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Back Seat Box Office #154

Congrats to Jeff and Tad (Welcome back!) for their high scores of 16!

Thanks to Tad and Nick for their voice mails.

Picks:

Jeff

  1. One Direction: This is Us
  2. Lee Daniels’ The Butler
  3. We’re The Millers
  4. The World’s End
  5. Planes

Lena

  1. Lee Daniels’ The Butler
  2. We’re The Millers
  3. The Getaway
  4. The World’s End
  5. One Direction: This is Us

Art

  1. Lee Daniels’ The Butler
  2. One Direction: This is Us
  3. We’re The Millers
  4. The Getaway
  5. The World’s End

Back Seat Art House picks:

  • Jeff – Instructions not Included
  • Lena – Afternoon Delight
  • Art – Empire State

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Weekend Box Office: Aug 23-Aug 25

#1 Lee Daniels’ The Butler from Weinstein Company held at #1 with a gross of $16.5 million (-33%) in 3,110 theaters (+177).  Total gross to date is $51.8 million.  Budget was $30 million.

#2 We’re The Millers from Warner Bros. held at #2 with a gross of $13 million (-27.4%) in 3,445 theaters (+120).  Total gross to date is $91.3 million.  Budget was $37 million.

#3 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones from Sony/ScreenGems opened at #3 with a gross of $9.3 million in 3,118 theaters.  Total gross to date is $14.1 million.  Budget was $60 million.

#4 The World’s End from Focus Features opened at #4 with a gross of $8.8 million in 1,551 theaters.  Budget was $20 million.

#5 Planes from Buena Vista fell from #4 to #5 with a gross of $8.6 million (-36%) in 3,378 theaters (-338).  Total gross to date is $59.6 million.  Budget was $50 million.

#6 You’re Next from Lionsgate opened at #6 with a gross of $7 million in 2,437 theaters.  Budget was unknown.

#7 Elysium from TriStar fell from #3 to #7 with a gross of $6.9 million (-49.4%) in 2,913 theaters (-371).  Total gross to date is $68.9 million.  Budget was $115 million.

#8 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters from 20th Century Fox fell from #6 to #8 with a gross of $5.3 million (-39.7%) in 2,730 theaters (-350).  Total gross to date is $48.4 million.  Budget was $90 million.

#9 Kick-Ass 2 from Universal fell from #5 to #9 with a gross of $4.4 million (-67.2%) in 2,945 theaters (+5).  Total gross to date is $22.5 million.  Budget was $28 million.

#10 Blue Jasmine from 20th Century Fox rose from #14 to #10 with a gross of $4 million (+73.4%) in 1,283 theaters (+1,054).  Total gross to date is $14.5 million.  Budget was unknown.

#11 2 Guns from Universal fell from #8 to #11 with a gross of $3.4 million (-42.1%) in 1,841 theaters (-630).  Total gross to date is $65.4 million.  Budget was $61 million.

#12 Jobs from Open Road Films fell from #7 to #12 with a gross of $2.9 million (-57.3%) in 2,381 theaters.  Total gross to date is $12 million.  Budget was $12 million.

 

The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $90 million.

Sources:
Box Office Mojo

 

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Back Seat Box Office #153

Congrats to Cougron & BD for their high scores of 19!

Thanks to ScubaDave for his voice mail.

Picks:

Art

  1. You’re Next
  2. The World’s End
  3. Lee Daniels’ The Butler
  4. The Mortal Instruments
  5. We’re The Millers

Lena

  1. You’re Next
  2. Lee Daniels’ The Butler
  3. W’re The Millers
  4. The World’s End
  5. The Mortal Instruments

Back Seat Art House picks:

  • Art & Lena – Drinking Buddies

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Weekend Box Office: Aug 16-Aug 18

#1 Lee Daniels’ The Butler from Weinstein Company opened at #1 with a gross of $24.6 million in 2,933 theaters.  Budget was $30 million.

#2 We’re The Millers from Warner Bros. held at #2 with a gross of $18 million (-32.0%) in 3,325 theaters (+65).  Total gross to date is $69.7 million.  Budget was $37 million.

#3 Elysium from TriStar fell from #1 to #3 with a gross of $13.7 million (-54.1%) in 3,284 theaters.  Total gross to date is $56 million.  Budget was $115 million.

#4 Planes from Buena Vista fell from #3 to #4 with a gross of $13.4 million (-39.8%) in 3,716 theaters (+14).  Total gross to date is $45.3 million.  Budget was $50 million.

#5 Kick-Ass 2 from Universal opened at #5 with a gross of $13.3 million in 2,940 theaters.  Budget was $28 million.

#6 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters from 20th Century Fox fell from #4 to #6 with a gross of $8.8 million (-39.2%) in 3,080 theaters (+49).  Total gross to date is $39.3 million.  Budget was $90 million.

#7 Jobs from Open Road Films opened at #7 with a gross of $6.7 million in 2,381 theaters.  Budget was $12 million.

#8 2 Guns from Universal fell from #5 to #8 with a gross of $5.8 million (-48.4%) in 2,471 theaters (-557).  Total gross to date is $59.5 million.  Budget was $61 million.

#9 The Smurfs 2 from Sony/Columbia fell from #6 to #9 with a gross of $4.8 million (-48.9%) in 2,349 theaters (-1,518).  Total gross to date is $57.1 million.  Budget was $105 million.

#10 The Wolverine from 20th Century Fox fell from #7 to #10 with a gross of $4.5 million (-43.7%) in 2,058 theaters (-809).  Total gross to date is $120.6 million.  Budget was $120 million.

#11 Despicable Me 2 from Universal fell from #9 to #11 with a gross of $3.9 million (-33.9%) in 1,818 theaters (-577).  Total gross to date is $346.1 million.  Budget was $76 million.

#12 The Conjuring from Warner Bros. fell from #8 to #12 with a gross of $3.88 million (-41.4%) in 2,001 theaters (-649).  Total gross to date is $127.8 million.  Budget was $20 million.

The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $121.4 million.

Sources:
Box Office Mojo

 

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Back Seat Box Office #152

Congrats to Jeff and BD for their perfect 25s!

Thanks to Nick for his voice mail.

Picks:

Jeff

  1. Kick Ass 2
  2. The Butler
  3. We’re The Millers
  4. Elysium
  5. Planes

Lena

  1. Kick Ass 2
  2. The Butler
  3. Paranoia
  4. Elysium
  5. We’re The Millers

Art

  1. The Butler
  2. Kick Ass 2
  3. Elysium
  4. Paranoia
  5. Jobs

Back Seat Art House Picks:

  • Jeff & Lena – Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
  • Art – Austenland

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Weekend Box Office: Aug 9-Aug 11

#1 Elysium from TriStar opened at #1 with a gross of $29.8 million in 3,284 theaters.  Budget was $115 million.

#2 We’re The Millers from Warner Bros. opened at #2 with a gross of $264 million in 3,260 theaters.  Total gross to date is $37.9 million.  Budget was $37 million.

#3 Planes from Buena Vista opened at #3 with a gross of $22.2 million in 3,702 theaters.  Budget was $50 million.

#4 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters from 20th Century Fox opened at #4 with a gross of $14.4 million in 3,031 theaters.  Total gross to date is $23.3 million.  Budget was $90 million.

#5 2 Guns from Universal fell from #1 to #5 with a gross of $11.2 million (-58.4%) in 3,028 theaters (+3).  Total gross to date is $48.6 million.  Budget was $61 million.

#6 The Smurfs 2 from Sony/Columbia fell from #3 to #6 with a gross of $9.3 million (-46.8%) in 3,867 theaters (+1).  Total gross to date is $46.5 million.  Budget was $105 million.

#7 The Wolverine from 20th Century Fox fell from #2 to #7 with a gross of $8 million (-62.4%) in 2,867 theaters (-1,057).  Total gross to date is $112 million.  Budget was $120 million.

#8 The Conjuring from Warner Bros. fell from #4 to #8 with a gross of $6.6 million (-49.1%) in 2,650 theaters (-465).  Total gross to date is $120.7 million.  Budget was $20 million.

#9 Despicable Me 2 from Universal fell from #5 to #9 with a gross of $5.9 million (-41.6%) in 2,395 theaters (-812).  Total gross to date is $338.5 million.  Budget was $76 million.

#10 Grown Ups 2 from Sony/Columbia fell from #6 to #10 with a gross of $3.6 million (-54.1%) in 2,102 theaters (-973).  Total gross to date is $123.8 million.  Budget was $80 million.

#11 Turbo from 20th Century Fox fell from #7 to #11 with a gross of $2.4 million (-62.3%) in 1,771 theaters (-1,214).  Total gross to date is $75.1 million.  Budget was $135 million.

#12 Blue Jasmine from Sony Classics rose from #14 to #12 with a gross of $2.3 million (+26.2%) in 119 theaters (+69).  Total gross to date is $19.7 million.  Budget was $6 million.

The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $142.3. million.

Sources:
Box Office Mojo

 

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Back Seat Box Office #151

Congrats to Cougron, Jeff and ScubaDave for their high scores of 23!

Thanks to Nick for his voice mail.

Picks:

Jeff

  1. Elysium
  2. We’re The Millers
  3. Planes
  4. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
  5. 2 Guns

Art

  1. Planes
  2. Elysium
  3. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
  4. We’re The Millers
  5. 2 Guns

Lena

  1. Elysium
  2. Planes
  3. We’re The Millers
  4. 2 Guns
  5. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Back Seat Art House picks:

  • Jeff & Art – In A World
  • Lena – Lovelace

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Weekend Box Office: Aug 2-Aug 4

#1 2 Guns from Universal opened at #1 with a gross of $27.1 million in 3,025 theaters.  Budget was $61 million.

#2 The Wolverine from 20th Century Fox fell from #1 to #2 with a gross of $21.3 million (-59.9%) in 3,924 theaters.  Total gross to date is $94.6 million.  Budget was $120 million.

#3 The Smurfs 2 from Sony/Columbia opened at #3 with a gross of $17.5 million in 3,866 theaters.  Total gross to date is $27.1 million.  Budget was $105 million.

#4 The Conjuring from Warner Bros. fell from #2 to #4 with a gross of $13 million (-41.3%) in 3,115 theaters (+93).  Total gross to date is $108 million.  Budget was $20 million.

#5 Despicable Me 2 from Universal fell from #3 to #5 with a gross of $10.1 million (-38.3%) in 3,207 theaters (-269).  Total gross to date is $326.4 million.  Budget was $76 million.

#6 Grown Ups 2 from Sony/Columbia fell from #5 to #6 with a gross of $7.9 million (-31.5%) in 3,075 theaters (-183).  Total gross to date is $116.2 million.  Budget was $80 million.

#7 Turbo from 20th Century Fox fell from #4 to #7 with a gross of $6.2 million (-54.7%) in 2,985 theaters (-824).  Total gross to date is $69.3 million.  Budget was $135 million.

#8 Red 2 from Lionsgate fell from #6 to #8 with a gross of $5.6 million (-40.5%) in 2,755 theaters (-261).  Total gross to date is $45.1 million.  Budget was $84 million.

#9 The Heat from 20th Century Fox fell from #8 to #9 with a gross of $4.6 million (-33.1%) in 2,074 theaters (-310).  Total gross to date is $149.5 million.  Budget was $43 million.

#10 Pacific Rim from Warner Bros. fell from #7 to #10 with a gross of $4.5 million (-41.7%) in 1,803 theaters (-799).  Total gross to date is $92.9 million.  Budget was $190 million.

#11 The Way, Way Back from Fox Searchlight held at #11 with a gross of $2.7 million (-20.8%) in 1,001 theaters (+115).  Total gross to date is $13.6 million.  Budget was unknown.

#10 Fruitvale Station from Weinstein Company fell from #10 to #12 with a gross of $2.6 million (-43.3%) in 1,086 theaters (+22).  Total gross to date is $10.9 million.  Budget was unknown.

The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $123.3 million.

Sources:
Box Office Mojo

 

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Back Seat Box Office #150 & Results #149

Congrats to Jeff, Nick, Art, Lena & Mrs. Beast for their 25s!

Thanks to Nick for his voice mail.

Picks:

Jeff

  1. 2 Guns
  2. The Smurfs 2
  3. The Wolverine
  4. The Conjuring
  5. Despicable Me 2

Art:

  1. The Smurfs 2
  2. The Wolverine
  3. 2 Guns
  4. The Conjuring
  5. Despicable Me 2

Lena

  1. The Smurfs 2
  2. 2 Guns
  3. The Wolverine
  4. The Conjuring
  5. Despicable Me 2

Back Seat Art House picks:

  • Jeff – The Spectacular New
  • Art – Rising from the Ashes
  • Lena – Cockneys vs. Zombies

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Weekend Box Office: July 26-July 28

#1 The Wolverine from 20th Century Fox opened at #1 with a gross of $53.1 million in 3,924 theaters.  Budget was $120 million.

#2 The Conjuring from Warner Bros. fell from #1 to #2 with a gross of $22.2 million (-46.9%) in 3,022 theaters (+119).  Total gross to date is $83.9 million.  Budget was $20 million.

#3 Despicable Me 2 from Universal fell from #2 to #3 with a gross of $16.4 million (-34.1%) in 3,476 theaters (-344).  Total gross to date is $306.8 million.  Budget was $76 million.

#4 Turbo from 20th Century Fox fell from #3 to #4 with a gross of $13.7 million (-35.5%) in 3,809 theaters (+3).  Total gross to date is $56.2 million.  Budget was $135 million.

#5 Grown Ups 2 from Sony/Columbia fell from #4 to #5 with a gross of $11.6 million (-41.6%) in 3,258 theaters (-233).  Total gross to date is $101.8 million.  Budget was $80 million.

#6 Red 2 from Lionsgate fell from #5 to #6 with a gross of $9.3 million (-48.3%) in 3,016 theaters.  Total gross to date is $35 million.  Budget was $84 million.

#7 Pacific Rim from Warner Bros. fell from #6 to #7 with a gross of $7.7 million (-51.9%) in 2,602 theaters (-683).  Total gross to date is $84.2 million.  Budget was $190 million.

#8 The Heat from 20th Century Fox held at #8 with a gross of $6.9 million (-25.7%) in 2,384 theaters (-305).  Total gross to date is $141.3 million.  Budget was $43 million.

#9 R.I.P.D. from Universal fell from #7 to #9 with a gross of $6.1 million (-52.2%) in 2,850 theaters (-2).  Total gross to date is $24.6 million.  Budget was $130 million.

#10 Fruitvale Station from Weinstein Company rose from #17 to #10 with a gross of $4.6 million (+520.7%) in 1,064 theaters (+1,030).  Total gross to date is $6.3 million.  Budget was unknown.

#11 The Way, Way Back from Fox Searchlight rose from #13 to #11 with a gross of $3.4 million (+56.6%) in 886 theaters (+582).  Total gross to date is $9.1 million.  Budget was unknown.

#12 Monsters University from Buena Vista fell from #10 to #12 with a gross of $2.9 million (-44.3%) in 1,470 theaters (-716).  Total gross to date is $255.5 million.  Budget was unknown.

 

The combined gross of the top 12 movies this weekend was $158 million.

Sources:
Box Office Mojo