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Box Office: 14 Huge Memorial Day Weekend Flops (and Hits)

Box Office: 14 Huge Memorial Day Weekend Flops (and Hits)

%Slideshow-289520% Memorial Day Weekend tends to be one of Hollywood's most lucrative runs at the box office. But someti...

Moviefone ·
Why Was 'Pitch Perfect 2' Such a Shocking Box Office Smash?

Why Was 'Pitch Perfect 2' Such a Shocking Box Office Smash?

It was supposed to be close. "Pitch Perfect 2" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" were both expected to open in the mid-40s, with...

Gary Susman ·
​Why Was Reese Witherspoon's 'Hot Pursuit' So Chilly at the Box Office?

​Why Was Reese Witherspoon's 'Hot Pursuit' So Chilly at the Box Office?

Not that anyone expected huge numbers from Reese Witherspoon's new comedy "Hot Pursuit," especially with "Avengers: Age...

Gary Susman ·
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Just Reached $500 Million Milestone Overseas

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Just Reached $500 Million Milestone Overseas

If only Joss Whedon were still on Twitter, we could tweet him some congrats on this. Oh well. "Avengers: Age of Ultron"...

Gina Carbone ·
Why Didn't 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Open Bigger at the Box Office?

Why Didn't 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Open Bigger at the Box Office?

Before this weekend, the only question about "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was how big it was going to be. Would it break th...

Gary Susman ·
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Scores $27.6 Million Thursday Opening

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Scores $27.6 Million Thursday Opening

Pundits have been saying for weeks that "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was poised to score a massive box office debut, and th...

Katie Roberts ·
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Takes Aim at Box Office Records

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Takes Aim at Box Office Records

It's no secret that "Avengers: Age of Ultron" will make a ton of money during its opening weekend. But just how big will...

Katie Roberts ·
Why Blockbuster Movies Deserve Way More Credit Than They Get

Why Blockbuster Movies Deserve Way More Credit Than They Get

Anyone who knows me can tell you that I don't just watch TV and movies. I get invested in shows and films, falling in lo...

Moviefone ·
14 Movie Sequels That Bombed at the Box Office

14 Movie Sequels That Bombed at the Box Office

%Slideshow-282465% For every movie sequel that ends up being box office gold, there's a junkyard of sequels that couldn'...

Sharon Knolle ·
U.S. Box Office Twiddles Its Thumbs, Waits for 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

U.S. Box Office Twiddles Its Thumbs, Waits for 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Nothing happened at the domestic box office this weekend. Well, almost nothing. The biggest news came from overseas, whe...

Gary Susman ·
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Is Already a Big Box Office Hit Overseas

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Is Already a Big Box Office Hit Overseas

Who's surprised? Anyone? Bueller? Box office expectations couldn't be much higher for "Avengers: Age of Ultron," which o...

Gina Carbone ·
'Furious 7' Reaches $1 Billion Faster Than Any Movie Ever

'Furious 7' Reaches $1 Billion Faster Than Any Movie Ever

As "Furious 7" continues its box office dominance, it has a new milestone to celebrate: It's now crossed the astounding...

Katie Roberts ·
​Why Can't Any Movie Beat 'Furious 7'?

​Why Can't Any Movie Beat 'Furious 7'?

Everyone knew "Furious 7" would be big. But $300 million in less than three weeks big? This weekend, the car-chase seque...

Gary Susman ·
The 19 Biggest Box Office Bombs in Movie History

The 19 Biggest Box Office Bombs in Movie History

%Slideshow-280881% Think your accountant gets creative at tax time? Consider the accountants who keep the books for the...

Gary Susman ·
Is 'The Longest Ride' the End of Nicholas Sparks's Box Office Ride?

Is 'The Longest Ride' the End of Nicholas Sparks's Box Office Ride?

You'd have thought that opening "The Longest Ride" opposite the still-strong "Furious 7" would have been a smart counter...

Gary Susman ·
It's Time to Put an End to Hollywood's Movie Adaptation Obsession

It's Time to Put an End to Hollywood's Movie Adaptation Obsession

Lately, it seems that every single film that makes it big happens to be a book to film adaptation. Either this says a lo...

Moviefone ·
'Furious 7' Zooms Past $500 Million at Global Box Office

'Furious 7' Zooms Past $500 Million at Global Box Office

"Furious 7" just keeps picking up momentum, racing to a jaw-dropping $526.8 million global box office total since its Ap...

Katie Roberts ·
How 'Furious 7' Sped to a Record-Breaking Opening Weekend

How 'Furious 7' Sped to a Record-Breaking Opening Weekend

Attention merchants: You should have started stocking barbecue gear and beach balls in March because summer now official...

Gary Susman ·
The 7 Secret Weapons Behind 'Home's' Astonishing Box Office Success

The 7 Secret Weapons Behind 'Home's' Astonishing Box Office Success

Poor Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. Any other week, the estimated $34.6 million opening of their R-rated comedy "Get Hard"...

Gary Susman ·
'Insurgent' vs. 'The Gunman' Proves Box Office Is No Country for Old Men

'Insurgent' vs. 'The Gunman' Proves Box Office Is No Country for Old Men

It's hard to feel sorry for Sean Penn, but after "The Gunman," which he starred in and produced, got whacked this weeken...

Gary Susman ·
Box Office: Does 'Run All Night' Mark the End of Liam Neeson's Run of Action Hits?

Box Office: Does 'Run All Night' Mark the End of Liam Neeson's Run of Action Hits?

It's no surprise that "Cinderella" beat "Run All Night" among newcomers this weekend. The Disney live-action fairy tale...

Gary Susman ·
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