Move over, Transformers…Harry Potter is back, and is cleaning up all over the place. Not only did Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 take the weekend with $168.6 million, it also managed to land the #1 spot in numerous categories, including best opening day and best opening weekend of all time. With nearly $500 million worldwide, in one weekend it has made half of Pirates of the Caribbea...[Read More]
Opening a film on a Wednesday, during a holiday weekend, can really give you a leg up…Transformers: Dark of the Moon did a fine job bringing in ticket sales, even if its critical reception left a lot to be desired. During the 4-day weekend, it made $116.4 million (and $181.1 million including the Wednesday and Thursday receipts). Not only is it the highest-earning film opening on Independence Day ...[Read More]
It appears as if third time’s a charm for Michael Bay when it comes to the Transformers franchise. After a promising first film, and an absolutely dreadful sequel, Transformers: Dark of the Moon stands out as the best film in the series. Besides being a welcome addition to the Transformers canon, Bay’s third stab at the franchise also features some of the best 3-D work since Avatar, which is refre...[Read More]