Word: dergarabedian
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...akin to the 2,104 theaters that ran the "Star Wars" rerelease last winter. That would allow Lucas to open the film only in houses equipped with state-of-the-art screening and sound systems. Of course, 2,000-plus theaters is no art-house opening. And, says Paul Dergarabedian, president of the box office tracking firm Exhibitor Relations, "it will break records no matter what, because they'll fill every seat. The demand for this film will far outweigh supply...
...Mulan" has grossed $77.1 million, "Dr. Dolittle" $65 million, and "The Truman Show," once considered an iffy proposition because of Jim Carrey's more serious turn, $100 million. "You don't need a big breakaway hit to have a record summer," says Paula Dergarabedian, president of Exhibitor Relations. "Consistency has been the word this year. Even a movie like 'Hope Floats' is up to $52 million. Who would have expected that...