Chipmunks take in $45 million?! In one of the most astounding weekends since the summer, two movies opened and far exceeded all expectations, predictions and studio tracking as Will Smith opened his latest sci-fi action flick I Am Legend (Warner Bros.) in December with an estimated gross of $76.5 million in regular and Imax theates, an average of over $21,000 per theater, setting a new opening record for Smith as well as the new record for December. Even more surprising might be the success of Alvin and the Chipmunks (Fox) in finding a huge family audience to the tune of $45 million, becoming one of the top 7 openers for the month of December as well. Continue reading “Will Smith Sets a Legendary Record — $76.5 Million!” » Source: Box Office Mojo, The Weekend Warrior Show Comments |