Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $303,791Details
International Box Office $28,644Details
Worldwide Box Office $332,435
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, BEING ELMO includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$22,963 (7.6% of total gross)
Legs:9.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $412,615

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,939 $303,791
All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,380 $28,644
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,801-19,900) 19,854 $332,435
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,109 $303,791

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


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Submarine Deluxe
Video Release: April 3rd, 2012 by Docurama Video, released as Being Elom: A Puppeteer's Journey
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language including a brief drug reference.
(Rating bulletin 2199, 11/23/2011)
Running Time: 76 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bill Nye: Science Guy
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Keywords: Biography, Performing Arts, TV Industry, Voiceover/Narration, Puppeteers
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Constance Marks Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Theater Average 16th Weekend 36 $6,101 Feb 3, 2012 108
Top 2011 Theater Average 41 $22,963 Oct 21, 2011 3

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2011 65 $22,963   1 $22,963   $22,963 1
Oct 28, 2011 79 $9,474 -59% 1 $9,474   $38,713 2
Nov 4, 2011 58 $21,617 +128% 7 $3,088   $62,711 3
Nov 11, 2011 60 $19,417 -10% 9 $2,157   $90,294 4
Nov 18, 2011 47 $31,914 +64% 15 $2,128   $133,332 5
Nov 25, 2011 58 $17,514 -45% 11 $1,592   $162,514 6
Dec 2, 2011 60 $10,525 -40% 15 $702   $182,579 7
Dec 9, 2011 76 $3,132 -70% 5 $626   $192,415 8
Dec 16, 2011 52 $13,903 +344% 8 $1,738   $208,276 9
Jan 6, 2012 61 $9,233   9 $1,026   $262,416 12
Jan 13, 2012 71 $2,956 -68% 4 $739   $267,965 13
Jan 20, 2012 85 $1,474 -50% 2 $737   $271,929 14
Jan 27, 2012 92 $437 -70% 2 $219   $272,496 15
Feb 3, 2012 56 $12,202 +2,692% 2 $6,101   $284,321 16
Feb 10, 2012 102 $190 -98% 1 $190   $286,201 17
Feb 17, 2012 94 $1,080 +468% 2 $540   $287,281 18
Feb 24, 2012 88 $1,981 +83% 1 $1,981   $289,339 19
Mar 16, 2012 73 $8,378   2 $4,189   $298,058 22
Mar 30, 2012 103 $608   1 $608   $302,290 24
Apr 6, 2012 82 $362 -40% 1 $362   $302,652 25

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2011 65 $29,239   1 $29,239   $29,239 1
Oct 28, 2011 78 $11,855 -59% 1 $11,855   $41,094 2
Nov 4, 2011 59 $29,783 +151% 7 $4,255   $70,877 3
Nov 11, 2011 58 $29,773 n/c 9 $3,308   $101,418 4
Nov 18, 2011 52 $43,245 +45% 15 $2,883   $145,000 5
Nov 25, 2011 57 $27,018 -38% 11 $2,456   $172,055 6
Dec 2, 2011 57 $16,051 -41% 15 $1,070   $189,283 7
Dec 9, 2011 72 $5,090 -68% 5 $1,018   $194,373 8
Dec 16, 2011 52 $27,780 +446% 8 $3,473   $222,153 9
Dec 23, 2011 56 $14,786 -47% 13 $1,137   $236,939 10
Dec 30, 2011 60 $16,244 +10% 7 $2,321   $253,183 11
Jan 6, 2012 60 $11,827 -27% 9 $1,314   $265,010 12
Jan 13, 2012 67 $5,445 -54% 4 $1,361   $270,455 13
Jan 20, 2012 86 $1,604 -71% 2 $802   $272,059 14
Jan 27, 2012 86 $60 -96% 2 $30   $272,119 15
Feb 3, 2012 61 $13,892 +23,053% 2 $6,946   $286,011 16
Feb 10, 2012 91 $190 -99% 1 $190   $286,201 17
Feb 17, 2012 105 $1,157 +509% 2 $579   $287,358 18
Feb 24, 2012 92 $2,322 +101% 1 $2,322   $289,680 19
Mar 16, 2012 72 $12,002   2 $6,001   $301,682 22
Apr 6, 2012 98 $1,501   1 $1,501   $303,791 25

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.

Documentary Subject(s)

Kevin Clash    Himself

Narrator(s)

Whoopi Goldberg    Narrator

Interviewee(s)

Frank Oz    Himself
Rosie O'Donnell    Herself
Cheryl Henson    Herself
Joan Ganz Cooney    Herself
Martin P. Robinson    Himself
Fran Brill    Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Constance Marks    Director
Constance Marks    Producer
James Miller    Producer
Corinne LaPook    Producer
Philip Shane    Screenwriter
Justin Weinstein    Screenwriter
Philip Shane    Co-Director
Philip Shane    Editor
Justin Weinstein    Editor

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 3rd, 2012

April 3rd, 2012

It wasn't a busy week on the home market with only a few first run releases of note. Both War Horse on Four-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack and We Bought a Zoo on Blu-ray Combo Pack are worth picking, but not Pick of the Week material. For that we have to look to Chinatown on Blu-ray. It is shovelware, but it is such a great movie that I'm willing to overlook this. More...

Martha Marcy May Marlene Makes the Most on Per Theater Chart

October 25th, 2011

Martha Marcy May Marlene was one of five films to top $10,000 on the per theater chart leading the way with $34,413. Combining the film's opening with its reviews and it suggests serious potential for expansion. Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey opened with $22,963 in its lone theater, which is surprisingly strong. The overall box office leader, Paranormal Activity 3, was next with $15,829. Last week's winner on the per theater chart, The Skin I Live In, remained strong with an average of $11,771 in 21 theaters. Further expansion is likely, as it is earning some measure of mainstream success, but its bizarre subject matter will prevent it from truly escaping the art house circuit. Margin Call was a surprise entrant in the $10,000 club, as it was playing in 56 theaters, which is a lot for a limited release. Its opening weekend average of $10,034 and excellent reviews suggests some potential to expand, while reaching $1 million should happen sometime during the upcoming weekend. More...

Weekend Estimates: Big Activity at the Box Office

October 23rd, 2011

After a poor September and slow start to October, Paranormal Activity 3 put some life back in to the movie industry this weekend with a huge $54 million opening weekend, according to Paramount's Sunday estimate. That's comfortably a record for the franchise and will almost certainly top Jackass 3D to become the biggest October's biggest weekend too. With no other horror flick coming out between now and Halloween, it should be set for a comfortable $100 million or so at the box office (on a budget of $5 million). More...

Unlimited Number of Limited Releases Compete for Limited Audiences

October 21st, 2011

This week more than a dozen limited releases are being released, which is far too many. This level of competition means even films with great reviews, high name recognition among the cast, and strong advance buzz could struggle to find an audience. There are a number of films that have at least two of those three key ingredients, including Martha Marcy May Marlene and Oranges and Sunshine. Hopefully these two, and a few others, will find a receptive audience in limited release. More...


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Synopsis

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, BEING ELMO includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$22,963 (7.6% of total gross)
Legs:9.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:91.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/15 max. theaters, 6.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $412,615

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,901-11,000) 10,939 $303,791
All Time International Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,380 $28,644
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,801-19,900) 19,854 $332,435
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,109 $303,791

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


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 21st, 2011 (Limited) by Submarine Deluxe
Video Release: April 3rd, 2012 by Docurama Video, released as Being Elom: A Puppeteer's Journey
MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language including a brief drug reference.
(Rating bulletin 2199, 11/23/2011)
Running Time: 76 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Bill Nye: Science Guy
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Biography, Performing Arts, TV Industry, Voiceover/Narration, Puppeteers
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Constance Marks Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Theater Average 16th Weekend 36 $6,101 Feb 3, 2012 108
Top 2011 Theater Average 41 $22,963 Oct 21, 2011 3

Documentary Subject(s)

Kevin Clash    Himself

Narrator(s)

Whoopi Goldberg    Narrator

Interviewee(s)

Frank Oz    Himself
Rosie O'Donnell    Herself
Cheryl Henson    Herself
Joan Ganz Cooney    Herself
Martin P. Robinson    Himself
Fran Brill    Herself

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

Production and Technical Credits

Constance Marks    Director
Constance Marks    Producer
James Miller    Producer
Corinne LaPook    Producer
Philip Shane    Screenwriter
Justin Weinstein    Screenwriter
Philip Shane    Co-Director
Philip Shane    Editor
Justin Weinstein    Editor

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 3rd, 2012

April 3rd, 2012

It wasn't a busy week on the home market with only a few first run releases of note. Both War Horse on Four-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack and We Bought a Zoo on Blu-ray Combo Pack are worth picking, but not Pick of the Week material. For that we have to look to Chinatown on Blu-ray. It is shovelware, but it is such a great movie that I'm willing to overlook this. More...

Martha Marcy May Marlene Makes the Most on Per Theater Chart

October 25th, 2011

Martha Marcy May Marlene was one of five films to top $10,000 on the per theater chart leading the way with $34,413. Combining the film's opening with its reviews and it suggests serious potential for expansion. Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey opened with $22,963 in its lone theater, which is surprisingly strong. The overall box office leader, Paranormal Activity 3, was next with $15,829. Last week's winner on the per theater chart, The Skin I Live In, remained strong with an average of $11,771 in 21 theaters. Further expansion is likely, as it is earning some measure of mainstream success, but its bizarre subject matter will prevent it from truly escaping the art house circuit. Margin Call was a surprise entrant in the $10,000 club, as it was playing in 56 theaters, which is a lot for a limited release. Its opening weekend average of $10,034 and excellent reviews suggests some potential to expand, while reaching $1 million should happen sometime during the upcoming weekend. More...

Weekend Estimates: Big Activity at the Box Office

October 23rd, 2011

After a poor September and slow start to October, Paranormal Activity 3 put some life back in to the movie industry this weekend with a huge $54 million opening weekend, according to Paramount's Sunday estimate. That's comfortably a record for the franchise and will almost certainly top Jackass 3D to become the biggest October's biggest weekend too. With no other horror flick coming out between now and Halloween, it should be set for a comfortable $100 million or so at the box office (on a budget of $5 million). More...

Unlimited Number of Limited Releases Compete for Limited Audiences

October 21st, 2011

This week more than a dozen limited releases are being released, which is far too many. This level of competition means even films with great reviews, high name recognition among the cast, and strong advance buzz could struggle to find an audience. There are a number of films that have at least two of those three key ingredients, including Martha Marcy May Marlene and Oranges and Sunshine. Hopefully these two, and a few others, will find a receptive audience in limited release. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2011 65 $22,963   1 $22,963   $22,963 1
Oct 28, 2011 79 $9,474 -59% 1 $9,474   $38,713 2
Nov 4, 2011 58 $21,617 +128% 7 $3,088   $62,711 3
Nov 11, 2011 60 $19,417 -10% 9 $2,157   $90,294 4
Nov 18, 2011 47 $31,914 +64% 15 $2,128   $133,332 5
Nov 25, 2011 58 $17,514 -45% 11 $1,592   $162,514 6
Dec 2, 2011 60 $10,525 -40% 15 $702   $182,579 7
Dec 9, 2011 76 $3,132 -70% 5 $626   $192,415 8
Dec 16, 2011 52 $13,903 +344% 8 $1,738   $208,276 9
Jan 6, 2012 61 $9,233   9 $1,026   $262,416 12
Jan 13, 2012 71 $2,956 -68% 4 $739   $267,965 13
Jan 20, 2012 85 $1,474 -50% 2 $737   $271,929 14
Jan 27, 2012 92 $437 -70% 2 $219   $272,496 15
Feb 3, 2012 56 $12,202 +2,692% 2 $6,101   $284,321 16
Feb 10, 2012 102 $190 -98% 1 $190   $286,201 17
Feb 17, 2012 94 $1,080 +468% 2 $540   $287,281 18
Feb 24, 2012 88 $1,981 +83% 1 $1,981   $289,339 19
Mar 16, 2012 73 $8,378   2 $4,189   $298,058 22
Mar 30, 2012 103 $608   1 $608   $302,290 24
Apr 6, 2012 82 $362 -40% 1 $362   $302,652 25

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 21, 2011 65 $29,239   1 $29,239   $29,239 1
Oct 28, 2011 78 $11,855 -59% 1 $11,855   $41,094 2
Nov 4, 2011 59 $29,783 +151% 7 $4,255   $70,877 3
Nov 11, 2011 58 $29,773 n/c 9 $3,308   $101,418 4
Nov 18, 2011 52 $43,245 +45% 15 $2,883   $145,000 5
Nov 25, 2011 57 $27,018 -38% 11 $2,456   $172,055 6
Dec 2, 2011 57 $16,051 -41% 15 $1,070   $189,283 7
Dec 9, 2011 72 $5,090 -68% 5 $1,018   $194,373 8
Dec 16, 2011 52 $27,780 +446% 8 $3,473   $222,153 9
Dec 23, 2011 56 $14,786 -47% 13 $1,137   $236,939 10
Dec 30, 2011 60 $16,244 +10% 7 $2,321   $253,183 11
Jan 6, 2012 60 $11,827 -27% 9 $1,314   $265,010 12
Jan 13, 2012 67 $5,445 -54% 4 $1,361   $270,455 13
Jan 20, 2012 86 $1,604 -71% 2 $802   $272,059 14
Jan 27, 2012 86 $60 -96% 2 $30   $272,119 15
Feb 3, 2012 61 $13,892 +23,053% 2 $6,946   $286,011 16
Feb 10, 2012 91 $190 -99% 1 $190   $286,201 17
Feb 17, 2012 105 $1,157 +509% 2 $579   $287,358 18
Feb 24, 2012 92 $2,322 +101% 1 $2,322   $289,680 19
Mar 16, 2012 72 $12,002   2 $6,001   $301,682 22
Apr 6, 2012 98 $1,501   1 $1,501   $303,791 25

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.