I admit it, I watched “Mamma Mia!”. I know my friends will probably laugh at me about this but that’s them, and then there’s me. The film totally rocked. One indication is its success in the box office. The movie garnered $377 million to date internationally – and this is in a genre that hasn’t fared well in the international market.
But the Meryl Streep starrer once again took the No. 1 spot at the foreign Box Office over for Oct. 3-5 weekend, grossing $14.5 million. In the U.K. alone, “Mamma Mia” has banked an incredible $112.8 million.
This is great news for Disney, as they as set to release their own musical – “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” – in two weeks. The “High School Musical” franchise is as wildly popular abroad as it is in the U.S. In addition to the two “High School Musical” television movies, the franchise has spawned live stage shows and local-language productions.
“HSM3” begins its international rollout on Oct. 22, two days before it debuts in North America. Last week, Disney premiered the pic in London to stir up the already heightened interest.
“Mamma Mia” might have an advantage over “High School Musical” in that it appeals to more ages. Disney franchise’s biggest demo is young kids and tweens.
