Category Archives: Box Office

10m USD in Japanese opening weekend
Posted on March 5, 2008 by jessia

Animation Magazine reports that The Golden Compass earned $10m in the Japanese box office in its opening weekend. While its domestic release was disappointing, the film continues to perform strongly in overseas markets. Read more.



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Compass performs well at Japanese advance screenings
Posted on February 28, 2008 by jessia

Variety Asia reports that the Golden Compass earned 2.5m USD (Y270m) this past weekend at advanced screenings in Japan this weekend. Audience demographics exceeded expectations drawing in not only families but teens and fans in their fifties and sixties. Although … Continue reading →



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Golden Compass grosses $315 million
Posted on January 16, 2008 by jessia

ComingSoon.net reports: Despite its lackluster performance in the North American box office, The Golden Compass has been doing quite well in the international market, reaching 315m USD since its premiere. “The fantasy epic has performed strongly in various foreign territories … Continue reading →



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Box Office Numbers
Posted on December 10, 2007 by Will

The Golden Compass’ massive budget of around $250 million means that it needs to succeed, and succeed big, at the box office. Unfortunately for New Line – and for fans hoping for sequels – the movie appears to be floundering … Continue reading →



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