'Twilight', the vampire romance based on the novel of the same name, took a big bite out of the weekend box office by raking in $70.5 million. The film was well on its way after a blazing start of $35 million on its first day of release -- which included large numbers from sold-out midnight Thursday screenings.
Exit polls indicated that as much as 75 percent of the movie's audience was female, and coincidentally, the numbers helped make 'Twilight' the biggest opener for a female director in history. It was directed by Catherine Hardwicke, who until now, was probably best known for directing 'Thirteen' and 'Lords of Dogtown'.
Following its debut, the movie has also been guaranteed a sequel by Summit Entertainment. 'New Moon' will be based on the second in the series of best-selling 'Twilight' books by author Stephenie Meyer. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will return as its star-crossed lovers, but Hardwicke's future is less certain.
'Twilight' has put the relatively small Summit Entertainment on the map. The film cost $35 million to make and has already garnered a huge profit for the studio that was formed in April 2007.
The other major release of the weekend, Walt Disney's animated 'Bolt', which featured the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus, made $27 million to take third place. 'Quantum of Solace' had a large drop, as expected, but still managed to stay in second place -- although 'Bolt' and 'Quantum' could flip spots when final box office numbers are released later on Monday.
1. Twilight, $70.5 million.
2. Quantum of Solace, $27.4 million.
3. Bolt, $27 million.
4. Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa, $16 million.
5. Role Models. $7.2 million.
6. Changeling, $2.6 million.
7. High School Musical 3: Senior Year, $2 million.
8. Zack and Miri Make a Porno, $1.7 million.
9. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, $1.67 million.
10. The Secret Life of Bees, $1.28 million.
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