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JULY 24, 2003 at 10:49 AM
Posted by GRAE
Source: Reuters via iharrypotter.net
Look out, Buena-Vista International. The Disney foreign distribution division may have posted eight consecutive over-$1 billion years in a row since 1995, but Warner Bros. is planning on giving them a run for their money
- in box office receipts.
Fueled by the stunning $432 million grossed by "The Matrix Reloaded" since its May 15 release, Warner Bros. Pictures International reported Tuesday that it has topped $1.012 billion at the overseas box office this year.
Other major contributions to the overall total in the seven-month period were "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," which brought in $136.4 million this year of the film's combined 2002-03 total of $610 million, and "Two Weeks Notice," the Sandra Bullock-Hugh Grant romantic comedy that has grossed $108 million to date overseas.
Of course, the year isn't quite over yet.
"We're confident that the rest of 2003 will bring in solid revenues as well, with the upcoming release of such high-potential performers as "The Matrix Revolutions," "Looney Tunes: Back in Action," and "The Last Samurai," [distribution president Veronika] Kwan-Rubinek said.
Added [marketing president Sue] Kroll, "In planning our campaign strategies for our films, we have a wealth of opportunities to capitalize on -- including star power and talented filmmakers -- that are a marketer's dream."
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Metamorphmagus
Points: 37946
tonks black says:
wow. i didnt think tht many people went to see two weeks notice or the matrix reloaded.
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 11:00 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1124
mattie says:
the last samurai, isn't that the movie with Tom... something, can't remember his name. Dosn't sound like a samurai to me..
Guess a lot of people like that romantic stuff..... I mean didn't think two weeks notice would take that much money home.
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 11:19 AM EST
Healer for all Occasions
Points: 3570
Madam Malkin says:
Well, of course Harry helped them out. It has had two box office hits in the space of a year. One comes out in November and smashes other records, then another comes out a year later the following November and breaks records again. hehe. Harry Potter is the best! :)
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 11:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2303
padfoot5312 says:
It's great that they made it. Wonder how long it will take to get the Harry movies out. Just think if they will get new one out this year it would raised their revenues.
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 11:45 AM EST
Student
Points: 246
Gryffindork says:
Wow that is great. Just wait until PoA comes out.
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 12:02 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 479
eclektic says:
a billion dollars?!! woohoo.. that sounds great. two weeks notice wasnt that interesting but the potter movies helped a lot. not a big surprise actually..
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 1:52 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 502
Padfoot05 says:
Warner Bros Rock yeah!!!!!!!!!! I was watching a web site on the net that tells us what are the movies that are coming soon to theater and I saw a lot from Warner Bros.
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 3:44 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
Lerah99 says:
Harry Potter, bringing smiles to the CEOs of both Amazon.com and Warner Brothers! Let's hear it for Harry Potter and the improving economy. :o)
Posted Jul 24, 2003 at 8:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Imperio says:
I hope that the preview before the Matrix: Revolutions for PoA is a good one and not a tiny promo. Congrats to Warner Bros. that's what happens when you make quality movies like The Matrix and Harry Potter. Keep up the good work and we will support you!
Posted Jul 25, 2003 at 9:49 AM EST
Student
Points: 246
Gryffindork says:
i always knew that HP would help everything finacially.
Posted Jul 26, 2003 at 5:06 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
SingingLass says:
I have read places several times where people say they think they will stop making the movies because the "kids" will grow up....but they are failing to recognize the adult following. Take a look at all of these pages of us hungry for any little rumor or picture from the filiming of POA....I think the movie will only gett bigger.
Posted Jul 27, 2003 at 12:47 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
wooooooooooooo go harry!!!! the books and movies are a smash hit! thats so awesome!!!!!!!!! wooooooooooooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooo...and Im almost head girl!!! woooooooooooooooooo
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 10:11 PM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2601
Fallen Bomb says:
Wow! I wish I had that kind of money.
Posted Aug 1, 2003 at 12:31 AM EST
Points: 46
celey says:
YEAY for POTTER!! JUst imagine when all the other movies come out!!!
Posted Aug 3, 2003 at 12:28 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Harry Potter can really bring in a lot of money for a company that has even the slightest thing about Harry Potter. Coolio.
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 12:45 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Fueled by the stunning $432 million grossed by "The Matrix Reloaded" since its May 15 release, Warner Bros. Pictures International reported Tuesday that it has topped $1.012 billion at the overseas box office this year.
Posted Dec 19, 2007 at 5:58 AM EST