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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Continues to Smash Records

star-wars-force-awakens-official-posterThe record books continue to be rewritten as Star Wars: The Force Awakens shatters records with each day. The film broke Monday and Tuesday’s earning records as the film soared past the $300 million mark.

On Monday the film earned $40.1 million and Tuesday it earned $37.4 million, both are single day records. That brings the film’s earnings domestically to $325.4 million, the fastest a film has ever crossed the $300 million mark.

The film continues to print cash internationally as well and its global cume stands at $689.4 million.

The previous Monday record was $27.6 million and the previous non-opening Tuesday record was $35 million. If the film kept up the pace it would cross the $500 million domestic mark by the end of this coming weekend.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Destroys Box Office Records

star-wars-force-awakens-official-posterIt should be no surprise, but Star Wars: The Force Awakens crushed the box office with an estimated $238 million in its first three days. That includes the $57 million earned during the Thursday night previews. The film also earned an estimated $279 million in international markets. That has the film earning a total of $528 million worldwide in less than one week. The previous record holder for opening weekend is Jurassic World which earned $208.8 million.

Via Box Office Mojo, the film has crushed 14 domestic records so far on top of the records set in other countries. The film so far has set these domestic records:

  • Largest Thursday Previews: $57 million
    Previous Record: $43.5 million
  • Largest Friday, Opening Day, Single Day: $120.5 million (estimated)
    Previous Record: $91 million
  • Domestic Opening Weekend: $238 million (estimate)
    Previous Record: $208.8 million
  • Highest Per Theater Average (Wide Opening): $57,571 (estimate)
    Previous Record: $48,855 / 4,274 theaters
  • Top Opening Weekend for PG-13 Rated Film: $238 million (estimate)
    Previous Record: $208.8 million
  • Top Holiday Opening Weekend**: $238 million (estimate)
    Previous Record: $158 million
  • Biggest Weekend Overall (Top 12 Gross): $294.5 million
    Previous Record: $266 million
  • Biggest December Weekend (Top 12 Gross): $294.5 million
    Previous Record: $259.9 million
  • December Single Day: $120.5 million (estimated)
    Previous Record: $37.13 million
  • Widest December Opening: 4,134 theaters
    Previous Record: 4,045 theaters
  • December Opening Weekend: $238 million (estimate)
    Previous Record: $84.62 million
  • Fastest to $100 Million: 1 Day
    Previous Record: 2 Days
  • Global IMAX Opening Record: $48 million
    Previous Record: $44.1 million
  • Domestic IMAX Opening Record: $30.1 million
    Previous Record: $20.9 million

The film did not break the record for largest Saturday or Sunday and it’s a race for the fastest to $300 million as well as a march to topple Avatar as the top domestic earner.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Continues to Shatter Records

star-wars-force-awakens-official-posterStar Wars: The Force Awakens debuted this Thursday to record setting numbers and Friday the movie continued to crush the competition and rewrite the record books. The film earned an estimated $120.5 million Friday. That includes the $57 million from Thursday, also a record, and that’s standard practice. It is the first film ever to gross more than $100 million in a single day. It’s also the largest Friday opening.

Those records were held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 which earned $91 million.

Also the previous December opening record was The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey which earned $84.62 million for its opening weekend.

Here are the records broken so far:

  • Largest Thursday Previews: $57 million
    Previous Record: $43.5 million
  • Largest Friday, Opening Day, Single Day: $120.5 million (estimated)
    Previous Record: $91 million
  • December Single Day: $120.5 million (estimated)
    Previous Record: $37.13 million
  • Widest December Opening: 4,134 theaters
    Previous Record: 4,045 theaters
  • December Opening Weekend: $120.5 million so far
    Previous Record: $84.62 million
  • Fastest to $100 Million: 1 Day
    Previous Record: 2 Days

The film is looking to bring in $225 to $250 million this weekend, making it the largest opening ever. Expect many more records to be shattered.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Shatters Records

star-wars-force-awakens-official-posterIt’s not much of a shock, but Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens shattered records during it’s Thursday opening bringing in an estimated $57 million at North American box offices.

The record was previously held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ Part 2 which earned $43.5 million in Thursday previews in July 2011. The Dark Knight Rises made $30.6 million in 2012, and Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 brought in $30.4 million, also in 2012.

The film opened in theaters at 7pm Thursday, and some played showings well in to the night to meet demand.  It’ll be playing in a total of 4,134 theaters by Friday.

Rentrak, a service that performs exit polls with PostTrak, said the audience was 71% male, and 53% were over the age of 25, with 64% between the ages of 18 and 34. That’ll shift over the weekend.

The movie currently has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 88% of individuals said they’d recommend the film to friends according to Rentrak with a 94% positive rating through that service as well.

The current domestic opening record holder is Jurassic World which earned $208.8 million. Expectations are this film will bat it.

Internationally, the film began to roll out on Wednesday in 12 markets, and that expanded yesterday with an additional 32 markets. The film has now earned $72.7 million in those markets. The film broke records with the largest single day of all time in UK/Ireland ($14.4 million), Germany ($7.1 million), Norway ($1.1 million) and Sweden ($1.7 million). It also has the largest opening day in Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Belgium, Finland, Netherlands, Switzerland (French-speaking), Austria, Ukraine, Slovakia, Croatia, Iceland, Serbia, Chile and Peru.

The film will likely break the previous record of a single day haul of $91 million by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ Part 2. The previous record holder for opening weekend was $84.62 million by The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey. There’s a chance this film will break that in one day. The film also broke IMAX records earning $5.7 million, beating Avengers: Age of Ultron which earned $3 million.

Some predict the film will earn $230 million this weekend, and based off these numbers those estimates are too low. I’d guess the number will be closer to $250 million.

Star Wars Get New Limited Edition Individual Blu-ray Steelbooks November 10

Star Wars Complete SagaAs the galaxy prepares for the next generation of Star Wars, the six epic films will each release as commemorative Blu-ray steelbooks on November 10th. These highly collectible films will be available for a limited time only and can be pre-ordered beginning August 7th. In addition, Star Wars: The Complete Saga will be released in newly repackaged artwork on October 13th.  The announcements were made today by The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Each film from the Saga is presented with new character packaging allowing fans to choose their favorite or collect all six for a limited time. Characters include: The Phantom Menace – Darth Maul; Attack of the Clones – Yoda; Revenge of the Sith – General Grievous; A New Hope – Darth Vader; The Empire Strikes Back – Imperial Stormtrooper; and Return of the Jedi – Emperor Palpatine.

In addition to the collectible steelbook packaging, each single disc Blu-ray includes existing audio commentary with George Lucas and the film crew as well as audio commentary from archival interviews with the cast and crew.

The newly repackaged Saga includes all six feature films on Blu-ray, along with three additional discs containing more than 40 hours of previously released extensive special features.

Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens

Disney has subtly announced on Twitter the subtitle to Star Wars Episode VII, The Force Awakens. The film which has wrapped filming and will be out December 18th of next year brings together members of the original trilogy cast, as well as a new generation. It’s the first film of a new trilogy, as well as numerous offshoot movies.

Welcome Home Star Wars! Jaxxon is Back!

This January, the iconic Star Wars franchise returns to Marvel kicking off with Star Wars #1! Today, Marvel and Lucasfilm Ltd. have unveiled artist John Tyler Christopher’s Star Wars #1 Party Variant – featuring none other than the return of Jaxxon! Only available at Star Wars #1 Launch Parties, don’t miss your chance to get your hands on this one-of-a-kind variant cover to one of the biggest issues of the year!

From the star studded creative team of writer Jason Aaron, artist John Cassaday and colorist Laura Martin comes a brand-new series spotlighting beloved characters from the original trilogy. Taking place immediately after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, follow the continued adventures of Luke, Han, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and more as the growing Rebel Alliance battles for freedom against the Imperial Forces of the Galactic Empire!

STAR WARS #1
Written by JASON AARON
Art by JOHN CASSADAY
Party Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
On Sale in January!

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Star Wars: Galactic Defense Now Available

DeNA, in partnership with The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm Ltd., today released Star Wars: Galactic Defense, an elite tower defense mobile game, available as a free download on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Google Play for Android devices, and Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire and Android devices.

Star Wars: Galactic Defense is the first free-to-play tower defense mobile game to include prequel and classic Star Wars eras and blends iconic characters, adrenaline-fueled battles, and tactical gameplay in a mobile experience. Players choose their side – light or dark – as they explore and battle across iconic Star Wars locations, employ up to three champions at one time to change the tide of battle, and connect online with their friends in real-time.

Campaign and online play ensures the action in Star Wars: Galactic Defense is never the same with regular game updates that allow players to earn powerful upgrades, bonuses, and legendary Star Wars champions. Players can connect with friends, exchange resources or battle to conquer the galaxy with a top spot on the leaderboard.

Star Wars fans and gamers have unlocked a series of powerful in-game content by pre-registering and completing a variety of social activities. Players who download the game will receive these special in-game bonuses to help take down the enemy.

Star Wars: Galactic Defense is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Google Play on Android devices, and the Amazon Appstore on Kindle Fire and Android devices.

Star Wars: Galactic Defense Revealed by DeNA, Disney and Lucasfilm

SWGD_Logo_bwDeNA, The Walt Disney Company, and Lucasfilm Ltd. announced today the companies are collaborating on the development of Star Wars: Galactic Defense.

Available later this year for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices, Star Wars: Galactic Defense is the first free-to-play tower defense mobile game to include both prequel and classic Star Wars. This all-new tower defense game blends iconic characters, adrenaline-fueled battles, and strategic gameplay in an ever-evolving mobile experience. Players choose their side – light or dark – as they explore and battle across iconic Star Wars locations, gain powerful abilities to change the tide of battle, and connect online with their friends in real-time.

To unlock exclusive in-game content during launch week, players can earn points for tiered rewards by pre-registering and completing social media missions. Featured content includes powerful upgrades, in-game currency, and even Darth Maul himself!

Pre-register now to obtain these limited-edition free items and to be notified when the game is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Check out below for some screenshots, character art, and a development diary!

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