Woman found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017 matches identity of missing person in Switzerland
Genetic genealogy has helped Toronto police identify a woman who was found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017.
"No Time to Die," the latest entry in the James Bond franchise, notched an estimated $56 million at the North American box office this weekend, according to its studio, MGM.
That number met the studio's expectations for the film, which stood at $55 million to $60 million going into the weekend, but was nonetheless a somewhat muted performance for the Bond brand — one of the most lucrative franchises in Hollywood history.
In short, with "No Time to Die" as the final film of the Daniel Craig era and one of the most anticipated films of the year, the results are solid but a bit soft for 007. Keeping with the Bond theme, Hollywood, theater owners and MGM are likely neither shaken nor stirred by this result.
The film has already racked up $313 million at the worldwide box office since opening internationally last week.
The totals for "No Time to Die" are ultimately fine, but with all of the attention — and good reviews — there were some analysts who felt it could exceed expectations.
Why it didn't is likely due to several factors.
For starters, the pandemic is still ongoing which makes projecting box office returns week-to-week a bit of a gamble. The film is also fairly long, clocking in at two hours and 43 minutes. That type of duration could have stifled the number of screenings the film had, despite opening in 4,407 theaters.
And Bond fans skew older than, say, Marvel lovers, so audiences may wait until next week or longer to see the film.
In the end, this weekend gives Craig the second-lowest opening of his run as Bond. Only his first film, 2006's "Casino Royale," earned less in its debut, according to Comscore.
"Expectations certainly ran high for 'No Time to Die,'" Paul Dergarabedian, senior analyst at Comscore, told CNN Business. "While the long running time may have played a role in this weekend's performance, it also is reflective of the fact that the more mature moviegoer — who has an interest in the Bond franchise — generally take their time to get out to the movie theater."
He added that the film will "likely be taking its time to build its box office."
Now, theaters look to next week as another of cinema's most iconic names — Michael Myers — returns in Universal's "Halloween Kills." The horror film starring Jamie Lee Curtis hits theaters and the streaming service Peacock on Friday.
Genetic genealogy has helped Toronto police identify a woman who was found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017.
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay.
The headquarters of the Republican National Committee in Washington, D.C., was briefly evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was delivered to the building, the police said.
A private island on Nova Scotia’s South Shore has been listed for sale with a $11.5-million USD price tag.
Cynthia Cardinal said she was 'overwhelmed' with happiness when she received a text message on Monday with the news that serial killer Robert Pickton, who murdered her sister, was attacked in prison. She called it 'karma.'
A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.
Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February.
Canadians can expect a mixed bag of weather, with forecasts warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and snow in some areas across western Canada.
A Tennessee judge on Wednesday blocked the auction of Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, by a company that claimed his estate failed to repay a loan that used the property as collateral.
A city known for its history, ties to outer space and southern barbecue, is also home to a Winnipeg chef dishing out dozens of perogies.
A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.
Public libraries in Atlantic Canada are now lending a broader range of items.
Flashes of purple darting across the sky mixed with the serenading sound of songs will be noticed more with spring in full force in Manitoba.
Catching 'em all with impressive speed, a 7-year-old boy from Windsor, Ont. who only started his competitive Pokémon journey seven months ago has already levelled up to compete at a world championship level.
A sanctuary dedicated to animals with disabilities is celebrating the third birthday of one of its most popular residents.
2b Theatre recently moved into the old Video Difference building, seeking to transform it into an artistic hub, meeting space, and temporary housing unit for visiting performers in Halifax.
A B.C. woman says her service dog pulled her from a lake moments before she had a seizure, saving her life.
A Starbucks fan — whose name is Winter — is visiting Canada on a purposeful journey that began with a random idea at one of the coffee chain's stores in Texas.