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  1. 'The Secret World of Arrietty' Wows Japan With $8.1 Million U.S. Opening

    'The Secret World of Arrietty' Wows Japan With $8.1 Million U.S. Opening

    7:36 am PST 2/21/2012
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    The film is by far the biggest stateside success for a Studio Ghibli animation. Read more

  2. Box Office Report: 'Safe House' Wins Holiday With $28.4 Mil, 'The Vow' Earns $26.6 Mil

    Box Office Report: 'Safe House' Wins Holiday With $28.4 Mil, 'The Vow' Earns $26.6 Mil

    8:49 am PST 2/20/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    In an 11th hour upset, "Journey 2" pulls ahead of new entry "Ghost Rider 2" to come in No. 3 with $26.4 million; "Ghost Rider 2" places No. 4 with $25.7 million, followed by "This Means War" with $20.4 million. Read more

  3. Foreign Box Office: 'Journey 2' Repeats as No. 1 Overseas

    Foreign Box Office: 'Journey 2' Repeats as No. 1 Overseas

    2:49 pm PST 2/19/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    "This Means War" opens No. 2 and "Extremely Loud" treads quietly in 10-market offshore debut, but overall weekend action is listless overseas. Read more

  4. Box Office Report: 'Safe House' Pulls Ahead of 'The Vow' in Tight Presidents Day Race

    Box Office Report: 'Safe House' Pulls Ahead of 'The Vow' in Tight Presidents Day Race

    9:24 am PST 2/19/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Safe House" grosses $24 million Friday-Sunday, followed by $23.6 million for "The Vow;" "Ghost Rider" sequel opens No. 3 with 22 million, while "This Means War" opens No. 5 with $17.6 million. Read more

  5. Box Office Report: Newcomer 'Ghost Rider' Battling Holdover 'The Vow' for Top Spot

    Box Office Report: Newcomer 'Ghost Rider' Battling Holdover 'The Vow' for Top Spot

    11:39 pm PST 2/17/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    With "Safe House" showing the staying power that will put it in the third slot, "This Means War" is heading for a fourth-place opening. Read more

  6. In the Magazine
    Box Office Boom: Moviegoing Up 14.6 Percent in 2012

    Box Office Boom: Moviegoing Up 14.6 Percent in 2012

    2:06 pm PST 2/16/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Warm weather, better films and the return of young people are powering the winter renaissance. Read more

  7. Box Office Preview: 'Ghost Rider' Hopes to Burn Competition Over Presidents Day Weekend

    Box Office Preview: 'Ghost Rider' Hopes to Burn Competition Over Presidents Day Weekend

    9:57 am PST 2/16/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Opening opposite the Nicolas Cage comic book adaptation are "This Means War," starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy, and animated pic "The Secret World of Arrietty." Read more

  8. Local Movies Account for 30 Percent of Polish Box Office in 2011

    8:10 am PST 2/16/2012
    • Vladimir Kozlov
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    The country has the highest proportion of local fare in Central and Eastern Europe. Read more

  9. Box Office Report: 'The Vow' Earns a Record $11.6 Mil on Valentine's Day

    Box Office Report: 'The Vow' Earns a Record $11.6 Mil on Valentine's Day

    7:25 am PST 2/15/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: The Rachel McAdams-Channing Tatum romantic drama easily posts the best midweek gross ever for the sweetheart holiday; previews for "This Means War" generate $1.7 million in earnings. Read more

  10. 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Opens Big In Japan

    'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Opens Big In Japan

    1:27 am PST 2/15/2012
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" opened at No.1 in Japan at the weekend, taking 288.5 million yen ($3.68 million) over the three days from just over 227,500 admissions at 431 screens. Read more

  11. In the Magazine
    Oscars 2012: Is There a Recipe for Ratings Success?

    Oscars 2012: Is There a Recipe for Ratings Success?

    4:02 pm PST 2/13/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    A historic look at the hosts, nominated pictures and numbers that put the telecast on an annual roller-coaster ride. Read more

  12. Foreign Box Office: 'Journey 2' Outpoints 'Star Wars' Reissue, Seizes No. 1 Spot Overseas

    Foreign Box Office: 'Journey 2' Outpoints 'Star Wars' Reissue, Seizes No. 1 Spot Overseas

    5:00 pm PST 2/12/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    "Safe House" opens No. 4 while "The Vow" takes fifth place. Read more

  13. Box Office Report: 'The Vow' Triumphs With $41.7 Mil, 'Safe House' Nabs $39.3 Mil

    Box Office Report: 'The Vow' Triumphs With $41.7 Mil, 'Safe House' Nabs $39.3 Mil

    9:06 am PST 2/12/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The two lead a record-busting weekend, continuing the box-office recovery; "Journey 2" races past "Star Wars: Phantom Menace" to nab $27.6 million. Read more

  14. Box Office Report: Daniel Radcliffe's 'Woman in Black' Towers Over Competition in U.K. (Exclusive)

    Box Office Report: Daniel Radcliffe's 'Woman in Black' Towers Over Competition in U.K. (Exclusive)

    8:30 am PST 2/11/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The film, fueled by younger females, beat "The Muppets," "The Vow" and "Star Wars: Episode I" on Friday. Read more

  15. Box Office Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Racing for $37 Mil-Plus Weekend

    Box Office Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Racing for $37 Mil-Plus Weekend

    11:45 pm PST 2/10/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The two films are both overperforming for a record weekend; "Star Wars: Phantom Menace” and “Journey 2” also in a potentially close contest at $23 million. Read more

  16. Box Office Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Battle for Weekend Supremacy

    Box Office Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Battle for Weekend Supremacy

    9:23 pm PST 2/10/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The new 3D version of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" also attracting fans as moviegoers rush to theaters. Read more

  17. Box Office Preview: Four New Films Hope for Record Pre-Valentine's Day Weekend

    Box Office Preview: Four New Films Hope for Record Pre-Valentine's Day Weekend

    10:10 am PST 2/9/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The strength of tracking for Rachel McAdams-Channing Tatum romantic drama "The Vow" is impressing even rival studios; "Safe House," the 3D rerelease of "Star Wars: Episode One" and "Journey 2" also open. Read more

  18. Italian Film Attendance Down 31% in January

    Italian Film Attendance Down 31% in January

    11:25 am PST 2/7/2012
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    Domestic comedies dominate ticket sales, but results are weak compared to a year ago. Read more

  19. Foreign Box Office: 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Stays No. 1, Cruising Past $400 Million Offshore

    Foreign Box Office: 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Stays No. 1, Cruising Past $400 Million Offshore

    12:56 pm PST 2/5/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    Frigid weather in Europe chills overall box office; "Journey 2" places third,"Chronicle" opens No. 4. Read more

  20. Box Office Report: 'Chronicle' Scores Touchdown With $22 Mil, 'Woman in Black' Earns $21 Mil

    Box Office Report: 'Chronicle' Scores Touchdown With $22 Mil, 'Woman in Black' Earns $21 Mil

    9:15 am PST 2/5/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Both films overperform on the strength of younger moviegoers; Drew Barrymore-John Krasinski whale pic "Big Miracle" places No. 4 with $8.5 million. Read more

Global Grosses

Weekend of 02/17/12
1
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Weekend
$27.5M
Cume
$130.0
2
This Means War
Weekend
$11.2M
Cume
$11.2
3
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Weekend
$10.7M
Cume
$10.8
4
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (3D)
Weekend
$10.4M
Cume
$37.6
5
The Woman in Black
Weekend
$9.1M
Cume
$24.5
6
The Descendants
Weekend
$7.9M
Cume
$68.8
7
Fetih 1453
Weekend
$7.8M
Cume
$8.9
8
The Muppets
Weekend
$7.6M
Cume
$59.1
9
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Weekend
$7.4M
Cume
$463.5
10
The Vow
Weekend
$7.0M
Cume
$9.7

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