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The Accountant Cashes in for First Place

the-accountant-movie-poster-640x851The Accountant beat estimates earning a reported $24.7 million to come in first place at the weekend box office for its debut weekend. The film more than doubled the second place film, another debut. It was anticipated to open between $15-20 million. The film earned an “A-” Cinemascore but a 51% on RottenTomatoes. With films like the Jack Reacher sequel opening, it’s unknown how it’ll do going forward. But, with a budget of $44 million the film will likely make it’s money back.

In second place was Kevin Hart: What Now? which debuted to earn an estimated $11.984 million. It’s in a close race for second with last weekend’s box office winner The Girl on the Train which earned an estimated $11.974 million. What Now? is the largest opening for a stand-up comedy film. With an “A-” Cinemascore, 78% on RottenTomatoes, and $9.9 million budget, the film should be fine in the long run.

In other geeky film debuts, Max Steel opened in eleventh with $2.2 million. That’s the thirteenth worst opening for a film debuting in more than 2,000 theaters. Shin Godzilla also opened in the US but the numbers are still waiting to be reported.

In more comic related movie news Suicide Squad dropped two spots to fourteenth to add $720,000 to its domestic total. The film has earned $323.7 million after eleven weeks. Captain America: Civil War added about $50,000 to its international total. X-Men: Apocalypse added just under $120,000 to its international total.

We’ll have a more in depth break down of comic films for the year in an hour.

VIZ Announces Max Steel Original Graphic Novels

VIZ Media has announced its newest forthcoming original graphic novel series with the launch of Max Steel. Scheduled to debut in the Fall of 2013, Max Steel will be published under the VIZ Kids imprint, is rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will carry an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

Developed by Mattel, Max Steel is a global boy’s entertainment franchise spanning toys, publishing and consumer products. In addition, a new Max Steel CGI animated series co-produced with FremantleMedia Enterprises will premiere in the U.S. on the Disney XD channel on March 25, 2013.

Max Steel is the ultimate aspirational teen hero with a secret! The story revolves around the trials and tribulations of a teenaged boy named Maxwell McGrath and his out-of-this world alien companion, Steel. Both have super strengths and powers, Max with Turbo energy and Steel with alien intellect. Steel gives Maxwell the ability to harness his power while merging his own to create one unified super force, Max Steel. When they combine forces to create Max Steel, the ultimate superhero is unleashed- unlocking their inner heroes.

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