Friday Report: 'Focus' Steals Away with $6.5 Million

On another quiet Friday at the box office, newcomers Focus (2015) and The Lazarus Effect both started off a little bit slower than expected.Opening at 3,323 locations, Focus took first place with an estimated $6.47 million. That's nearly identical to Crazy, Stupid, Love. ($6.58 million), which was the previous outing from directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. It's also generally on par with star-driven, adult-friendly thrillers Limitless ($6.6 million) and The Adjustment Bureau ($6.7 mill...



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Forecast: 'Focus' to Pickpocket $20-Million-Plus This Weekend

Will Smith and Margot Robbie team up this weekend in con artist movie Focus, which should pretty easily take first place ahead of holdovers like Fifty Shades of Grey and Kingsman: The Secret Service.Meanwhile, Blumhouse horror movie The Lazarus Effect also opens nationwide; unless it seriously over-performs, it will have to settle for runner-up status.Opening at 3,323 locations, Focus marks the first time that Will Smith has headlined an R-rated movie since 2003's Bad Boys II. That was in t...



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Six Origami Designs Every Man Should Know

Origami is one of those unique pastimes that doesn't require much to handle the basics while leaving you with a fun party trick you can always whip out. I mean, you definitely don't want to be that guy actually making origami at all the parties, but I've definitely been out somewhere with friends and instead of absent-mindedly doodling on a piece of paper, I've folded it into something I learned at one point and people have been blown away. Mainly I think because people don't often take the time to learn something that, it always seems much harder than it is, despite the fact that reproducing them once you've mastered the technique is just like riding a bike. Here are six simple origami shapes I think all men would do well to… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Sleek Desktops Made From Old Skateboard Decks

I've seen my share of clever plywood edge furniture but nothing like these colorful desktops made from trashed skate decks. Looks like they're currently available in the Netherlands but that certainly can't stop you from taking the idea… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a Custom Leather Key Cover

True personal style is all in the details, from little things like buttons and where you cut your sideburns to the texture and shape of your accessories and daily carry items. This easy leather key cover project is exactly that: a simple, DIY way to add a little personal touch to the things you use everyday.… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Upgrade Your Business Cards: Thornwillow Makers Identity Cards

Looking for a clean way to upgrade the way you handle your business cards? Thornwillow Makers have a great way to class up your calling… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to Make the Ultimate Masculine Office Space: 9 DIY Desk Design Ideas

I recently had to move my desk at my design firm to a new space in the building and it got me thinking about how minimal—totally empty and sad—my desk space was. At the time I had a picture of my wife, a few books and a pencil holder.… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Moviegoers Flee From 'Fifty Shades' This Weekend

Coming off a massive holiday weekend, Fifty Shades of Grey plummeted 73 percent in its second outing. Still, the movie easily held on the top spot this weekend with $23.2 million.Among the new releases, McFarland, USA and The DUFF did solid business, while Hot Tub Time Machine 2 flopped.Fifty Shades of Grey's 73 percent drop is steeper than the second weekend declines for The Fault in our Stars, Valentine's Day, and all five Twilight movies. It's the second-biggest decline ever for a movie ...



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'Fifty Shades of Grey' Nears $300 Million Overseas

Fifty Shades of Grey held on to first place at the international box office this weekend with $68.1 million.That's off 56 percent from last weekend, which is a far better that the movie's hold in the U.S. (down 73 percent). To date, it's already earned $280.5 million, which is ahead of Sex and the City and the first Twilight ($263 million and $200 million, respectively).In the next day or two, it will pass the first Hunger Games movie ($283 million). With South Korea on the way, Fifty Shade...



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'Fifty Shades' Plummets, 'Hot Tub' Drowns on Friday

It was a tough day at the box office on Friday. Fifty Shades of Grey collapsed heading in to its second weekend, while comedy sequel Hot Tub Time Machine 2 bombed.It wasn't all bad news, though, as The DUFF and McFarland, USA slightly over-performed against very modest expectations.Fifty Shades of Grey added $8 million on Friday, which is off a massive 74 percent from its opening day. Without a Valentine's Day boost, the movie could wind up earning less than $24 million for the three-day we...



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Weekend Project: Make a Wooden Chair from One Board (for $8!)

At its core, a chair is simply a seat with a back. And while they often have legs and arms and complex joinery for strength, sometimes, a little physics can accomplish the same thing.… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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A Weapon for Readers

Tim Parks, a scholar, novelist, and Associate Professor of Literature, offers a look at active reading; a way of achieving better attentiveness when spending time with a book. Want to have better understanding and retention when reading a book?… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Fifty Shades' Set to Spank 'Hot Tub' Sequel This Weekend

Coming off one of the busiest weekends in years, the box office is going to quiet down significantly this coming weekend.Hot Tub Time Machine 2, McFarland, USA and The DUFF are all opening in at least 2,500 theaters, though it would be surprising if any of these took in over $15 million this weekend. Therefore, the top three spots should once again belong to Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman: The Secret Service and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.Coming off a massive $85.2 million deb...



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Amazing Snow Typography on Automobiles

Check out this amazing, temporary artwork from Behance user Faust New York. This elegant typography is drawn into snow, mostly on automobiles, that leave a temporary impression of beauty in a chilly urban… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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10 DIY Ideas to Stay Occupied While You're Snowed In

This week they're predicting record-breaking winter storms in my area which means, aside from braving my drive to and from work, I'll be stuck inside. So, instead of heading to the grocery store for bread and milk I'm headed to the hardware store to get some supplies to keep myself busy under the… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Grey' Makes Green Over Valentine's Day Weekend

The highly-anticipated big-screen adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey scored one of the biggest R-rated debuts ever this weekend, while Kingsman: The Secret Service was strong in second place.Fifty Shades was even more impressive at the international box office, where it opened to a stunning $158 million. For full overseas coverage, check out this weekend's Around-the-World Roundup.The domestic box office Top 12 earned an estimated $196 million, which makes this the biggest weekend ever in ...



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Weekend Report (cont.): 'Kingsman' Spies $40 Million President's Day Debut

Kingsman: The Secret Service was arguably more impressive than Fifty Shades of Grey this weekend. Playing at 3,204 locations, the comic book adaptation opened to an estimated $35.6 million, which is in the same ballpark as recent action movies Taken 3 ($39.2 million) and The Equalizer ($34.1 million).For the four-day weekend, it will likely wind up over $40 million, which trounces past President's Day titles like The Wolfman, Constantine, Jumper, and A Good Day to Die Hard.Fox's decision t...



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Around-the-World Roundup: 'Fifty Shades' Opens to Massive $158 Million Overseas

In a somewhat surprising development, Fifty Shades of Grey is proving to be even more of a phenomenon internationally than it is in the U.S.The movie earned a stunning $158 million from 58 markets this weekend. That's the second-biggest weekend ever for Universal Pictures International (behind Fast & Furious 6), and included their biggest single day ever (Valentine's Day at $55.1 million).The movie set opening weekend records in 11 markets, including Italy ($9.1 million), Argentina and...



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Moviegoers Submit to 'Fifty Shades of Grey' on Friday

Fifty Shades of Grey had a strong first place debut on Friday, though Kingsman: The Secret Service was no slouch in second.Playing at 3,646 locations, the big-screen adaptation of the insanely popular novel Fifty Shades of Grey opened to an estimated $30.2 million yesterday. That ranks fourth all-time among R-rated movies behind The Matrix Reloaded ($37.5 million), The Hangover Part II ($31.6 million) and American Sniper ($30.3 million).It doesn't look quite as impressive when compared to ...



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Weekend Project: Give a Kettle a Hardwood Makeover

Here's an interesting take on a makeover project. Ben took his Hario gooseneck kettle, noted its striking shape, and decided the black plastic handles would like quite a bit better in a bold solid walnut.

And? He was totally… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Forecast: 'Fifty Shades' to Dominate Valentine's Day Box Office

The long-awaited big-screen adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey is poised to set a handful of box office records when it hits theaters this weekend.The hotly-anticipated movie is virtually guaranteed to set a new high mark for President's Day weekend, and it could even top The Hangover Part II's record for biggest R-rated opening ever.Meanwhile, Kingsman: The Secret Service could reach $30 million over its first four days, which would be a good result for this R-rated comic book adaptation.A...



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Forecast (cont.): 'Kingsman' Targets $30 Million President's Day Debut

<< Continued from "Forecast: 'Fifty Shades' to Dominate Valentine's Day Box OfficeOpening at 3,204 locations, Kingsman: The Secret Service is, by default, being positioned as the action fan's alternative to Fifty Shades of Grey. The action-packed graphic novel adaptation finds a group of British spies attempting to save the world from a megalomaniac villain played by Samuel L. Jackson. The similarities to James Bond movies seem to be intentional, and most recent advertise...



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Win an Aeropress: The Best Coffee Maker on the Planet

Last month we posted about the fascinating story of the invention of the AeroPress, a $25 plastic device that makes the best single cup of home-brewed coffee we've ever tasted. Well, you guys seemed to like that post so much, we reached out to Aerob… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Dapper Up Your Wrist with a Wooden Watch

When I think of watches I think of crystal faces, stainless steel, and maybe just a bit of rugged rubber. But when it's time to relax a bit, why not strap on something a bit more organic, like a wooden… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Gift Guide: 14 DIYable Handmade Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

The best gifts come from the heart, and it's infinitely better if they can come from human hands as… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Jupiter Ascending' Crushed By Super 'SpongeBob'

Over a decade after the first SpongeBob movie hit theaters, moviegoers were more than ready for another trip to Bikini Bottom this weekend.The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water opened to a massive $56 million, which is one of the best debuts ever in the month of February.The other new releases weren't so hot: the Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending opened below $20 million, while Seventh Son fell short of $10 million.The Top 12 earned an estimated $139.3 million, which is roughly on par with t...



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Weekend Report (cont.): 'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Seventh Son' Flop

<< Continued from "Weekend Report: 'Jupiter Ascending' Crushed by Super 'SpongeBob'"Playing at 3,181 locations, Jupiter Ascending opened in third place with a very disappointing $19 million this weekend. That's only a fraction above the Wachowskis' Speed Racer ($18.6 million); with seven years of ticket price inflation and the addition of 3D premiums, it's likely that attendance for Jupiter was substantially lower.Jupiter Ascending's opening was also around $10 milli...



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Around-the-World Roundup: 'Jupiter' Ascends to Top Spot Overseas

Coinciding with its domestic debut, Jupiter Ascending opened in 65 international markets and earned a solid $32.5 million.The movie's biggest market was Russia, where it took first place with $4.7 million. It also took the top spot in a handful of smaller Asian markets.Otherwise, though, Jupiter's debuts were unremarkable: it opened to $2.5 million in France, $2.1 million in South Korea, and $2 million in the U.K., and wound up between $1 and $2 million in Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Italy and...



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Friday Report: 'SpongeBob' Scores Super $15.1 Million

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water crushed expectations on Friday, while Jupiter Ascending and Seventh Son bombed.The adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon TV show opened to an estimated $15.1 million yesterday. In comparison, the first SpongeBob movie earned $9.6 million on its first Friday nearly a decade ago. More interesting is the fact that this opening is nearly on par with The LEGO Movie's $17.1 million haul on the same date last year. If Sponge Out of Water holds up like LEGO ...



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Weekend Project: Make a DIY Army Canvas Headboard

This DIY headboard project makes a very fine way to add a little rustic texture to your sleep space. It uses a 5x7' canvas tarp (twenty bucks!) and, the best part, no sewing. Just some 2x4s, a bit of plywood, and some staples and screws to hold it all… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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How to: Make a Sturdy Pair of Folding Saw Horses

Saw horses are some of the oldest work holding and support systems, and they still do a great job, centuries later. But now that they compete for precious shop space with stationary power tools and lumber storage and modern workbenches, it can be hard to find floor space to keep a pair on hand.

Answer: don't store them on the… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Forecast: 'SpongeBob' To Take Down 'Sniper' on First Weekend of February

After dominated the box office for three straight weeks, American Sniper will cede first place this weekend to a talking sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea.The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water seems poised to open north of $35 million, which would be more than enough to take the top spot over the first weekend of February.Among the other new releases, the Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending will compete with American Sniper for second place, while Seventh Son could struggle to reac...



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'American Sniper' Leads January Box Office Past $1 Billion

Thanks in large part to American Sniper's extraordinary performance, the domestic box office topped $1 billion in January for the first time since 2010.American Sniper accounted for $242.2 million, or 24 percent, of that total. After playing at four locations for three weeks-dating back to Christmas Day-Sniper earned an incredible $107.2 million when it expanded nationwide over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. It proceeded to hold well in its second weekend (off only 28 percent), which set ...



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How to: Make a Stylish, Multi-Purpose Wood Roll-Up Tray

I recently saw an image of something like this guy on Pinterest and after many minutes of searching, I couldn't find where I could buy it. So, I made my own! It's a roll-up wood tray you can drape over the arm or cushion of your couch to create a flat surface for all kinds of good… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Free Download: Vintage-Inspired Printable Typographic Calendar for 2015

At this point, five weeks into the new year, your resolutions are set. You either embraced that new food or exercise plan, or you didn't. You've kept up with your promise to save more or drink less or go to bed earlier, or you haven't. And, to be fair, that's okay. You know yourself… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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The Beautiful Butterfly Spline: How to Create This Elegant and Surprisingly Simple Joint

The butterfly spline is a prominent way to shore up a damaged piece of wood in a way that shows off the joint instead of hiding it. Take a… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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Dapper Up Your Workload: How to Make DIY Leather Folders

We all have a few files in the office that tend to stick around. For me there are a couple that I refer to almost daily and the folders tend to disintegrate much too often. This leather folder tutorial is a great project for those looking to class up their daily office… Continue reading on ManMadeDIY.com

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'Sniper' Sets Super Bowl Record

American Sniper easily led the box office for the third weekend in a row, while the three new wide releases flopped with less than $18 million combined.American Sniper added $31.85 million, which is a new record for Super Bowl weekend ahead of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour ($31.1 million). Unfortunately, it was off 51 percent from last weekend, which suggests that the intense interest surrounding the movie has cooled off quite a bit. Still, that $31.85 million...



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'Hobbit' Hits $900M Worldwide

Thanks to strong numbers in China, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies reached $900 million worldwide this weekend.It joins the other two Hobbit movies-and the last two Lord of the Rings movies-in that $900-million-plus club. In its second weekend in China, the final chapter in the Hobbit trilogy added $20.2 million, which brings its total there to an estimated $92.6 million. Overall, it has now earned $664.2 million overseas and $916 million worldwide.Ultimately, it could wind up pas...



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