Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Back in 1973 legendary Roman folk singer Gabriella Ferri gave life to one of Italy's summer anthems by definition. “Tutti ar mare, tutti ar mare, a mostra' le chiappe chiare”, she sang with her distinctive hoarse voice, inviting everyone to go to the beach, to show off their “pale buttocks”.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore remains in 1st place. Directed by David Yates, and starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, and Mads Mikkelsen, the movie about Albus Dumbledore’s new assignment to Newt grossed $2,309,889.

With Doctor Strange madness not starting until next weekend, it was quiet both domestically and internationally. But the overseas box office universe saw more action.

Many questions arose in the mind of Italian cinema-goers when confronted with the latest Covid measures. Since May 1st face masks have become “highly recommended” rather than mandatory in all social activities, from eating and drinking in restaurants and clubs, to shopping or visiting a museum.

The Germans love costumes, and the Austrians rediscover their own humor. Both countries turned patriotic and supported their own productions in this week’s top ten.

Covid lockdowns continue in China affecting the entire economy. Shanghai has been shuttered for over a month.

This week, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore remains in the first place. Directed by David Yates, this adventure movie starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen about Albus Dumbledore’s new assignment to Newt grossed 4,569,228 dollars reaching a total of $ 13,353,845.

April's second long weekend brings in an extra +13% in box office revenues compared to last week's total, but the film industry isn't popping champagne bottles. Albeit on the first of May, the majority of Italy's Coronavirus restrictions will come to an end, and masks will most likely remain mandatory to go to the movies.

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum may be a formidable pair, but they are apparently no match for the magical beasts, dreamed up by J. K.

Box office in China continues to fall due to Covid lockdowns causing cinema closures, with double-digit drops in box office revenues compared to last year’s numbers. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore held on to its No.