Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon

Daytripper · 11-21-09, 12:42 PM

Per box-office.com

1 The Twilight Saga: New Moon $130,000,000 -- 4,024 -- $32,306 $130,000,000 1 Summit
2 The Blind Side $32,000,000 -- 3,110 -- $10,289 $32,000,000 1 Warner Bros.
3 2012 $29,000,000 -56% 3,408 +4 $8,509 $110,721,057 2 Sony/ Columbia
4 Disney's A Christmas Carol $13,500,000 -39% 3,578 -105 $3,773 $81,060,978 3 Disney
5 Planet 51 $12,500,000 -- 3,035 -- $4,119 $12,500,000 1 Sony/ Columbia
6 The Men Who Stare at Goats $2,500,000 -57% 2,065 -397 $1,211 $27,351,058 3 Overture
7 Michael Jackson's This Is It $2,200,000 -57% 1,640 -1,397 $1,341 $70,841,128 4 Sony/ Columbia
8 Law Abiding Citizen $2,100,000 -45% 1,327 -744 $1,583 $70,512,140 6 Overture
9 Couples Retreat $1,900,000 -54% 1,712 -797 $1,110 $104,948,955 7 Universal
Title Weekend Locations Location Avg. Total Gross Weeks Distributor
Limited (100 - 999)
1 Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire $11,500,000 +96% 629 +455 $18,283 $21,895,749 3 Lionsgate

troystiffler · 11-21-09, 12:45 PM

Wha wha? I didn't even know that they were shooting for more than $40mil or so.

Adam Tyner · 11-21-09, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by troystiffler

Wha wha? I didn't even know that they were shooting for more than $40mil or so.

For New Moon? The first Twilight grossed something like $70 mil in its first weekend, and after its colossal success, I don't think anyone was expecting this sequel to make less.

Brack · 11-21-09, 01:06 PM

That's a pretty strong opening for The Blind Side.

maingon · 11-21-09, 01:09 PM

those are crazy numbers for New Moon, thats something I would expect a big event movie like 2012 open with, not a teen girl type of flick. Looks like the blindside opened well, Though theres been a ton of previews for it basically nonstop for the bast few weeks.

KillerCannibal · 11-21-09, 01:15 PM

Didn't like the other box office thread?

Solid opener for Blind Side. I hear it's pretty good.

As for NM beating something like 2012, you gotta remember NM is a franchise-based pic with a built-in fanbase, whereas 2012 was a non-sequel, non-franchise picture. It did exceptionally well in that respect.

Daytripper · 11-21-09, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerCannibal

Didn't like the other box office thread?

I only saw the thread that said "Moon" broke midnight records. Did the orginator change the subject line?

KillerCannibal · 11-21-09, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytripper

I only saw the thread that said "Moon" broke midnight records. Did the orginator change the subject line?

Did you read after the word "midnight"?

Shannon Nutt · 11-21-09, 02:08 PM

$72.7 million the first day (including the midnight showings). So I guess this movie is going to make a few bucks, heh?

fumanstan · 11-21-09, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brack

That's a pretty strong opening for The Blind Side.

I didn't even hear much about The Blind Side until I started seeing some commercials on TV the last week or two. Very impressive to me.

RoboDad · 11-21-09, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerCannibal

Did you read after the word "midnight"?

Well, in fairness, if you read the actual contents of the other thread, there is no information posted there regarding any other movie's BO take (besides Harry Potter and Batman movies), and there isn't even any discussion regarding other movies released or in theaters this weekend. It is just a Twilight bashing fest.

DRG · 11-21-09, 02:41 PM

If the number holds, that'll be the second $30M+ opener for Sandra Bullock in 2009. Before this year she had never opened a film to over $18M. Even with the mini-stumble of All About Steve, she's having a great year.

Kal-El · 11-21-09, 04:14 PM

Thread title's a year too early.

troystiffler · 11-21-09, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner

For New Moon? The first Twilight grossed something like $70 mil in its first weekend, and after its colossal success, I don't think anyone was expecting this sequel to make less.

Hm. Everything about these movies passed me by. I just remember Kevin Smith mocking it a little bit, and questioning the feel of that scene from Comicon. That said, I'm always down for a sappy love story. I'll probably end up seeing this one in the theaters.

ardathbey · 11-21-09, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Thread title's a year too early.

Ha! Excellent point.

Rypro 525 · 11-22-09, 09:23 AM

if that number is right, its still at least 25 mil off TDK's 3 day record right?

Brack · 11-22-09, 11:45 AM

$140m on boxofficeguru. not too shabby. your beloved Dark Knight is safe geeks.

Indy Jones Fan · 11-22-09, 12:21 PM

Do these threads always have to have a stupid, cute title? "Eclipse of the Moon", "Zombies Ate Meatballs" (from a while back).

RichC2 · 11-22-09, 12:26 PM

Nope, just fun with titles, and it's better than "Weekend Box Office Thread. Discuss."

ScissorPuppy · 11-22-09, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Jones Fan

Do these threads always have to have a stupid, cute title? "Eclipse of the Moon", "Zombies Ate Meatballs" (from a while back).

Yep, this title confused me at first. Because I thought it was referring to "Precious" eclipsing "New Moon" at the box office.

superdeluxe · 11-22-09, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brack

$140m on boxofficeguru. not too shabby. your beloved Dark Knight is safe geeks.

I wouldn't be 100% certain, it has already jumped 10 million from the first estimate (130), although it most likely wont get TDK, #2 opening might still be in play.

Indy Jones Fan · 11-22-09, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RichC2

Nope, just fun with titles, and it's better than "Weekend Box Office Thread. Discuss."

I guess I'm just cranky in my old age because they annoy me.

Here are a few more:

Everyone watches Harry Potter Pull Out His Wand

She Cut A Bitch!

2012 Destroys The Competition

Bet Nobody SAW This Coming

fumanstan · 11-22-09, 02:48 PM

The Sunday estimate is far lower then the drops Dark Knight or current 2nd place weekend opener Spider-Man 3 had. It will be interesting to see the actuals.

cungar · 11-22-09, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by maingon

those are crazy numbers for New Moon, thats something I would expect a big event movie like 2012 open with, not a teen girl type of flick.

Considering New Moon has basically dominated every Entertainment show, magazine cover and website for the last month I'm not sure how anyone could be surprised by this. This is the most overhyped movie of the last year.

DRG · 11-22-09, 04:04 PM

I have to wonder how big this opening could have been if these stories were written even a *little* bit better and thus maybe had a broader appeal. I think of something like Harry Potter, which has a lot of die hard fans who've read the books, but also manages to attract more casual viewers who've never picked up one of the books. Twilight is so heavily geared toward the fangirls and seems to be very polarizing to most everyone else.

11-21-09, 12:42 PM	#1
Daytripper DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,755	Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon Per box-office.com 1 The Twilight Saga: New Moon $130,000,000 -- 4,024 -- $32,306 $130,000,000 1 Summit 2 The Blind Side $32,000,000 -- 3,110 -- $10,289 $32,000,000 1 Warner Bros. 3 2012 $29,000,000 -56% 3,408 +4 $8,509 $110,721,057 2 Sony/ Columbia 4 Disney's A Christmas Carol $13,500,000 -39% 3,578 -105 $3,773 $81,060,978 3 Disney 5 Planet 51 $12,500,000 -- 3,035 -- $4,119 $12,500,000 1 Sony/ Columbia 6 The Men Who Stare at Goats $2,500,000 -57% 2,065 -397 $1,211 $27,351,058 3 Overture 7 Michael Jackson's This Is It $2,200,000 -57% 1,640 -1,397 $1,341 $70,841,128 4 Sony/ Columbia 8 Law Abiding Citizen $2,100,000 -45% 1,327 -744 $1,583 $70,512,140 6 Overture 9 Couples Retreat $1,900,000 -54% 1,712 -797 $1,110 $104,948,955 7 Universal Title Weekend Locations Location Avg. Total Gross Weeks Distributor Limited (100 - 999) 1 Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire $11,500,000 +96% 629 +455 $18,283 $21,895,749 3 Lionsgate

11-21-09, 01:06 PM	#4
Brack Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,955	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon That's a pretty strong opening for The Blind Side.

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maingon DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,327	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon those are crazy numbers for New Moon, thats something I would expect a big event movie like 2012 open with, not a teen girl type of flick. Looks like the blindside opened well, Though theres been a ton of previews for it basically nonstop for the bast few weeks. __________________ HD-DVD

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KillerCannibal DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,332	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon Didn't like the other box office thread? Solid opener for Blind Side. I hear it's pretty good. As for NM beating something like 2012, you gotta remember NM is a franchise-based pic with a built-in fanbase, whereas 2012 was a non-sequel, non-franchise picture. It did exceptionally well in that respect. __________________ Top 10 most-wanted BD titles:Blue Velvet/Once Upon A Time in the West/Jaws/Mulholland Dr./Battle Royale/Videodrome/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ('74)/Beyond the Valley of the Dolls/Phantasm/Death Wish

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Shannon Nutt DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,865	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon $72.7 million the first day (including the midnight showings). So I guess this movie is going to make a few bucks, heh? __________________ http://www.facebook.com/people/Shannon-Nutt/642637351

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troystiffler DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,521	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon Wha wha? I didn't even know that they were shooting for more than $40mil or so. __________________ "Don't mock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love." ~ Woody Allen

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DRG DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: ND Posts: 9,771	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon If the number holds, that'll be the second $30M+ opener for Sandra Bullock in 2009. Before this year she had never opened a film to over $18M. Even with the mini-stumble of All About Steve, she's having a great year.

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Brack Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,955	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon $140m on boxofficeguru. not too shabby. your beloved Dark Knight is safe geeks.

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fumanstan DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 23,085	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon The Sunday estimate is far lower then the drops Dark Knight or current 2nd place weekend opener Spider-Man 3 had. It will be interesting to see the actuals. __________________ XBox Live: Fu Man Stan "I've never derived "joy" from either comicbooks or torture porn, so you can imagine how I feel about the mainstream marriage of the two in The Dark Knight" - baracine

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DRG DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: ND Posts: 9,771	Re: Weekend Box-office (11/20-11/22) : Eclipse of the moon I have to wonder how big this opening could have been if these stories were written even a little bit better and thus maybe had a broader appeal. I think of something like Harry Potter, which has a lot of die hard fans who've read the books, but also manages to attract more casual viewers who've never picked up one of the books. Twilight is so heavily geared toward the fangirls and seems to be very polarizing to most everyone else.