This weekend two new films open nationwide and will attempt to conquer the Box office.
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" is the first new release. The film, starring Steve Carrell, Jim Carrey, and Steve Buscemi, tells the story of superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton who attempt to salvage their act and their friendship by staging their own daring stunt. The film opened at the SXSW Film festival and scored negative reviews with a 38 percent aggregate score on Rotten Tomatoes. Warner Bros will unveil the film in 3,160 theaters and expects it to gross $18 million.
The second release of the week is "The Call." Starring Halle Berry, the film recounts the story of a veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner who receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted. In her search for the girl she soon realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life. Opening in 2,507 theaters Tristar expects the film to make $13 million.
In limited release the James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez starrer "Spring Breakers" will open in New York and Los Angeles. The film received positive reviews and is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. "Upside Down" starring Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess also opens in 11 theaters. The film received negative reviews with a 38 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Oz: The Great and Powerful" continues in 3,912 theaters and is most likely going to top the Box office with $40 million.