'Pirates' Becomes Year's Top Film -- In 10 Days

07-20-2006, 01:28 PM

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Pirates of the Caribbean remained hotter than a July weekend in Barbados as it took in an estimated $62.2 million between Friday and Sunday to bring its 10-day total to $258.2 million and becoming the biggest money maker at the box office this year. It seemed certain to cross the $300-million mark by next weekend. But the biggest surprise may have been the second-place finish of Sony/Revolution's Wayans brothers comedy Little Man, which took in $21.7 million to finish second. It had been expected to earn something in the high 'teens. Little Man edged out Universal's You, Me and Dupree, starring Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson, which debuted in third place with $21.3 million -- a figure that was also better than expected. The real disappointment at the box office continued to be Superman Returns, which managed to pull in only $11.6 million to bring its total to $163.6 million since its June 28 debut. It took in only slightly more than The Devil Wears Prada, which accompanied the Man of Steel into theaters three weeks ago. Prada, which stars Meryl Streep, fell to fifth place with $10.5 million, bringing its total to $83 million. Nevertheless, despite the strong numbers, they were down 5 percent from the same weekend last year when Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- another Johnny Depp flick -- topped the box office.

Gumby · 07-20-2006, 03:48 PM

Pretty strong box office all-around. I'm surprised The Devil Wears Prada has made so much, but I guess when Superman Returns sucked as much as it did, it benefitted by being another option.

But seriously...Little Man? The Wayans rip off an old Bugs Bunny cartoon, turn it into a movie that would make Ewe Boll cringe, and it's #2? This is why crap keeps getting made, America!

farsighted · 07-20-2006, 04:25 PM

It is totally tearing up the box office. I don't have a problem with contributing though. I loved the movie, and I'll be going back to see it again this weekend.

**i_survived_disturbia** · 07-20-2006, 08:33 PM

Well, I guess they won't have a problem with money with making the third "Pirates".

**Sk8er gurl** · 07-21-2006, 08:34 AM

i don't think money really was a problem, especially since the first one did so well too

anyway i'm really glad its doing well. i'm seeing it this sunday

07-20-2006, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
sweettreat Guest Posts: n/a	'Pirates' Becomes Year's Top Film -- In 10 Days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pirates of the Caribbean remained hotter than a July weekend in Barbados as it took in an estimated $62.2 million between Friday and Sunday to bring its 10-day total to $258.2 million and becoming the biggest money maker at the box office this year. It seemed certain to cross the $300-million mark by next weekend. But the biggest surprise may have been the second-place finish of Sony/Revolution's Wayans brothers comedy Little Man, which took in $21.7 million to finish second. It had been expected to earn something in the high 'teens. Little Man edged out Universal's You, Me and Dupree, starring Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson, which debuted in third place with $21.3 million -- a figure that was also better than expected. The real disappointment at the box office continued to be Superman Returns, which managed to pull in only $11.6 million to bring its total to $163.6 million since its June 28 debut. It took in only slightly more than The Devil Wears Prada, which accompanied the Man of Steel into theaters three weeks ago. Prada, which stars Meryl Streep, fell to fifth place with $10.5 million, bringing its total to $83 million. Nevertheless, despite the strong numbers, they were down 5 percent from the same weekend last year when Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- another Johnny Depp flick -- topped the box office.

07-20-2006, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gumby Ya Rly! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 976 My Profile	Pretty strong box office all-around. I'm surprised The Devil Wears Prada has made so much, but I guess when Superman Returns sucked as much as it did, it benefitted by being another option. But seriously...Little Man? The Wayans rip off an old Bugs Bunny cartoon, turn it into a movie that would make Ewe Boll cringe, and it's #2? This is why crap keeps getting made, America!

07-20-2006, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
farsighted Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 580 My Profile	It is totally tearing up the box office. I don't have a problem with contributing though. I loved the movie, and I'll be going back to see it again this weekend.

07-20-2006, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
i_survived_disturbia Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,025 My Profile	Well, I guess they won't have a problem with money with making the third "Pirates".

07-21-2006, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sk8er gurl In My Head Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dreamland Posts: 3,220 My Profile	i don't think money really was a problem, especially since the first one did so well too anyway i'm really glad its doing well. i'm seeing it this sunday

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