‘Batman v Superman’ falls 68 percent in second weekend

‘Batman v Superman’ falls 68 percent in second weekend

LOS ANGELES

Word of mouth might be kryptonite for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which fell a steep 68 percent in its second weekend in theaters according to comScore estimates Sunday. The superhero pic earned an estimated $52.4 million over the weekend.

Disney’s “Zootopia” kept second place with a robust $20 million. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” took third in its second week with $11.1 million.

Rounding out the top five were two faith-based films, Pure Flix’s “God’s Not Dead 2,” which opened in fourth with $8.1 million, and “Miracles From Heaven,” which took in $7.6 million in its third weekend.

‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Hangmen,’ ‘Gypsy’ win at UK’s Olivier Awards

LONDON

The high-stepping Broadway hit “Kinky Boots” was named best new musical at London’s Olivier theater awards Sunday, while Martin McDonagh’s killer comedy “Hangmen” won the prize for best new play.

The ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House opened with Imelda Staunton belting out the “Gypsy” number “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” Staunton was named best actress in a musical for playing showbiz matriarch Mama Rose, while “Gypsy” took four trophies in all, including best musical revival.

Judi Dench set an Olivier Awards record, taking her eighth career trophy – supporting actress – for playing the wise adviser Paulina in a production of William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.”

The lead acting prizes went to Denise Gough and Kenneth Cranham, who beat big-name nominees including Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Rylance and Nicole Kidman.

Associated Press