Avatar blasts off with $232.2 million worldwide
LOS ANGELES – James Cameron launched his science-fiction epic “Avatar” into a safe orbit as the costly film soared to No. 1 with $73 million domestically and $159.2 million overseas, for a $232.2 million worldwide total.
With that big a start, distributor 20th Century Fox was quick to proclaim it made a good investment with the estimated $400 million spent to make and market the film, which is Cameron’s first narrative feature since 1997′s “Titanic,” the king of modern blockbusters.
“Absolutely. No question,” said Chris Aronson, head of distribution for the studio, which reported stellar reaction in exit polls from audiences after seeing “Avatar.” “The word of mouth is something that I don’t know I’ve ever seen in this business before.”
“Avatar” was a test case for the future of digital 3-D projection, which until now has been a hit with audiences mainly on animated family films.
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KANEOHE, Hawaii – President Barack Obama’s family is watching the movie “Avatar.”
The Obamas visited a movie theater near their rented vacation home in Hawaii on Thursday morning for a screening of the sci-fi spectacular. Officials say the first family had the theater to themselves to watch director James Cameron’s tech-heavy film.
The Obamas, including first daughters Sasha and Malia, left their compound before noon on New Year’s Eve. Before the screening, Obama, a self-described movie buff, worked out at the Marine Corps base nearby.
The Obamas are set to return to Washington in the new year. – AP – GmaNews
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