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'Alice in Wonderland' leads worldwide box office
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March 8, 2010, Monday
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WALT Disney Co.'s 3D update of "Alice in Wonderland" smashed multiple records during its first weekend at the North American box office, selling US$116.3 million in tickets, the company said yesterday.
It also earned US$94 million in more than 40 foreign countries, ending the 11-week reign of "Avatar" overseas. The early worldwide total stands at US$210.3 million, with the film yet to open in 40 percent of the international marketplace.
Disney said the better-than-expected opening in the United States and Canada set new records for a film released in both March and the first quarter.
It is also the best performance by a non-sequel, and established new benchmarks for a 3D and Imax Corp. big-screen title. Moreover, it is director Tim Burton's best debut, surpassing the US$68.5 million start for his 2001 remake of "Planet of the Apes."
Pundits had conservatively forecast an opening weekend above US$75 million for his bold reinvention of the Lewis Carroll classic. The last movie to reach that level was "Avatar," which opened at US$77 million in December on its way to world domination.
Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter, while Australian actress Mia Wasikowska plays Alice. Burton's girlfriend Helena, Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway round out the headliners as the Red Queen and White Queen, respectively.
Reviews were mixed, with critics more enthused by the movie's visual splendor than its narrative essence.
It also earned US$94 million in more than 40 foreign countries, ending the 11-week reign of "Avatar" overseas. The early worldwide total stands at US$210.3 million, with the film yet to open in 40 percent of the international marketplace.
Disney said the better-than-expected opening in the United States and Canada set new records for a film released in both March and the first quarter.
It is also the best performance by a non-sequel, and established new benchmarks for a 3D and Imax Corp. big-screen title. Moreover, it is director Tim Burton's best debut, surpassing the US$68.5 million start for his 2001 remake of "Planet of the Apes."
Pundits had conservatively forecast an opening weekend above US$75 million for his bold reinvention of the Lewis Carroll classic. The last movie to reach that level was "Avatar," which opened at US$77 million in December on its way to world domination.
Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter, while Australian actress Mia Wasikowska plays Alice. Burton's girlfriend Helena, Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway round out the headliners as the Red Queen and White Queen, respectively.
Reviews were mixed, with critics more enthused by the movie's visual splendor than its narrative essence.
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