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TTT and ROTK will both probably be superior to FOTR. The best of the lot will likely be ROTK. I see the point you're making, it's just I don't have that much confidence in the acadamy giving either film a Best Picture nod. Again, I hope I'm wrong. Plus, as Brian pointed out, the sequels...

I think the deck may be stacked against the remaining two LOTR movies getting Best Picture nods. Not because of a lack of quality on the films part, both will very likely be better than FOTR, I just think the Acadamy will opt to nominate other movies. As was pointed out before, only a few...

While Scorsese's films have never been big blockbusters, I do think that "Gangs of New York" will perform very much like "Road to Perdition". I think it'll have a solid opening and display strong legs over it's run. I think it'll also get an added boost from all the Oscar nods it'll probably...

If 'Gangs' does decent business at the box office, expect it to get a lot of nods. Also expect to hear a lot of phrases like, "This is Scorsese's year." If the movie delivers both critically and at the box office, than it very well may end up being the year Martin Scorsese wins his first...

"Titanic" spent 15 weeks at #1 and 26 weeks overall in the weekly top 10. It earned over $20 million in each of it's first 10 weeks in theaters, which is still a record. It also took only 10 weeks for it's worldwide box office total to pass the $1 billion mark. The success of "Titanic" won't...

Hollywood.com reported that New Line will return LOTR to some 2,000 theaters on March 29th with the 4-minute preview of "The Two Towers" attached to the final reel of the film. The movie is going to pass the $300 million mark with little difficulty, the only question is how far it'll go beyond...

Edwin, now that the top 3 flicks of 2001 have pretty much been solidified, what do you think will be the top 3-5 movies of this year? Your predictions in the forum have been solid and I was just wondering what your take on 2002 is. By the way, it does look like LOTR will be able to creep by...

'Potter' will end up in the area of $950 and $1 billion worldwide by the time it's run concludes, which is a phenomenal accomplishment. New Line estimates that LOTR will earn as much as $550 million overseas, which puts it on course for about a $850 million worldwide tally. That would make...

Congrats to WB as their family blockbuster, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", has officially become the second biggest hit film (worldwide) in history. It's worldwide tally now stands at $926.1 million, which edges out the $922 million total for "The Phantom Menace". The all-time box...

"A Beautiful Mind", "Black Hawk Down", and "Vanilla Sky" are all going to end up passing the $100 million mark. This will give 2001 20 such blockbusters. As for COS and TTT, both will do major business, but I also think that COS may come out on top, but just marginally. Still, both will be...

In no way was I dissing LOTR's numbers, the movie is already a bigger hit than I anticipated, I'm just surprised at how well "Orange County" is doing. "A Beautiful Mind" is displaying strong legs and should turn into a pretty big hit for all involved. That's big, especially considering...

Looks like we're going to get a new #1 movie this weekend. "Orange County" earned $5.3 million yesterday to debut at #1. "A Beautiful Mind" was second with $4.35 million and LOTR was third with $4.32 million. It'll be really interesting to see how the rest of the weekend unfolds.

As much money as the movie is making in theaters, New Line knows that the movie will make them even more money on home video. Look at "Shrek", that flick has earned $450 million worldwide at the box office and that pales in comparison as to what the video/DVD release will ultimately do for it...

I think you're right, Tino. Though 'Potter' is likely going to top out in the area of $330 million domestically, I think it's international gross will push it past both TPM and JP. At the rate it's going overseas, it's total worldwide take could flirt with the $1 billion mark. As popular as...

Actually, "Harry Potter" is the fourth biggest worldwide grosser ever right now. It's the third biggest international money maker behind "Titanic" ($1.2 billion) and "Jurassic Park" ($565 million). Here are the top five worldwide earners ever... #1 "Titanic" $1.8 billion #2 "The Phantom...

I think it's a forgone conclusion that FOTR will go on to gain the most Oscar nominations. The only movie, imo, that has a chance at gaining as many nods as FOTR is "Black Hawk Down". Both will sweep the technical nods and both are big question marks in terms of acting nods. I expect FOTR to...

Apparently, New Line is only going to add a 'Two Towers' trailer to the DVD. The movie may see a slight boost from any major Oscar nods, but the only major boost it'll get is if it goes on to win the Best Picture Oscar. In years past, the only awards that do any significant boosting of...

"Harry Potter" has passed the $800 million mark worldwide, making it the fifth biggest hit in history behind "Titanic" ($1.8 billion), "The Phantom Menace" ($925 million), "Jurassic Park" ($920 million), and "Independence Day" ($811 million). In the U.S. and abroad the film is showing signs...

FOTR also became the third fastest film to reach $200 million. Only "The Phantom Menace" (13 days) and "Harry Potter" (15 days) did it faster. "Independence Day" is the fourth fastest film to earn $200 million, it ahieved that mark in 21 days.

LOTR passed the $200 million mark with a weekend tally of $23 million. The film took a 41% hit and will more than likely stay #1 next weekend to become the only 2001 release to spend 4 weeks in the #1 position. "A Beautiful Mind" had a solid opening with $17 million, bringing it's total to...

With those numbers, LOTR looks to score about $21 million for the weekend. The film will suffer between a 42% and 44% decline from it's numbers last weekend. That being said, the movie is still on pace for more than a $250 million domestic tally. I believe it was the L.A. Times that...

5-day holiday estimates... #1 "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" $58.1 million #2 "Ocean's Eleven" $25.9 million #3 "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" $22.3 million #4 "Ali" $20.0 million #5 "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" $16.7 million "A Beautiful Mind" earned...

I was also surprised by how "Ali" is already showing signs of fading. It's a good movie, but imo not nearly the Best Picture hopeful it was touted to be. Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Voight are all fantastic in it though. "Ocean's Eleven" is showing very sturdy legs and is on it's way...

By the way, the movie is expected to have earned over $170 million by the end of the five-day New Year's holiday period. $200 million is now a lock, the only question is how far over $200 million it'll go.

LOTR took in $37.3 million this weekend, bringing it's tally to $154.5 million. The film suffered only a 21% decline from it's opening numbers. What it does next weekend will judge it's longterm prospects, but it's clear to see the movie is well on it's way to a domestic haul north of the...

;) Edwin, what can I say? You've been dead-on with your predictions. In the end, how much coin do you think LOTR will earn as compared to "Harry Potter", "Shrek", and "Monsters Inc."?

LOTR took in $12.1 million yesterday to bring it's 10-day total to $129.2 million. The film suffered only a 15% decline as compared to it's haul from Friday the 21st. It's on course for a weekend tally of between $36 and $41 million. Which means that the movie is displaying very strong...

Depending on how well it holds up this weekend, it's current pace puts it's final domestic tally between that of "Shrek" and "Monster's, Inc.". It should also be noted that LOTR became the fastest film to reach the $100 million mark without the benefit of an opening weekend north of $50...

Daily grosses of LOTR... Wednesday the 19th: $18.2 million Thursday the 20th: $9.7 million Friday the 21st: $14.2 million Saturday the 22nd: $17.4 million Sunday the 23rd: $15.5 million Monday the 24th: $7.3 million Tuesday the 25th: $11.5 million (largest Christmas Day mark in...

With it's worldwide haul, as well as merchandise and video/DVD sales, FOTR could end up covering all of New Line's costs to make the entire trilogy. Much like TPM did for Lucasfilm. Looks like New Line is going to have a very happy new year.