“Alice in Wonderland” earns $41M on opening day
Opening day for Director Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland movie starring Johnny Depp has earned $41 million on its first day. In this film image released by Disney, Johnny Depp, left, Mia Wasikowska, center, and Anne Hathaway are shown in a scene from the film “Alice in Wonderland.” – AP PHOTO
After its big start Friday, the Disney release could be on track for a $100 million weekend. Box-office tracker Hollywood.com says that would be a record for films opening in March.
The current best March debut is $70.9 million for “300” in 2007.
According to the website, movieinsider.com, the budget for “Alice in Wonderland” was total cost of $250 million.
Director Burton reteamed with frequent collaborator Depp, who plays the Mad Hatter in their new take on Lewis Carroll’s classic. The film also features Burton’s romantic partner, Helena Bonham Carter, along with Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover and Mia Wasikowska as Alice. - AP
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