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    “Star Trek Beyond” Debuts Atop Box Office With $59.6M

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    In this image provided by Paramount Pictures, Sofia Boutella, left, plays Jaylah and Simon Pegg plays Scotty in "Star Trek Beyond." (Kimberley French/Paramount Pictures via AP)

    By Sandy Cohen, Entertainment Writer

    LOS ANGELES (AP) --

    "Star Trek Beyond" has landed atop the weekend box office.

    Paramount's latest outing with the Starship Enterprise soared to $59.6 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, knocking Universal's "The Secret Life of Pets" from the No. 1 spot.

    "Pets" fell to second place, adding an additional $29.3 million to its stellar $260 million earnings over the past three weeks.

    "Star Trek Beyond" is the third film in the rebooted franchise that kicked off with J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek." This latest film opened $20 million behind that 2009 release, but experts say the returns are still promising for Paramount.

    "This is a solid enough debut to tell them there's still enough interest in 'Star Trek' to keep this franchise alive," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box-office tracker comScore.

    "Star Trek Beyond" opened in line with industry expectations, he said, despite the unexpected death last month of 27-year-old actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov.

    "The tragic passing of Anton Yelchin made it bittersweet for fans," Dergarabedian said. "I don't think that took away anything from the film. Fans can pay their respects to Yelchin by watching him on the screen."

    "The Secret Life of Pets" and "Ghostbusters" bested – or tied – the weekend's other new releases.

    Warner Bros.' low-budget horror "Lights Out" opened with $21.6 million – more than quadrupling its reported $5 million budget – to tie with "Ghostbusters" for third place.

    Fox's animated "Ice Age: Collision Course" debuted with $21 million. Fox Searchlight's "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie" opened outside the top 10 with $1.8 million.

    The documentary "Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party," from conservative political pundit Dinesh D'Souza, edged into the top 10 in its second week with $3.7 million.

    "That's pretty amazing," Dergarabedian said. "But it's obviously due to the timing with the Republican National Convention last week and the Democratic National Convention this week."

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

    1. "Star Trek Beyond," $59.6 million ($30 million international).

    2. "The Secret Life of Pets," $29.3 million ($10 million international).

    3. (tie) "Lights Out," $21.6 million ($8.3 million international).

    3. (tie) "Ghostbusters," $21.6 million ($10.5 million international).

    4. "Ice Age: Collision Course," $21 million ($30 million international).

    5. "Finding Dory," $7.2 million ($19.5 international).

    6. "The Legend of Tarzan," $6.4 million ($44.7 million international).

    7. "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," $4.4 million ($1 million international).

    8. "Kabali (Tamil & Telugu)," $4.1 million.

    9. "Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party," $3.7 million.

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

    1. "The Legend of Tarzan," $44.7 million.

    2. "Skiptrace," $40 million.

    3. (tie) "Star Trek Beyond," $30 million.

    3. (tie) "Ice Age: Collision Course," $30 million.

    1. "Train to Busan," $27.5 million.

    2. "Finding Dory," $19.5 million.

    3. "Independence Day: Resurgence," $12.2 million.

    4. "Now You See Me 2," $11.5 million.

    5. "The BFG," $11 million.

    6. "Ghostbusters," $10.5 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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