Day the Earth Stood Still Leads Weekend Box Office Debut
Keanu Reeves sci fi remake tops the weekend with 31 million dollars in the U.S. and 39 million overseas for a 70 million global start. Four Christmases lurks in second at 13.3 million, while other openings include Doubt, Gran Torino, The Reader, and Che in limited runs as Oscar season qualifiers.
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Weekend Box Office Estimates Report
Estimated U S and Canadian theater ticket sales for Friday through Sunday from Media By Numbers LLC show The Day the Earth Stood Still leading with 31 million dollars, followed by Four Christmases at 13.3 million and Twilight at 8 million. Other titles include Bolt Madagascar and Transporter 3 with lower earnings.
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Obama merchandise flies off shelves in Washington unions
In Union Station stores and near the Capitol Hill area Obama themed items surge in sales. Vendors report high demand for T shirts mugs and novelty items with Obama s likeness. Some prices vary with political memorabilia and a sense of historical significance boosts purchases for fans and visitors alike.
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Leno decision signals networks retreat from 9 p.m. dramas
NBC plans a Jay Leno weeknight show signaling a shift as CBS and ABC hold back from scripted dramas at 9 p.m. Nielsen data show no 9 p.m. program in the top 10, while 8 p.m. remains strong with hits like Grey’s Anatomy and CSI. CBS defends 10 p.m. shows. ABC struggles at 9. Cable nets gain drama presence, appealing to younger viewers.
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