Making competitive college a cappella singing seem cool is a feat in itself. Now Universal will find out if its comedy musical “Pitch Perfect” can hit the box-office high notes.
A terrific limited release debut and a barrage of youth-driven buzz have Universal executives and industry analysts in harmony: Both are looking for beautiful box office music when the tuneful comedy opens nationwide this weekend.
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It will be in 2.770 theaters this weekend and analysts see the film in the mid- to-high-teen millions. It's already looking like a financial winner for Universal, which developed and co-financed the movie with Paul Brooks’ Gold Circle Films for $17 million. Brooks produced along with Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman via their Brownstone Productions.
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