Box-Office Wrap-Up: Aug. 10 – Aug. 12

I am glad this one got stomped even though my prediction was quite high. Quite high or quite low, it's been a consistent summer for The Oracle.

Result: $50.2 million (My rank: #1, $14.0m off)

However, I've been strong after the top slot. Wahddya want? I'm just one man in a world of numbers.

Result: $33.6 million (My rank: #2, $3.0m off)

This continues to really taper off after that monstrous opening weekend. The only explanation is rabid fans opening weekend, not as much interest afterwards. That's how these legacy projects become mirages. Where Bourne has interest throughout the community The Simpsons had a decent base but not much hype past that.

Result: $11.1 million (My rank: #4, $1.9m off)

A huge letdown, and we've again chosen to reward okay films at the expense of actual good films. I'm very disappointed in you America. Shame.

Result: $9.0 million (My rank: #3, $5.9m off)

Nice prediction! It's all about positive feedback for me, even if it has to come from myself. One interesting thing, if you're going to adapt a television show it helps to have 20 years of history behind it. If at all possible.

Result: $6.4 million (My rank: #5, $.2m off)

We get one musical a year, this seems to be it. Will this get Oscar buzz? I don't see how, but stranger things have happened.

Result: $6.3 million (My rank: #8, $1.2m off)

I just subscribed to a magazine called "Radar." I have high hopes because the first issue I read detailed Sony's alleged $400m+ budget on Spider-Man 3. That was a story no one else covered, so I'm in.

Result: $5.9 million (My rank: #7, $.8m off)

$782m and going strong. Okay, not that strong, it's pretty much on its last leg. However, with the final gasp it will pass Prisoner of Azkaban which is always the studio benchmark for success. You just have to beat the previous edition every time and you're a winner.

Result: $5.3 million (My rank: #9, $.7m off)

Is $33m total a victory here? I have no idea, no budget released. Hopefully I'll find a mole inside the studio accounting system soon.

Result: $3.9 million (My rank: #10, $.2m off)

All I have to say to this is: Bwaahahahahahaha. Couldn't happen to a crappier movie, good on ya guys.

Result: $3.5 million (My rank: #6, $2.6m off)