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'f yws wrNrri 4- THE TRIBUNE, Oakland, California C-8 Wednesday, May 25, 1988 MiW f. kf, ENTERTAINMENT Willow attracts $8 million in ticket sales over weekend 9 1 million and Willow is off to an it, The Hollywood Reporter Willow," producer George Wmlmlw: E30VIh1P excellent start, Murphy said praised the production values icas $55 million medieval fan- Daily Variety termed the film but complained the storyline tasy, opened to nixed reviews Willow has attracted atten- a medieval mishmash but pro- never really kicks into over-but to moviegoers delight, fin- tion because of its cost to malt dieted kids will probably love drive. ishing No. 1 at the nations box during a two-year period. Also offices.

fantasy films, especially the Released early to avoid com- sword-and-sorcery realm, gen- SS2 "11y.b double and -Rambo II III, Willing hauled in $8.3 million last weekend. big audience. In "Willow, the main character lives in an imaginary village The amount surpassed the of little people and finds a baby opening weekend business of floating in' the river, but its a Raiders of the Lost Ark ($8.26 special baby who will threaten million in June 1981) and Top the throne of the evil Queen Gun ($8.19 million in May Bavmorda. 1986), said MGM-UA chairman Lee Rich. Willow, which opened Fri- Were thrilled with the films dy P24 theaters nationwide performance and look forward enthusiasm Jrom re- to a healthy summer run, Ridh viewers, is the latest effort from said.

Lucas, whose Star Wars and The previous weekends top Indiana Junes films have performer, Friday the 13th grossed $1 billion. Part VII The New Blood, took in $3.43 million to place nto" second to Willow." bfX Vr- ety, noted that only five motion In third was Colors with pictures in history have ever $2.9 million, followed by Bee- done $8 million-plus during tlejuice with $2.7 million and Mays traditional pre-Memorial Shakedown in fifth with $1.2 Day holiday movie slump. million. It is very difficult to gross $8 Billy Barty as High Aldwin In George Lucas fantasy flick, Willow. Cinerama Theatres of California Renaissance Rialto Theatres aiJroud to Announce the MHAMOUNI PC1URF5 PRESIN1S PAUL HOGAN UNDAKOZLOWSW "CROCOOlf DUNDEE JOHN MEILON EXECU1M PRODUCER WIU HOGAN WRITTEN SVRtLL HOGAN AND.METI HOGAN PROOUCED BV JOHN CORNE1L AND JANE SCOTT DIRECTED BV JOHN COBNEU A PARAMOUNT PCTURE AW MUA5W91IWMMraRR(V4'AjMAjNRK 9 1.

MMV of Berkeley's Newest and 8-Screen. Movie Palace41. i NOW SHOWING Hr IWJ i -J JFV7J CROWCANVON PLEASE SEE THEATER GUOE FOR SHOWIKS MATINEES DAILY Unique Interior Design Reminiscent of Theatres from Yesteryear Bargain prices daily for all shows starting before Ample flarklng at Minks parking garage onkittredge Eight Separate Auditoriums with State-of-the-Art Projection and Sound Systems Paramount Pictures Congratulates Cinerama Theatres of California and Renaissance Rialto Theatres on their Grand Opening Superb special effects, fabulous creatures and other-worldly settings. Joseph Gelmls NEWSOAY A TALE OF MAGIC. Sheila Benson, LOS ANGELES TIMES A PURE DELIGHT FOR ALL AGES Richard Freedman, NEWSHOUSE NEWSPAPERS GREAT FUN! Dennis Cunningham, CBS-TV SPLENDID NOW PLAYING EVERYWHERE! THE WORLDS FAVORITE ADVENTURER IS SACK FOS MORE.

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