Sequels and kid flicks just the ticket at box office

CHILDREN’S tales and sequels proved the most popular movie draws of 2004, figures have shown.

Sequels and kid flicks just the ticket at box office
Sat, 08 Jan, 2005 - 00:00
Paul O’Brien

Animated film Shrek 2 took top place at the Irish box office last year, grossing an estimated €5.3 million.

In joint second place was Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban, which earned €3.1m, as did Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.

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