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http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118062014.html?cmpid=RSS|News|FilmNews

Box Office: 'Skyfall' aiming for $80 million debut

Sony-MGM pic playing better-than-expected at U.S. box office

By Stuart Oldham

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James Bond is celebrating his 50th anniversary in style.

According to Friday afternoon estimates, Sony-MGM's "Skyfall" is on track for a mammoth $80 million-plus debut, which would mark the highest U.S. opening in 007 history.

The 23rd Bond film (and the third starring Daniel Craig) is expected to draw $32 million-$37 million Friday, which includes last night's $4.6 million from Imax and midnight runs.

A rep for Sony downplayed the $80 million estimate, saying the studio was eyeing "in the low 70's" for the weekend. Outside B.O. sources beg to differ.

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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-skyfall-opening-388420

Box Office Report: 'Skyfall' Opening Weekend Eyeing $75 Million Range, Could Hit $80 Mil

5:11 PM PST 11/9/2012 by Pamela McClintock

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The latest James Bond pic looks to surpass "Quantum of Solace" and "Casino Royale" in its domestic debut after smashing records overseas; Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" doing solid business in limited launch.

Sam Mendes' Skyfall is doing bang-up business at the domestic box office and is virtually assured of posting the top debut for any Bond pic, not accounting for inflation.

The movie, returning Daniel Craig in the title role for a third time, should open in the $75 million range and could even near $80 million, according to more bullish box office observers. That includes $2.2 million earned in exclusive Imax and other large-format runs on Thursday (the film opened nationwide on Friday).

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