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the movie business is always going to be something you walk away overwhelmingly happy with. The momentum of the brand for Marvel at this point is really something to take a step back and admire.” Marvel and Disney now boast the top three opening weekends of all time with “Avengers” and its sequel taking the top two slots and “Iron Man 3” in third place. Hollis said this is “confirmation” that these films are “bringing a completely different kind of filmmaking to cinema. They’re creating events and characters and building worlds in a way that is drawing the attention of huge crowds.” Rentrak’s Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian agreed that the failure to top the first film is “in no way” a disappointment. “You have to put this into perspective. Considering the level of competition this weekend in the sporting world, it shows that movie going holds its own against all other
options,” he said. Also, while the first film’s $207.4 million haul might just seem like a new benchmark to hit, Dergarabedian was quick to point out that opening above $200 million was “literally like breaking the box office sound barrier.” Instead of a new industry standard, a $200 million opening might continue to be an industry rarity. “Ultron’s” future success is not in doubt either. “These other options were single events. ‘Avengers’ has a very long playing time. This is a journey to $1 billion and beyond,” he said. With $168 million in international sales this weekend, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” has grossed $627 million globally in just 12 days. The film has yet to open in China and Japan. The rest of the top five was populated with holdovers, “The Age of Adaline,” ‘’Furious 7,” ‘’Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” and the animated “Home.” (ap)
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This photo provided by Disney/Marvel shows, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark in the film, “Avengers: Age Of Ultron.” The movie releases in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2015.
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More restricted parking zones in Ubud
LOS ANGELES — The Avengers are mighty, but not enough to beat themselves. The Marvel and Disney sequel earned a staggering $187.7 million in its debut weekend, making it the second biggest U.S. opening of all time according to Rentrak estimates Sunday. But “Avengers: Age of Ultron” failed to top the all-time record of the first film’s $207.4 million debut in 2012. Although “Ultron” was the only new film in wide release this weekend, it had some significant small screen competition: The Kentucky Derby, the NBA playoffs, and the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao fight. Numbers could shift by the time Monday actuals roll in, but it seems the robust counter-programming may have blockaded another record for Marvel and Disney. Still, for Disney’s head of distribution Dave Hollis, the weekend was a “spectacular result” for the film, which cost a reported $250 million to produce. Playing on 4,276 screens, the audiences for “Ultron’s” debut were 59 percent male and 41 percent under the age of 25. “We’re in rare air here,” said Hollis. “Having the second biggest opening weekend in the history of
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015
GIANYAR - After implementing parking restriction along Jalan Suweta, north of the Catus all the major paved roads in Ubud Pata in Ubud, the Gianyar Transportation Agency is now starting to enforce parking restriction free of parked vehicles,” he said. In line with this vision, the cenat some points along the main road in the center of Ubud, including along Jalan Raya Ubud tral parking area on Jalan Suweta is from the Catus Pata (central intersection) to the Ubud Art Market.
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Eric Clapton celebrates 70th birthday by rocking the Garden
NEW YORK — It was Eric Clapton’s birthday celebration, but it was the sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden that got a gift as the guitar god enthralled during a two-hour concert that included some of his biggest hits and guest stars including John Mayer. There was no cake or “Happy Birthday” serenade; in fact, Clapton started Friday’s concert in typical matter-of-fact fashion, with a brief salutation to the crowd before delving into a rollicking version of “Somebody’s Knocking” from J.J. Cale. Still, the first in Clapton’s two-night stand to mark his 70th (which actually happened March 30) was special, if only for Clapton’s legendary guitar play, scorching through songs like “Hoochie Coochie” and “Queen of Spades,” while measured but still stirring during songs like his acoustic “Tears in Heaven,” which he switched up with a reggae arrangement more uptempo than the
Head of the Gianyar Transportation Agency, Cokorda Agusnawa, said that the implementation of parking restriction within a radius of several meters around the Catus Pata is part of a new urban plan for Jalan Suweta that includes the opening of a central parking lot. “The first part of the plan includes
the road east of the Art Market, as well as the part of the road to the South and West of the headman’s office. FOr the time being the Northern part of Jalan Suweta is still being used,” he said. Starting in May, there will also be parking restriction implemented for the paved road in a radius of 500
meters around Catus Pata. However, he added that the restrictions will be applied gradually as will those restrictions that will apply to the East and West. “All this will happen gradually, starting in May and will continue to include other sections of road in Ubud. The ultimate goal is to have
hoped to be able to accommodate all the vehicles. Parking for motorcycles, specifically those belonging to employees of hotels, restaurant and other tourist facilities will likely be directed to park in the area of Taman Kaja or Taman Kelod. “All this is still being discussed. For instance, if the central parking lot is filled to capacity, people may be directed to
park in the Taman,” he said. Regardless, parking plans will continue to be developed, including the possibility of valet parking. (nik) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.
original version. A special moment came when Clapton’s keyboardist Paul Carrack performed a version of “You Are So Beautiful,” popularized by Joe Cocker, a longtime Clapton friend who died in December. Clapton also dedicated a song to beloved mentor B.B.King, who earlier Friday announced that he is in hospice care in Las Vegas. For his birthday bash, Clapton brought out a few of his guitarplaying friends: Mayer traded frenetic guitar licks with his idol on “Pretending,” while he and Jimmy Vaughan were masterful together on the electric “Before You Accuse Me.” Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall also delivered as they joined him on “Let It Rain.” Clapton said little to the crowd, but toward the end he let on that the night was just as magical to him as it was to the audience. “I want to thank you for helping me celebrate,” he said. “This is the best birthday I ever had.” (ap)
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After implementing parking restriction along Jalan Suweta, north of the Catus Pata in Ubud, the Gianyar Transportation Agency is now starting to enforce parking restriction at some points along the main road in the center of Ubud, including along Jalan Raya Ubud from the Catus Pata (central intersection) to the Ubud Art Market.