#BOXOFFICE: “DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES” #1 A SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK

For the second week in-a-row, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes finds itself atop the Box Office again with $36 million from 3,969 theatres for 20th Century Fox. The second film in the Apes Franchise to date has grossed $138 million in its two week run. The Purge: Anarchy opens in second spot with $28.4 million from 2,805 theatres for Universal Pictures, almost matching its 2013 Predecessor, which debuted with $34 million. Critics gave the Horror mixed reviews, tallying-in at 53% on the ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: MOVIEGOERS EXPERIENCE MONKEY MADNESS AS “DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES” OPENS BIG

It's the dawn of a new beginning!  Dawn of the Planet of the Apes unquestionably dominates the Box Office this weekend with a $70 million-opening from 3,967 theatres for 20th Century Fox. By comparison the last Film in Franchise opened in 2011 with $53 million, meaning that Moviegoers truly have Monkey Madness!  Without any A-List Names in the Cast, the Blockbuster still managed to be and Critics rewarded it with a 91% on the Tomatometer and Audiences gave it an A CinemaScore. Transformers: ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION” ON-TOP MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Although it got a stiff challenger earlier in the week, Transformers: Age of Extinction would prevail at the Box Office this Memorial Day Weekend. Bringing-in $37 million from 4,233 theatres in its second week out for Paramount Pictures, the Blockbuster already in North America has grossed $180 million. Tammy may not have gotten much love from the Critics - in fact Media in Canada weren't even given a chance to review it - but the Melissa McCarthy Comedy is a testament to that Star's big ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “TRANSFORMERS 4” EXTINGUISHES THE COMPETITION

It certainly was an extinction at the Box Office this weekend as Transfomers: Age of Extinction blew away the competition for top spot with a monstrous $103 million debut for Paramount Pictures.  Although hefty, the fourth film in the Franchise still is bested by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which opened with $108 million in 2009. Critics tore apart the Action-Fantasy Flick (18% on the Tomatometer), directed by Michael Bay.  Audiences however, adored it with an A- CinemaScore which ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “THINK LIKE A MAN” WINS BATTLE OF THE SEQUELS AT THE BOX OFFICE

In yet another battle of the Sequels at the Box Office this weekend, Think Like a Man debuts atop the Box Office with a stellar $30 million from 2,225 theatres for Sony Pictures, just like its 2012 Predecessor did in its opening!  Starring Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good and Regina Hall, the Comedy got little love from the Critics, tallying-in with 22% on the Tomatometer, but Audiences were more than forgiving, giving it an A- CinemaScore.  The Film was made for $42 million and ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “22 JUMP STREET” JUMPS AHEAD OF “DRAGON” IN BATTLE OF SEQUELS

NOTE: FINAL NUMBERS TO COME It was a battle of the Sequels this weekend at the Box Office and prevailing just like its Predecessor was Sony Pictures' 22 Jump Street which brought in $62 million. By comparison, the first Film in the Franchise opened back in 2012 with $36 million, this time around doubling its take.  Critics have been kind, giving the Action-Comedy a great 83% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences also responded strongly with an A-CinemaScore. A valiant second is How to Train ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “THE FAULT IN OUR STARS” TO BLAME FOR BOX OFFICE DEMOLITION

The Fault in our Stars certainly is to blamed for Moviegoers going teary-eyed this weekend. The Adaptation of the popular Novel by John Green opens to astoundingly positive response, earning a whopping $48.2 million from 3,171 theatres in its debut for 20th Century Fox.  This shows that Audiences don't necessarily need huge Blockbusters to go to the Movies in the Summer - just strong stories. Just two weeks back the Studio performed phenomenally with X-Men: Days of Future Past.  Starring Box ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “MALEFICENT” IS MAGNIFICENT AT THE BOX OFFICE

Not that there was ever any doubt, but Maleficent has a magnificent bow at the Box Office, pulling-in $70 million for Disney from 3,948 theatres.  The spin on the tale of Sleeping Beauty has Angelina Jolie front and centre proving v. well that she still undeniably is a massively bankable Star after some time away from the Big Screen.   Made for $180 million, it looks well on its way to earning back its bill,  thanks to an A CinemaScore from Audiences. Critics however gave it a less than ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST” OPENS HUGE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

It really was no contest at the Box Office this Memorial Day weekend as 20th Century Fox's X-Men: Days of Future Past fully capitalized off its already successful Franchise history and star-studded Cast to debut at number with a whopping $90 million.  2007's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End still holds the Box Office record for biggest three-day gross for the Holiday.  For its Franchise, the Film also ranks beneath 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, which opened with $102 million. Critics ... Read more

#BOXOFFICE: “GODZILLA” DEMOLISHES COMPETITION WITH $93.3 MILLION OPENING

There certainly was destruction at the Box Office this weekend as Godzilla clobbers its way past its competition, opening to a stellar $93.2-million opening this weekend from 3,952 theatres in its debut for Warner Bros.! Made for $195 million, the British Columbia-filmed Blockbuster from Director Gareth Edwards, just in Toronto this week, looks quickly to make a profit for the Studio. Critics the Film starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Taylor-Johnson a 72% on the Tomatometer and similarly, ... Read more