“Hancock” Cross $100m Barrier

Posted by Allan Ford 13 July, 2008 (0) Comment

“Hancock” cross $100m overseas by Friday (103,9) and Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) top brass expect the picture to begin the serious business of consolidating its early gains this weekend.

Strong holds in previously opened territories like the UK, Germany, South Korea, China, Brazil and Taiwan will also drive business.

Elsewhere, SPRI’s romantic comedy “Made Of Honor“, currently on $50.6m, arrives in Japan on July 12 and horror tale Prom Night lands in Italy on July 11. The Adam Sandler comedy You Don’t Mess With The Zohan has reached $23.2m.

Paramount/PPI’s hit “Kung Fu Panda” from DreamWorks Animation stands at $173.1m and opens in a further 12 territories this weekend including France on July 9 and Spain on July 11.

The Mike Myers comedy “The Love Guru” ventures into Australia on July 10. The adventure Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull stands at $434.1m. Continue Reading…