'Scary Movie 4' Sets Box Office Record

'Scary Movie 4' Sets Box Office Record

NEW YORK, April 16/PRNewswire/ --

- Film Opens at the #1 Spot Grossing Over US$41 Million and Shatters the
Record for Easter Weekend

The Weinstein Company today announced that Dimension Films' "Scary Movie
4" opened number one in North America grossing over US$41 million, becoming
the highest grossing Easter weekend opening ever and giving the film the
largest opening for a film released by The Weinstein Company.

The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The
Weinstein Company. The film was co-produced by The Weinstein Company and
Miramax Films. The previous record holder for Easter Weekend was "Panic
Room," which brought in US$31 million when it opened in 2002.

"We couldn't have asked for a more impressive opening for 'Scary Movie 4'
and are so proud to have accomplished this only six months after our company
launched," said Bob Weinstein. "This exceptional opening proves that this
franchise has tremendous staying power."

"I'm thrilled that people had as much fun seeing the movie as we did
making it," said director David Zucker. "I couldn't be happier about this
very strong opening."

Steve Bunnell, chairman of domestic distribution for The Weinstein
Company said, "The positive exit surveys for 'Scary Movie 4' are in line with
'Scary Movie 3' and demonstrate that audiences are really enjoying the
movie."

In "Scary Movie 4" the gang returns with the most hilarious and
irreverent installment yet with outrageous send-ups of "War of the Worlds,"
"The Grudge," "The Village," "Saw" and "Saw II," "Million Dollar Baby" and
many more. Legendary comedy director David Zucker and producer Bob Weiss
reunite to take aim at some of the best fright films, the latest box office
hits, music, current events, pop culture, and your favorite celebrities. Anna
Faris and Regina Hall are back as the loveable, dim-witted Cindy Campbell and
her self-serving, sex-crazed pal, Brenda, respectively -- joined this time
around by Craig Bierko ("Cinderella Man"), as the cute-but-utterly clueless
Tom Ryan. Together, they battle to save the world from a ruthless alien
invasion. And, in true Scary Movie tradition, the outrageous celebrity cameos
are non-stop. Those featured include: Carmen Electra, Shaquille ONeal, Dr.
Phil, Bill Pullman, Charlie Sheen, Anthony Anderson, Kevin Hart, rappers
Fabolous and YoungBloodz, Chris Elliott, Molly Shannon, Michael Madsen,
rappers Chingy and Lil' John, Leslie Nielsen returning as our fearless
Commander in Chief, plus many, many more surprises. In "Scary Movie 4,"
nothing -- and we mean NOTHING -- is off limits!

David Zucker, the creative genius behind "Airplane!" the "Naked Gun"
franchise, "Scary Movie 3," and "Ruthless People" will re-team with Dimension
Films to create "Superhero Movie," a spoof on the latest trend of comic-book
inspired films including "Spider-Man 3," "Superman Returns," "Batman Begins,"
"Fantastic Four," and "X-Men 3." "Superhero Movie" is being fast-tracked for
a February 9, 2007 theatrical release.

Source: The Weinstein Company

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