'Chihuahua' Tops Box Office for Second Week
Talking dog flick 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates.
The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez.
Horror pic 'Quarantine' debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. "Dexter"'s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire department rideal
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Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Walt Disney Co.'s comedy ``Beverly Hills Chihuahua'' repeated as the top film in U.S. and Canadian theaters for a second weekend, earning $17.5 million and beating out the debuts of a horror film and spy drama.
``Quarantine'' from Sony Corp.'s Screen Gem's unit was second with $14.2 million, box-office tracker Media By Numbers LLC said. Time Warner Inc.'s ``Body of Lies'' earned $13.1 million to take third place.
``Chihuahua'' pushed Disney's Buena Vista studio earnings this year
“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is still top dog.
Disney’s family comedy “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the # 1 movie for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million.
“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is the only comedy in a market that is filled with a lot of drama.
The weekend’s # 2 flick “Quarantine,” debuted with $14.2 million.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott had to settle for third-pl
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Dominates Box Office
Disney’s ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ managed to stay at the number one spot in the box office for the second week after raking in $17.5 million.
The animated film features the voices of Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis and Andy Garcia, and managed to beat off competition from horror film Quarantine, which took in $14.2 million in its debut weekend.
In third place was Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe’s Body of Lies with $13.1 million.
‘Chihuahua’ Tops Box Office for Second Week Running
Talking dog flick ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates.
The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez.
Horror pic ‘Quarantine’ debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. “Dexter”’s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire departm
‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ Remains Top Dog!
Talking dog flick ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates.
The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez.
Horror pic ‘Quarantine’ debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. “Dexter”’s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire depa
‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ Remains Top Dog!
Talking dog flick ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates.
The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez.
Horror pic ‘Quarantine’ debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. “Dexter”’s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire depa
Box Office Buzz: Oh Why Oh WHY? ‘Chihuahua’ Top Dog Again… Again?!
Whether it’s the fact that the movie-gods have an unhealthy obsession with chihuahua’s or moviegoers have just gotten sick of seeing good movies, Beverly Hills Chihuahua has once again taken top spot at the box office this weekend.
Starring the voice talents of such luminaries as Andy Garcia, Cheech Marin, Edward James Olmos , and Jamie Lee Curtis, not to mention Drew Barrymore, the movie once again nabbed number one with a total take of $17.5 million.
Spots two and three went to two newcomers, thank
‘Chihuahua’ tops box office for second week
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news.Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday."Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said movie
'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog
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AP - An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Box Office - 'Chihuahua' Wins Again, 'Body of Lies' Tanks
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million, only good enough for third place, according to weekend estimates
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua - which, it should be
pointed out, does not have an overt political message - finished in first place
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Dogs rule: 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' No. 1 again - Los Angeles Times
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‘Quarantine’ leads Friday box office
John Erick Dowdle’s “Quarantine” topped the North American box office Friday with an estimated $5.3 million in ticket sales. It was an easy win for the horror remake, which debuted at 2,461 locations this weekend.
Following in second place was last weekend’s champion “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” which took home another $4.5 million to reach a domestic total of $39.5 million after one week in release.
At No. 3, new entry “Body of Lies” collected $4.3 million. Directed by Ridley Scott, the f
"Chihuahua" bites Crowe, DiCaprio at box office - Reuters
The new terrorism thriller "Body of Lies" failed to take the top spot at the weekend box office in North America on Sunday, becoming the latest victim of moviegoer aversion to movies dealing with Middle East intrigue.
The $70 million Warner Bros. film, starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio as American spies, had to settle for the No. 3 slot with $13.1 million, behind reigning champ "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and the new low-budget horror "Quarantine."
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"Chihuahua" mauls DiCaprio, Crowe at box office - Reuters
The new terrorism thriller "Body of Lies" failed to take the top spot at the weekend box office in North America, an apparent victim of moviegoers' preference for escapist fare amid global financial turmoil.
The Warner Bros. film, starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio as CIA agents battling a terrorist organization in the Middle East, had to settle for the No. 3 slot with $13.1 million, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.
The Walt Disney Co family comedy "Beverly
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'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog - AP
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said mo
"Chihuahua" bites Crowe, DiCaprio at box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The new terrorism thriller "Body of Lies" failed to take the top spot at the weekend box office in North America on Sunday, becoming the latest victim of moviegoer aversion to movies dealing with Middle East intrigue.
The $70 million Warner Bros. film, starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio as American spies, had to settle for the No. 3 slot with $13.1 million, behind reigning champ "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and the new low-budget horror "Quarantine."
"Beverly Hil
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'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog
AP - An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog
An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the No. 1 flick for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said mov
"Chihuahua" mauls DiCaprio and Crowe at box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The new terrorism thriller "Body of Lies" failed to take the top spot at the weekend box office in North America, an apparent victim of moviegoers' preference for escapist fare amid global financial turmoil.
The Warner Bros. film, starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio as CIA agents battling a terrorist organization in the Middle East, had to settle for the No. 3 slot with $13.1 million, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.
The Walt Disney Co family c
