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LOS ANGELES – DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” remained at No. 6 at the North American box office in its third weekend, earning an estimated $4.5 million in ticket sales from Friday through Sunday, according to industry estimates released Sunday.
The animated fantasy adventure continued its theatrical run as new releases competed for moviegoers. The film’s weekend performance places it among the top 10 movies in the United States and Canada.
Released Sept. 25, “Forgotten Island” is an original DreamWorks production that draws inspiration from Filipino culture and mythology. Its story combines fantasy, comedy and adventure with a theme centered on friendship and the fear of growing apart.
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The film follows lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, who face a major turning point as they prepare to pursue separate paths after high school. Voiced by Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Filipino actress Liza Soberano, the two find themselves on the mysterious island of Nakali, where their friendship and shared memories are put at risk.
A story rooted in Filipino folklore
“Forgotten Island” draws from Philippine mythology, bringing folklore-inspired creatures and magical settings to a global animated audience.
The film was written and directed by Joel Crawford and Fil-Am filmmaker Januel Mercado, who sought to celebrate Filipino culture through an original animated adventure.
The production also features a voice cast that includes Lea Salonga, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Dave Franco and Jenny Slate.
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‘Other Mommy’ leads box office
`Other Mommy” led all movies in North America with $27.5 million in its opening weekend.
The heavily promoted horror film starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Rob Savage beat out last weekend’s top grossing film, the erotic thriller “Verity,” which took in $11.4 million in its second weekend, Rentrak reported.
“Resident Evil” made $8.3 million Friday through Sunday in its fourth week in theaters.
“Heart of the Beast” was fourth with $7.1 million in its third weekend, followed by “The Social Reckoning,” which opened with $5.5 million.
Rounding out the top 10 releases were “Forgotten Island” ($4.5 million), “Primetime” ($4 million), “Digger” ($3.2 million), “Angel and the Badman” ($2 million) and “The Odyssey” ($2 million). (With reports from CNS and AP)
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