Movie goers' thumbs up to 'Titanic 3D', earns Rs.6.1 crore

Movie goers' thumbs up to 'Titanic 3D', earns Rs.6.1 crore

The 3D version of James Cameron's epic love story "Titanic" has garnered Rs.6.1 crore in the opening weekend and is said to be the highest grosser of the genre in he country. Trade experts are expecting more footfalls during the week.

Released Thursday, the 3D version of the movie garnered Rs.6.1 crore from 213 screens in opening weekend. It also enjoyed a good opening in the international market by earning $35.5m from 5,579 screens in 84 countries this weekend, a statement said.



'Titanic 3D' more magnificent after 15 years

'Titanic 3D' more magnificent after 15 years

Film: "Titanic 3D"; Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane; Director: James Cameron; Rating: **** 1/2

Since "Titanic" originally released in 1997, the first question that comes to one's mind is of reasons to 'revisit' the film. The second question is about a film that may have won maximum Oscars, but whether 3D is good enough reason to not buy a DVD instead?



'Titanic' in 3D: Indian fans excited, experts doubtful

'Titanic' in 3D: Indian fans excited, experts doubtful

Come Thursday, and cinema goers in India will be able to relive their "Titanic" moments once again, but in 3D. While fans are excited to watch the epic James Cameron film, theatre owners and distributors here doubt if it will pull in the crowds.

The original "Titanic", a love story with the 1912 sinking of the ship as its backdrop, which was released in 1997 and won 11 Oscars, grossed $1.843-billion worldwide. It made around Rs.500 million (nearly $1 million) in India alone.



'Titanic' in 3D -- Indian fans excited, experts doubtful

'Titanic' in 3D -- Indian fans excited, experts doubtful

Come Thursday, and cinema goers in India will be able to relive their "Titanic" moments once again, but in 3D. While fans are excited to watch the epic James Cameron film, theatre owners and distributors here doubt if it will pull in the crowds.

The original "Titanic", a love story with the 1912 sinking of the ship as its backdrop, which was released in 1997 and won 11 Oscars, grossed $1.843-billion worldwide. It made around Rs.500 million (nearly $1 million) in India alone.



It's start of an American movie career for me: Jean Dujardin

It's start of an American movie career for me: Jean Dujardin

Jean Dujardin is beaming with joy after winning his first ever Oscar for his performance in black and white silent French movie "The Artist" and says he has work opportunities at home, but this is the start of an American movie career for him.

"I began contemplating a career in acting while serving my mandatory military service. Thereafter, I went on to work in 'OSS 117'. At present I have a lot of opportunity in France, but may be this is the start of an American movie career for me," said Dujardin.



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