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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ scores biggest box office opening ever

May 1, 2018

Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” the only new wide release this weekend, set a record at the box office with an estimated $250-million debut in the U.S. and Canada, according to figures from measurement...

‘Jungle Book’ adds to box-office streak

May 3, 2016

By Tre’vell Anderson Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — For the third straight week, Disney’s “The Jungle Book” bested all others at the box office, pushing its worldwide gross to almost...

Melissa McCarthy’s ‘The Boss’ edges ‘Batman v Superman’ at box office

April 12, 2016

By Josh Rottenberg Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — In this weekend’s photo-finish box office race, Melissa McCarthy showed Batman and Superman who’s boss — but just by a nose. McCarthy’s...

Female-directed films rule a weekend box office topped by ‘Spectre,’ ‘Peanuts’

November 17, 2015

By Tre’vell Anderson Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Women owned this past weekend’s theaters as directors of three high-profile premieres opened across the country — Jessie Nelson’s...

Halloween was no treat for movie box office

Halloween was no treat for movie box office

November 4, 2015

By Tre'vell Anderson Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES _ Potential moviegoers found their treats largely outside of theaters this weekend as new releases "Burnt" with Bradley Cooper, "Our Brand...

‘The Martian’ leads box office with $55 million

October 6, 2015

By Saba Hamedy Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — “The Martian” launched with an estimated $55 million weekend at the domestic box office, nearly matching the October record held by the 2013...

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials wins box office, Black Mass and Everest open strong

‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ wins box office, ‘Black Mass’ and ‘Everest’ open strong

September 23, 2015

By Saba Hamedy Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” ignited the weekend box office with an estimated $30.3 million domestic debut, while the Johnny Depp gangster...

Hollywood posts second-strongest summer ever at domestic box office

Hollywood posts second-strongest summer ever at domestic box office

September 9, 2015

By Saba Hamedy Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — It’s official: 2015 is now the second-strongest summer ever at the domestic box office. Summer movies, which kicked off May 1 and wrapped up...

Cinderella Enchants Moviegoers

‘Cinderella’ Enchants Moviegoers

March 17, 2015

By Saba Hamedy Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — “Cinderella” brought her magic to the box office this weekend, debuting with a studio-estimated $70.1 million in the U.S. and Canada. The...

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Sinks 73 Percent In 2nd Weekend, Still Tops Box Office

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Sinks 73 Percent In 2nd Weekend, Still Tops Box Office

February 26, 2015

By Saba Hamedy Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — “Fifty Shades of Grey” saw ticket sales drop 73 percent from its opening, but an estimated $23.2 million second-weekend gross was good enough...

‘Gone Girl’ Likely To Top Box Office For Second Weekend

‘Gone Girl’ Likely To Top Box Office For Second Weekend

October 10, 2014

By Saba Hamedy Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES — Looks like David Fincher’s “Gone Girl” won’t disappear from the box office just yet. Despite four new releases this weekend, the R-rated...

‘Gravity’ is box-office heavyweight again

‘Gravity’ is box-office heavyweight again

October 13, 2013

By Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES — No rival came within the orbit of “Gravity” at the box office this weekend. The 3-D space drama was No. 1 for a second weekend, collecting...

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