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Top 10 Summer US movies 1997
1. Men in Black $235 million
2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park $227 million
3. Air Force One $150 million
4. My Best Friend's Wedding $120 million
5. Face Off $110 million
6. Batman & Robin $105 million
7. Con Air $99 million
8. Contact $94 million
9. George of the Jungle $93 million
10. Hercules $91 million


Comment - Disney's animated movies used to be near the top 10,
Hercules is just hanging in there, outdone by the minor live-action

George of the Jungle which was much less heavily promoted and
merchandised. By comparison, 1995's Toy Story narrowly beat
Pocahontas at positions 3 and 4 for the year, both were over $140
million for the year.


Source: Seattle Times Sept 5, 1997




(Seattle Times Jan 28, 1996)


Only Toy Story seems likely to pass the $200
million mark


1. Batman Forever $184 Million
2. Apollo 13 $172 million
3. Toy Story $150 million
4. Pocahontas $141 million
5. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" $104 million
6. Casper $100 million
7. Die Hard With a Vegeanance $100 million
8. Goldeneye $93 million
9. Crimson Tide $91 million
10. Waterworld $88 million