The Weekend Report Archive for September, 2013
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 supped on an estimated opening salvo of $34.4 million to easily take top spot with weekend moviegoers. Three other films debuted nationally and, like Meatballs, none had quite the spice that had been anticipated. Following last week’s teaser opening, Formula 1 racing saga Rush slotted third with $10.3 million while urban romantic comedy Baggage Claim grossed $9.4 million. The naughty but nice Don Jon trailed with $9 million.
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It was definitely a case of take all Prisoners as the gripping child abduction drama ascended to the top in its debut with an estimated $21.2 million. The weekend’s other incoming wide release saw dancing but no stars as Battle of the Year grossed $4.8 million to slot fifth overall. Exclusive newcomers also provided a couple of potent entries starting with the adult rom-com Enough Said that sparked $240,000 from four screens. Just a lap behind, Formula 1 nail-biter Rush revved up $198,000 from five tracks.
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To no great surprise, the debut of Riddick shot to the top of the weekend charts with an estimated $18.6 million. It was the sole new national release in what is traditionally one of the lowest attended movie periods of the year. There was a tidal wave of exclusive openings but only doc portrait Salingerposted big numbers of $89,200 with a mere four carbons.
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Civil Rights conquers raging hormones as One Direction does about what was expected after Friday while The Butler reports a remarkably strong hold for the 3 days. Instructions Not Included remains the top story of the weekend, as the Spanish language film racks up an estimated $7.4 million on 347 screens for Lionsgate. And Blue Jasmine passes Love & Death to become Woody Allen’s fifth-highest grossing film domestically with more $ to come.
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