KIXS FM 108 » hop http://kixs.com The Country Leader Sat, 18 May 2013 21:41:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 'Rio' Repeats at Weekend Box Office http://kixs.com/%e2%80%98rio%e2%80%99-repeats-at-weekend-box-office/ http://kixs.com/%e2%80%98rio%e2%80%99-repeats-at-weekend-box-office/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:00:22 +0000 Amory Gritta http://kixs.com/?p=3313 It was another high-flying weekend at the box office for 'Rio.'

The kids' animated movie, featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg, took the number one spot for the second weekend in a row, earning an impressive $28.6 million on over 3,800 screens. Since its release last weekend, the movie has grossed $81.3 million and counting.

]]> http://kixs.com/%e2%80%98rio%e2%80%99-repeats-at-weekend-box-office/feed/ 0 Jon Sciulli, Getty Images 'Rio' Flies High at Weekend Box Office http://kixs.com/%e2%80%98rio%e2%80%99-flies-high-at-weekend-box-office/ http://kixs.com/%e2%80%98rio%e2%80%99-flies-high-at-weekend-box-office/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:00:22 +0000 Amory Gritta http://kixs.com/?p=3109 Once again, an animated movie found itself ruling the weekend box office.

In this case, it was 'Rio.' The high-flying kids' movie, which features the voice talent of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg and more, pulled in an estimated $40 million, making it the year's best opening thus far.

Coming in at a distant second was the much-anticipated 'Scream 4,' which opened with an underwhelming $19.3 million. That number is especially disappointing, considering 'Scream 3' grossed $34.7 million in its opening weekend 11 years ago.

]]> http://kixs.com/%e2%80%98rio%e2%80%99-flies-high-at-weekend-box-office/feed/ 0 John Sciulli, Getty Images Hop On Out And See What's Playing http://kixs.com/hop-on-out-and-see-whats-playing/ http://kixs.com/hop-on-out-and-see-whats-playing/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:38:49 +0000 Joe Bob http://kixs.com/?p=2971 It's getting very close to that time of year; the time of year when we get deluged with new movies. From May until August, on any given day or night, we will be able to see the latest (not necessarily the greatest) films available. It seems as if it starts earlier every year. It appears to me it's already started this year.

]]> http://kixs.com/hop-on-out-and-see-whats-playing/feed/ 0 Getty Images Box Office Report: Russell Brand Beats Russell Brand http://kixs.com/box-office-report-russell-brand-beats-russell-brand/ http://kixs.com/box-office-report-russell-brand-beats-russell-brand/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:17 +0000 Amory Gritta http://kixs.com/?p=2907 The weekend box office brought good news and bad news for comedian Russell Brand.

The good news: Brand's live-action/animated comedy 'Hop' took the top spot for the second weekend in a row, with $21.7 million. That marks a 42 percent drop from last weekend, bringing the film's grand total to $68.2 million thus far.

Unfortunately, Brand's other movie, 'Arthur,' a remake of the Oscar-winning '80s comedy starring Dudley Moore, underperformed with audiences, bringing in just $12.6 million. The movie, which also stars Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner and Helen Mirren, suffered from poor reviews that likely killed its word of mouth.

]]> http://kixs.com/box-office-report-russell-brand-beats-russell-brand/feed/ 0 Kevin Winter, Getty Images Box Office: 'Hop' Leaps to Top Spot http://kixs.com/box-office-%e2%80%98hop%e2%80%99-leaps-to-top-spot/ http://kixs.com/box-office-%e2%80%98hop%e2%80%99-leaps-to-top-spot/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:30:08 +0000 Amory Gritta http://kixs.com/?p=2553 Easter came a bit early at the movies this weekend, thanks to the live-action/animated movie 'Hop'.

The film, which features the voice talent of comedian Russell Brand, vastly exceeded expectations at the box office with an impressive $38.2 million, marking the highest weekend debut of the year.

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