'Boss Baby' unseats 'Beauty and the Beast' in surprise box office tussle
The Boss Baby" knocked Walt Disney Co.'s "Beauty and the Beast" from the top of the North American box office this weekend, resulting in a surprise win for the new animated release.
Mon Apr 03 2017
'Boss Baby' unseats 'Beauty and the Beast' in surprise box office tussle
"The Boss Baby" knocked Walt Disney Co.'s "Beauty and the Beast" from the top of the North American box office this weekend.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Disney's 'Moana' atop N. American box office again
The animated sea-faring musical adventure "Moana" triumphed for its third straight weekend, topping the North American box office with $18.9 million.
Mon Dec 12 2016
"Doctor Strange" wins box office for second weekend
Marvel's latest comic book hero "Doctor Strange" was projected to sell US$43 million in tickets this weekend, dropping only 49 per cent in its second weekend.
Mon Nov 14 2016
'Doctor Strange' works magic on N. American box office
Surgeon-turned-sorcerer "Doctor Strange" raked in US$85.0 million over the weekend.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Ang Lee predicts China box office to dwarf Hollywood
The filmmaker predicts that the Chinese film market was about to explode, not only overtaking but dwarfing the American box office in a matter of years.
Sat Oct 29 2016
'Peculiar Children' from Burton hands box-office win to Fox
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," director Tim Burton's film based on a popular children's book, led the North American box office in its weekend debut.
Mon Oct 03 2016
"The Magnificent Seven" tops North American box office
"The Magnificent Seven," a remake of the classic 1960 Western, starring Denzel Washington, outgunned the competition at the North American box office in its debut week, industry data showed on Sunday.
Mon Sep 26 2016
'Ninja Turtles' wrest top box office spot from 'X-Men'
The 3-D action sequel "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" debuted on top of the North American box office with relatively modest earnings of $35.3 million, industry estimates showed.
Mon Jun 06 2016
'Angry Birds' tops North American box office
"The Angry Birds Movie" hopped to the top of the North American box office over the weekend.
Tue May 24 2016
'Batman v Superman' pows box office with $170.1 mn debut
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" leapt to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend with $170.1 million.
Mon Mar 28 2016
New Bond film 'Spectre' tops North American box office
The new James Bond movie "Spectre" had a softer opening than expected at the North American box office, raking in $70.4 million at the weekend, industry figures showed Monday
Tue Nov 10 2015
'The Perfect Guy' tops North America box office in debut
"The Perfect Guy," a thriller about a woman whose tryst with a seemingly ideal man turns dangerous, topped North American box office sales in its debut weekend, industry trackers said Sunday.
Mon Sep 14 2015
'War Room' rises above box office competition
Faith-based drama "War Room" had its prayers answered, rising to the top of the North American box office chart in its second week in movie theaters, industry trackers said Tuesday.
Wed Sep 09 2015
'Avengers' sequel nets 2nd biggest US box office opening
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" scored the second biggest North American box office opening but failed to hit the record set by "The Avengers".
Mon May 04 2015
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024