In generally mild boxoffice action across most overseas markets, Warner Bros.' "Gran Torino" and 20th Century Fox's "Marley & Me" tied on the weekend for the No. 1 spot on the international circuit, with each title grossing a relatively modest $8.8 million.
The figures for each were the lowest weekend international grosses for a No. 1 attraction so far this year and pale on a per-market basis with the No. 1 boxoffice recorded by local-language films in France and in Germany.
Powered by Fete du Cinema festivities in France, the market experienced an exceptionally strong weekend.
Opening at No. 1 was Studio Canal's "Coco," a comedy starring Morocco-born stand-up comedian Gad Elmaleh, who also makes his debut as a director. Described as "a comedy about money," the title character is an arriviste planning a lavish bar mitzvah for his son. Debut gross was a huge $8.5 million from 565 sites, or more than $15,000 per screen, representing...
The figures for each were the lowest weekend international grosses for a No. 1 attraction so far this year and pale on a per-market basis with the No. 1 boxoffice recorded by local-language films in France and in Germany.
Powered by Fete du Cinema festivities in France, the market experienced an exceptionally strong weekend.
Opening at No. 1 was Studio Canal's "Coco," a comedy starring Morocco-born stand-up comedian Gad Elmaleh, who also makes his debut as a director. Described as "a comedy about money," the title character is an arriviste planning a lavish bar mitzvah for his son. Debut gross was a huge $8.5 million from 565 sites, or more than $15,000 per screen, representing...
- 3/22/2009
- by By Frank Segers
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Berlin -- German distributor Constantin Film has canceled a planned marathon tour to promote its new comedy "Mannersache" following a school shooting that left 16 dead including the 17-year-old gunman.
The film's stars -- comedians Mario Barth and Dieter Tappert -- had planned to hit six premieres in six German cities in one day. But Constantin cancelled the tour after Wednesday's massacre, which has shocked and horrified Germans and raised questions about safety at the country's schools.
There have been several public displays to honor the victims in the small Black Forest town of Winnenden. Flags are being flown at half mast across the country, and people have gathered in silent vigils. This weekend, Germany's professional soccer players will don black armbands for their games.
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday called it a day of mourning for what she called "an appalling, unimaginable crime."
The tragedy and its aftermath continue to headline newscasts across the dial.
The film's stars -- comedians Mario Barth and Dieter Tappert -- had planned to hit six premieres in six German cities in one day. But Constantin cancelled the tour after Wednesday's massacre, which has shocked and horrified Germans and raised questions about safety at the country's schools.
There have been several public displays to honor the victims in the small Black Forest town of Winnenden. Flags are being flown at half mast across the country, and people have gathered in silent vigils. This weekend, Germany's professional soccer players will don black armbands for their games.
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday called it a day of mourning for what she called "an appalling, unimaginable crime."
The tragedy and its aftermath continue to headline newscasts across the dial.
- 3/12/2009
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mario Barth signs with Constantin for film
BERLIN -- German stand-up star Mario Barth, whose comedy centers on the irreconcilable differences between men and women, has signed with indie giant Constantin Film for his feature-film debut.
The film "Mannersache" (Man Stuff), based on a script by Barth and writing partner Dieter Tappert, will feature Barth in his stand-up persona as exasperated macho, a character familiar to millions of German fans. Gernot Roll ("The Robber Hotzenplotz") will direct the comedy with Constantin's Oliver Berben producing. Shooting is set to start in Berlin in the summer.
The film "Mannersache" (Man Stuff), based on a script by Barth and writing partner Dieter Tappert, will feature Barth in his stand-up persona as exasperated macho, a character familiar to millions of German fans. Gernot Roll ("The Robber Hotzenplotz") will direct the comedy with Constantin's Oliver Berben producing. Shooting is set to start in Berlin in the summer.
- 4/25/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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