I�m seeing Marley again this afternoon. For one thing, I�m not absolutely sure that I saw John Grogan in the obedience class scene. A perfect excuse to go back. But honestly, it�s the best movie I�m seen in a very long time and Jen�s performance is outstanding. I�d love to see another Jen and Owen movie because they make a terrific pair.

Thanks Dottie for posting the new numbers.

I�m seeing Marley again this afternoon. For one thing, I�m not absolutely sure that I saw John Grogan in the obedience class scene. A perfect excuse to go back. But honestly, it�s the best movie I�m seen in a very long time and Jen�s performance is outstanding. I�d love to see another Jen and Owen movie because they make a terrific pair.

Thanks Dottie for posting the new numbers.

Meg-in the Obedience School part-John is toward the end of the group on the right.He's in a grey/black/white print shirt and blue jean shorts...also look for author Dave Berry-he's near Jennifer in the birthday party scene...I remember when they were taping he said it would probably be cut but he's in there.He talked about how nice Owen and Jennifer were and how "nice" Jennifer smelled.It was really funny..he said his wife said down boy!!!

I remember that with Berry, Kathy, and I will look for him. Somebody, I think Erin, posted a picture of John in that scene, with a very distinctive shirt. I'm going to look up that picture so I can hone in on it. Tell me, do you need as many tissues the second go around. If so, I can carry a bigger handbag. Can't wait until 1:30. I have the ticket already in my grubby little hand.

I love the title. While I don't totally agree with his analysis of why the movie topped all others, it's a nice read.

BOX OFFICE PROPHETS

Weekend Wrap-Up
Sandler and Pitt Mauled by Adorable Puppy
By David Mumpower
December 28, 2008

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The industry saved one of the biggest surprises of 2008 for its final weekend. Marley and Me is the number one movie at the box office. The heartwarming tale of newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan and the incorrigible puppy that becomes an inseparable part of their new family proved to be the perfect piece of escapism for consumers with the end result being a magnificent $37.0 million weekend. Including Marley and Me's record-setting Christmas Day performance, the Jennifer Aniston/Owen Wilson comedy has already earned a whopping $51.7 million and will probably cross the $100 million mark by this time next week.


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Sorry personwater. Didn't mean to offend you by posting this. I'll delete it after I return from seeing Marley & Me. Gotta run.

Movie crowds adopt `Marley' with $37M weekend
Associated Press, 12.28.08, 11:43 AM EST

Hollywood is having a happy holiday with a rush of big Christmas weekend openings.

Leading the way is Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson's dog tale "Marley & Me" with $37 million in weekend ticket sales and a total of $51.7 million since it opened Christmas Day.

"Marley & Me" is the new record-holder for Christmas debuts with $14.7 million on opening day.

In second place for the weekend with $28.1 million is Adam Sandler's comedy "Bedtime Stories." Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett's romantic fantasy "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a close third with $27.2 million.

Opening at No. 4 with $21.5 million is Tom Cruise's World War II saga "Valkyrie."


http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/12/ ... 62734.html

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. "Marley & Me," $37 million.

2. "Bedtime Stories," $28.1 million.

3. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," $27 million.

4. "Valkyrie," $21.5 million.

5. "Yes Man," $16.5 million.

6. "Seven Pounds," $13.4 million.

7. "The Tale of Despereaux," $9.4 million.

8. "The Day the Earth Stood Still," $7.9 million.

9. "The Spirit," $6.5 million.

10. "Doubt," $5.7 million.
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