Tyler Perry’s ‘I Can Do Bad’ opens at No. 1 – TFC Morning Report

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Top Story: Tyler Perry’s eight film, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, lead the domestic box office, taking in $24 million.  It’s also the fifth Perry film to open at No. 1. Focus Features’ 9 can in second with $10.8 million. (erc BoxOffice)

In Other News: Perry’s opening isn’t the only good news for Lionsgate this weekend. The distributor has picked up Steven Soderbergh’s next film, Knockout. (Variety)

Disney’s D23 fan expo certainly had folks buzzing this weekend. Not only was Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides officially announced, but Disney also unveiled its Double Dare You animation label, a partnership with director Guillermo Del Toro. (Variety)

Robert Redford’s Abe Lincoln assassination picture The Conspirator is moving forward. James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn have joined the historical drama as Frederick Aiken and Mary Surratt, respectively. (Variety)

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