Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever!
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Several source have reported that Hollywood has had its biggest summer blockbuster weekend ever, smashing records previously thought unbreakable. These recordbreakers have been in part been caused by the Transformers Movie.
Earlier this week it was announced by UPI that for the first time in movie history, that four Hollywood movies were breaking the $300 million mark in domestic sales at the same time! "Spider-Man 3" - $336.4 million; "Shrek the Third," - $321 million; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," - $307.6 million; and "Transformers - "$303.7 million
Today Reuters has gone as far as to reporting on their site that Hollywood Studio's are looking at a $4 billion summer record at U.S. and Canadian box offices after this past weekend, citing that movies, including Transformers, had beaten all expectations.
Another overseas record was also broken over the weekend as The Hollywood Reporter points out in their article that an unprecedented six movies grossed over $10 million dollars at the box office at the same time in a single weekend!
"The Simpsons Movie" - $22.3 million, "The Borne Ultimatum" - $22 million, "Ratatouille," - $16.4 million; "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," - $15.6 million; "Transformers," - $10.7 million; and "Rush Hour 3," - $10.6 million.
Earlier this week it was announced by UPI that for the first time in movie history, that four Hollywood movies were breaking the $300 million mark in domestic sales at the same time! "Spider-Man 3" - $336.4 million; "Shrek the Third," - $321 million; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," - $307.6 million; and "Transformers - "$303.7 million
Today Reuters has gone as far as to reporting on their site that Hollywood Studio's are looking at a $4 billion summer record at U.S. and Canadian box offices after this past weekend, citing that movies, including Transformers, had beaten all expectations.
Another overseas record was also broken over the weekend as The Hollywood Reporter points out in their article that an unprecedented six movies grossed over $10 million dollars at the box office at the same time in a single weekend!
"The Simpsons Movie" - $22.3 million, "The Borne Ultimatum" - $22 million, "Ratatouille," - $16.4 million; "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," - $15.6 million; "Transformers," - $10.7 million; and "Rush Hour 3," - $10.6 million.
Credit(s): www.upi.com, www.reuters.com, www.hollywoodreporter.com
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Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296821)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by Liege Evilmus on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:24pm CDT
This makes me happy!
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296824)
Posted by i_amtrunks on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:25pm CDT
Posted by i_amtrunks on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:25pm CDT
Transformers has made just under $27 million in Australia alone, and that puts it firmly in the top 40 films (in Australia) of all time.
Not bad for a middle of winter release, that only had a week in a school holiday period.
Not bad for a middle of winter release, that only had a week in a school holiday period.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296827)
Posted by Obsidian_Prime on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:26pm CDT
Posted by Obsidian_Prime on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:26pm CDT
That means the sequels will have a bigger budget. 
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296834)
Posted by Raymond T. on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:29pm CDT
Posted by Raymond T. on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:29pm CDT
I'm happy that this makes you happy!Liege Evilmus wrote:This makes me happy!
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296840)
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:31pm CDT
So it's true? The seasons really do switch? I've never been south of the equator.
Where is Harry Potter? I thought it would've done better! But yay for Transformers and Spiderman!
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:31pm CDT
i_amtrunks wrote:Transformers has made just under $27 million in Australia alone, and that puts it firmly in the top 40 films (in Australia) of all time.
Not bad for a middle of winter release, that only had a week in a school holiday period.
So it's true? The seasons really do switch? I've never been south of the equator.
Where is Harry Potter? I thought it would've done better! But yay for Transformers and Spiderman!
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296845)
Posted by Night Raid on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by Night Raid on August 20th, 2007 @ 8:32pm CDT
YAY!
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296912)
Posted by Burn on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:09pm CDT
Please tell me you're kidding ...
Posted by Burn on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:09pm CDT
Moonbase2 wrote:So it's true? The seasons really do switch? I've never been south of the equator.
Please tell me you're kidding ...
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296951)
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:30pm CDT
I had heard that before, but for all the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel I watch, I've never heard it discussed at length. I know more about Neptune than Australia.
And credit my idiocy to the American education system.
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:30pm CDT
Burn wrote:Moonbase2 wrote:So it's true? The seasons really do switch? I've never been south of the equator.
Please tell me you're kidding ...
I had heard that before, but for all the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel I watch, I've never heard it discussed at length. I know more about Neptune than Australia.
And credit my idiocy to the American education system.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296979)
Posted by Tigertrack on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:44pm CDT
Don't blame the American education system because you can't remember third grade science!!! 
Awesome.
Awesome.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (296991)
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:49pm CDT
Maybe I just retain information on countries I actually care about! Or planets, for that matter...
I know a lot of useless information, and I did know that....or at least heard about it...and now I know. And knowing is half the battle.
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:49pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Don't blame the American education system because you can't remember third grade science!!!
Awesome.
Maybe I just retain information on countries I actually care about!
Or planets, for that matter...
I know a lot of useless information, and I did know that....or at least heard about it...and now I know. And knowing is half the battle.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297004)
Posted by First-Aid on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:58pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on August 20th, 2007 @ 9:58pm CDT
No way in HELL there's not a sequel now
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297006)
Posted by Autobot032 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:01pm CDT
No need to crack on him. Plenty of people don't realize what goes on beyond their four walls.
Hell, Canadians are people too! Whodathunk it?!
Posted by Autobot032 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:01pm CDT
Burn wrote:Moonbase2 wrote:So it's true? The seasons really do switch? I've never been south of the equator.
Please tell me you're kidding ...
No need to crack on him. Plenty of people don't realize what goes on beyond their four walls.
Hell, Canadians are people too! Whodathunk it?!
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297022)
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:17pm CDT
Dang it, I'm not THAT stupid! (and I'm a girl, but thanks for sticking up for me) I said I had heard that, but never had anyone from Australia actually verify it. Sure came off as a dumbsh*t moment on my part, though, didn't it...
Canada is America's cleaner, safer neighbor. I went into Canada when I went to Niagra falls and it was a nice experience. Though South Park's interpretation of Canadians is absolutely hilarious....I believe I am the queen of disjointed, incoherent thoughts.
Posted by Moonbase2 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:17pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Burn wrote:Moonbase2 wrote:So it's true? The seasons really do switch? I've never been south of the equator.
Please tell me you're kidding ...
No need to crack on him. Plenty of people don't realize what goes on beyond their four walls.
Hell, Canadians are people too! Whodathunk it?!
Dang it, I'm not THAT stupid! (and I'm a girl, but thanks for sticking up for me) I said I had heard that, but never had anyone from Australia actually verify it. Sure came off as a dumbsh*t moment on my part, though, didn't it...
Canada is America's cleaner, safer neighbor. I went into Canada when I went to Niagra falls and it was a nice experience. Though South Park's interpretation of Canadians is absolutely hilarious....I believe I am the queen of disjointed, incoherent thoughts.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297024)
Posted by prowl24 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:18pm CDT
Posted by prowl24 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:18pm CDT
Don't forget to mention international profit sales.
In some parts of Asia, Transformers was still a #1 blockbuster movie until now, especially in China and Korea. Malaysia and Singapore also had new records for ticket sales for this movie.
In some parts of Asia, Transformers was still a #1 blockbuster movie until now, especially in China and Korea. Malaysia and Singapore also had new records for ticket sales for this movie.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297071)
Posted by muswp1 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:48pm CDT
Last I checked on boxofficemojo.com, Harry Potter had about $278 million or so domestically. It's done much better internationally than Transformers, although Transformers has been closing the gap lately.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=harrypotter5.htm
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers06.htm
Posted by muswp1 on August 20th, 2007 @ 10:48pm CDT
Moonbase2 wrote:Where is Harry Potter? I thought it would've done better!
Last I checked on boxofficemojo.com, Harry Potter had about $278 million or so domestically. It's done much better internationally than Transformers, although Transformers has been closing the gap lately.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=harrypotter5.htm
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers06.htm
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297098)
Posted by Burn on August 20th, 2007 @ 11:08pm CDT
Well I hoped you were joking because I consider it a part of basic geography. My faith in the American education system was low to begin with, you just totally destroyed it for me.
But yes, everything south of equator tends to work in reverse, it's why we have such a high occurrences of dogs getting stuck in trees and why we have to rely on the Drop Bears to get them down.
Posted by Burn on August 20th, 2007 @ 11:08pm CDT
Moonbase2 wrote:Dang it, I'm not THAT stupid! (and I'm a girl, but thanks for sticking up for me) I said I had heard that, but never had anyone from Australia actually verify it. Sure came off as a dumbsh*t moment on my part, though, didn't it...
Well I hoped you were joking because I consider it a part of basic geography. My faith in the American education system was low to begin with, you just totally destroyed it for me.
But yes, everything south of equator tends to work in reverse, it's why we have such a high occurrences of dogs getting stuck in trees and why we have to rely on the Drop Bears to get them down.
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297140)
Posted by i_amtrunks on August 20th, 2007 @ 11:41pm CDT
Posted by i_amtrunks on August 20th, 2007 @ 11:41pm CDT
Dont forget Iceland, Transformers is making a killing in Iceland!
Re: Transformers Movie Part of Biggest Summer Blockbuster Records Ever! (297300)
Posted by steve2275 on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:32am CDT
Posted by steve2275 on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:32am CDT
yay movies
