#BOXOFFICE: “THE GARFIELD MOVIE” CLAWS ITS WAY TO THE TOP

THE GARFIELD MOVIE claws to top spot in its second weekend with $13 million from 4,018 theatres for Sony Pictures. Its two week total is $50.5 million.

In second is FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA with $11.5 million for Warner Bros. Over two weekends, it has made $50.4 million domestically.

IF lands in third with $11.million, taking it to $80 million in its third weekend with Paramount Pictures.

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES takes fourth with $9 million, a tally of $140 million for 20th Century Studios.

HAIKYU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE is in fifth in its debut with $3.7 million for Sony Pictures/Crunchyroll. It gets 75% on the Tomatometer.

#BOXOFFICE: “FURIOSA” DOMINATES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is set to dominate Memorial Day weekend with $27.5 million (and $35 million through Monday) from 3,804 theatres, garnering 89% on the Tomatometer. This is a Prequel to 2015’s MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.

In second is Animated Feature GARFIELD THE MOVIE with a solid $24 million ($30 million through Monday) from 4,035 theatres for Sony Pictures. It gets 35% on the Tomatometer.

Third goes to IF with $16.8 million ($21.7 million through Monday) from 4,068 theatres for Paramount Pictures. In its second week its tally is brought to $64.2 in North America.

Fourth goes to KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES with $12.8 million ($16 million through Sunday), taking its run to $125 million for 20th Century Studios.

THE FALL GUY gets fifth with $5 million ($7 million through Monday), a run of $73 million for Universal Pictures to date.

#FIRSTLOOK: TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SONY PICTURES CANADA TEAM-UP FOR “THE GARFIELD MOVIE”

Toronto Humane Society, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Canada, is thrilled to announce an exciting 3-day activation event in promotion of The Garfield Movie, popping up at Dufferin Mall – Centre Court in Toronto, from May 17th to May 19th, 2024!

This unique event aims to celebrate the upcoming release of The Garfield Movie, exclusively in theatres across Canada on May 24th, while also promoting the noble cause of animal adoption. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with fun activities, including meeting cats available for adoption from Toronto Humane Society, engaging face painting sessions, and much more.

“We are excited to partner with Sony Pictures Canada for this special event,” said Lucas Solowey, Manager of Public Relations at Toronto Humane Society. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase a few of the wonderful cats available for adoption while also celebrating the iconic Garfield character.”

On some topics raised in the film, Solowey had some thoughts to share: “While Garfield may have a passionate love of lasagna, here at Toronto Humane Society, we advocate for a healthier diet for our feline friends. Trust us, your cat will thank you for sticking to the cat food aisle!”

When it comes to Garfield’s obsession with shipping Nermal off to Abu Dhabi, Solowey continues, “unlike Garfield’s misadventures of shipping Nermal off to Abu Dhabi, we believe in finding loving forever homes for our furry friends right here in Toronto. Adopting a cat is the perfect way to add joy and companionship to your life, without any international shipping fees!”

You are invited to drop by the pop-up event, get your face painted, learn more about the movie, and meet some of the cats available for adoption. The event is taking place:

Friday, May 17th: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday, May 18th: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Sunday, May 19th:11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Note: Those interested in adopting will be able to view the cats, but the adoption process would take place at Toronto Humane Society (11 River St, Toronto, ON).