Source: Fortune
Summary
Emerald Fennell’s reimagining of “Wuthering Heights” topped the box office charts with $34.8 million in ticket sales in its first three days in North American theaters, with an estimated 76% of ticket buyers being women. The Warner Bros. release is expected to rise to $40 million by the end of the Presidents Day holiday. The film’s success comes as the future of Warner Bros. hangs in the balance, with Paramount continuing to sweeten its hostile takeover bid.
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Warner Bros.’ “Wuthering Heights” takes the top spot with $34.8 million, despite a mixed 63% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s success is driven by women, who made up 76% of ticket buyers. Meanwhile, Paramount’s hostile takeover bid continues to loom over Warner Bros. The studio’s ninth No. 1 opening in a row comes as a welcome boost.
It’s business as usual, but with a takeover bid on the table, every success is a negotiating chip.
Author: Evan Null
