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Oscar frame tough on openers


February 22, 2008 Ironically, you would have to look long and hard to find a true breakout movie success opening during the weekend of the Academy Awards. Valentine's and Presidents Day holidays attract some notable films, but the month's other sessions are used largely as outlets for more mundane boxoffice fare. During Academy Awards weekend, there's also an understanding that interest in the Oscar telecast among prospective moviegoers will weaken Sunday grosses just a bit.

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