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Seen them both and I agree FOTR much the better of the two, but TH still a good (if overlong) movie and if it doesn't make those numbers over Christmas they'll be so much negativity in these forums it'll put people off posting (and joining).I blame the Mayans !

TASM for me. Was it necessary to make this - Same movie, different faces - not as good as the original. Why did this make $260m ?

Fishing for Skyfall fans for my 'Most Impressive Box Office Run 2012' pollhttp://forums.boxoffice.com/index.php?/topic/7826-please-vote-most-impressive-box-office-run-of-2012/It appears I'm the only one voting for SF :(ps. Is this cheating ?

Yeah I checked the calendar before that bold ;-) prediction ! Hope its nearer IAL than FOTR

It's the next two week's daily's (during the holidays) that will make or break all the targets people are setting for The Hobbit. Quite honestly I thought it could fall a little or be flat at best today - often openers are, so any kind of increase is just fine, nothing more nothing less - fine.Next week between Mon and Tues it'll increase over 100% !In other news:Lincoln (awesome again)SF (see above)Looking forward to seeing Lincoln when it comes to the UK in the new year. Considering the subject matter it'll be interesting to see how it does WW.

I'm new, although I was around quite a bit in the old BOM days. I agree with the comments above that as long as things don't get personal it's all good. It's funny how it's all doom and gloom one day and then optimism the next (or even sometimes the same day with updated numbers).Everyone has their favourite movies, to be called a 'fanboy' might be offensive to some but it's all pretty harmless really. We all follow the ones we are rooting for, and sometimes the ones we 'root' against too. Its best to remember that and not accuse people who take delight in poorer numbers for your favourite movie of being a 'hater'. We all love movies, that's why we are here.Like others have said I think the hype for some movies causes people who aren't necessarily into that particular movie to want it to fail a little just to see the 'hype makers' eat a little crow. In my short time here, most take the banter with good humour.

Great film, took the other half and my 9 year old son, they both loved it too. A real treat, saw it at the Empire in Leicester Square on Saturday - I though my seat was broken before I realised it was actually meant to recline! Luxury indeed.

Good analysis Fake,I agree 1.04 to 1.05 + China is likely now. Do you think China can pull enough to get SF to No 5. WW (1.123b - T Dark of Moon)China Casino Royale $11.7m, QOS $21m, but that was 6 and 4 years ago.Comparing to Transformers, 1 (2007) $37m, 2 (2009) $65.8m, 3 (2011) $145.5mCR - QOS x 2 in 2 yearsT1 - T2, x1.8 in 2 years, T2 - T3 x 2.2 in 2 years or T1 - T3 x4 in 4 yearsSo can we say QOS - SF x 4 in 4 years ? $80+mIn it's favour, better WOM, several scenes in ChinaAgainst - Release date clash with or near to The HobbitPersonally I think $80m from China for SF is possible which would be enough to stick it in 5th all time.Anyone else ?

UK Breakout film for 2013 - 50 Shades of ...'25 - 50 yr old women'http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/9459779/50-Shades-of-Grey-is-best-selling-book-of-all-time.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/50-shades-of-grey-boost-for-ann-summers-hailed-by-lingerie-tycoon-8398605.htmlThis could make £50m

I agree - everyone forgetting it's Christmas Time ! Got all holidays to go and see this. I'm taking my son on Monday (it's a bit cheaper) don't have to rush out and see it this weekend. It's no Avatar, Skyfall etc and I'm a bit annoyed that they spun 1 book into 3, three, - yup really THREE very long movies but it'll be fine none the less.PS. Did I mention the 3 movies rant ?

New to forums.boxoffice but was around quite a bit in the old BOM forums days when Avatar opened to $75ish for example. Not saying it'll have anything like those legs and already in the under $400m club (3 3hr films from 1 book ?wtf?) but just saying $37m Friday not disastrous.

Germany good for SF otherwise yes a little disappointing, Japan disappointing for lots of things

Yes - 2M would be a good number for SF Friday - 35% drop (from last Fri). I was thinking 40 - 45% drop on Hobbit weekend so better than expected for me.Are there any other numbers yet - Lincoln, BD2, ROTG etc - i couldn't find any numbers on pg34, have they moved? Can't believe 50+ pages on this one already. $37m for Hobbit not disastrous, did everyone forget it's December - different legs apply !!!

Theatre counts for next week might be interesting, 3 new wide releases including Jack Reacher and This is 40. Hope SF doesn't get hit too hard next week when it'll really matter during the holidays. Perhaps SF could have PfK's theatres next week ?

Uxbridge have it in 2D, 3D, HFR 3D and IMAX 3D ! - IMAX is sold out, other 3D around 60% and 2D about 30% for tonight's showsGoing to go on Monday at 4pm in GX with my 9 year old - save a few quid as it counts as off peak.