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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 21, 2012

Page

12

Avengers sinks Battleship to keep No 1 at box office

The Avengers easily tops new releases and sinks Battleship to remain number one for a third straight weekend with 55.1 million domestic and 56 million overseas. Worldwide, the superhero film nears 1.2 billion, with 457.1 million domestic and 723.3 million international. Battleship opens second at 25.4 million domestically.

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Primetime TV film tops overseas gross with Neeson cast

The board game adaptation featuring Liam Neeson Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna has earned 226.8 million dollars abroad since April, lifting its global take to 252.1 million dollars. The director comments on opening performance and market appeal.

Liam Neeson Taylor Kitsch Rihanna

Avengers still tops weekend box office ahead of The Dictator

Universal chief Nikki Rocco says the market is a juggernaut but Avengers remains dominant. The Dictator debuts fourth with 17.4 million for the weekend and 54.8 million worldwide. Dark Shadows slips to fourth with 12.8 million while What to Expect When You're Expecting opens at five with 10.5 million. The Avengers surpasses 1.18 billion globally, ranking behind Avatar, Titanic, and Harry Potter 7 Part 2 on all time charts.

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Box Office Top Ten Earners This Frame

The Avengers leads with 55.1 million, followed by Battleship at 25.4 million and The Dictator at 174 thousand? Wait. The list shows varied grosses including Dark Shadows 12.8 million and What to Expect When You’re Expecting 10.5 million. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 3.3 million, The Hunger Games 3 million, Think Like a Man 27 million, The Lucky One 1.8 million, and The Pirates Band of Misfits 1.5 million.

Puzzles by Pappocom Spark Sudoku Challenge Grade

Tuesday's puzzle page presents Sudoku grids with digits 1 through 9 in each row column and 3 by 3 box. Readers are invited to complete the grid ensuring no repetition within any unit.

Pappocom

Mystery Word Puzzle Result Reveals Cover Up Clue

Last Saturday's puzzle answer points to a cover theme with hints scattered across area, backstage, beach, and various rooms. The list includes design terms, wardrobe items, and venue spaces suggesting a staged show or fashion display. Names of spaces and items hint at a concealed instruction or cover story.

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues List

A condensed crossword grid from a newspaper page lists Across and Down clues with numbers. It includes a theme of eras and names, such as Godzilla Raids Again setting and Gene Rayburn hosted program, plus standard wordplay clues like Phone and geography items. The reader is prompted to fill in the crossword grid based on concise clue prompts and cross checks.

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