Sony Pictures’ zombie horror comedy “Zombieland” unspools into 3,036 venues, the widest opening this weekend. The Ruben Fleischer film has received positive critic and viewer response with Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin starring roles.
Michael Moore’s “
Capitalism: A Love Story” documentary is sent our via Overture Films and should find great support from its 962 venues, most likely turning in the biggest per-theatre average of the lot.
Drew Barrymore’s “
Whip It" which marks her feature-length directorial debut, debuts into 1,720 theatres. “Juno” lead Ellen Page stars alongside Barrymore as well as Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Jimmy Fallon, Alia Shawkat, Eve and Zoe Bell.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ sends out their “
The Invention of Lying” comedy into 1,707 locations. Ricky Gervais stars as well as directing and writing with Matthew Robinson. Cast includes Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill and Louis C.K.
Limited theatrical openers include Lionsgate’s “
More Than a Game" documentary in 14 venues, Focus Features “
A Serious Man” in just 6 theatres, IFC’s “
Afterschool” in a single location, Big Pictures’ “
Do Knot Disturb” in 57 theatres and UTV Motion Pictures’ “Wake Up Sid” in 79 venues.
Next weekend, Universal looks to laugh up top spot with their “Couples Retreat” comedy starring Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Ackerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Faizon Love, Kali Hawk and Jean Reno.