Weekend Box Office
1) High School Musical 3: Senior Year $15 million.
2) Zack and Miri Make a Porno $10.6 million.
3) Saw V $10.1 million
4) Changeling $9.4 million.
5) The Haunting of Molly Hartley $6 million.
6) Beverly Hills Chihuahua $4.7 million.
7) The Secret Life of Bees $4 million.
8) Max Payne $3.7 million.
9) Eagle Eye $3.4 million.
10) Pride and Glory $3.2 million.
Saw V finally saw its way to the number one spot on the box office charts this past Friday, when the horror sequel topped all others to become the king of Halloween. But it wasn't able to secure that steady footing throughout the rest of the weekend, as Disney's High School Musical 3: Senior Year become the obvious weekend champ with $15 million. Kevin Smith's latest comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno didn't provided enough power to topple the Zac Efron juggernaught still going strong in its second weekend, but he did manage to fight off the notorious Jigsaw killer with $10.6 million in second place. Saw V's brutal antics were close behind though, as this fifth installment of the popular franchise managed to pull in a healthy second weekend take of $10.1 million.
This weekend's only other new major release was the ghost themed The Haunting of Molly Hartley, which took in $6 million for fifth place. It was beat back by Clint Eastwood's Changeling, which earned an estimated $9.4 million in its second week of release. The drama, starring Angelina Jolie, opened wide in 1,850 theaters.
In a surprise twist of Halloween fate, the film with the strongest per screen average was Bruce Campbell's My Name Is Bruce, which stomped the competition with $18,800 playing just three showings in one theater. If given the 3,646 screens that belonged to the number one champ High School Musical 3: Senior Year, the film could have pulled in a potential $68 million to become one of the biggest surprise hits of the fall.
Next weekend is anybody's guess as a whole bunch of films see release. Coming up on November 7th is the animated sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, the David Wain comedy Role Models, Bernie Mac's last film Soul Men, and Darren Lynn Bousman's horror musical {FICSPKCFyrf5GF. Sounds like a little something for everyone.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren Jr.. The film is directed by Kenny Ortega.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno was released October 31st, 2008 and stars Elizabeth Banks, Seth Rogen, Craig Robinson, Gerry Bednob, Jason Mewes, Edward Janda, Nicholas Lombardi, Chris Milan. The film is directed by Kevin Smith.
Saw V was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Julie Benz, Meagan Good, Mark Rolston, Carlo Rota. The film is directed by David Hackl.
Changeling was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Angelina Jolie, Gattlin Griffith, Michelle Gunn, Michael Kelly, Jan Devereaux, Erica Grant, Antonia Bennett, Kerri Randles. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley was released October 31st, 2008 and stars Haley Bennett, Jake Weber, Chace Crawford, Shannon Woodward, Shanna Collins, AnnaLynne McCord, Marin Hinkle, Nina Siemaszko. The film is directed by Mickey Liddell.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua was released October 3rd, 2008 and stars Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis, José María Yazpik, Maury Sterling, Jesús Ochoa, Eugenio Derbez, Omar Leyva. The film is directed by Raja Gosnell.
The Secret Life of Bees was released October 17th, 2008 and stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany, Hilarie Burton, Tristan Wilds. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Max Payne was released October 17th, 2008 and stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Chris O'Donnell, Donal Logue, Amaury Nolasco, Kate Burton. The film is directed by John Moore.
Pride and Glory was released October 24th, 2008 and stars Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Noah Emmerich, Jennifer Ehle, John Ortiz, Frank Grillo, Shea Whigham. The film is directed by Gavin O'Connor.
My Name Is Bruce was released October 31st, 2008 and stars Bruce Campbell, Grace Thorsen, Taylor Sharpe, Ted Raimi, Ben L. McCain, Ellen Sandweiss, Timothy Patrick Quill, Dan Hicks. The film is directed by Bruce Campbell.
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T.Clark
I would, but I haven't seen the first one...maybe I'll rent it...hmmm...
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Diaigma
Agent VIS, if I had to, and I mean forced to, go to a theater this weekend and pick one new film to see, it would have to be Escape 2 Africa. Something about those penguins just does it for me...
...hehe...penguins...
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
JR
more than we know.
3 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
RingWraither
How many f*g lil kids are there in this country?!
3 years agoby @ringwraitherFlag
T.Clark
Yeah, Madagascar 2 will def. get #1. I have to write a review for my school newspaper, but nothing catches my eye this weekend...hmmm...maybe I'll check out soul men...any suggestions?
JR, you might as well give up on using "gay" as an insult towards maniak, cuz, ya know, he IS gay
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Diaigma
I like to move it, move it!
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Phatlightning
you must be nuts jon.. HSM3 won't top Madagascar 2.. families of 5 will be out in full force for that film. Not to mention girls ranging anywhere from birth to 56 years old.
3 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
JonSpidey07
HSM3 reigns supreme again :)
none of the other releases caught my interest at all
it'll be the same thing again the following weekend
Role Models and Madagascar 2 may fall into 2nd or 3rd place
but i have high expectations for Soul Men
3 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag
CelluloidDreams
...I wonder when "My Name Is Bruce" will actually open to more theaters across the US, & actually open here in Phoenix, Arizona!?? I love Bruce Campbell and I wld love to see this!!
Let's hear it for Bruuuuce! (Not, not Springsteen.) Ladies and gentlemen, the fabulous Bruce Campbell debuted at the top of the heap among limited releases, with a per-screen average of $18,800, according to estimates compiled by Box Office Mojo. Opening at one theater in New York, My Name is Bruce features Campbell as both star and director. Campbell's site lists upcoming screenings and appearances by The Man Himself.
3 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
CelluloidDreams
How many more people have to see "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"!???! PLLLLLLLEASE I WLDN'T WASTE MY TIME!
The films I saw this weekend:
"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" - B-
"RocknRolla" (directed by: Guy Ritchie!) - B+
"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" was funny as hell! A very adult comedy that took some unexpected turns..very surprised!
What can I say about "RocknRolla"..?? It kicked ass, as only as Guy knows how to direct! Very slick and cool British Mob film! I loved it!
3 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Phatlightning
yea JR, diaigma is right, there is nothing in theaters right now that will have people racing for the theaters, so of course HSM3 will maintain the top spot, it is broadcasting to the largest audience after all. QoS will put up a very sizeable number when it hits.
3 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
Diaigma
The answer is simple, Tenacious. There's just nothing good out right now. What I mean by good is something that will be remembered in a year or two and beyond.
My palate, or film viewing standards, are rather high on the table. I don't go to films in the theater unless its worth the 8 bucks from my rear pants pocket. In this case, nothing above strikes me as...oooh, gotta see that one!
Common Quantum of Solace!
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
JR
um.... wow maniac you are a gay douchebag! anyways glad porno made some money but damn it why is hsm3 still number 1 it dosent deserve it!
3 years agoby @jokerrules33Flag
ed_wood
Zack and Miri was hilarious, it did better than I thought it would this weekend. Kevin Smith just makes great movies.
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Moviemaniack1993
Let the comments begin. #1 for two weeks. I saw Zack and Miri Make a Porno this weekend and LOVED it. But, I also re-contributed to HSM3. Just cannot get enough of the incredible choreography, or Zac Efron for that matter.
3 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag