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“Its debut didn’t quite make the jump to warp speed that Paramount Pictures executives expected.”[LA Times]

Star Trek Into Darkness won the box-office race this weekend with its big $70.6 million bow, but that wasn’t quite what the execs over at producing studio paramount were hoping for.

They wanted something closer to the $90 million mark. The movie was produced for $190 million and, according to reports, “[t]he film’s weekend domestic numbers represent a modest 6% increase from Abrams’ 2009 reboot, though that uptick includes the addition of 3-D and Imax ticket premiums.”

Maybe they’re just carping because they couldn’t best the historic open for Iron Man 3. Or maybe they’re just scurred that with this many superhero/action/adventure/sci fi movies lined up for release this summer, they just might be left in the proverbial spaceship dust.

Photo Credit: Marvel/Disney

“Iron Man 3 crossed the $300 million mark at the domestic box office on Wednesday.”[THR]

What bigger and better than two Iron Men? A third Iron Man with a billion buckaroos.

The Marvel/Disney trilogy caper has now crossed the $1 billion mark a scant two weeks after its release, making it the 16th highest grossing film of all time. If you’re wondering how it’s doing domestically, here’s the latest tally: Iron Man 3‘s domestic haul stands at $301.9 million while its international earnings are at $698.9 million.

Does this mean there will be a fourth Iron Man? Officially, all parties involved maintain there will not be another sequel. But something tells us they’ll still manage to keep milking this cash cow.

Yes, fanboys and fangirls, the moments is here. Ron Burgundy is back. And fatter.

The legend continues this December. (And yes, always make sure the parents are around if you hug a child).