Motion picture distributors: ranked by total U.S. and Canada box office receipts for 2006.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY U.S. moviegoers spent $9.1 billion at the box office in 2006, a slight increase from the previous year. More than 700 films were released in 2006, with the top 10 distributors accounting for 92 percent of the market share. Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co.'s sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean This article is about the franchise. For other, more specific uses, see Pirates of the Caribbean (disambiguation). For real pirates, see Piracy in the Caribbean. Pirates of the Caribbean : Dead Man's Chest" was the year's top grossing film, bringing in $423 million domestically. The film grossed slightly more than $100 million in its first 48 hours, the shortest time it has taken any movie to reach that plateau plateau, elevated, level or nearly level portion of the earth's surface, larger in summit area than a mountain and bounded on at least one side by steep slopes, occurring on land or in oceans. , and went on to make $136 million on its opening weekend. The movie grossed $642 million overseas to bring its worldwide box office total to more than $1 billion. There were some changes at some of the major studios. DreamWorks SKG SKG Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw (Dutch) SKG Spielberg, Katzenberg,and Geffen (DreamWorks Studios) SKG Thessaloniki, Greece - Thessaloniki (Airport Code) SKG Smith and Kraus Global , the studio founded by Steven Spielberg Noun 1. Steven Spielberg - United States filmmaker (born in 1947) Spielberg , David Geffen Geffen is a surname. The Hebrew word גֶּפֶן gephen (pl. גּפָנִים gəphānīm) means grapevine. and Jeffrey Katzenberg, was acquired by Paramount Paramount (pâr`əmount'), city (1990 pop. 47,669), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Originally a dairy region, it has become highly industrialized since the 1950s. , a subsidiary of Viacom
in full Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. U.S. corporation and film studio. It was formed when the film distributor Marcus Loew, who bought Metro Pictures in 1920, merged it with the Goldwyn production company in 1924 and with Louis B. Mayer Pictures in 1925. . Sequels dominated in 2006, with five of the top 10 domestic films being follow-up follow-up, n the process of monitoring the progress of a patient after a period of active treatment. follow-up subsequent. follow-up plan efforts. Four of the top 10 films were digitally animated films. THE PACESETTER SONY PICTURES SONY Pictures Releasing was the most successful domestic motion picture distributor in 2006 with $1.7 billion in U.S. and Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of box office receipts, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. data provided by Nielsen Noun 1. Nielsen - Danish composer (1865-1931) Carl August Nielsen, Carl Nielsen EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. . Worldwide, the studio's films brought in more than $3 billion. Culver cul·ver n. A dove or pigeon. [Middle English, from Old English culufre, from Vulgar Latin *columbra, from Latin columbula, diminutive of columba, dove.] City-based Sony Pictures Releasing had 30 films in theaters during 2006, which played in an average of 6,800 theaters per week. Its films topped the box office during 17 weeks of the year. The studio's top grossing film in the U.S. was "The Da Vinci da Vinci Surgery A surgical robot for performing certain surgeries–eg, mitral valve repair and laparoscopic procedures–eg, cholecystectomy and gastric ulcer repair. See Laparoscopic surgery, Robotics, Surgical robot. Code," which earned $217.5 million and an additional $539 million overseas. The Ron Noun 1. Ron - a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria Bokkos, Daffo West Chadic - a group of Chadic languages spoken in northern Nigeria; Hausa in the most important member Howard-directed movie was based on the novel written by Dan Brown and starred Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks as the lead character. The film was the second highest grossing movie of the year internationally behind the Walt Disney Co.'s "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." Sony's other big pictures were "Casino casino or cassino (both: kəsē`nō). 1 Card game played with a full deck by two to four players. Its origins are obscure though it probably traces back to the Italian game of Scopa. Royale Royale may refer to: In transportation:
James, in the Gospel of St. Luke, kinsman of St. Jude. The original does not specify the relationship. James, rivers, United States James. Bond series. It grossed $145 million domestically and $305 million more in foreign territories. The Will Ferrell John William "Will" Ferrell (born July 16, 1967[1]) is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American comedian, impressionist, writer and actor who first established himself as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, film "Talladega Talladega (tălədē`gə), city (1990 pop. 18,175), seat of Talladega co., NE central Ala., in the Blue Ridge foothills; inc. 1835. There are significant marble and limestone quarries. Nights: The Legend of Ricky Ricky may refer to:
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The first two "Spider-Man" films earned $404 million and $374
million at the domestic box office, respectively.
2006 Results
* box office
Distributor receipts (1) Top-Grossing Film
(Ranking in 2006) (millions) * name
* name * number of * box office
* address films (1) dollars (1)
Rank * Web site * market share (2) (millions)
1 Sony Pictures $1,697.9 The Da Vinci Code
Releasing (3) 30 $217.5
10202 W. Washington 18.6%
Blvd.
Culver City 90232
sonypictures.com
2 Buena Vista 1,477.3 Pirates of the
Pictures 25 Carribean: Dead
Distribution 16.2 Man's Chest
Inc. (5) 423.3
500 S. Buena Vista
St. Burbank 91506
disney.com
3 Twentieth Century 1,397.5 X-Men: The Last
Fox (2) 28 Stand
10201 W. Pico Blvd. 15.3 234.4
Los Angeles 90035
foxmovies.com
4 Warner Bros. 1,060.5 Superman Returns
Domestic Theatrical 26 200.1
Distribution (1) 11.6
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank 91522
warnerbros.com
5 Paramount Domestic 961.4 Over the Hedge
Distribution (6) 19 155
5555 Melrose Ave. 10.5
Hollywood 90038
paramount.com
6 Universal Pictures 798.7 The Break-Up
Distribution (4) 21 118.7
100 Universal City 8.7
Plaza Universal
City 91608
universalpictures
.com
7 Lions Gate 331.4 Saw III
Entertainment (10) 19 80.2
2700 Colorado 3.6
Blvd., Suite 200
Santa Monica 90404
lionsgatefilms.com
8 New Line Cinema 251.8 Final Destination 3
Inc. (8) 13 54.1
116 N. Robertson 2.8
Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles 90048
newline.com
9 The Weinstein Co. 223.6 Scary Movie 4
345 Hudson St., 14 90.7
13th Floor New York 2.4
10014
weinsteinco.com
10 Focus Features 180.7 Hollywoodland
100 Universal City 13 14.4
Plaza Universal 2
City 91608
focusfeatures.com
Distributor
(Ranking in 2006)
* name
* address Distributor
Rank * Web site Weeks at No. 1 Parent Company
1 Sony Pictures 17 Sony Corp.
Releasing (3)
10202 W. Washington
Blvd.
Culver City 90232
sonypictures.com
2 Buena Vista 9 Walt Disney Co.
Pictures
Distribution
Inc. (5)
500 S. Buena Vista
St. Burbank 91506
disney.com
3 Twentieth Century 8 News Corp.
Fox (2)
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles 90035
foxmovies.com
4 Warner Bros. 6 Time Warner Inc.
Domestic Theatrical
Distribution (1)
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank 91522
warnerbros.com
5 Paramount Domestic 4 Viacom Inc.
Distribution (6)
5555 Melrose Ave.
Hollywood 90038
paramount.com
6 Universal Pictures 5 NBC Universal
Distribution (4)
100 Universal City
Plaza Universal
City 91608
universalpictures
.com
7 Lions Gate 2 Lions Gate
Entertainment (10) Entertainment
2700 Colorado Corp.
Blvd., Suite 200
Santa Monica 90404
lionsgatefilms.com
8 New Line Cinema 0 Time Warner Inc.
Inc. (8)
116 N. Robertson
Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles 90048
newline.com
9 The Weinstein Co. 1 N/A
345 Hudson St.,
13th Floor New York
10014
weinsteinco.com
10 Focus Features 0 NBC Universal
100 Universal City
Plaza Universal
City 91608
focusfeatures.com
Distributor Top Distribution
(Ranking in 2006) Production Cos. for Executive
* name Which the Company * name
* address Distributes * title
Rank * Web site (partial list) * phone
1 Sony Pictures Columbia Pictures, Rory Bruer
Releasing (3) Revolution Studios, president,
10202 W. Washington TriStar Pictures, distribution
Blvd. Screen Gems (310) 244-4000
Culver City 90232
sonypictures.com
2 Buena Vista Walt Disney Chuck Viane
Pictures Pictures, president,
Distribution Touchstone distribution
Inc. (5) Pictures, Hollywood (818) 560-1000
500 S. Buena Vista Pictures
St. Burbank 91506
disney.com
3 Twentieth Century Twentieth Century Bruce Snyder
Fox (2) Fox, Fox 2000, Fox president, domestic
10201 W. Pico Blvd. Family Films, distribution
Los Angeles 90035 Searchlight (310) 369-1000
foxmovies.com Pictures, Twentieth
Century Fox
Animation
4 Warner Bros. Warner Bros., Daniel Fellman
Domestic Theatrical Silver Pictures, president,
Distribution (1) Dark Castle distribution
4000 Warner Blvd. Entertainment, (818) 954-6000
Burbank 91522 Section Eight
warnerbros.com Productions
5 Paramount Domestic DreamWorks SKG, Jim Tharp
Distribution (6) Scott Rudin president,
5555 Melrose Ave. Productions, C/W distribution
Hollywood 90038 Productions, (323) 956-5000
paramount.com Lakeshore,
Alphaville,
Kopelson/
Intertainment
6 Universal Pictures Imagine Nikki Rocco
Distribution (4) Entertainment, president,
100 Universal City Kennedy/Marshall distribution
Plaza Universal Co., Shady Acres (818) 777-1000
City 91608 Entertainment,
universalpictures Sommers Co., Strike
.com Entertainment,
Working Title Films
7 Lions Gate Lions Gate Films Steve Rothenberg
Entertainment (10) president, domestic
2700 Colorado distribution
Blvd., Suite 200 (310) 449-9200
Santa Monica 90404
lionsgatefilms.com
8 New Line Cinema New Line, Fine David Tuckerman
Inc. (8) Line, Rat president,
116 N. Robertson Entertainment, theatrical
Blvd., Suite 400 Benderspink distribution
Los Angeles 90048 (310) 854-5811
newline.com
9 The Weinstein Co. MGM, Our Stories Steve Bunnell
345 Hudson St., Films, Dimension chairman, domestic
13th Floor New York distribution
10014 (646) 862-3400
weinsteinco.com
10 Focus Features Rogue Pictures, Jack Foley
100 Universal City Universal Pictures president,
Plaza Universal distribution
City 91608 (818) 777-7373
focusfeatures.com
Note: The information on this list was supplied by Nielsen EDI Inc.
Additional information was provided by representatives of the
distributors. Distributors are ranked by total domestic box-office
receipts for the play period Jan. 2, 2006-Jan.1, 2007.
To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of
press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and
thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors
sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company
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period Jan. 3, 2006-Jan. 1, 2007
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