After months of hype from the provocative director, Michael Moore’s anti-Donald Trump polemic “Fahrenheit 11/9” arrived in theaters this weekend. But despite strong reviews from critics and liberal-leaning moviegoers who appreciated Moore’s pull-no-punches take on our current political climate, the film’s box office hasn’t stacked up against Moore’s biggest films.
In an effort to get the film out to the widest audience possible prior to the midterm election in November, “Fahrenheit 11/9” eschewed the traditional steady rollout release most documentaries take in favor of a wide release on 1,719 screens. But while independent trackers pegged the film for a $5-7 million opening, the film only grossed $3.1 million for a per screen average of just over $1,800.
Also Read: 'Fahrenheit 11/9' Review: Michael Moore's New Movie Is About a Lot More Than Donald Trump
While that opening still ranks in the top 15 highest openings for documentaries, other Moore films...
In an effort to get the film out to the widest audience possible prior to the midterm election in November, “Fahrenheit 11/9” eschewed the traditional steady rollout release most documentaries take in favor of a wide release on 1,719 screens. But while independent trackers pegged the film for a $5-7 million opening, the film only grossed $3.1 million for a per screen average of just over $1,800.
Also Read: 'Fahrenheit 11/9' Review: Michael Moore's New Movie Is About a Lot More Than Donald Trump
While that opening still ranks in the top 15 highest openings for documentaries, other Moore films...
- 9/23/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
NEW YORK -- The Weinstein Co. has promoted Spencer Klein from vp sales Eastern division to senior vp and general sales manager of domestic distribution.
Klein will oversee domestic sales for the Weinstein Co.'s genre arm Dimension Films and expand his work in exhibitor settlement deals and services. He will continue reporting to chairman of domestic distribution Steve Bunnell in the company's New York office.
In his new post, Klein will work with Bunnell to determine ideal release dates and plans for his slate's rollout. He will continue his work on research screenings.
"Spencer has shown a remarkable aptitude for planning, research and industry analysis and plays an extremely integral role in our domestic distribution department," Bunnell said.
Klein joined the Weinstein Co. when the company launched in October 2005. Before that, he was a film buyer at Loews Cineplex Entertainment for six years and held distribution positions at New Line Cinema and New Yorker Films.
Klein will oversee domestic sales for the Weinstein Co.'s genre arm Dimension Films and expand his work in exhibitor settlement deals and services. He will continue reporting to chairman of domestic distribution Steve Bunnell in the company's New York office.
In his new post, Klein will work with Bunnell to determine ideal release dates and plans for his slate's rollout. He will continue his work on research screenings.
"Spencer has shown a remarkable aptitude for planning, research and industry analysis and plays an extremely integral role in our domestic distribution department," Bunnell said.
Klein joined the Weinstein Co. when the company launched in October 2005. Before that, he was a film buyer at Loews Cineplex Entertainment for six years and held distribution positions at New Line Cinema and New Yorker Films.
- 12/7/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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