Animated ‘Flow’s Surprising Spring At The Specialty Box Office

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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.