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  1. Foreign Box Office: 'Avengers' Hits $726 Million Overseas, Tops 'Dark Shadows,' 'Dictator'

    Foreign Box Office: 'Avengers' Hits $726 Million Overseas, Tops 'Dark Shadows,' 'Dictator'

    12:32 pm PDT 5/20/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    "Dark Shadows" narrowly places second while "The Dictator" commands No. 3, opening in 29 international markets. Read More

  2. Box Office Report: 'Battleship' Capsizes With $25.3 Mil Launch, Universal Faces Big Loss

    Box Office Report: 'Battleship' Capsizes With $25.3 Mil Launch, Universal Faces Big Loss

    9:17 am PDT 5/20/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Avengers" becomes the No. 4 pic of all time with a staggering $1.18 billion; "The Dictator," too racy for flyover states, posts five-day debut of $24.5 million but overperforms internationally with $30.3 million for global opening of $54.8 million. Read More

  3. Box Office Report: ‘Battleship,’ ‘Dictator’ Sluggish; ‘Avengers’ Still Soars

    Box Office Report: ‘Battleship,’ ‘Dictator’ Sluggish; ‘Avengers’ Still Soars

    4:35 pm PDT 5/18/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    With “Avengers” still looming large, “Battleship” is on course for soft $11 million to $12 million Friday, while “Dictator” and Lionsgate comedy “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” duke it out. Read More

  4. In the Magazine
    How 'Avengers' Silenced Critics of Disney's Marvel Deal

    How 'Avengers' Silenced Critics of Disney's Marvel Deal

    5:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Paul Bond
    • Kim Masters
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    Some who called the $4.3 billion purchase too rich now say Iger underpaid. Read More

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    Jon Favreau Talks 'Iron Man 3,' Praises Joss Whedon for Avengers and Leads 'Revolution'

    Jon Favreau Talks 'Iron Man 3,' Praises Joss Whedon for Avengers and Leads 'Revolution'

    12:49 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The producer-director gives insight on his sci-fi ventures on screens both big and small. Read More

  6. Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Could Pass Final 'Harry Potter' Pic For Third Biggest Ever

    Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Could Pass Final 'Harry Potter' Pic For Third Biggest Ever

    1:03 pm PDT 5/13/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The superhero tentpole hit $1 billion on Sunday and will shortly eclipse the $1.12 billion earned by "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," the No. 4 grossing title of all time. Read More

  7. Foreign Box Office: 'The Avengers' Continues To Mop Up Overseas, Grossing Nearly $630 Million

    Foreign Box Office: 'The Avengers' Continues To Mop Up Overseas, Grossing Nearly $630 Million

    12:54 pm PDT 5/13/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    "Dark Shadows" debuts a distant No. 2 while "American Pie: Reunion" sets franchise record offshore. Read More

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    Marvel's Kevin Feige Talks New 'Iron Man,' 'Thor,' 'Captain America' Movies (Video)

    Marvel's Kevin Feige Talks New 'Iron Man,' 'Thor,' 'Captain America' Movies (Video)

    11:01 am PDT 5/13/2012
    • Jane Kellogg
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    After the immense success of "Avengers" at the box office, fans can expect five more Marvel films in the next few years, including the previously announced "Thor 2," "Captain America 2" and "Iron Man 3." Read More

  9. Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Towers With $103.2 Million, 'Dark Shadows' Lacks Bite

    Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Towers With $103.2 Million, 'Dark Shadows' Lacks Bite

    8:43 am PDT 5/13/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Avengers" crosses the $1 billion mark worldwide in only 19 days and is the first film in history to hit $100 million in its second weekend at the domestic box office; "Dark Shadows" opens to a soft $28.8 million. Read More

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    Joss Whedon's 'Firefly' Crew, Flying High Ten Years Later

    Joss Whedon's 'Firefly' Crew, Flying High Ten Years Later

    7:50 am PDT 5/11/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Canceled by Fox in 2002 after airing just 11 episodes, the short-lived series' creator and his cast are thriving in Hollywood Read More

  11. Box Office Preview: 'Avengers' Passing $800 Million Worldwide, Could Hit $1 Billion By Sunday

    Box Office Preview: 'Avengers' Passing $800 Million Worldwide, Could Hit $1 Billion By Sunday

    3:08 pm PDT 5/10/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: Tim Burton's campy "Dark Shadows," starring Johnny Depp, is tracking to open in the $35 million-to-$40 million range domestically and is off to a strong start in France, where it beat "Avengers" on Wednesday. Read More

  12. 'Avengers' Damage to Manhattan Would Cost $160 Billion, Disaster Expert Estimates (Exclusive)

    'Avengers' Damage to Manhattan Would Cost $160 Billion, Disaster Expert Estimates (Exclusive)

    7:53 am PDT 5/9/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The wreckage to the city, all told, would top the financial carnage of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Japanese tsunami. Read More

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    Joss Whedon Writes Thank You Letter to Fans for Years of Support, 'Avengers' Success

    Joss Whedon Writes Thank You Letter to Fans for Years of Support, 'Avengers' Success

    5:56 am PDT 5/9/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The cult hero writer-director reached out to his loyal supporters, offering gratitude and updates on new projects and excitement for "The Dark Knight Rises." Read More

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    5 Hidden Reasons Behind 'Avengers' Record-Shattering Success

    5 Hidden Reasons Behind 'Avengers' Record-Shattering Success

    5:00 am PDT 5/9/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    THR runs down how the Joss Whedon pic broke the $200-million milestone. Read More

  15. Disney's Robert Iger Says 'Avengers 2' in the Works

    Disney's Robert Iger Says 'Avengers 2' in the Works

    2:25 pm PDT 5/8/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    The CEO says that the follow-up will come on the heels of previously-announced sequels to "Iron Man," "Thor" and "Captain America." Read More

  16. Fash Track
    Met Gala: Cameron Diaz, Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow Shine (Poll)

    Met Gala: Cameron Diaz, Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow Shine (Poll)

    10:03 pm PDT 5/7/2012
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    Silver and gold dresses never fail to grab red carpet headlines, which is why three actresses struck it rich at the costume event. Read More

  17. THR, Esq.
    Why 'The Avengers' Wasn't the Most Pirated Film Last Week

    Why 'The Avengers' Wasn't the Most Pirated Film Last Week

    2:10 pm PDT 5/7/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Fewer people downloaded the blockbuster film than one might expect. Read More

  18. 'Avengers' Debuts to Record $15.5 Million Opening Weekend in Canada

    'Avengers' Debuts to Record $15.5 Million Opening Weekend in Canada

    9:24 am PDT 5/7/2012
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The Marvel blockbuster powered its way to a new record after cast members Mark Ruffalo and Cobie Smulders were on hand last week for the red carpet debut in Toronto. Read More

  19. Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Even Bigger With $207.4 Million Opening

    Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Even Bigger With $207.4 Million Opening

    8:41 am PDT 5/7/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: The superhero tentpole, scoring the top opening of all time in North America, outpaces Sunday's projected $200.3 million bow; worldwide, the film has earned $654.8 million, the top gross of 2012. Read More

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    Watch Video 'Avengers' Cast: What's Next for the Stars of the Record-Breaking Marvel Film?

    'Avengers' Cast: What's Next for the Stars of the Record-Breaking Marvel Film?

    6:54 am PDT 5/7/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Following their $200 million opener, the stars of the Marvel blockbuster have plenty of other projects on the horizon. Read More See All Videos

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