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Asian superheroes come to rescue of region's film industry
Asian filmmakers who have watched in envy as US superheroes have won billions at the international box office are determined not to let Hollywood have everything its own way.
Nations:India South Korea Philippines Japan Malaysia Activities:2008 Pusan International Film Festival Source:(AFP)
2008-10-09
'Lakeview Terrace' earns top box office take
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Dark thriller "Lakeview Terrace," starring Samuel L. Jackson as a cop who torments his neighbors, topped the North American box office over the weekend, preliminary numbers showed Sunday.
People:Tyler Perry Dane Cook Kate Hudson Ben Stiller Samuel L. Jackson John Cusack Source:(AFP)
2008-09-22
Coen brothers light up US box office with 'Burn' comedy
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Coen brothers conquered the weekend box office in the United States and Canada with their farcical "Burn After Reading" only six months after winning an Oscar for a much darker film, industry figures showed Monday.
Nations:Thailand Canada People:Tyler Perry Tilda Swinton Frances McDormand Ben Stiller John Malkovich Don Cheadle
2008-09-16
'Burn After Reading' is No.1 at the box office
LOS ANGELES - Joel and Ethan Coen scored their biggest opener to date by raking in $19.4 million in ticket sales for "Burn After Reading" and helping end a seven-week attendance slide at theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
People:Tyler Perry John Malkovich Annette Bening Nicolas Cage Al Pacino George Clooney
2008-09-14
'Burn' blazes to top of North American box office
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - "Burn After Reading", the newest dark comedy by sibling directors Ethan and Joel Coen, was the top weekend movie draw in the United States and Canada, preliminary industry figures showed Sunday.
Nations:Thailand Canada People:Ben Stiller Don Cheadle Nicolas Cage Al Pacino George Clooney Meg Ryan Source:(AFP)
2008-09-14
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