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    Audience Appetite For “Hunger Games” Tops Box Office For 2nd Straight Weekend

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    In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

    "The Penguins of Madagascar" finishes in second place

    By Derrik J. Lang, Entertainment Writer

    LOS ANGELES (AP) --

    Moviegoers wanted another helping of "The Hunger Games."

    "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part One" ruled the Thanksgiving box office for a second weekend in a row with $56.9 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The total haul for the latest installment of the Lionsgate dystopian series starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen stands at $225.7 million domestically and $254.4 million internationally.

    "Penguins of Madagascar" opened in second place with a chilly $25.8 million. The animated spin-off centers on the penguin characters from DreamWorks Animation's "Madagascar" franchise. "Penguins" fared better overseas, where the film earned an additional $36 million.

    Disney's animated romp "Big Hero 6" and Paramount's space-time saga "Interstellar" respectively held onto the third and fourth positions with $18.7 million and $15.8 million in their fourth weekend at the box office. The domestic total for "Big Hero 6" has ballooned to $167.2 million, while filmmaker Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" is orbiting $147 million.

    The Warner Bros. comedy sequel "Horrible Bosses 2" with Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day reprising their roles from the original 2011 movie debuted in fifth place with $15.7 million.

    Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box office tracker Rentrak, noted the overall box office was down 21 percent from last year when "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "Frozen" dominated the box office.

    "It was a situation where there was no way the box office could live up to the strength of the marketplace a year ago at Thanksgiving," said Dergarabedian. "We had two unusually strong films at the top last year that completely knocked it out of the park."

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    Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, the latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

    1. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1," $56.9 million ($67 million International).

    2. "Penguins of Madagascar," $25.8 million ($36 million international).

    3. "Big Hero 6," $18.7 million ($4.8 million international).

    4. "Interstellar," $15.8 million ($44.4 million international).

    5. "Horrible Bosses 2," $15.7 million ($11.7 million international).

    6. "Dumb and Dumber To," $8.2 million ($4.5 million international).

    7. "The Theory of Everything," $5 million.

    8. "Gone Girl," $2.4 million ($10.5 million international).

    9. "Birdman," $1.8 million.

    10. "St. Vincent," $1.7 million.

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    Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to Rentrak:

    1. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1," $67 million.

    2. "Interstellar," $44.4 million.

    3. "Penguins of Madagascar," $36 million.

    4. "Horrible Bosses 2," $11.7 million.

    5. "Women Who Flirt," $11.5 million.

    6. "Paddington," $8.5 million.

    7. "The Best, The Lost," $8 million.

    8. "Fury," $7.9 million.

    9. "Rise of the Legend," $5.5 million.

    10. "Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods," $5 million.

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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