Niche to Knockout: 3 Weapons Rebel Wilson-Anna Kendrick Sequel Used to ‘Pitch’-Slap ‘Mad Max’
Universal had to shift gears when popularity of the musical comedy’s Barden Bellas took on life of its own which including boosts from the Green...
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‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Belts Out $70 Million Showstopper at Box Office
“Mad Max: Fury Road” roars to muscular $44 million but proves no match for the Barden Bellas, who dethrone blockbuster “Avengers: Age of Ultron”
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Hits $1 Billion at Box Office in 24th Day
Disney’s Marvel superhero sequel is the year’s highest-grossing movie domestically
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Debuts With Record $34 Million in China and Closes in on $1 Billion
After the best Disney-Marvel opening ever in that country, the superhero sequel’s global box-office haul is $932 million
Can ‘Pitch Perfect’ Become the Female ‘Fast and the Furious’ for Universal?
The studio would love to see the Barden Bellas musical comedies become a “homegrown” franchise like the muscle car movies
Female Comedy Pile-Up: Hollywood Bets Big on Women Making You Laugh This Summer
The studios roll out 12 comedies aimed at or produced by women after years of underserving female audiences
Disney Stock Hits All-Time High After Surprisingly Strong Q2 Results
Earnings per share hit $1.23 and the $2.1 billion in revenues exceed Wall Street’s projections. Theme parks and “Frozen” merchandise sales drive gains
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Ranks No. 1 in All 88 Markets, Hits $425 Million Globally
Marvel’s superhero sequel smashes its way to $53 million overseas on Friday, a May Day holiday in many countries
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Has Record in Range After Huge $84 Million Friday at Box Office
But Marvel superhero sequel will need a massive Saturday to shatter original’s opening weekend mark for Disney
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ on Pace to Smash Box Office Records With Over $210 Million Opening Weekend
Early estimates show Marvel superhero sequel becoming biggest opening weekend in history
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Zooms to Marvel’s Biggest Midnight Opening Ever
Disney’s superhero sequel takes in $27.6 million and begins what could be historic march into box office record book
Regal Exhibition Group Posts ‘Solid’ Q1 Results
Nation’s largest theater chain lifted by strong box office and hearty concession sales
‘Avengers’ Sequel Raises Foreign Haul to $255 Million in First Week
Disney’s Marvel superhero mashup “The Age of Ultron” opens Friday in more than 4,200 theaters in the U.S.
IMAX Winning Big in Hollywood-China Box-Office Battle
Riding a wave of blockbuster hits, the giant screen chain pushes for an IPO behind the Great Wall after sealing U.S. deals
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Powers Into Uncharted Territory at Box Office
Marvel’s superhero sequel is defying analysis and igniting hyperbole ahead of Disney’s 4,247-theater rollout on Friday
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Explodes for $201 Million at Overseas Box Office
The sequel’s first weekend abroad tops the original film’s haul by 44 percent for Disney and Marvel
‘Furious 7’ Speeds Past ‘Age of Adaline’ For 4th Straight Win at Box Office
Universal’s blockbuster sequel takes in $18 million to hold off Lionsgate’s romance
Here’s One Box-Office Mark ‘Furious 7’ Won’t Race Past
Universal’s super sequel has written an impressive chapter in the record book, but weekend wins is one of a few it won’t break
9 Movies for Mature Audiences That Made a Difference
War films, romantic comedies, drama and popcorn movies all impressed older moviegoers — their only common thread is quality
‘Furious 7’ Powers Past ‘Paul Blart 2’ for 3rd Straight Win at Box Office
Universal’s blockbuster takes in $29 million to top over-achieving Kevin James comedy and teen horror tale “Unfriended”
‘Furious 7’ Blows Doors Off Box Office With $67 Million First Day
High-octane sequel heads for $150 million opening that will leave records and analysts’ projections in the dust
‘Insurgent’ Dominates Box Office With $54 Million, Sean Penn’s ‘Gunman’ Misfires
‘Divergent’ sequel takes in $101 million worldwide, as Penn’s R-rated thriller and faith-based “Do You Believe?” falter in debuts
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ to Open in China on May 12
Disney and Marvel’s original superhero mash-up grossed $85 million there in 2012
Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Dances to the Tune of $2.3 Million at Thursday Night Box Office
The live-action fairy tale is expected to dominate the weekend as it aims for $60 million in its debut
‘Chappie’ Tops Weekend But Glut of R-Rated Films Guts Box Office
Sci-fi tale’s $13 million debut knocks off Will Smith’s “Focus” and Vince Vaughn’s “Unfinished Business” tanks
Will Smith’s ‘Focus’ Heists Top Spot at Box Office With $19 Million
Horror film “The Lazarus Effect” opens to $10.6 million as moviegoers take post-Oscars breather
‘American Sniper’ Shoots Past $100 Million at Overseas Box Office
US military movies are typically a tough sell abroad but Iraq War saga is at $428 million globally for Warner Bros.
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Looks to Spank ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ and ‘The DUFF’ at Box Office
The two newcomers along with “McFarland, USA” offer something for everyone, but won’t catch the record-breaking steamy blockbuster
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Explodes Overseas, Heads for Record $158 Million Debut
The opening of Universal’s adaptation of E.L. James’ erotic novel will be biggest ever for R-rated movie abroad
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Debuts at No. 1 at French Box Office
Universal’s steamy romance takes in $3.7 million from four markets as overseas rollout begins
