

Klady By Leonard KladyKlady@moviecitynews.com
Planes, T-r-a-i-n-s and RVsy
Better than anticipated debuts for RV and United 93 once again translated into improved box off ice results with the former comedic hijinx grossing an estimated $16.3 million to rank as the weekend’s top attraction. The frame also saw disappointing bows for the familycentric Stick It and Akeelah and the Bee and good response for…
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“Satire is what closes on Saturday Night” — George S. Kaufman Most filmmakers are superstitious. They wear things – socks, ties, shoes – that are supposed to bring them luck; they have traditions that have to be upheld when the deal is made, at the start of filming or on the first evening of a…
Read the full article »Silent Hill… Holy Moly
Silent Hill scared up an estimated $20.3 million to rank as the top attraction at the weekend box office. The frames other debuting fare rated good returns of $14.4 million for the thriller The Sentineland a less than euphoric $3.8 million for the satiric American Dreamz. Overall business dipped modestly from the prior weekend but…
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Imitation is the sincerest form of film production if Scary Movie 4 is any yardstick of contemporary Hollywood. The horror spoof sequel arrived with an impressive estimate of $40.7 million that provided a significant boost to weekend holiday business. The frame’s other major debut – the animated family yarn The Wild – ranked a disappointing…
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About 10 years ago ShoWest decided to carve out a couple of hours in its schedule for a reception dedicated to the art house crowd. At that point the event was dominated by lunches and dinners sponsored by the majors that featured product reels and daises over flowing with stars of upcoming movies. Whether the…
Read the full article »Hot & Cold… and Hot
Despite a sharp 50% decline, Ice Age: The Meltdown remained the top draw in the marketplace with an estimated $34.2 million. Still there was unexpected heat from debuting fare including a potent second place finish for The Benchwarmers and a strong limited launch for Friends with Money. Overall it translated into a significant viewing increase…
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This past week in Los Angeles marked the 10th anniversary of the film series City of Lights, City of Angels. For the uninitiated, it’s a six-day program of recent French movies – an eclectic mix of popular and arcane cinema from the land of Truffaut and Renoir. It’s an initiative of a lot of…
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There’s nothing quite like a hot movie to reinvigorate movie going and Ice Age: The Meltdown needn’t have worried about a chilly reception. The very animated sequel arrived with an estimated $69.3 million that sent revenues and attendance airborne. The film also added $43 million from international bows. The competition was pallid using the Ice…
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