"Man of Steel," the big-budget reboot of the Superman franchise, leaped over the competition, collecting a muscular $125 million since its opening to lead the domestic box office with the year's second-largest debut weekend and the biggest June opening ever. It also added an additional $71.6 million from overseas box offices in 24 markets.
"This is the End," written by star Seth Rogen and his childhood friend, collected $20.5 million at theaters in the domestic market. The comedy depicting the end of the world stars more than a dozen well-known Hollywood actors including James Franco, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera and Emma Watson.
Oscar-winning American director Oliver Stone's final cut of his epic saga "Alexander" made its world premiere on Monday (June 17) at the 16th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival. The film, starring Colin Farrell, was first released in 2004. Stone was also awarded a life-time-achievement honor by the festival's jury.
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