Monday, January 31, 2011
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
•(1) Roger Waters: $2,329,183; $125.82.
•(2) Eagles: $1,182,275; $98.39.
•(3) Usher: $991,952; $73.83.
•(5) Michael Buble: $893,445; $84.35.
•(4) Shakira: $878,283; $79.92.
DVD RELEASES
Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include:
“Let Me In” (R): A young boy and his vampire friend find themselves in the middle of string of murders. With Chloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Richard Jenkins.
“Conviction” (R): A woman goes to law school to exonerate her convicted brother. With Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell and Minnie Driver.
“Never Let Me Go” (R): As they grow into young adults, three friends come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for one another, while preparing themselves for the haunting reality that awaits them. With Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield.
“The Tillman Story” (R): True story of NFL player who fought and died in Afghanistan. With Josh Brolin as narrator.