'Limitless' Beats Down 'Battle: Los Angeles' At Weekend Box Office

Bradley Cooper suspense flick also came out on top over 'Rango,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer.'
By Ryan J. Downey


Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper in "Limitless"
Photo: Universal Pictures

The weekend's box-office receipts proved that Bradley Cooper doesn't need his "Hangover" or "A-Team" buddies to open a movie, Matthew McConaughey can impress the critics when he skips the easy romantic comedy cash, and the pair responsible for "Shaun of the Dead" have yet to exhaust their well of genre love letters as "Limitless," "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "Paul" hit theaters.

Cooper's "Limitless" was the #1 movie in America with a $19 million debut, according to studio estimates. It's the first flick to depend on Cooper's star power since the heartthrob actor hit it big in "The Hangover," the ensemble buddy romp that became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever. Overall, the box office was down 10 percent from last year, but this wasn't a bad debut.

Matthew McConaughey, known for going shirtless in several poorly reviewed but hugely successful romantic comedies, told the Toronto Star he took a pay cut to play an attorney reduced to living in his car in "The Lincoln Lawyer," and that move certainly paid off. "The Lincoln Lawyer" debuted at #4 with $13.4 million, and perhaps better still for the 41-year-old actor, it boasted an 81 percent critical average according to Rotten Tomatoes. By comparison, his "Fool's Gold" mustered a mere 10 percent with critics just a couple of years ago.

Lionsgate Films paid theaters the difference for 40,000 tickets that were redeemed through a Groupon promotion, where subscribers to the discount email service were able to pick up tickets to "The Lincoln Lawyer" for just $6. The studio reported that 190,000 tickets were sold this way, which means many folks will likely continue to redeem them throughout the film's run in theaters.

"Paul," the weekend's other new wide release, was #5 with $13.2 million. Written by and starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, "Paul" is a road trip movie about an alien that is as much a comedic love letter to classic sci-fi films like "E.T." and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" as their previous movies "Hot Fuzz" and "Shaun of the Dead" paid homage to the action and zombie genres, respectively (and respectfully, for that matter). With a production budget of $40 million and worldwide appeal, the movie is sure to do fine for co-distributors Relativity and Universal.

Seth Rogen voices the namesake alien in "Paul" and the film's opening was stronger than that of his "Observe and Report" and his Kevin Smith-directed "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." It easily outdid "Hot Fuzz" as well, which debuted with $5.8 million in 2007 and went on to gross $23.6 million in the U.S. While 71 percent of critics enjoyed "Paul," it does bear the unfortunate distinction of being the worst reviewed of the Frost/Pegg collaborations next to the 91 percent earned by both "Fuzz" and "Shaun."

"Limitless" was the only new release that was able to beat "Rango." The blockbuster animated movie starring the voice talent of Johnny Depp as a lizard-turned-sheriff was #2 over the weekend with another $15 million in receipts for a $92 million total.

"Battle: Los Angeles" was #3 with $14.6 million for a $60.6 million total. "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke's gothic take on "Red Riding Hood" was #6 with $7.2 million for a two-week total of just $25.9 million. The movie's critical rating came in at just 11 percent.

The Matt Damon vehicle "The Adjustment Bureau" was #7 with $5.9 million for a $48.7 million total. Disney's "Mars Needs Moms," one of the biggest flops in recent memory, was #8 with just $5.3 million for a $15.4 million total against an estimated $150 million production budget. "Beastly," which had a release date close behind Alex Pettyfer's other teen-friendly flick, "I Am Number Four," was #9 with $3.3 million for a $22.2 million total. The comedy "Hall Pass" rounded out the top 10 with $2.6 million for a $39.5 million total.

Check out everything we've got on "Limitless," "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "Paul."

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Britney Spears Begins Filming 'Till The World Ends' Video

Spears tweets photo from set of clip for Femme Fatale's second single.
By Jocelyn Vena


Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends" cover art
Photo: Jive

Just one day after announcing she was set to begin work on her latest Femme Fatale music video, for "Till the World Ends," Britney Spears tweeted a photo of herself on the set late Thursday.

Donning ripped tights, a studded leather jacket, matching fingerless leather gloves and a black bralette, Spears is pictured drinking a bottle of water. Her hair is mussed, her makeup sexy and smoky, and she is looking out onto the set.

"Day 1 of the #TTWE Videoshoot," she tweeted. "Just wrapped my first big dance number. Taking a well deserved break people!"

She is working on the video for her second single with Norwegian director and photographer Ray Kay, who has worked with Lady Gaga, the Backstreet Boys, Beyoncé and Justin Bieber.

The video will be shot in L.A. No date has been set for the video's premiere.

Kay tweeted about the news Thursday, writing, "Guess who's set to direct Britney Spears' new video? Yay! Its going to be amazing."

Another behind-the-scenes photo also hit the Web: Taken from an aerial view, the video's dancers, dressed in all black, are seen hanging out by craft services on the set.

Spears recently spoke to Ryan Seacreast about the Ke$ha-penned track, noting her enthusiasm for the song. " 'Till the World Ends' is fun! It's fun. I like it.

It's good energy," she said of the track, which was produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard. "I'm a vibe person, and I think I love good-mood songs, and if it puts me in a good mood, it clicks for me."

What do you think the "Till the World Ends" video will be like? Tell us your ideas below!

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Bradley Cooper rocked his blue-lensed glasses this morning while shuttling between interviews in NYC - Buzz chatted with him today about riding high on the success of Limitless and The Hangover 2! The actor scored a win last weekend when his film topped the box office, though his costar, Abbie Cornish, is already occupied with showing off her new feature Sucker Punch. Bradley's big-screen triumph may have been dampened by the fact the end of his two-year relationship Renée Zellweger was announced on the exact same day his movie was released. He's nonetheless sticking to his work schedule, and his dedication to acting is so far the only thing being blamed for their split.


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WORKIN' FOLKS: Michelle Williams, Ludacris & Audra McDonald Land New Gigs

There YBF celebs have landed new acting gigs and we've got the deets on Audra McDonald, Ludacris and Michelle Williams inside...

 

Michelle Williams has landed a new job.  The "Heart 2 Yours" singer is playing a lead role in David E. Talbert's play "What My Husband Doesn't Know." She and the cast  have been rolling since February.  And she takes the stage in Baton Rouge for the 2-day run of the production there on March 22 and March 23.  Her sexy co-stars are Morris Chestnut and  Brian White.  Destiny's former "Child" has previously starred in the West End production of CHICAGO, and the national tour of THE COLOR PURPLE.  A few pics from the show:

Alright then Michelle.

 

 

Ludacris has a new movie role as well.  The rapper joins a long list of high-profile celebs in Garry Marshall's New Year's Eve film.  Luda will be playing an NYPD cop working during the Times Square celebration. He will co-star with Halle Berry, Sofia Vergara, Hilary Swank, Sarah Jessica Parker Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michelle and Robert De Niro.  He's also starring in this summer's Fast Five movie.

 

 

And four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will return to the stage as Bess in "Porgy And Bess" at the American Repertory Theater this September.  She's set to leave her starring role on ABC's "Private Practice" and this must be why.

"I'm looking forward to it. I feel like I'm old enough," said Audra in a recent interview.  The actress will leave her current gig on the show this spring.  Damn...I was REALLY hoping she and Taye Diggs/Sam would get back together.  No likey this Sam and Addison ish....

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