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International Tourists and the American Box Office

Those visiting the U.S. from other countries are spending more than ever due to the weakened dollar, begging the question--is some of this coin being spent at the American box office?
 
Just today, CNN reported that tourism at Yosemite has never been higher, thanks to the the surge in international guests.The megaplex and multiplex are as much an American icon as Yosemite, not to mention that buying a movie ticket in the U.S. is going to be cheaper than seeing a film back home, at least in many cases. 

According to the Travel Industry Association, the amount of money spent in the U.S. by overseas visitors last year rose by $8.5 billion to $96.5 billion.
 
The majority of international tourists still come from the U.K., Japan and Germany, although there's more and more tourists from Brazil, China and India. Forbes reports that  three of the most popular destinations are restaurants, big cities and historical attractions. Who knows--maybe going to the movies should be added to the list.

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CHARTS:

  • FILM BOX OFFICE
  • TV RATINGS
Daily
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 (*millions)
  FILM GROSS TOTAL*
1 Quantum Of Solace $3,322,821 $79.0351
2 Madagascar Escape 2 Africa $1,069,706 $120.3310
3 Role Models $783,440 $40.0531
4 Changeling $342,045 $28.6570
5 Zack and Miri Make a Porno $283,433 $27.3695
6 Secret Life Of Bees, The $193,048 $34.1875
7 High School Musical 3: Senior Year $156,255 $84.6493
8 Soul Men $143,370 $9.8476
9 Saw V $130,031 $55.7950
10 Eagle Eye $84,113 $98.9871
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TV Ratings
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 (*millions)
Top Show Total
NCIS (CBS) 18.0 mil
Top Shows A18-49
House (FOX) 5.5/15
Fringe (FOX) 4.1/10
Dancing With the Stars results (ABC) 4.0/10
Networks
FOX 4.8/12
NBC 3.4/9
CBS 3.2/8
ABC 2.7/7
from Nielsen Media Research - preliminary results
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