Out Of Sight

Those not interested in watching Super Bowl XLII on Sunday need not worry--there's an epic battle possibly brewing at the cineplex, that might be just as big....

The Eye (reviews)-starring Jessica Alba (pictured)-is yet another remake of a horror film, originally released in Hong Kong, called Gin gwai; Eva Longoria Parker takes the leadd in the romatic comedy Over Her Dead Body (reviews); Steve Zahn, Jonah Hill, and Allen Covert get back to nature in the comedyStrange Wilderness (reviews) And Miley Cyrus meets her TV alter ego Hannah Montana in the 3-D concert flick Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour (reviews)

Pamela McClintock and Dave McNary of Variety write in 'Hannah' takes on 'Eye' at box office:

Some Super Bowl fans will end up missing parts of the game on Sunday to drive their daughters to see Disney's "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour" in digital 3-D, as the pic plays in theaters for just one week.

If "Hannah" beats out Lionsgate's Jessica Alba horror thriller "The Eye" -- a real possibility -- the Mouse House could make box office history, both in terms of nabbing the highest gross to date for a pure 3-D release and in turning a theatrical release into a one-time event.

Should the concert pic win the frame, the victory will be all the more impressive given that "Hannah" is playing in just 683 digital 3-D theaters; "Eye" bows in 2,436.

The weekend frame's two other wide releases are Gold Circle's "Over Her Dead Body," which New Line opens in 1,977, and Paramount Classics nature TV show spoof "Strange Wilderness," which plays in 1,208. Both could have a tough time overcoming holdovers "Rambo," "Meet the Spartans" and "27 Dresses."

"Hannah," however, has set off a frenzy among young girls who are fans of Miley Cyrus, the star of the popular Disney TV series "Hannah Montana" who has become a recording star as well. Cyrus' recent concert tour was sold out across the country, and tickets were scalped for as much as $1,000.

Coincidentally, there's another 3-D concert pic in theaters -- National Geographic's "U2 3D," which debuted last month in 61 theaters. Pic, which expands substantially in two weeks, has a cume of $1.2 million.

"Hannah's" potential is far greater, with box office pundits forecasting a weekend gross north of $20 million. Film, produced for under $7 million, was directed, produced and conceived inhouse at Disney. The Mouse House has been at the forefront of the 3-D movement, seeing strong grosses with the annual re-release of Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas."

Advance ticket sales for "Hannah" have been more than brisk, but it does face a disadvantage in that it's playing a limited number of theaters since there just aren't that many digital 3-D venues. (The film won't be playing in Imax theaters, since Imax hasn't yet transitioned to digital 3-D.)...

Entertainment Weekly has put up a poll:

It'll be horror vs. Hannah, as movies starring Jessica Alba and Miley Cyrus go head to head. Vote for the film you think will be No. 1

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As I post this Hannah is feeling the love from critics and audiences...with $18 million in advance tix sold, The tween sensation could end up spoiling the weekend for the other wide releases. Add the limited run factor and...

Next Week: Kate Hudson re-teams with Matthew McConaughey (The pair headlined 2003's How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) in Fool's Gold; While Martin Lawrence is back in the comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.