From ‘Spider-Man’ to ‘Brand New Day’: The evolution of opening weekend milestones
The first ‘Spider-Man’ ushered in a new era blockbusters in 2002. The franchise proved again this weekend that it still has the juice.
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New ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer swings online
Are we heading toward another very big Spidey box office? PLUS: Jim Carrey’s Grinch steals a sequel, Anya Taylor-Joy joins ‘The Hunt for Gollum,’ and Derpy Tiger gets the Lego treatment.
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