Frost/Nixon (2008) - Financial Information
Synopsis
In 1977, three years after the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency, Richard Nixon selects British TV personality David Frost to conduct a one-on-one, exclusive interview. Though Nixon believes it will be easy to mislead Frost, and the latter's own team doubts that he can stand up to the former president, what actually unfolds is an unexpectedly candid and revealing interview before the court of public opinion.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $180,708 (1.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 65.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $29,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/1,105 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $28,504,842 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,054 | $18,622,031 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,094 | $9,830,914 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,615 | $28,452,945 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 101-200) | 132 | $18,622,031 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,451 | $18,622,031 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,342 | $9,830,914 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,419 | $28,452,945 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 5th, 2008 (Limited) by Universal |
| Video Release: | April 21st, 2009 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R for some language |
| Running Time: | 122 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Historical Drama, Political, Politicians, TV Industry, 1970s, Epilogue, Intertitle, 2009 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Based on Play |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Working Title Films |
| Production Countries: | France, United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 13th Weekend Limited Release | 98 | $364,660 | Feb 27, 2009 | 87 |
| Biggest 12th Weekend Limited Release | 69 | $653,580 | Feb 20, 2009 | 80 |
| Biggest 11th Weekend Limited Release | 95 | $515,780 | Feb 13, 2009 | 73 |
| Biggest 10th Weekend Limited Release | 82 | $771,985 | Feb 6, 2009 | 66 |
| Biggest 9th Weekend Limited Release | 55 | $1,403,550 | Jan 30, 2009 | 59 |
| Biggest 8th Weekend Limited Release | 23 | $3,022,250 | Jan 23, 2009 | 52 |
| Top 2008 Theater Average | 2 | $60,236 | Dec 5, 2008 | 3 |
| Widest Expansion Limited Release | 78 | 1,102 | Dec 5, 2008 | 0 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2008 | 23 | $180,708 | 3 | $60,236 | $180,708 | 1 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | 17 | $626,377 | +247% | 39 | $16,061 | $873,836 | 2 |
| Dec 19, 2008 | 19 | $378,052 | -40% | 39 | $9,694 | $1,491,262 | 3 |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 18 | $1,355,186 | +258% | 205 | $6,611 | $3,539,426 | 4 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 18 | $1,400,484 | +3% | 205 | $6,832 | $6,291,176 | 5 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 20 | $891,627 | -36% | 205 | $4,349 | $7,631,181 | 6 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 25 | $669,425 | -25% | 153 | $4,375 | $8,628,586 | 7 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 16 | $3,022,250 | +351% | 1,099 | $2,750 | $12,005,811 | 8 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 19 | $1,403,550 | -54% | 1,105 | $1,270 | $14,316,246 | 9 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 22 | $771,985 | -45% | 478 | $1,615 | $15,651,111 | 10 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 26 | $515,780 | -33% | 270 | $1,910 | $16,432,026 | 11 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 22 | $653,580 | +27% | 381 | $1,715 | $17,386,586 | 12 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 30 | $364,660 | -44% | 330 | $1,105 | $17,891,416 | 13 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 32 | $224,875 | -38% | 266 | $845 | $18,243,471 | 14 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 39 | $148,245 | -34% | 182 | $815 | $18,475,446 | 15 |
| Mar 20, 2009 | 45 | $62,225 | -58% | 131 | $475 | $18,593,156 | 16 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2008 | - | $49,717 | 3 | $16,572 | $49,717 | 1 | ||
| Dec 6, 2008 | - | $75,740 | +52% | 3 | $25,247 | $125,457 | 2 | |
| Dec 7, 2008 | - | $55,251 | -27% | 3 | $18,417 | $180,708 | 3 | |
| Dec 8, 2008 | - | $17,011 | -69% | 3 | $5,670 | $197,719 | 4 | |
| Dec 9, 2008 | - | $17,528 | +3% | 3 | $5,843 | $215,247 | 5 | |
| Dec 10, 2008 | - | $16,476 | -6% | 3 | $5,492 | $231,723 | 6 | |
| Dec 11, 2008 | - | $15,736 | -4% | 3 | $5,245 | $247,459 | 7 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | - | $166,866 | +960% | +236% | 39 | $4,279 | $414,325 | 8 |
| Dec 13, 2008 | - | $285,132 | +71% | +276% | 39 | $7,311 | $699,457 | 9 |
| Dec 14, 2008 | - | $174,379 | -39% | +216% | 39 | $4,471 | $873,836 | 10 |
| Dec 15, 2008 | - | $61,661 | -65% | +262% | 39 | $1,581 | $935,497 | 11 |
| Dec 16, 2008 | - | $62,253 | +1% | +255% | 39 | $1,596 | $997,750 | 12 |
| Dec 17, 2008 | - | $58,416 | -6% | +255% | 39 | $1,498 | $1,056,166 | 13 |
| Dec 18, 2008 | - | $57,044 | -2% | +263% | 39 | $1,463 | $1,113,210 | 14 |
| Dec 19, 2008 | - | $92,176 | +62% | -45% | 39 | $2,363 | $1,205,386 | 15 |
| Dec 20, 2008 | - | $169,531 | +84% | -41% | 39 | $4,347 | $1,374,917 | 16 |
| Dec 21, 2008 | - | $116,345 | -31% | -33% | 39 | $2,983 | $1,491,262 | 17 |
| Dec 22, 2008 | - | $66,986 | -42% | +9% | 39 | $1,718 | $1,558,248 | 18 |
| Dec 23, 2008 | - | $67,178 | n/c | +8% | 39 | $1,723 | $1,625,426 | 19 |
| Dec 24, 2008 | - | $87,719 | +31% | +50% | 39 | $2,249 | $1,713,145 | 20 |
| Dec 25, 2008 | - | $471,095 | +437% | +726% | 205 | $2,298 | $2,184,240 | 21 |
| Dec 26, 2008 | - | $473,279 | n/c | +413% | 205 | $2,309 | $2,657,519 | 22 |
| Dec 27, 2008 | - | $517,911 | +9% | +205% | 205 | $2,526 | $3,175,430 | 23 |
| Dec 28, 2008 | - | $363,996 | -30% | +213% | 205 | $1,776 | $3,539,426 | 24 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | - | $260,350 | -28% | +289% | 205 | $1,270 | $3,799,776 | 25 |
| Dec 30, 2008 | - | $255,578 | -2% | +280% | 205 | $1,247 | $4,055,354 | 26 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | - | $313,866 | +23% | +258% | 205 | $1,531 | $4,369,220 | 27 |
| Jan 1, 2009 | - | $521,472 | +66% | +11% | 205 | $2,544 | $4,890,692 | 28 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | - | $505,999 | -3% | +7% | 205 | $2,468 | $5,396,691 | 29 |
| Jan 3, 2009 | - | $553,611 | +9% | +7% | 205 | $2,701 | $5,950,302 | 30 |
| Jan 4, 2009 | - | $340,874 | -38% | -6% | 205 | $1,663 | $6,291,176 | 31 |
| Jan 5, 2009 | - | $107,625 | -68% | -59% | 205 | $525 | $6,398,801 | 32 |
| Jan 6, 2009 | - | $113,628 | +6% | -56% | 205 | $554 | $6,512,429 | 33 |
| Jan 7, 2009 | - | $119,255 | +5% | -62% | 205 | $582 | $6,631,684 | 34 |
| Jan 8, 2009 | - | $107,870 | -10% | -79% | 205 | $526 | $6,739,554 | 35 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | - | $261,237 | +142% | -48% | 205 | $1,274 | $7,000,791 | 36 |
| Jan 10, 2009 | - | $401,807 | +54% | -27% | 205 | $1,960 | $7,402,598 | 37 |
| Jan 11, 2009 | - | $228,583 | -43% | -33% | 205 | $1,115 | $7,631,181 | 38 |
| Jan 12, 2009 | - | $79,945 | -65% | -26% | 205 | $390 | $7,711,126 | 39 |
| Jan 13, 2009 | - | $85,075 | +6% | -25% | 205 | $415 | $7,796,201 | 40 |
| Jan 14, 2009 | - | $85,125 | n/c | -29% | 205 | $415 | $7,881,326 | 41 |
| Jan 15, 2009 | - | $77,835 | -9% | -28% | 205 | $380 | $7,959,161 | 42 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | - | $166,785 | +114% | -36% | 153 | $1,090 | $8,125,946 | 43 |
| Jan 17, 2009 | - | $309,075 | +85% | -23% | 153 | $2,020 | $8,435,021 | 44 |
| Jan 18, 2009 | - | $193,565 | -37% | -15% | 153 | $1,265 | $8,628,586 | 45 |
| Jan 19, 2009 | 26 | $149,190 | -23% | +87% | 153 | $975 | $8,777,776 | 46 |
| Jan 20, 2009 | - | $43,605 | -71% | -49% | 153 | $285 | $8,821,381 | 47 |
| Jan 21, 2009 | - | $67,320 | +54% | -21% | 153 | $440 | $8,888,701 | 48 |
| Jan 22, 2009 | - | $94,860 | +41% | +22% | 153 | $620 | $8,983,561 | 49 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | - | $813,260 | +757% | +388% | 1,099 | $740 | $9,796,821 | 50 |
| Jan 24, 2009 | 16 | $1,357,265 | +67% | +339% | 1,099 | $1,235 | $11,154,086 | 51 |
| Jan 25, 2009 | 16 | $851,725 | -37% | +340% | 1,099 | $775 | $12,005,811 | 52 |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 14 | $225,295 | -74% | +51% | 1,099 | $205 | $12,231,106 | 53 |
| Jan 27, 2009 | 15 | $241,780 | +7% | +454% | 1,099 | $220 | $12,472,886 | 54 |
| Jan 28, 2009 | 16 | $209,125 | -14% | +211% | 1,099 | $190 | $12,682,011 | 55 |
| Jan 29, 2009 | 15 | $230,685 | +10% | +143% | 1,099 | $210 | $12,912,696 | 56 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | - | $420,050 | +82% | -48% | 1,105 | $380 | $13,332,746 | 57 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | - | $729,335 | +74% | -46% | 1,105 | $660 | $14,062,081 | 58 |
| Feb 1, 2009 | - | $254,165 | -65% | -70% | 1,105 | $230 | $14,316,246 | 59 |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 19 | $127,075 | -50% | -44% | 1,105 | $115 | $14,443,321 | 60 |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 19 | $137,625 | +8% | -43% | 1,105 | $125 | $14,580,946 | 61 |
| Feb 4, 2009 | 18 | $143,405 | +4% | -31% | 1,105 | $130 | $14,724,351 | 62 |
| Feb 5, 2009 | 18 | $154,775 | +8% | -33% | 1,105 | $140 | $14,879,126 | 63 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | - | $188,810 | +22% | -55% | 478 | $395 | $15,067,936 | 64 |
| Feb 7, 2009 | - | $365,670 | +94% | -50% | 478 | $765 | $15,433,606 | 65 |
| Feb 8, 2009 | - | $217,505 | -41% | -14% | 478 | $455 | $15,651,111 | 66 |
| Feb 9, 2009 | - | $62,025 | -71% | -51% | 478 | $130 | $15,713,136 | 67 |
| Feb 10, 2009 | - | $69,200 | +12% | -50% | 478 | $145 | $15,782,336 | 68 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | - | $64,600 | -7% | -55% | 478 | $135 | $15,846,936 | 69 |
| Feb 12, 2009 | - | $69,310 | +7% | -55% | 478 | $145 | $15,916,246 | 70 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | - | $102,575 | +48% | -46% | 270 | $380 | $16,018,821 | 71 |
| Feb 14, 2009 | - | $221,505 | +116% | -39% | 270 | $820 | $16,240,326 | 72 |
| Feb 15, 2009 | - | $191,700 | -13% | -12% | 270 | $710 | $16,432,026 | 73 |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 27 | $129,600 | -32% | +109% | 270 | $480 | $16,561,626 | 74 |
| Feb 17, 2009 | - | $58,025 | -55% | -16% | 270 | $215 | $16,619,651 | 75 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | - | $51,225 | -12% | -21% | 270 | $190 | $16,670,876 | 76 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | - | $62,130 | +21% | -10% | 270 | $230 | $16,733,006 | 77 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | - | $142,875 | +130% | +39% | 381 | $375 | $16,875,881 | 78 |
| Feb 21, 2009 | 20 | $388,785 | +172% | +76% | 381 | $1,020 | $17,264,666 | 79 |
| Feb 22, 2009 | - | $121,920 | -69% | -36% | 381 | $320 | $17,386,586 | 80 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | - | $36,195 | -70% | -72% | 381 | $95 | $17,422,781 | 81 |
| Feb 24, 2009 | - | $36,480 | +1% | -37% | 381 | $96 | $17,459,261 | 82 |
| Feb 25, 2009 | - | $33,800 | -7% | -34% | 381 | $89 | $17,493,061 | 83 |
| Feb 26, 2009 | - | $33,695 | n/c | -46% | 381 | $88 | $17,526,756 | 84 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | - | $89,085 | +164% | -38% | 330 | $270 | $17,615,841 | 85 |
| Feb 28, 2009 | - | $171,625 | +93% | -56% | 330 | $520 | $17,787,466 | 86 |
| Mar 1, 2009 | - | $103,950 | -39% | -15% | 330 | $315 | $17,891,416 | 87 |
| Mar 2, 2009 | - | $31,350 | -70% | -13% | 330 | $95 | $17,922,766 | 88 |
| Mar 3, 2009 | - | $34,650 | +11% | -5% | 330 | $105 | $17,957,416 | 89 |
| Mar 4, 2009 | - | $31,485 | -9% | -7% | 330 | $95 | $17,988,901 | 90 |
| Mar 5, 2009 | - | $29,695 | -6% | -12% | 330 | $90 | $18,018,596 | 91 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | - | $58,625 | +97% | -34% | 266 | $220 | $18,077,221 | 92 |
| Mar 7, 2009 | - | $109,060 | +86% | -36% | 266 | $410 | $18,186,281 | 93 |
| Mar 8, 2009 | - | $57,190 | -48% | -45% | 266 | $215 | $18,243,471 | 94 |
| Mar 9, 2009 | - | $17,285 | -70% | -45% | 266 | $65 | $18,260,756 | 95 |
| Mar 10, 2009 | - | $23,885 | +38% | -31% | 266 | $90 | $18,284,641 | 96 |
| Mar 11, 2009 | - | $21,305 | -11% | -32% | 266 | $80 | $18,305,946 | 97 |
| Mar 12, 2009 | - | $21,255 | n/c | -28% | 266 | $80 | $18,327,201 | 98 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | - | $37,265 | +75% | -36% | 182 | $205 | $18,364,466 | 99 |
| Mar 14, 2009 | - | $71,885 | +93% | -34% | 182 | $395 | $18,436,351 | 100 |
| Mar 15, 2009 | - | $39,095 | -46% | -32% | 182 | $215 | $18,475,446 | 101 |
| Mar 16, 2009 | - | $11,905 | -70% | -31% | 182 | $65 | $18,487,351 | 102 |
| Mar 17, 2009 | - | $12,815 | +8% | -46% | 182 | $70 | $18,500,166 | 103 |
| Mar 18, 2009 | - | $13,560 | +6% | -36% | 182 | $75 | $18,513,726 | 104 |
| Mar 19, 2009 | - | $17,205 | +27% | -19% | 182 | $95 | $18,530,931 | 105 |
| Mar 20, 2009 | - | $16,375 | -5% | -56% | 131 | $125 | $18,547,306 | 106 |
| Mar 21, 2009 | - | $30,130 | +84% | -58% | 131 | $230 | $18,577,436 | 107 |
| Mar 22, 2009 | - | $15,720 | -48% | -60% | 131 | $120 | $18,593,156 | 108 |
| Mar 23, 2009 | - | $5,925 | -62% | -50% | 131 | $45 | $18,599,081 | 109 |
| Mar 24, 2009 | - | $7,855 | +33% | -39% | 131 | $60 | $18,606,936 | 110 |
| Mar 25, 2009 | - | $7,195 | -8% | -47% | 131 | $55 | $18,614,131 | 111 |
| Mar 26, 2009 | - | $7,900 | +10% | -54% | 131 | $60 | $18,622,031 | 112 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2008 | 22 | $247,459 | 3 | $82,486 | $247,459 | 1 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | 17 | $865,751 | +250% | 39 | $22,199 | $1,113,210 | 2 |
| Dec 19, 2008 | 23 | $1,070,489 | +24% | 39 | $27,448 | $2,183,699 | 3 |
| Dec 26, 2008 | 18 | $2,706,452 | +153% | 205 | $13,202 | $4,890,692 | 4 |
| Jan 2, 2009 | 18 | $1,848,862 | -32% | 205 | $9,019 | $6,739,554 | 5 |
| Jan 9, 2009 | 21 | $1,219,607 | -34% | 205 | $5,949 | $7,959,161 | 6 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 26 | $1,024,400 | -16% | 153 | $6,695 | $8,983,561 | 7 |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 15 | $3,929,135 | +284% | 1,099 | $3,575 | $12,912,696 | 8 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 19 | $1,966,430 | -50% | 1,105 | $1,780 | $14,879,126 | 9 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | 22 | $1,037,120 | -47% | 478 | $2,170 | $15,916,246 | 10 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 26 | $816,760 | -21% | 270 | $3,025 | $16,733,006 | 11 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 22 | $793,750 | -3% | 381 | $2,083 | $17,526,756 | 12 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 28 | $491,840 | -38% | 330 | $1,490 | $18,018,596 | 13 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 33 | $308,605 | -37% | 266 | $1,160 | $18,327,201 | 14 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 39 | $203,730 | -34% | 182 | $1,119 | $18,530,931 | 15 |
| Mar 20, 2009 | 48 | $91,100 | -55% | 131 | $695 | $18,622,031 | 16 |
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Per Theater Chart Defiant
January 6th, 2009
Despite earning mixed reviews, Defiance topped the per theater chart with a massive average of $61,757 in two theaters, and that's over the weekend. In total the film made more than $200,000 in 2 theaters over five days. Gran Torino's per theater average grew by 26% to $34,957 in 84 theaters. At this point, it would be fair to say it has earned some measure of mainstream success, and it expands wide this weekend. Revolutionary Road saw its theater count grow from 3 to 38, while it still managed a per theater average of $25,946. The Wrestler also saw growth with an average of $24,323, and it should expand over the coming weeks. I'm not sure it will expand wide, but it should do reasonably well. Che continues its Oscar qualifying run earning an average of $17,742 in 2 theaters. Last Chance Harvey saw small growth to $17,034 in 6 theaters, but I'm not sure how far it will expand. Waltz with Bashir was the final film in the $10,000 club with an average of $10,713 in five theaters.
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2009 Preview: January
January 1st, 2009
Happy New Year!
If it's January 1, it must be time to take a look at this month's releases, and analyze how 2009 at the box office will compare to 2008.
2009 is looking to get off to a fast start, but I'm not sure that's going to happen. For one thing, 2008 stumbled down the stretch, which means the box office is relatively soft at the moment. Also, 2008 got off to a great start, which means it will be harder for 2009 to keep pace early on. (On a side note, if the box office is sluggish as expected, it could set the tone for the box office coverage and bad news tends to beget more bad news.) While there are a few films that are aiming for $50 million or more, none have the advance buzz that Cloverfield had, and it is unlikely that any will match its box office.
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Contest - Christmas Frost - Winning Announcement
December 31st, 2008
The winners of our Christmas Frost contest were determined and they are...
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Revolution on the Per Theater Chart
December 30th, 2008
Revolutionary Road was nothing short of fantastic on the per theater chart earning a stunning $190,000 in just three theaters for an average of $63,304. Gran Torino saw both is theater count and per theater average grow earning more than $2 million in 84 theaters for a stunning average of $27,652; the film might not earn as many awards as some were expecting, but its box office potential is as high as ever. The Wrestler slipped to third place during is sophomore stint with an average of $21,529 in 18 theaters, but it too should earn some measure of mainstream success. Che continued its Oscar qualifying run with $35,000 in 2 theaters for an average of $17,252. Last Chance Harvey opened with nearly $100,000 in six theaters for an average of $16,210, which would have been very impressive though most of the year, but we've hit such a winning streak recently that is feels merely average. The overall box office leader, Marley & Me earned an average of $10,448, while Waltz with Bashir barely managed to enter the $10,000 club with an average of $10,004 in five theaters.
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Awards Season - SAG Strikes Back
December 28th, 2008
The Screen Actors Guild nominations were announced last Friday, but in the holiday rush, they fell through the cracks. Perhaps that's because most SAG talk these days revolves around possible strike action. The big player here is undoubtedly Doubt, which picked up four individual nods and one for its primary cast.
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Wrestler Overpowers Competition on the Per Theater Chart
December 23rd, 2008
The Wrestler had one of the best opening per theater averages this year, pulling in just over $200,000 in 4 theaters for an average of $50,679; this impressive beginning is even more impressive once one realizes it was a Wednesday opener, which undoubtedly cut its weekend average. Gran Torino tripled its theater count but its per theater average held well at $24,643 during its second weekend of release. Likewise, Doubt saw a significant increase in its theater count while earning an average of $17,460 over the weekend. The Reader remained in 8 theaters with an average of $11,599, and it will be interesting to see how well it expands at this point, but momentum is not on its side.
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Contest - Christmas Frost
December 19th, 2008
There are a huge number of wide releases coming out next week, but none are coming out on Friday, which makes our box office prediction contest a little trickier than usual.
To make things even trickier, our target film isn't one of the wide releases.
Instead, you will have to predict the Friday-Sunday weekend total for Frost/Nixon, which is expanding into an estimated 200 theaters.
Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a Frost/Nixon hat and a full sized poster from that film. Additionally, they will win Goldilock and the Three Bears on DVD, 199 Lives on DVD, and The Big Jump in hardcover.
Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win 199 Lives on DVD and The Big Jump in hardcover, as well as The Singing Revolution in hardcover.
Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay!
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Torino Grand on Per Theater Chart
December 17th, 2008
Gran Torino opened on top of the Per Theater Chart with an outstanding average of $45,287 in six theaters. Wide expansion seems inevitable at this point. Likewise, Doubts debut of just over $500,000 in 15 theaters gave it an average $33,815 making expansion almost assured. Che - The Argentine was close behind with $30,535 in two theaters. The Reader opened with an average of $21,006 in 8 theaters, which most weeks would be enough to score top spot; however, given the competition, without continued success during Awards Season, it could struggle to expand. There were only two holdovers in the $10,000 club with Frost/Nixon earning an average of $16,061 and Slumdog Millionaire earning $12,873. The final $10,000 film was Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, which opened with $10,985. However, both My Name Is Bruce and Wendy and Lucy came relatively close with averages of $9,119 and $9,109 respectively.
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Awards Season - The Curious Case of the Frost/Nixon Globe Nominations
December 12th, 2008
The latest set of Awards Season nominations were handed out today as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations. There was not much in the way of surprises, and it is hard to look at one film and say it was the big winner, but Frost/Nixon and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button come the closest.
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Frost Heats up Per Theater Chart
December 9th, 2008
Frost/Nixon had one of the best openings of the year, earning a per theater average of $60,236 in three theaters.
Second place on the per theater chart was Milk with an average of $18,534 in just a hair under 100 theaters.
Slumdog Millionaire is showing incredible legs and earned an average of $17,977 theaters in 78 theaters while My Name is Bruce rounded out the $10,000 club with $17,214 in one theater, the best weekend of its run.
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Weekend Estimates: Four Christmases Stays Top
December 7th, 2008
Four Christmases held on at the top of the chart for a second weekend, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
The comedy fell only 41%, the best hold in the top ten, and easily topped the chart ahead of Twilight, which had a better third week, down around 50% to $13 million.
The wide openers were generally weak.
Punisher: War Zone only managed $4 million in 2,508 theaters.
Cadillac Records did much better on a per theater basis, averaging over $5,000 per location, but limited release in 686 theaters meant it was only able to land in 9th place with $3.5 million.
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Movie Website Reviews for Weekend of December 5, 2008
December 7th, 2008
This is the weakest week for wide releases for the entire holiday season, but there were still several sites that are worth checking. This includes The Punisher - War Zone's Official Site, which is the best of the best and the winner of the Weekly Website Award.
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Limited Releases Hope to Avoid a Frosty Reception
December 5th, 2008
Seven limited releases this week, but only two that are opening in more than one theater. However, while the quantity is not great, the quality is with two potential Oscar winners opening this week: Frost/Nixon and Hunger. Additionally, both Timecrimes and Tokyo! are also worth checking out.
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2008 Preview: December
December 1st, 2008
We end the year with a winning streak, one that will hopefully continue right through the New Year holiday. It seems nearly every film released this month is either an Oscar contender or a potential $100 million hit. Sometimes both. If all six films with box office potentials of $100 million or more reach that milestone, and Bolt and Four Christmases have the legs to make it there as well, we could set the record for most $100 million released in a single year. (It is currently at 29 films set in 2003.)
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New Movie US Release Dates - April 6, 2008
April 6th, 2008
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Underworld 3, Pink Panther 2, Nottingham and more!
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New Movie US Release Dates - March 16, 2008
March 16th, 2008
This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Henry Poole is Here, The Rocker, Humboldt Park and more!
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