Karate Kid bows before Toy Story at box office
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June 22, 2010, Tuesday
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UNITED States movie fans have not outgrown the "Toy Story 3" gang.
The animated sequel about toys that come to life leaped to the No. 1 spot with a US$109 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
"Toy Story 3" became the third animated film to top US$100 million in the first weekend, joining "Shrek the Third" at US$121.6 million and "Shrek 2" at US$108 million. It was by far the best debut for a film from Disney's Pixar Animation, topping "The Incredibles" at US$70.5 million.
Reuniting voice stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the movie has Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and their toy pals facing their mortality, worried they will end up on the scrap heap now that their kid has grown up.
"Whether you're a kid or a parent, you always come to a fork in the road where you make the decision of what to do about your toys. Therein lies the appeal of the movie," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney.
That, and the fact that Woody, Buzz and the gang have become like family to "Toy Story" fans, he said.
"Toy Story 3" took over the No. 1 spot from Sony's "The Karate Kid," which pulled in US$29 million for a 10-day total of US$106.3 million.
The weekend's other new wide release, the Warner Bros action tale "Jonah Hex," bombed with just US$5.1 million. Adapted from the comic book series, "Jonah Hex" stars Josh Brolin as a disfigured 19th century bounty hunter tracking a villain who aims to unleash a doomsday weapon.
"Toy Story 3" took in an additional US$44.8 million overseas, giving it a worldwide total of US$153.8 million.
The movie has opened in such countries as Mexico, Argentina and China but will not debut in most major foreign markets until July and August.
The animated sequel about toys that come to life leaped to the No. 1 spot with a US$109 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
"Toy Story 3" became the third animated film to top US$100 million in the first weekend, joining "Shrek the Third" at US$121.6 million and "Shrek 2" at US$108 million. It was by far the best debut for a film from Disney's Pixar Animation, topping "The Incredibles" at US$70.5 million.
Reuniting voice stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the movie has Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and their toy pals facing their mortality, worried they will end up on the scrap heap now that their kid has grown up.
"Whether you're a kid or a parent, you always come to a fork in the road where you make the decision of what to do about your toys. Therein lies the appeal of the movie," said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney.
That, and the fact that Woody, Buzz and the gang have become like family to "Toy Story" fans, he said.
"Toy Story 3" took over the No. 1 spot from Sony's "The Karate Kid," which pulled in US$29 million for a 10-day total of US$106.3 million.
The weekend's other new wide release, the Warner Bros action tale "Jonah Hex," bombed with just US$5.1 million. Adapted from the comic book series, "Jonah Hex" stars Josh Brolin as a disfigured 19th century bounty hunter tracking a villain who aims to unleash a doomsday weapon.
"Toy Story 3" took in an additional US$44.8 million overseas, giving it a worldwide total of US$153.8 million.
The movie has opened in such countries as Mexico, Argentina and China but will not debut in most major foreign markets until July and August.
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