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Twilight Takes in $7 Million from Midnight Shows

Source:  Variety
A midnight showing is just perfect for a film about vampires, and Twilight took advantage last night. According to Variety, Twilight grossed over $7 million from midnight screenings last night, which upped weekend projections of the film.

Initially forecasat with an opening weekend around $50 million, it is now said that the weekend gross could end up north of $60 million now. While the film was expected to be a hit with younger tween and teenage girls, it seems older females and younger boys are flocking to the flick as well.

The film is based on the first of five books by Stephanie Meyer, which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. Twilight can be seen in theaters today.


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December 2nd, 2008 8:15pm
last.
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November 27th, 2008 2:04pm
i was refering to gaynack who got deleted by the way..lol
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November 27th, 2008 12:12pm
You don't have sole dominion over the "homo" insults. Of course, since that's all you ever use, I'd say that you have some sort of fixation on homosexuality.
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November 26th, 2008 7:15pm
yea we are.
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November 26th, 2008 4:58pm
All right, we're cool?
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November 26th, 2008 4:50pm
lol
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November 26th, 2008 4:46pm
Woah woah. I wasn't being affrontal. I meant it in the spirit of camaraderie, but if you're so fucking on edge that you can't laugh a little bit, maybe you shouldn't be so hasty about accusing people of having things up their asses.
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November 26th, 2008 4:45pm
Let's not start arguing so this gets another 200 unnecessary comments, kay?
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November 26th, 2008 4:32pm
yes, comrade you are a homo piece if shit.
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November 26th, 2008 1:57pm
haha, douche.
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November 25th, 2008 8:15pm
yes. 200th comment
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November 25th, 2008 3:52pm
Did you know Robert Pattinson records? His music is actually pretty good.
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November 25th, 2008 12:46pm
I was incredibly bored by this film. Seeing the character of Edward look like a deer caught in headlights for an hour and a half is not entertaining. NOTHING HAPPENS!
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November 25th, 2008 12:08pm
Did you hear that? Entertaining? Maybe our writing ventures has a future after all?
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November 25th, 2008 7:32am
I noticed your avatar Oli. Was Trick 'r' Treat any good?
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November 25th, 2008 5:21am
I agree Oli, I have been having a lot of fun reading the posts here for days, it has been very entertaining.
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November 25th, 2008 5:20am
this movie isn't that great.
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November 25th, 2008 4:35am
Wow, I knew I shouldn't have skipped over this post the other day. So many people going back and forth. Hey, it's more entertaining than Twilight :).
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November 24th, 2008 9:45pm
Our Matinee is now $7. I hate it.
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November 24th, 2008 9:38pm
I always go to matinees. $5.50 where I reside. An even $5 for the first showing of the day. Generally less crowded and kids/teens are (or should be) at school. Then again my work schedule lets me do that. It's so nice being done with college. Whoo!

Sadly, I'm sure I've spent almost $100 on movie tickets this year, for just myself. $27 of that went to TDK. Brilliant film.
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November 24th, 2008 9:30pm
Yeah, I'm a college kid so I have to be ultra-discerning about what I pay to see. Mostly, If I pay 7$ (or 10.50 for a show at a decent time) I want my money's worth.
Right now it's a debate between Valkyrie, Benjamin Button, and Spirit.
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November 24th, 2008 7:49pm
The best debaters on Movieweb seem to be Irish. Glad to be a part of the clan!

The only other films I'm interested in this year is TDtESS, Gran Torino, The Tale of Despereaux, Valkyrie, Bedtime Stories, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and maybe The Spirit.

Crap, there goes $40 easy!

Bravo to a great year of films.
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November 24th, 2008 7:20pm
People like her don't just blow kisses and wave; she'll be back. I, however, have to finish writing a research paper (due at midnight). To be continued....
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November 24th, 2008 7:16pm
Is she gonna come back and try to act cute any time soon?
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November 24th, 2008 7:07pm
Touche'
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November 24th, 2008 7:04pm
I wish i could "internet" you a Guiness my friend.
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November 24th, 2008 7:03pm
No problem, Comrade. If nothing else, this thread has definitely been more entertaining than the novel.
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November 24th, 2008 7:01pm
"Beer ME!"
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November 24th, 2008 7:00pm
I am sorry for continuing to peddle this on, but I am Irish, and we are stubborn. Plus, I hate stupid people.
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November 24th, 2008 6:58pm
If there's enough so I can drown myself of this nonsense.
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