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Fox Searchlight Pictures “Juno” Crosses $100 Million Dollar Mark
Los Angeles, CA (January 31,
2008) – Fox Searchlight Pictures President Peter Rice announced
today that four time Oscar® nominee including Best Picture and
critic’s darling Juno has made box-office history by becoming the
first film released by Fox Searchlight to cross the coveted $100
million mark in theatrical box-office grosses eclipsing the previous
record of $71.5 million set by Sideways in 2004.
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“This is an astonishing feat for us and the film has
surpassed all our expectations. When you have a quality film of this
caliber made by amazingly talented filmmakers and actors who truly
believe and support a project, you can only succeed,” said Rice.
“We knew this film had cross over potential and it has
resonated with audiences all across the country. The entire marketing,
distribution and publicity team has poured its heart and soul into
making this a phenomenal success and their efforts have been truly
remarkable.”
Juno milestones set by the film since its release
December 5th are as follows:
- Juno is the 6th highest grossing platform release
of all time
- Juno is the highest grossing platform release
since Big Fat Greek Wedding in 2002
- Juno has crossed the $100 million mark in just 8
weeks of release, 2nd only to The Blair Witch Project for a limited
release film.
- Juno is Searchlight’s widest platform release in
its history and its 3rd widest release of any film (wide or limited)
in company history at 2,534 locations (Wk #7) behind Banger Sisters
(2,738 locations) and The Hills Have Eyes (2,621 locations).
- Juno has been on the Top 10 grosses list for six
consecutive weekends and all weekends of 2008.
- Juno is on over 175 Top Ten lists.
- Juno has received numerous guild nominations
including WGA, SAG, PGA, ACE and CDG.
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