Quotes by Chuck Viane

“You cant crow about things if people arent buying tickets to your movies. This proves that our animation team, with their commitment and resilience, can deliver.”

“Immediately after Halloween, whatever it is, peoples mind-set turns to movies,”

“The public votes with their wallets and this is an affirmation that funny is money.”

“Its clearly public word of mouth. This is one of those weekends where you can sit back and really enjoy what we do.”

“It was an opportunity that was waiting to happen.”

“Our filmmakers are very, very happy because the movie scored a 90 in the top two boxes (excellent and very good). We have wonderful word of mouth working for us again.”

“Any time a new process comes into the market, there is always a pioneer. In this case, its us, ... But this isnt about one picture, its about the future. We are waiting to see how it all plays out. But at the same time, we are committed to the process and believe, as filmmakers (Robert) Zemeckis and (James) Cameron believe, this is where it is going.”

“[On the production side, Sony Pictures is the only studio so far to sign on to a future 3-D production using the Real D process, as it plans to bow Zemeckis] Monster House ... There is no question that in this town there are at least six or seven projects being talked about. I also think there will be four to five times as many outlets for Monster House, and that is only good news for my next film.”

“Were thrilled. We are going to take a couple hundred additional runs this Friday, trying to find the appropriate areas to add (while) trying not to step on the substantial runs we have today.”

“[Applauding writer-director Audrey Wells for making a film] the audience absolutely loves, ... Our exit research gives us 90 percent in the top two boxes. We are heavily skewed female, but there were an amazingly strong number of couples Saturday night.”