2011年5月7日星期六

"Thor" set for early, storming to the box office (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - foreigners ticketing of the field "thor" finally lands in North American theatres on Friday, hoping to spawn another franchise of superhero Marvel Studios.

According to a pre-release of the industry, "Thor" - which has already reported 125 million overseas - has a powerful shot to sell approximately $ 60 million in tickets in its first three days of the output to the United States and the Canada.

It is at the same level as the openings of Marvel "X - Men" (54 million dollars in 2000) and "Fantastic Four" (56 million dollars, 2005), but far from those for "Iron Man" (99 million dollars, 2008) and the Spider-Man ($115 million)(, 2002).

Also open Friday to mark the official start of the season of summer box office are two comedies marriage on the theme: "something borrowed" and "Jumping the broom." Launch of a limited series is drama of high - profile indie of Jodie Foster "the beaver", starring Mel Gibson.

"Thor", featuring Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder, should be helped by strong criticism. The film is followed better among men of all ages, while the interest among younger women has significantly picked up last week. Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins also head poster of the film, which marks the first big budget version performed by Kenneth Branagh.

"thor" and the weekend field last "Fast five" are to a promising start in summer after a long recession box national office.

Observers expect "Fast five" to important Affairs, in its second weekend Box-Office as much as $ 35 million to $ 40 million. It is open to $ 86 million last weekend.

The ranking may be reversed at the international level, with "Fast five", moving in pole position after the addition of 30 markets. On Wednesday, "Fast five" jumped the $ 200 million mark worldwide with a total of $ 103.2 million and a gross domestic foreign 100.3 million.

Warner Bros. ' "something borrowed" and "Jump the broom of the Screen Gems" are seeking to serve as counterprogramming "thor" and enjoy mother's day Sunday. Monitoring shows "something borrowed" opening in the range of 10 to 12 million, while that "Jump the broom" should hit $ 10 million.

"something borrowed" stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson and John Krasinski. Casting together "Jump the broom" includes Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Mike Epps.

"The Beaver" opens in 22 cinemas in the top 10 markets in advance his first international at the Cannes Film Festival this month. The story revolves around transformation of man by the use of a puppet. Foster stars alongside Gibson, his long time pal. It was supposed to open last year, but its release was delayed after Gibson trained in the controversy over a series of recordings on magnetic tape made by his former girlfriend.

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