Sunday, June 24, 2007

EVAN ALMIGHTY SEQUEL LOSER GOD HAS REVENGE ON UNIVERSAL



Steve Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey.
"Evan Almighty," with Carell taking over for Carrey in a follow-up to the comedy smash "Bruce Almighty," debuted a solid No. 1 with $32.1 million, though that was less than half the $68 million opening of its predecessor, according to studio estimates Sunday.


Released by Universal, "Evan Almighty" has Carell as a new congressman instructed by God (Morgan Freeman) to build an ark for a coming flood.

NOW HERE IS THE SPIN THAT UNIVERSAL HAS PUT ON THE BOX OFFICE RETURNS


Carrey's "Bruce Almighty" was an adult comedy, while the PG-rated "Evan Almighty" was aimed at a family crowd, which could give it longer shelf life, said Nikki Rocco, head of distribution at Universal.


"Family films have an incredible ability to just play and play," Rocco said. "I'm very optimistic about it playing out over the course of the summer."

Now this is the third sequel in a row that has less than stellar results at the box office. "Evan Almighty" maybe #1 however its not going to recoup its cost. Call this a box office bomb.

"Ocean's 13" opened to #1 as well but to less ticket sales then the previous installments. "Fantastic Four" also sold less tickets then the previous entry.

Now on the bright side "Knocked Up" is still doing very well and could end up making as much as $150,ooo,ooo at the box office.

"Fantastic Four" slipped 64% this weekend. This is not a good sign. "Pirates" is slipping as well as "Shrek the Third".

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