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[The Dad Fisherman]

Hmmm, that puts it at.....Dare I say.....Number 9

All Time Worldwide Opening Records at the Box Office

Originally Posted by PRBuzz

‘Avatar’ blasts off with $232 million worldwide

The film fell short of the record for December debuts of $77.2 million set two years ago by Will Smith's "I Am Legend." But it did break the record for a film opening in 3-D, previously held by last summer's "Up" with $68.1 million.

James Cameron launched his science-fiction epic "Avatar" into a safe orbit as the costly film soared to No. 1 with $73 million domestically and $159.2 million overseas, for a $232.2 million worldwide total.

With that big a start, distributor 20th Century Fox was quick to proclaim it made a good investment with the estimated $400 million spent to make and market the film, which is Cameron's first narrative feature since 1997's "Titanic," the king of modern blockbusters.

"Absolutely. No question," said Chris Aronson, head of distribution for the studio, which reported stellar reaction in exit polls from audiences after seeing "Avatar." "The word of mouth is something that I don't know I've ever seen in this business before."

[MarshCappa]

Wow! I'd say it wasn't a bomb for sure! Can you imagine what it would have done without a major snow storm on the east coast on it's opening weekend?

[Saltheart]

[QUOTE=The Dad Fisherman;733646]Hmmm, that puts it at.....Dare I say.....Number 9

Oh , does that win a plug??

Outside however the bet goes , The biggest all time December opening was 77 million for Legend with Will Smith. Avatar at 73 million was just 4 million behind and it premiered during a blizzard. I got to figure It would have been maybe 90 million in any kind of near normal weather.

The stuff I have read are pretty black and white. People loved it or hated it with about 85% thumbs up.

Most of my movies come from Redbox now. $1.00. Can't beat that. Problem is the predicted blockbusters don't hit the system until sometimes a year or more later.

After seeing the stats , I think I'll see Legend also. I had no idea it was such a big hit.

[Rappin Mikey]

Actually "Legend" was a fairy tale type movie with Tom Cruise, unicorns, the son of satan, goblins, and stuff.

"Fire, Fire, burning higher, making music like a choir".

"I am Legend " had Will Smith.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

Actually "Legend" was a fairy tale type movie with Tom Cruise, unicorns, the son of satan, goblins, and stuff.

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and dont forget the little hottie that was also in Ferris Buellers Day off, what ever happened to her?

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Rappin Mikey

Actually "Legend" was a fairy tale type movie with Tom Cruise, unicorns, the son of satan, goblins, and stuff.

"Fire, Fire, burning higher, making music like a choir".

"I am Legend " had Will Smith.

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best part of LEGEND was when will Smith's character Keel hauled that mofo creepy outta that warehouse by dumping a car off the bridge..... now that's the way to catch a seal

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Hmmm, that puts it at.....Dare I say.....Number 9

All Time Worldwide Opening Records at the Box Office

Another interesting note, from the looks of that list Avatar is one of two non-sequels on the top 10 and highest rank of the two.

So TDF, I'm just wondering, what's your favorite color?

[MarshCappa]

This might get a little more interesting now with the interpretation of the revenues.

[BigFish]

Reports have the weekend sales at 73 million....not top 10!

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Reports have the weekend sales at 73 million....not top 10!

Due to the falling value of the dollar, this movie was actually supposed to be at 8
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