At the Movies

We talked in class about the current movie trend: safe, familiar movies that don't feature big stars and are likely to be inspired by familiar subjects such as children's books, TV shows or movie franchises. Look at the number one movie last weekend...a children's book!

Cost refers to the production budget, in millions. The Informant is a Matt Damon film but it has a very modest production budget. I don't know the reason why but I would bet Damon gets a pay bump if the movie performs to some expected level.

Go to: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/ for more info.

Last Wknd Screens Ttl Gross Cost

1	N	Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs	Sony	$30,304,648	-	3,119	-	$9,716	$30,304,648	$100	1
2	N	The Informant!	WB	$10,464,314	-	2,505	-	$4,177	$10,464,314	$22	1
3	1	Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself	LGF	$9,877,436	-57.9%	2,255	-	$4,380	$37,749,545	-	2
4	N	Love Happens	Uni.	$8,057,010	-	1,898	-	$4,245	$8,057,010	$18	1
5	N	Jennifer's Body	Fox	$6,868,397