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#BOXOFFICE: “FORD V FERRARI” ZOOMS AHEAD IN DEBUT
TIFF ’19 selection FORD v FERRARI takes the top of the Box Office with $28 million from 3,528 theatres for Disney. The James Mangold Drama starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, gets 92% on the Tomatometer and an A+ CinemaScore.
In second is CHARLIE’S ANGELS with $12 million from 3,452 theatres in its opening for Sony Pictures. The Reboot from Elizabeth Banks, gets 58% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.
In third is last week’s champ MIDWAY with $9 million for Lionsgate Films/Elevation Pictures. Since its release, it has grossed $34.4 million.
PLAYING WITH FIRE is in fourth with $7 million, a total of $22.1 in its second week for Paramount Pictures.
THE GOOD LIAR opens in eighth with $6 million for Warner Bros., a 62% on the Tomatometer and a B CinemaScore for the Thriller starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirrren.
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE rounds things out with $4.9 million for Paramount Pictures, a total $52.5 since its opening.
#BOXOFFICE: “MIDWAY” GOES ALL THE WAY IN ITS DEBUT
MIDWAY takes the top of the Box Office this weekend in a shocker with $19.2 million from 3,242 theatres for Elevation Pictures/Lionsgate Films. The Roland Emmerich film centering around its namesake battle, gets 40% on the Tomatometer and an A CinemaScore.
In second is Stephen King’s DOCTOR SLEEP with $17.2 million from 3,855 theatres for Warner Bros. The Shining‘s Sequel gets 75% on the Tomatometer and a B+ CinemaScore.
LAST CHRISTMAS starring Emilia Clarke, debuts in third with $14.5 million for Universal Pictures. The Holiday Rom-Com gets 49% on the Tomatometer and a B- CinemaScore.
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE lands in third this weekend with $13.4 million for Paramount Pictures, bringing its two week run to $37.6 million domestically.
In fifth is JOKER with $8.5 million, taking its run to $304 million for Warner Bros.
PLAYING WITH FIRE opens in sixth with $8 million for Paramount Pictures from 3,125 theatres. It gets 25% on the Tomatometer and B+ CinemaScore.
Rounding things out is ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP with $4.5 million for Sony Pictures.
#SPOTTED: ROLAND EMMERICH IN TORONTO FOR “MIDWAY”
He’s directed some of the biggest films of our time and actually stands as the 11th-highest grossing Director in America. He also is responsible for films like The Patriot, the Independence Day Series, Stargate, White House Down, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow.
Roland Emmerich is back in Toronto and he is here to promote his latest epic, MIDWAY. The Film centers on the Battle of Midway and boasts an all-star Cast including Ed Skrein, Nick Jonas, Darren Criss, Patrick Wilson, Mandy Moore and Woody Harrelson!
See the Trailer:
Emmerich is set to do the rounds today including visits to Breakfast Television and The Morning Show, plus various roundtables and print interviews. We spotted him leaving a morning taping of BT in the pouring rain. The man has created several disaster flicks, so this was no big deal!
Elevation Pictures release MIDWAY Friday, November 8, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “MIDWAY”
Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see MIDWAY in the following cities:
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Synopsis:
MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.
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Elevation Pictures release #MIDWAYMovie Friday, November 8, 2019.
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “MIDWAY”
Luke Evans, Mandy Moore, Nick Jonas, Darren Criss, Aaron Eckhart, Woody Harrelson and Patrick Wilson star in MIDWAY! Check-out this brand new Trailer!
Synopsis:
MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.
See the Trailer:
Elevation Pictures release MIDWAY Friday, November 8, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)
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