'Meatballs' sticks to top of movie menu with $24.6M; 'Surrogates' takes second with $15MSeptember 30th, 2009 'Meatballs' sticks to movie menu top with $24.6MLOS ANGELES — Movie fans are lining up for a second helping of "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs."
The animated tale took in $24.6 million to remain No. 1 for a second weekend.
Chained-up pit bull leaps out window after owner during armed robbery in NYC, hangs selfSeptember 19th, 2009 Dog leaps out window during NY robbery, hangs selfNEW YORK — New York City police say two men escaped a gang of armed robbers by jumping out a second-story window, but a pit bull died after he leaped after his owner and hanged himself from his chain. Police say the pit bull had been chained up in the Bronx living room early Friday when three armed men broke down the door.
'G-Force' opens at No. 1 at the box office, ahead of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'July 26th, 2009 'G-Force' topples 'Harry Potter' at box officeLOS ANGELES — An elite squad of guinea pigs has worked its own brand of magic at the box office, taking the No. 1 spot from boy wizard Harry Potter.
'Harry Potter' conjures up $79.5 million in first weekend, $159.7 million in first 5 daysJuly 19th, 2009 'Potter' conjures up $159.7 million in 5 daysLOS ANGELES — Harry Potter continues to work box-office alchemy, turning his latest movie adventure into an overnight blockbuster. The sixth installment, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," took in $79.5 million domestically over opening weekend and $159.7 million since debuting last Wednesday, according to estimates from distributor Warner Bros.
Bullock's 'Proposal' engages fans with $33.6 million; 'Hangover' hangs in with $26.8 millionJune 22nd, 2009 Bullock's 'Proposal' engages fans with $33.6MLOS ANGELES — Sandra Bullock popped the question, and fans said yes. Bullock and Ryan Reynolds' wedding comedy "The Proposal" led the weekend box office with a $33.6 million debut.
Lingering 'Hangover' leads weekend box office with $32.8 million; 'Up' stays aloft with $30.8MJune 15th, 2009 Lingering 'Hangover' leads box office with $32.8MLOS ANGELES — "The Hangover" is not going away any time soon. The bachelor-bash comedy remained No.
'Hangover' takes No. 1 box-office spot over 'Up' in rare reversal of weekend rankingsJune 8th, 2009 'Hangover' takes No. 1 box-office spot over 'Up'LOS ANGELES — It turns out Hollywood's weekend hangover was bigger than expected.
'Up' maintains No. 1 box-office altitude with $44.2M; 'Hangover' takes second with $43.3MJune 7th, 2009 'Up' maintains No. 1 box-office altitude with $44MLOS ANGELES — Two live-action comedies have been unable to bring down the animated adventure "Up."
According to studio estimates Sunday, Disney and Pixar Animation's "Up" reeled in $44.2 million in ticket sales to remain on top of the box office for the second weekend in a row.
'Star Trek' beams itself up to huge $76.5 million opening weekend in theatersMay 10th, 2009 'Star Trek' has whopping $76.5 million openingLOS ANGELES — "Star Trek" beamed itself up to the top of the box office, earning $76.5 million in its opening weekend. Paramount Pictures had estimated that the movie would make about $50 million for the weekend, but figured that strong reviews helped carry it to the bigger opening.
Warp speed: 'Star Trek' blasts Enterprise crew to $31M opening at box officeMay 9th, 2009 'Star Trek' boldly goes to $31M at box officeLOS ANGELES — "Star Trek" has gone to warp speed at the box office with $31 million in domestic ticket sales after just over a day in theaters. Distributor Paramount said "Star Trek" took in $24 million Friday, plus $7 million during preview screenings Thursday night.
Nicholas Sparks pens movie role for Miley CyrusApril 1st, 2009 LONDON - Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks has created a new movie role specifically for 'Hannah Montana' star Miley Cyrus. The novelist, who has authored books like 'The Rescue' and 'A Bend in the Road', wrote the new movie 'The Last Song' with the teen sensation in mind and she is set to star in the film as well, reports contactmusic.com.
'Monsters vs. Aliens' tops North America weekend box officeMarch 30th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - DreamWorks Animation's comedy 'Monsters vs. Aliens' won the box office race this weekend, generating some $58.2 million in its North American debut and making Hollywood's best opening so far this year, according to preliminary estimates released Sunday.
No role for Dolly Parton in 'Hannah Montana' movieFebruary 18th, 2009 LONDON - Country singing legend Dolly Parton is shocked after she has learnt that she will not feature in the 'Hannah Montana' movie because studio executives forget to include her in the script. Contactmusic.com reports that Parton had appeared in quite a few episodes of the TV show playing the aunt of the Miley Cyrus' character.
Dull week ahead despite Shah Rukh's 'Billu' hitting the screensFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a moolah raking weekend, courtesy Anurag Kashyap's 'Dev D', experts say the box office is expected to face a dry week in terms of movie business despite three movies Billu', 'The Stoneman Murders' and 'Jugaad' releasing Friday. 'This weekend is going to be a dull affair.
Pittt's film beats ex-wife's movie at box officeDecember 25th, 2008 LONDON - Hollywood star Brad Pitt's new movie is set to beat his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston's latest film in the battle to top the Christmas box office. According to thesun.co.uk, ticket sales of Pitt starrer 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' outstripped all other films released during the festive weekend including Aniston's romantic comedy 'Marley and Me'.
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