Rebooted "Pirates" sets overseas box office record

NEW YORK - suite revisited "Pirates of the Caribbean" "on the tides of the Stranger" is her most demanding veil abroad, where he took in a $ record of 256.3 million at the box office international, according to studio estimates Sunday.

That surpasses the previous foreign record of opening of the sixth "Harry Potter" film "Harry Potter and the half-blood 2009 Prince", which has earned international $ 236 million.

Walt Disney co. said "On Stranger tides," the fourth episode of "Pirates", earned $ 90.1 million to the Canada. Its combined worldwide total is 346.4 million, Fourth World opening ever.

New 3D film crew plays Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, but it brings back Johnny Depp: Captain Jack Sparrow. "Chicago" director Rob Marshall took the reins of Gore Verbinski, who directed the trilogy. Penelope Cruz and Ian McShane introduce new characters.

It was a risky restart in view of the popularity of the previous films "Pirates". The last, 2007 "end of the world", opened with $ 114.7 million.

But "at the end of the world"was also poorly reviewed and disappointing for much of its audience."" For Disney, which has wide merchandising and tie-ins "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme park, is a vital franchise. The first three films earned a combined $ 2.7 billion in the world.

"The entire room of this particular film was based on a worldwide release because our sense of how strong on the international market would," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney. "Johnny is not just a domestic star." Johnny is an international star. ?

Viane, stated that the result justified new look of the franchise, that the public "liked the attitude rebooted." Viane is a not comment if it meant a subsequent fifth film, but that seems very likely. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has already a script in the works.

"On stranger tides" was the only new film in the release of the scale on the end of week. In the second week of its release, the famous "demoiselles" comedy honour starring Kristen Wiig, was at the box office with $ 21 million. It was a small impressive decrease of only 20 per cent of the universal version of $ 26.2 million opening weekend.

The slight decrease was even more popular comedies such as "The hangover" and "Wedding Crashers," which had same business supported by the strong word-of-mouth.

Top film last week at the box office, the adaptation of the comic strip "Thor," Paramount, slid to third place in the third week of its release. He received $ 15.5 million, with its cumulative total to $ 145.4 million.

Limited-release debut was "Midnight in Paris from Woody Allen," which received some of the best magazines for Allen, over the years. Sony Pictures Classics release opened only six rooms, but has attracted more than $96,000 average outstanding screen.

Well that "on the Stranger tides" had the best opening of the year North America, international revenue was the greatest history. The film transferred his foreign appeal cast of international stars such as Cruz and defining itself in tropical regions bright.

"This proves the importance of the global market," said Paul Dergarabedian, analyst for Hollywood.com box office.

The film made especially strong in China and Russia, the India, 52.6 million of $. He set a record in Russia, taking in $ 28.6 million.

The film has benefited from the increase in ticket prices for 3D representations, but perhaps even more important to IMAX projections. "On stranger tides" a world record for IMAX with 16.7 million worldwide.

Propelled largely by the payment of "Pirates" and the success of "Bridesmaids", it was the second "up" weekend in a row from the same weekend box office figures last year. End of next week, the three-day Memorial Day weekend, appears as bright, with the beginnings of "the hangover party II" of Warner Bros. and Paramount "Kung Fu Panda 2".

Combined with the second weekend of "on the tides of the Stranger", as from SODEC more great Memorial Day weekend ever expected Dergarabedian.

Sale of tickets estimated from Friday to Sunday to Canadian and American theatres according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be published Monday.

1. "Pirates of the Caribbean: on stranger tides," $ 90.1 million.

2 "Bridesmaids," $ 21 million.

3. "Thor,"$ 15.5 million."."

4 "Fast five", $ 10.6 million.

5. "Rio," $ 4.7 million.

6. "Priest," $ 4.6 million.

7. "Jump the broom" $ 3.7 million.

8. "Something borrowed", $ 3.4 million.

9. "Water for elephants," $ 2.2 million.

10 "Madea Tyler Perry family United," $990,000.

Pirates plundered 90 million at the Box Office. Record overseas Set

Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush. Photo credits: Peter mountain/Walt Disney PicturesTV Guide

The fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film, sailed to the top of box office weekend, Box Office Mojo reports.

Pirates of the Caribbean: on the tides of the Stranger introduced into some large booty — 90,1 million for the year - to become the opening of 2011. However, the first was notably less than the second (c $ million) and the third ($114.7 million) films. The film, with Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, fared much better on foreign waters with a total of $ 256.3 million, making the launch of the highest Box-Office never overseas.

Thor retains the hammer down on bridesmaids

Bridesmaids continues in second place, Box-Office of $ 21 million in the second week of its release. After the fall of two ends week on top, Thor, no. 3, drawing of 15.5 million in ticket sales; its total gross exceeds now the $ 145 million.

Five quick stationed at no. 4, attracting 10.6 million and bringing its total to $ 186,2 million. Fifth-place, Rio takes $ 4.65 million (for a total of $ 131.6 million).

Priest followed far behind in sixth place with $ 4.6 million. Jumping the broom, came in seventh, won $ 3.7 million.

Rounding in the top 10: something borrowed, no. 8, $ 3.4 million), water for elephants (No. 9, $ 2.1 million) and the family of Madea in Tyler Perry Happy (No. 10, $990,000).

Rebooted "Pirates" sets overseas box office record

 The redesigned suite of "Pirates of Caribbean" "on the tides of the Stranger" is his most demanding sailing overseas, where he took a record 256,3 million at the box office international, according to studio estimates Sunday.

That surpasses the previous foreign record of opening of the sixth "Harry Potter" film "Harry Potter and the half-blood 2009 Prince", which has earned international $ 236 million.

Walt Disney co. said "On Stranger tides," the fourth episode of "Pirates", earned $ 90.1 million to the Canada. Its combined worldwide total is 346.4 million, Fourth World opening ever.

New 3D film crew plays Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, but it brings back Johnny Depp: Captain Jack Sparrow. "Chicago" director Rob Marshall took the reins of Gore Verbinski, who directed the trilogy. Penelope Cruz and Ian McShane introduce new characters.

It was a risky restart in view of the popularity of the previous films "Pirates". The last, 2007 "end of the world", opened with $ 114.7 million.

But "at the end of the world"was also poorly reviewed and disappointing for much of its audience."" For Disney, which has wide merchandising and tie-ins "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme park, is a vital franchise. The first three films earned a combined $ 2.7 billion in the world.

"The entire room of this particular film was based on a worldwide release because our sense of how strong on the international market would," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney. "Johnny is not just a domestic star." Johnny is an international star. ?

Viane, stated that the result justified new look of the franchise, that the public "liked the attitude rebooted." Viane is a not comment if it meant a subsequent fifth film, but that seems very likely. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has already a script in the works.

"On stranger tides" was the only new film in the release of the scale on the end of week. In the second week of its release, the famous "demoiselles" comedy honour starring Kristen Wiig, was at the box office with $ 21 million. It was a small impressive decrease of only 20 per cent of the universal version of $ 26.2 million opening weekend.

The slight decrease was even more popular comedies such as "The hangover" and "Wedding Crashers," which had same business supported by the strong word-of-mouth.

Top film last week at the box office, the adaptation of the comic strip "Thor," Paramount, slid to third place in the third week of its release. He received $ 15.5 million, with its cumulative total to $ 145.4 million.

Limited-release debut was "Midnight in Paris from Woody Allen," which received some of the best magazines for Allen, over the years. Sony Pictures Classics release opened only six rooms, but has attracted more than $96,000 average outstanding screen.

Well that "on the Stranger tides" had the best opening of the year North America, international revenue was the greatest history. The film transferred his foreign appeal cast of international stars such as Cruz and defining itself in tropical regions bright.

"This proves the importance of the global market," said Paul Dergarabedian, analyst for Hollywood.com box office.

The film made especially strong in China and Russia, the India, 52.6 million of $. He set a record in Russia, taking in $ 28.6 million.

"Thor" nails Top box office Spot

 "thor" stole "Bridesmaids" Thunderbird by fixation of spot No. 1 at the box office with $ 34.7 million.

NET final Monday for film superhero 3D Paramount Chris Hemsworth as God of Thunder Marvel is slightly from an initial estimate of studio of 34.5 million over the weekend. "Honour of Universal" Demoiselles, starring Kristen Wiig: a down-on-sa-luck bridesmaid, was also above estimate of $ 24.4 million of $ 26.2 million Sunday.

Films from top 20 to Canadian and American theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by the studio distribution, gross, number of theater locations, average gross received by location, total and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com is :

1. "Thor,"paramount, $34,703,035, 3,963 points, average $8,757, $119,455,352, two weeks."."

2 "Bridesmaids," Universal, $26,247,410, 2 918 sites, average $8995, $26,247,410, a week.

3. "Fast five" Universal, $20,444,270, 3,793 locations, average 5 390 $ $169,690,470, three weeks.

4. "Priest," Sony, $14,953,664, 2,864 locations, average $5,221, $14,953,664, a week.

5. "Rio," Fox, $8,275,058, 2,929 locations, $useful average, $125,243,198, five weeks.

6. "Jump the broom", Sony, $7,066,190, 2,035 locations, $3,472 average, $25,760,004, two weeks.

7. "Something borrowed," Warner Bros., $6,872,221, 2904 locations average of $2,366, $25,518,733, two weeks.

8 Mean "Water for elephants," Fox, $4,203,095, 2,425 locations, $1,733, $48,578,875, four weeks.

9. Average of "Madea Tyler Perry family United," Lionsgate, $2,214,033, 1,449 locations, $1.528, $50,232,182, four weeks.

10 Average of "Soul Surfer", Sony, $1,826,788, 1,468 locations, $1,244, $39,232,956, six weeks.

11. "Too hoodwinked!" Hood vs. evil, "Weinstein Co., $1,151,268, 1276 locations, $902 average, $8,562,861, three weeks."

12. "Insidious," Film District, $958,323, 762 locations, average $1,258, $51,474,312, seven weeks.

13. "Prom," Disney, $939,043, 1 201 locations, $782 average, $8,971,930, three weeks.

14 Average of "source Code," Summit, $837,279, 626 locations, $1,338, $52,233,801, seven weeks. ""

15. "Everything Must Go," Roadside Attractions, $791,677, 218 locations, $3,632, average $791,677, a week.

16. "African cats," Disney, $667,187, 631 locations, $1057 average, $14,039,566, four weeks.

17 "Hanna" average, Focus, $597,485, 425 locations, $1,406, $38,604,260, six weeks.

18 Average "Cave of Forgotten Dreams", IFC, 82 locations, $5,755, $471,933, $1,315,636, three weeks.

19 "The conspirator," Roadside Attractions average, $464,168, 370 locations, $1.255, $10,492,274, five weeks.

20 Average "Winner winner," Fox Searchlight, $405,290, 248 locations, $1,634, $8,934,332, nine weeks.

"Thor" hammers "Bridesmaids" at the box office (AP)

LOS ANGELES - "Thor" nailed down the No. 1 spot at the box office again.

Film superhero 3D Paramount with Chris Hemsworth as hammer God carrying marvel of Thunder earned $ 34.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

This brings the total route of "Thor" 119.2 million, although not quite impressive as comics hero fellow "iron Man 2", which earned 211.2 million by its second weekend at the same time last year.

""thor"a playground really great to work on its second weekend in classrooms," said Paul Dergarabedian, analyst for Hollywood.com box office. "" "". For a big-budget Marvel Comics film opened very firmly give up only 48 percent indicates some very strong word of mouth to ear. I think Kenneth Branagh Director really contributed much to the table. ?

"Honour of Universal" Demoiselles, sizzling comedy with Kristen Wiig: a down-on-sa-luck bridesmaid, made his debut over expectations in second place with $ 24.4 million. Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal, attributed the good critical film and mouth to ear to the appeal of broad public: 67% of the audience was a woman. man of 33 percent.

"It is quite good considering it is a table entitled"Bridesmaids,"", said Rocco.

The next opponent for "thor" happens the week next with the opening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger tides," the fourth film in the blockbuster Disney franchise featuring Johnny Depp: mischievous pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. Memorial Day weekend come the follow-up "hangover part II" of Warner Bros. and Paramount "Kung Fu Panda 2".

"The cavalry is about to arrive, said Dergarabedian." We are quite ready for a weekend of Memorial Day. We are in the year to date approximately 13% on revenues. A month earlier, we have decreased by 20%. We do to the ground, and the end of the week has decreased only 3 per cent, which is impressive given the force of 'iron Man 2' in its second weekend a year ago. ?

Suite of Universal "Fast five" car racing with Dwayne Johnson moved in third position with $ 19.5 million in its third weekend in classrooms.

3D vampire-hunting graphic novel adaptation of Sony "Priest" opened in fourth place with $ 14.5 million, while it tale birds of Fox animation "Rio" landed at the fifth place with $ 8 million in its fifth weekend in classrooms.

Sale of tickets estimated from Friday to Sunday to Canadian and American theatres according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be published Monday.

1. "Thor,"$ 34.5 million."."

2 "Bridesmaids," $ 24.4 million.

3. "Fast five", $ 19.5 million.

4. "Priest," $ 14.5 million.

5. "Rio," $ 8 million.

6. ""Jump the broom"$ 7.3 million."

7. "Something borrowed", $ 7 million.

8. "Water for elephants," $ 4.1 million.

9. "Madea Tyler Perry family United," $ 2.2 million.

10. "Soul Surfer," $ 1.8 million.

"Thor" hammers "Bridesmaids" at Box Office

"Thor" nailed down the No. 1 spot at the box office again.

Film superhero 3D Paramount with Chris Hemsworth as hammer God carrying marvel of Thunder earned $ 34.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

This brings the total route of "Thor" 119.2 million, although not quite impressive as comics hero fellow "iron Man 2", which earned 211.2 million by its second weekend at the same time last year.

""thor"a playground really great to work on its second weekend in classrooms," said Paul Dergarabedian, analyst for Hollywood.com box office. "" "". For a big-budget Marvel Comics film opened very firmly give up only 48 percent indicates some very strong word of mouth to ear. I think Kenneth Branagh Director really contributed much to the table. ?

"Honour of Universal" Demoiselles, sizzling comedy with Kristen Wiig: a down-on-sa-luck bridesmaid, made his debut over expectations in second place with $ 24.4 million. Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal, attributed the good critical film and mouth to ear to the appeal of broad public: 67% of the audience was a woman. man of 33 percent.

"It is quite good considering it is a table entitled"Bridesmaids,"", said Rocco.

The next opponent for "thor" happens the week next with the opening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger tides," the fourth film in the blockbuster Disney franchise featuring Johnny Depp: mischievous pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. Memorial Day weekend come the follow-up "hangover part II" of Warner Bros. and Paramount "Kung Fu Panda 2".

"The cavalry is about to arrive, said Dergarabedian." We are quite ready for a weekend of Memorial Day. We are in the year to date approximately 13% on revenues. A month earlier, we have decreased by 20%. We do to the ground, and the end of the week has decreased only 3 per cent, which is impressive given the force of 'iron Man 2' in its second weekend a year ago. ?

Suite of Universal "Fast five" car racing with Dwayne Johnson moved in third position with $ 19.5 million in its third weekend in classrooms.

3D vampire-hunting graphic novel adaptation of Sony "Priest" opened in fourth place with $ 14.5 million, while it tale birds of Fox animation "Rio" landed at the fifth place with $ 8 million in its fifth weekend in classrooms.

Sale of tickets estimated from Friday to Sunday to Canadian and American theatres according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be published Monday.

1. "Thor,"$ 34.5 million."."

2 "Bridesmaids," $ 24.4 million.

3. "Fast five", $ 19.5 million.

4. "Priest," $ 14.5 million.

5. "Rio," $ 8 million.

6. ""Jump the broom"$ 7.3 million."

7. "Something borrowed", $ 7 million.

8. "Water for elephants," $ 4.1 million.

9. "Madea Tyler Perry family United," $ 2.2 million.

10. "Soul Surfer," $ 1.8 million.

Thor hammers Out Top Spot at the Box Office

Film of superheroes, starring newcomer Chris Hemsworth and Oscar winning Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins, has reported of $ 66 million in its opening weekend.

Fast five speeds to $ 83 million. becomes more great April opening ever

Record No. 1 last week, Fast film five, stationed at the second place with $ 32.5 million. Just two weeks, the film has accelerated to almost $ 140 million.

In the battle of the new romantic comedy, jumping the broom closely beat something borrowed. The former comes third and attracted $ 13.7 million, while the latter attracted $ 13.1 million and was ranked fourth.

Rio completed the top 5, taking in $ 8.2 million. It total now some more million dollars.

N ° 6, water for elephants earned $ 5.6 million. Big happy family Madea in Tyler Perry followed, collecting $ 3.9 million.

Rounding in the top 10: Prom (No. 8, $ 2.4 million), Surfer(No._9,_$2.1_million) of the soul and mislead too! (No. 10, $ 1.9 million).

"Thor" set for early, storming to the box office

LOS ANGELES - foreigners ticketing of the field "thor" finally lands in North American theatres on Friday, hoping to spawn another franchise of superhero Marvel Studios.

According to a pre-release of the industry, "Thor" - which has already reported 125 million overseas - has a powerful shot to sell approximately $ 60 million in tickets in its first three days of the output to the United States and the Canada.

It is at the same level as the openings of Marvel "X - Men" (54 million dollars in 2000) and "Fantastic Four" (56 million dollars, 2005), but far from those for "Iron Man" (99 million dollars, 2008) and the Spider-Man ($115 million)(, 2002).

Also open Friday to mark the official start of the season of summer box office are two comedies marriage on the theme: "something borrowed" and "Jumping the broom." Launch of a limited series is drama of high - profile indie of Jodie Foster "the beaver", starring Mel Gibson.

"Thor", featuring Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder, should be helped by strong criticism. The film is followed better among men of all ages, while the interest among younger women has significantly picked up last week. Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins also head poster of the film, which marks the first big budget version performed by Kenneth Branagh.

"thor" and the weekend field last "Fast five" are to a promising start in summer after a long recession box national office.

Observers expect "Fast five" to important Affairs, in its second weekend Box-Office as much as $ 35 million to $ 40 million. It is open to $ 86 million last weekend.

The ranking may be reversed at the international level, with "Fast five", moving in pole position after the addition of 30 markets. On Wednesday, "Fast five" jumped the $ 200 million mark worldwide with a total of $ 103.2 million and a gross domestic foreign 100.3 million.

Warner Bros. ' "something borrowed" and "Jump the broom of the Screen Gems" are seeking to serve as counterprogramming "thor" and enjoy mother's day Sunday. Monitoring shows "something borrowed" opening in the range of 10 to 12 million, while that "Jump the broom" should hit $ 10 million.

"something borrowed" stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson and John Krasinski. Casting together "Jump the broom" includes Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Mike Epps.

"The Beaver" opens in 22 cinemas in the top 10 markets in advance his first international at the Cannes Film Festival this month. The story revolves around transformation of man by the use of a puppet. Foster stars alongside Gibson, his long time pal. It was supposed to open last year, but its release was delayed after Gibson trained in the controversy over a series of recordings on magnetic tape made by his former girlfriend.

Powers "Sex and Zen" come to the box office (AP)

HONG KONG - a Hong Kong 3D erotic comedy pioneer has powered ahead at the box office, with 6.7 million worldwide.

Monday, "3D sex and Zen: extreme Ecstasy" won 4.1 million on its domestic market, $ 1.75 million in Taiwan and $870.000 in Australia, where it was screened in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to ethnic communities cinema halls ChineseCarmen Wong publicist said Tuesday.

$ 3.5 Million production, which opened in Hong Kong on April 14, has attracted audiences with his novel mixture of 3D visual effects and the moral tale of an ancient Chinese scholar who loses in the harem of the Duke.

In Hong Kong, he obtained $ 360 000 on its opening day, shattering the previous record of ticketing of the first day of the territory of $340,000 by James Cameron 2009 3D Sci - Fi epic "Avatar". 4.1 Million for the moment taking makes Hong Kong ticketing for the year champion. The previous champion is the comedy of the Chinese new year "I Love Hong Kong", that earned $ 3.3 million. Sale of tickets was stimulated by tourists from mainland China, where the absence of a grading system has rejected a release, as well as female screenings only.

However, "Sex and Zen," a remake of 1991 Hong Kong Film of the same name, still has a long way to go before the cumulative take of "Avatar", which raked in a record $ 23 million in Hong Kong and then another $ 400,000 with an extended version.

"sex and Zen" is to be released in May 12 South and France Korea, the India and the Italy in June.

Will Ferrell Talks "The Office", Possible 'step Brothers' suite & "Comedy" of Donald Trump (omg)!

Will be Ferrell hits the red carpet at the premiere of "Everything Must Go" during the Tribeca Film Festival 2011 at the BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York on 27 April, 2011Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, California. -Will Ferrell and Steve Carell had an explosion bringing laughter when they did team for the 2004 hit, "" Presenter: the legend of Ron Burgundy. ""

Now, the former "saturday night Live" star says her desire to work with his old pal Steve on "The Office" last season was the driving force behind his decision to join the NBC hit as temporary replacement patternDeangelo Vickers.

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"The main reason for which that I made [the Agency] has just to work with Steve in his last season," Will told Access Hollywood curd for his new film, "Everything Must Go", in Los Angeles on Friday. "We had not worked together so long, so it was wonderful type of join up with him again and quite special to be part of his past few weeks on the show."

"I think [writers of the show] has done work nice with this last episode, what makes it funny, but emotional and poignant," he continued. "." And if Steve won an Emmy Award, it is a crime. As long as I win an Emmy Award, which will be fine. But if Steve does, some that it is a crime. ?

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As the passage of "Office" hilarious Will draws to a close, the 43-year old comedian offered a few ideas what star should pass in the shoes of Steve at the head of the branch of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton.

"I think that Will Arnett would be an excellent pattern," Will said access, prior to pleasant, "right now, I think probably the person who is not be spoken enough today ' hui - what is in the running - is Donald Trump." It should be. ?

Will struggled to keep a ridicule because he then to discuss the possibility of Donald become the next Commander in Chief of America.

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"I think it's great comedy," will be laughed when he asked what he thought to potentially see "Celebrity Apprentice" pattern on the ticket in 2012. "Oh my God - it is a gold mine." It is a gold, Platinum and silver that mine combined in a super-precious of the comedy stone! ?

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