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“The Vow,” “Safe House” Wow at Box Office, “Journey 2” Also Impressive

This weekend’s new releases did a number on the so-called “box office slump” Friday, delivering impressive grosses that should produce weekend totals ahead of forecasts.

As expected given the strong promotional campaign, appealing leads and pre-Valentine’s Day weekend timing, “The Vow” got off to a phenomenal start Friday, grossing in the $15 million territory Friday, according to industry estimates posted by Deadline.

“Safe House” is not going down without a fight, however. It likely earned about $14 million Friday, and when all is said and done, it will likely join “The Vow” in the $35-42 million territory for the weekend.

The 3D re-release of “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” will land in third with about $9 million as it prepares for a weekend in the mid-$20 millions. Surprisingly close-behind, Deadline forecasts, will be “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” Though it likely only grossed in the $7 million territory Friday, the family film is expected to pickup steam Saturday and could find itself flirting with a $25 million weekend total.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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