If there was any question whether Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland had Avatar-like staying power, this weekend’s box office confirmed that it does.

Wonderland, the updated take where Alice returns to Wonderland as a 19-year-old, only dropped 47% after an extremely strong opening weekend. At this point, experts predict Wonderland will take home $62 million this weekend, far-and-away the top movie at the box office.  It has grossed $208.6 million domestically in its first 10 days in theaters.

The other story this weekend was the dismal performance by Green Zone. The Matt Damon-starring film took home just $14.5 million, which was far under the $100 million it cost Universal and Relativity Media to make the film.

Taking third place this weekend was She’s Out of My League, which took $9.6 million in its opening weekend.  Remember Me, the film starring Robert Pattinson, grossed $8.3 million and Our Family Wedding took home $7.6 million in its opening weekend.

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This post was written by Eric Van Dril.  For more of his writing, visit RipcordNews.com.

There hasn’t really been one movie this year that has stood out to proclaim:  “I AM AMAZING!!!”

There have been a couple quality mainstream films – Star Trek, The Hangover and Up to name a few – but there hasn’t been a movie that stands up and kicks you in the groin with its visuals to say, once again, “I AM AMAZING!!!”

In 2010, Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland has the potential to be that movie.

Pictures of costumes from the set have been leaked throughout the last couple of months, and I must say that Alice In Wonderland has the chance to be the most visually stunning film ever made (in 3-D no less).  Because I’m not allowed to post photos or videos on this website, you must check out this link for an interview with Tim Burton’s costume designer collaborator.  She talks about what Alice will be like and there are links all over the internet of what Johnny Depp looks like as the Mad Hatter.

Please check these out.

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This post was written by Eric Van Dril.  For more of his writing, check out RipcordNews.com.