20 Feet From Stardom (2013)

Twenty Feet From Stardom poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $4,946,250Details
International Box Office $946,216Details
Worldwide Box Office $5,892,466
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $4,060,984 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $589,883 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $4,650,867
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. The true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. The film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonizing with others. These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras of popular music, but each has a personal story to share of life spent in the shadows of superstardom. Along with archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, the film includes interviews with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting. However, these world-famous figures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take center stage in the film.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$54,596 (1.1% of total gross)
Legs:12.45 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:83.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/147 max. theaters, 7.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $6,557,668

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,579 $4,946,250
All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,927 $946,216
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,395 $5,892,466
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 501-600) 524 $4,946,250

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 14th, 2013 (Limited) by RADiUS-TWC
International Releases: November 21st, 2013 (Wide) (Australia)
November 28th, 2013 (Wide) (Netherlands)
November 28th, 2013 (Wide) (New Zealand)
December 4th, 2013 (Wide) (France)
May 21st, 2014 (Wide) (Spain)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 14th, 2014 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment, released as Twenty Feet From Stardom
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong language and sexual material.
(Rating bulletin 2269, 4/24/2013)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Wrecking Crew
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Musicians, Singers, Music Industry, Biography, On Tour, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Rockumentary, Oscars Best Documentary Winner
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Gil Friesen, Temolo Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest 53rd Weekend Limited Release 39 $90 Jun 13, 2014 367
Biggest 52nd Weekend Limited Release 32 $250 Jun 6, 2014 360
Biggest 51st Weekend Limited Release 44 $125 May 30, 2014 353
Biggest 50th Weekend Limited Release 40 $332 May 23, 2014 346
Biggest 49th Weekend Limited Release 56 $220 May 16, 2014 339
Biggest 48th Weekend Limited Release 55 $250 May 9, 2014 332
Biggest 47th Weekend Limited Release 25 $1,756 May 2, 2014 325
Biggest 46th Weekend Limited Release 38 $887 Apr 25, 2014 318
Biggest 45th Weekend Limited Release 72 $150 Apr 18, 2014 311
Biggest 44th Weekend Limited Release 53 $480 Apr 11, 2014 304
Biggest 43rd Weekend Limited Release 63 $154 Apr 4, 2014 297
Biggest 42nd Weekend Limited Release 45 $1,628 Mar 28, 2014 290
Biggest 41st Weekend Limited Release 44 $2,362 Mar 21, 2014 283
Biggest 40th Weekend Limited Release 23 $9,853 Mar 14, 2014 276
Biggest 39th Weekend Limited Release 16 $25,263 Mar 7, 2014 269
Biggest 37th Weekend Limited Release 33 $8,115 Feb 21, 2014 255
Biggest 36th Weekend Limited Release 35 $12,606 Feb 14, 2014 248
Biggest 35th Weekend Limited Release 74 $2,900 Feb 7, 2014 241
Top 2013 Theater Average 67 $18,199 Jun 14, 2013 3

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 14, 2013 35 $54,596   3 $18,199   $54,596 1
Jun 21, 2013 33 $64,464 +18% 6 $10,744   $149,191 2
Jun 28, 2013 22 $232,313 +260% 44 $5,280   $415,192 3
Jul 19, 2013 20 $397,335   135 $2,943   $2,425,321 6
Jul 26, 2013 21 $370,518 -7% 147 $2,521   $3,002,769 7
Aug 2, 2013 24 $297,406 -20% 135 $2,203   $3,493,735 8
Aug 9, 2013 27 $194,228 -35% 112 $1,734   $3,851,512 9
Aug 16, 2013 34 $121,064 -38% 95 $1,274   $4,083,809 10
Aug 23, 2013 40 $85,998 -29% 70 $1,229   $4,245,286 11
Aug 30, 2013 48 $83,009 -3% 58 $1,431   $4,376,720 12
Sep 6, 2013 53 $52,293 -37% 53 $987   $4,488,665 13
Sep 27, 2013 53 $21,745   30 $725   $4,651,659 16
Oct 18, 2013 75 $7,881   17 $464   $4,698,376 19
Oct 25, 2013 64 $9,054 +15% 12 $755   $4,713,488 20
Nov 8, 2013 68 $5,079   4 $1,270   $4,752,537 22
Nov 22, 2013 61 $5,308   7 $758   $4,770,417 24
Nov 29, 2013 62 $2,608 -51% 6 $435   $4,774,371 25
Dec 27, 2013 - $4,223   8 $528   $4,813,485 29
Jan 3, 2014 57 $3,345 -21% 5 $669   $4,821,266 30
Jan 10, 2014 61 $3,326 -1% 8 $416   $4,831,668 31
Jan 17, 2014 - $1,201 -64% 3 $400   $4,834,567 32
Jan 31, 2014 75 $1,060   3 $353   $4,837,142 34
Feb 7, 2014 61 $2,900 +174% 7 $414   $4,842,000 35
Feb 14, 2014 54 $12,606 +335% 16 $788   $4,856,685 36
Feb 21, 2014 63 $8,115 -36% 12 $676   $4,868,577 37
Mar 7, 2014 59 $25,263   55 $459   $4,908,798 39
Mar 14, 2014 68 $9,853 -61% 18 $547   $4,929,609 40
Mar 21, 2014 89 $2,362 -76% 7 $337   $4,935,167 41
Mar 28, 2014 80 $1,628 -31% 4 $407   $4,936,795 42
Apr 4, 2014 103 $154 -91% 1 $154   $4,940,783 43
Apr 11, 2014 99 $480 +212% 1 $480   $4,941,263 44
Apr 18, 2014 93 $150 -69% 1 $150   $4,941,727 45
Apr 25, 2014 104 $887 +491% 1 $887   $4,943,114 46
May 2, 2014 77 $1,756 +98% 2 $878   $4,944,889 47
May 9, 2014 112 $250 -86% 1 $250   $4,945,139 48
May 16, 2014 93 $220 -12% 1 $220   $4,945,359 49
May 23, 2014 89 $332 +51% 2 $166   $4,945,604 50
May 30, 2014 92 $125 -62% 1 $125   $4,945,910 51
Jun 6, 2014 97 $250 +100% 1 $250   $4,946,160 52
Jun 13, 2014 114 $90 -64% 1 $90   $4,946,250 53

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 14, 2013 35 $84,727   3 $28,242   $84,727 1
Jun 21, 2013 34 $98,152 +16% 6 $16,359   $182,879 2
Jul 19, 2013 22 $604,265   135 $4,476   $2,632,251 6
Jul 26, 2013 22 $564,078 -7% 147 $3,837   $3,196,329 7
Aug 2, 2013 25 $460,955 -18% 135 $3,414   $3,657,284 8
Aug 9, 2013 27 $305,461 -34% 112 $2,727   $3,962,745 9
Aug 16, 2013 35 $196,543 -36% 95 $2,069   $4,159,288 10
Aug 23, 2013 41 $134,423 -32% 70 $1,920   $4,293,711 11
Aug 30, 2013 46 $142,661 +6% 58 $2,460   $4,436,372 12
Nov 22, 2013 65 $6,654   7 $951   $4,771,763 24
Feb 14, 2014 54 $16,383   16 $1,024   $4,860,462 36
Mar 7, 2014 51 $36,221   55 $659   $4,919,756 39
Mar 14, 2014 61 $13,049 -64% 18 $725   $4,932,805 40
Mar 28, 2014 73 $5,462   4 $1,366   $4,940,629 42
Apr 11, 2014 76 $794   1 $794   $4,941,577 44
Apr 18, 2014 80 $650 -18% 1 $650   $4,942,227 45
Apr 25, 2014 90 $906 +39% 1 $906   $4,943,133 46
May 23, 2014 88 $513   2 $257   $4,945,785 50

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 11/21/2013 $36,210 14 15 29 $111,716 12/13/2015
France 12/4/2013 $36,265 3 3 3 $36,265 12/13/2015
Netherlands 11/28/2013 $14,669 14 14 14 $15,412 12/13/2015
New Zealand 11/28/2013 $20,834 19 24 109 $176,702 12/13/2015
Spain 5/21/2014 $0 0 3 4 $46,499 12/15/2015
 
Rest of World $559,622
 
International Total$946,216 12/15/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Interviewee(s)

Darlene Love    Herself
Merry Clayton    Herself
Lisa Fischer    Herself
Judith Hill    Herself
Tata Vega    Herself
Bruce Springsteen    Himself
Stevie Wonder    Himself
Martha Wash    Herself
Vaneese Thomas    Herself
Rose Stone    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Morgan Neville    Director
Gil Friesen    Producer
Caitrin Rogers    Producer
Doug Blush    Supervising Film Editor
Jason Zeldes    Editor
Kevin Klauber    Editor
Caryn Capotosto    Associate Producer
Nicola B. Marsh    Cinematographer
Graham Willoughby    Cinematographer
George Conrades    Executive Producer
Art Bilger    Executive Producer
Peter Morton    Executive Producer
Joel S. Ehrenkranz    Executive Producer

2014 Awards Season: Oscar Ceremony Live Blog - And the Oscar goes to... 12 Years a Slave

March 2nd, 2014

The Oscars are being handed out this evening and as usual, we will be live-blogging the event. Here's the last look at the nominations with those chosen by our contest entrants as the likely winners in Bold. If I disagree with the consensus, they are in italics, and sharp-eyed readers will note there are no categories where that's true. Finally, if I am rooting for an underdog, they are underlined. There are only two categories where that is true. I want Chiwetel Ejiofor to win Best Lead Actor for his performance in 12 Years a Slave. I also want Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa to win for Best Hair and Make-up, because Dallas Buyers Club had a hair and make-up budget of $250. Yes it was effective, but the special effects make-up used in Bad Grandpa was just more difficult to pull off, even if the movie wasn't Oscar-bait. Regardless, I don't expect there to be many surprises at this year's awards. More...

2014 - Awards Season: Slave Top Winners at Spirit Awards

March 2nd, 2014

12 Years a Slave poster

Independent Spirit Award handed out the hardware last night and the big winner was 12 Years a Slave, which picked up five of the seven awards it was nominated for. More...

2014 Awards Season: Oscar Highlight: Best Feature-Length Documentary

February 15th, 2014

The Act of Killing poster

With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Today we look at Best Feature-Length Documentary, which is probably the hardest category to predict, because some of the previous winners of major awards were not even nominated for an Oscar. When the nominations were this unpredictable, the winner could be any of the five films. More...

2014 Awards Season: PGA Buries the Lead

January 19th, 2014

12 Years a Slave poster

Producers Guild of America announce the winners tonight, but it seems I forgot to upload the story when they announced their nominations. In my defense, they announced them on January 2nd. You don't make an announcement on January 2nd, not unless you are trying to bury a story. As for the actual nominations, there are very few differences between this group and others, except when it comes to documentaries. Then again, that's been the norm this year. No one seems to agree on what the best documentaries were. More...

2014 Awards Season: Oscars Understand the Gravity of the Situation

January 16th, 2014

Gravity poster

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and there are some surprises mixed in with the predictable results. Gravity and American Hustle led the way with ten nominations each while 12 Years a Slave was right behind with nine. The fact that 12 Years a Slave wasn't the leader is the first of the surprises. More...

2014 Awards Season: DGA: Telling Stories about Documentaries

January 14th, 2014

Stories We Tell poster

The Directors Guild of America finished its theatrical nominations yesterday with the Documentary category. I'm of two minds with the list of nominees. On the one hand, I feel like I should be surprised, because a number of documentaries thought to be Oscar favorites were left off the list. On the other hand, they've been left off the list a number of times. I think it is time to rethink who is and is not an Oscar favorite. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 14th, 2014

January 13th, 2014

There are a few first-run releases on this week's list of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Riddick is the biggest, while You're Next is the best in terms of reviews. However, neither is truly Pick of the Week material. There are some contenders there, and in a strange coincidence, the two best feature Brie Larson: Short Term 12 on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack and The Spectacular Now on DVD or Blu-ray. It literally came down to a coin toss, but The Spectacular Now won. More...

2014 Awards Season: WGA: Nominees Have Stories to Tell

January 5th, 2014

Stories We Tell poster

WGAs announced their nominations this weekend and there were a couple of surprises to talk about. The top of that list is 12 Years a Slave, which was deemed ineligible because it wasn't written under WGA jurisdiction. This makes using the WGAs as an Oscar guide less reliable. On the other hand, several Oscar favorites showed up as well, including American Hustle, Nebraska, and others that have picked up major nominations this year. More...

2014 - Awards Season: Slave Earns Independence

November 28th, 2013

12 Years a Slave poster

Independent Spirit Award started the Awards Season this week, handing out its nominations. 12 Years a Slave led the way with seven nominations, but it wasn't the only film to pick up multiple nominations. More...

Per Theater Chart: IMAX Shines Like the Son

August 21st, 2013

Space Station remained in first place on the per theater chart, again with $30,602. The film has made $2 million so far this year and it seems likely it will last long enough to get to $100 million in total, eventually. You Will Be My Son was next with $15,301 in one theater. Surprisingly Austenland made the $10,000 club. Given its reviews and its genre, earning its per theater average of $10,166 in four theaters is surprisingly high. Blue Jasmine rounded out the $10,000 club with $10,005. It is already playing in 229 theaters and it will expand more. More...

Per Theater Chart: Blue Cheers Up the Box Office

August 1st, 2013

Blue Jasmine earned top spot on the per theater chart, not just for the week, but for the year. Its per theater average was $102,011 in six theaters, topping the previous yearly best by Spring Breakers. Spring-Breakers finished its theatrical run with just over $14 million, which is a figure Blue Jasmine should top. The Act of Killing remained potent in second place with an average of $13,890 in three theaters. The overall box office leader, The Wolverine, was the final film in the $10,000 club with an average of $13,536. More...

Per Theater Chart: Getting in the Act

July 23rd, 2013

The Act of Killing had the best result on the per theater chart earning $27,450 in its lone theater. Fruitvale Station saw its theater count rise from 7 to 34, but its per theater average remained strong at $21,750. It has already cracked its first major milestone, and with room to expand, it will reach more. Blackfish debuted in five theaters with a per theater average of $15,192. That's very strong for a documentary. The overall box office leader, The Conjuring, was right behind with an average of $14,418. More...

Per Theater Chart: Way Way is Strong Strong

July 9th, 2013

The Way Way Back earned top spot on the per theater chart with an average of $29,094 in nineteen theaters. This suggests a lot of room to expand, while it should reach its first milestone shortly. The overall box office leader, Despicable Me 2 was next with an average of $20,895. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain was a surprise entrant in the $10,000 club with an average of $11,450 in nearly 900 theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was Museum Hours with an average of $10,427 in three theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Wide Releases Scare Away the Competition

June 25th, 2013

You can tell it's summertime, because the two wide releases topped the per theater chart this weekend. Monsters University earned first place on both the overall chart and the per theater average chart with an average of $20,587. World War Z placed second with $18,412. Unfinished Song earned an average of $12,864 in two theaters. The only holdover in the $10,000 club was 20 Feet from Stardom, which earned an average of $10,744 in six theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Pixar Tops Pitt on Monster Weekend

June 23rd, 2013

Pixar will record its 14th consecutive number one opening this weekend, according to studio estimates released on Sunday morning. Monsters University is set to posted about $82 million, according to Disney, which places it comfortably ahead of zombie actioner World War Z on $66 million. That start is a big relief for Paramount, which spent $190 million on the film and could have lost a lot of money if it failed. It will still need good legs and lots of overseas income to record a profit. More...

Per Theater Chart: Bling Ring Steals Top Spot

June 20th, 2013

The Bling Ring's reviews didn't hurt its opening as it scored an average of $42,597 in five theaters. Given this start, reaching at least one major milestone seems likely, even with its reviews. Man of Steel took second place on the per theater chart with an average of $27,720. 20 Feet from Stardom earned an average of $18,199 in three theaters. This is a great start for a documentary. More...

Weekend Estimates: Man of Steel Posts Biggest June Weekend

June 16th, 2013

2013 has been a nervous time for Warner Bros.. After six straight years as the number one or number two domestic distributor, the studio's main franchise breadwinners, Batman, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and The Hangover are all coming to an end or already played out. They are running in third place for the year to date, and badly need a new money spinner if they are to avoid lean times in 2015 and beyond. This weekend they got their knight in shining armor, or, more accurately, Man of Steel. The reboot of the venerable Superman franchise will open this weekend with $113.08 million, a new record weekend in June and a huge shot in the arm for the studio. More...


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Synopsis

Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. The true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. The film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonizing with others. These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras of popular music, but each has a personal story to share of life spent in the shadows of superstardom. Along with archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, the film includes interviews with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting. However, these world-famous figures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take center stage in the film.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$54,596 (1.1% of total gross)
Legs:12.45 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:83.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$1,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/147 max. theaters, 7.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $6,557,668

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,579 $4,946,250
All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,927 $946,216
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,395 $5,892,466
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 501-600) 524 $4,946,250

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: June 14th, 2013 (Limited) by RADiUS-TWC
International Releases: November 21st, 2013 (Wide) (Australia)
November 28th, 2013 (Wide) (Netherlands)
November 28th, 2013 (Wide) (New Zealand)
December 4th, 2013 (Wide) (France)
May 21st, 2014 (Wide) (Spain)
... Show all releases
Video Release: January 14th, 2014 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment, released as Twenty Feet From Stardom
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong language and sexual material.
(Rating bulletin 2269, 4/24/2013)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Wrecking Crew
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Musicians, Singers, Music Industry, Biography, On Tour, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Rockumentary, Oscars Best Documentary Winner
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Gil Friesen, Temolo Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest 53rd Weekend Limited Release 39 $90 Jun 13, 2014 367
Biggest 52nd Weekend Limited Release 32 $250 Jun 6, 2014 360
Biggest 51st Weekend Limited Release 44 $125 May 30, 2014 353
Biggest 50th Weekend Limited Release 40 $332 May 23, 2014 346
Biggest 49th Weekend Limited Release 56 $220 May 16, 2014 339
Biggest 48th Weekend Limited Release 55 $250 May 9, 2014 332
Biggest 47th Weekend Limited Release 25 $1,756 May 2, 2014 325
Biggest 46th Weekend Limited Release 38 $887 Apr 25, 2014 318
Biggest 45th Weekend Limited Release 72 $150 Apr 18, 2014 311
Biggest 44th Weekend Limited Release 53 $480 Apr 11, 2014 304
Biggest 43rd Weekend Limited Release 63 $154 Apr 4, 2014 297
Biggest 42nd Weekend Limited Release 45 $1,628 Mar 28, 2014 290
Biggest 41st Weekend Limited Release 44 $2,362 Mar 21, 2014 283
Biggest 40th Weekend Limited Release 23 $9,853 Mar 14, 2014 276
Biggest 39th Weekend Limited Release 16 $25,263 Mar 7, 2014 269
Biggest 37th Weekend Limited Release 33 $8,115 Feb 21, 2014 255
Biggest 36th Weekend Limited Release 35 $12,606 Feb 14, 2014 248
Biggest 35th Weekend Limited Release 74 $2,900 Feb 7, 2014 241
Top 2013 Theater Average 67 $18,199 Jun 14, 2013 3

Interviewee(s)

Darlene Love    Herself
Merry Clayton    Herself
Lisa Fischer    Herself
Judith Hill    Herself
Tata Vega    Herself
Bruce Springsteen    Himself
Stevie Wonder    Himself
Martha Wash    Herself
Vaneese Thomas    Herself
Rose Stone    Herself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Morgan Neville    Director
Gil Friesen    Producer
Caitrin Rogers    Producer
Doug Blush    Supervising Film Editor
Jason Zeldes    Editor
Kevin Klauber    Editor
Caryn Capotosto    Associate Producer
Nicola B. Marsh    Cinematographer
Graham Willoughby    Cinematographer
George Conrades    Executive Producer
Art Bilger    Executive Producer
Peter Morton    Executive Producer
Joel S. Ehrenkranz    Executive Producer

2014 Awards Season: Oscar Ceremony Live Blog - And the Oscar goes to... 12 Years a Slave

March 2nd, 2014

The Oscars are being handed out this evening and as usual, we will be live-blogging the event. Here's the last look at the nominations with those chosen by our contest entrants as the likely winners in Bold. If I disagree with the consensus, they are in italics, and sharp-eyed readers will note there are no categories where that's true. Finally, if I am rooting for an underdog, they are underlined. There are only two categories where that is true. I want Chiwetel Ejiofor to win Best Lead Actor for his performance in 12 Years a Slave. I also want Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa to win for Best Hair and Make-up, because Dallas Buyers Club had a hair and make-up budget of $250. Yes it was effective, but the special effects make-up used in Bad Grandpa was just more difficult to pull off, even if the movie wasn't Oscar-bait. Regardless, I don't expect there to be many surprises at this year's awards. More...

2014 - Awards Season: Slave Top Winners at Spirit Awards

March 2nd, 2014

12 Years a Slave poster

Independent Spirit Award handed out the hardware last night and the big winner was 12 Years a Slave, which picked up five of the seven awards it was nominated for. More...

2014 Awards Season: Oscar Highlight: Best Feature-Length Documentary

February 15th, 2014

The Act of Killing poster

With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. Today we look at Best Feature-Length Documentary, which is probably the hardest category to predict, because some of the previous winners of major awards were not even nominated for an Oscar. When the nominations were this unpredictable, the winner could be any of the five films. More...

2014 Awards Season: PGA Buries the Lead

January 19th, 2014

12 Years a Slave poster

Producers Guild of America announce the winners tonight, but it seems I forgot to upload the story when they announced their nominations. In my defense, they announced them on January 2nd. You don't make an announcement on January 2nd, not unless you are trying to bury a story. As for the actual nominations, there are very few differences between this group and others, except when it comes to documentaries. Then again, that's been the norm this year. No one seems to agree on what the best documentaries were. More...

2014 Awards Season: Oscars Understand the Gravity of the Situation

January 16th, 2014

Gravity poster

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and there are some surprises mixed in with the predictable results. Gravity and American Hustle led the way with ten nominations each while 12 Years a Slave was right behind with nine. The fact that 12 Years a Slave wasn't the leader is the first of the surprises. More...

2014 Awards Season: DGA: Telling Stories about Documentaries

January 14th, 2014

Stories We Tell poster

The Directors Guild of America finished its theatrical nominations yesterday with the Documentary category. I'm of two minds with the list of nominees. On the one hand, I feel like I should be surprised, because a number of documentaries thought to be Oscar favorites were left off the list. On the other hand, they've been left off the list a number of times. I think it is time to rethink who is and is not an Oscar favorite. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 14th, 2014

January 13th, 2014

There are a few first-run releases on this week's list of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Riddick is the biggest, while You're Next is the best in terms of reviews. However, neither is truly Pick of the Week material. There are some contenders there, and in a strange coincidence, the two best feature Brie Larson: Short Term 12 on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack and The Spectacular Now on DVD or Blu-ray. It literally came down to a coin toss, but The Spectacular Now won. More...

2014 Awards Season: WGA: Nominees Have Stories to Tell

January 5th, 2014

Stories We Tell poster

WGAs announced their nominations this weekend and there were a couple of surprises to talk about. The top of that list is 12 Years a Slave, which was deemed ineligible because it wasn't written under WGA jurisdiction. This makes using the WGAs as an Oscar guide less reliable. On the other hand, several Oscar favorites showed up as well, including American Hustle, Nebraska, and others that have picked up major nominations this year. More...

2014 - Awards Season: Slave Earns Independence

November 28th, 2013

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Independent Spirit Award started the Awards Season this week, handing out its nominations. 12 Years a Slave led the way with seven nominations, but it wasn't the only film to pick up multiple nominations. More...

Per Theater Chart: IMAX Shines Like the Son

August 21st, 2013

Space Station remained in first place on the per theater chart, again with $30,602. The film has made $2 million so far this year and it seems likely it will last long enough to get to $100 million in total, eventually. You Will Be My Son was next with $15,301 in one theater. Surprisingly Austenland made the $10,000 club. Given its reviews and its genre, earning its per theater average of $10,166 in four theaters is surprisingly high. Blue Jasmine rounded out the $10,000 club with $10,005. It is already playing in 229 theaters and it will expand more. More...

Per Theater Chart: Blue Cheers Up the Box Office

August 1st, 2013

Blue Jasmine earned top spot on the per theater chart, not just for the week, but for the year. Its per theater average was $102,011 in six theaters, topping the previous yearly best by Spring Breakers. Spring-Breakers finished its theatrical run with just over $14 million, which is a figure Blue Jasmine should top. The Act of Killing remained potent in second place with an average of $13,890 in three theaters. The overall box office leader, The Wolverine, was the final film in the $10,000 club with an average of $13,536. More...

Per Theater Chart: Getting in the Act

July 23rd, 2013

The Act of Killing had the best result on the per theater chart earning $27,450 in its lone theater. Fruitvale Station saw its theater count rise from 7 to 34, but its per theater average remained strong at $21,750. It has already cracked its first major milestone, and with room to expand, it will reach more. Blackfish debuted in five theaters with a per theater average of $15,192. That's very strong for a documentary. The overall box office leader, The Conjuring, was right behind with an average of $14,418. More...

Per Theater Chart: Way Way is Strong Strong

July 9th, 2013

The Way Way Back earned top spot on the per theater chart with an average of $29,094 in nineteen theaters. This suggests a lot of room to expand, while it should reach its first milestone shortly. The overall box office leader, Despicable Me 2 was next with an average of $20,895. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain was a surprise entrant in the $10,000 club with an average of $11,450 in nearly 900 theaters. The final film in the $10,000 club was Museum Hours with an average of $10,427 in three theaters. More...

Per Theater Chart: Wide Releases Scare Away the Competition

June 25th, 2013

You can tell it's summertime, because the two wide releases topped the per theater chart this weekend. Monsters University earned first place on both the overall chart and the per theater average chart with an average of $20,587. World War Z placed second with $18,412. Unfinished Song earned an average of $12,864 in two theaters. The only holdover in the $10,000 club was 20 Feet from Stardom, which earned an average of $10,744 in six theaters. More...

Weekend Estimates: Pixar Tops Pitt on Monster Weekend

June 23rd, 2013

Pixar will record its 14th consecutive number one opening this weekend, according to studio estimates released on Sunday morning. Monsters University is set to posted about $82 million, according to Disney, which places it comfortably ahead of zombie actioner World War Z on $66 million. That start is a big relief for Paramount, which spent $190 million on the film and could have lost a lot of money if it failed. It will still need good legs and lots of overseas income to record a profit. More...

Per Theater Chart: Bling Ring Steals Top Spot

June 20th, 2013

The Bling Ring's reviews didn't hurt its opening as it scored an average of $42,597 in five theaters. Given this start, reaching at least one major milestone seems likely, even with its reviews. Man of Steel took second place on the per theater chart with an average of $27,720. 20 Feet from Stardom earned an average of $18,199 in three theaters. This is a great start for a documentary. More...

Weekend Estimates: Man of Steel Posts Biggest June Weekend

June 16th, 2013

2013 has been a nervous time for Warner Bros.. After six straight years as the number one or number two domestic distributor, the studio's main franchise breadwinners, Batman, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and The Hangover are all coming to an end or already played out. They are running in third place for the year to date, and badly need a new money spinner if they are to avoid lean times in 2015 and beyond. This weekend they got their knight in shining armor, or, more accurately, Man of Steel. The reboot of the venerable Superman franchise will open this weekend with $113.08 million, a new record weekend in June and a huge shot in the arm for the studio. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 14, 2013 35 $54,596   3 $18,199   $54,596 1
Jun 21, 2013 33 $64,464 +18% 6 $10,744   $149,191 2
Jun 28, 2013 22 $232,313 +260% 44 $5,280   $415,192 3
Jul 19, 2013 20 $397,335   135 $2,943   $2,425,321 6
Jul 26, 2013 21 $370,518 -7% 147 $2,521   $3,002,769 7
Aug 2, 2013 24 $297,406 -20% 135 $2,203   $3,493,735 8
Aug 9, 2013 27 $194,228 -35% 112 $1,734   $3,851,512 9
Aug 16, 2013 34 $121,064 -38% 95 $1,274   $4,083,809 10
Aug 23, 2013 40 $85,998 -29% 70 $1,229   $4,245,286 11
Aug 30, 2013 48 $83,009 -3% 58 $1,431   $4,376,720 12
Sep 6, 2013 53 $52,293 -37% 53 $987   $4,488,665 13
Sep 27, 2013 53 $21,745   30 $725   $4,651,659 16
Oct 18, 2013 75 $7,881   17 $464   $4,698,376 19
Oct 25, 2013 64 $9,054 +15% 12 $755   $4,713,488 20
Nov 8, 2013 68 $5,079   4 $1,270   $4,752,537 22
Nov 22, 2013 61 $5,308   7 $758   $4,770,417 24
Nov 29, 2013 62 $2,608 -51% 6 $435   $4,774,371 25
Dec 27, 2013 - $4,223   8 $528   $4,813,485 29
Jan 3, 2014 57 $3,345 -21% 5 $669   $4,821,266 30
Jan 10, 2014 61 $3,326 -1% 8 $416   $4,831,668 31
Jan 17, 2014 - $1,201 -64% 3 $400   $4,834,567 32
Jan 31, 2014 75 $1,060   3 $353   $4,837,142 34
Feb 7, 2014 61 $2,900 +174% 7 $414   $4,842,000 35
Feb 14, 2014 54 $12,606 +335% 16 $788   $4,856,685 36
Feb 21, 2014 63 $8,115 -36% 12 $676   $4,868,577 37
Mar 7, 2014 59 $25,263   55 $459   $4,908,798 39
Mar 14, 2014 68 $9,853 -61% 18 $547   $4,929,609 40
Mar 21, 2014 89 $2,362 -76% 7 $337   $4,935,167 41
Mar 28, 2014 80 $1,628 -31% 4 $407   $4,936,795 42
Apr 4, 2014 103 $154 -91% 1 $154   $4,940,783 43
Apr 11, 2014 99 $480 +212% 1 $480   $4,941,263 44
Apr 18, 2014 93 $150 -69% 1 $150   $4,941,727 45
Apr 25, 2014 104 $887 +491% 1 $887   $4,943,114 46
May 2, 2014 77 $1,756 +98% 2 $878   $4,944,889 47
May 9, 2014 112 $250 -86% 1 $250   $4,945,139 48
May 16, 2014 93 $220 -12% 1 $220   $4,945,359 49
May 23, 2014 89 $332 +51% 2 $166   $4,945,604 50
May 30, 2014 92 $125 -62% 1 $125   $4,945,910 51
Jun 6, 2014 97 $250 +100% 1 $250   $4,946,160 52
Jun 13, 2014 114 $90 -64% 1 $90   $4,946,250 53

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jun 14, 2013 35 $84,727   3 $28,242   $84,727 1
Jun 21, 2013 34 $98,152 +16% 6 $16,359   $182,879 2
Jul 19, 2013 22 $604,265   135 $4,476   $2,632,251 6
Jul 26, 2013 22 $564,078 -7% 147 $3,837   $3,196,329 7
Aug 2, 2013 25 $460,955 -18% 135 $3,414   $3,657,284 8
Aug 9, 2013 27 $305,461 -34% 112 $2,727   $3,962,745 9
Aug 16, 2013 35 $196,543 -36% 95 $2,069   $4,159,288 10
Aug 23, 2013 41 $134,423 -32% 70 $1,920   $4,293,711 11
Aug 30, 2013 46 $142,661 +6% 58 $2,460   $4,436,372 12
Nov 22, 2013 65 $6,654   7 $951   $4,771,763 24
Feb 14, 2014 54 $16,383   16 $1,024   $4,860,462 36
Mar 7, 2014 51 $36,221   55 $659   $4,919,756 39
Mar 14, 2014 61 $13,049 -64% 18 $725   $4,932,805 40
Mar 28, 2014 73 $5,462   4 $1,366   $4,940,629 42
Apr 11, 2014 76 $794   1 $794   $4,941,577 44
Apr 18, 2014 80 $650 -18% 1 $650   $4,942,227 45
Apr 25, 2014 90 $906 +39% 1 $906   $4,943,133 46
May 23, 2014 88 $513   2 $257   $4,945,785 50

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 11/21/2013 $36,210 14 15 29 $111,716 12/13/2015
France 12/4/2013 $36,265 3 3 3 $36,265 12/13/2015
Netherlands 11/28/2013 $14,669 14 14 14 $15,412 12/13/2015
New Zealand 11/28/2013 $20,834 19 24 109 $176,702 12/13/2015
Spain 5/21/2014 $0 0 3 4 $46,499 12/15/2015
 
Rest of World $559,622
 
International Total$946,216 12/15/2015

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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