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    “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Continues Box Office Dominance

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    This image released by Lucasfilm Ltd. shows Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in a scene from, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." (Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd. via AP)

    By Sandy Cohen, Entertainment Writer

    LOS ANGELES (AP) --

    It was an intergalactic holiday at movie theaters as "Rogue One" blasted past a spate of new releases to hold onto the top spot at the weekend box office.

    The "Star Wars" story added another $96 million to its coffers over the four-day holiday period, according to studio estimates Monday.

    That left the weekend's many new releases in a race for second place. The animated animal musical "Sing" claimed that spot, debuting to $56 million. The Jennifer Lawrence-Chris Pratt space tale "Passengers" opened in third place with $23.1 million, followed by the R-rated comedy "Why Him?" with $16.7 million. The video-game adaptation "Assassin's Creed" debuted in fifth place with $15 million.

    "Star Wars" also dominated the holiday box office last year with "The Force Awakens."

    "Mid-December is kind of a magic time to release a big franchise film," said Paul Dergarabedian sr. media analyst for box office tracker comScore, noting that the top-grossing films of all time, "Avatar" and "Titanic," also opened in mid-December.

    Half a dozen other films either opened or expanded over the holiday weekend. Denzel Washington's adaptation of August Wilson's "Fences" expanded on Sunday, earning $11.37 million over the four-day weekend, good for sixth place.

    While still in limited release, the celebrated musical "La La Land" opened in 534 additional theaters and finished the weekend in eighth place.

    Also opening over the long holiday weekend: Pedro Almodovar's "Julieta," Martin Scorsese's "Silence," J.A. Bayona's dark fantasy "A Monster Calls," Ben Affleck's "Live By Night" and the NASA drama "Hidden Figures."

    "There were so many cinematic presents under the Christmas tree, it was hard to keep track," Dergarabedian said.

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

    1. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," $96.1 million ($47.1 million international).

    2. "Sing," $56.1 million ($27 million international).

    3. "Passengers," $23.1 million.

    4. "Why Him?" $16.7 million ($2.2 million international).

    5. "Assassin's Creed," $15 million ($13.3 million international).

    6. "Fences," $11.4 million.

    7. "Moana," $10.4 million ($14.9 million international).

    8. "La La Land," $9.7 million ($4.3 million international).

    9. "Office Christmas Party," $7.3 million ($3 million international).

    10. "Collateral Beauty," $7.1 million ($3.6 million international).

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

    1. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," $47.1 million.

    2. "See You Tomorrow," $37.9 million.

    3. "Railroad Tigers," $29 million.

    4. "Sing," $27 million.

    5. "Dangal," $26.3 million.

    6. "The Great Wall," $26 million.

    7. "Master," $18.1 million.

    8. "Moana," $14.9 million.

    9. "Assassin's Creed," $13.3 million.

    10. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," $8 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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