World wide box office – spring results (II)
On the eighth place in the international charts with 9.18 million dollars in 4138 cinemas in 44 territories located the British cartoon "The Pirates: Band of Misfits" (total 45 million). Third weekend home rental earned 2.35 million dollars (5th place) with a good common fund to the 20.4 million dollars. At this good news for the "Pirates" have not ended. After a mediocre animated film come to life starts at three other major film markets. Australia become generous to 1.42 million dollars, with 59% growth charges (7th place, just 4.06 million), Germany has 1.07 million, with 10% confidence incidence (7th place, just 5.62 million) and France - 1.04 million, with 6% growth (9th place, just 4.2 million).
Here, next to the British "Pirates" was a Hollywood "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax", attended by 9.08 million dollars in the 3215 movie theaters in 47 territories (total 75 million). Animated film, like many other films, added the third great Australian weekend. The resulting revenue there was 2.7 million, with 41% growth charges (third place, only 11.7 million). In Spain, "Lorax" also was third with 1.21 million (7.46 million total). Best of Latin America, Mexico has allocated 1.07 million dollars, too, in the third weekend rental (5th place, just 8.55 million).
Close the top ten next film the popular Japanese animation franchise "Detective Conan". Sixteenth tape collected at the start of the movie series to record 7.67 million dollars to 351 theater.
Only at the eleventh position of the international charts at this time was collected 5.98 million dollars in 12 territories, the French hit "1 +1" (a total of 322.5 million). The next line in its extensive track record has start from second place in Poland, with 463 thousand dollars in 98 cinemas. Behind were released there in the same weekend, "Titanic" and "Ghost Rider 2".
Of the remaining progress pictures in the first place is the second largest in Spain with $ 1.5 million for the sixth weekend (total 14.5 million) and fourth in Italy with 979 thousand dollars in the eighth (of 17 million). So long stay in the top five charts of these countries is rarely. No French is losing ground reel of film in Germany.
In the sixteenth line of the international chart debut horror "Cabin in the Woods." Horror earned 3.61 million dollars in 781 cinema, receiving almost all this amount to the two major film markets. 2.54 million in 414 theaters spent Britain (3rd place), and 1.02 million gave Russia (6th place).
French comedy "Radio stars" with the participation of Clovis Korniyyaka started from fifth place in the domestic box office for the first five days, collecting 1.64 million dollars in 296 theaters. Just now got to come back in France last year in the world hire "The Lion King." The famous cartoon was the seventh from 1.49 million in 303 theaters. Total re-release in 3D has brought it an additional 86.4 million dollars of international duties and 180.6 million worldwide.
Steadily increasing its capital the German comedy "Turkish for Beginners". In the fifth weekend it earned 1.78 million dollars (4th place) with a common fund of 18.5 million dollars. In addition, its asset 2.06 million dollars in revenues.
Disney's "John Carter" has completed the premiere of international distribution in Japan. Disappointed his charges failed to please the blockbuster, and there, earning only 2.23 million dollars in 692 cinemas in the first three days of hire (5th place). However, even this revenue, "Martian" movie was enough to conquer the 200 millionth milestone in the international box office fees (201.6 million).
Worldwide box office – spring results (I)
Fallen heavily on its two major film markets, "Wrath of the Titans" in the third week-end could only get 15.3 million dollars in 9000 movie theaters in 63 territories. The overall box office of blockbuster 150,000,000th is now 187.1 million dollars of international duties and 258.4 million worldwide. In China, the enchanting launch of "Titanic" revenue falls by 91%, leaving the "Wrath of the Titans” only 1.51 million dollars for the entire third week of rental (total 26 million).
Relatively decent sequel holds only in the countries of Latin America. The third consecutive victory in Brazil was won with a ticket office at 1.77 million dollars in the fall of 49% (total 12.6 million). In Mexico, "Wrath of the Titans" was second with 1.85 million dollars at the drop of 37% (total 15.4 million).
Much better films Warner Bros. keep the impact on the international scene, "Hunger Games". Sold primarily to distributors local adaptation of the bestseller earned $ 15 million in 5200 to 60 venues across the territories, and now has 194 million dollars of international duties and 530.7 million worldwide. But in this painting are still in stock Spain and Italy, as well as potentially Japan and China.
In certain territories, "Hunger Games" have extracted 2.38 million for the fourth weekend of the British (4th place, only 30.8 million) release and 2.35 million in the fourth Australian (4th place, only 27 million). In addition to this 2.03 million dollars has received Germany (2nd place, only 17.7 million) and 1.37 million France (8th place, just 11.3 million). In all these countries fall in comparison with the previous week did not exceed 40%.
Passed on last week for action film "Snow White: Revenge of the Gnomes" once again ranked fifth with 13.2 million dollars in 4545 cinemas in 43 territories (total 68 million). The only major premiere in France, bringing the fourth place with 2.06 million dollars in 546 theaters. On second weekends rolled film is best kept in Latin America. There is 1.66 million in the fall of 34% has given Brazil (2nd place, just 5.08 million), and 1.27 million in the fall of 17% gave Mexico (third place, just 4.42 million). Also, "Snow White" has collected $ 1.5 million in the fall of 26% in Italy (3rd place, just 5.25 million) and 1.45 million dollars after 62% strength in the collapse of Britain (6th place, just 8.24 million). Another 1.08 million dollars at the drop of 37% provided Germany (6th place, only 37.7 million).
Successfully launched week ago a new "American Pie" added to its box bank 12.6 million dollars in the 2604 session cinemas on 35 territories. Of the several prime second weekend, the two largest were in Poland (1 st place with 593 thousand dollars in 77 cinemas) and Argentina (third place with 481 thousand dollars in 55 cinemas). In other respects, the most important suppliers of cash left Australia, with 2.77 million dollars at the drop of 44% (2nd place, only 10.8 million) and Russia with 2.45 million in the fall of 54% (2nd place total 9.65 million).
The French adventure comedy "Jungle name!" in the second weekend of rental acquired a 9.62 million dollars in its three areas (a total of 26.3 million). Actually, France fit of generosity on the 8.66 million dollars with a minimum fall of 18% over the weekend. In total, this gave 23.6 million dollars for 12 days of hire. Respectively, 570 and 382 thousand dollars have French-speaking regions of Belgium and Switzerland (in just two weeks 1.67 million and 1.09 million).
Cannes Fest program 2012
Jubilee, the 65th Cannes Film Festival starts on May 16 and will open a picture of Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom". The film is participated in the competition along with the new creations of David Cronenberg, Thomas Vinterberg, Christian Mungiu, Sergei Loznitsa, John Hillcoat, Michael Haneke and Lee Daniels.
On the Cote d'Azur this May will be especially hot: the competition involved two films, which starred star of "Twilight." Robert Pattinson plays a major role in Cronenberg's thriller "Cosmopolis," and Kristen Stewart engaged in the adaptation of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road." It is terrible to imagine what will happen to the premieres of these films, as well as press conferences.
Winners of the main prize of the festival - "Golden Palm" - Cristian Mungiu, Michael Haneke, Ken Loach and Abbas Kiyarostami bring their new films in the Cannes competition. Outside of the competition shows a new picture Apitchatpona Virasetakuna "Hotel"Mekong" with Tilda Swinton. Recall that Virasetakun has gotten gold at Cannes in 2010 for his film "Uncle Bunmi, who remembers his past life," when the jury was headed by Tim Burton.
It is not known who will judge this year's main competition, but the actors and directors have to work under the direction of the Italian Nanni Moretti, winner of the "Palme d'Or" for "La stanza del figlio." Moretti admitted that he expects to see movies that will surprise him.
By the way, the star of the movie Moretti "We have a pope!" Michel Piccoli starred in the drama of Leos Carax Holy Motors, and the picture of French cinema veteran Alain Resnais “You have not seen anything yet" is also included in the program of Cannes. The film's protagonist travels Carax lives of others, including the killer, deadbeat, the chief administrator, a monstrous creature and the father of the family. In the film, Rene playwright dies, leaving after the death of the request - to collect all the actors who played his Orpheus and Eurydice in the play, and put a new version by following his advice.
A new picture of New Zealander Andrew Dominik "Casino Robbery" again unites director of westerns "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" with Brad Pitt. The actor plays a professional killer, who supervised the Mafia investigating a robbery that occurred while playing poker.
The competition program of the 65th Cannes Film Festival is as follows:
"In another country," directed by Hong Sang Suu
"In the fog," directed by Sergei Loznitsa
"Taste of Money", directed by Him San Suu
"You have not seen nothing yet," directed by Alain Resnais
"Paperboy", directed by Lee Daniels
"The proportion of Angels", directed by Ken Loach
"Over the hills," directed by Cristian Mungiu
"Like Someone in Love" directed by Abbas Kiyarostami
"Moonrise Kingdom" directed by Wes Anderson
"Cosmopolis", directed by David Cronenberg
"Love", directed by Michael Haneke
"Mud", directed by Jeff Nichols
"On the Road," directed by Walter Salles
"Casino robbery" directed by Andrew Dominik
"Jagten", directed by Thomas Vinterberg
"After the battle," directed by Yusri Nasrallah
"Post Tenebras Lux," directed by Carlos Reygadas
"Paradise", directed by Ulrich Seidl
"Reality", directed by Matteo Garrone
"Rust and Bone," directed by Jacques Audiard
"Lawless", directed by John Hillcoat
While the competition there are 22 films, but there is a chance that this list will be expanded. In particular, last year at the last moment in the competition program was added film "Artist", which brought Jean Dyuzhardenu Award for Best Actor.
Among the stars of films submitted in competition, appear Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Isabelle Huppert, Mathieu Amalric, Lambert Wilson, Tilda Swinton, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Harvey Keitel, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Shannon, Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Mads Mikkelsen and Eva Mendes.
Outside of the competition will be shown a new drama by Bernardo Bertolucci, "You and I", which is a living classic was going to shoot in 3D, but changed his mind. Picture of Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen, "Hemingway and Gellhorn," the novel of famous writer and journalist, and "Madagascar 3".
In the section "Night show" - Takashi Miike new picture and "Dracula 3D" Dario Argento.
Recall that the 65th Cannes Film Festival will be held this year from 16 to 27 May.
Todd Phillips is preparing new movie
When on your account two films, which gathered in worldwide box office total of one billion dollars, you can choose the projects, guided solely by your own interests. Todd Phillips considered the performances of four different versions of films, but so far focused on the adaptation of Toni DiSousy "Mule”, and has already found the writers for it.
Adapt the book for the big screen will be brothers Mark and Jay Dyuplassy. They have already proved themselves in the independent film, removing the black comedy "Cyrus," where John Hill, John C Reilly prevented to meet with Marisa Tomei.
The main characters of "Mule", James and Kate - representatives of the gilded youth of the late twentieth century. Before them, the sea of opportunities that suddenly dries up because of the economic crisis and an unexpected pregnancy of Kate. Winter in the mountains of California, County Cisco suddenly presents them to solve financial problems. A friend who grows marijuana, offers James to move the grass from California to Florida to earn enough money for several months in advance.
James does not stop at simple drug courier work, and eventually begins to move up the criminal ladder.
While the brothers Dyuplass write a script to "Mule", Phillips will staging the third "Hangover." Recall that this film will be the last in the "Hangover" series. Also director is producing an English version of the Danish TV series "The Clown", which is busy in the lead role Danny McBride.
Rich Ross has left Disney Studio
Last Friday, a month after reports that a fantastic action game, "John Carter" brought to its creators 200,000,000th losses, president of Walt Disney Studios Rich Ross left the company where he worked for a total of more than 15 years. His last post in which he has held since October 2009.
In a farewell address to staff of the studio Ross said:
"I have always said that our success is created and developed by people with whom we work, and I think they are the best in the business. However, the best people should be in their places on the roles that they carry away, they need to do a job that uses the full range of their abilities. This is one of the management lessons I received in my career.
I believe in the outstanding team of Walt Disney Studios, and I believe in our strong list of projects in our ability to capture and promote the film better than anyone else. But I do not believe that the role of head of the studio is for me. For this reason I have decided to resign as chairman. "
In turn, the CEO of Disney, Bob Iger, who sent Ross to retire on Friday released an open letter, paid tribute to the now former president of the studio:
"More than ten years of creativity, business acumen and personal qualities Rich Ross possible to achieve results key business areas Disney, to succeed in the field of children's and family entertainment, as well as run the franchise, which represent great value for our company. His vision and leadership opened the door for Disney around the world, making our brand a part of everyday life for millions of people. "
Ross joined the company in 1996 and most of his career within the corporation devoted to developing and supervising the television areas of his activity, becoming in 2004 the head of the network of Disney Channels. That he is credited with launching such successful projects like "Hannah Montana" with Miley Cyrus and "Lizzie Maguire" with Hilary Duff, as well as franchise "High School Musical", Zac Efron glorified. Even as Head Studios, Rich Ross, which won in 2009, he achieved an agreement on co-production with China, which is now one of the fastest growing film markets in the world.
At the same time during the work of Ross in the studio of the company suffered heavy losses, losing considerable sums on the "Prince of Persia," "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and, of course, "John Carter". Team Disney has lost faith in his boss.
"He could not overcome the transition period. He grabbed the trappings of work, but not its specificity. We all saw how stupid he admitted mistakes, focusing on such things as parties and celebrities that were not really matter. People who had to deal with our company in the movie business, complained that it is difficult to work with him "- quoted one of his sources edition of Deadline. Moreover, among the most ardent detractors were Ross Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Perlmutter, creative director of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, John Lasseter, director Steven Spielberg and producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Michael Bay advice fans to relax and take a breath
Words by Michael Bay, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be aliens from outer space, not just the fans rocked the franchise, and acted as a red rag to a bull. The director, who is the producer of the reboot, today invited fans to take a breath and relax.
This weekend Bay said: "Due to our children once the film believes that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles really exist. These turtles - representatives of an alien race. They are cool, funny and witty. They are loved by all".
Alien race? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? According to the concept of comics publisher Mirage Studios, conceived of these heroes, Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo were born in New York. Of course, the course of their work, they encountered an alien evil spirits, as well as the usual petty criminals, but to reboot the franchise so dramatically?!
Even Robbie Rist, voiced by Michelangelo in the original film, made his five cents, describing the actions of Michael Bay as "abuse of childhood memories".
Considering how the Internet exploded, Bay could not stay away and wrote a couple of suggestions on their forum Shoot for the Edit: «Fans need to take a breath and relax. They did not read the script. Our team works closely with one of the creators of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He helps us to expand and complicate their history. Quietly, we include in the film everything, so you initially became fans. We just build a richer world. "
The director of a new version of the "Ninja Turtles" - Jonathan Libesman, filmed for the Platinum Dunes horror "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning".
Rumors about “American Bullshit”
The film with ambiguous title "American Bullshit”, which in January last year has been noticed Ben Affleck, this week was again the hero of the news reports. Hollywood trades were quick to say that the picture will put David O. Russell, but the director of "Fighter" is not sure in this.
"American Bullshit" was included in the "black list" of best non made scenarios. Eric Singer put his hand to thriller "The International." The main plot of the movie is a real special operation conducted in the late 70's - early 80's the FBI code-named Abscam. It was originally aimed at the investigation of trafficking in stolen goods. The FBI was going to introduce into the criminal environment of its agents under the guise of middlemen who buy stolen masterpieces for wealthy collectors in the Middle East. Subsequently, the operation turned into denunciation of corruption at different levels.
Rumors about the involvement of the "American Bullshit" director of "Three Kings" fled to Hollywood publications tonight. Supposedly, Russell not only removes the film, but has already started talks with Christian Bale about the title role. Website Deadline managed to get through to David and to get a comment about his involvement in the project.
"Reports that I have to do with "American Bullshit" are too premature – said director. - I discuss this possibility, but we are at a very early stage. I have a few more pictures in development, but my next project, I have not yet chosen. "
Recall that the director has long been attributed to the production of film for a video game, "The Unknown: Drake's Fortune," but his vision of the story was not accepted by producers. Then Russell began staging the picture "The Silver linings playbook", which will be released in cinemas on November 22 this year.
Interview with Johan Hill and Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill talked in an interview about working together in the comedy thriller "21 Jump Street," in which they, as police officers enter the school under the guise of high school students to expose a gang of drug traffickers based in the school.
- What were you in high school?
Jonah Hill: I have bleached hair. I always wanted to look like Eminem!
Channing Tatum: I played football and wore a sports jacket, and waited when I finish school. On the day of school graduation I was so happy that couldn’t find the place. Not that everything was so bad, just school was not that place that I liked.
- What would you change if you could go back to school now?
Jonah Hill: I would organize a drama group. Perhaps I would find like-minded people, and although all of my present friends - school, while I'm embarrassed that they will laugh at me if I'll make theater. And probably I would have met a really good girl because she would have liked that I'm so sensitive.
Channing Tatum: I think I would have done some things differently, but only on condition that all turned out to exactly how it happened. I am satisfied with the current state of affairs. And really regret not having listened to what I was told in school. I always sat in the head by one thought: "I do not understand why I do this or that. I do not know how I will use this knowledge in my future life."
- Anything from what you learned about today's school life, shocked you?
Jonah Hill: I think I'll like the 150-year old man, but it's - technical literacy of young people. They live through Facebook and the like, and I do not use these things. I prefer to talk.
- How much time had you need both to get on the site?
Channing Tatum: I would say that we agreed immediately. John - very funny, funny guy, and I really enjoyed talking with him. If we were friends at school, we certainly would bulling nights on the phone, and then be late for the first lesson, because slept it (laughs).
Jonah Hill: We are asking all the time, we were friends at school, because our screen heroes do not play well. I think we would have been best friends. We are from different places, but have a very similar perception of the laws of friendship. I rarely like to talk with someone so closely as to this guy. We are constantly hangover together. Last night I caught myself thinking: "I missed Channing. We have not seen for several hours." We live in the same hotel, and I wanted to know what he was doing at the moment!
- How does the school, "title" you would have awarded each other?
Jonah Hill: I think "best athlete" or anything else related to sports.
Channing Tatum: Do you know how to be "The best around"? Ask John.
- John, how did nomination for the award "Oscar" for the film "Moneyball" affect your career?
Jonah Hill: I finally got the glory of my family! I noticed that I began to offer roles in different genres, not just in the comedy. And I have this insanely rad. I'm really looking forward to when we start working on the project of Brad Pitt "True Story", in which we, with James Franco will play the main roles. And I plan to play in a movie with all my old school pals - Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, and Danny McBride and Craig Robinson, James Franco and over again. It's called "Apocalypse."
- What do you both enjoy doing on weekends?
Channing Tatum: I love to sleep. On Sundays I generally do not do anything but just sit and play with my dog. Our house has a small patio, so we're sitting, lying, sleep there.
Jonah Hill: Watch movies, lying in bed - that's my dream!
Universal has hired writers for “Midnight Run” sequel
The current scenario of continuing crime comedy "Midnight Run" is not arranged studio Universal, therefore, hired new authors. Along with this came a candidate for director's chair - the director of the trilogy "Rush Hour" Brett Ratner. Robert De Niro is still assigned to the project.
"Midnight," directed by Martin Brest with Robert De Niro has agreed to a major role, since his role in the "Untouchables" wanted to try his hand at comedy.
The main character, Jack Walsh, a former police officer from Chicago, makes his living by private investigation. He has to search for fugitives, and this time he tracks down Jonathan Mardukasa accountant who stole from the mafia $ 15 million. If Walsh will bring him back from New York to Los Angeles by a certain date, he will receive one hundred thousand dollars. The task is not easy: accountant terrified of flying airplanes, so Jack has to drag him along across America, and the tail hanging rivals, gangsters and the FBI.
Whether to continue to star Charles Grodin, who played in the original Mardukasa is not yet known. The actor refused to play in the "Muppet", but hinted that he would think about returning to the cinema for the sake of "Midnight Run 2." Grodin runs free legal counsel for the poor. His first case he won, even as an actor, and is now taking the case all over the country, gives hope to prisoners and for its name to wade through the red tape a little faster other lawyers.
The script will write David Elliot and Paul Lovett, the authors of thriller "Cobra" and the crime drama "Blood for blood," continued where they had recently written.
Brett Ratner recently out of favor in Hollywood because of his conflict with the Academy Award. His film "Tower Heist" with a budget of $ 75 million collected 150 million in worldwide box office. Ratner recently watched a film adaptation of the book "I want my MTV: The history of the revolution of music videos uncut." The company director's Rat Entertainment, along with the studio Sony will work on the painting, but whether it will remove Ratner himself is not reported.
Interview with Octavia Spencer
Winner British Film Academy Award and Golden Globe for "Best Actress" in the movie "The Help" Octavia Spencer has gotten an interview on one of the celebrations.
- How did you start your career?
"I was an assistant of director. I've seen enough on the people who" sticks "from themselves - another reason to practice restraint! But I still have a long tongue, so I was not the best assistant."
- When you heard that your name pronounced at the awards ceremony, what a thought came to your mind?
"I was shocked. I bow to those who appreciated my work."
- A meeting with what celebrity has made the greatest impression on you?
"I can not say that any experience is better than another, but if the question is so, it - Steven Spielberg. I saw him few times, and he was always smiling. And I'll probably looked like a maniac persecuted him . Yes, he and Oprah Winfrey. They both. Oprah changed my vision of what I become, and Steven had a tremendous influence on my acting skills. I think he is the best. And the fact that I was given a chance to appear in the film to his studio and talk to him, makes me ceaselessly repeating, "Oh, my God!"
- When you first arrived in Los Angeles, Keanu Reeves has assisted you when your car broke down. Have you ever met him since?
"No, but I always go to the movies for all his films."
- What would people surprised to learn about you?
"I have a craving for the law. I love to read items in the contracts, fine print, and if I had the opportunity to enroll in law school, I would have probably done it."
- How is it to grow in a big family? Especially if you're the sixth child of seven?
"Honestly, I do not know how I’d lived, if I had not so much relatives. I loved to read and sometimes it seemed to me that I have no sisters or brothers, because I could spend all day with a book in hand, huddled in some corner. Each family had their pets with whom they spent all the time, but together we are very close. "
- The fact that you're from a big family has some impact on your desire on the number of own children?
"I hope the guy whom I’ll choose will be not the only child in the family. I really want children. Specifically, at least three, but I'm almost forty, so we'll see."
- You are invited to a ceremony at the "Oscar" of someone who worked with you over the "The Help" so that no family squabbles, right?
"If I could take to the" Oscar "all my relatives, it would have been easy - I would have done. But as long as it is impossible to leave it in the future when we get there as one big team. I believe that people who worked with us on the film, worthy to share all its glory. I think it is correct. If my mother was alive, of course, I would take her with me, but, unfortunately, is not so. "
- You are responsible for the film humor. What makes you laugh in life?
"I love the humor on the brink of a foul. So, I just love the Tate Taylor and Viola Davis. In my opinion, they are the most cheerful people on the planet. I like people who know how to joke black in some grim moment. What gloomy moment, and black humor, the better. Something totally unacceptable in all respects. "
- Due to the fact that Minnie is a sassy, are people nervous about approaching you?
"Well, they should be nervous (laughs). When people look at me, they usually understand, it is worth to bother me or not. When I talk to do not mind, I raise my eyes and look around. When I do not want to be bothered, I lower my head and read book. Usually I have no problems, people appreciate my "position" correctly. But if someone comes to tell me "hello", I'm not going to be rude. "
- Are you going to somehow reward yourself? Make some gift to yourself?
"Well, I am going to pull a tits. This will be my first gift to myself. I also soon be forty, and I want my boobs were the same as at seventeen."
