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Australian Box Office Report: Deadpool slaughters records at home and around the world

Well how about that Fox? I’m guessing the big wigs wished they did this years ago but better late than never. Marvel’s most unadulterated superhero, Deadpool, has made a mockery out of box office records everywhere. As I like to do with big openings, I’m going to hit you all with some numbers. First off…

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2016 Spanish Film Festival opens up with film sequel for Spanish Affair 2

Following last year, the festival will be showcasing the film sequel of Spanish Affair 2 as this year’s opener. In the opening night of the film and party, audiences will find out why director Emilio Martínez Lázaro and stars Clara Lago and Dani Rovira have teamed together in making the sequel. It’s anticipated that it will make audiences…

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Australian Box Office Report: Dirty Grandpa proves it isn’t a one trick pony

It happened again. Despite negative reviews and a ridiculous premise, Dirty Grandpa has remained on top in its second week, earning AU$1.4 million. The comedy has kept The Revenant to second place, the Oscar nominee being the only other film over AU$1 million this week. Zoolander 2 had a pre-release, opening on 125 screens. The…

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Australian Box Office Report: Dirty Grandpa outgrosses blockbusters

Well that was unexpected. Even though the contenders here have all been out for multiple weeks, I don’t think anyone saw the Zac Efron/ Robert Deniro comedy Dirty Grandpa beating out a pile of big films for top spot.

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Australian Box Office Report: Tarantino’s eighth hits number one

It had its limited release in 70mm and now The Hateful Eight has entered the box office arena and what a first week it enjoyed. After its official opening, Quentin Tarantino’s 8th film has shot to number one with an opening AU$2.4 million, just edging out The Revenant which made AU$2.2 million. Following on from…

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Australian Box Office Report: The Revenant‘s award praise helps it beat out Star Wars

While Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ time in the sun isn’t exactly over, it has been relegated to second spot this week as awards season pushes The Revenant over the line. Earning a cool AU$3.6 million in its second week here, The Revenant was able to take advantage of Star Wars’ earlier opening as the…

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Australian Box Office Report: Close to being toppled, Star Wars remains on top

If you’ve been regularly visiting the site – in lieu of Box Office Reports over the holiday period – we’ve kept you up to date with Star Wars: The Force Awakens destroying every record imaginable. And not much has changed. It still sits on top here in Australia, this week earning a cool AU$4.9 million…

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Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are coming to Australia in February to promote Ride Along 2

Ice Cube will be returning to Australia after coming down here with his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr, last year to promote Straight Outta Compton. However, this time the legendary rapper will be accompanied by comedian Kevin Hart, his co-star for the forthcoming Ride Along 2. Arriving on February 8th, Cube and Hart will be doing…

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Australian Box Office Report: Hunger Games has another week on top as Star Wars looms

Let’s face it. The box office is about to crumble as the release of a certain space opera draws ever closer. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 isn’t discouraged however, earning another impressive AU$2.8 million in its third week on top. It has now made over half a million dollars worldwide as it draws…

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New international trailer and poster released for Zoolander 2

Long time no Z. The anticipation for Zoolander 2 is still at fever pitch, thanks the very first trailer released the other week. Now, the sequel to one of the most quotable (and hilarious) comedies of all time has an official international trailer, showcasing even more footage and giving us a closer look at Penelope…

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Australian Box Office Report: Hunger Games edges out Bond once again

For the second week straight, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 leads the charge against its blockbuster brethren Spectre. Despite earning US$100 million less in its second week, Hunger Games still sits on top both here and in The States. It made AU$5.2 million and kept the new Bond film to AU$3.4 million. Not…

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Australian Box Office Report: Hunger Games steals top spot from 007

I guess it was just bad timing on Spectre’s part. Kept to a solitary week at the top of the box office, Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 opened with AU$9.8 million last week, leaving the new Bond film with a comparatively small AU$5.4 million. Despite falling short of Spectre’s stellar opening in Australia by $2…

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Justin Bieber dies and Mugatu returns in the first official trailer for Zoolander 2

Some terrible madman is going around killing the world’s most beautiful people, including Usher and Justin Bieber, in Zoolander 2, forcing them to leave the world one last selfie with Derek Zoolander’s (Ben Stiller) signature look, Blue Steel. Such is life in the Zoolander universe as we once again take a close look at the…

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Watch The New Trailer For Now You See Me 2

The illusionists known as The Four Horsemen are back for their second act in Now You See Me 2. Original cast members such as Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco are all returning, with the addition of Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Radcliffe. After the first installment Now You See Me in 2013, featuring magic…

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Australian Box Office Report: Bond shakes the box office, stirs up AU$11.3 million

In news that surprises absolutely nobody, Spectre, the 24th James Bond film has effortlessly shot to top spot both here and in The States. Helmed by Sam Mendes and once again starring Daniel Craig as the suave agent 007, Spectre made AU$11.3 million down under and with that I’d like to throw some facts at…

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Watch the trailer for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2!

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, the follow-up to the first installment of the romantic comedy will be on screens early 2016. Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongside the cast of favourites, including John Corbett and John Stamos. The film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters…

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Ridiculously Good Looking Selfie Poster Released for Zoolander 2

You read that right, the folks behind Zoolander 2 have just released a new poster to whet our appetites for the upcoming sequel. Check it out here. In case you missed it, here’s the teaser trailer for the film… ZOOLANDER 2 will be in cinemas FEBRUARY 11, 2016 ———- This content has recently been ported from…

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Australian Box Office Report: The Dressmaker keeps The Martian at second spot once again

For the second week running, an Australian drama about a seamstress has relegated a Hollywood blockbuster to number 2 at the box office. The Dressmaker starring Kate Winslet pulled in another impressive AU$3 million last week as it does its best numbers in Australia. The Martian is still the only real contender at this point having…

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Australian Box Office Report: The Dressmaker Puts An End To The Martian‘s Reign

After four weeks on top of the box office The Martian has finally been dethroned by The Dressmaker, which is great news as Australian films continue to contribute to an already stellar year. Starring Kate Winslet and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, the adaptation of the novel of the same name made AU$3.1 million while The…

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New action packed teaser released for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

The final film in what has been one of the most epic film franchises of the past few years is almost upon us. Part 2 of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will be in cinemas in less than a month and to celebrate Lionsgate has released a new TV spot with an even closer look at…

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Australian Box Office Report: The Martian finds its home at top spot

The Martian is still rolling despite a handful of new entries at the box office last week. Pulling in another cool $3.1 million, The Martian is well on its way to becoming Ridley Scott’s most successful film. Sitting on US$143 million in the USA, it sits behind Hannibal (US$165 million) and Gladiator (US$187 million). It…

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Australian Box Office Report: Scott & Damon put light years between their competitors

The Martian has settled in nicely at top spot, earning a cool $4.5 million last week. The space flick is currently sitting on a $232 million worldwide gross but it still has some catching up to do to beat Gravity, its space brethren released in October of 2013. Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway have…

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Australian Box Office Report: The Martian finds revenue on Mars!

Surely NASA and Fox are in cahoots here. First the earth shattering announcement that they have found water on Mars and now The Martian, Ridley Scott’s newest has done some amazing numbers in the box office. I’m probably a nut, but conspiracy theories aside, Mars is getting all the spotlight lately as the space drama…

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Australian Box Office Report: Everest sticks around at the peak

Despite a couple of debuts and perfectly timed family films, Everest has stemmed the tide and held onto top spot. The adventure flick made $2.2 million in its second week in Australia and $13 million in The US. It sits on a comfortable worldwide gross of $98 million – an achievement due to its relatively limited…

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Australian Box Office Report: Everest skips the climb and debuts at number 1

While nowhere near the numbers that Furious 7 and Jurassic World drew in, Universal’s impeccable year continues with Everest debuting at number one in Australia. earning itself $3.2 million over the weekend, Also in its first week in The U.S, it made a solid $7.2 million.

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Australian Box Office Report: Maze Runner finds its way to the top in its opening week

Straight Outta Compton’s time at the top was short lived after Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials opening last week, but the N.W.A biopic is still going strong. Indeed, The sequel to last years Maze Runner has fared slightly better in Australia in its opening weekend. It made $3.5 million, just beating out its predecessor which…

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Australian Box Office Report: Straight Outta Compton is Straight Outta Competition

It’s been a slow few weeks at the box office. Despite a slew of new releases, none have really made a huge impact and its been 6 weeks since anything has broken $4 million. Enter Straight Outta Compton, F. Gary Gray’s highly anticipated biopic on prolific hip-hop group N.W.A.. The Hip-Hop drama had a $60 million opening…

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Japanese Film Festival 2015 returns to Art Gallery of NSW

Japanese Film Festival Classics program returns to 2015 with an array of the best Japanese films selected from the works of renowned filmmaker, Kon Ichikawa. This tribute highlights Ichikawa significance in moulding the style of 20th Century Japanese films. All screenings are free and are to be held in the Domain Theatre, featuring a total…

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Australian Box Office Report: Southpaw and Vacation duke it out for #1

A couple of new films have changed the box office landscape this week but the two from last week are back at it again, fighting for top spot. Southpaw has usurped number 1, earning $1.3 million last week. Although it is only in its second week in Australia (as opposed to its 7th in The States)…

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Australian Box Office Report: Inside Out makes a dash for the top in its 4th week

Despite the introduction of dinosaurs, time travelling cyborgs and male strippers, one adorable and very resonant animated film has weathered the storm and secured top spot over the weekend. In its 4th week since opening, Inside Out has been rewarded for its consistency and rose (deservedly so) to the the top of the box office…

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