Easy A makes the grade at weekend box office

The weekend estimates are in, and Easy A looks to clean up nicely at the box office, coming in at #2 with a 3 day take of just over $18 million. This is a great open for a teen comedy, and it was budgeted at just $8 million. Factor in the generally positive reviews, and Easy A looks like a hit for all involved.



Update (9/20/10): Actuals totalled a little lower than expected (which is normal) so Easy A opened with $17.7 million!

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Easy A is in theaters now!

Almost three years to the day, Amanda Bynes is finally back on the big screen co-starring as uber religious high schooler Marianne Bryant in Sony Pictures' Easy A, also featuring Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Cam Gigagnt, Alyson Michalka, Stanley Tucci, Dan Byrd, Patrica Clarkson, and Thomas Hayden Church.



The film revolves around a girl who lies about being promiscious in order to help social outcasts become accepted.

Budgeted at $8 million, the ensemble comedy is predicted to rise to the top of the box office class this weekend.

What the critics are saying:

A strong cast of actors such as Bynes, Lisa Kudrow and Thomas Haden Church portray the witty dialogue of a well-written script by Bert V. Royal in this Will Gluck film....“Easy A” is a must-see movie.
- Collegiate

Marianne [is] played with butt-clenching perfection by Amanda Bynes...
- Variety

Gluck was really fortunate that this cast came together, because they're all so relaxed with each other, all so funny, and they all know exactly what tone to use to play this material. And with the young cast, everyone seems on their game. Speaking of Bynes...she was pitch perfect in "Hairspray," and she pins down a very different character here, making her Marianne a nice example of curdled Christianity.
- Hitflix

Hopefully, the impending success of Easy A will bring Amanda Bynes back out of retirement fully and will lead to more projects.

After you see the movie, leave comments below or Tweet your thoughts!

Welcome back, Amanda!

Catch up on everything Easy A here and check out the official site.

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'Sydney White' poisoned at the box office

Sydney White came in at a disappointing #6 at the weekend box office, making a tiny $5,323,000. Resident Evil made $24 million and Good Luck Chuck netted $14 million.

This is Amanda's lowest starring role opening ever. The film might barely make enough money to cover its $16.5 million budget.

If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to try to catch a screening at your local theater. I saw on it Saturday and I really liked it. It's one of Amanda's best and funniest movies so far. There are even some emotional bits. It's nothing offensive like in other comedies, only a movie to make you laugh and feel good. People in the theater seemed to really enjoy it so you don't want to miss it. Go see it!

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Sydney White is in theaters now!

Sydney White is in theaters NOW so be sure to go see it with your friends.

It was released today in 2,102 theaters, much more than the initial 1,900 and is getting better reviews than its competition but isn't predicited to be a hit so don't miss it!

And be sure to check out the photo gallery of the premiere, with over 40 pictures!



Amanda Bynes



Amanda Bynes with her sister Jillian Bynes



Amanda Bynes and her film dad, John Schnieder



Amanda Bynes and director Joe Nussbaum



Joe Nussbaum, Sara Paxton, Amanda Bynes, and Matt Long

Check out the rest of the gallery here.

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"Hairspray" "most impressive" at weekend box office

Box Office Mojo reported that Hairspray came in at #3 for the weekend with $27.5 million dollars, making its debut higher than predictions and also making it the biggest opening for a musical ever!

This is a solid and strong opening for the movie which cost about $75 million to make. Adam Sandler's Chuck and Larry came in at #1, but all everyone is talking about is Hairspray!

Read the full report here.

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