Rory Bruer
Rory Bruer
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There's something about (horror) that strikes a chord with audiences. It doesn't depend on a big star as much as a good concept.
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It's disappointing. We got some good reviews. We had two thumbs up from Ebert and Roeper. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal liked the picture. We're hoping that with so many good reviews (people) will find the film.
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It kicked some 'Daddy'-butt! ... Word of mouth has been really good. It seems to have been a very good date to go on this picture, wedged between these monsters. It's terrific counter programming. We had an extensive screening program and people liked the picture. It's excellent family fare.
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It's a good place to be, isn't it? It's pretty exciting for us that not only is this the third week in a row we've had a No. 1 film, but 'Identity' is also our third No. 1 film of the year (following 'Darkness Falls' and 'Anger').
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Having a Jim Carrey film over the holidays is a pretty sure bet. Audiences trust he'll have the goods, and they want to laugh and have a good time this time of year.
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We just trade screened it and they love it. It'll open very wide -- probably 3,200-plus locations. It's a great family film.
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We're very pleased with the fact that we took a chance and put this picture between 'X-Men' and 'Matrix' and it worked really well for us. It's a terrific family picture for Mother's Day weekend.
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I wish I knew what was happening, but action just isn't selling. But it ebbs and flows. I don't think action is dead.
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It doesn't get much better than having a Jim Carrey movie for the holidays.
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The amazing immersive quality of IMAX 3-D will give moviegoers an opportunity to experience the first full-length animated motion picture from Sony Pictures Animation in a very special way. This is a format that has proven especially successful with family features, and the Imax theatre network helps generate incremental revenue for event titles such as Open Season. We are pleased to be an important part of Imax's 2006 lineup.
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But these things tend to be cyclical. I'm sure action is going to make a comeback.
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Monster House is the perfect film for REAL D's innovative technology. It literally adds another dimension to the filmgoing experience and enhances the film's entertainment value.
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Maybe it wasn't the most traditional of dates, but it turned out to be an excellent date for us,
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I hate to sound Pollyanna about it, but I do believe that this is an anomaly. Business will bounce back and over a period of time it'll fight its way back.