'Captain America' pushes aside 'Noah' to set April box office record
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
4/7/2014 (4 years ago)
Catholic Online
(https://www.catholic.org)
Move over, "Noah." "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" was the largest April debut for any film on record, totaling all box-office competition. Movie theaters across the U.S. were galvanized with a jolt only seen in summertime blockbusters as "Captain America" raked in a staggering $96.2 million its first opening weekend.

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" broke all box office records for the month of April.
Highlights
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
4/7/2014 (4 years ago)
Published in Movies
Keywords: Captain America, box office record, summer movies
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Analysts had predicted a substantial box office take. "Captain America" quickly overtook 2011's "Fast Five," which bowed to $86 million in the last weekend of April, typically Hollywood's unofficial opening weekend of summer.
"Disney ran another Marvel movie up the flagpole," David Mumpower, analyst for Box Office Prophets says. "And the entirety of North America saluted."
No child need ever go to bed hungry -- Learn how you can help!
It's been a good year so far for motion pictures. The nation's box office is running about 10 percent ahead of sales through the same period last year.
"Captain America" is the latest superhero to thrive in the wake of the comic-book ensemble "The Avengers", which collected $623 million in 2012, according to Ray Subers, analyst for Box Office Mojo.
"Soldier," like last year's "Thor: The Dark World" at $206 million and "Iron Man 3" at $409 million, was seen as a continuing tale of the all-star team, not a sequel to the superhero's individual story, Subers says.
"The performance ... indicates that the 'Avengers bump' is a real thing," Subers says.
It didn't hurt that "Captain America" got good reviews as well. About 89 percent of reviewers recommended the film, while 95 percent of fans said they enjoyed it, says survey site Rotten Tomatoes. The film earned an "A" from audiences, according to online pollsters CinemaScore.
Subers says the critical and commercial reception propels Captain America to "the superhero A-list alongside 'Batman,' 'Iron Man,' 'Spider-Man,' 'Superman' and the 'X-Men.'"
The biblical tale "Noah" was second with $17 million, bringing its 10-day total to $72.3 million.
The teen fantasy adaptation "Divergent" captured third with $13 million, followed by "God's Not Dead" with $7.7 million.
This weekend's top ten at the movies were:
1. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" - $96,200,000
2. "Noah" - $17,000,000
3. "Divergent" - $13,000,000
4. "God's Not Dead" - $7,726,000
5. "The Grand Budapest Hotel" - $6,300,000
6. "Muppets Most Wanted" - $6,285,000
7. "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" - $5,300,000
8. "Sabotage" - $1,908,000
9. "Need For Speed" - $1,836,000
10Â "Non-Stop - $1,827,000
---
'Help Give every Student and Teacher FREE resources for a world-class Moral Catholic Education'
Copyright 2018 - Distributed by THE CALIFORNIA NETWORK
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for APRIL 2018
For those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters. That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.
More Movies
'Annabelle: Creation': Catholic Exorcist discusses power of hit horror film and evil Watch

What children read, what they see on the screen, can inspire them toward greater faithfulness. Conversely, Father Robert warns, it can lead ... continue reading
The Vatican has a list of films you should see. Some of these will surprise you! Watch

Ever felt like there is nothing worthwhile to watch? You might want to check out the Vatican's list of 'Some Important Films'.In 1995, Pope ... continue reading
Lesbian Nuns?! Hollywood director to create smut film disgracing Catholic Church Watch

Desperate to remain relevant and make money, the movie industry is preparing to release a smutty film about lesbian nuns with mystical ... continue reading
What 2017 releases will YOU watch this summer? - A FULL LIST of summer releases Watch

This summer some pretty amazing movies are going to hit theaters, so which ones are YOU excited about? LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - ... continue reading
New Series Connecting Heaven and Earth To Be Released During Holy Week

From the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey and Chuck Kinnane, director of The Human Experience, Child 31, and Generation Hope, comes a new ... continue reading
Latest
by Catholic Online
- Blessing of a Bedroom HD Video
- Toronto terror suspect motivated by celibacy HD Video
- Daily Readings for Wednesday, April 25, 2018
- Another priest murdered in Mexico
- Was Toronto terror suspect motivated by celibacy?
- Disability rights group addresses proposed New York suicide law
- St. Mark: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Latest Videos
on YouTube

Daily Readings
Daily Reading for Tuesday April 24, 2018
Reading 1, Acts 11:19-26
Psalm, Psalms 87:1-3, 4-5, 6-7
Gospel, John 10:22-30
Saint of the Day

St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
April 24: Franciscan Capuchin martyr. He was born Mark Rey ... Read More
Information
Learn about Catholic world
Catholic Online
Inform - Inspire - Ignite
Catholic Online Saints
Your saints explained
Catholic Online Prayers
Prayers for every need
Catholic Online Bible
Complete bible online
Catholic Online News
Your news Catholic eye
Daily Reading
Today's bible reading
Lent / Easter
Death & resurrection of Jesus
Advent / Christmas
Birth of Jesus
Rest of Catholic Online
All Catholic world we offer
Services
Products and services we offer
Catholic Online Shopping
Catholic medals, gifts & books
The California Network
Inspiring streaming service
Advertise on Catholic Online
Your ads on catholic.org
Catholic Online Email
Email with Catholic feel
Catholic Online Singles
Safe, secure Catholic dating
The California Studios
World-class post production service
Education
Learn the Catholic way
Catholic Online School
Free Catholic education for all
Student Classes
K-12 & Adult Education Classes
School Teachers
Teacher lesson plans & resources
Support Free Education
Tax deductible support Free education
Socials
Connect with us online
Catholic Online on Facebook
Catholic social network
Catholic Online on Twitter
Catholic Tweets
Catholic Online on YouTube
Enjoy our videos
Catholic Online on Instagram
Shared Catholic moments
Catholic Online on Pinterest
Catholic ideas style inspiration