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Coraline, Push exceed expectations in debut
Coraline and Push both outperformed expectations on the Feb. 6 weekend, while Fanboys failed to impress in limited release, the Hollywood trade papers reported.
The 3-D animated Coraline took in an estimated $16.3 million to place third, well above what Focus Features had predicted.
Young males, meanwhile, fueled the box office for the paranormal action thriller Push, which managed $10.2 million, well above the $6 million-$8 million of most forecasts, to place sixth.
The Weinstein Co.'s long-gestating Fanboys failed to break out, bringing in $164,000 from 44 theaters for an average of $3,727.
By mav30 at 11:31 AM ON 02/09/09
Something tells me we can expect a quick release of Fanboys to DVD obscurity and inevitable cult hit.
By rafe at 2:24 PM ON 02/09/09
Given the terrible reviews that "Fanboys" received, maybe people will actually give the Weinstens credit for knowing a stinker.
By banthra at 8:27 PM ON 02/09/09
If I had know that it was going to be a limited release I would have probally travelled to one of the cities to watch it. I still want to see it and I will most likely buy it on DVD since I was denied the Big screen. Thanks Darth Weinstein
By jb at 6:34 PM ON 02/12/09
fanboys schman-boys... I'll stick with Coraline.
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