‘Twilight’ finally gets scary

In a few hours, the box office estimates for the weekend will be released. They’re gonna be terrifying, because Twilight made $35.7 million on Friday. On Friday alone. That’s an actual number, or close to it, not an estimate. Okay, this includes the $7 million it pulled in at midnight Thursday showings, but since those … more…

U.K. box office: James Bond still a killer

New films stayed out of the way of Quantum of Solace at British multiplexes this past weekend, which looks to have been a wise move: 1. Quantum of Solace: £9.2 million (2nd week; drops 40%) 2. High School Musical 3: Senior Year: £1.5 million (3rd week; drops 45%) 3. Ghost Town: £.71 million (3rd week; … more…

U.K. box office: Bond breaks records

While we wait here in the U.S. for the new James Bond flick, it’s cutting a wide swath through the British box office: 1. Quantum of Solace: £15.4 million (NEW) 2. High School Musical 3: Senior Year: £2.7 million (2nd week; drops 67%) 3. Saw V: £.95 million (2nd week; drops 61%) 4. Ghost Town: … more…