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Box Office: “Onward” Tops A Sickly Weekend Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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The temporary shutdown of public life that’s happening amid global coronavirus conditions has led to a standstill at the box office.

Douglas Laman Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Box Office: Audiences Say “Onward, No!” To Newest Pixar Movie

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With Pixar having one of their lowest openings yet, the box office experienced one of the worst weekends for this time of year in over a decade.

Douglas Laman Posted on March 9, 2020March 8, 2020

Box Office: Paradoxically, “The Invisible Man” Is Widely Seen

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A $29 million take spells success for the low-budget Universal horror film, proof that the Blumhouse model works.

Douglas Laman Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Box Office: “Sonic the Hedgehog” Speeds Past “Call of the Wild”

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The kid-friendly video game movie keeps pace with a $26 million second weekend, staying ahead of Harrison Ford and his dog.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Box Office: “Sonic the Hedgehog” Runs Rings Around the Competition

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Everyone’s favorite talking hedgehog burns up a $57 million opening weekend at the box office, while Birds of Prey experiences the typical second-weekend slump.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Box Office Report: “Birds of Prey” Hits Low Altitude

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Despite solid reviews, DC’s latest putting Harley Quinn front & center struggles to find an audience.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 10, 2020February 9, 2020

Box Office Report: “Bad Boys” Boom, “Gretel & Hansel” Grimm

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Bad Boys for Life finds itself atop the charts yet again while Oz Perkins’ horror fairytale fails to crack the top three over the Super Bowl weekend.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Box Office Report: “Bad Boys for Life” Hangs On for a Second Week

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Will Smith & Martin Lawrence beat Guy Ritchie’s latest handily in a robust-for-January weekend.

Douglas Laman Posted on January 27, 2020January 26, 2020

Box Office Report: “Bad Boys” Triumph, “Dolittle” Does Zip

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The critically blasted “Dolittle” follows “Cats” as another flop for Universal while audiences turn out for Will Smith & Martin Lawrence.

Douglas Laman Posted on January 20, 2020February 2, 2020

Box Office Report: “1917” Scores A Victory on the Frontlines

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Sam Mendes’ critically acclaimed war drama unexpectedly usurps “Rise of Skywalker”‘s throne.

Douglas Laman Posted on January 13, 2020January 12, 2020

Box Office Report: “Star Wars” Slips, “Jumanji” Hangs Tight

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Falling stars, grudges & impressive women abound over the first box office weekend of 2020.

Douglas Laman Posted on January 6, 2020January 5, 2020

Box Office Report: “Star Wars” Stays On Top With $72 Million

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The closing chapter of the Star Wars sequel trilogy maintains a steady second-weekend box office haul.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

Box Office Report: “Star Wars” Rises to a $175.5 Million Opener

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker rises to a forceful $175.5 million opening weekend at the box office, but it falters compared to previous episodes.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

Box Office Report: “Jumanji” Wins the Sequel Game

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Despite a weak year for sequels, audiences are willing to play another round with the Rock and friends.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Box Office Report: “Playmobil” Has Worst Opening Weekend in Decades

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Playmobil’s misguided animated feature follows in the footsteps of Delgo, The Oogieloves and other ill-fated kid’s flicks.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Box Office Report: “Frozen 2”, “Knives Out” Rule Thanksgiving

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Disney’s sequel enjoys another robust weekend, while the Rian Johnson whodunit clues moviegoers to the joys of original crowdpleasers.

Douglas Laman Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Box Office Report: “Frozen 2” Beats the Bitter November Cold

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Frozen 2 breaks the ice of November’s box-office chill — and the year’s downward trend of family movie sequels.

Douglas Laman Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

Box Office Report: “Ford v. Ferrari” Takes Pole Position

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Your dad’s favorite racing movie races to a $31.5 million opening weekend.

Douglas Laman Posted on November 18, 2019November 17, 2019

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