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'Pirates' sequel sets new world record

(WENN)
Updated: 2007-05-31 08:51


Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End has smashed the record for the
biggest worldwide opening in history--the movie raked in a massive $401
million in its first six days of release.

The second sequel in the Walt Disney-made series has already broken box
office records in the U.S. for the best Memorial Day weekend debut, after
making $142.1 million.

At World's End beat the previous record for best opening set by the
release of Spider-Man 3 earlier this year, which made a total of $382
million in its first few days.

Walt Disney Studios spokesman Mark Zoradi says, "We knew that audiences
all over the world were excited to see Johnny Depp and the rest of the
fantastic Pirates cast in this latest adventure, but this record-setting
response at the global box office has been nothing short of incredible.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End now has the biggest opening in
movie history, and we're extremely proud of that achievement."









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