"Angry Birds Movie" Grosses $43-M Internationally, Breaks Record for Month of May‏

“The Angry Birds Movie” landed in 74 markets this weekend, which represent an estimated 63% of the total international release. Grossing an outstanding $43-M, the film knocked “Captain America: Civil War” off the perch as the #1 film in 37 of these markets.

For the same nest of markets at current rates, and without the benefit of school vacations or holidays, “The Angry Birds Movie” outdistanced such big animated titles as “The Croods” (by 9%), “The Lego Movie” (20%), “Rio” (14%), and “How to Train Your Dragon” (45%).

Strong critical reception and great word of mouth ignited the box office on Saturday as “The Angry Birds Movie” displayed huge increases from Friday, suggesting a long successful run for the film. Next weekend these birds will soar to even greater heights with highly anticipated launches in the U.S., China and South Korea.

Cast of "The Angry Birds Movie" Salutes Cannes Film Festival‏

The US and international voice actors of Columbia Pictures' new comedy adventure “The Angry Birds Movie” held a photo call on the eve of the 69th Festival du Cannes opening as a tribute to the famed film festival.

(Watch “The Angry Birds Movie” - Cannes Festival featurette at https://youtu.be/bcOkwv8LJqA.)

The event featured actor Josh Gad (“Chuck”) from the original English-language version of the film, as well as Omar Sy (“Red”) from the French version, along with dancing costume characters depicting the birds and the pigs from the film.

Peter Dinklage Towers as The Mighty Eagle in "The Angry Birds Movie"

The House of Lannister's own Tyrion, Peter Dinklage (HBO's “Game of Thrones”) provides the voice of The Mighty Eagle in Columbia Pictures' new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.”

The Mighty Eagle is a towering legend on Bird Island. Literally – his statue dominates everything else on the island. But no one has seen him in years and some birds are starting to doubt that he ever really existed. But when `angry birds' Red (Jason Sudeikis), Chuck (Josh Gad), and Bomb (Danny MacBride) have nowhere else to turn, they have nothing to lose as they seek out the advice of this mysterious leader.

A Mother's Day Message from the Hatchlings of "The Angry Birds Movie"‏

In time for the Mother's Day celebration this Sunday, May 8, Columbia Pictures has shared a special message from the hatchlings of “The Angry Birds Movie.” Watch the clip here at https://youtu.be/kEY5T7p6YMM.

In the 3D animated comedy, “The Angry Birds Movie,” we'll finally find out why the birds are so angry.

The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

World to Celebrate "Red's Carpet Day" on May 7 for "The Angry Birds Movie"‏

To celebrate the imminent release of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” Sony Pictures will host 41 “Red’s Carpet” premiere events in 343countries around the world on Saturday, May 7.

Countries as wide-ranging as the U.S., U.K., Spain, South Africa, Philippines and Australia, destinations as remote as Montenegro and Nigeria, and many more will each do their share as the red carpet spans the globe. The film’s English-language stars, including Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, and Bill Hader, as well as the film’s musical star Blake Shelton, will celebrate at the official World Premiere in Los Angeles, California.