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Top 10 Grossing Films Of All Time

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1. AvatarAvatar is a science fiction film set in the future (the year 2154). They set it on the planet Pandora after humans have used all the Earths resources, they go there to mine for unobtainium- a valuable material. This habitable moon is inhabited by the Na’vi (3m tall, blue skinned, sapient humanoids). The story is focuses around Jake Sully, who as an avatar (a human in the Na’vi body) finds himself drawn between the two worlds. He must fight for his own survival as well as that of the indigenous people. Year: 2009Money Made: At the box office: $2.788 billionFamous Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez and Sigourney WeaverDirector: James Cameron (who was also one of the producers, the writer and the editor of the film) Production Company: Lightstorm Entertainment, Dune Entertainment and Ingenious Film PartnersDistribution Company: 20th Century Fox

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2. TitanicTitanic is a film based on the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic and how it sunk. It follows the lives Rose, a 17 year old upper class girl how is suffering under the confines and expectations of a young girl in this time and the forbidden love between her and Jack a boy of a lower class than herself, who had to win his tickets for this trip as he couldn’t afford them. He opens her eyes to the world that she never knew existed and shows her how to rebel against her parents all before the boat sinks. Year: 1997Money Made: $2.187 billion Famous Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Frances FisherDirector: James Cameron Production Company: 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Lightstorm EntertainmentDistribution Company: Paramount Pictures

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3. Star Wars: The Force AwakensIt is the 7th film in the Star Wars film series and is set 30 years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire and Luke Skywalker, last remaining Jedi has vanished. It focuses on the new threat that Kylo Ren places on the Resistance and without the help of Skywalker Han Solo has to look else where for help. This is where Rey and Poe come in to help. Year: 2015Money made: $2.066 billion Famous Stars: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver and Daisy RidleyDirector: J.J. AbrahamsProduction Company(s): Lucasfilm Ltd, Bad Robor Productions Distribution Company(s): Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

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4. Jurassic WorldJurassic World, is about a resort off the coast of Costa Rica known as the ‘Jurassic World Resort’ that is a habitat for various different genetically engineered dinosaurs. Its focused around how the dinosaurs go rouge and the main characters have so save themselves from the t-rex.Year: 2015Money Made: $1.67 billionFamous Stars: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Director: Colin TrevorrowProduction Company(s): Amblin Entertainment, Legendary Pictures Distribution Company(s): Universal Pictures

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5. The AvengersThe Avengers is a superhero film based around a group of superhero's (Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye) as they save not only themselves but New York city from Loki and his evil accomplices. Year: 2012Money Made: $1.52 billion Famous Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth Samuel L Jackson and Jeremy Renner. Director: Joss WhedonProduction Company(s): Marvel StudiosDistribution Company(s): Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

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6. Furious 7 It’s the seventh installment of ‘The Fast and The Furious’ franchise. It follows as the members of the team return to the US after securing amnesty for their crimes (which they committed in the film before hand). The decide to live a normal life until a rouge special forces assassin decides to put their lives at risk once again to avenge his younger brother. Year: 2015Money Made: $1.516 billion Famous Stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Jason Statham Director: James Wan Production Company(s): Original Film, One Race Films, Media Rights Capital, China Films. Distribution Company(s): Universal Pictures

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7. The Avengers: Age of Ultron When Tony Stark, jump starts a unfinished programme- all hell breaks loose. The Avengers have to assemble to save the world once again ]. But how do they stop something that seems to know everything?Year: 2015Money Made: $1.406 billion Famous Stars: Chris Hemsworth. Elizabeth Olsen, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Jeremy Renner and Paul BettanyDirector: Joss Wheldon Production Company(s): Marvel Studios Distribution Company(s): Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

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8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2This is the eighth and final film of the Harry Potter novels written by JK Rowling. It is the epic final battle between the good and the evil. When Hogwarts is under threat from Voldemort and his army of death eaters- Harry and his friends have to find a way to defeat him before he finds them first. Year: 2011Money Made: $1.342 billion Famous Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman. Director: David Yates Production Company(s): Heyday Films Distribution Company(s): Warner Bros Pictures

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9. FrozenFrozen ia an animated film based around 2 sisters, who are princesses. Elsa, the elder sister has powers that she is afraid will hurt the people around her. When they get revealed at a party in front of her whole kingdom- she runs away. Her younger sister, Anna must go to find her and bring her home with the help of a snowman, a reindeer and an ice maker. Year: 2013Money Made: $1.276 billion Famous Stars: Kristen Bell, Indina Menzel, Johnathan Groff and Josh Gad Director: Chris Buck and Jennifer LeeProduction Company(s): Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney AnimationsDistribution Company(s): Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

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10. Iron Man 3 Iron Man 3 is the third installment in the Iron Man series. It is based around Tony Stark, business man and superhero (Iron Man). When a super villain who knows no boundary’s takes away Stark’s personal life- there is nothing he wouldn't’t do to find out who is responsible for it. Year: 2013Money Made: $1.215 billion Famous Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce Director: Shane Black Production Company(s): Marvel StudiosDistribution Company(s): Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures