CULVER CITY, Calif.,
Nov. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that
SPECTRE has shattered box office records in nearly every
market in which it has been released, led by a historic performance
in the UK.
In total in the six released territories, the film has taken in
$80.4 million, including $67.7 million from SPRI territories and
$12.7 million from territories in
which MGM is distributing.
In the UK, the film has opened to an estimated £41.7 million
($63.8 million USD) in its first
seven days of release, securing new records for the biggest opening
of all time in UK box office history.
SPECTRE took the opening record from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
which was also released on a Monday to £23.882 million.
SPECTRE also achieved a new record for the highest
seven-day gross in UK box office history, overtaking the last James
Bond film, SKYFALL.
SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure,
continues the longest running and most successful film franchise in
cinema history. The film opened in 647 cinemas and on 2,500
screens, making it the widest release of all time in the UK and
Ireland.
The UK wasn't alone in shattering box office records as nearly
every releasing market saw SPECTRE make history as the
biggest box office opening of all-time.
In the Netherlands,
SPECTRE took in 3.3 million
Euro ($3.7 million USD),
surpassing the record set by Skyfall and bringing its cume
to $3.9 million including
previews.
In the Nordic region, markets distributed by MGM, SPECTRE
took in a total of $12.7 million USD,
setting new opening records in Finland and Norway, both surpassing Skyfall –
Finland took in 2.35 million Euro ($2.63
million USD), and Norway
24.4 million krone ($2.88 million USD). The film also set a new
record in Denmark for the biggest
three-day opening of all time, as SPECTRE took in
28.1 million krone ($4.21 million USD), also surpassing
Skyfall. In Sweden,
SPECTRE took in 24.95 million
krone ($2.97 million USD), a
spectacular result that is 30% over the opening of
Skyfall.
SPECTRE has also set a new IMAX record, recording the
highest per-location average in IMAX history as the first film ever
to top a $100,000 per-location
average, with $105,000 in 47 IMAX
locations.
In response to the #1 UK opening, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said, "We're so grateful to all
our James Bond fans and the British public for making
SPECTRE's debut in the UK box office history!"
"What an incredible thrill it is for us at MGM to see how James
Bond continues to deliver such excitement to his fans. This
record-breaking support from UK audiences for what is our 24th
outing is nothing short of amazing. We can't wait for the rest of
the world to see SPECTRE," said Gary
Barber, MGM Chairman and CEO.
Peter Taylor, Managing Director
Sony Pictures UK, also commented, "We are delighted that
audiences in the UK and Ireland
continue to embrace these stories about one of our biggest and best
cultural icons. This opening proves once again, that the film
world of James Bond speaks to cinema-goers like no other."
ABOUT "SPECTRE"
A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica
Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous
criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the
existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.
Meanwhile back in London,
Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for
National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the
relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph
Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Lea
Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr. White
(Jesper Christensen), who may hold
the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an
assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others
cannot.
As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a
chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played
by Christoph Waltz.
Sam Mendes returns to direct
SPECTRE, with Daniel Craig
reprising his role as 007 for the fourth time. SPECTRE is
produced by Michael G. Wilson and
Barbara Broccoli. The
screenplay is by John Logan and
Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and Jez
Butterworth, with a story by John
Logan and Neal Purvis &
Robert Wade.
About Albert R. Broccoli's EON
Productions
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and
controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based
company that co-owns, with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, the
copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right
to produce future James Bond films as well as all worldwide
merchandising. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK
based production company which makes the James Bond films. The
007 franchise is the longest running in film history with
twenty-four films produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and
Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli and have
produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including
CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, SKYFALL and
SPECTRE.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused
on the production and global distribution of film and television
content. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of
premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has
investments in domestic and international television channels and
is the majority owner of and distributor for United Artists Media
Group (UAMG). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony
Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global
operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and
distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution;
television networks; digital content creation and distribution;
operation of studio facilities; and development of new
entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional
information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.
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