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Star Trek: Into Darkness Shines (Kinda?) Bright: Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Wrap-Up Report
This week, instead of “Wrap-Up Report”, we should have titled this column the “Warp-Up Report”. I mean, really, there’s only one film to talk about, isn’t there?
Last Friday, our esteemed Editor-In-Chief, Andy Burns, threw down the gauntlet, decreeing that the latest iteration of the Star Trek franchise would beam up $90 million of box office revenue. Today, I get to sit in the catbird’s seat and reflect on his predictions alongside the actual numbers. It’s an easy job.
Did J.J. Abrams’ second stab at Trek beam up the goods? How did Iron Man 3 fare? And what did the classic The Great Gatsby garner from the movie-going public?
Find out after the jump!
Star Trek Into Theatres – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions
After a long wait, a new Star Trek instalment is on the big screen. Will the anticipation translate into dollars? Here’s our prediction.
To everyone except a vocal minority of fan boys who will still lay down their dough, the 2009 Star Trek reboot from J.J. Abrams was a huge success, bringing in the most money of all eleven films. Now, with a story shrouded in secrecy, the cast is back Star Trek Into Darkness, with a new villain in the form of Benedict Cumberbatch. There’s no question that film will claim the top spot this weekend, though it may lose out on a few bucks for its three-day total, since the film actually hit theatres this past Wednesday night. Regardless, with eager audiences and critical acclaim, Star Trek Into Darkness should bring in an amazing $90 million this weekend.
Find out how the rest of the weekend will turn out after the jump!
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Iron Man Still Soars, Gatsby Surprises: Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report
Despite lukewarm reviews, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby managed to exceed expectations this weekend at the box office. Here’s what went down.
While it didn’t receive much critical acclaim (par for the course with Baz Luhrmann films), The Great Gatsby had a fantastic opening weekend, bringing in a stellar $51 million. Audiences flocked to the visually stunning, 3D film (those higher prices definitely helped pad those numbers); we also can’t discount the ongoing popularity of Leonardo DiCaprio. While it has a way to go to make back it’s budget (estimated at over $100 million), I have a feeling that, based on this great start, the film could have some legs over the coming weeks. I know I want to check it out soon.
Find out how the rest of the weekend turned out after the jump!
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Will The Great Gatsby Do Great Business? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions
Can Leo and The Great Gatsby take down Robert and Iron Man 3? That’s the question for this weekend. Here’s our prediction.
The one big new release of the weekend is the long awaited Baz Luhrmann 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. A classic story that’s been adapted to film throughout the years, this new version promises the great visuals Luhrmann is renowned for. However, the director’s films often offer lots of style, but can be short on substance and reviews haven’t been kind. The studio is going to have to rely on Leonard Di Caprio’s star power to give this film a shot at box office gold, but I have a feeling The Great Gatsby won’t be the success everyone is hoping for. Look for a second place showing with $40 million.
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He Is Iron Man – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report
Phase 2 for the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with a huge bang this weekend with the arrival of Iron Man 3. Here’s how it did!
With new director Shane Black on board and excitement high because of the phenomenal success of the Avengers, Iron Man 3 was virtually bound for greatness, which it delivered. Bringing in an estimated $175 million (as predicted), the film scored the second-highest opening weekend of all time, sitting comfortably behind the Avengers’ $207 million. This number is significantly higher than Iron Man 2′s $128 opening, which might be attributed to the perception of Iron Man 3 as a real follow-up/sequel to the Avengers. Regardless, it’s an outstanding number, as is the $680 million the film has already grossed worldwide. Look for Iron Man 3 to hold onto the top next weekend as well.
Find out how the rest of top five performed after the jump!
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So, Iron Man 3 Comes Out This Weekend – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions
Let’s just get right to it shall we – how much money will Iron Man 3 make this weekend?
The first post-Marvel film following the amazing success of last year’s Avengers, one would think Iron Man 3 has a lot riding on it, especially after the somewhat muted response to Iron Man 2. However, this flick has nothing to concern itself with. Reviews have been glowing, overseas reaction has been financially phenomenal (the film has already earned more than $300 million there), and audiences genuinely love Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. While it won’t grab the record from the Avengers opening weekend haul of over $200 million, with buzz and 3D showings lending a hand, you’re going to see Iron Man 3 hit theatres with a simply outstanding $175. I’ll be watching this weekend; will you?
As for the rest of the top five, look for last week’s number one, Pain and Gain, to fall to second place with $11 million. Oblivion will hit third with $9 million. 42 will grab fourth place with $6 million, while The Croods will close things out in fifth with $5.5 million.
So, to recap, here are our predictions:
1) Iron Man 3 – $175 million
2) Pain and Gain – $11 million
3) Oblivion – $9 million
4) 42 – $6 million
5) The Croods – $5.5 million
Be sure to check back on Sunday to find out how the weekend turns out!
A Painful Start For Pain & Gain – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report
It was a lacklustre weekend at the box office, with two new releases not exactly lighting up the screens. On the plus side, we’re less than a week away from the release of Iron Man 3. Here’s what went down.
Pain & Gain, the new film from Michael Bay, managed to hit number one, but it did so with just $20 million, a far cry from the numbers Bay is used to seeing with his mindless Transformers films. Reviews have been absolutely mixed at this point for Pain & Gain (see Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers’ hilarious take on it here), and it’s safe to say the film will be crushed come next week at this time.
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Will The Rock Bring The Pain? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions
Just when you thought a weekend would go by without a new movie from The Rock we get…well, a new movie from The Rock! Will he be able to knock Tom Cruise from the top of the heap? Here’s our prediction.
Pain & Gain is the true story of a gang of murderous bodybuilders, staring Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie and directed by Michael Bay. Believe it or not, this is a Bay film I’d actually like to see, and one that I think a lot of audiences will be interested. A mix of black humour and action, there’s lots of buzz surrounding Pain & Gain, which should mean strong numbers for the weekend. Look for The Rock to be back on top of the box office (following G.I. Joe: Retaliation) with a $45 million opening weekend.
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