The strong summer 2013 rebound after a weak first four months continues, but there are signs that films are starting cannibalize each other, which could get worse in coming weeks. Two new films -- Disney/Pixar's "Monsters University" at $30.5 million and Paramount's hugely expensive "World War Z" at $25 million -- will each easily pass $50 million for the weekend. However, Warner Bros.' "Man of Steel" fell a steep 71% from last Friday, still grossing a strong $12.7 million, but showing signs of vulnerability to new competition. It may not be quite the monster hit its huge opening portended. "Monsters" looks on track to be the second biggest Pixar opening ever (after "Toy Story 3") while "WWZ" looks to be Brad Pitt's best opening ever for unadjusted figures ("Mr. and Mrs. Smith with no 3-D and lower overall ticket prices did $50 million in 2005). The top 10 films grossed $80 million on Friday, which is an uptick over last year on the strength of the top three. (By...
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