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

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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.
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Gints Zilbalodis, Sideshow, Janus Films, Flow
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