Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $31,487,293Details
International Box Office $2,398,724Details
Worldwide Box Office $33,886,017
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $11,443,155 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $11,443,155
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,311,751 (35.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:92.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,421 opening theaters/2,421 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $47,274,784

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,904 $31,487,293
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,473 $2,398,724
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,054 $33,886,017

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 3rd, 2008 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: February 3rd, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material including teen drinking, sexuality, language and crude behavior.
Running Time: 86 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Love, Simon
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Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Musicians, Relationships Gone Wrong, Relationship Advice
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Screen Gems, Columbia Pictures, Mandate Pictures, Depth of Field
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 148 $6,420,474 Oct 10, 2008 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 191 $9,827,434 Oct 10, 2008 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 128 $7,185,038 Oct 10, 2008 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 128 $10,997,704 Oct 10, 2008 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,904 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,313 $47,274,784
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,338 $31,487,293
Top 2008 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 92 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 601-700) 612 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,490 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,473 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 401-500) 488 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,125 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 387 $31,487,293

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 3, 2008 3 $11,311,751   2,421 $4,672   $11,311,751 1
Oct 10, 2008 5 $6,420,474 -43% 2,421 $2,652   $20,730,708 2
Oct 17, 2008 8 $3,693,384 -42% 2,241 $1,648   $26,500,875 3
Oct 24, 2008 12 $2,022,406 -45% 1,571 $1,287   $29,544,861 4
Oct 31, 2008 18 $690,225 -66% 679 $1,017   $30,777,239 5
Nov 7, 2008 30 $234,349 -66% 216 $1,085   $31,286,789 6
Nov 14, 2008 36 $121,289 -48% 133 $912   $31,487,293 7

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 3, 2008 3 $4,401,015     2,421 $1,818   $4,401,015 1
Oct 4, 2008 3 $4,523,877 +3%   2,421 $1,869   $8,924,892 2
Oct 5, 2008 3 $2,386,859 -47%   2,421 $986   $11,311,751 3
Oct 6, 2008 3 $693,010 -71%   2,421 $286   $12,004,761 4
Oct 7, 2008 3 $730,565 +5%   2,421 $302   $12,735,326 5
Oct 8, 2008 3 $772,058 +6%   2,421 $319   $13,507,384 6
Oct 9, 2008 3 $802,850 +4%   2,421 $332   $14,310,234 7
Oct 10, 2008 5 $2,194,890 +173% -50% 2,421 $907   $16,505,124 8
Oct 11, 2008 5 $2,616,939 +19% -42% 2,421 $1,081   $19,122,063 9
Oct 12, 2008 5 $1,608,645 -39% -33% 2,421 $664   $20,730,708 10
Oct 13, 2008 5 $764,564 -52% +10% 2,421 $316   $21,495,272 11
Oct 14, 2008 6 $442,175 -42% -39% 2,421 $183   $21,937,447 12
Oct 15, 2008 6 $405,882 -8% -47% 2,421 $168   $22,343,329 13
Oct 16, 2008 6 $464,162 +14% -42% 2,421 $192   $22,807,491 14
Oct 17, 2008 9 $1,291,818 +178% -41% 2,241 $576   $24,099,309 15
Oct 18, 2008 8 $1,596,840 +24% -39% 2,241 $713   $25,696,149 16
Oct 19, 2008 9 $804,726 -50% -50% 2,241 $359   $26,500,875 17
Oct 20, 2008 9 $238,029 -70% -69% 2,241 $106   $26,738,904 18
Oct 21, 2008 10 $272,630 +15% -38% 2,241 $122   $27,011,534 19
Oct 22, 2008 10 $249,521 -8% -39% 2,241 $111   $27,261,055 20
Oct 23, 2008 10 $261,400 +5% -44% 2,241 $117   $27,522,455 21
Oct 24, 2008 12 $706,073 +170% -45% 2,241 $315   $28,228,528 22
Oct 25, 2008 12 $864,969 +23% -46% 2,241 $386   $29,093,497 23
Oct 26, 2008 13 $451,364 -48% -44% 2,241 $201   $29,544,861 24
Oct 27, 2008 13 $129,243 -71% -46% 2,241 $58   $29,674,104 25
Oct 28, 2008 13 $149,065 +15% -45% 2,241 $67   $29,823,169 26
Oct 29, 2008 13 $132,937 -11% -47% 2,241 $59   $29,956,106 27
Oct 30, 2008 13 $130,908 -2% -50% 2,241 $58   $30,087,014 28
Oct 31, 2008 19 $106,330 -19% -85% 679 $157   $30,193,344 29
Nov 1, 2008 16 $371,937 +250% -57% 679 $548   $30,565,281 30
Nov 2, 2008 17 $211,958 -43% -53% 679 $312   $30,777,239 31
Nov 3, 2008 17 $73,059 -66% -43% 679 $108   $30,850,298 32
Nov 4, 2008 18 $72,502 -1% -51% 679 $107   $30,922,800 33
Nov 5, 2008 - $60,634 -16% -54% 679 $89   $30,983,434 34
Nov 6, 2008 - $69,006 +14% -47% 679 $102   $31,052,440 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 3, 2008 3 $14,310,234   2,421 $5,911   $14,310,234 1
Oct 10, 2008 5 $8,497,257 -41% 2,421 $3,510   $22,807,491 2
Oct 17, 2008 9 $4,714,964 -45% 2,241 $2,104   $27,522,455 3
Oct 24, 2008 12 $2,564,559 -46% 1,571 $1,632   $30,087,014 4
Oct 31, 2008 17 $965,426 -62% 679 $1,422   $31,052,440 5
Nov 7, 2008 31 $313,564 -68% 216 $1,452   $31,366,004 6
Nov 14, 2008 38 $121,289 -61% 133 $912   $31,487,293 7

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,473 $2,398,724
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,515 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,244 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,047 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,444 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,160 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,647 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 461 $2,398,724

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,054 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,337 $33,886,017
Top 2008 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 135 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 789 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,072 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 800 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,345 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 453 $33,886,017

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Feb 8, 20097218,988 218,988$3,720,606$3,720,6061
Feb 15, 20091298,357-55% 317,345$1,671,085$5,391,6912
Feb 22, 20092450,979-48% 368,324$866,133$6,257,8243

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Michael Cera Nicholas "Nick" O'Leary
Kat Dennings Norah Silverberg

Supporting Cast

Aaron Yoo Thom
Rafi Gavron Dev
Ari Graynor Caroline
Alexis Dziena Tris
Zachary Booth Gary
Jay Baruchel Tal
John Cho Hype Man
Andy Samberg Homeless Guy
Seth Meyers Drunk Guy in Yugo
Eddie Kaye Thomas Jesus

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Peter Sollett Director
Lorene Scafaria Screenwriter

DVD Sales - No Escape for Competition

February 23rd, 2009

There were a huge number of new releases this week, and they occupied the top four spots on this week's sales chart. The new number one was Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa, which was released later in the week than the rest of the releases. Over the weekend it sold 1.68 million units and $27.10 million, plus an additional 89,000 units and $2.76 million from the two-pack. More...

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February 23rd, 2009

Lakeview Terrace repeated on top of the rental chart this week, despite there being four new releases trying to cram into the top five. This week it was a close race as it earned just over 10% more than the second place Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa. More...

DVD Releases for February 3, 2009 - Part III

February 3rd, 2009

Wow. That was... Due to technical difficulties, late deliveries, and some misfiled DVDs, this week's list is a little later than normal (but it's still Tuesday, so it's not technically late). It is also a lot larger than normal with a record number of Spotlight reviews (23 in all, or 30 if you count individual movies). There are also some very high quality releases including Zack and Miri Make a Porno on either DVD or Blu-ray. However, given the subject matter of that film, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. The best release of the week is, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on DVD or Blu-ray, but especially Blu-ray, which is worth the upgrade. That film is the DVD Pick of the Week. With a record number of spotlight reviews, it goes without saying that the list had to be split up this week, with the first part found here, while the second part can be found here. (First time I had to separate the list into three parts.) More...

DVD Releases for February 3, 2009 - Part II

February 3rd, 2009

Wow. That was... Due to technical difficulties, late deliveries, and some misfiled DVDs, this week's list is a little later than normal (but it's still Tuesday, so it's not technically late). It is also a lot larger than normal with a record number of Spotlight reviews (23 in all, or 30 if you count individual movies). There are also some very high quality releases including Zack and Miri Make a Porno on either DVD or Blu-ray. However, given the subject matter of that film, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. The best release of the week is, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on DVD or Blu-ray, but especially on Blu-ray, which is worth the upgrade. That film is the DVD Pick of the Week. With a record number of spotlight reviews, it goes without saying that the list had to be split up this week, with the first part found here, while the third part can be found here. (First time I had to separate the list into three parts.) More...

DVD Releases for February 3, 2009 - Part I

February 3rd, 2009

Wow. That was... Due to technical difficulties, late deliveries, and some misfiled DVDs, this week's list is a little later than normal (but it's still Tuesday, so it's not technically late). It is also a lot larger than normal with a record number of Spotlight reviews (23 in all, or 30 if you count individual movies). There are also some very high quality releases including Zack and Miri Make a Porno on either DVD or Blu-ray. However, given the subject matter of that film, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. The best release of the week is, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on DVD or Blu-ray, but especially the Blu-ray, which is worth the upgrade. That film is the DVD Pick of the Week. With a record number of spotlight reviews, it goes without saying that the list had to be split up this week, with the second part found here, while the third part can be found here. (First time I had to separate the list into three parts.) More...

Most New Releases Turn Out to be Dogs

October 13th, 2008

With four wide releases this past weekend, I knew not all of them would be hits, but I also didn't expect all of them to be misses. Perhaps that's not entirely fair, and given the production budgets involved, not all films flopped at the box office, but enough did that overall box office receipts dropped 10% to $102 million. Compared to the same week last year, that still represents an increase, albeit by less than 3%, which is more or less in line with ticket price inflation. Year-to-date, 2008 and 2007 have both brought in $7.38 billion, but 2008 has had the edge the past few weeks and could retake the lead this upcoming weekend. More...

Contest - Infinite Prizes - Winning Announcement

October 8th, 2008

The winners of our Infinite Prizes contest were determined and they are... More...

Doggoneit!

October 7th, 2008

Of the eight films that opened or expanded on Friday, only two were able to do some serious business, while most were lucky if they topped the Mendoza line by earning more than $2,000 per theater. It was just a disaster, in many ways. That said, it was still the first weekend in October and the overall box office was up 13% from last weekend to $113 million. More importantly, it was 35% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2008 closed the gap with 2007. 2008 is just a little below and 2007 a little above $7.25 billion. By this time next week, 2008 could retake the lead, at least in terms of raw dollars. More...

Movie Website Reviews for Weekend of October 3, 2008

October 5th, 2008

A busy week for new releases with more than a dozen sites here, but most were just average. The best of this week's selection was the Official Site for Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, which has enough of the basics, extras, and style to stand out. More...

Weekend Estimates: Beverly Hills Chihuahua Scores Healthy Win

October 5th, 2008

Beverly Hills Chihuahua rose above a very crowded field of openers to claim the box office crown, according to studio estimates released on Sunday. The movie scored Disney's biggest opening weekend in October with an estimated $29 million. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist also performed well with a $12 million debut in 2,421 theaters. That's a great return for a movie with a budget reported at $13 million. The other strong performer was Appaloosa, which expanded to 1,045 theaters and pulled in $5.015 million for an impressive 5th place. The rest of the wide openers didn't fare so well, although a couple of limited releases impressed... More...

Tight Competition Likely to Squeeze out Most Films

October 3rd, 2008

If you thought last weekend was too busy, this weekend is worse with eight films opening or expanding wide, or at least wide-ish. However, only one film is opening at saturation level (3,000 or more theaters) and one other is opening truly wide (2,000 or more theaters). After those two films, the rest of the new releases will be forced to fight over the table scraps. More...

2008 Preview: October

October 1st, 2008

September ends, and for that we are all very grateful. However, while we are entering the final push for 2008 at the box office, things don't look too rosy for the upcoming month. First of all, there are way too many films opening, including eight that are opening or expanding on the first weekend. Of those two, maybe three will thrive. Most will sink without being noticed, which could negatively affect the overall box office going forward. On the other hand, there are a few films opening this month that could be players come Awards Season, which is just around the corner. Perhaps this will help a few mid-level hits rise above the crowd. More...

Contest - Infinite Prizes

September 26th, 2008

Usually when it comes to the box office prediction contest, we choose the obvious number one film for the upcoming weekend. Other times we choose the film that is opening the widest. Other times, like this week, we choose a film that is related to some of the prizes, which makes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist this week's target film. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a set of postcards featuring Kat Dennings, as well as Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole on DVD, and NCIS - The Fifth Season on DVD. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win a set of postcards featuring Kat Dennings and Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole on DVD, as well as Harold on DVD. Finally, one additional entrant will be chosen and they will win the final copy of Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole on DVD. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

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  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Box Office
  4. International
  5. Video Sales
  6. Full Financials
  7. Cast & Crew
  8. Trailer

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$11,311,751 (35.9% of total gross)
Legs:2.78 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:92.9% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,421 opening theaters/2,421 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $47,274,784

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,904 $31,487,293
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,473 $2,398,724
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,054 $33,886,017

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 3rd, 2008 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: February 3rd, 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic material including teen drinking, sexuality, language and crude behavior.
Running Time: 86 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Love, Simon
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Musicians, Relationships Gone Wrong, Relationship Advice
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Screen Gems, Columbia Pictures, Mandate Pictures, Depth of Field
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date		Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 148 $6,420,474 Oct 10, 2008 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 191 $9,827,434 Oct 10, 2008 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) 128 $7,185,038 Oct 10, 2008 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) 128 $10,997,704 Oct 10, 2008 10

Leading Cast

Michael Cera Nicholas "Nick" O'Leary
Kat Dennings Norah Silverberg

Supporting Cast

Aaron Yoo Thom
Rafi Gavron Dev
Ari Graynor Caroline
Alexis Dziena Tris
Zachary Booth Gary
Jay Baruchel Tal
John Cho Hype Man
Andy Samberg Homeless Guy
Seth Meyers Drunk Guy in Yugo
Eddie Kaye Thomas Jesus

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Peter Sollett Director
Lorene Scafaria Screenwriter

DVD Sales - No Escape for Competition

February 23rd, 2009

There were a huge number of new releases this week, and they occupied the top four spots on this week's sales chart. The new number one was Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa, which was released later in the week than the rest of the releases. Over the weekend it sold 1.68 million units and $27.10 million, plus an additional 89,000 units and $2.76 million from the two-pack. More...

DVD Rentals - Lake has Lingering View on top of Rental Chart

February 23rd, 2009

Lakeview Terrace repeated on top of the rental chart this week, despite there being four new releases trying to cram into the top five. This week it was a close race as it earned just over 10% more than the second place Madagascar 2 - Escape to Africa. More...

DVD Releases for February 3, 2009 - Part III

February 3rd, 2009

Wow. That was... Due to technical difficulties, late deliveries, and some misfiled DVDs, this week's list is a little later than normal (but it's still Tuesday, so it's not technically late). It is also a lot larger than normal with a record number of Spotlight reviews (23 in all, or 30 if you count individual movies). There are also some very high quality releases including Zack and Miri Make a Porno on either DVD or Blu-ray. However, given the subject matter of that film, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. The best release of the week is, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on DVD or Blu-ray, but especially Blu-ray, which is worth the upgrade. That film is the DVD Pick of the Week. With a record number of spotlight reviews, it goes without saying that the list had to be split up this week, with the first part found here, while the second part can be found here. (First time I had to separate the list into three parts.) More...

DVD Releases for February 3, 2009 - Part II

February 3rd, 2009

Wow. That was... Due to technical difficulties, late deliveries, and some misfiled DVDs, this week's list is a little later than normal (but it's still Tuesday, so it's not technically late). It is also a lot larger than normal with a record number of Spotlight reviews (23 in all, or 30 if you count individual movies). There are also some very high quality releases including Zack and Miri Make a Porno on either DVD or Blu-ray. However, given the subject matter of that film, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. The best release of the week is, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on DVD or Blu-ray, but especially on Blu-ray, which is worth the upgrade. That film is the DVD Pick of the Week. With a record number of spotlight reviews, it goes without saying that the list had to be split up this week, with the first part found here, while the third part can be found here. (First time I had to separate the list into three parts.) More...

DVD Releases for February 3, 2009 - Part I

February 3rd, 2009

Wow. That was... Due to technical difficulties, late deliveries, and some misfiled DVDs, this week's list is a little later than normal (but it's still Tuesday, so it's not technically late). It is also a lot larger than normal with a record number of Spotlight reviews (23 in all, or 30 if you count individual movies). There are also some very high quality releases including Zack and Miri Make a Porno on either DVD or Blu-ray. However, given the subject matter of that film, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. The best release of the week is, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist on DVD or Blu-ray, but especially the Blu-ray, which is worth the upgrade. That film is the DVD Pick of the Week. With a record number of spotlight reviews, it goes without saying that the list had to be split up this week, with the second part found here, while the third part can be found here. (First time I had to separate the list into three parts.) More...

Most New Releases Turn Out to be Dogs

October 13th, 2008

With four wide releases this past weekend, I knew not all of them would be hits, but I also didn't expect all of them to be misses. Perhaps that's not entirely fair, and given the production budgets involved, not all films flopped at the box office, but enough did that overall box office receipts dropped 10% to $102 million. Compared to the same week last year, that still represents an increase, albeit by less than 3%, which is more or less in line with ticket price inflation. Year-to-date, 2008 and 2007 have both brought in $7.38 billion, but 2008 has had the edge the past few weeks and could retake the lead this upcoming weekend. More...

Contest - Infinite Prizes - Winning Announcement

October 8th, 2008

The winners of our Infinite Prizes contest were determined and they are... More...

Doggoneit!

October 7th, 2008

Of the eight films that opened or expanded on Friday, only two were able to do some serious business, while most were lucky if they topped the Mendoza line by earning more than $2,000 per theater. It was just a disaster, in many ways. That said, it was still the first weekend in October and the overall box office was up 13% from last weekend to $113 million. More importantly, it was 35% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2008 closed the gap with 2007. 2008 is just a little below and 2007 a little above $7.25 billion. By this time next week, 2008 could retake the lead, at least in terms of raw dollars. More...

Movie Website Reviews for Weekend of October 3, 2008

October 5th, 2008

A busy week for new releases with more than a dozen sites here, but most were just average. The best of this week's selection was the Official Site for Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, which has enough of the basics, extras, and style to stand out. More...

Weekend Estimates: Beverly Hills Chihuahua Scores Healthy Win

October 5th, 2008

Beverly Hills Chihuahua rose above a very crowded field of openers to claim the box office crown, according to studio estimates released on Sunday. The movie scored Disney's biggest opening weekend in October with an estimated $29 million. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist also performed well with a $12 million debut in 2,421 theaters. That's a great return for a movie with a budget reported at $13 million. The other strong performer was Appaloosa, which expanded to 1,045 theaters and pulled in $5.015 million for an impressive 5th place. The rest of the wide openers didn't fare so well, although a couple of limited releases impressed... More...

Tight Competition Likely to Squeeze out Most Films

October 3rd, 2008

If you thought last weekend was too busy, this weekend is worse with eight films opening or expanding wide, or at least wide-ish. However, only one film is opening at saturation level (3,000 or more theaters) and one other is opening truly wide (2,000 or more theaters). After those two films, the rest of the new releases will be forced to fight over the table scraps. More...

2008 Preview: October

October 1st, 2008

September ends, and for that we are all very grateful. However, while we are entering the final push for 2008 at the box office, things don't look too rosy for the upcoming month. First of all, there are way too many films opening, including eight that are opening or expanding on the first weekend. Of those two, maybe three will thrive. Most will sink without being noticed, which could negatively affect the overall box office going forward. On the other hand, there are a few films opening this month that could be players come Awards Season, which is just around the corner. Perhaps this will help a few mid-level hits rise above the crowd. More...

Contest - Infinite Prizes

September 26th, 2008

Usually when it comes to the box office prediction contest, we choose the obvious number one film for the upcoming weekend. Other times we choose the film that is opening the widest. Other times, like this week, we choose a film that is related to some of the prizes, which makes Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist this week's target film. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a set of postcards featuring Kat Dennings, as well as Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole on DVD, and NCIS - The Fifth Season on DVD. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will also win a set of postcards featuring Kat Dennings and Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole on DVD, as well as Harold on DVD. Finally, one additional entrant will be chosen and they will win the final copy of Brian Regan - The Epitome of Hyperbole on DVD. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay! More...

Cast Updates - August 28, 2008

August 28th, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for City of Ember, Flash of Genius, Toy Story 3, and more! More...

Cast Updates - August 23, 2008

August 23rd, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Extract, Gnomeo and Juliet, My Life in Ruins, and more! More...

Cast Updates - August 7, 2008

August 7th, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Edge of Darkness, Inglorious Bastards, Rachel Getting Married, and more! More...

Cast Updates - January 31, 2008

January 31st, 2008

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Duplicity, G.I. Joe, Public Enemies, and more! More...

New Movie US Release Dates - November 18, 2007

November 18th, 2007

This week's round of new movie release information contains release dates for Eagle Eye, Dragon Ball Z, Angels & Demons and more! More...

Cast Updates - November 15, 2007

November 15th, 2007

This week's round of new casting information contains updates for Cirque du Freak, Max Payne, Star Trek XI, and more! More...

New Movie Announcements, Stars and Directors - November 13, 2007

November 13th, 2007

This week another number of upcoming movies, new stars and directors have been added to our archive! More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,904 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,313 $47,274,784
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,338 $31,487,293
Top 2008 Movies at the Domestic Box Office 92 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 601-700) 612 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,490 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,473 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 401-500) 488 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,125 $31,487,293
All Time Domestic Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 387 $31,487,293

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 3, 2008 3 $11,311,751   2,421 $4,672   $11,311,751 1
Oct 10, 2008 5 $6,420,474 -43% 2,421 $2,652   $20,730,708 2
Oct 17, 2008 8 $3,693,384 -42% 2,241 $1,648   $26,500,875 3
Oct 24, 2008 12 $2,022,406 -45% 1,571 $1,287   $29,544,861 4
Oct 31, 2008 18 $690,225 -66% 679 $1,017   $30,777,239 5
Nov 7, 2008 30 $234,349 -66% 216 $1,085   $31,286,789 6
Nov 14, 2008 36 $121,289 -48% 133 $912   $31,487,293 7

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Oct 3, 2008 3 $4,401,015     2,421 $1,818   $4,401,015 1
Oct 4, 2008 3 $4,523,877 +3%   2,421 $1,869   $8,924,892 2
Oct 5, 2008 3 $2,386,859 -47%   2,421 $986   $11,311,751 3
Oct 6, 2008 3 $693,010 -71%   2,421 $286   $12,004,761 4
Oct 7, 2008 3 $730,565 +5%   2,421 $302   $12,735,326 5
Oct 8, 2008 3 $772,058 +6%   2,421 $319   $13,507,384 6
Oct 9, 2008 3 $802,850 +4%   2,421 $332   $14,310,234 7
Oct 10, 2008 5 $2,194,890 +173% -50% 2,421 $907   $16,505,124 8
Oct 11, 2008 5 $2,616,939 +19% -42% 2,421 $1,081   $19,122,063 9
Oct 12, 2008 5 $1,608,645 -39% -33% 2,421 $664   $20,730,708 10
Oct 13, 2008 5 $764,564 -52% +10% 2,421 $316   $21,495,272 11
Oct 14, 2008 6 $442,175 -42% -39% 2,421 $183   $21,937,447 12
Oct 15, 2008 6 $405,882 -8% -47% 2,421 $168   $22,343,329 13
Oct 16, 2008 6 $464,162 +14% -42% 2,421 $192   $22,807,491 14
Oct 17, 2008 9 $1,291,818 +178% -41% 2,241 $576   $24,099,309 15
Oct 18, 2008 8 $1,596,840 +24% -39% 2,241 $713   $25,696,149 16
Oct 19, 2008 9 $804,726 -50% -50% 2,241 $359   $26,500,875 17
Oct 20, 2008 9 $238,029 -70% -69% 2,241 $106   $26,738,904 18
Oct 21, 2008 10 $272,630 +15% -38% 2,241 $122   $27,011,534 19
Oct 22, 2008 10 $249,521 -8% -39% 2,241 $111   $27,261,055 20
Oct 23, 2008 10 $261,400 +5% -44% 2,241 $117   $27,522,455 21
Oct 24, 2008 12 $706,073 +170% -45% 2,241 $315   $28,228,528 22
Oct 25, 2008 12 $864,969 +23% -46% 2,241 $386   $29,093,497 23
Oct 26, 2008 13 $451,364 -48% -44% 2,241 $201   $29,544,861 24
Oct 27, 2008 13 $129,243 -71% -46% 2,241 $58   $29,674,104 25
Oct 28, 2008 13 $149,065 +15% -45% 2,241 $67   $29,823,169 26
Oct 29, 2008 13 $132,937 -11% -47% 2,241 $59   $29,956,106 27
Oct 30, 2008 13 $130,908 -2% -50% 2,241 $58   $30,087,014 28
Oct 31, 2008 19 $106,330 -19% -85% 679 $157   $30,193,344 29
Nov 1, 2008 16 $371,937 +250% -57% 679 $548   $30,565,281 30
Nov 2, 2008 17 $211,958 -43% -53% 679 $312   $30,777,239 31
Nov 3, 2008 17 $73,059 -66% -43% 679 $108   $30,850,298 32
Nov 4, 2008 18 $72,502 -1% -51% 679 $107   $30,922,800 33
Nov 5, 2008 - $60,634 -16% -54% 679 $89   $30,983,434 34
Nov 6, 2008 - $69,006 +14% -47% 679 $102   $31,052,440 35

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 3, 2008 3 $14,310,234   2,421 $5,911   $14,310,234 1
Oct 10, 2008 5 $8,497,257 -41% 2,421 $3,510   $22,807,491 2
Oct 17, 2008 9 $4,714,964 -45% 2,241 $2,104   $27,522,455 3
Oct 24, 2008 12 $2,564,559 -46% 1,571 $1,632   $30,087,014 4
Oct 31, 2008 17 $965,426 -62% 679 $1,422   $31,052,440 5
Nov 7, 2008 31 $313,564 -68% 216 $1,452   $31,366,004 6
Nov 14, 2008 38 $121,289 -61% 133 $912   $31,487,293 7

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,473 $2,398,724
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,515 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,244 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,047 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,444 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,160 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,647 $2,398,724
All Time International Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 461 $2,398,724

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,054 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,301-3,400) 3,337 $33,886,017
Top 2008 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 135 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 789 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,472 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,072 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 800 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG-13 Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,345 $33,886,017
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 453 $33,886,017

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week		% ChangeTotal
Units		Spending
this
Week		Total
Spending		Weeks
in
Release
Feb 8, 20097218,988 218,988$3,720,606$3,720,6061
Feb 15, 20091298,357-55% 317,345$1,671,085$5,391,6912
Feb 22, 20092450,979-48% 368,324$866,133$6,257,8243

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