AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON is top film of 2015

by Lau Chee Nien / 31 Dec 2015

Singapore - AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON is the top earning film of 2015 with US$9,904,467 in the bank. Its S$13,844,860 gross in domestic dollars also slips the Marvel sequel into the no. 1 spot for highest grossing film of all time ahead of its predecessor, THE AVENGERS (S$13,635,176).

JURASSIC WORLD and FAST & FURIOUS 7, the year's second and third highest grossers with US$8,766,526 / S$12,489,845 and US$6,814,286 / S$9,179,593 respectively also crack the all-time list finding places at no. 4 and no. 9.

DADDY'S HOME leads new releases

31 Dec 2015

Singapore - DADDY'S HOME (PG13) leads the list of new releases that includes SUFFRAGETTE (PG13) and LIFE (M18).

Weekend sneaks include FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS (NC16), Thai horror GHOST SHIP (PG13) and Korean horror THE PRIESTS (NC16).

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IP MAN 3 beats THE FORCE for no. 1

28 Dec 2015

Singapore - IP MAN 3 叶问 3 (PG13) beats STARS WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS to claim the no. 1 spot over the final weekend of 2015.

Other debuts include ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP (PG) and CAROL (R21).

Once again, Box Office Mojo's ranking and numbers do not tally with those that cite Cinematograph Film Exhibitors Association as a source.

Here's what we know...

IP MAN 3 leads trio of new releases

24 Dec 2015

Singapore - IP MAN 3 叶问 3 (PG13) is likely to be the highest debut this week but STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS will probably retain the no. 1 spot for a second weekend.

Other debuts include ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP (PG) and CAROL (R21).

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS at no. 1

21 Dec 2015

Singapore - This week's Box Office Mojo looks highly suspect but this is what we know...

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (PG) conquer the no. 1 spot with premium formats that include 3D and IMAX 3D. The total gross is a reported US$2,579,893 from an unusually low number of screens (53) and an unusually high screen average (US$48,677).

A discrepancy appears likely as these numbers differ vastly from top openers like AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (US$3,561,440 /148 screens / US$24,064 screen average) and TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (US$4,171,943 / 150 screens / US$27,813 screen average).

THE FORCE AWAKENS this week!

17 Dec 2015

Singapore - How big will STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (PG) open this week?

Will it beat this year's top opener AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, which started with US$3,561,440 from 148 screens?

Or set a new record by crushing the biggest opening film of all time TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION, which kicked off with US$4,171,943 from 150 screens last year?

Also opening this week is Chris Evans' directorial debut BEFORE WE GO (PG13) and Korean romance comedy THE BEAUTY INSIDE (PG13).

PEANUTS rule the box office with weakest no. 1 debut of 2015

14 Dec 2015

Singapore - SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G) rules the box office but it's the weakest no. 1 debut of the year with just US$338,674 from 55 screens (including 3D).

Local flick MR. UNBELIEVABLE is the top screen average performer with US$6,669. The Ong Kuo Sin helmed comedy starring Golden Horse nominated actor Chan Tian Wen playing on 17 screens has taken in US$236,767 as of its second weekend.

Last week's reigning champ THE LAST DINOSAUR retreats one spot to no. 2. Total cume now stands at US$1,859,093.

Snoopy and Charlie Brown lead list of new releases

10 Dec 2015

Singapore - Good grief! They're using the elongated title SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G) for the local release opening this week in 2D and 3D.

Other debuts included family comedy LOVE THE COOPERS (PG13), crime thriller THE VANISHED MURDERER 消失的凶手 (PG13), horror comedy COOTIES (NC16), Hideo Nakata's GHOST THEATER (PG13) and Western cannibal horror BONE TOMAHAWK (R21).

THE GOOD DINOSAUR No. 1 for 2nd Week!

7 Dec 2015

THE GOOD DINOSAUR holds onto the no. 1 spot for a second weekend while Ron Howard's IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (PG13) is the highest debut at no. 2.

The Pixar animation grossed a further US$444,790 for a US$1,449,219 to date, while IN THE HEART OF THE SEA grossed US$283,350 from 48 screens (including IMAX and IMAX 3D) for a weak US$5,903 screen average.

MR. UNBELIEVABLE (PG), the latest domestic release makes a healthy debut at no. 5 with an estimated US$123,847 from 16 screens.

IN THE HEART OF SEA aims for no. 1 opening

3 Dec 2015

Singapore - Ron Howard's IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (PG13) opens this weekend with various premium formats including 3D and IMAX 3D.

Other new releases encompass the remake of POINT BREAK (NC16), dark Christmas-theme comedy KRAMPUS (PG13), thriller REGRESSION (NC16 Edited) and the latest local film MR. UNBELIEVABLE (PG) also opening on Thursday while Chinese romance comedy GO LALA GO 2 追婚日记 II (PG13) opens Friday.

THE GOOD DINOSAUR rules no. 1

30 Nov 2015

Singapore - THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) opens at no. 1 with US$767,740 from 69 screens including 3D in a competitive marketplace.

Hong Kong horror thriller KEEPER OF DARKNESS 痞子驱魔人 (NC16) grossed $121,765 from 12 screens for an average of US$10,147 - an encouraging figure for an Asian title.

Other debuts include monster pic VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (PG13) (US$172,088 / 31 screens), boxing drama CREED (PG13) (US$93,543 / 11 screens), the latest screen version of MACBETH (NC16) (US$19,158 / 3 screens), teen music drama JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS (PG) (US$9,311 / 8 screens) and the Korean-Chinese action comedy BAD GUYS ALWAYS DIE 坏蛋必须死 (PG13) (1 screen / figures not available).

New entrants aim to fight Katniss for No. 1

26 Nov 2015

Singapore - It's going to be a crowded weekend as a bunch of new releases try to dethrone the final Katniss pic.

Pixar's latest, THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) (also available in 3D) opens alongside monster pic VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (PG13), boxing drama CREED (PG13), teen music drama JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS (PG), horror thriller KEEPER OF DARKNESS 痞子驱魔人 (NC16), the latest screen version of
MACBETH (NC16) and the Korean-Chinese action comedy BAD GUYS ALWAYS DIE 坏蛋必须死 (PG13).

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HUNGER GAMES finale opens with US$1.4m

23 Nov 2015

Singapore - THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 (PG13) opens this week at number one with US$1,408,369 from 105 screens for a US$13,413 average. That's 16.67% lower than what PART 1 started with last year.

Other debuts include disaster drama THE 33 (PG) (US$38,083 / 8 screens); Japanese manga-theme teen drama BAKUMAN (PG) (US$17,177 / 8 screens) and Lance Armstrong drug expose THE PROGRAM (NC16) (US$6,842 / 2 screens).

Figures are not available for Japanese anime ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL - ARS NOVA CADENZA (PG) and concert film WE ARE PERFUME: WORLD TOUR 3RD DOCUMENT (PG) which played with limited sessions on Friday and Saturday.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 aims to take no. 1

19 Nov 2015

Singapore - THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 (PG13) opens this week aiming for the number one spot. All the last three Hunger Game films have debut US$1.3m with the second film CATCHING FIRE opening and grossing the highest. MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 started with US$1,690,008 and grossed US$3,772,995.

Other debuts include disaster drama THE 33 (PG); THE PROGRAM (NC16) based on the expose on Lance Armstrong; Japanese manga-theme teen drama BAKUMAN (PG) and Japanese anime ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL - ARS NOVA CADENZA (PG).

Concert film WE ARE PERFUME: WORLD TOUR 3RD DOCUMENT (PG) will also be playing in limited sessions on Friday and Saturday.

SPECTRE and OUR TIMES hold onto top spots

16 Nov 2015

Singapore - SPECTRE and the edited for PG13 rating OUR TIMES 我的少女时代 continue their grip on the top two spots over the past weekend, as newcomers try to find an audience in a blockbuster dominated marketplace.

SPECTRE drops a reasonable 53.1%, grossing another US$827,580 for a US$3,527,619 cume. That's 11.7% behind SKYFALL, which had grossed US$3,995,113 by its second weekend in 2012.

Before conversion from local currency, SPECTRE (S$5,020,860) is actually 2.58% ahead of SKYFALL (S$4,891,177) due to the stronger American dollar. 

SPECTRE to fend off LEGEND and other new releases

12 Nov 2015

Singapore - SPECTRE is expected to repeat at no. 1 this weekend.

New releases include crime thriller LEGEND (M18), horor comedy SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (M18) and Hong Kong romance RETURN OF THE CUCKOO 十月初五的月光 (PG) and sci-fi romance FLY ME TO VENUS 星语心愿之再爱 (PG).

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SPECTRE debuts at no. 1 with US$1.76m

9 Nov 2015

Singapore - Daniel Craig's fourth outing as Bond in SPECTRE (PG13) grabs the no. 1 spot with US$1,764,844 from 116 screens (including IMAX) for a US$15,214 average.  That's lower than SKYFALL's US$2,243,757 debut and US$26,711 average back in 2012 even after currency exchange rates are factored in.

Last weekend's reigning champ, the edited for a PG13 rating OUR TIMES 我的少女时代 has the lowest drop among holdovers, slipping 25.5% and grossing another US$412,673 for a cume of US$1,840,784. It has the weekend's highest screen average for a third consecutive week as its US$15,872 beats SPECTRE by a slim US$658.

007 aiming for no. 1

5 Nov 2015

Singapore - SPECTRE (PG13), the latest 007 outing (and apparently final one for Daniel Craig) will lead the list of newcomers this weekend (with premium sessions including IMAX).

Other debuts are friendship drama MISS YOU ALREADY (NC16); Thai teenage comedy MAY WHO? (PG13); period drama STONEWALL (R21 Edited); comedy ROCK THE KASBAH (NC16) and documentary THE DROP BOX (PG13).

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OUR TIMES celebrate with no. 1 ascend

2 Nov 2015

Singapore - The PG13 edited cut of OUR TIMES 我的少女时代 (a NC16 rated uncut version was passed but not released) moves up one notch to become the new no. 1 film over the weekend. It collected US$553,738 - a 19.3% increase over the last weekend (without adding more screens to the current 26) for a total tally of US$1,212,377 to date.

The last film to achieve the rare second weekend spike was LOST IN HONG KONG 港囧, which saw a 19.5% pickup with 3 additional screens (the Chinese comedy, which is still playing has grossed US$228,599 to date).

Other achievements:

GOOSEBUMPS aim for dominace over Halloween weekend

29 Oct 2015

Singapore - GOOSEBUMPS (PG), BURNT (NC16) and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION (NC16) lead the list of new releases over the Halloween weekend.

Also making their way into theatres: BREAKING THROUGH (PG), GOODBYE MR. LOSER 夏洛特烦恼 (PG13) and the limited releases BABY STEPS (R21), DATE A LIVE THE MOVIE: MAYURI JUDGEMENT (PG13) and concert film L'ARC~EN~CIEL LIVE 2015 - L'ARCASINO (PG13).

WITCH HUNTER and OUR TIMES rule box office

26 Oct 2015

Singapore - Fantasy flick THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (PG13) finished first over the weekend, grossing US$478,789 from 39 screens. But the top screen average earner is the edited PG13 cut of Taiwanese romance drama OUR TIMES 我的少女时代, which collected US$464,138 from 26 screens for a mighty US$17,852 average.

Robert Zemeckis' THE WALK (PG) performed poorly, picking up US$271,405 from 38 screens (including 3D and IMAX 3D) for a meek US$7,142 average. 

Also in limited release is ED SHEERAN: JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS THE CONCERT FILM (PG13).

THE WALK hopes for no. 1 peak

22 Oct 2015

Singapore - THE WALK (PG) leads a list of new releases that includes new Vin Diesel franchise hopeful THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (PG13), the Taiwanese hit romace drama OUR TIMES 我的少女时代 (PG13 Edited) and the premium priced ED SHEERAN: JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS THE CONCERT FILM (PG13).

THE MARTIAN is no. 1 for a 3rd weekend!

19 Oct 2015

Singapore - THE MARTIAN holds on to the number one spot for a third weekend with just US$385,948 as newcomers BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG13) and CRIMSON PEAK (NC16 Edited) occupy the next two positions.

BRIDGE OF SPIES edge out THE MARTIAN by a slim margin of US$111 for the week's top screen average performer, taking in US$316,213 from 34 screens for a US$9,300 screen average.

The edited NC16 rated cut of CRIMSON PEAK, which is also playing on IMAX starts with US$251,557 from 37 screens for a disappointing US$6,799 locations average.

CRIMSON PEAK and BRIDGE OF SPIES fight for no. 1

15 Oct 2015

Singapore - Guillermo Del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK (NC16 Edited) and Steven Spielberg's BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG13) lead the list of new releases this weekend, which include Thai romance comedy HEART ATTACK (PG13), Mandarin horror ARE YOU HERE? 碟仙碟仙 (NC16 Edited), horror thriller KNOCK KNOCK (R21), Japanese anime ATTACK ON TITAN 2: WINGS OF FREEDOM (NC16) and concert film SMTOWN THE STAGE (PG).

THE MARTIAN beats PAN to No. 1

12 Oct 2015

Singapore - Matt Damon in THE MARTIAN holds on to the number one spot for a second weekend as the new blockbuster contender PAN (PG) starring Hugh Jackman fails to steal the box office gold. Premium formats for both films include 3D.

PAN grossed US$548,958 from 52 screens with an average of US$10,557 - the highest amongst all films by a slim margin over THE MARTIAN's US$10,007.

Debuts within the top ten include thriller PAY THE GHOST (PG13) starring Nicolas Cage and Japanese crime drama HERO (PG).

PAN leads list of new releases

8 Oct 2015

Singapore - Fantasy film PAN (PG) leads the list of new releases with premium options including 3D.

Other new releases include the Nicolas Cage headlined thriller PAY THE GHOST (PG13), American box office hit drama STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (M18), drama BOULEVARD (R21) starring Robin Williams, Japanese crime action flick HERO (PG) and Japanese anime BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE (PG).

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THE MARTIAN lands in no. 1 spot

5 Oct 2015

Singapore - THE MARTIAN (PG13) easily topped the box office over the weekend with premium options including 3D. The tally comes up to US$928,422 from 70 screens.

Mandarin films SAVING MR. WU 解救吾先生 (PG13 Edited) and LOST IN HONG KONG 港囧 (NC16) managed debuts within the top ten while THE GREEN INFERNO (R21 Edited) and PAWN SACRIFICE (PG13) debut outside the top ten.

This week's figures are taken from Box Office Mojo, which has not been having regular updates for almost a year.

THE MARTIAN set for no. 1 landing

1 Oct 2015

Singapore - THE MARTIAN (PG13) is looking to land at the box office summit this weekend. Premium formats include 3D.

Other debuts include SAVING MR. WU 解救吾先生 (PG13 Edited), LOST IN HONG KONG 港囧 (NC16), PAWN SACRIFICE (PG13) and THE GREEN INFERNO (R21 Edited).

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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 beats EVEREST to box office summit?

28 Sep 2015

Singapore - The monsters and ghouls from HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (PG) beat disaster pic EVEREST (PG) to the number one spot. Or did it? Ranked the top film by the Cinematograph Film Exhibitors Association, the animated sequel grossed US$759,728 from 40 screens (including 3D) according to tracking site The Numbers. The same site reports that EVEREST grossed US$798,687 from 54 screens (including 3D and IMAX 3D). So how did it get ranked lower?

Until CFEA starts publishing official figures and making them publicly available, discrepancies like this will remain unresolved.

EVEREST sets off for a no. 1 ascend

24 Sep 2015

Singapore - EVEREST (PG) is set for a no. 1 debut this weekend. Premium formats include 3D and IMAX 3D.

Also opening - Animated sequel HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (PG), comedy THE INTERN (PG13) with Robert De Niro and  Anne Hathaway, WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS (M18) starring Zac Efron, Japanese survival horror ATTACK ON TITAN II: END OF THE WORLD (NC16) and Johnny To's OFFICE 华丽上班族 (PG).

ROGER WATERS THE WALL (NC16) will also have a one night only screening on 29 Sep featuring the full concert plus an 18min interview segment. A second screening with only the concert is schedule for 2 Oct.

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MAZE RUNNER: SCORCH TRIALS continue its no. 1 streak

21 Sep 2015

Singapore - The top two films remain unchanged as MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS retain its box office crown for a second weekend while INSIDE OUT spends its fourth weekend having not ranked any lower than no. 2.

SICARIO (NC16), the critically abuzzed drug cartel thriller starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro is the top debut of the week with US$170,865 from 28 screens, while the film with the highest screen average didn't even make the top ten: ASSASSINATION (NC16), the Korean blockbuster grossed US$16,792 from 2 screens for the weekend's highest average of US$8,396.

3688 to get a ticket to no. 1?

17 Sep 2015

Singapore - Will Royston Tan's 3688 想入非非 (PG) top the box office this weekend? In the absence of figures from last week (at the time of writing), it's hard to ascertain if it's chances are strong, or if MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS - which Fox reported to be their third biggest weekend gross of all time in this territory, will maintain its box office crown.

Other releases this week include action drama SICARIO (NC16), M. Night Shyamalan's THE VISIT (PG13), the Johnny Depp headlined BLACK MASS (M18 - Passed with Cuts), Korean box office smash ASSASSINATION (NC16), Mabel Cheung's A TALE OF THREE CITIES 三城记 (PG13), horror flick VISIONS (NC16) and Japanese anime LOVE LIVE! THE SCHOOL IDOL MOVIE (PG).

MAZE RUNNER leaves behind scorching trail to No. 1

14 Sep 2015

Singapore - MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS (PG) debuts at no. 1 and is reported to be Fox's 3rd biggest weekend gross in this territory, raking in an estimated US$1.64m including previews from 72 screens. The first instalment last year started with about US$1.4m from 57 screens, and concluded its run with a US$3.86m tally.

THE TRANSPORTER REFUELLED (NC16) which reboots the franchise kicks off with an estimated US$220K including previews (which is not too different from the US$263K start of THE TRANSPORTER 3 from 2009, which ended its run with US$468,808).

The third and final debut, Hou Hsian-Hisen's THE ASSASSIN 刺客聂隐娘 (PG) grossed around US$50,506 (S$71,000) from 9 prints over the first four days (Note: minute discrepancy for the gross in US$ due to different sources and exchange rates).

MAZE RUNNER 2 aiming to finish first over weekend

10 Sep 2015

Singapore - MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS (PG) is likely to be the new no. 1 movie this weekend.

Two other films are also being released: action reboot THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED (NC16) and Hou Hsiao-Hsien's THE ASSASSIN 刺客聂隐娘 (PG).

Horror flick VISIONS (NC16) will also sneak over the election day weekend.

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INSIDE OUT no. 1 for 2nd week!

7 Sep 2015

Singapore - INSIDE OUT holds onto no. 1 for a second weekend. The week's top debut is THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E (PG13), which grossed US$488,696 from 41 screens (including IMAX).

Also new in the top ten is Brit comedy ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING (NC16) and American indie ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL (PG13).

Other debuts include ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 落跑吧爱情(PG), MOLLY MOON AND THE INCREDIBLE BOOK OF HYPNOTISM (PG), UNDERCOVER DUET 猛龙特囧 (NC16) and THOMAS AND FRIENDS: SODOR'S LEGEND OF THE LOST TREASURE (G).

U.N.C.L.E. unlikely to unseat INSIDE OUT from No. 1

3 Sep 2015

Singapore - Pixar's INSIDE OUT is likely to repeat at no. 1 this weekend. Based on an estimate of Saturday's sessions, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (PG13) - the week's widest debut has 229 sessions (including IMAX), while the Pixar hit is booked for 414.

Other debuts include ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING (NC16) (105 sessions), ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE 落跑吧爱情 (PG) (48), ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL (PG13) (39), MOLLY MOON AND THE INCREDIBLE BOOK OF HYPNOTISM (PG) (31), UNDERCOVER DUET 猛龙特囧 (NC16) (21) and THOMAS AND FRIENDS: SODOR'S LEGEND OF THE LOST TREASURE (G) (6).

THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED (NC16) also sneaks this weekend.

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INSIDE OUT debuts at no. 1!

31 Aug 2015

Singapore - Pixar's newest animated film INSIDE OUT debuts at no. 1 spot (with limited sessions in 3D).

Other debuts include thriller NO ESCAPE (NC16), horror THE GALLOWS (NC16), documentary AMY (NC16), drama WOMAN IN GOLD (PG13) and Japanese anime NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE: LEGEND 2 - RACER (PG).

INSIDE OUT in position for no. 1 debut

27 Aug 2015

Singapore - INSIDE OUT (PG), the latest from Pixar looks set for a no. 1 opening this weekend.

Other debuts include the thriller NO ESCAPE (NC16), horror flick THE GALLOWS (NC16), drama WOMAN IN GOLD (PG13), documentary AMY (NC16) and Japanese anime NEW INITIAL D THE MOVIE: LEGEND 2 - RACER (PG).

HITMAN right on target at no. 1!

24 Aug 2015

Singapore - With scarcely any strong competition, the video-games based HITMAN: AGENT 47 easily captured the no. 1 spot.

Other debuts include horror sequel SINISTER 2 (NC16), local omnibus 7 LETTERS (PG), Ringo Lam's WILD CITY 迷城 (NC16), revenge thriller RETURN TO SENDER (M18) and Japanese anime ANATA WO ZUTTO AISHITERU (PG).

HITMAN: AGENT 47 comes to town

20 Aug 2015

Singapore - HITMAN: AGENT 47 (NC16), which was partially shot in the garden city will be the widest release this weekend, and a likely candidate for the top spot as there's hardly any strong competitors, holdovers or otherwise.

Last week's reigning champ, PIXELS is likely to slip into the runner-up spot.

After a few limited full house sessions at the Capitol Theater and the National Museum, the omnibus feature 7 LETTERS (PG) gets a theatrical release and is already performing strongly despite opening only on 9 screens. Advance sales have been nothing short of amazing.

Other debuts include horror sequel SINISTER 2 (NC16), Ringo Lam's thriller WILD CITY 迷城 (NC16), revenge thriller RETURN TO SENDER (M18) and Japanese anime ANATA WO ZUTTO AISHITERU (PG).

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PIXELS chomp its way to no. 1

17 Aug 2015

Singapore - PIXELS (PG) chomp its way to the top of the box office with US$735,734 from 49 screens (including IMAX 3D) and previews. It scores a so-so screen average of US$11,949.

ATTACK ON TITAN launches on 15 screens with two versions - an edited NC16-rated cut and a M18-rated uncut version. It's the first film to be released with dual ratings simultaneously. Its gross including previews from last weekend stands at US$367,539. Its weekend screen average is a mighty US$19,159 - the highest amongst all releases. Breakdowns according to ratings is not available. The M18-rated version is playing on 6 screens while the other 9 screens are playing the edited NC16 cut.

Will PIXELS eat its way to no. 1?

13 Aug 2015

Singapore - PIXELS (PG) will be the widest new release this weekend with premium formats that include IMAX 3D, 3D and D-Box. Look for it to debut at no. 1 despite negative reviews and challenges from holdovers MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROUGUE NATION and FANTASTIC FOUR.

Also new will be ATTACK ON TITAN - PART 1, the first ever movie to be released with dual ratings. The uncut M18 version, which is apparently about a minute longer, will screen alongside the edited NC16 version. The Japanese fantasy action flick will also be the first Asian film to be screened in the D-Box format at GV Bishan.

Other new releases include John Woo's conclusion to his epic period romance THE CROSSING II 太平轮：惊涛挚爱 (PG13), Hong Kong romance PARIS HOLIDAY 巴黎假期 (PG) and sci-fi horror HARBINGER DOWN (NC16).

ROGUE NATION keeps FANTASTIC FOUR from no. 1!

10 Aug 2015

Singapore - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION claims the no. 1 spot for a second weekend in a row, keeping FANTASTIC FOUR (PG) from scoring a home run during the National Day weekend.

The rebooted FANTASTIC FOUR is reported to have grossed US$1.36m from 62 screens from Thursday to Sunday. That's within range of last August's top debuts - TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES with US$1,449,438 from 77 screens (including sneaks), and the Scarlett Johansson sci-fi thriller LUCY with US$1,455,514 from 66 screens.

Due to a stronger American currency, FANTASTIC FOUR (S$1,882,893) actually performed marginally better than both those films despite playing on slightly less screens (S$1,814,247 for TURTLES and S$1,817,733 for LUCY).

FANTASTIC FOUR ready for no. 1 debut

6 Aug 2015

Singapore - Josh Trank's FANTASTIC FOUR (PG) reboot is poised to take the no. 1 spot over the National Day weekend.

Other releases include Dante Lam's TO THE FORE 破风 (PG13), the reboot/sequel comedy VACATION (M18), thriller THE GIFT (NC16) and British crime mystery MR. HOLMES (PG) starring Ian McKellen.

In addition, PIXELS (PG) and both an edited NC16 and a M18 uncut version of ATTACK ON TITAN will also sneak.

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MI5 debuts at no. 1 with US$1.88m!

3 Aug 2015

Singapore - The latest instalment of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (PG13) kicks off at no. 1 with premium sessions that include IMAX. It's reported by Deadline that the IMAX per screen average is U$48K.

Total gross is US$1,889,110 (S$2,593,370) from 100 screens - which places it as the fourth biggest July opening of all time in domestic dollars behind HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (S$3,681,280), THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (S$3,327,514) and DESPICABLE ME 2 (S$3,234,215 including sneaks). *

The previous MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL invaded cinemas in December 2011 and grossed US$1,677,761 (S$2,189,679) from 64 screens. While the latest IMF flick had a bigger opening, the last instalment actually had a higher screen average (US$26,215 / S$34,214 vs. US$18,891 / S$25,934).

Local historical drama 1965 (PG13) opens in third place while the only other new release MADAME BOVARY (M18) starts outside the Top 10. Figures are not available.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION poised for no. 1 debut

30 Jul 2015

Singapore - Tom Cruise's latest outing as Agent Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (PG13) is expected to take the no. 1 spot this weekend.

Other releases include Singapore historical drama 1965 (PG13) and drama MADAME BOVARY (M18).

New Indian films include Hindi thriller DRISHYAM (PG).

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ANT-MAN maintains position at no. 1

23 Jul 2015

Singapore - Marvel's ANT-MAN holds onto the top spot for a second weekend. It grossed another US$928,613 for a US$3,425,037 cume.

Meanwhile, newcomers fill up the rest of the top five with young adult drama PAPER TOWNS (PG13) debuting in the runner-up spot, followed by the China box office blockbuster hit MONSTER HUNT 捉妖记 (PG), boxing drama SOUTHPAW (NC16) starring Jake Gyllenhaal and horror thriller THE VATICAN TAPES (NC16).

MONSTER HUNT is also probably the top screen average performer with US$13,490. Its total cume from 14 screens is US$188,857.

ANT-MAN likely to repeat at no. 1 this weekend

23 Jul 2015

Singapore - Marvel's ANT-MAN is likely to spend a second weekend at no. 1 as none of the new comers appear to be strong contenders. A 50% drop would mean additional takings in the range of US$1m for Scott Lang and company.

Releases this week include action drama SOUTHPAW (NC16), youth flick PAPER TOWNS (PG13), Chinese box office sensation MONSTER HUNT 捉妖记 (PG), horror thriller THE VATICAN TAPES (NC16), Japanese anime DETECTIVE CONAN: THE SUNFLOWERS OF INFERNO (PG), Woody Allen's IRRATIONAL MAN (NC16), sci-fi horror EXTRATERRESTRIAL (M18) and the China remake of ONLY YOU 命中注定 (PG13) by Feng Xiaogang.

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Marvel's ANT-MAN debuts at no. 1 with US$2.01m!

20 Jul 2015

Singapore - Marvel's ANT-MAN (PG) debuts at the top of the box office with an astounding US$2,013,433 from 101 screens. Premium sessions include 3D and IMAX 3D. That's mightier than last year's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, which kicked off with US$1,785,046, and 2011's CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (US$1,691,249), but close to THE WOLVERINE which had first weekend sales of US$2,036,815 two year back.

ANT-MAN is also the 3rd highest July debut of all-time behind HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (US$3,020,290/S$3,681,280) and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (US$2,650,244/S$3,327,514) in domestic dollars (S$2,756,027).

Marvel's ANT-MAN aiming for no. 1 debut!

16 Jul 2015

Singapore - Marvel's ANT-MAN (PG) is likely to trounce all competition and take the no.1 spot this weekend. Going by numbers from a year ago, a debut in the range of US$1.2m-US$1.7m looks likely.

Other debuts this week include OUR SISTER MAMBO (PG) - the 2nd local title to be released this month; family drama MAX (PG); Abel Ferrara's WELCOME TO NEW YORK (rated R21 and edited); Derek Yee's I AM SOMEBODY 我是路人甲 (PG) and the documentary FOODIES (PG13).

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