He predicted the film, made for an estimated $40 million and in only itsthird week out, could ultimately net $150 million worldwide. Tough guy Jason Statham plays the beekeeper in question, an ex-commandoseeking revenge against a criminal group whose cruel scams lead to thesuicide of his friend (Phylicia Rashad). "Beekeeper" only narrowly edged out last weekend's top film, Paramount's"Mean Girls," which took in an estimated $7.3 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period in the US and Canada. Made for $100 million, "Wonka" has grossed just over $550 millionworldwide. The sleeper hit has rolled up totals of $71.2million domestically and $55 million overseas for a total $126.2 million.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 29, 2024 05:52 UTC