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  1. German Box Office Strong in First Quarter Thanks to 'Django Unchained', Local Comedies

    4:16 am PDT 3/28/2013
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    Quentin Tarantino's bloody Western has earned an estimated $50 million in Germany. READ MORE

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  2. Will the Success of 'Olympus Has Fallen' Hurt or Help 'White House Down'?

    5:00 am PDT 3/26/2013
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    "This weekend demonstrates the audience appetite for this kind of material," says a spokesman for Sony, which is releasing "White House Down" in June. READ MORE

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  3. China Box Office: Homegrown Rom-com Bests 'Die Hard' to Top Weekly Rankings

    9:09 pm PDT 3/25/2013
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    "Finding Mr. Right" narrowly beat "A Good Day to Die Hard" and "Resident Evil: Retribution" in earnings for last week. READ MORE

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  4. Box Office Report: Early Friday Returns Show 'Croods' Opening to Solid $40 Million-Plus

    1:10 pm PDT 3/22/2013
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    Among other new offerings, Gerard Butler's White House action pic "Olympus Has Fallen" also off to pleasing start; "Spring Breakers" scores as it expands nationwide. READ MORE

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  5. China Box Office Revenue Hits $2.7 Billion in 2012, Second Only to North America

    1:15 pm PDT 3/21/2013
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    UPDATED: The MPAA's annual report also confirms a notable uptick in moviegoing among older adults in North America as well as an increase in frequent moviegoers across all demos. READ MORE

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  6. BRIC Box Office Revenue to Match North America by 2017, Forecast Says

    9:19 am PDT 3/21/2013
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    Research indicates that the combined tally for Brazil, India, China and Russia will hit $12.1 billion, almost double current levels. READ MORE

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  7. China Box Office: 'A Good Day to Die Hard' Wins the Week

    3:51 am PDT 3/18/2013
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    The fifth installment of the Bruce Willis action franchise crosses the 100-million-yuan ($16 million) milestone, while "Journey to the West" inches closer to becoming the highest-grossing domestic film ever. READ MORE

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  8. 'Spring Breakers' Scores Top Limited Opening of 2013, But Big Challenge Lies Ahead

    5:23 pm PDT 3/17/2013
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    Harmony Korine's dark, hedonistic comedy expands nationwide March 22; the indie film stars James Franco, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens. READ MORE

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  9. Box Office Report: 'Burt Wonderstone' Losing Friday to Halle Berry's 'The Call'

    3:57 pm PDT 3/15/2013
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    "Oz the Great and Powerful" will beat both new entries with a projected $40 million weekend. READ MORE

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  10. Box Office Report: Final 'Oz' Tally Is $79.1 Million in North America

    3:37 pm PDT 3/11/2013
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    Sunday estimates had put the number at $80.3 million; the 3D fantasy-adventure still boasts the top debut of 2013 and the No. 3 March opening of all time. READ MORE

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  11. China Box Office: ‘Journey to the West’ Nears All-Time Domestic Release Record

    3:14 am PDT 3/11/2013
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    Stephen Chow's fantasy epic is now just $9 million away from topping "Lost in Thailand's" recent record of $202.6 million, while "Upside Down" is the week’s surprise import hit. READ MORE

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  12. Box Office Preview: 'Oz' Eyeing Great and Powerful Global Opening

    1:38 pm PST 3/7/2013
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    Sam Raimi's tentpole could open anywhere between $80 million and $100 million in North America, where it begins rolling out in theaters at 9 p.m. Thursday; the fantasy-adventure also makes a major push overseas. READ MORE

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  13. Italy Cinema Ticket Sales Rose in February; Troubled Sector Shows Signs of Life

    7:48 am PST 3/7/2013
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    Despite higher ticket sales, revenue was still down for the month due to strong sales for higher-priced 3D tickets a year ago. READ MORE

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  14. What's Behind the Dismal Winter at the Box Office

    5:00 am PST 3/6/2013
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    Theater stocks slide and grosses drop 15 percent as "Jack the Giant Slayer" leads a season of discontent and a glut of grim action flops leaves few studios unscathed. READ MORE

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  15. Chinese Cinemas Cancel Propaganda Film Screenings

    11:31 pm PST 3/5/2013
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    Theater operators in the city of Nanjing stopped screening the government-backed "Young Lei Feng" after the film failed to sell a single ticket during its premiere on Monday. READ MORE

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  16. Imax China to Stop Signing Exclusive One-Film Deals

    8:38 pm PST 3/5/2013
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    The chain plans to end the long-running convention of screening only one film at any given time on its 112 screens across the country. READ MORE

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  17. China Box Office: 'Journey to the West' Streak Continues While 'Les Miserables' Flounders

    9:38 pm PST 3/4/2013
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    Stephen Chow Sing-chi’s 3D blockbuster marches on towards breaking China’s domestic box-office records, while Tom Hooper’s musical fails to capitalize on Anne Hathaway’s Oscar triumph. READ MORE

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  18. Russia Box Office to Increase by 9.6 Percent in 2013

    9:04 am PST 3/4/2013
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    Local films' market share predicted to go up from 15.1 percent to 17.4 percent. READ MORE

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  19. Analyst Calls 'Jack the Giant Slayer' Opening Weekend 'Quite Disappointing'

    6:13 am PST 3/4/2013
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    UPDATED: MKM's Eric Handler says a possible writedown on the film depends on its international performance and predicts a strong opening for Disney's "Oz the Great and Powerful." READ MORE

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  20. Oscar Box Office: 'Life of Pi,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Argo' Enjoy Post-Win Bumps

    1:08 pm PST 3/3/2013
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    "Django Unchained" also makes gains following the Feb. 24 Academy Awards ceremony. READ MORE

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