointing box office returns, taking $8m on its first weekend of release. Snowden movie 'preposterous', says former NSA deputy director 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z

The studio’s horror reboot “Rings” took the top spot at the box office on Friday, grossing $5.6 million. 'Rings' takes top spot at Friday box office, with 'Split' a close second 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z

But similar movies — ones aimed at older, more cultured ticket buyers that have nothing to with superheroes — have been struggling at the box office, in part because of the lingering coronavirus pandemic. Who Is Austin Butler and What Does He Want? 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z

"Billy Jack" initially flopped at the box office, but generated an underground following and became a substantial commercial success and inspiration to independent filmmakers. 'Billy Jack' creator Tom Laughlin dead at age 82 2013-12-16T05:34:02Z

The film is nominated for six Academy Awards, including best picture, and is a box office hit. Group says 'American Sniper' film spurs threats against Muslims 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z

Following a dismal summer box office that plunged 14.6% from last summer to $3.8 billion, “It” serves in part as the pick-me-up the industry was desperately craving. Box office: Stephen King's 'It' smashes records with massive $117 million opening 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z

Though Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 was top-billed for box office purposes, two 20th century works were the real attractions. L.A. Chamber Orchestra brings Peter Oundjian back to the stand 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z

The $29 for 29 tickets, with a limit of two per customer, are for typically better seats spread throughout the house and can be picked up at the box office the day of the performance. Lincoln Center Works to Attract a Younger Audience 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z

The film presents a “what would you do?” situation in a way that appealed to a global audience and helped solidify Ms. Moore’s box office appeal at the time. ArtsBeat: Big Cash and a Few ‘Cheap Thrills’ 2014-03-26T21:14:14Z

For the record, the mega-hit is “Miss Saigon,” which broke West End box office records when its tickets first went on sale, and it will doubtless be raking in money in other currencies. London Theater Journal: Two Wars, With Song and Sentiment 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z

The list of 10 also included “Deadpool,” which was a huge hit at the box office but not so much among prize-givers. ‘Deadpool’ Makes the Producers Guild List of Nominees 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z

It was clear from the line at the box office Thursday afternoon that business was booming. With new precautions after accident, 'Spider-Man' swings back onto Broadway and lands smoothly 2010-12-24T10:50:00Z

The Film Bureau, however, said the Chinese box office is still developing and urged local directors to improve the quality of their work. 2010 Chinese box office surges to $1.5 billion 2011-01-10T09:46:04Z

But it was an excellent weekend for Hollywood, with box office up 16.9 percent over the same weekend last year. In 2nd week, 'Frozen' tops box office with $31.6M 2013-12-09T13:59:16Z

Those are for the movie books, for the pundits who reduce movies to such sociological oxymorons as “collective imagination,” the cultural counterparts to industry analysts who talk only about box office. What the Seven “Star Wars” Films Reveal About George Lucas 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z

In the past year alone, Avatar, Transformers 2 and Roland Emmerich's 2012 all broke the country's box office record, though homegrown movies such as propaganda epic The Founding of a Republic have also performed superbly. Website launch signals new appetite for exposure within Chinese film industry 2010-03-30T10:28:00Z

Nominated for 10 Oscars – admittedly trailing by two nominations behind The King's Speech – it has already done excellent business at the US box office. New True Grit owes nothing to John Wayne, say directors 2011-02-10T19:39:35Z

And so, after shelling out nearly $100 million on the project, Lucas was sitting in his office in his flannel shirt dreaming of what his final blockbuster might rake in at the box office. George Lucas Is Ready to Roll the Credits 2012-01-17T16:33:29Z

The Christmas weekend box office continued strong Friday with "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," "Into the Woods" and "Unbroken" leading the way. Box office: 'Hobbit,' 'Woods,' 'Unbroken' continue to sell tickets 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z

The movie has just crossed a billion-dollar box office within less than a month of release and it's a cultural hit regardless of age, gender and race. Mattel selling a Weird Barbie doll is antithetical to the whole Weird Barbie aesthetic 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z

Mr. Berlanti is keenly aware that the most important test facing “Love, Simon” is at the box office. A Romantic Comedy About a Gay Teenager? What Took So Long? 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z

Whether it’s a source of simplistic scares or something richer, breastfeeding is being used to create viral horror moments, and, in the case of “Barbarian” and its $45 million box office take, cash cows. Modern Body Horror Is Turning Breastfeeding Into an Act of Terror 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z

Last weekend, Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" — a space opera based on an obscure comic book — topped the box office with $94 million. Menahem Golan dies: Producer's B-movie legacy now dominates 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

"That is a huge number," said Jeff Bock, a box office analyst at Exhibitor Relations. Sony's 'The Interview' makes $18 million in opening weekend 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z

Short-term success, whether at the box office or in awards, isn’t a mark of this imprint—but it symbolizes it. The Authentically Pleasurable Nonsense of Predicting Oscar Nominations 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z

Brooks' shows generated $79.9 million in box office revenue, which falls just behind the Stones because of the drastic difference in average ticket prices. Rolling Stones lead a record midyear concert revenue report for 2015 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z

The domestic box office so far this year has earned $7.9 billion. Box Office: 'Mother!' Crumbles With $7.5 Million, 'It' Repeats No. 1 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z

Not bad for a movie that stalled at the box office last month. Golden Globes’ Biggest Snubs: ‘Widows’ and ‘First Man’ Take Hits 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z

The Last Jedi, the latest instalment in the Star Wars franchise, rocketed to a debut of $220m at the North American box office, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Star Wars: The Last Jedi scores second-biggest film opening ever 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z

Released just a few weeks after Sept. 11, the movie took in little more than $45 million at the domestic box office. ‘Zoolander 2’ Creates a Model-Slash-Juggernaut 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z

Murray’s catchphrase, “Get over it!” was embraced by critics and viewers, but a box office hit this was not. “It’s like looking in a mirror — a pretty funny mirror”: I was Bill Murray’s stand-in 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

Mr. Zacek, who is 72, disagreed at times with Victory Gardens board members, who wanted more box office hits as the theater budget tightened and deficits accumulated. Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago in New Era With Chay Yew 2012-11-21T23:12:32Z

Until now he had made only one other film, “The Way of the Gun,” which came out in 2000 and, despite some good reviews, fizzled at the box office. Tom Cruise as Lee Child’s Fictional Hero in ‘Jack Reacher’ 2012-12-07T13:00:00Z

Frozen's climb up the UK box office chart came at the expense of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which fell one place to two on its second weekend in cinemas. Hobbit and Frozen see off Bieber 2014-01-02T11:00:39Z

It has so far grossed $655 million at the global box office, according to Boxoffice.com. 'Guardians of the Galaxy' head to Disney XD TV in animated show 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

Despite being one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, Depp is currently experiencing a trough in box office clout and critical acclaim. Johnny Depp to star in Alice in Wonderland sequel 2013-07-15T13:33:00Z

Tarantino’s new film may yet suffer at the box office for entirely different reasons, however. Quentin Tarantino accuses Chicago police of 'institutional racism' 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z

Captain America continues to vanquish box office foes, triumphing in ticket sales for the third consecutive week and dominating over megastar Johnny Depp's new movie. 'Capt. America' tops box office for third week 2014-04-21T13:34:11Z

It’s an index of this event’s significance to a filmmaker like Ms. Ade, whose importance isn’t measured in box office numbers, that she powered ahead to finish the movie by the festival’s deadline. The Director of ‘Toni Erdmann’ Savors Her Moment at Cannes 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z

Let's see how it does at the box office first. Has Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps got its timing wrong? 2010-09-27T10:47:00Z

Superhero epic Captain America: Civil War is on course to post the biggest opening of 2016 at the key US box office next month, according to experts. Captain America: Civil War tipped for year's biggest US opening so far 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z

Mr. Ratner got the bug before he struck it big as the director of the “Rush Hour” franchise, which has earned $849 million at the global box office. Brett Ratner Is Selling His Stuff 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z

The trilogy - "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers" and "Return of the King" - earned $2.9 billion at the worldwide box office and won 17 Academy awards. Comic-Con fans journey to Middle Earth with "Hobbit" 2012-07-15T03:43:45Z

Her humorous speech, which referenced a lack of women nominated in the category and bemoaned that box office flop “Cats” was overlooked entirely, was one of the funniest moments of the night. Rebel Wilson gets ready to host the BAFTA Film Awards 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z

But if you really look at the box office numbers for Q1, it’s a matter of quality vs. quantity, and the former’s winning out. Our Winter of Discontent: Where Have All the Quality Blockbusters Gone? 2014-02-19T20:36:56Z

The sequel would go on to rake in $1.45 billion at the global box office. "Strange World" is a box office flop, but not for the reasons the right is claiming? 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z

Cameron's first film with Fox was Aliens in 1985; he also worked for Fox on Titanic, which held the box office record before Avatar. Avatar 2 and 3 to return James Cameron to Pandora 2010-10-27T13:52:00Z

A bounty of Tony Award nominations helped give “Fun Home” its biggest week at the Broadway box office to date. Tony Nominations Help 'Fun Home,' 'Something Rotten!' at Box Office 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z

Yet with the film about to open at the box office, Yahia is being rolled out once again for another round of interviews, and the British press are once again lapping up this "true story". The tangled tale behind The Devil's Double 2011-08-13T10:00:01Z

Toy Story 4 is due for release on 21 Jun 2019, nine years after Toy Story 3, which remains the fifth highest grossing animated film of all time at the US box office. Toy Story 4 trailer: first teaser for new film released 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z

The rush to cash in on the box office fortunes of “Love Actually” went in two directions. Moms deserve better than this: The shameless pandering of “Mother’s Day” is an argument for the death of “hyperlink” films 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z

There was no doubt which film would be the last one standing in the battle for the Friday box office. 'Mockingjay — Part 1' unexpectedly slow at Friday domestic box office 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z

The franchise picked itself up with Fast & Furious in 2009 and ended up grossing $363m worldwide – considerably higher than the box office for the first two and far more than Tokyo Drift. Fast & Furious 6 races ahead as The Hangover Part III crashes and burns 2013-05-27T13:27:32Z

Or in some extremely rare cases, there’s a belief that a play can win the one prize that can still generate business at the box office: the Tony Award. Perspective | As tourist-friendly musicals take over, Broadway no longer belongs to playwrights 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z

New Line and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film could dominate the box office for a third weekend in a row, pulling in up to $25 million, according to people who have seen pre-release audience surveys. Holiday films will likely stay strong in new year 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z

The summer season, which runs from early May through Labor Day, typically accounts for 40 percent of annual box office receipts. ?Iron Man 2? Kicks Off Hollywood?s Summer Season 2010-05-09T21:54:00Z

Excluded was the revival of “Funny Girl” which fared poorly with critics, but has been doing fine at the box office. ‘A Strange Loop’ Nominated for 11 Tonys as Broadway Lauds Comeback 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z

It’s also savvy business, given the primacy of the international box office. Rogue One Rewinds-and Rewrites-the Star Wars Legacy 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z

While that’s slightly lower than the start of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the first installment in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series, it was easily enough to dominate the weekend box office. Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts 2' charms with $62 million debut 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z

Following in the footsteps of the female-fronted franchise relaunch The Force Awakens, Rogue One was also a big hit, making over $1bn at the worldwide box office, with Felicity Jones in the lead. Female film protagonists reached all-time high in 2016, study shows 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z

This past weekend, ticket sales in the United States and Canada, the world’s biggest box office market, rose 1.2 percent from a week earlier to $100.7 million, according to measurement firm Comscore. 'Mulan' goes on, Bond waits as Hollywood tracks virus spread 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z

Alas, at the time of this writing it seems destined to be written off as a failure because of its poor standing among critics and consequently likely underperformance at the box office. In defense of "Men in Black: International" 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z

Speaking of lucrative repeats, Warners last year used a second consecutive victory in the summer market-share competition as foundation for its repeat victory in annual box office. Sequels, reboots bring sizzle to summer box office 2010-03-12T04:49:00Z

And the awards often mean money at the box office. 2017 Tony Nominations: What to Watch For 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z

"One topic we discuss is talent, what talent draws at the box office and what you pay for it." Cannes film market enthusiasm tempered by caution 2010-05-18T10:36:00Z

The film was primarily designed with the overseas box office in mind. Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea’ Scares Off ‘Jack Reacher’ at Domestic Box Office 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z

Around 100 people were waiting in line when the box office opened on Sunday, and they were met with gifts of either CDs of historic performances, opera-themed bookmarks or opera-themed journals. Met’s Labor Woes Divide Opera Fans as Well as Participants 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z

“Aladdin” is one of Disney’s big summer tentpole releases, and more pressure has been added to the film in the wake of the middling critical response and box office for Tim Burton’s “Dumbo.” "Aladdin" footage of Will Smith’s singing Genie divides CinemaCon: "It is pure nightmare fuel" 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z

Powered in part by the staggering advances in computer-graphic imagery, effects-driven movies of all types have escaped the genre ghetto and outpaced the more human-scale character studies at the box office. Disaster Films Plague the Box Office 2013-07-19T18:26:49Z

Industry estimates predict a hefty North American box office opening weekend of $65-75 million for the picture, directed by Sam Raimi. New films test if Land of Oz still paved with gold 2013-03-07T16:56:33Z

“Obviously, people are much more aware and careful when they attend these events, especially directly after it happens,” said Jeff Bock, the senior box office analyst at Exhibitor Relations. Analysis | Terrorists target concerts and movies, but that won’t stop us from going 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

Find an affiliate hotel by looking on the event’s website or by calling the venue’s box office. How to Make the Most of a Sports-Centered Trip 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z

But it did not win the prize with the most box office value, best musical, and never fully found its footing before shutting down with the rest of the industry because of the coronavirus pandemic. ‘Jagged Little Pill’ to Close on Broadway, Citing Omicron 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z

The film, about an adorable yet clumsy pooch, debuted in theaters last month but stumbled at box offices. "Marmaduke" has dog groups prepping for dumped Danes 2010-07-06T21:21:00Z

Since making “Super,” I am often reminded that the movie didn’t exactly set the box office on fire. Does indie film have a future? Blockbuster culture, critics, social media and the next Philip Seymour Hoffman 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z

The Anthem, on the other hand, will boast a large, free-standing box office on the waterfront, as well as a marquee. The latest trick to making new developments cool: Just add rock-and-roll 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z

It's remained in the top 10 at the domestic box office since its release in mid-March.  'Cinderella' crosses $500-million mark worldwide 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z

Last weekend, the toon stormed the international box office, grossing $55 million, the best opening of any film this year, anywhere. Animated 'Rio' eyeing weekend win, 'Scream 4' strong 2011-04-15T19:23:58Z

The third film in Paramount Pictures' low-budget fright franchise, which was No. 1 at the box office, had the biggest debut ever for a horror movie, according to Sunday studio estimates. `Paranormal 3' scares up record $54 million debut 2011-10-24T15:29:38Z

The Facebook story "The Social Network" is still No. 1 at the box office, taking in $15.5 million in its second weekend. 'Social Network' stays on top with $15.5M weekend 2010-10-11T20:48:00Z

Box office report Weekend box office: Cowboys and Smurfs Conspiracy theories which suggested the Smurfs are Satanists, Klansmen or Nazis didn't keep kids from movie theaters. Weekend box office: Cowboys and Smurfs 2011-08-01T12:40:00Z

The thriller pushed Suicide Squad, which took in $12.1 million this week, to second place at the box office. 'Don't Breathe' Dominates Late Summer Box Office With $26.1 Million 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z

The most recent film, released in May, was one of this year's biggest box office hits. 'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker dies in car crash -publicist 2013-12-05T18:11:09Z

And Sherlock Holmes handed Ritchie, once known mainly as Mr. Madonna, his first real hit; the director's five previous features have taken in a total of about $40 million at the North American box office. 2010-01-08T21:05:00Z

A little over halfway through 2022, the year in movies has already been intriguing, with one of the best-reviewed releases so far topping the box office. The Best Films of 2022, So Far 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z

Wilder was a last-minute fill-in as the "Waco Kid" in Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" in 1974, and with Brooks wrote the screenplay for "Young Frankenstein" released later that year, also to big box office returns. Gene Wilder, star of 'Willy Wonka,' 'Blazing Saddles,' dead at 83 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z

Stone enjoyed the best opening weekend of his career – remember this is a quiet time of year at the box office – and could land a screenplay nomination or three. Has Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps got its timing wrong? 2010-09-27T10:47:00Z

Los Angeles film studio Universal Pictures witnessed a 15% drop in revenue to $1.2 billion because of lower box office results. Comcast's big gain in Internet service users fuels 50% profit increase 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

It doesn’t always work, as Universal discovered in April when its prequel-of-sorts The Huntsman: Winter’s War, bombed at the box office following derisive reviews. Twist in the tale: super-spinoffs start to replace film remakes and sequels 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z

The film, released by Fox Searchlight, almost immediately proved its box office might: In its first week, the film brought in $800,000 on just four theaters. Oscars 2015: How best picture nominees rank at the box office 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z

“Dolphin Tale 2” may splash ahead of thriller “No Good Deed” and four-time box office winner “Guardians of the Galaxy” this weekend. 'Dolphin Tale 2' to top 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' thriller 'No Good Deed' 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z

It follows Madonna's first feature, 2008's "Filth and Wisdom," which performed poorly at the box office. Madonna to critics: review my movie, not me 2011-09-12T22:31:14Z

Sony Pictures Entertainment rode the box office performance of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" and "22 Jump Street" to a profitable fiscal first quarter. Sony Pictures rides 'Spider-Man' to strong fiscal first quarter 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z

"Skyfall," the 23rd film in the series featuring Agent 007, also captured the box office when it first opened on November 2. Bond movie "Skyfall" beats "Lincoln" at box office 2012-12-09T17:54:23Z

This is the second year in a row that the Hunger Games franchise topped the charts at the domestic box office. 'Mockingjay' Tops 'Guardians' to Become Highest-Grossing Film in U.S. Last Year 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z

"Divergent" is expected to sell between $50 million and $68 million worth of tickets at U.S. and Canadian theaters through Sunday, according to pre-opening estimates from Wall Street and box office analysts. 'Divergent' film earns $4.9 million, Lions Gate green lights sequel 2014-03-21T19:02:49Z

The dinosaur flick previously shattered a number of box office records during its opening weekend, with an initial domestic haul of more than $204 million and a global gross of $512 million. 'Jurassic World' Continues Its Box Office Domination 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z

The Metropolitan Opera has set a record for its box office opening day, selling more than $2.6 million worth of single tickets for the new season. Met Opera breaks box office record, topping $2.6M 2010-08-16T23:56:00Z

As this weekend’s only new movie, “Birds of Prey” easily topped box office charts. Box Office: 'Birds of Prey' Disappoints With $33 Million Debut 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z

The first movie was the most successful British comedy of all time, with estimated takings of more than £65m at the box office worldwide. VIDEO: Inbetweeners 2 'could have' funeral 2013-08-22T07:52:32Z

Based on this weekend’s box office returns, which saw The Avengers retaining the number one spot by pummeling the Navy flick, it appears that sentiment is more popular than the movie. Spoiler Alert: Battleship?A Veteran's Dream Movie 2012-05-21T12:31:49Z

Pulp Fiction, which was nominated for seven Oscars and remains Tarantino’s biggest box office hit when receipts are adjusted for inflation, is known for helping to revive the careers of a number of its stars. Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction cast wishlist is leaked online 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z

“It” remains in the top five this weekend, as horror continues to dominate the box office. Box Office: 'Happy Death Day' Crushes 'Blade Runner 2049' With $26.5 Million 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z

This is the third reboot of the franchise since 2002, and the last installment was a box office disappointment. The Short List of Possible Spider-Man Directors Is All Men 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z

China’s cinema industry, the world second-largest by box office takings after the United States, was left reeling by the authorities order for more than 10,000 cinemas to close in January for over three months. China to tighten rules to stop movies from premiering online: sources 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z

Then, in August, financial website Forbes.com declared her the highest paid actress in Hollywood who earned $56 million for two box office hits, football film "The Blind Side" and romantic comedy "The Proposal." Sandra Bullock tops People's "most intriguing" list 2010-12-16T02:24:01Z

Each film was comfortably profitable, with Midnight in Paris taking $173m at the box office. Woody Allen's screen magic outshines shadows in his private life 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z

But the movie disappointed at the box office, perhaps a sign that audiences may not find this particular family’s Shakespearean dysfunction as fascinating as the creators do. The ‘Trust’ Equation: Wealth and Power Equals Misery 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z

Tickets for the premiere, at twice the normal Met prices, disappeared swiftly and were scalped for as much as 30 times their box office price. When Puccini Rode Tall In the Saddle 2010-12-03T19:38:00Z

Its films accounted for 17 percent of China's box office in 2010. Hollywood-China production venture raises $220M 2011-08-22T11:16:04Z

Finding film investors is a tough shot even for a seasoned producer such as Choi, the chief executive of Chungeorahm Film, who made his name in South Korea's film industry with several box office hits. Crowdfunding rescues provocative S.Korean film 2012-10-01T12:59:17Z

“Incredibles 2” had little competition at the domestic box office over the weekend. ‘Incredibles 2’ Sells a Record-Setting $180 Million in Tickets 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

The practical effect of Tuesday’s announcement is that box offices and authorized ticket sellers should now refund or exchange tickets for shows through Sept. 6. Curtains for Broadway: No Shows Until Labor Day, at Least 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z

Obviously, holiday musicals are a feel-good lock for the box office. Perspective | Why is Washington theater so predictable? 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z

Ayako Nemoto, 37, from Tokyo, said she couldn’t get through online, so she called the Barbican 72 times before reaching the box office. Benedict Cumberbatch, a Hamlet Who’s One Hot Ticket in London 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z

Despite the alarming financial statistics on this year’s domestic box office, the 2014 summer movie season isn’t a disaster, it’s data about the future changes in the industry. The Worst Summer Movie Season Since 1997 Wasn't Actually That Bad 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

The Force Awakens early figures might, however, be hampered by its failure to secure a 2015 release date in China, the world’s second largest box office. Star Wars: The Force Awakens smashes tickets sales records 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z

Thanks in large part to Ms. Houston’s brilliant performance of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” for the film, the movie earned $411 million at the global box office. Production of a Lifetime: Whitney Houston and Clive Davis 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z

Indeed, six of this weekend's top 10 films at the box office were targeted squarely at women. Wiig's 'Bridesmaids' Places Second to 'Thor' at Box Office 2011-06-07T16:30:00Z

Any fan will tell you the books get larger and the films get longer but how do they compare in the sales charts and box offices of the UK? Harry Potter and the final chapter: how do the books and films compare? 2011-07-08T17:06:15Z

Tyler Perry's last film, "The Single Moms Club," was an all-around disaster — the film, greeted by scathing reviews, marked his worst showing ever at the box office and even tanked with his core audience. Tyler Perry's flop 'Single Moms Club' retitled for OWN spinoff 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z

But the movie ended up drawing just over half a million dollars at the box office. Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard and the Long History of the Rumor Mill at the Box Office 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z

Last weekend’s box office champion, Universal’s “Abominable,” slid to second place, collecting $12 million for a domestic haul of $37.8 million. Box office: 'Joker' smashes October record with $93.5 million debut 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z

Berenger says that despite its box office failure, the film’s script was “superb,” and he loves it when “Eddie” pops up on cable. ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’ was a massive ‘80s flop. How did it become a beloved cult film? 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z

"Something Borrowed" came in fourth in its box office debut, bringing in just under $14 million over its opening weekend. 'Something Borrowed' sequel tease in movie credits 2011-05-10T01:30:15Z

World’s End, $2.3 million; $21.7 million, third week After a lackluster winter and spring, the summer box office paid off big, but on a bigger investment. Superheroes Rule the Summer, and Riddick Revs the Fall 2013-09-09T01:03:06Z

While the film became a cult hit, its soundtrack composed by R&B legend Curtis Mayfield became even more popular and ultimately outgrossed “Super Fly’s” box office earnings. Box Office: 'Incredibles 2' shatters records with heroic $180... 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

Between the holiday falling on a Friday and the lack of a big event film, opening box office receipts were remarkably thinner than in recent years. Box office: 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' takes Fourth of July 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z

Both executives pointed to strong box office numbers across the board, after a tepid summer and a slow September. Ben Affleck's 'Gone Girl' snatches U.S. box office title 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z

He topped the US box office in September this year as the star of Riddick, his third outing as the convict turned anti-hero of the same name. Vin Diesel will voice Marvel's Groot 2013-12-22T18:17:01Z

In its sixth weekend at the box office, Disney’s “Big Hero 6” stayed strong at No. 3. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' soars again over 5-day weekend 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z

Organizers of the Hong Kong event said Friday that the 83-year-old filmmaker was "instrumental in making Asian cinema the global cinematic and box office force it is today." Chow to receive Asian Film Awards lifetime honor 2011-03-18T13:31:04Z

The percentage of seats filled on Broadway was up last week, but overall box office grosses fell, as some of the industry’s softest shows closed and the survivors reduced prices. Broadway Grosses Fall, but Average Attendance Rises, as Shows Close 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z

There's little question what the dominant emotion at Disney and Pixar will be this weekend as their latest animated offering, "Inside Out," led the Friday box office with a take of $34.2 million. Box office: Disney Pixar feeling joy as 'Inside Out' opens big 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z

The box office hit “Thermae Romae” is a comic romp about a designer of ancient Roman baths who finds a time portal to a contemporary Japanese bathhouse. Japan Cuts Features Melancholy Films at Japan Society 2013-07-13T00:01:00Z

One factor that should be taken into consideration in analyzing modern domestic box office is theater count. 'Jurassic World' opening: How does it compare with other smashes? 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z

Reviews have been mostly negative and the show has struggled at the box office. Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr Announce Split 2013-10-25T19:20:01Z

Horn helped Warner Bros., a division of Time Warner Inc., become the global box office leader for seven years of his 12-year tenure. Ex-Warner Bros. Exec Becomes Disney Studio Chief 2012-05-31T22:36:20Z

The second “Fantastic Beasts” film performed less well than the first at the box office, and a third was delayed, although filming is now expected to begin next spring. Harry Potter’s Sophomore Slump: ‘Cursed Child’ Loses Steam on Broadway 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z

The debate over the rating made headlines and helped push the documentary's U.S. ticket sales to more than $3.2 million - a healthy theatrical box office for a non-fiction film. Making France's "Intouchables" bankable in the U.S. 2012-05-25T20:32:10Z

The Marvel Studios sequel will keep generating hundreds of millions at the North American box office — where its $38.5-million second weekend brought it to a muscular $147 million — and abroad. The Best Man Holiday Gives Thor a Run for Its Millions 2013-11-17T21:02:06Z

The aging nitwits of “Dumb and Dumber To” – a sequel 20 years in the making – defeated the “Big Hero 6” kids to win the weekend box office race. Nostalgia Helps 'Dumb and Dumber To' Top the Box Office 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z

It had to settle for a still sizable $46.8 million debut and second place on the box office chart. Box Office: 'Lego Batman Movie' tops 'Fifty Shades Darker' with $55.6 million 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z

The Hobbit is following in the footsteps of its predecessors — both movies also spent three consecutive weeks as the box office winner — but its numbers aren’t as impressive. Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit' Wins Again 2015-01-04T05:00:00Z

But in smaller numbers, and I don't mean box office. Toronto Film Festival closes with a whimper 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z

Brown also stars in the heist thriller "Takers," which debuted on top of the box office last week. Chris Brown returns to No. 1 spot with 'Deuces' 2010-09-02T21:24:00Z

Last month, Hidden Figures, which celebrates black female Nasa mathematicians, topped the US box office for two weeks. Did #OscarsSoWhite work? Looking beyond Hollywood's diversity drought 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z

"The holiday season is going to be very strong at the box office." 'Shrek' spinoff 'Puss in Boots' tops box office 2011-10-30T21:46:05Z

It went on to win best picture and grossed $138 million at domestic box offices. Sony, Paramount and Weinstein Co. get Oscar boost 2012-01-24T19:51:56Z

From this Friday, Johansson, 32, will be seen fighting her way to further futuristic box office glory from the midst of a vast, glassy pool of water. Scarlett Johansson, charismatic queen of science fiction 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z

Under an expiring agreement, Disney received a small percentage of the box office revenue in return for lending creative assistance on the Holland movies. Did the Marvel Cinematic Universe Just Lose Spider-Man? Fans Reel at Sony-Disney Split 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z

You could see that as a subtle attempt at subversion, but if Dumbo trips over its own ears at the box office, it could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Grounded? How Disney's Dumbo flop could threaten its master plan 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z

Cloud Atlas: how Hollywood failed to put it on the map Bruce Willis wins the battle of the box office beefcakes What are the best and worst films you've seen recently? Close up: are you ready for the Oscars? 2013-02-21T16:24:00Z

“A Quiet Place” continued to make noise at the box office, taking back the top spot from the blockbuster “Rampage” and beating out the new Amy Schumer comedy “I Feel Pretty.” ‘A Quiet Place’ Returns to No. 1 at the Box Office 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z

“The film shows the drawing power of the superhero genre, whether in the live action or animated realm,” box office analyst Paul Dergarbedian said. Box Office: 'Incredibles 2' shatters records with heroic $180... 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

She said that ticket sales were strong but did not know if box office revenue was strong enough to cover the full cost of the Chicago run. ‘Amazing Grace,’ a Faith-Based Musical, Aims at Broadway 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z

But Jurassic World did get some good news this weekend: Its domestic total is now $611.1 million, making it only the fourth film in history to cross $600 million at the domestic box office. Ant-Man Wins Weekend Box Office With $58 Million 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z

Jeff Bock, senior box office analyst at Exhibitor Relations Co., said the film is now projected to total close to $500 million overseas. 'Catching Fire' ignites global box office with $307.7 million 2013-11-24T18:51:25Z

While Netflix invests heavily in acquiring foreign-language films to better serve its worldwide streaming audience, other studios have historically been more hesitant, since the upside at the domestic box office can be limited. In a Post-‘Parasite’ World, What Happens Next? 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z

The contracts are valued at one-millionth of a share of the film's expected box office in the first four weeks playing, Gordon-Felsman said. Cantor to launch futures exchange for film buffs 2010-02-22T20:54:00Z

In January to June, domestic films outperformed imported ones by 65 percent at the Chinese box office. China's movie market booms with local content, cinema expansion 2013-08-22T06:11:08Z

Without much appetite for film-making, and no longer the box office draw she was, Bacall’s acting career became peripatetic and increasingly sparse. Lauren Bacall: a career in clips 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z

In March, "The Hunger Games" opened with $152.5 million, the fourth largest opening in box office history. 'Avengers' muscles to record $200 million in debut 2012-05-06T17:03:00Z

“The Way Back” brought in $8.5 million when it launched in 2,718 theaters, enough for third place on box office charts. 'Onward' Leads Box Office With Ho-Hum $40 Million 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z

It took in just $10.5 million at the domestic box office after Open Road Films released it in March. ‘Fury,’ Starring Brad Pitt, a Raw Look at Warfare 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z

This "Spider-Man" movie did not notch a new July 4 high-water mark, but its Tuesday opening was the largest on record, according to Hollywood.com, which compiles box office data. ArtsBeat: Strong Start at Box Office for New 'Spider-Man' Movie 2012-07-05T17:10:10Z

The biggest variables — box office sales and venue rentals — are moving in a good direction at the moment. Carnegie Hall Counts Down to Its Reopening 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z

He went on to become the most commercially successful African American actor in film history and one of the industry’s top five box office performers overall, the Kennedy Center said. Eddie Murphy awarded America's top prize for comedy 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z

Reviewers mocked the movie “Love Story,” but it was among the biggest box office hits of its time and became a cultural touchstone, especially for the catchphrase “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Longtime publishing editor Genevieve Young dead at 89 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z

Although law enforcement authorities discounted those threats, theater owners and studio chiefs worried that they would be enough to keep moviegoers away from theaters and hurt the year-end box office for everyone. Sony scraps 'Interview' release amid pressure from theaters, studios 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

"Insurgent," the second film in the YA-based "Divergent" film series, continued its strong start going into Saturday,  pulling in an estimated $21.3 million, according to box office estimates. Box Office: 'Insurgent' goes into weekend with a strong start 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z

Three of DreamWorks' last four movies have had weak box office returns and the company has so far taken charges totaling about $157.5 million, more than its revenue in the quarter ended March 31. 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' push DreamWorks into loss 2014-04-29T23:15:45Z

Picture this: Instead of a traditional ticket from the box office or a facsimile printed at home, you just get an email confirming your purchase. ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Productions Try to Outwit Scalpers 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z

"If we're compared in terms of box office — er, I don't know about that," Cutler said, shifting in his seat. Documentary filmmaker R.J. Cutler says he's here to 'Stay' 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

Warier than ever of taking risks, Hollywood looked even harder for special-effects extravaganzas that could readily find a global audience, and Broadway doubled-down on shows starring big-name celebrities that could guarantee advance box office. The 9/11 Decade: Outdone by Reality 2011-09-01T16:55:45Z

Chinese moviegoers flocked to cinemas last week to watch the 3D destruction of California, putting “San Andreas” atop the box office charts with nearly $52 million in receipts in its first six days in theaters. 'San Andreas' leads foreign charge at China box office 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z

Several of the weekend's top films saw slight dips from winter conditions in the Northeast and Midwest in final box office numbers released Monday. In 7th week, 'Frozen' tops box office with $19.6M 2014-01-07T14:06:03Z

Along with Wicked, almost a quarter of the total box box office rested in the coffers of the top three shows. Broadway Box Office 4/5: Disney Dominates Easter Weekend 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z

“This year hasn’t had that same boost and it is fair to say that the box office take in the first quarter in particular wasn’t as strong as we would have liked.” Hollywood film franchise fatigue drives down global ticket sales 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z

For one, our delusions of progressiveness in the mainstream were exactly that: bromides at the box office, milestones at an awards event or multiplex marquee. The pop-culture progress myth 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z

Facilities: Unique octagonal foyer area with separate box office and concession kiosks, and nice wide stairs to the upstairs screens – all lovingly maintained and, apparently, true to the cinema's heritage. Cine-files: Letchworth Broadway Cinema 2011-08-16T13:01:54Z

It is doing so because those movies make bank at the box office, so it's easy to lure in audiences if you have a beloved title and properly alluring stars. Disney's live-action "Aladdin": Wish for it to be over 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z

Robert Stromberg’s film took a whopping $758m at the global box office, yet failed to wow critics – and for good reason. Maleficent 2: the worst example of Angelina's Jolieland syndrome 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z

For more information about subscriptions and single tickets, visit www.taproottheatre.org or contact the box office at 206-781-9707. Taproot Theatre reveals 2015 season 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

A lot of people were surprised the movie didn’t fare better at the box office. Oscar Nominee Michael Fassbender on the Problem With Picking Winners in the Arts 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z

It was the worst period for movie theaters in two decades, according to Comscore, which compiles box office data. Movie Ticket Sales Fall to Historic Low 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z

The third Thor movie is also putting an emphatic end to the month-long box office slump that saw the worst October in a decade. 'Thor: Ragnarok' rules with $121 million weekend 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z

Studios are looking for ways of making revenue amid sagging DVD sales but want to avoid hurting box office results. Movie at home that's still in theaters? Sure, but it's $60 2011-10-05T22:43:13Z

"Kung Fu Panda 2," about a cartoon panda named Po who battles a peacock villain, raked in $665 million at the box office last year, although only $165 million of that was from U.S. moviegoers. China's rise driving Hollywood interest in Asia 2012-03-20T10:22:10Z

The figures derive from an industry report produced by ratings agency Comscore, which stopped publicly reporting box office results in March after the pandemic took hold. Jurassic Park holds off Jaws to claim top spot at US box office 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z

Iraq mostly has been a nonstarter at the box office, but this is Matt Damon, Greengrass and the "Bourne" team reunited on another breathless venture into ticking-clock urgency. Bourne again: "Green Zone" a remarkable movie 2010-03-05T06:26:00Z

"Ouija," distributed by Universal Pictures, is expected to top the box office with about $25 million this weekend, according to people who have seen pre-audience release surveys.  'Ouija' likely to outspook Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick' 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z

Dan Mintz, chief executive of DMG Entertainment, the Chinese studio behind "Repeat, I Love You," said he was looking to breed creativity through cultural exchange - and wasn't necessarily thinking about South Korean box office numbers. SKorea's Kwon Sang-woo eyes Chinese film career 2011-05-27T14:33:09Z

Even though these films don't have much of a reputation and failed at the box office, and don't have much of a cult, and critics weren't very kind to them, they're worth giving another shot. Q&A: Writer Nathan Rabin on Years Watching Hollywood Flops 2010-11-19T14:15:00Z

Big box office, big attendance, big flops and big statements. Tony Awards show a new maturity in theater scene 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z

The accessory to kidnapping charges against Fabian Marta, 51, an investor in the summertime box office hit "Sound of Freedom," have been dropped. "There was no kidnapping": Charges dropped against "Sound of Freedom" investor Fabian Marta 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z

Disney's box office smash Frozen won both the best animated feature Annie and Oscar awards last year. Boxtrolls leads Annie Award field 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z

The results have helped Universal Pictures claim its biggest year at the global box office. June could end up being the biggest month ever at the box office 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

Disney’s latest live-action reboot seems a shameless ploy to penetrate the lucrative Chinese box office, now rivalling the US’s in size. The most exciting movies of 2020 – family films 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z

Four films are bunched near the top of the preliminary tally of weekend grosses for this year's President's Day box office. Box Office: Unknown No. 1, Is Number Four No. 2? 2011-02-20T14:05:00Z

The 3-D historical action movie “Dragon Blade” starring Jackie Chan ruled at mainland cinemas over the Chinese New Year holiday, raking in $54.4 million in a record-breaking week for the country’s box office. Jackie Chan's 'Dragon Blade' rules Chinese box office during holiday 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z

"Black Swan," for which she won her best actress Oscar, was produced for an estimated $13 million and earned $329 million in global box office sales. Natalie Portman, Kristin Stewart most bankable Hollywood stars 2012-12-26T16:57:47Z

In fourth place, "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" earned $9.4 million after leading the box office for three consecutive weekends. Liam Neeson wins U.S. box office again with 'Taken 3' 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z

That recipe hadn't created box office magic in decades, not since The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. 'Harry Potter' Tops 'Tangled' at Thanksgiving Box Office 2010-12-14T05:15:00Z

It is also the fastest film to reach $700 million, which took 16 days, and broke opening day box office records, domestic and worldwide. All the Records ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Has (And Hasn’t) Broken 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z

"Avatar" has so far made around $80 million in China, and has been reported as the country's most successful film ever in terms of box office receipts. 2010-01-28T12:26:00Z

The share of box office revenue that goes to the studio also is limited to 25 percent. Hollywood hunting for China pot of gold 2012-07-11T03:11:17Z

China's box office is booming, and Hollywood superhero films in particular are doing strong business. In China, foreign film junkets take on a funny flavor 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z

Under Disney, Marvel has released three films that have topped $1 billion at the box office: "The Avengers," "Iron Man 3" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron." How Robert Iger's 'fearless' deal-making transformed Disney 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z

“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” debuted at the top of the box office. Top box office for the weekend 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z

Overall, business was up about 18% from the Paschal weekend last year, suggesting that the 2013 box office is rebounding from its severe winter recession. G.I. Joe: Resurrection 2013-03-31T20:25:26Z

It’s no surprise that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is off to a successful start at the box office, securing the top spot; the film is followed by “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” Top-grossing films at the box office for Dec. 18-20 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z

"But it's clear there's an audience for this kind of material, and that young audience has box office might and presence." Documentary filmmaker R.J. Cutler says he's here to 'Stay' 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

Owen Wilson is reliable at the box office, funny, engaging and passably romantic. David Thomson on Owen Wilson 2011-07-14T21:09:01Z

Do you think if this movie succeeds at the box office, it will prove that audiences want to see women’s stories too? Eve Ensler: 'Max Max: Fury Road' Is a 'Feminist Action Film' 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z

Though "A God Day to Die Hard," the fourth film in the franchise, led the box office last week, it slid 60 percent in its second week to $10 million. McCarthy's 'Identity Thief' tops box office again 2013-02-24T18:43:10Z

But jump-starting the box office after pandemic shutdowns — re-commandeering the culture — has taken much longer than Hollywood envisioned. Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal on the Future of ‘Spider-Man’ and the M.C.U. 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z

It also became the subject of an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office over the theft of more than $300,000 from the Broadway box office. Freddie Roman,Who Brought Catskill Comedy to Broadway, Dies at 85 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z

And though the box office may disagree, his words aren’t far from the truth. Movie Review: Adam Sandler and SNL Alumni Return in ‘Grown Ups 2’ 2013-07-11T21:12:50Z

Though “Maleficent” was a box office hit, producers didn’t really push an Oscar campaign, she said. Clothes and Character: 'Maleficent' 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z

For the Met, the biggest immediate risk is at the box office. Labor Struggles at Metropolitan Opera Have a Past 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z

The first instalment, The Curse of the Black Pearl, was well received, but later editions have proved less popular with reviewers, even as the films continue to perform impressively at the box office. Will Johnny Depp swing the lead for Pirates 5? 2011-07-08T09:34:16Z

Indeed, if it holds on in the final numbers, it will be only the second time this year a movie won the weekend box office against a competitor playing on at least 400 more screens. Box office: With 'Terminator Genisys' and 'Magic Mike XXL,' notes from an odd weekend 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z

"I hope it's never good box office," responds Goodman. Hitler satire arrives in West End 2013-09-25T07:29:10Z

Overall, it was a strong China weekend for Warner Bros., as its “Edge of Tomorrow” nabbed the No. 2 spot at the box office with $25 million. 'Godzilla' crushes China box office, opens with $38.2-million weekend 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z

Fast & Furious 6 opened to $120 million over Memorial Day weekend at the domestic box office. Vroom to Grow: How Fast & Furious Became Hollywood’s Greatest Action-Movie Franchise 2013-06-03T19:41:45Z

StupidWestern No contest: Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter was poorly received at the box office, but was later deservedly acclaimed. What is the most trodden-upon place on earth? 2013-01-23T15:15:01Z

There's also a lot of built-in affection for its leading lady, Sandra Bullock, not to mention the film's impressive worldwide box office performance. Globes leader 'American Hustle' gets Oscar boost 2014-01-13T17:03:48Z

A big screen version of the show topped the US box office last year. 2010-01-09T16:16:00Z

The new live-action Disney film has shown that the demure forest maiden is no shrinking violet at the box office, pulling in the kind of dough normally reserved for cape-wearing superheroes and homicidal maniacs. Enchanting 'Cinderella' brings happily-ever-after to Ahmanson 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z

His death stoked fan interest in "The Dark Knight," which topped $1 billion at the box office worldwide. Nolan won't replace Ledger as Joker in 'Batman 3' 2010-07-12T14:50:00Z

The biggest hit at the box office has been the Wachowskis’ Matrix trilogy – for which a controversial reboot is being planned. Digital love: why cinema can't get enough of cyberpunk 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z

“Guardians of the Galaxy” crushed the competition, reaching the top of the box office in its opening weekend. Top-grossing films for Aug. 1-3: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ pulls in $94 million

Watching things like Rotten Tomatoes, now it’s just like this consensus of this is your percentage, and this is the box office. The Oscar Hunt: For DiCaprio, ‘Wolf’ Is ‘Reflection of the Truth’ 2014-02-13T22:40:31Z

Though South Korea’s population of 51 million is dwarfed by those of Russia and China, the country is frequently at the top of global box office grosses, and increasing year on year. #MeToo and pin badges: how Tomboy beat the odds at South Korea's box office 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z

It’s shaping up to slay the box office. What to Know Before You See 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z

"Arrival's" strong box office result is a shot in the arm for Paramount, which has weathered a string of flops such as "Zoolander 2," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," and "Ben-Hur." Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' stays on top With $43 million, 'Arrival' impresses 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z

Given the disproportionate influence the Times wields in this town, this could mean Goold's production will not earn back its $4m capitalisation and close in a few weeks if box office doesn't pick up. Why doesn't Broadway love Enron? 2010-04-29T11:33:00Z

For a helpful contrast, compare "Eight Crazy Nights" to "The Hebrew Hammer," a 2003 comedy written and directed by Jonathan Kesselman that flopped at the box office and is a little-known cult classic today. Jews deserve a better Hanukkah movie than Adam Sandler’s “Eight Crazy Nights” 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z

Wimpy Kid showed surprising appeal and did the best of the new releases at the domestic box office. Box Office: Alice and Wimpy Kid Whip Jenni-Butt 2010-03-21T22:35:00Z

Two years later, the bet that comedy could help catapult characters such as the "Guardians," "Ant-Man" and "Doctor Strange" into box office stars has paid off again. Humorous 'Guardians' set Marvel on new path for superhero movies 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z

One is the widening of the best film category, and the second is that no one movie dominated box offices through Hollywood's award season which, generally speaking, begins in November. Holy smokes Batman! Oscar voters go mainstream 2011-02-19T00:10:41Z

Though Ms. Miller’s presence in a supporting role was enough to boost box office in a London production of “As You Like It” five years ago, her brand-name recognition value is obviously smaller stateside. The Price of Stardom 2010-05-14T03:21:00Z

In theaters, he turned up as a character unequivocally named Michael Cera in an end-of-the-world movie, “This Is the End,” that did surprisingly well at the box office. ‘Crystal Fairy’: a spirited trip with a spoiled drug addict 2013-07-25T21:48:55Z

But the overall trend still looks tough: Of the top 10 movies at the box office last weekend, only three were U.S. films, according to box office tracker Kogyo Tsushinsha. Paramount revives hit film "Ghost" in Japan 2010-06-09T18:40:00Z

It is 1937 and they are box office gold, but complain about being poorly paid and exploited by producer Hal Roach, to whom they are both under contract. London film fest closes with flash of 'Stan & Ollie' comic genius 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z

But in box office Mr. Perry is winning. | 'Madea?s Big Happy Family': A Fractious Family With Cancer on the Agenda 2011-04-24T21:46:55Z

The film opens in U.S. theaters on Friday after topping the Japanese box office in 2016 with nearly $215 million, according to film tracker BoxOfficerMojo.com. 'Your Name' draws modern love film from ancient poem 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z

Set on the distant Pandora, "Avatar" is the biggest modern blockbuster, with $2.8 billion at the box office worldwide. Cameron returns to space with 2 'Avatar' sequels 2010-10-27T15:41:00Z

As tiny a space as a box office can’t possible contain it, much less measure it. Perspective | We’re awash in box-office statistics. But what do the numbers really mean? 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z

Opening-weekend comparisons will be difficult, with "Sex 2" scooping some box office cream off the top Thursday. "Sex" sequel will leave 'Prince of Persia' in dust 2010-05-27T04:14:00Z

The movie “didn’t make exactly a splash at the box office,” the French writer-director said in a video conversation from his office in Paris last month. ‘Irma Vep’ Returns, More Meta Than Ever 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z

"Ant-Man" will likely help the summer box office have another giant weekend. 'Ant-man' eyes big opening 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z

The original Cloudy... told of an inventor who devises a food-creating machine Animated sequel Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 has gone straight to the top of this week's UK box office chart. Meatballs 2 is UK box office hit 2013-10-30T13:03:51Z

Forty two years on, Grease remains one of the highest-grossing film musicals ever, having taken nearly $400m at the box office. Olivia Newton-John: ‘I don't wish cancer on anyone else. But for me, it has been a gift’ 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z

Po the Panda is back at the top of the box office. 'Kung Fu Panda 3' Tops the Weekend Box Office 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z

Adapted from Child's autobiography and a cooking memoir by Julie Powell, the film took in nearly $95 million at the U.S. box office. Writer, filmmaker Nora Ephron of Sleepless in Seattle' dies at 71 2012-06-27T12:48:22Z

The box office is up about 6.2% year to date as a slew of anticipated films continue to enter the marketplace. June could end up being the biggest month ever at the box office 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

“Aloha” took in a mere $21 million at the domestic box office, despite having Bradley Cooper as its star. With ‘Roadies,’ Cameron Crowe Takes His Good Mood to TV 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z

But appearing in theaters at virtually the same time as the better-financed and better-publicized Vietnam films “Coming Home” and “The Deer Hunter,” it failed at the box office. Ted Post, Director for Film and Television, Dies at 95 2013-08-25T01:27:56Z

Ginell tips his cap to the new box office king and doesn't see a time soon when it abandons its kingdom. 'Lion King' is Broadway's all-time box office king 2012-04-09T16:24:11Z

Revelers stay home as the box office slumps to its worst weekend in three years Mothball the hats and horns: is already a bust. What If They Gave a New Year's Eve Party and Nobody Came? 2011-12-11T20:41:14Z

Movies that appeal particularly to black audiences, particularly those by prolific director Tyler Perry, have recently been surpassing expectations at the US box office. Thor stands firm at top of US chart 2013-11-18T12:29:38Z

They are under no obligation to pick the movies ordained by box office dollars or public opinion. Oscars Show Growing Gap Between Moviegoers and Academy 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, has had a rough period at the box office. Box Office: ‘Miss Peregrine’ tops with $28.5 million, ‘Deepwater Horizon,’ ‘Masterminds’ bomb 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z

More recently, she’s been a regular appearance on Forbes’ Most Overpaid Actors List, which plots actors pay against their last three films’ box office earnings. Nicole Kidman's Star Wanes As Latest Movie Goes Straight To TV 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z

The expensive “Star Wars” film has had difficulty gaining traction at the box office since launching with $103 million over a four day weekend. Box Office: 'Incredibles 2' shatters records with heroic $180... 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

So will Viva Forever! – which has taken £4m at the box office in advance ticket sales – emulate its success? Critics pan Spice musical 2012-12-12T14:11:41Z

Avengers: Age of Ultron surpassed even its own studio’s expectations with a huge $201.2 million box office across 44 territories this weekend. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Was Even Bigger at the Foreign Box Office Than Disney Expected 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z

Dinosaur disaster movie Jurassic World looks set to be one of the year’s biggest films at the box office after experts predicted a T-Rex-sized opening of more than $100m next month. Jurassic World set for monstrous $100m opening 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z

Next week we may see a bigger effect of the nominations on box office receipts, but the real shift will come once the winners are announced. Broadway Box Office 5/4: Tony Nominations Don't Give Much Of A Boost 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z

It is a more obscure comic title than "Iron Man," and it brings to theaters a genre that hasn't had much success in recent years at luring huge numbers to box offices. "Iron Man" maker rustles up some "Cowboys & Aliens" 2011-07-28T15:29:06Z

Armadillo, Janus Metz's documentary about Danish soldiers in Afghanistan Guess which film knocked Prince of Persia off the top spot at the Danish box office this week. Armadillo: the Afghanistan war documentary that shocked Denmark 2010-06-03T20:45:00Z

With one large eye on weekend domination, "Minions" easily topped the competition for a No. 1 debut Friday at the box office. 'Minions' off to a strong start; could a box-office record be in their sights? 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z

The tour plays to big houses, and our man gets a cut of the box office, since he's the draw. The Secret Actor on ageing lotharios 2013-04-22T05:30:01Z

The group left empty-handed that day because only $600 tickets were left when they got to the box office window for the members-only sale. The dedicated, and the patient, score tickets to ‘Hamilton’ at the Kennedy Center 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z

The trend reflects the growing influence of China's 1.4 billion potential cinema goers, who are increasingly driving global box office sales. Disney's 'Pirates' rolls out red carpet for rare China premiere 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z

Prison comedy “Get Hard” and animated family film “Home” will compete for the top spot at the box office this weekend. 'Get Hard,' 'Home' to race for first at box office 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z

Because box office is a key metric in their research, that doesn’t include releases from streaming services including Netflix and Amazon, neither of which disclosed ticket sales for most of their 2019 releases. Top films were more diverse than ever before, study finds 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z

The $5 million horror movie from Universal Pictures became a box office success with more than $250 million globally and became a talking point for modern day race relations in America. 'Wonder Woman' stumbles, 'Get Out' surprises at Oscar nominations 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

While “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” carried the global box office to an earth-shattering $40 billion last year, overseas markets have never had more impact on a film’s overall fortunes. “Inferno” isn’t a box office disaster: Dan Brown’s overseas hit may be the future of movies, whether we like it or not 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z

They could not foresee that his role as the dimwitted, unemployed dog groomer Harry would become one of his most well-known characters and box office successes. Actor Jeff Daniels laughs last with 'Dumb and Dumber To' 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z

All totaled, the box office was muscular: a 32% increase over the same weekend last year. Underworld Overachieves, Red Tails Flies High and Haywire Gets KO'd 2012-01-22T21:51:13Z

All the Top 20 domestic box office earners last year were directed by men, a gender imbalance that’s been the norm for a long time, notwithstanding exceptions like “Wonder Woman.” For the First Time Ever, I’m Optimistic About Women in the Movie World 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z

DreamWorks' animated sequel earned roughly $26 million in its opening weekend in China, elevating it to the highest grossing animated film of the year at the international box office. 'How To Train Your Dragon 2' has record-breaking opening in China 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z

Though the film was savaged by critics and failed at the box office, Mr. Elgort’s performance as a good boy in bad circumstances stood out. Is There Anything Ansel Elgort Can’t Do? 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z

It would pain me to know that someone’s perpetrating violent acts on other people and getting away with them because I’m giving them box office support. In ‘Allen v. Farrow,’ looking for the last word on a notoriously unresolved story 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z

The 2017 film “The Last Jedi” took $1.3 billion at the global box office and Disney earlier this year opened “Star Wars” lands at its theme parks in California and Florida. New 'Star Wars' movie era in disarray after 'Game of Thrones' creators exit 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z

But "Avengers" has touched off a dispute between Disney and U.S. theater owners over how to divvy up the box office booty. Disney and theater operators clash over 'Avengers' box-office split 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z

Steel bested bows and arrows at the movies this weekend, with "Iron Man 2" fighting off the new release "Robin Hood" to stay at the top of the box office. `Iron Man 2' stays atop box office with $53M 2010-05-16T20:01:00Z

Not every notorious filmmaking folly turns out to be a misunderstood masterpiece, but the possibility of such an outcome haunts the discourse of box office tea-leaf reading and cinematic schadenfreude. Cross-Cuts: Reconsidering Box Office Bombs Years After the Fact 2013-08-23T12:44:45Z

Most of the county’s small theaters are nonprofit organizations that rely on donations to augment box office earnings. L.A. drama critics pan pay hike plan for actors in small theaters 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z

The film opened in second place at the US box office last week, only falling to third place over the weekend. A Dog's Purpose abuse video falsified, claims American Humane Association 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z

Can we expect a box office hit of Slumdog Millionaire proportions? First sight: Anusha Rizvi 2010-08-12T22:00:00Z

“Wicked” was one of several popular musicals that saw record-breaking box office revenues over the Christmas holiday which, in addition to Thanksgiving, is traditionally one of the busiest weeks on Broadway. ArtsBeat: A Record-Setting Week on Broadway 2013-12-30T21:21:26Z

A surge of ticket sales in China sent Hollywood's box office to a new high last year, even though theater revenue at home slumped. China fuels record global box-office revenue in 2014 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

Thus far, “Hamilton” is a big hit, while “Amazing Grace” is failing at the box office. This Broadway Season, Diversity Is Front and Center 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z

Now streaming on HBO Max and playing in theaters, DC's "The Suicide Squad" may have opened to dismal box office numbers, but is drawing praise from critics who point out its unconventional heroics. The Suicide Squad's grim portrait of real-life, US-Nazi collaboration 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

"Cinderella" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" have earned the year's third- and fourth-highest box office sales, respectively, to date with largely female audiences. Female filmgoers flex new box-office clout 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z

A few titles keep rising to the top as eligible films wended their way through international festivals and then began to face tests at the box office and among critics. For Foreign-Language Oscar, a Robust Race With Germany and France Setting the Pace 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z

“Feud” will unfold largely on the set of the film, a garish psychodrama that went on to critical and box office success, and an enduring reputation as a camp classic. New Ryan Murphy Series Will Dramatize Joan Crawford-Bette Davis Feud 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z

Elsewhere in the UK box office, American Pie: Reunion stayed in the number two slot in the second week of its release. Avengers hits ?40m in UK chart 2012-05-16T10:40:35Z

Since its opening in mid-May, Kristen Wiig's "Bridesmaids" has gone from "social responsibility" -- a film that female fans flocked to see, not only for its entertainment value, but also on principle -- to box office triumph. "Bridesmaids" saves the chick flick. Now what? 2011-07-05T21:01:00Z

The effects-laden adventure debuted at the top of the UK box office last week. Madagascar beats Prometheus in US 2012-06-11T09:49:30Z

David A. Gross, who runs the movie consultancy Franchise Entertainment Research, estimates the negative reception to “Eternals” cost it a modest 10% in box office. ‘Eternals’ opens with $71M but audience response is mixed 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z

Ice Age 4 drifts into UK box office to a very warm welcome Which films are better than the books they are based on? Close up: The Dark Knight of the right? 2012-07-19T16:42:00Z

The first homegrown movie with gay themes to be shown in Malaysia has proved an unexpected box office success in the conservative Muslim country. Malaysia's first gay film is a controversial hit 2011-03-30T09:18:21Z

Are you able to see the movie on its own merits, without thinking about how it did at the box office, or how it was received by critics? ArtsBeat: ‘I Thought I Was Bulletproof’: William Friedkin Looks Back on the ’70s 2013-04-29T19:01:16Z

The "Now 40" music compilation fell to No. 7 and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" soundtrack fell to No. 8, despite the movie's $283.5 million opening weekend sales at the worldwide box office. Drake "takes care" of No. 1 on album chart 2011-11-23T19:47:15Z

The first contest featured quite a few crucifixion scenes—partly inspired, Chin thinks, by that year’s surprise box office hit “The Passion of the Christ.” Peeps Dioramas and Their Surprisingly Long Prehistory 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z

The Easter box office found a burst of new life, as G.I. G.I. Joe: Resurrection 2013-03-31T20:25:26Z

When they work, there is a box office bonanza. Save My Blockbuster! 2013-06-28T16:14:07Z

Last weekend’s champion, Disney-Pixar’s “Onward,” remained the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, as three new films opened to varying degrees of disappointment. Box office plunges to lowest level in over two decades amid coronavirus pandemic 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z

This is an example of a movie that could do things in reverse: it has clear awards potential and might also cross over to become a box office success. Has Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps got its timing wrong? 2010-09-27T10:47:00Z

“Crazy Rich Asians” held on to the top spot at the box office. Top 10 films at the box office for the weekend of Aug. 24-26, 2018 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z

Wu is betting the post-Oscars glow will drive box office earnings for “Green Book” in China. Hit or miss: Oscar for Alibaba's 'Green Book' no guarantee for... 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z

Reuters spoke to Pinkett Smith this week about her success at the U.S. box office and her film's catchphrase "black girl magic". A Minute With: Jada Pinkett Smith talks 'black girl magic' 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z

The books sold more than 100 million copies, with the eventual films skyrocketing its stars to A-list status; they raked in more than $500 million worldwide, rivaling Harry Potter in box office dollars. Why Popular Culture Is Still So Obsessed With Vampires 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z

The International box office arena heated up this past weekend with the addition of stateside hit "Paranormal Activity" and a $21.4 million gross in just 20 territories. 'Paranormal 2' tops international box office 2010-10-28T00:09:00Z

Movie studios typically release box office receipts from movie theaters around the world that measure the popularity of their films with the public. Hollywood movie studios suspend release of box office data after coronavirus slump 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z

It will address a "diluted focus and attention" to adjust to faltering audiences and dwindling box office numbers for the studios' films. "The Marvels" debuts with the lowest box office for a Marvel movie ever 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z

Smooching, scheming, strutting and croaking, these mean queens rule senior year; if they do the same at the box office, the movie’s hint at a sequel will probably become a reality. ‘All Cheerleaders Die,’ a Teenage Horror Film 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z

Semi-Soet worked a treat at the South African box office, lodging itself in the top 10 for nearly two months. Only greater inclusivity will give South Africa full ownership of its cinema 2012-06-13T16:07:05Z

The business reported a record box office last year but the landscape is changing. Janice Min, Hollywood's star editor: 'The news cycle here is fantastic' 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z

The domestic box office is getting back to normal, with moderate wins and sizable second weekend drops. ‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z

Founded in 2000, Brown Paper Tickets started as a small virtual box office helping theaters, musicians and other small entities sell their tickets to the public. Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson sues Brown Paper Tickets 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z

The film scored $2.7 million at the Thursday box office, beating out Hercules, which stars a traditionally macho hero, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Scarlett Johansson, Lucy and the Future of the Female Action Star 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z

The Blair Witch Project grosses almost 500 times its production budget, becoming the first found footage box office hit. End of Watch: enough with the found footage movies 2012-11-23T15:00:00Z

The studio has just seen the latest instalment in its follow-up dystopian saga, The Divergent Series: Allegiant, fail at the domestic box office with a return of just $29m in its opening weekend. Not the future after all: the slow demise of young adult dystopian sci-fi films 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z

On the consumer side, Britons watch more films across more platforms than ever before, with record receipts of £988m at the box office. UK film production hits the doldrums 2011-08-01T23:05:23Z

The site also compares the prices for shows offered at the box office and by a variety of other vendors; the site does not sell tickets directly. New Website Aims to Provide Guidance to Theater Fans 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z

On April 2, the curtain rises on the 30th annual Istanbul Film Festival, offering two weeks of nearly nonstop screenings of Hollywood blockbusters, Oscar winners and international box office hits at seven theaters around town. In Transit: At Istanbul Festival, Foreign and Homegrown Films 2011-03-27T10:00:32Z

Now Crazy Heart has passed $20 million at the domestic box office, and is the only indie film to get any monetary traction from its awards exposure. Shutter Island and Polanski's Ghost Writer Look Good 2010-02-22T14:05:00Z

In 15 of the past 16 weeks, the box office take has been lower this year than last. 'Rango' Wins Weekend Box Office, but Hollywood Still Down 2011-03-29T00:45:00Z

Neither film recouped its budget at the domestic box office. Television puts more faith in religious-themed projects 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z

What a pity it would be if only box office revenue correlated to Oscar wins. Oscars Show Growing Gap Between Moviegoers and Academy 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

At the box office this weekend, the movie was met with similarly mixed success. ‘Onward’ Tops Box Office, but Falls Short for Pixar 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z

"I'm not saying you don't want success at the box office, but it's really about the evolution of writers," he continues. Courting success 2011-06-01T09:29:03Z

Of the five nominees in this category, yours has done the best at the box office. The Carpetbagger: The Backup Singers Can Be Divas, Too 2014-02-12T16:56:15Z

It made more than half a billion dollars at the box office alone, excluding DVD sales. The blue crew return for Smurfs 2 2013-07-29T07:39:36Z

Betting against Disney is usually a bad idea, but not this time: Into the Woods opened this weekend and came in third at the box office behind The Hobbit and Unbroken. Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit,' 'Unbroken' Beat 'Into the Woods' 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z

The West End has just enjoyed its ninth successive year of record box office returns and attendance went up slightly in 2012 to 13.9 million. 'Book of Mormon' already breaks record in London 2013-03-23T02:10:10Z

The film about a lawyer haunted by a vengeful ghost, topped the UK box office and made £3.15m in the UK and Ireland on its debut weekend. VIDEO: Radcliffe: I had drinking problem 2012-02-15T06:23:00Z

Many shows, though not the monster hits, offer same-day rush tickets at the box office for much less than full price. The Broadway Shows to See Now 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z

Gurney’s “Love Letters” was off to a slower start, according to box office data released on Monday. Broadway's 'Curious Incident' Off to a Strong Start 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z

As a scholar of media and Black popular culture, I was often asked to respond to the resounding success of that first "Black Panther" film, which had shattered expectations of its box office performance. Resounding success of "Black Panther" franchise says little about the dubious state of Black film 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z

More recently, Chinese box office receipts helped boost the international take of "Kung Fu Panda 2." Hollywood, Chinese studios in co-production deal 2011-06-09T12:01:05Z

To increase your chances, arrive at the box office as soon as it opens. Well, hello, Broadway. It’s so nice to have you back where you belong. 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z

The American films dominate, as they do at the box office of virtually every country in the world. Secrets of the New All-TIME 100 Movies List 2012-05-17T10:00:44Z

Captain America: Civil War pulled in an estimated $181.8 million in North America this weekend with the fifth-biggest North American box office opening in history, according to Box Office Mojo. 'Captain America: Civil War' Nabs Record Opening Weekend 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z

That was slightly lower than the release that topped the specialty box office: “Eye in the Sky,” starring Helen Mirren. As Sally Field aged, her parts got less interesting — until ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” dominated the top spot at the box office. Top-grossing films for July 11-13: ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ rules

The film, made for more than $200 million, failed to perform at the box office and lost $190 million for the studio. 'After Earth,' 'Movie 43' sweep Razzies; Sandler left empty-handed 2014-03-02T05:10:50Z

But it hasn’t made much of a dent at the box office and failed to reap any nods from critics or industry groups so far. The Carpetbagger: The Mayor Has a Request 2013-12-17T21:25:16Z

And they come after the strongest West End year ever, with box office receipts topping more than half a billion pounds for the first time. The Mountaintop is surprise winner at Olivier awards 2010-03-21T22:00:00Z

More recent box office figures, reflecting the limited re-opening, were not immediately available. Oscars 2015: How are best picture nominees faring at the box office? 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z

The unions countered by pointing to the increase in new productions during Gelb’s tenure, many of which flopped with critics and at the box office. Metropolitan Opera, with new contract, gears up for season that nearly wasn’t

Hollywood is in the midst of a major exporting boom, with blockbusters storming through Europe and Asia, often earning the majority of their box office dollars there.‎ American actors and directors projected to shine at Cannes 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z

Big guns and heavy star power took aim at the weekend film box office, but “Monsters University,” an animated frolic from Disney’s Pixar unit, was still standing when the dust settled. ArtsBeat: ‘Monsters University’ Holds Off ‘White House Down’ at Box Office 2013-06-30T17:00:30Z

He's weathered ridicule, intense speculation about his family life, bumpy stretches at the box office brought on by audience disdain over his personal antics and some ill-considered movie projects. Cruise goes back to what he does best in 'Reacher' 2012-12-21T16:19:08Z

But when the movie was widely released on May 18, 2001, it immediately topped the box office, received wide critical acclaim and went on to win the first Academy Award for best animated feature. ‘Shrek’ at 20: How a Chaotic Project Became a Beloved Hit 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z

As far as box office expectations, Kasdan said he hopes the film is a “good time for everybody.” Stars of 'Sex Tape' say married couple story line is relatable 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z

Despite lackluster reviews, the 5th film in the series earned a healthy $605 million at the worldwide box office in 2017. Razzie 'worst film' nods is an Oscar-studded affair 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z

With ticket sales of about $45.6 million, “Trolls” took second place at the domestic box office; it was produced by DreamWorks Animation at a cost of $125 million and distributed by 20th Century Fox. ‘Doctor Strange’ is Lucky 13 for Marvel Hit Machine 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z

It's part of what might be called a one-and-done moviegoing culture — films that, for all their firepower, quickly lose their dominance at the box office. What's causing sales for recent big films to drop sharply after their first weekend? 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

Paul Dergarabedian of box office tracker Hollywood.com noted that 3-D movies have led the weekend box office in North America for nine of the 13 weekends of 2010. "Dragon" knocks "Alice" off top box office perch 2010-03-29T16:42:00Z

So this year’s Tonys ceremony took on even more importance than usual, with the industry’s leaders hoping that a nationally televised spotlight on theater would boost box office sales. ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Wins Best Musical Tony and ‘Leopoldstadt’ Best Play 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z

That hasn't always been the case, particularly in years where most best-picture candidates - and this is no slight to their worthiness - have struggled to surpass $100 million at the domestic box office. Oscar movies are hits, too, for a change 2013-02-18T08:46:04Z

Seven states, including California, New Jersey and New York, which account for close to 25 percent of the national box office, are still not permitted to open their cineplexes. With ‘Unhinged,’ Hollywood Cautiously Returns to Movie Theaters 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z

With no other big openings this weekend, "Furious 7" won't need to race to finish first at the box office. 'Furious 7' racing to $115-million opening 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

It’s young-adult drama in, Tom Cruise out at the box office this weekend. 'Fault in Our Stars' outshines Tom Cruise at box office 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z

Twelve shows surpassed more than $1 million apiece at the box office, and three of those — “The Lion King,” “Wicked” and “Aladdin” — brought in more than $2 million. Broadway Attendance Breaks Records During Holiday Week 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

The ensemble superhero tale, based on a long-running DC Comics series, is being considered by Warner Bros in the wake of Man of Steel's impressive opening at the global box office earlier this month. Henry Cavill says Justice League film not on way soon 2013-06-26T09:19:08Z

The teen science-fiction franchise "Divergent" debuted with $56 million at the box office, one of the year's biggest openings, but one shy of some expectations. Teen sci-fi franchise 'Divergent' debuts with $56M 2014-03-23T17:09:54Z

“Cinderella” waltzed its way to the top spot at the mainland China box office last week, taking in $24.3 million after opening the same day as its U.S. debut. Disney's 'Cinderella,' 'Big Hero 6' top Chinese box office 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z

The two films that ruled this year's box office more often than "Dragon" are "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland," and they were also in 3-D. "Dragon" proves tough to slay at box office 2010-04-26T12:50:00Z

But the writer-director who shepherded the first two “Guardians” films to critical and box office success said the experience has been an educational one. James Gunn says he’s a better person after being fired 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z

That sum does not bode well for the future of the “X-Men” franchise, whose box office clout has been in decline in recent years. This is “X-Men” overkill: Give Mystique and Wolverine a time-out, before it’s too late 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

It finally opened to critical boos, but became a big hit, only recently sagging at the box office. ‘Spider-Man’ Musical Co-Writer Spills the Beans 2013-11-01T14:41:43Z

As of early December, the six major studios have an 83.4 percent market share of the domestic box office. The Best Movies of 2016 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z

In terms of its earnings, "Maverick" is dominating the domestic box office and is closing in on 2022's third-highest grossing movie on the global box office charts, the Chinese feature film "Water Gate Bridge." Forget "Top Gun." "RRR" is the ultimate summer movie – explosive, inspiring & with catchy dance beat 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z

The film hardly dented the box office or moved the critics, but anyone who’s lived in California gets the larger point. Kelly Osbourne’s Donald Trump fail: Fighting his racism with her own harmful stereotypes 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z

So even with half as much box office this weekend, that would be a $25 million haul for the Disney cartoon's second session. Disney's hairy princess could take box office crown 2010-12-03T05:07:00Z

But the box office take for event cinema is growing rapidly. Opera at the movies 2014-02-22T16:16:34Z

The fourth nominee, “The Visit,” continues to lag at the box office, taking in $149,023, which is only 20 percent of its potential. On Eve of Tony Awards, Broadway Box Office Dips 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z

Keep in mind that the Reliant Park box office and TicketMaster are the only venues that sell valid rodeo tickets. Live It Up in Houston 2011-04-25T05:20:02.430Z

“I think it’s about economics, which is what Hollywood always pays most attention to. Over the past 10 years, people have realised that a woman can hold the box office in a big, big way.” Wonder women: how female action heroes will blast cinema screens in 2018 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z

A roomful of coffee drinkers doesn’t necessarily translate into boffo box office. Locavore Lobby Snacks Don?t Wait for the Curtain 2011-04-21T19:47:49Z

A last week showed that films written and/or directed by women performed strongly at the UK box office between 2010 and 2012. The movie set in a ladies' loo 2013-12-06T02:13:23Z

After “Venom’s” two-week reign atop domestic box office charts, Sunday estimates show Sony’s superhero movie led by Tom Hardy was narrowly defeated by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s “A Star Is Born” for second place. Box Office: 'Halloween' slashes franchise record with $77.5 million... 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z

China's box office sales grew at their fastest pace in over a year in April, driven by the U.S. action movie "The Fate of the Furious", the eighth instalment of the high-octane fast car franchise. 'Fate of the Furious' drives China box office to fastest growth in over a year 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z

The film made nearly $320 million at global box offices, but it received only a 6 percent favorable rating at review aggregating website RottenTomatoes.com. "The Last Airbender" crowned worst film at Razzies 2011-02-27T03:36:33Z

But films like “Top Gun: Maverick” would in normal times hope to approach as much as $1 billion in worldwide box office. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ flies to 2022 due to coronavirus surge 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z

The Oscar hopefuls "TÁR" and "The Banshees of Inisherin" have both been accused of underperforming at the box office, but they will likely get boosts from being nominated. Why aren't cinephiles taking the Oscar bait? Salon conducted an unscientific survey 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z

It’s foggy as to whether this backlash did end up impacting the box office but it’s yet another, admittedly depressingly dim-witted, problem that the film had to weather. Darkest fate: how the Terminator franchise was finally terminated 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z

DC Comics movie starring Jason Momoa continued to lead ticket sales this weekend, taking in an estimated $30.7 million at the end of a lazy week at the box office. ‘Aquaman’ Leads the Box Office Into the New Year 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z

Mr. Weinstein also took responsibility for the poor box office showing of Paul Thomas Anderson's film "The Master." The Carpetbagger: Harvey Weinstein's Regrets 2013-01-29T20:23:37Z

The big studios, after the usual summer of superheroes and sequels, crowded the fourth quarter of the year with solid stories about adult matters, some of which — “Flight,” “Lincoln” — brought in pretty good box office. A. O. Scott’s 25 Best Films of 2012 2012-12-15T00:37:44Z

It’s dressers, stage hands, the box office people. Failure of Musical ‘Rebecca’ Costs More Than Money 2012-10-06T00:14:13Z

The latest in the "Transformers" movie series was one of 2009's most commercially successful films, taking $835.2 million at the worldwide box office. 2010-02-01T19:56:00Z

Weinstein was smiling, especially since they mentioned his show’s box office receipts. Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming Open the Tonys with a Showstopper 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z

Most producers link actor salaries to the box office payments that road presenters guarantee. On the Road, Actors Seek Higher Pay 2014-01-26T22:56:37Z

In such cases, distributors and exhibitors agree to split box office by a set percentage of a film's entire run, with up to 55 percent going into studio coffers on pricey high-profile releases. 2010-02-10T05:52:00Z

The film opened this weekend in theaters with a modest $11.4 million box office tally and is streaming on HBO Max through July 11. Q&A: Jimmy Smits figured out he can carry a tune, and more 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z

Either way, it was girls gone wild at the box office. Man-Boy Box Office Battle: Sandler Edges the Bieb 2011-02-14T01:00:00Z

Mr. Brooks and Ms. Bancroft sit at a bar on opening night, gleefully anticipating a box office disaster. The TV Watch: Another Dose of Neurosis 2011-07-07T22:07:48Z

Mr. Luftig said he was also on the lookout for a star to play the male lead, James, in hopes that the actor could be a box office draw. 'Children of a Lesser God' to Return to Broadway 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

Star Wars: The Force Awakens flourished at the box office because fans knew they could expect to see returns for the ultimate emblems of the long-running space saga, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. Is Ghostbusters the unfortunate victim of Hollywood hitting peak reboot? 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z

The Bond franchise celebrated its 50th anniversary last year with its 23rd film, Skyfall, which went on to become the biggest ever 007 movie, taking over $1bn at the box office. Bond producers to receive PGA Award 2013-10-31T09:42:19Z

Its estimated domestic box office total is about $233.8 million to date. 'Mockingjay -- Part 1' looks to top weekend after Thanksgiving weekend 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

In 2011, The Tourist was nominated despite terrible reviews and disappointing box office returns; it turned out that Sony Pictures had paid for a lavish press junket, complete with an intimate Cher concert. Ricky Gervais isn't the Golden Globes host we want – but the one we deserve 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z

Disney was reportedly moved to act following the failure of Cowboys and Aliens, another western-themed blockbuster, to score at the US box office last month. Disney halts Johnny Depp's Lone Ranger film in its tracks 2011-08-15T10:11:05Z

“Annie” is the latest major musical whose Broadway producers, mindful of the growing costs and box office unpredictability of shows on the road, opted against financing an Equity national tour. Tour’s Director Criticizes New ‘Annie’ 2014-02-25T22:57:59Z

The answer was a resounding yes, when this weekend it brought in $94.4 million, the largest Presidents Day weekend box office ever. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film puts the books back on top 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z

But its billion-dollar haul at the box office is a protection against too much grief, and Oscar watchers know that the more popular the nominated films are, the more people watch. Oscar predictions, timetable and all you need to know 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z

Last week’s box office victor, X-Men: Days of Future Past, saw a steep drop from its $91 million opening weekend but is expected to earn $31 million more by the weekend’s end. Maleficent Lords Over the Box Office 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z

Starting with a job in the Empty Space Theatre box office in 1978, Ms. Hines worked her way up to managing director of the company, then one of the city's most dynamic drama institutions. Melissa Hines remembered for laboring offstage in the Seattle arts scene 2011-04-12T02:26:55Z

The first three movies took in about $2 billion at the global box office, and the studio behind them, Summit Entertainment, would no doubt ardently defend the quality of its pictures. Vampires Meet Auteurs at Fan Fest 2011-07-21T22:54:34Z

The others will be released in the late winter or early spring, in the hopes of realizing some kind of box office bounce. Arts & Leisure Preview: A Golden Age of Foreign Films, Mostly Unseen 2011-01-27T17:15:40Z

Blood banked … Sony's Hotel Transylvania, which topped the US box office this weekend. Sony haunts US box office top spots with Hotel Transylvania and Looper 2012-10-01T15:03:29Z

Prior to this weekend, the year to date box office was down 2.8 percent. Box Office: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Closes in on All-Time Domestic... 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z

Ultimately, "Legacy" proved dazzling but clunky, and it just barely earned back its hefty $170-million production budget at the North American box office. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and other sequels that took their sweet time 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z

The organization is estimating that the lost box office revenue — combined with an expected, and significant, drop in philanthropic contributions — will create a $10 million to $20 million shortfall by Aug. 31. Alas, Poor New York: Shakespeare in the Park Is Canceled 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z

“Just Mercy” is in a close race with fellow new release, Paramount’s R-rated comedy “Like a Boss” for fourth place on box office charts. Box Office: '1917' Defeats 'Star Wars' With $36.5 Million Weekend 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z

"Wonder Woman" wrapped up Cruise's "The Mummy" at the weekend box office, pulling in an estimated $57.2 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. 'Wonder Woman' Crushes Box Office Again 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z

The only barrier to Disney hitting the magic $7bn box office total is whether Rogue One proves to be a winner with diehard Star Wars fans this Christmas. Soaring Disney Studios hopes for $7bn fairytale ending to its year 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z

The box office has struggled to bounce back in part because of sporadic output by studios. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Lands Triumphantly on Opening Weekend 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z

Total U.S. box office: $123 million, placing it fourth among the Best Picture nominees. Oscar countdown: 'Argo' 2013-02-13T19:21:28Z

Despite or because of the controversy, Zero Dark Thirty has become a box office hit, soaking up losses made on other films. Megan Ellison, the most powerful new force in Hollywood 2013-02-18T19:56:34Z

“It Chapter Two” easily conquered the weekend at the box office. Top films at the box office for the weekend of Sept. 6-8, 2019 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z

She has even relieved an ill box office staffer and sells tickets until 5 minutes before she needs to be onstage herself. Behold: Catherine Russell the off-Broadway force 2013-03-07T14:24:10Z

Even after Ruffalo agreed to co-star, he said, it was still on shaky ground, with distributors giving him the same excuse: “Even though it’s a great read, it doesn’t scream box office.” ‘Spotlight’ celebrates a vanishing form of journalism and of filmmaking 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z

The Coen brothers scored their highest ever opening at the US box office over the Christmas weekend as their western remake True Grit pulled in an estimated $36.8m on debut. True Grit, real hit: Coens' western scores big at Christmas box office 2010-12-27T11:58:02Z

The box office data is compiled weekly by the league, the trade group of theater owners and producers. ArtsBeat: They Love the Nightlife: Audiences Flock to 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' 2011-03-28T20:42:52Z

The first Dragon earned nearly $500 million dollars at the global box office, so here’s No. 2. How to Train Your Dragon 2 at Cannes: Beasts of the Viking Wild 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z

It has taken more than $900 million at the global box office. Michael Jackson Hollywood movie reported in the works 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z

Flywheel sells its branded gear in the old box office. Why gym owners are retrofitting old movie theaters 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

"Despicable Me 2," from Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures, is expected to rule the box office through Sunday with domestic ticket sales of more than $110 million, industry forecasters said. Disney's 'Lone Ranger' starts box office ride with $2 million Tuesday 2013-07-03T16:00:46Z

Surprise: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” a gentle comedic drama about disparate British retirees who decamp to India, has so far taken in $88.8 million at the global box office. Older Faces on Screen Draw an Overlooked Crowd 2012-05-23T22:52:18Z

James Wan ended up handling directing duties on the movie, which starred Jason Momoa in the lead role and grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Peter Jackson turned down "Aquaman," next film won’t happen for another "year or two" 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z

Unfortunately, overall the weekend box office was down compared with the same time a year ago. 'Apes' climbs high at box office. Fox plans TV-unit overhaul. 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z

"In that case, there was actually a distinct bump in box office of about 10% that day." 'Cinderella' to be paired with 'Frozen Fever' short film in theaters

Now Brace for Impact THIRTY-FIVE years ago last weekend Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” opened on more than 400 screens across the country, breaking box office records and inaugurating the era of the modern summer blockbuster. Film: Brace for Impact ? It?s Action Movie Season 2010-06-23T18:10:00Z

The mountainside festival which kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah, has become known for launching nonfiction films to box office successes and awards, and this year is shaping up to be no different. At Sundance, powerhouse documentaries will be everywhere 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z

On the one hand, Mr. Whedon wrote: “If you think topping a box office record compares with someone telling you your work helped them through a rough time, you’re probably new here.” ArtsBeat: After a Record-Breaking Weekend, 'Avengers' Director Joss Whedon Reflects 2012-05-09T13:23:57Z

Jurassic World’s box office success augurs well for an excellent 2015 for Hollywood, with a more than reasonable chance that five movies released this year could now cross the $1bn mark. Jurassic World record: dinosaur reboot scores monstrous $511.8m on debut 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z

Films starring its cast members have brought in more than $66.5 billion at the box office. How SNL Became the Most Successful Comedy Show Ever 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z

Whedon answered questions about why he’s drawn to strong female characters, what it was like to grow up in a creative household and why superheroes are so successful at the box office these days. 10 Questions for Joss Whedon 2013-06-06T18:19:14Z

“The box office is never going to be what we all want it to be,” he said, “but it’s heading in the right direction.” ArtsBeat: After a Season of Celebs, Broadway Comes Back to Earth 2010-10-26T14:30:00Z

"Glee The 3D Concert Movie" made a dismal $16 million at world box offices over the summer, and the show won just two Emmys last week, for best casting and for guest actress Gwyneth Paltrow. "Glee" debut loses TV fans but wins over critics 2011-09-21T19:24:06Z

After weeks of reigning No. 1 at the box office,  the film is now the world’s biggest live-action October release of all time, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gravity Rockets Past The Competition To Set A Box Office Record 2013-11-04T12:24:25Z

Nor has the series suffered a slump in audience esteem: each of the last six installments has grossed more at the North American box office than its predecessor. The James Bond Films at 50: A Golden Franchise for the Ages 2012-10-05T12:00:58Z

For its part, Pixar cranked out successive box office hits, titles such as "Monsters, Inc." New playdate, same ol' Woody, Buzz in "Toy Story 3" 2010-06-16T12:36:00Z

The diminutive star won the Golden Globe last Sunday for her role as a tormented ballerina in Black Swan, which is playing gangbusters at the box office. Natalie Portman's very good week 2011-01-25T11:32:49Z

Mr. Reitman did much of the developmental work on “Animal House,” one of the defining comedies of its era and a box office smash, but John Landis directed. Ivan Reitman, Director of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Is Dead at 75 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z

The final chapter in the series premiered last week, setting box office records. Emma Watson: I'll return to Brown next year 2011-07-18T20:51:11Z

"We are not in any way concerned that it will damage the traditional box office for our films," said Knatchbull. Curzon launches video on demand service 2010-12-08T09:00:00Z

The fan frenzy surrounding the freshly released teaser for Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker serves as a timely reminder of Disney’s omnipotence at the box office. Disney prepares to strike back at Netflix 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z

When films open in one calendar year and continue selling tickets in another, box office analysts typically credit all sales to the opening year. 'Mockingjay' Beats Out 'Guardians' for 2014 Box Office Crown 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z

Released just over a year ago, the first "Lego Movie" became a blockbuster hit, grossing $468 million at the worldwide box office and earning rave reviews, plus an Oscar nomination for original song. 'Lego Movie Sequel' connects with 'Community' director Rob Schrab 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z

With its user-friendly interface, clients can play with the variables and assess the impact on box office right away. 'It's a war between technology and a donkey' – how AI is shaking up Hollywood 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z

Halfway into 2015, the picture couldn’t be brighter in the concert industry, as midyear box office results point to a possible record year in the live music business. Rolling Stones lead a record midyear concert revenue report for 2015 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z

Saturday armed with portable chairs and waited for the box office to open at 10 a.m. These teachers waited in line nearly 24 hours to be first for 'Hamilton' L.A. tickets 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z

That was still enough to earn Warner Bros. the No. 2 spot at the box office. ‘The Predator’ Tops Box Office Despite Last-Minute Controversy 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z

The alien superheroes of Disney's "Guardians of the Galaxy" not only stormed the movie box office, but the Marvel superheroes' throwback 1970s-style soundtrack climbed to the top spot on the weekly U.S. 'Awesome Mix' of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' tops Billboard 200 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z

But the big race, not so much at the box office as in this week's Oscar pools, was between two nominees for the foreign-language Academy Award, both of them released by Sony Pictures Classics. Box Office: Shutter Island Tops the Cops and the Crazies 2010-02-28T21:45:00Z

In recent years, big winners like “Moonlight” and “Spotlight” have collected puny amounts at the box office, especially compared with previous Oscar favorites like “Titanic,” “Forrest Gump” or “Rain Man.” Oscars to Trim Some Awards From Telecast, Add a ‘Popular Film’ Category 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z

Just a movie with the word "West" in the title is a gamble — recent westerns including last year's "Lone Ranger" update and 2011's "Cowboys & Aliens" flopped at the box office. Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron find common ground in 'West' 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z

A few factors led to the higher box office receipts. A Happy Holiday Week for Broadway 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z

Even if “The Razor’s Edge” failed to score at the box office, it did reach a teenager in suburban Texas. The greatest role of Bill Murray’s life has been playing Bill Murray 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z

Disney’s Pete’s Dragon, the other big release this weekend, did well in reviews but was shaky at the box office, making $21.6 million. Weekend Box Office: Sausage Party Scores Big While Suicide Squad Plunges 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z

"The Lego Movie," which led the box office for three consecutive weeks, was third in ticket sales at U.S. and Canadian theaters with $21 million, according to studio estimates. Liam Neeson thriller 'Non-Stop' lifts off to lead box office 2014-03-02T17:15:18Z

I'm sure it'll perform well enough at the box office on its opening weekend. The promotion for "Bros" was botched. But its ordinary rom-com trappings may also be to blame 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z

There were some serious fireworks at the Fourth of July box office this weekend, but while a few movies exploded, others just fizzled. 'Jurassic World' Wins Box Office Again as 'Terminator' and 'Magic Mike' Fall Flat 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z

Despite lackluster reviews, the 5th film in the series earned a healthy $605 million at the worldwide box office in 2017. Razzie 'worst film' nods is an Oscar-studded affair 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z

There's a three-way race this weekend as "Ted 2," "Inside Out" and "Jurassic World" rack up ticket sales that could put June within range of being the biggest month ever at the box office. June could end up being the biggest month ever at the box office 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” demolished its enemies at the domestic box office this weekend, but the film really made a killing overseas. 'Transformers,' a U.S. hit, soars even higher abroad 2011-07-04T17:28:00Z

If there was any doubt that “Magic Mike XXL” was going to be huge at the box office this summer, the cast’s appearance at Caesars Palace on Tuesday eliminated it. CinemaCon: The five biggest winners from Warner Bros.' packed slate 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z

The peak of her film career came in 1939 when The Little Princess, her first outing in Technicolor, became a critical and box office success. Obituary: Shirley Temple 2014-02-11T10:31:05Z

He could not have known that Winston Churchill despised the film and ensured its failure at the box office. Good fellows: Martin Scorsese and Colonel Blimp 2012-10-28T13:00:01Z

It has become a fact of cultural life in New York that a theater producer in search of big box office will seek out a famous person, regardless of his or her talents or credentials. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: Stage Resuscitation for Career-Challenged Celebrities 2011-05-26T16:16:55Z

With scant box office in inverse proportion to their perceived prestige, these films all paid a predictable commercial price for their avoidance of conventional genre tactics. The horror? How Suspiria leads the way for arthouse scares 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z

Studios receive about half of box office sales. After Batman, Warner Bros. hunts for next super hero 2012-07-20T17:40:37Z

“Relying on box office is a really old-fashioned way of looking at things.” Her Films May Flop, but Kate Hudson Remains a Fashion Star 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z

The three "Pirates of the Caribbean" films to date, starring Johnny Depp, are a hard act to follow, having grossed $2.7 billion at the global box office. Gyllenhaal goes blockbuster with game adaptation 2010-05-05T15:27:00Z

I think every time the box office went down a bit they would ask me to come back. Alan Cumming: "Life's just the same show with different costumes" 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z

“And we still have a huge Christmas week ahead of us,” said Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst at Comscore, which compiles box office data. ‘Aquaman’ Is the Big Finale in a Strong Year for the Box Office 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z

Its financial success wildly exceeded the expectations of its creators, who had been inspired by the profitability of the 1975 blockbuster film "Jaws," the first movie to earn US$100 million at the box office. Before Shark Week and ‘Jaws,’ World War II spawned America’s shark obsession 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z

But just because Into the Woods didn’t top the box office doesn’t mean it bombed. Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit,' 'Unbroken' Beat 'Into the Woods' 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z

After opening to strong box office in eight cities, the film is poised to expand to wide release April 15. Cast of ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ forged a team — on screen and off 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z

Most movie studios view the Globes telecast and accompanying red carpet spectacle as crucial marketing opportunities for winter films, especially dramas, which have been struggling at the box office. Golden Globes to Announce Nominees Ahead of a Return to TV 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z

Despite an import quota, Hollywood movies have dominated China's box office - until that changed dramatically this year. Hollywood must think bigger about China, says producer Janet Yang 2013-10-21T06:22:27Z

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” opened at the top of the box office. Top-grossing films for Aug. 8-10: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ takes in $65 million

Overall it was a solid session at the box office as the top 12 movies climbed approximately 10% on the comparable session last year. Jessica Chastain tops US box office with Mama and Zero Dark Thirty 2013-01-21T17:20:41Z

And when they pick up their phones, they rarely call the box office — they punch and swipe. Helen Mirren among the guests to laud Julie Taymor at Shakespeare gala 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z

To be a number one box office movie star and take a stuntman and let him direct his next movie? Q&A: The High-Octane Life of a Hollywood Stuntman 2011-02-18T08:40:00Z

And then there was the pandemic, and who knew what that might do to box office numbers? Where Did Those Hot Dog Fingers Come From? Daniels Explain 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z

Her imaginative flair has not translated as easily to the big screen, where her Beatle-themed romance "Across the Universe" and "The Tempest" have failed to ignite box offices. Broadway's "Spider-Man" delayed, revamped again 2011-03-10T02:19:33Z

For the next few years, mainstream comedies became his stock in trade, most of them huge box office hits. Ryan Reynolds: ‘I’m good at being the butt of the joke’ 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z

Let loose on Friday, the comedy's box office profile should rise sharply with urban audiences, then fall even more steeply. "Lottery Ticket" has no winners 2010-08-16T03:01:00Z

Nevertheless, some analysts believe the film's strong reviews will help it achieve the long-term box office target of over $500 million. DreamWorks Animation's "Dragon" opening disappoints 2010-03-29T19:29:00Z

It is No. 1 at the box office. Cliff Curtis on his "slow burn" Maori cop thriller "Muru" and how it's like "Avatar" 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z

Those uninspired box office receipts rank among the worst in recent history for Eastwood. Box Office: 'Jumanji 2' levels up with $60 million debut, 'Richard Jewell' stumbles 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z

For the unit of Sony Corp distributing the film, the deal with Amazon offers a chance for buzz and a better box office. Amazon offers tickets to early 'Jumanji' screenings for Prime members 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z

We’re in a period where critical acclaim is correlating with box office like never before, a troubling fact for Lionsgate, who have decided to withhold the latest film from critics until opening day. Saw too much: why the horror genre doesn't need a torture porn comeback 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z

The negative reviews Aloha was met with, plus the controversy surrounding Stone’s casting, no doubt played a factor in the film’s disappointing box office performance. Emma Stone admits her casting in Aloha was 'misguided' 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z

But having a black character at the center of a story hasn’t guaranteed smooth sailing artistically or at the box office either. Arts & Leisure: Black-and-White Struggle Through Hollywood?s Rosy Glow 2011-08-09T13:34:47Z

The movie went on to win best picture and grossed $138 million at domestic box offices. Sony, Paramount and Weinstein Co. get Oscar boost 2012-01-25T01:35:44Z

With hours to go before the band kick off their 2013 tour, hundreds of tickets seem to be languishing at the box office of 's Staples Centre. Rolling Stones struggling to sell high-price tickets in US 2013-05-03T12:27:03Z

Broadway box office grosses were virtually unchanged, meanwhile; shows this season grossed a total of $1.139 billion, a fraction less than the year before, according to the Broadway League data. ArtsBeat: Broadway Attendance Fell Six Percent This Season 2013-05-28T20:16:50Z

The previous two "Hunger Games" films grossed more than $1.5 billion in worldwide box office receipts. 'The Hunger Games' stage show to open in London in 2016 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z

Among Radius’s many purchases last year was “20 Feet From Stardom,” a look at backup singers that took in about $4.8 million at the box office and millions more through on-demand viewing. Documentaries: Where Sundance Goes, Oscars Follow 2013-12-27T23:08:10Z

Other films at the box office -- “Dumb and Dumber To,” “Big Hero 6” and “Interstellar” -- will likely stay in the top five this weekend. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 1' poised for biggest 2014 debut 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

The decision follows the worst weekend in more than two decades at the North American box office last week. Hollywood movie studios suspend release of box office data after coronavirus slump 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z

But the box office has proven that audiences are willing to watch certain heroes — James Bond, Batman, Han Solo — fight evil over and over again. Here’s Why Hollywood Will Never Stop Making Spider-Man Movies 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z

Early box office projections anticipated a modest increase on the takings for Gan’s previous film, Kaili Blues, about two depressed rural doctors. Chinese arthouse film breaks box office records after viewers mistake it for romcom 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

Still, it touched enough responsive chords to generate healthy international box office figures. ‘Finding Neverland’ Opens at American Repertory Theater 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z

The movie is set for 3,000-plus locations starting Friday, and the Thursday tally will be included with Friday box office. "Kick-Ass" looking for box office win 2010-04-16T00:00:00Z

Indeed, the film’s box office success in Japan and the United States prompted several attempts at a cinematic rematch. When King Kong Accidentally Met Godzilla 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z

"Jurassic World" may have had a record-setting box office opening, but claims of sexism are chasing after this movie like a giant T. rex. 'Jurassic World' battles sexism claims, in heels 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z

The only thing flying at “Hamilton” is money into the box office. The showman must go on: Cameron Mackintosh reflects on his storied career 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z

The domestic box office for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part II," for instance, fell 72 percent from $169 million its first weekend to $47 million in its second. "Dark Knight Rises" tops box office, sales drop 60 percent 2012-07-29T16:40:48Z

Reasons for the closing and recent box office figures were not available. 'Queen of the Night' Will Play Last Performance on New Year's Eve 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z

“Come on, guys, look at my sister standing by me,” Palcy said, gesturing to the presenter Viola Davis, whose film “The Woman King,” directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, topped the box office in September. Michael J. Fox, Diane Warren and Cher at the Raucous Governors Awards 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z

Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images Film critics pride themselves on holding the industry to a higher standard than Academy voters do, championing art over entertainment, innovation over box office returns. Why the Golden Globes are still the ones to watch 2012-12-13T15:27:14Z

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the box office closing one hour before the closing time. Spare Times for April 13-19 2012-04-12T20:38:23Z

Both are shutting down after slow box office sales in recent months, but will live on in touring productions. Theater: ?Billy Elliot? and ?Addams Family? - Saying Goodbye 2011-12-31T00:27:20Z

Abrams will helm “Star Wars: Episode IX” after he launched the current iteration of “Star Wars” films with 2015’s box office hit “The Force Awakens.” J.J. Abrams to write and direct 2019's 'Star Wars: Episode IX' 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z

In the early summer, Transformers 2 steamrollered all competition on its way to becoming only the ninth movie in history to earn $400 million at the domestic box office. 2010-01-08T21:05:00Z

She was a success in the early 1930s but lapsed into “box office poison” by 1938. ‘American Rhapsody: Writers, Musicians, Movie Stars, and One Great Building’ 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z

When Think Like a Man opened in the US in April, it topped the box office chart for two weeks, going on to gross $91m. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter slays competition at UK box office 2012-06-26T12:33:39Z

With Rogue One winning the Christmas race even more comprehensively than predicted, signs are strong Rian Johnson’s latest instalment in the central Skywalker saga will wipe every other movie off the box office next year. The most exciting science-fiction films of 2017 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z

It lost half a million dollars at the box office and was unavailable for decades after release. The Trouble With Harry: Hitchcock's lost masterpiece 2012-07-02T18:00:01Z

Broadway had a feast over Thanksgiving week, with “Hamilton” once again setting the all-time box office record and many shows breaking their own theaters’ records up and down Midtown. ‘Hamilton’ Sets Grosses Record in Huge Week for Broadway 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z

These movies are part of a long list of 2015 films that tanked at the box office, and the list could stretch as the year goes on. TV is killing the movies: Can Hollywood step up its game to compete with the small screen? 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z

In doubling the outlandishness of its predecessor, it took $150m less at the box office, despite costing twice as much to make. 'I'm sucking up your IQ!': what 90s Batman teaches us 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z

For the weekend, the No. 1 movie at North American theaters was “The Girl on the Train,” which collected about $24.7 million, according to comScore, which compiles box office data. ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Flops at the Box Office Despite Rave Reviews 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z

Those factors contributed to a collapse in erotic movies at the box office, film historians said. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Leads Weekend Box Office, Stirring Reflection on Sex Films 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z

Children’s tickets must be purchased through the box office. Spare Times for Children for Dec. 13-19 2013-12-12T23:34:34Z

Its box office revenue rose 9 percent in 2018 to 61 billion yuan. Hit or miss: Oscar for Alibaba's 'Green Book' no guarantee for... 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z

But never fear, Will Smith is in this film, and the prince of the box office is incapable of letting space invaders get fresh with our planet. Cinematic Visions of the Apocalypse 2011-11-11T12:00:23Z

The session caps a remarkable run for the Dwayne Johnson-Kevin Hart action comedy, which also won the box office on its third, fourth and fifth weekends. Box Office: 'Jumanji' Regains Top Spot for Modest Super Bowl Weekend 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z

His 2008 remake of the sci-fi movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still," however, underperformed at the box office and received poor reviews. Marvel summons Scott Derrickson to direct 'Dr. Strange' movie 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z

In Europe, where “Agora” was released last year and became the box office champion of 2009 in Spain, that portrayal of Christian zealotry has provoked controversy. Film: Hypatia: Martyr to Christian Zealots 2010-05-22T07:01:00Z

The bewilderment of critics didn't at all dampen the box office fervor for "Lazarus." Meet Ivo van Hove, the most provocatively illuminating theater director right now 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z

If “La La Land” is an exception to the box office rules, it is becoming quite an exception. Hot on the Trail of ‘La La Land,’ Here Come More Movie Musicals 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z

A film of this uproariously vertiginous 1983 play, starring Mia Farrow, didn't do as well as it deserved to at the box office. 2 pre-holiday shows definitely for adults, plus 1 for kids 2011-11-17T22:43:26Z

"This happens every now and then," says Jeff Bock, senior box office analyst at the tracking firm Exhibitor Relations. Hollywood's not so sunny summer 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z

"The Interview," which cost $44 million to make, was expected to debut to $25 million in wide release at the box office. 'Hobbit' to prevail for 2nd weekend as 'Interview' rolls out 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z

Disaster movies have varying success rates at the box office. Box office: 'San Andreas' shakes up box office with $53.2 million 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z

Tickets for the productions, called “Exhibition on Screen,” will be available at theater box offices and through Fathomevents.com. Bringing MoMA's Matisse Show to Movie Theaters 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is being heralded as the highest box office grossing film of all time in North America. Calm down about the new “Star Wars” box office record: It hasn’t even caught up with “Doctor Zhivago” yet 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z

Domestic films in 2016 accounted for 58 percent of total box office. China box office posts turnaround in 2017 with 13 percent growth 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z

It has shown women can fuel box office. Bella beats Bond as Twilight movie topples Skyfall from box-office peak 2012-11-24T16:22:26Z

Warner Bros. and New Line claimed the top two spots at the box office as last weekend’s champ “Shazam!” dropped to second place. Box Office: 'Curse of La Llorona' Wins Worst Easter Weekend in Over... 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z

Get the “series package,” five films for $60, available at the box office only. Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: MoMA PS1 and Quad Cinema 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z

A 24-day total of over $335 million going into the weekend will already place the film in the Top 25 all-time performers at the North American box office. Box Office Preview: 'Hunger' going for 4 in a row 2012-04-13T02:16:05Z

It took in about $16.3 million, according to comScore, which compiles box office data, tying “Saw VI” for the lowest opening in the franchise, after adjusting for inflation. ‘Jigsaw’ Carves Up Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ at the Box Office 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z

Former box office leader American Hustle, which took £1.5m in its fifth week of release, bagged 10 Oscar nods including all four acting shortlists. Wolf of Wall Street tops box office 2014-01-21T14:37:13Z

His last film, Where to Invade Next, was a disappointment at the box office, making just $3.8m. Michael Moore to release surprise Donald Trump documentary 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z

According to Boxofficemojo.com, the movie earned just $7.6 million at the North American box office. Humble Damon cheers Oscar hopeful, friend Ben Affleck 2013-02-08T20:14:46Z

A superhero squad was no match for a boy with a guitar and a dream at the box office this weekend. ‘Coco’ Dominates Thanksgiving Weekend at the Box Office 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z