“X-Men” set to extend box office reign
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – In the relative calm after a box office storm called “X-Men: The Last Stand,” the romantic comedy-drama “The Break-Up” is the lone new wide release in the marketplace this weekend.
The real-life relationship between the film’s stars, Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, could drive ticket sales. Not surprisingly, “Break-Up” is skewing female, but Vaughn appeals to both sexes.
After its $123 million opening last weekend, 20th Century Fox’s third “X-Men” movie is a shoo-in for the top spot again, while Universal’s “Break-Up” will vie for the second slot with Sony’s “The Da Vinci Code” and Paramount’s “Over the Hedge.”
Fox’s “The Omen” — a remake of the 1976 film about a boy named Damien who is destined to become the Antichrist — will debut Tuesday, The unusual release date of 6/6/06 ties in with the devilish digits featured in the film. The ensemble cast includes Julia Stiles, Liev Schreiber, Mia Farrow and David Thewlis. Newcomer Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick plays Damien.
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