Box Office Breakdown: Inception Steals Millions

As it turns out, people do still see live-action movies in theaters! Here’s a breakdown of the top five.

1. Inception: $60.4 million (new)

For an original film that runs for nearly two-and-a-half hours and doesn’t lend itself to selling lunchboxes or toys, a $60 million opening is anything but a disappointment. To wit: Inception Read More

Box Office Breakdown: A Despicable Summer Surprise

Wondering how to make a dent in the summer box office? Be animated, in 3D or — preferably — both. Here’s a breakdown of the top five.

1. Despicable Me: $60.1 million (new)

Break up Universal! After nearly two years of disasters (Funny People, Land of the Lost, Robin Hood, The Wolfman, MacGruber), the fledgling Read More