Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Making history, Lionsgate's The Hunger Games opened to an astounding $155 million at the domestic box office, the third-best debut of all time and the best for any film opening outside of summer.

Hunger Games -- the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel.

"It was the perfect storm. Having the first film in a franchise to be so gigantic is amaing. We had a great book and a great director in Gary Ross," said Lionsgate president of marketing Tim Palen, whose team is credited with a savvy campaign.

Domestic box-office revenues were up a whopping 78 percent from a year ago, thanks to the might of Hunger Games, which changes the fortunes of Lionsgate and gives the studio an instant tentople franchise. ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶

Michael Jackson is dead and buried -- but the home he died in is still very much available.

The Holmby Hills house where the pop singer died in 2009 has been placed back on the market -- and for a mere $23.9 million it could be yours.

Yes, that's a lot of dough -- but consider the amenities that the three-story, 17,000 square foot home offers. Described by the real-estate agency that's selling it as an "elegant and sophisticated French Chateau estate," the house boasts seven bedrooms, 13 baths, a movie theater, wine cellar, tasting room, gym, an elevator and 12 working fireplaces.

The latter of which will surely be useful, because the property also includes a whole lot of chilling memories.

The home, which was listed in 2010 with a sale price of $23.5 million, ... Read More ▶▶