News for May 18, 2002

Box Office: Oz Invaded by 'Clones,' But 'Rings' Still King

5/18/02, 11:24 am EST - Strider

'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones landed in Australia, where much of it was shot at Fox Studios in Sydney, with the market's highest non-holiday opening day ever and the second-biggest day overall. The champion of Oz remains The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which rang up $2.25 million from 405 theaters in its first day, averaging $5,588.' [More]