Box Office Mojo facts for kids
Box Office Mojo is a special website that keeps track of how much money movies make at the box office. It's like a giant scoreboard for films, showing how popular they are by how many tickets people buy. This website started in 1999. Later, in 2008, a big company called Amazon.com bought it, and it became part of another famous movie website called IMDb (Internet Movie Database).
Box Office Mojo helps people understand how well movies are doing by collecting and organizing information about ticket sales from all over the world.
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What is Box Office Mojo?
Box Office Mojo is an online platform that carefully collects and shows information about how much money movies earn from ticket sales. It uses a special system to track these numbers, giving a clear picture of a movie's success.
How does Box Office Mojo work?
The website gathers data on movie earnings from different sources. It then organizes this information so you can see:
- How much money a movie made on its opening weekend.
- Its total earnings over time.
- How it compares to other movies.
- Earnings from different countries.
This helps movie fans, filmmakers, and people in the film industry understand which movies are popular and why.
History of Box Office Mojo
Box Office Mojo was created in 1999. It quickly became a trusted place for finding movie box office numbers.
When did Amazon buy Box Office Mojo?
In July 2008, Amazon.com, a very large online company, bought Box Office Mojo. After this, Box Office Mojo became part of Amazon's IMDb (Internet Movie Database) family. IMDb is another popular website that provides lots of information about movies, TV shows, and actors.
Why is Box Office Mojo important?
Box Office Mojo is important because it provides a clear and organized way to see how well movies are performing financially. It helps:
- Movie fans learn about the success of their favorite films.
- Filmmakers understand what types of movies are popular.
- Journalists report on the movie industry.
It's a great tool for anyone interested in the business side of movies.
See also
- In Spanish: Box Office Mojo para niños
