Indie animation 'Flow' makes a splash at the specialty box office, stealing the spotlight from big-budget sequels.
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The Latvian Oscar submission 'Flow' had the highest per-screen average of $25.4k, outperforming major releases like 'Gladiator 2' and 'Wicked' at key NYC and LA theaters.
The family-friendly animated feature drew in fans of Studio Ghibli and the 'Coraline' re-release, proving there's still an appetite for thoughtful, original animation in the specialty market.