We Own the Night (2007)

We Own the Night
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $28,563,179Details
International Box Office $26,744,678Details
Worldwide Box Office $55,307,857
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $23,085,739 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $23,085,739
Further financial details...

Synopsis

In 1988, New York’s police wage an all-out war on drugs, and guilty and innocent alike become casualties. Bobby Green, manager of a nightclub that is often frequented by gangsters, tries to remain neutral but hides a potentially fatal secret: His brother and father are both cops. After his brother is wounded in an assassination attempt, Bobby can no longer remain neutral. He joins forces with his brother for an all-out assault on the mob.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,826,287 (37.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:51.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$28,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,362 opening theaters/2,402 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,716,601

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 12th, 2007 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: February 12th, 2008 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, drug material, language, some sexual content and brief nudity
Running Time: 118 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Apocalypto
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Keywords: Mafia, Action Thriller, Organized Crime, Dysfunctional Family, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Revenge, Undercover, Narcotics, Witnessing a Crime, Witness Protection, NYPD, Sibling Rivalry, 1980s
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures, 2929 Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 284 $5,576,109 Oct 26, 2007 17

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2007 3 $10,826,287   2,362 $4,584   $10,826,287 1
Oct 19, 2007 7 $5,420,793 -50% 2,362 $2,295   $19,704,516 2
Oct 26, 2007 9 $3,395,012 -37% 2,402 $1,413   $25,065,018 3
Nov 2, 2007 13 $1,317,856 -61% 1,634 $807   $27,648,264 4
Nov 9, 2007 25 $388,168 -71% 387 $1,003   $28,563,179 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 12, 2007 2 $3,791,874     2,362 $1,605   $3,791,874 1
Oct 13, 2007 4 $4,342,255 +15%   2,362 $1,838   $8,134,129 2
Oct 14, 2007 3 $2,692,158 -38%   2,362 $1,140   $10,826,287 3
Oct 15, 2007 2 $895,738 -67%   2,362 $379   $11,722,025 4
Oct 16, 2007 2 $952,587 +6%   2,362 $403   $12,674,612 5
Oct 17, 2007 3 $857,419 -10%   2,362 $363   $13,532,031 6
Oct 18, 2007 3 $751,692 -12%   2,362 $318   $14,283,723 7
Oct 19, 2007 8 $1,817,264 +142% -52% 2,362 $769   $16,100,987 8
Oct 20, 2007 7 $2,262,495 +25% -48% 2,362 $958   $18,363,482 9
Oct 21, 2007 6 $1,341,034 -41% -50% 2,362 $568   $19,704,516 10
Oct 22, 2007 4 $476,892 -64% -47% 2,362 $202   $20,181,408 11
Oct 23, 2007 4 $562,451 +18% -41% 2,362 $238   $20,743,859 12
Oct 24, 2007 4 $484,772 -14% -43% 2,362 $205   $21,228,631 13
Oct 25, 2007 5 $441,375 -9% -41% 2,362 $187   $21,670,006 14
Oct 26, 2007 9 $1,070,671 +143% -41% 2,402 $446   $22,740,677 15
Oct 27, 2007 10 $1,427,358 +33% -37% 2,402 $594   $24,168,035 16
Oct 28, 2007 9 $896,983 -37% -33% 2,402 $373   $25,065,018 17
Oct 29, 2007 8 $302,552 -66% -37% 2,402 $126   $25,367,570 18
Oct 30, 2007 6 $318,990 +5% -43% 2,402 $133   $25,686,560 19
Oct 31, 2007 8 $311,725 -2% -36% 2,402 $130   $25,998,285 20
Nov 1, 2007 6 $332,123 +7% -25% 2,402 $138   $26,330,408 21
Nov 2, 2007 - $417,687 +26% -61% 1,634 $256   $26,748,095 22
Nov 5, 2007 12 $113,651   -62% 1,634 $70   $27,761,915 25
Nov 6, 2007 11 $142,038 +25% -55% 1,634 $87   $27,903,953 26
Nov 7, 2007 12 $133,459 -6% -57% 1,634 $82   $28,037,412 27
Nov 8, 2007 12 $137,599 +3% -59% 1,634 $84   $28,175,011 28

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2007 2 $14,283,723   2,362 $6,047   $14,283,723 1
Oct 19, 2007 6 $7,386,283 -48% 2,362 $3,127   $21,670,006 2
Oct 26, 2007 8 $4,660,402 -37% 2,402 $1,940   $26,330,408 3
Nov 2, 2007 12 $1,844,603 -60% 1,634 $1,129   $28,175,011 4
Nov 9, 2007 28 $388,168 -79% 387 $1,003   $28,563,179 5

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Feb 17, 20082551,531 551,531$10,445,997$10,445,9971
Feb 24, 20084197,636-64% 749,167$3,784,729$14,230,7262
Mar 2, 20081991,986-53% 841,153$1,825,922$16,056,6483
Mar 9, 20081858,671-36% 899,824$1,157,579$17,214,2274
Mar 16, 20082754,813-7% 954,637$1,075,979$18,290,2065
Mar 30, 20082925,400 1,014,709$482,346$19,435,8277

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.

Lead Ensemble Members

Joaquin Phoenix    Bobby Green
Mark Wahlberg    Joseph Grusinsky
Eva Mendes    Amanda Juarez
Robert Duvall    Burt Grusinsky

Supporting Cast

Antoni Corone    Michael Solo
Moni Moshonov    Marat Bujayev
Oleg Taktarov    Pavel Lubyarsky
Alex Veadov    Vadim Nezhinski
Danny Hoch    Jumbo Falsetti
Tony Musante    Jack Shapiro
Dominic Colon    Freddie
Joe D'Onofrio    Bloodied Patron
Elena Solovey    Kalina Buzhayev
Maggie Kiley    Sandra Grusinsky
Paul Herman    Spiro Giavannis
Craig Walker    Russell De Keifer
Claudia Lopez    Claudia
Kate Condidorio    Hazel
Ed Shkolnikov    Eli Mirichenko
Katya Savina    Eli & Masha's Daughter
Matthew Djentchouraen    Eli & Masha's Son
Scott Nicholson    Nat the Cop
Robert Kirk    Sergeant Provenzano
Al Linea    Portly Cop
Ted Coluca*    Uniformed Cop
Frank Girardeau    Police Chaplain
Joseph Coffey*    Uniformed Cop
Jose E. Soto    Latino Man
Greg Wilson    Poker Player
Ed Koch    Mayor
Fred Burrell    Commissioner Ruddy
Mike Massimino    Hospital Guard
Ed Conlon    Hospital Guard
Sharon Wilkins    Nurse
Ross Broder    Tattooed Man
Francis Toumbakaris    Slavic Youth
Hoon Lee    Emergency Services Driver
Barbara Ann Davison    Neighbor Lady
Irwin Gray    Neighbor
Luigi Scorcia    Luigi
Miriam Cruz    Amanda's Mother
Doug Torres    Schneider
Tony Guida    Vitt the Guard
Robert McKay*    Riker's Desk Guard
Blaise Corrigan    Police Officer
Karl Bury    Random Cop
Coati Mundi    Himself
Joe Forbrich    Guard
Robert Pennacchia    Guard
Richard Petrocelli    Tough Looking Cop
Nik Pjeternikaj    Albanian Drug Lord
Jamal Weathers    Parabolic Engineer
Elliot Santiago    El Caribe Bouncer
Jeff Ward    El Caribe Bouncer
Chris Place*    El Caribe Party Patron
Samantha MacIvor    El Caribe Party Patron
Bob Colletti    El Caribe Party Patron
Aaron Vexler    El Caribe Party Patron
Victor Tatarkin    Vadim's Goon
Pat Walsh    Eli Bodyguard

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

Production and Technical Credits

James Gray    Director
James Gray    Screenwriter
Nick Wechsler    Producer
Marc Butan    Producer
Mark Wahlberg    Producer
Joaquin Phoenix    Producer
Todd Wagner    Executive Producer
Mark Cuban    Executive Producer
Anthony Katagas    Executive Producer
Couper Samuelson    Co-Producer
Mike Upton    Co-Producer
Joaquin Baca-Asay    Cinematographer
Ford Wheeler    Production Designer
John Axelrad    Editor
Michael Clancy    Costume Designer
Wojchiech Kilar    Composer
Dana Sano    Music Supervisor
Douglas Aibel    Casting Director
Doug Torres    Assistant Director
Craig Haagensen    Second Unit Director
Anthony Katagas    Unit Production Manager
Janice Williams    Production Supervisor
James Feng*    Set Decorator
Catherine Davis    Set Decorator
Craig Haagensen    Second Unit Camera
Marcia Patten    Costume Supervisor
Tom Cross    Additional Editor
Thomas Varga    Sound Mixer
Gary A. Rizzo    Re-recording Mixer
Kent Sparling    Re-recording Mixer
Douglas Murray    Supervising Sound Editor
Robert Shoup    Sound Effects Editor
Samuel H. Hinckley    Sound Effects Editor
Douglas Murray    Sound Designer
Marilyn McCoppen    Dialogue Editor
Jonathan Null    Dialogue Editor
Marshall Winn    Dialogue Editor
Angie Rubin    Music Editor
Kelly Gleason    Makeup
Milton Buras    Hairstylist
Manny Siverio    Stunt Coordinator
Kelly Port    Visual Effects Supervisor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD Sales - Ganging Up on the Competition

March 3rd, 2008

There were a number of new releases to chart this week, including the new number one, American Gangster, which sold 2.63 million units for $44.54 million in revenue. After one week, it is already the best selling DVD of the year. This isn't surprising as the film was the first $100 million hit to be released on the home market this year, but is an impressive start nonetheless. More...

DVD Rentals - All-American Release

March 3rd, 2008

New releases dominated the rental charts taking three of the top five spots, as well as five of the top ten and the best of the best was American Gangster with $9.67 million during its opening week. More...

DVD Sales - Why did Tyler Perry Earn Top Spot?

February 25th, 2008

There were eight new releases to reach the top 30 on the sales chart this week, and this includes Why did I get Married? with 842,000 units sold for opening week revenue of $14.78 million. In comparison, it missed the top 10 on the rental charts by quite a margin, which is the sign of a serious Fanboy Effect. More...

DVD Rentals - One, Baby, One

February 25th, 2008

Like on the sales chart, there were eight new releases to chart this week, but not the same eight releases, nor did they finish in the same order. For instance, Gone, Baby, Gone topped the charts with $8.87 million. More...

DVD Releases for February 12, 2008

February 12th, 2008

It is still early in the year, and, once more, most first run releases this week come from the second tier. That is not to say there are no quality releases, but there are no big box office hits. For instance, Gone, Baby, Gone is certainly the best movie on this week's list, and the DVD is certainly worth picking up, as is the Blu-ray to a lesser extent. However, the best of the best and the DVD Pick of the Week is the Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection - Winners & Nominees. More...

International Details - No Heartbreak for the Kid

December 16th, 2007

The Heartbreak Kid slipped a spot to sixth with $5.04 million on 2029 screens in 46 markets for a total of $79.44 million internationally, which is more than twice what it earned domestically. This includes France where it pulled in $1.10 million on 320 screens while lifting its running tally to $3.37 million in that market. More...

International Details - Bee Movie is Buzzing Internationally

December 9th, 2007

Bee Movie returned to the charts in sixth place with $6.71 million on 1288 screens in 11 markets for an early international total of $19.43 million after a month of release. This includes a pair of first place debuts in Spain and Mexico. In the former it earned $2.81 million on 421 screens while in the latter is earned $2.60 million on 389 screens. While Spain is the larger marker, I thought the family friendly nature of Mexico would give it the edge. Even so, there are great openings for the film. More...

Even Horror Films Can't Survive the October of Terrors

October 22nd, 2007

It's been more than a month since we've seen the weekend box office numbers top last year's figures. This time around the overall box office was $97 million, which was down 2% from last weekend and 8% from the same weekend last year. So far this fall is behind lasts year's pace by more than 6%, 10% if you are using tickets sold and not dollars. Year to date, on the other hand, is still showing a 6% growth, and up more than $400 million on last year's pace. Even ticket sales are still up a strong 1.4%, so there's no reason to panic just yet, but the recent weakness is still a cause for concern. More...

Why Do We Underestimate Tyler Perry?

October 15th, 2007

October is turning into a nightmare at the box office as all but one new release failed to reach modest expectations. The overall box office did take in $100 million, which was a health 19% increase from the last week. However, that was still 10% lower than the same weekend last year. 2007 is still up 7% from last year, but the fall season is down 5% and if things don't turn around, and soon, it could cast a gloom on the important holiday box office market. More...

Movie Website Updates for October 7, 2007 - October 13, 2007

October 14th, 2007

Quite a few full sites launched this week, but as is the case most times, there were pretty Spartan at the moment and it will take a few more updates before we can tell if they are award-worthy or not. That said, it was a site for a movie that opens this week, Lars and the Real Girl - Official Site, that won the top prize as it finished adding all the material marked coming soon this week. More...

Who Will Own the Weekend?

October 11th, 2007

September continues. At least it feels that way at the box office. No one film seems destined for box office glory. For that matter, no film is opening in 2,500 or more theaters, although one film, Michael Clayton is expanding that wide. Without one powerhouse film, there's a wide-open race for first place with three films in the running. At least that should keep people interested in the numbers. More...

Contest - The Real Deal

October 5th, 2007

There's not a single film opening at saturation levels next Friday. In fact, We Own the Night might be the only film to crack 2,000 theaters and because of this, it is this week's target film. To win one must simply predict the box office opening for We Own the Night. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win The Film Crew - Hollywood After Dark. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will win The Film Crew - Killers from Space. Finally, one lucky entrant will be chosen arbitrarily and that person will win The Film Crew - Women of Wongo. In addition, all three winners will also pick up a poster from Lars and the Real Girl, which opens in limited release tonight. And don't forget, The Film Crew - The Giant of Marathon comes out on DVD this Tuesday. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2007 Preview: October

October 1st, 2007

October means one thing: Free candy. ... Oh yeah, and the unofficial start of Award Season. And Halloween brings us a few horror films as well. Unfortunately, this year October is rather weak, with no film looking like a strong contender for $100 million and most of the films with early Oscar buzz having performed poorly with the critics. The only good news is last October was also weak at the box office, meaning there's at least a reasonable shot at 2007 maintaining its box office lead over 2006. More...

Cast Updates - September 20, 2007

September 20th, 2007

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Superhero!, The Women, and more! More...

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September 13th, 2007

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Gospel Hill, Sex and the City, The Six Wives of Henry Lefay, and more! More...

Movie Website Updates for September 2 - September 8, 2007

September 9th, 2007

Another week without any top-notch websites, at least one that hasn't previously won the award. At least there are a few with possibilities and the fall blockbusters should start coming launching their sites shortly so the pace should pickup soon. More...

Movie Website Updates for July 29 - August 4, 2007

August 5th, 2007

Another big list of movie sites, but not much in the way of top-notch entries. For a movie site to be an award winner, I expect it to have all of the usual features, extras like clips, something interactive like a game, and background sound and animation. The film that best exemplifies that criteria is Stardust - Official Site, which is the winner of the Weekly Website Award. More...

New Movie US Release Dates - June 8, 2007

June 8th, 2007

This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Death Race, Prince of Persia, Narnia 3 and more. More...


  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Synopsis

In 1988, New York’s police wage an all-out war on drugs, and guilty and innocent alike become casualties. Bobby Green, manager of a nightclub that is often frequented by gangsters, tries to remain neutral but hides a potentially fatal secret: His brother and father are both cops. After his brother is wounded in an assassination attempt, Bobby can no longer remain neutral. He joins forces with his brother for an all-out assault on the mob.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,826,287 (37.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:51.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$28,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.0 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,362 opening theaters/2,402 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,716,601

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 12th, 2007 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: February 12th, 2008 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, drug material, language, some sexual content and brief nudity
Running Time: 118 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Apocalypto
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mafia, Action Thriller, Organized Crime, Dysfunctional Family, Adult Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Revenge, Undercover, Narcotics, Witnessing a Crime, Witness Protection, NYPD, Sibling Rivalry, 1980s
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Action
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Columbia Pictures, 2929 Productions
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 284 $5,576,109 Oct 26, 2007 17

Lead Ensemble Members

Joaquin Phoenix    Bobby Green
Mark Wahlberg    Joseph Grusinsky
Eva Mendes    Amanda Juarez
Robert Duvall    Burt Grusinsky

Supporting Cast

Antoni Corone    Michael Solo
Moni Moshonov    Marat Bujayev
Oleg Taktarov    Pavel Lubyarsky
Alex Veadov    Vadim Nezhinski
Danny Hoch    Jumbo Falsetti
Tony Musante    Jack Shapiro
Dominic Colon    Freddie
Joe D'Onofrio    Bloodied Patron
Elena Solovey    Kalina Buzhayev
Maggie Kiley    Sandra Grusinsky
Paul Herman    Spiro Giavannis
Craig Walker    Russell De Keifer
Claudia Lopez    Claudia
Kate Condidorio    Hazel
Ed Shkolnikov    Eli Mirichenko
Katya Savina    Eli & Masha's Daughter
Matthew Djentchouraen    Eli & Masha's Son
Scott Nicholson    Nat the Cop
Robert Kirk    Sergeant Provenzano
Al Linea    Portly Cop
Ted Coluca*    Uniformed Cop
Frank Girardeau    Police Chaplain
Joseph Coffey*    Uniformed Cop
Jose E. Soto    Latino Man
Greg Wilson    Poker Player
Ed Koch    Mayor
Fred Burrell    Commissioner Ruddy
Mike Massimino    Hospital Guard
Ed Conlon    Hospital Guard
Sharon Wilkins    Nurse
Ross Broder    Tattooed Man
Francis Toumbakaris    Slavic Youth
Hoon Lee    Emergency Services Driver
Barbara Ann Davison    Neighbor Lady
Irwin Gray    Neighbor
Luigi Scorcia    Luigi
Miriam Cruz    Amanda's Mother
Doug Torres    Schneider
Tony Guida    Vitt the Guard
Robert McKay*    Riker's Desk Guard
Blaise Corrigan    Police Officer
Karl Bury    Random Cop
Coati Mundi    Himself
Joe Forbrich    Guard
Robert Pennacchia    Guard
Richard Petrocelli    Tough Looking Cop
Nik Pjeternikaj    Albanian Drug Lord
Jamal Weathers    Parabolic Engineer
Elliot Santiago    El Caribe Bouncer
Jeff Ward    El Caribe Bouncer
Chris Place*    El Caribe Party Patron
Samantha MacIvor    El Caribe Party Patron
Bob Colletti    El Caribe Party Patron
Aaron Vexler    El Caribe Party Patron
Victor Tatarkin    Vadim's Goon
Pat Walsh    Eli Bodyguard

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

Production and Technical Credits

James Gray    Director
James Gray    Screenwriter
Nick Wechsler    Producer
Marc Butan    Producer
Mark Wahlberg    Producer
Joaquin Phoenix    Producer
Todd Wagner    Executive Producer
Mark Cuban    Executive Producer
Anthony Katagas    Executive Producer
Couper Samuelson    Co-Producer
Mike Upton    Co-Producer
Joaquin Baca-Asay    Cinematographer
Ford Wheeler    Production Designer
John Axelrad    Editor
Michael Clancy    Costume Designer
Wojchiech Kilar    Composer
Dana Sano    Music Supervisor
Douglas Aibel    Casting Director
Doug Torres    Assistant Director
Craig Haagensen    Second Unit Director
Anthony Katagas    Unit Production Manager
Janice Williams    Production Supervisor
James Feng*    Set Decorator
Catherine Davis    Set Decorator
Craig Haagensen    Second Unit Camera
Marcia Patten    Costume Supervisor
Tom Cross    Additional Editor
Thomas Varga    Sound Mixer
Gary A. Rizzo    Re-recording Mixer
Kent Sparling    Re-recording Mixer
Douglas Murray    Supervising Sound Editor
Robert Shoup    Sound Effects Editor
Samuel H. Hinckley    Sound Effects Editor
Douglas Murray    Sound Designer
Marilyn McCoppen    Dialogue Editor
Jonathan Null    Dialogue Editor
Marshall Winn    Dialogue Editor
Angie Rubin    Music Editor
Kelly Gleason    Makeup
Milton Buras    Hairstylist
Manny Siverio    Stunt Coordinator
Kelly Port    Visual Effects Supervisor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD Sales - Ganging Up on the Competition

March 3rd, 2008

There were a number of new releases to chart this week, including the new number one, American Gangster, which sold 2.63 million units for $44.54 million in revenue. After one week, it is already the best selling DVD of the year. This isn't surprising as the film was the first $100 million hit to be released on the home market this year, but is an impressive start nonetheless. More...

DVD Rentals - All-American Release

March 3rd, 2008

New releases dominated the rental charts taking three of the top five spots, as well as five of the top ten and the best of the best was American Gangster with $9.67 million during its opening week. More...

DVD Sales - Why did Tyler Perry Earn Top Spot?

February 25th, 2008

There were eight new releases to reach the top 30 on the sales chart this week, and this includes Why did I get Married? with 842,000 units sold for opening week revenue of $14.78 million. In comparison, it missed the top 10 on the rental charts by quite a margin, which is the sign of a serious Fanboy Effect. More...

DVD Rentals - One, Baby, One

February 25th, 2008

Like on the sales chart, there were eight new releases to chart this week, but not the same eight releases, nor did they finish in the same order. For instance, Gone, Baby, Gone topped the charts with $8.87 million. More...

DVD Releases for February 12, 2008

February 12th, 2008

It is still early in the year, and, once more, most first run releases this week come from the second tier. That is not to say there are no quality releases, but there are no big box office hits. For instance, Gone, Baby, Gone is certainly the best movie on this week's list, and the DVD is certainly worth picking up, as is the Blu-ray to a lesser extent. However, the best of the best and the DVD Pick of the Week is the Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection - Winners & Nominees. More...

International Details - No Heartbreak for the Kid

December 16th, 2007

The Heartbreak Kid slipped a spot to sixth with $5.04 million on 2029 screens in 46 markets for a total of $79.44 million internationally, which is more than twice what it earned domestically. This includes France where it pulled in $1.10 million on 320 screens while lifting its running tally to $3.37 million in that market. More...

International Details - Bee Movie is Buzzing Internationally

December 9th, 2007

Bee Movie returned to the charts in sixth place with $6.71 million on 1288 screens in 11 markets for an early international total of $19.43 million after a month of release. This includes a pair of first place debuts in Spain and Mexico. In the former it earned $2.81 million on 421 screens while in the latter is earned $2.60 million on 389 screens. While Spain is the larger marker, I thought the family friendly nature of Mexico would give it the edge. Even so, there are great openings for the film. More...

Even Horror Films Can't Survive the October of Terrors

October 22nd, 2007

It's been more than a month since we've seen the weekend box office numbers top last year's figures. This time around the overall box office was $97 million, which was down 2% from last weekend and 8% from the same weekend last year. So far this fall is behind lasts year's pace by more than 6%, 10% if you are using tickets sold and not dollars. Year to date, on the other hand, is still showing a 6% growth, and up more than $400 million on last year's pace. Even ticket sales are still up a strong 1.4%, so there's no reason to panic just yet, but the recent weakness is still a cause for concern. More...

Why Do We Underestimate Tyler Perry?

October 15th, 2007

October is turning into a nightmare at the box office as all but one new release failed to reach modest expectations. The overall box office did take in $100 million, which was a health 19% increase from the last week. However, that was still 10% lower than the same weekend last year. 2007 is still up 7% from last year, but the fall season is down 5% and if things don't turn around, and soon, it could cast a gloom on the important holiday box office market. More...

Movie Website Updates for October 7, 2007 - October 13, 2007

October 14th, 2007

Quite a few full sites launched this week, but as is the case most times, there were pretty Spartan at the moment and it will take a few more updates before we can tell if they are award-worthy or not. That said, it was a site for a movie that opens this week, Lars and the Real Girl - Official Site, that won the top prize as it finished adding all the material marked coming soon this week. More...

Who Will Own the Weekend?

October 11th, 2007

September continues. At least it feels that way at the box office. No one film seems destined for box office glory. For that matter, no film is opening in 2,500 or more theaters, although one film, Michael Clayton is expanding that wide. Without one powerhouse film, there's a wide-open race for first place with three films in the running. At least that should keep people interested in the numbers. More...

Contest - The Real Deal

October 5th, 2007

There's not a single film opening at saturation levels next Friday. In fact, We Own the Night might be the only film to crack 2,000 theaters and because of this, it is this week's target film. To win one must simply predict the box office opening for We Own the Night. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win The Film Crew - Hollywood After Dark. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will win The Film Crew - Killers from Space. Finally, one lucky entrant will be chosen arbitrarily and that person will win The Film Crew - Women of Wongo. In addition, all three winners will also pick up a poster from Lars and the Real Girl, which opens in limited release tonight. And don't forget, The Film Crew - The Giant of Marathon comes out on DVD this Tuesday. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

2007 Preview: October

October 1st, 2007

October means one thing: Free candy. ... Oh yeah, and the unofficial start of Award Season. And Halloween brings us a few horror films as well. Unfortunately, this year October is rather weak, with no film looking like a strong contender for $100 million and most of the films with early Oscar buzz having performed poorly with the critics. The only good news is last October was also weak at the box office, meaning there's at least a reasonable shot at 2007 maintaining its box office lead over 2006. More...

Cast Updates - September 20, 2007

September 20th, 2007

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Superhero!, The Women, and more! More...

Cast Updates - September 13, 2007

September 13th, 2007

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Gospel Hill, Sex and the City, The Six Wives of Henry Lefay, and more! More...

Movie Website Updates for September 2 - September 8, 2007

September 9th, 2007

Another week without any top-notch websites, at least one that hasn't previously won the award. At least there are a few with possibilities and the fall blockbusters should start coming launching their sites shortly so the pace should pickup soon. More...

Movie Website Updates for July 29 - August 4, 2007

August 5th, 2007

Another big list of movie sites, but not much in the way of top-notch entries. For a movie site to be an award winner, I expect it to have all of the usual features, extras like clips, something interactive like a game, and background sound and animation. The film that best exemplifies that criteria is Stardust - Official Site, which is the winner of the Weekly Website Award. More...

New Movie US Release Dates - June 8, 2007

June 8th, 2007

This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Death Race, Prince of Persia, Narnia 3 and more. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2007 3 $10,826,287   2,362 $4,584   $10,826,287 1
Oct 19, 2007 7 $5,420,793 -50% 2,362 $2,295   $19,704,516 2
Oct 26, 2007 9 $3,395,012 -37% 2,402 $1,413   $25,065,018 3
Nov 2, 2007 13 $1,317,856 -61% 1,634 $807   $27,648,264 4
Nov 9, 2007 25 $388,168 -71% 387 $1,003   $28,563,179 5

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 12, 2007 2 $3,791,874     2,362 $1,605   $3,791,874 1
Oct 13, 2007 4 $4,342,255 +15%   2,362 $1,838   $8,134,129 2
Oct 14, 2007 3 $2,692,158 -38%   2,362 $1,140   $10,826,287 3
Oct 15, 2007 2 $895,738 -67%   2,362 $379   $11,722,025 4
Oct 16, 2007 2 $952,587 +6%   2,362 $403   $12,674,612 5
Oct 17, 2007 3 $857,419 -10%   2,362 $363   $13,532,031 6
Oct 18, 2007 3 $751,692 -12%   2,362 $318   $14,283,723 7
Oct 19, 2007 8 $1,817,264 +142% -52% 2,362 $769   $16,100,987 8
Oct 20, 2007 7 $2,262,495 +25% -48% 2,362 $958   $18,363,482 9
Oct 21, 2007 6 $1,341,034 -41% -50% 2,362 $568   $19,704,516 10
Oct 22, 2007 4 $476,892 -64% -47% 2,362 $202   $20,181,408 11
Oct 23, 2007 4 $562,451 +18% -41% 2,362 $238   $20,743,859 12
Oct 24, 2007 4 $484,772 -14% -43% 2,362 $205   $21,228,631 13
Oct 25, 2007 5 $441,375 -9% -41% 2,362 $187   $21,670,006 14
Oct 26, 2007 9 $1,070,671 +143% -41% 2,402 $446   $22,740,677 15
Oct 27, 2007 10 $1,427,358 +33% -37% 2,402 $594   $24,168,035 16
Oct 28, 2007 9 $896,983 -37% -33% 2,402 $373   $25,065,018 17
Oct 29, 2007 8 $302,552 -66% -37% 2,402 $126   $25,367,570 18
Oct 30, 2007 6 $318,990 +5% -43% 2,402 $133   $25,686,560 19
Oct 31, 2007 8 $311,725 -2% -36% 2,402 $130   $25,998,285 20
Nov 1, 2007 6 $332,123 +7% -25% 2,402 $138   $26,330,408 21
Nov 2, 2007 - $417,687 +26% -61% 1,634 $256   $26,748,095 22
Nov 5, 2007 12 $113,651   -62% 1,634 $70   $27,761,915 25
Nov 6, 2007 11 $142,038 +25% -55% 1,634 $87   $27,903,953 26
Nov 7, 2007 12 $133,459 -6% -57% 1,634 $82   $28,037,412 27
Nov 8, 2007 12 $137,599 +3% -59% 1,634 $84   $28,175,011 28

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 12, 2007 2 $14,283,723   2,362 $6,047   $14,283,723 1
Oct 19, 2007 6 $7,386,283 -48% 2,362 $3,127   $21,670,006 2
Oct 26, 2007 8 $4,660,402 -37% 2,402 $1,940   $26,330,408 3
Nov 2, 2007 12 $1,844,603 -60% 1,634 $1,129   $28,175,011 4
Nov 9, 2007 28 $388,168 -79% 387 $1,003   $28,563,179 5

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Feb 17, 20082551,531 551,531$10,445,997$10,445,9971
Feb 24, 20084197,636-64% 749,167$3,784,729$14,230,7262
Mar 2, 20081991,986-53% 841,153$1,825,922$16,056,6483
Mar 9, 20081858,671-36% 899,824$1,157,579$17,214,2274
Mar 16, 20082754,813-7% 954,637$1,075,979$18,290,2065
Mar 30, 20082925,400 1,014,709$482,346$19,435,8277

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