[lbo-talk] "Spider-Man 3" to open to China before U.S.

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"Spider-Man 3" to open to China before U.S.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/12/content_5832947.htm

2007-03-12

BEIJING, March 12 -- Chinese moviegoers are likely to catch the latest
installment in the Spider-Man series before their peers in the United
States.

The Shanghai Morning Post reports "Spider-Man 3" recently passed
examination by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. It's
slated to open in theaters on the Chinese mainland on May 1, even though it
won't be released in the United States until May 4.

Lead actor Tobey Maguire and actress Kirsten Dunst are set to attend the
world premiere ceremony in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on April 16. Sources
from the distribution company, Columbia Pictures, say they are working to
incorporate a tour of the Chinese mainland into the stars' itinerary.

"Spider-Man" was a huge hit in 2002. It reported the highest takings at
the North American box office of any film released that year, but only
earned 43 million yuan (US$5.55 million) on the Chinese mainland. The 2004
sequel managed to increase its takings at the Chinese mainland box office to
55 million yuan.

Columbia Pictures expect to make 100 million yuan at the box office with
their latest film, thanks to the efforts they have made to reduce the impact
piracy has on profits.

(Source: CRIENGLISH.com)

Editor: Lu Hui

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