'Gatsby' passes the $165 million mark

Two weeks after its release, Baz Lurhmann's lavish 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel 'The Great Gatsby' has earned over $100 million in the US. Across the rest of the globe the adaptation has grossed $64.4 million, making its worldwide total $165.1 million.

Adding to the film's success is the fact that 'Gatsby' has yet to open in major territories such as Australia,Mexico, Brazil and Japan.

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Warners president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman said: “Just as the book has been beloved by readers for generations, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby has already become a favorite of moviegoers.  We all congratulate Baz and his amazing cast and crew on the success of the film, which will continue to enjoy the lucrative summer play time,"

Meanwhile industry estimates showed that “Fast & Furious 6”, which opened in the States on Thursday could gross as much as $100 million in its first four full days in US cinemas.

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This means that the $160-million sequel should easily recoup its costs at this rate.