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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 2012

Page

8

Lorax Tops Box Office With 39.1 Million Weekend

Universal Pictures The Lorax led the weekend box office with 39.1 million, keeping the film No 1 for a second straight frame and boosting its domestic 10 day total to 122 million. John Carter opened second with 30.6 million amid weak reviews and high production costs, while overseas markets already yielded 70.6 million for a 101.2 million worldwide start.

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Global box office lags as big films debut over $200 million

Industry notes primetime TV business growth but flags that total revenue worldwide trails the high profile debuts of modern blockbusters, each surpassing $200 million. Executives say they remain encouraged by audience reception and the potential for positive word of mouth to bolster performance.

Box office notes mix of openings and reissues

Box office roundup shows PIX earning 11.6 million to land at No. 3, lifting domestic total to 40.1 million. Silent House opens at 4 with 7 million. A Thousand Words flops at 6 with 6.4 million, marred by Rotten Tomatoes critics. John Carter, starring Taylor Kitsch, draws mixed turnout with a 25 percent lift from Friday to Saturday and 41 percent under-25 viewership.

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Box Office Top Grossers Seuss Lorax Leads Weekend

The Lorax tops the box office with 39.1 million dollars, followed by John Carter at 30.6 million. Project X earns 11.6 million, Silent House 7.01 million, and Act of Valor 7 million in nationwide box office totals.

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Puzzles by Pappocom Sudoku Rules

Answers in Tuesday's paper puzzles by Pappocom. Every grid uses digits 1 through 9 with no repeats in rows columns or 3 by 3 boxes.

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Autumn Flower Festival and Garden Sale at Central

The event features plant varieties, bulbs, seeds, and garden items across themes of spring bloom and festive displays. Central Hills hosts the outdoor festival with parades, garden tours, and a Saint David symbol emphasis.

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

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