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DreamWorks Posts Surprise Success With Rihanna’s ‘Home’
A scene from 'Home'.
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“Home,” the latest feature from DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., delivered $54 million in opening-weekend ticket sales, smashing expectations as families flocked to theaters.
The film, with Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez voicing major roles, outpaced the R-rated comedy “Get Hard,” which took in $34.6 million at the U.S. and Canadian box office, according to Rentrak Corp. Neither “Home” nor “Get Hard,” which stars Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, were loved by critics. Each was forecast to earn about $30 million in its debut.