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The Beatles
In 1981 , financial losses by ATV 's parent company , ACC , led it to attempt to sell its music division . According to authors Brian Southall and Rupert Perry , Grade contacted McCartney , offering ATV Music and Northern Songs for $30 million . According to an account McCartney gave in 1995 , he met with Grade and explained he was interested solely in the Northern Songs catalogue , if Grade were ever willing to `` separate off '' that portion of ATV Music . Soon afterwards , Grade offered to sell him Northern Songs for £ 20 million , giving the ex-Beatle `` a week or so '' to decide . By McCartney 's account , he and Ono countered with a £ 5 million bid that was rejected . According to reports at the time , Grade refused to separate Northern Songs , and turned down an offer of £ 21 -- 25 million from McCartney and Ono for ATV Music . In 1982 , ACC as a whole was sold to Australian business magnate Robert Holmes à Court for £ 60 million .
A Hard Day's Night (film)
Bound for a London show from Liverpool , The Beatles escape a horde of fans ( `` A Hard Day 's Night '' ) . Once they are aboard the train and trying to relax , various interruptions test their patience : after a dalliance with a female passenger , Paul 's grandfather is confined to the guard 's van and the four lads join him there to keep him company . John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison , and Ringo Starr play a card game , entertaining some schoolgirls before arriving at their desired destination ( `` I Should Have Known Better '' ) .
The Proposal (film)
On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes , the film has an approval rating of 44 % based on 182 reviews , with an average rating of 5.3 / 10 . The site 's critical consensus reads : `` Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds exhibit plenty of chemistry , but they 're let down by The Proposal 's devotion to formula . '' On Metacritic , which assigns a weighted average rating , the film has a score of 48 out of 100 , based on 30 reviews from critics , indicating `` mixed or average reviews '' . Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of `` A -- '' on an A+ to F scale .
List of highest-grossing films
Another complication is release in multiple formats for which different ticket prices are charged . One notable example of this phenomenon is Avatar , which was also released in 3D and IMAX : almost two - thirds of tickets for that film were for 3D showings with an average price of $10 , and about one - sixth were for IMAX showings with an average price over $14.50 , compared to a 2010 average price of $7.61 for 2D films . Social and economic factors such as population change and the growth of international markets also impact on the number of people purchasing theater tickets , along with audience demographics where some films sell a much higher proportion of discounted children 's tickets , or perform better in big cities where tickets cost more .
History of advertising
The team members had a grueling schedule , working seven days a week , morning and night , for weeks on end . They visited bottlers , churches , `` ladies groups , '' schools , college campuses , YMCAs , community centers , insurance conventions , teacher and doctor conferences , and various civic organizations . They got famous jazzmen such as Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton to give shout - outs for Pepsi from the stage . No group was too small or too large to target for a promotion . Quaker
U.S. Marshals (film)
U.S. Marshals premiered in cinemas on March 6 , 1998 in wide release throughout the United States . During that weekend , the film opened in 2nd place , grossing $16,863,988 at 2,817 locations . The film Titanic was in 1st place during that weekend , with $17,605,849 in revenue . The film 's revenue dropped by 32 % in its second week of release , earning $11,355,259 . For that particular weekend , the film fell to 3rd place with the same theater count . The continuing success of Titanic remained unchallenged in 1st place with $17,578,815 in box office business . During its final week in release , U.S. Marshals was in 60th place , grossing a marginal $16,828 in revenue . U.S. Marshals went on to top out domestically at $57,167,405 in total ticket sales through its theatrical run . For 1998 as a whole , the film would cumulatively rank at a box office performance position of 36 .
The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen Theatrical release poster by Frank McCarthy Directed by Robert Aldrich Produced by Kenneth Hyman Written by Nunnally Johnson Lukas Heller Based on The Dirty Dozen by E.M. Nathanson Starring Lee Marvin Ernest Borgnine Charles Bronson Jim Brown John Cassavetes Richard Jaeckel George Kennedy Trini Lopez Ralph Meeker Robert Ryan Telly Savalas Donald Sutherland Clint Walker Robert Webber Music by Frank De Vol Cinematography Edward Scaife Edited by Michael Luciano Distributed by Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer Release date June 15 , 1967 ( 1967 - 06 - 15 ) Running time 150 minutes Country United States United Kingdom Language English German Budget $5.4 million Box office $45.3 million
Happy Birthday to You
The documentary film The Corporation states that Warner / Chappell charged up to US $ 10,000 for the song to appear in a film . Because of the copyright issue , filmmakers rarely showed complete singalongs of `` Happy Birthday '' in films , either substituting the public - domain `` For He 's a Jolly Good Fellow '' or avoiding the song entirely . Before the song was copyrighted it was used freely , as in Bosko 's Party , a Warner Bros. cartoon of 1932 , where a chorus of animals sings it twice through . The copyright status of `` Happy Birthday to You '' is directly referenced in a 2009 episode of the TV series iCarly , `` iMake Sam Girlier '' , in which the main character as well as others begin to sing the song to Sam but are prevented from doing so by Freddie , who says the song is n't public domain ; `` For She 's a Jolly Good Fellow '' is then sung instead .
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Stan Marsh , Kenny McCormick , Kyle Broflovski , and Eric Cartman go to a cinema to see Terrance and Phillip : Asses of Fire , which stars the boys ' favorite Canadian comedy duo Terrance and Phillip . However , the boys are refused entry due to the film being R - rated , so they pay a homeless man to accompany them .
Minstrel show
Those minstrels who stayed in New York and similar cities followed Barnum 's lead by advertising relentlessly and emphasizing the spectacle of minstrelsy . Troupes ballooned ; as many as 19 performers could be on stage at once , and J.H. Haverly 's United Mastodon Minstrels had over 100 members . Scenery grew lavish and expensive , and specialty acts like Japanese acrobats or circus freaks sometimes appeared . These changes made minstrelsy unprofitable for smaller troupes .
Underworld (film series)
Film Release date Box office gross Box office ranking Budget Reference North America Other territories Worldwide All time North America Underworld September 19 , 2003 $51,970,690 $43,737,767 $95,708,457 # 1,382 $22 million Underworld : Evolution January 20 , 2006 $62,318,875 $49,021,926 $111,340,801 # 1,122 $50 million Underworld : Rise of the Lycans January 23 , 2009 $45,802,315 $45,282,848 $91,085,163 # 1,582 $35 million Underworld : Awakening January 20 , 2012 $62,321,039 $97,791,632 $160,112,671 # 1,121 $70 million Underworld : Blood Wars November 24 , 2016 $30,353,973 $50,739,340 $81,093,313 # 2,499 $35 million Total $ 7008252766892000000 ♠ 252,766,892 $ 7008286573513000000 ♠ 286,573,513 $ 7008539340405000000 ♠ 539,340,405 $212 million List indicator ( s ) A dark grey cell indicates the information is not available for the film .
Gone with the Wind (film)
From December 1939 to July 1940 , the film played only advance - ticket road show engagements at a limited number of theaters at prices upwards of $1 -- more than double the price of a regular first - run feature -- with MGM collecting an unprecedented 70 percent of the box office receipts ( as opposed to the typical 30 -- 35 percent of the period ) . After reaching saturation as a roadshow , MGM revised its terms to a 50 percent cut and halved the prices , before it finally entered general release in 1941 at `` popular '' prices . Along with its distribution and advertising costs , total expenditure on the film was as high as $7 million . 1967
Hang 'Em High
The film became a major success after release in July 1968 , and with an opening - day revenue of $5,241 in Baltimore alone , it became the biggest United Artists opening in history , exceeding all of the James Bond films at that time . It debuted at number five on Variety 's weekly survey of top films and had recouped production expenses within two weeks of screening . It eventually grossed $6.8 million in the U.S.. It was widely praised by critics , including Arthur Winsten of the New York Post , who described Hang ' Em High as `` a Western of quality , courage , danger and excitement . '' Variety gave the film a negative review , calling it `` a poor American - made imitation of a poor Italian - made imitation of an American - made western . ''
The Honeymooners
Alice says it was because her foot slipped , to which Ralph responds , `` I wish my foot could slip like that , I 'd be playing center field for the New York Giants . '' 23 `` Mama Loves to Mambo '' Marvin Marx and Walter Stone March 3 , 1956 ( 1956 - 03 - 03 ) Ralph and Norton are annoyed with a new neighbor , a mambo dance instructor , ( Charles Korvin ) , who is unwittingly winning their wives ' hearts -- and their cooking time . 24 `` Please Leave the Premises '' Marvin Marx and Walter Stone March 10 , 1956 ( 1956 - 03 - 10 ) The Kramdens and the Nortons are at war with the landlord over a rent increase of $5 per month , though the only one who really wants to fight is Ralph . 25 `` Pardon My Glove '' A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn March 17 , 1956 ( 1956 - 03 - 17 ) Alice tries to surprise Ralph for his birthday , but her plans are ruined because of his jealousy . 26 `` Young Man with a Horn '' A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn March 24 , 1956 ( 1956 - 03 - 24 ) In the hopes of securing a civil service job , Ralph tries to improve himself by writing down his good points and bad points , and working on eliminating the bad points . The song that Ralph tries to hit the high note on is `` Carnival of Venice '' . 27 `` Head of the House '' Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka March 31 , 1956 ( 1956 - 03 - 31 ) After boasting that he is the boss of his household , Ralph accepts a bet that he can order Alice to cook a special dinner . 28 `` The Worry Wart '' Marvin Marx and Walter Stone April 7 , 1956 ( 1956 - 04 - 07 ) Ralph frets after being summoned to his local IRS office to clear up a mysterious tax problem . 29 `` Trapped '' Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka April 14 , 1956 ( 1956 - 04 - 14 ) Ralph witnesses an armed robbery and murder . He arrives home a nervous wreck . And for good reason : the killers are after him .
The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners is an American television sitcom created by and starring Jackie Gleason , based on a recurring comedy sketch of the same name that had been part of his variety show . It followed the day to day life of New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden ( Gleason ) , his wife Alice ( Meadows ) , and his best friend Ed Norton ( Carney ) as they get involved with various scenarios in their day to day living . Most episodes revolved around Ralph 's poor choices in absurd dilemmas which frequently showed his quick - to - judge attitude in a comedic tone , but have also revolved around more serious issues such as women 's rights and social impressions .
Munchkin
A dozen or so children of average height were hired so they could be used for background fill . Of these child actresses , four are known to still be living .
All the Money in the World
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes , the film has an approval rating of 78 % based on 206 reviews , with an average rating of 6.9 / 10 . The site 's critical consensus reads , `` All the Money in the World offers an absorbing portrayal of a true story , brought compellingly to life by a powerful performance from Christopher Plummer . '' On Metacritic , the film has a weighted average score of 72 out of 100 , based on 47 critics , indicating `` generally favorable reviews '' . Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of `` B '' on an A+ to F scale .
Gone with the Wind (film)
When it was re-released in 1947 , it earned an impressive $5 million rental in the United States and Canada , and was one of the top ten releases of the year . Successful re-releases in 1954 and 1961 enabled it to retain its position as the industry 's top earner , despite strong challenges from more recent films such as Ben - Hur , but it was finally overtaken by The Sound of Music in 1966 . The 1967 reissue was unusual in that MGM opted to roadshow it , a decision that turned it into the most successful re-release in the history of the industry . It generated a box - office gross of $68 million , making it MGM 's most lucrative picture after Doctor Zhivago from the latter half of the decade . MGM earned a rental of $41 million from the release , with the U.S. and Canadian share amounting to over $30 million , placing it second only to The Graduate for that year . Including its $6.7 million rental from the 1961 reissue , it was the fourth highest - earner of the decade in the North American market , with only The Sound of Music , The Graduate and Doctor Zhivago making more for their distributors . A further re-release in 1971 allowed it to briefly recapture the record from The Sound of Music , bringing its total worldwide gross rental to about $116 million by the end of 1971 -- more than trebling its earnings from its initial release -- before losing the record again the following year to The Godfather .
A Hard Day's Night (film)
A Hard Day 's Night is a 1964 British musical comedy film directed by Richard Lester and starring the Beatles -- John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison , and Ringo Starr -- during the height of Beatlemania . It was written by Alun Owen and originally released by United Artists . The film portrays several days in the lives of the group .
The Honeymooners
28 `` The Worry Wart '' Marvin Marx and Walter Stone April 7 , 1956 ( 1956 - 04 - 07 ) Ralph frets after being summoned to his local IRS office to clear up a mysterious tax problem . 29 `` Trapped '' Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka April 14 , 1956 ( 1956 - 04 - 14 ) Ralph witnesses an armed robbery and murder . He arrives home a nervous wreck . And for good reason : the killers are after him . 30 `` The Loudspeaker '' Marvin Marx and Walter Stone April 21 , 1956 ( 1956 - 04 - 21 ) Thinking he is about to be named Raccoon of the Year , Ralph prepares an acceptance speech . In the end , Alice finds out from the Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler that the honor is going to Norton . 31 `` On Stage '' Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka April 28 , 1956 ( 1956 - 04 - 28 ) When Ralph is asked to take the lead in a play , he lets it go to his head . 32 `` Opportunity Knocks But '' Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka May 5 , 1956 ( 1956 - 05 - 05 ) Ralph gets a chance to impress his boss and earn a promotion , but Norton gets the job instead . 33 `` Unconventional Behavior '' Marvin Marx and Walter Stone May 12 , 1956 ( 1956 - 05 - 12 ) Ralph and Norton are sure to be a riot at the annual Raccoon convention ... if they ever manage to get out of Norton 's `` trick '' handcuffs . In the meantime Norton saves up spending money ( $50 in 1955 = $400 in 2017 ) for the trip , unlike Ralph . So Ralph , in order to get spending money for the trip from Alice , decides to take her along , to Norton 's chagrin -- since it means Trixie will force him take her along as well . He finds out too late that Alice had decided to give him the money anyway . When Norton asks him how he gets them into these fixes , Ralph replies that he has a `` BIG MOUTH !
Agent Orange
The chemical companies involved denied that there was a link between Agent Orange and the veterans ' medical problems . However , on May 7 , 1984 , seven chemical companies settled the class - action suit out of court just hours before jury selection was to begin . The companies agreed to pay $180 million as compensation if the veterans dropped all claims against them . Slightly over 45 % of the sum was ordered to be paid by Monsanto alone . Many veterans who were victims of Agent Orange exposure were outraged the case had been settled instead of going to court , and felt they had been betrayed by the lawyers . `` Fairness Hearings '' were held in five major American cities , where veterans and their families discussed their reactions to the settlement , and condemned the actions of the lawyers and courts , demanding the case be heard before a jury of their peers . Federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein refused the appeals , claiming the settlement was `` fair and just '' . By 1989 , the veterans ' fears were confirmed when it was decided how the money from the settlement would be paid out . A totally disabled Vietnam veteran would receive a maximum of $12,000 spread out over the course of 10 years . Furthermore , by accepting the settlement payments , disabled veterans would become ineligible for many state benefits that provided far more monetary support than the settlement , such as food stamps , public assistance , and government pensions . A widow of a Vietnam veteran who died of Agent Orange exposure would only receive $3700 .
Interview with the Vampire (film)
Interview with the Vampire : The Vampire Chronicles opened on November 11 , 1994 . Opening weekend grosses amounted to $36.4 m , placing it in the number one position at the US box office . In subsequent weeks it struggled against Star Trek Generations and The Santa Clause . Total gross in the United States was $105 million , while the total including international gross was $224 million , with an estimated budget of $60 million .
The Young and the Restless cast members
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Money for Nothing (song)
`` Money for Nothing '' Single by Dire Straits from the album Brothers in Arms B - side `` Love over Gold '' ( Live ) ( 7 `` ) Released 1985 Format 7 '' 10 '' 12 '' cassette CD Length 8 : 25 ( Album version ) 7 : 04 ( Vinyl LP Edit ) 4 : 38 ( Official Single Edit ) 4 : 06 ( Promo Single Edit ) Label Vertigo ( UK ) Warner Bros ( US ) Songwriter ( s ) Mark Knopfler Sting Producer ( s ) Neil Dorfsman Mark Knopfler Dire Straits singles chronology `` So Far Away '' ( 1985 ) `` Money for Nothing '' ( 1985 ) `` Brothers in Arms '' ( 1985 ) `` So Far Away '' ( 1985 ) `` Money for Nothing '' ( 1985 ) `` Brothers in Arms '' ( 1985 )
Lakers–Clippers rivalry
During exhibition games in December 2012 between the two teams , courtside seats with the Lakers as the designated home team were sold at $2,750 , while the same seats at the Clippers home game days later went for $1,100 . Before the arrival of Griffin and Paul , both among the top players in the NBA , the Clippers would market their opponents ' star players to improve ticket sales . As attractive as the Clippers were becoming , it was hard to overcome Los Angeles ' affection for the Lakers that had spanned over 50 years . For the 2015 -- 16 season , the Clippers will be charging more than the Lakers for their top courtside seats . The Clippers ' top tickets will cost $2,840 each -- which include food , parking , and admission to an exclusive Clippers hospitality room -- while the Lakers ' remained at $2,750 without food or parking .
The Honeymooners
Early cast additions in later sketches were upstairs neighbors Ed and Trixie Norton . Ed ( Carney ) was a sewer worker and Ralph 's best friend , although his innocent and guileless nature was the source of many arguments between the two . Trixie ( maiden name never mentioned ) , Ed 's wife , originally portrayed by Elaine Stritch as a burlesque dancer but was replaced after just one appearance by the more wholesome looking Joyce Randolph . Trixie is a foil to Ed , just as Alice is for Ralph , but derivatively , and almost always off - screen .
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
O Brother , Where Art Thou ? Theatrical release poster Directed by Joel Coen Produced by Ethan Coen Written by Ethan Coen Joel Coen Based on The Odyssey by Homer Starring George Clooney John Turturro Tim Blake Nelson Charles Durning Michael Badalucco John Goodman Holly Hunter Music by T Bone Burnett Cinematography Roger Deakins Edited by Roderick Jaynes Tricia Cooke Production company Working Title Films Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Release date October 19 , 2000 ( 2000 - 10 - 19 ) Running time 107 minutes Country United Kingdom United States France Language English Budget $26 million Box office $72 million
A Hard Day's Night (film)
A Hard Day 's Night Theatrical release poster Directed by Richard Lester Produced by Walter Shenson Screenplay by Alun Owen Starring The Beatles Wilfrid Brambell Music by Musical Director : George Martin Songs : Lennon -- McCartney Cinematography Gilbert Taylor Edited by John Jympson Production company Walter Shenson Films Proscenium Films Distributed by United Artists Release date 6 July 1964 ( UK ) 11 August 1964 ( US ) Running time 87 minutes Country United Kingdom Language English Budget £ 189,000 Box office $12,299,668
Bourne (film series)
Film Release date Box office revenue Box office ranking Budget Ref ( s ) Opening weekend North America North America Other territories Worldwide All time North America All time worldwide The Bourne Identity June 14 , 2002 $27,118,640 $121,661,683 $92,372,541 $214,034,224 # 455 # 587 $60 million The Bourne Supremacy July 23 , 2004 $52,521,865 $176,241,941 $112,258,276 $288,500,217 # 227 # 396 $75 million The Bourne Ultimatum August 3 , 2007 $69,283,690 $227,471,070 $215,353,068 $442,824,138 # 126 # 195 $110 million The Bourne Legacy August 10 , 2012 $38,142,825 $113,203,870 $162,940,880 $276,144,750 # 514 # 414 $125 million Jason Bourne July 29 , 2016 $59,215,365 $162,434,410 $253,050,504 $415,484,914 # 267 # 222 $120 million Total $ 7008801012974000000 ♠ 801,012,974 $ 7008835975269000000 ♠ 835,975,269 $ 7009163698824300000 ♠ 1,636,988,243 $490 million Average $157,587,160 $159,284,953 $323,872,113
The Three Stooges
Within their first year at Columbia , the Stooges became very popular . Realizing this , Columbia Pictures president Harry Cohn used the Stooges as leverage , as the demand for their films was so great that he eventually refused to supply exhibitors with the trio 's shorts unless they also agreed to book some of the studio 's mediocre B movies . Cohn also saw to it that the Stooges remained ignorant of their popularity . During their 23 years at Columbia , the Stooges were never completely aware of their amazing drawing power at the box office . Their contracts with the studio included an open option that had to be renewed yearly , and Cohn would tell them that the short subjects were in decline , which was not a complete fabrication ( Cohn 's yearly mantra was `` the market for comedy shorts is dying out , fellas '' ) . The Stooges thought that their days were numbered and would sweat it out each year , with Cohn renewing their contract at the last moment . This deception kept the insecure Stooges unaware of their true value , resulting in them having second thoughts about asking for a better contract without a yearly option . Cohn 's scare tactics worked for all 23 years that the Stooges were at Columbia ; the team never once asked for a salary increase -- nor were they ever given one . It was not until after they stopped making the shorts in December 1957 that Moe learned of Cohn 's tactics , what a valuable commodity the Stooges had been for the studio and how many millions more the act could have earned . Columbia offered theater owners an entire program of two - reel comedies ( 15 - 25 titles annually ) featuring such stars as Buster Keaton , Andy Clyde , Charley Chase and Hugh Herbert , but the Stooge shorts were the most popular of all .