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The Twilight Saga: New Moon Breaks Midnight Showing Record
November 20th, 2009
The official tally hasn't been released yet, but early indicators show that a highly-anticipated vampire sequel might have set a record from its midnight debut last night. Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that The Twilight Saga: New Moon took in between $23 and $24 million from midnight screenings, which would be a new record if it holds true.The mark would eclipse the $22.2 million that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince set this summer, which beat out last summer's blockbuster The Dark Knight's tally of $18.5 million from midnight screenings. The $23-$24 million gross wasn't confirmed, but the site was reporting that rival studios estimated the figure.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon opened in 3,514 theaters for midnight debuts last night and the film expands to 4,024 theaters today. We'll be sure to keep you posted on this story as soon as the official numbers are released.
UPDATE: 11/20/09 11:15 AM PST)Variety has just posted the official midnight grosses for The Twilight Saga: New Moon and it did indeed break the record with $26.3 million.
We'll be sure to keep you posted on all the box office news from The Twilight Saga: New Moon as soon as we have more information.
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Oh wait, I suppose the name 'superjerk' sums it up nicely.
But I will have to admit that this one kinda cought my attention toward the end when Edward went up against....what was it the volturi.That was kinda cool.
As for the plot, I careless as I've not read or seen either installment. My 22yr old sister liked the first book, as did my mom who expressed some interest in reading the sequels, but that doesn't make me want to flock to see this simply cuz of the craze...despite being a 21yr old tomboy who falls into both categories of the target audience, except for the fact that I aint a preteen obsessor. Given that my mom and sis will rent #1, and see #2, then I'll see the first one anyway, and tag along to #2 ONLY if I don't half to pay admission (costs so damn much nowadays).
V2K has even acknowledged that his 5 star rating of the predecessor was a bit excessive, and that he'll not only review his review, but will give it a new rating. Based on that train of thought in which a former avid fan is toning down the rating, then I expect it isn't 100% horrid, but still suspect it to be 70% horrid.
When you can answer that question in a logical way, I'll be able to admit you said something smart. But until then, I guess I'll just go back to being a "dumbass" because we really do need more "dumbasses" in this world.
Oh wait. You know what it means BECAUSE YOU ARE ONE, dumbass.
That's called "lying to make money." Look it up. While you're at it, look up "gullible" in a dictionary.
this movie is not intended as a chick flick
they;ve said in their interviews that its supposed to appeal to every demographic, not just women
and there's nothing wrong with someone liking this franchise, they should defend their honor if they have to
'New Moon''s bad reviews will not likely affect its outcome at the box office, if the public wants to see it let them see it
dont take movies like this so personally
This news doesn't surprise me. It shouldn't surprise anybody. Luckily, the amount of money a movie makes doesn't predict it's quality, so what the fuck are you mad about? Moviemaniac makes a valid point. You can like this movie, but don't think it's perfect or superior to other films of clear higher quality. I don't have a problem with this series so much as I do with people calling it "masterful" or "the best thing on Earth." I have read the first book, and while it's better than I expected, it's not a masterpiece and I have no interest in knowing the rest of the saga.
Like I say to my classmates, it's not that I absolutely hate it(to the point where I make idiotic assumptions about the type of girl who sees it)...it's just that it's so easy to make fun.