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Box Office Weekend: Eight Figure Box Office for Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven opened the final weekend of September with an estimated $35 million in domestic box office earnings…and while its $90 million costs may be tough to top (even with foreign box office adding to the totals), it was still enough to hold back the debut of Storks, which brought in an estimated $21.8 million against $70 million in costs. Both films pushed the previous champ Su...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Sully Rides High for Second Week
Sully not only held up well in its second week with a small drop in revenue (an estimated $22 million), but held onto first place with ease…the second-place finisher, Blair Witch, did not even break $10 million, with an estimated $9.7 million. Still, the latest horror entry in the long dormant franchise managed to nearly double its $5 million costs in a single weekend, even if it’s critical ...[Read More]
The Preview Reel: Can the Blair Witch Conjure Up a Win?
Welcome to another “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide release movies. Last weekend finally saw some good box office results as Sully grossed over $35 million in its opening weekend, and this weekend looks to continue that trend. The surprise horror sequel Blair Witch hits the screen, along with another legacy sequel in Bridget Jones’s Baby, and the Oliver Stone thrill...[Read More]