Archive for August, 2014

Lilly Wood and Robin Schulz score UK number one

Sunday, August 31st, 2014

Lilly Wood and Robin Schulz have scored a debut UK number one with their single Prayer in C.

The song was originally released by the alternative pop/folk duo in 2010 but was recently remixed by German DJ and producer Robin Schulz.

Prayer in C is Schulz’s second number one this year, after he topped the chart in May with his remix of Mr Probz’s Waves.

“This is unbelievable and words can’t describe how happy I am,” Schulz said. “I want to thank everybody who bought this record, my team and all my fans and hope to see you on the dance floor, somewhere in the world, during my DJ gigs.”

Prayer in C will feature on Schulz’s debut album Prayer, due for release on September 22.

Maroon 5 scored another new entry at number two, with Maps, the lead single from their upcoming album V. It gives the group their 14th Top 40 and sixth Top 5 single.

David Guetta’s Lovers on the Sun featuring Sam Martin, which was last week’s number one, falls two places to number three, while Taylor Swift spends a second week at number four with Shake It Off.

Completing the Top 5 are Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz with their single Am I Wrong, which falls three places.

Another new entry in the singles chart is Lethal Bizzle’s Rari WorkOut at Number 11, while Ariana Grande wins her second Top 20 single with Break Free, featuring Zedd, at Number 20.

Katy Perry’s new single This is How We Do climbs 20 places to Number 38.

Source: Official Charts Company

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Lucy beats The Inbetweeners at UK box office

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

Scarlett Johansson’s Lucy has ended The Inbetweeners 2‘s run at the top of the UK box office.

The Luc Besson-directed action movie earned more than £3 million over the Bank Holiday weekend to secure first place ahead of the comedy sequel and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

Lucy was one of five new releases to debut in the top ten this week, the others being Into the Storm, Deliver Us from Evil, What If and Doctor Who episode ‘Deep Breath’.

The latter, which marked Peter Capaldi’s first full outing as The Doctor, earned an impressive £522,908 from its cinema screenings. However, the total is still some way off the £1.7 million opening haul for last year’s 50th anniversary special ‘The Day of the Doctor’.

The UK box office top ten in full:
1. (-) Lucy – £3,076,997
2. (1) The Inbetweeners 2 – £2,366,161
3. (2) Guardians of the Galaxy – £1,259,998
4. (-) Into the Storm – £1,147,657
5. (-) Deliver Us from Evil – £629,554
6. (-) What If – £592,501
7. (4) Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – £588,994
8. (-) Doctor Who ‘Deep Breath’ – £522,908
9. (6) Secret Cinema’s Back to the Future – £520,187
10. (3) The Expendables 3 – £511,168

Source: Rentrak

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Diablo 3 enjoys biggest console launch on PS4

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition has ended The Last of Us Remastered‘s all-format chart reign.

The PS4 version of Blizzard’s action role-playing game is the biggest launching console version to date, outselling the original Xbox 360 console release by 500 units during the same week one launch period.

The Ultimate Evil Edition sold 47% of its units on PS4, 32% on Xbox One, 13% on Xbox 360 and 8% on PS3.

Naughty Dog’s updated version of The Last of Us drops to second, above Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare, which climbs to third after launching on PlayStation consoles.

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition and Call of Duty: Ghosts drop to fourth and fifth, while Watch Dogs falls to sixth, its lowest position since launch.

New releases include Tales of Xillia 2, which enters at ten above an EA double-header of Titanfall and FIFA 14.

The top 20 in full:
1. (-) Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition (Blizzard)
2. (1) The Last of Us Remastered (Sony)
3. (15) Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare (EA Games)
4. (3) Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Microsoft)
5. (4) Call of Duty: Ghosts (Activision)
6. (2) Watch Dogs (Ubisoft)
7. (5) Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition (Sony)
8. (6) The LEGO Movie Videogame (Warner Bros Interactive)
9. (8) Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
10. (-) Tales of Xillia 2 (Bandai Namco)
11. (10) Titanfall (EA Games)
12. (7) FIFA 14 (EA Sports)
13. (9) Battlefield 4 (EA Games)
14. (11) Sniper Elite 3 (505 Games)
15. (12) Tomodachi Life (Nintendo)
16. (14) LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Warner Bros Interactive)
17. (16) Forza Motorsport 5 (Microsoft)
18. (13) Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft)
19. (17) Terraria (505 Games)
20. (19) Skate 3 (Electronic Arts)

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C) 2014 UKIE Ltd.

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David Guetta claims fifth UK number 1 single

Sunday, August 24th, 2014

David Guetta has achieved his fifth UK number one single.

‘Lovers On The Sun’, featuring Sam Martin, debuts in the top spot, moving Nico and Vinz into second place with ‘Am I wrong’.

‘Rude’ by Magic! moves into the third spot, while Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ debuts at number four.

‘My Head is a Jungle’ by Wankelmut and Emma rounds off the top five selling songs in the UK.

Union J’s ‘Tonight (We Live Forever)’ enters the chart at number nine, while Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora are at 15 with ‘Black Widow’.

Sam Smith’s ‘I’m Not The Only One’ climbs from 40 to 17, and Saint Motel’s new entry ‘My Type’ enters at number 34.

Cliff Richard also re-enters this week’s chart with ‘I Still Believe In You’, after fans took part in a campaign of support following the star’s alleged involvement in a historic sex abuse case.

Source: Official Charts Company

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Inbetweeners 2 still top of UK box office…

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

The Inbetweeners 2 has topped the UK box office for the second consecutive weekend.

The comedy sequel earned £4.3 million to secure top spot ahead of Guardians of the Galaxy and new release The Expendables 3.

The Inbetweeners sequel has now earned more than £22 million from UK cinemas after just two weeks on release.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes slips down to number four, while How to Train Your Dragon 2 holds its spot at five.

Secret Cinema’s Back to the Future added £531,767 to its box office haul and has now collected more than £2 million after screenings in East London.

Elsewhere, Simon Pegg’s Hector and the Search for Happiness debuts at number nine with £240,222.

The UK box office top ten in full:
1. (1) The Inbetweeners 2 – £4,309,832
2. (2) Guardians of the Galaxy – £2,114,664
3. (-) The Expendables 3 – £1,689,927
4. (3) Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – £1,093,872
5. (5) How to Train Your Dragon 2 – £647,613
6. (6) Secret Cinema’s Back to the Future – £531,767
7. (4) Planes 2: Fire and Rescue – £507,044
8. (7) The Nut Job – £303,849
9. (-) Hector and the Search for Happiness – £240,222
10. (8) Hercules – £202,469

Source: Rentrak

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The Last of Us tops chart for third week

Monday, August 18th, 2014

The Last of Us Remastered has retained its place at the top of the all-format chart for a third week running.

It continues to be shadowed by Watch Dogs in second, while Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition climbs two places to third – its joint highest chart position of the year so far.

Call of Duty: Ghosts benefits from a 7% increase in sales to climb to fourth, above Minecraft: PS3 Edition and The LEGO Movie Videogame.

Outside of the top ten, Forza Motorsport 5 re-enters at 16, while Skate 3 also re-enters at 19.

New release Risen 3: Titan Lords fails to make the top 20 in the all-format chart, instead entering the individual PS3 and Xbox 360 charts.

The top 20 in full:
1. (1) The Last of Us Remastered (Sony)
2. (2) Watch Dogs (Ubisoft)
3. (5) Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Microsoft)
4. (8) Call of Duty: Ghosts (Activision)
5. (7) Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition (Sony)
6. (6) The LEGO Movie Videogame (Warner Bros Interactive)
7. (3) FIFA 14 (EA Sports)
8. (4) Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
9. (9) Battlefield 4 (EA Games)
10. (12) Titanfall (EA Games)
11. (10) Sniper Elite 3 (505 Games)
12. (11) Tomodachi Life (Nintendo)
13. (13) Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft)
14. (14) LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Warner Bros Interactive)
15. (16) Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare (EA Games)
16. (-) Forza Motorsport 5 (Microsoft)
17. (17) Terraria (505 Games)
18. (19) Wolfenstein: The New Order (Bethesda Softworks)
19. (-) Skate 3 (Electronic Arts)
20. (20) Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo)

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C) 2014 UKIE Ltd.

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Nico & Vinz lead UK singles chart for second week…

Sunday, August 17th, 2014

Nico & Vinz’ ‘Am I Wrong’ is this week’s UK number one single.

It is the second week at the top spot for the duo, who are the first Norwegian act to get a UK number one since A-ha in 1986.

‘Rude’ by Magic! stays at number two, while OneRepublic’s ‘Love Runs Out’ remains in third place.

Kiesza’s ‘Giant in My Heart’ is this week’s highest new entry, debuting at number four, and ‘Ghost’ by Ella Henderson rounds off the top five.

Ed Sheeran climbs 12 places with ‘Don’t’ at Number 11, while Rizzle Kicks enter at 14 with ‘Tell Her’.

‘Black Widow’ by Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora debuts at 32, while ‘What Are You Waiting For?’ by The Saturdays is new in at 38.

Sam Smith’s ‘I’m Not The Only One’ completes the top 40 at number 40.

Source: Official Charts Company

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Inbetweeners 2 scores biggest UK box office debut of 2014

Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

The Inbetweeners 2 has scored the UK’s biggest opening weekend box office of 2014.

The comedy sequel earned more than £12.5 million across the country during its first weekend.

It also enjoyed the biggest ever opening day for comedy in the UK when it debuted last Wednesday (August 6).

Its predecessor took £45m at the UK box office when it launched in 2011, and went on to earn approximately £58 million in total.

The Inbetweeners 2 follows Will, Neil and Simon as they join Jay on his gap year in Australia.

The UK box office top ten in full:
1. (-) The Inbetweeners 2 – £12,538,114
2. (1) Guardians of the Galaxy – £3,332,179
3. (2) Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – £1,743,778
4. (-) Planes 2: Fire & Rescue – £1,041,322
5. (3) How to Train Your Dragon 2 – £893,792
6. (7) Secret Cinema’s Back to the Future – £522,863
7. (6) The Nut Job – £458,360
8. (4) Hercules – £423,677
9. (5) The Purge: Anarchy – £320,365
10. (8) Transformers: Age of Extinction – £174,300

Source: Rentrak

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The Last of Us Remastered easily tops gaming chart

Monday, August 11th, 2014

The Last of Us Remastered has retained its place at the top of the all-format gaming chart.

Despite a 55% drop in weekly sales, Naughty Dog’s upgraded adventure easily holds off Watch Dogs in second and FIFA 14 in third.

Benefitting from a retailer promotion, Grand Theft Auto 5 climbs six places to fourth, above Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition and The LEGO Movie Videogame.

Ultra Street Fighter 4 is this week’s only new release at 15, charting between LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare.

Ahead of the company’s annual Summerslam event, WWE 2K14 re-enters the chart at 18, one spot below Terraria.

The top 20 in full:
1. (1) The Last of Us Remastered (Sony)
2. (2) Watch Dogs (Ubisoft)
3. (3) FIFA 14 (EA Sports)
4. (10) Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
5. (5) Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Microsoft)
6. (4) The LEGO Movie Videogame (Warner Bros Interactive)
7. (6) Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition (Sony)
8. (8) Call of Duty: Ghosts (Activision)
9. (9) Battlefield 4 (EA Games)
10. (7) Sniper Elite 3 (505 Games)
11. (12) Tomodachi Life (Nintendo)
12. (11) Titanfall (EA Games)
13. (13) Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Ubisoft)
14. (14) LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (Warner Bros Interactive)
15. (-) Ultra Street Fighter 4 (Capcom)
16. (15) Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare (EA Games)
17. (19) Terraria (505 Games)
18. (-) WWE 2K14 (2K Sports)
19. (17) Wolfenstein: The New Order (Bethesda Softworks)
20. (16) Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo)

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C) 2014 UKIE Ltd.

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Nico & Vinz score UK number one with ‘Am I Wrong’

Sunday, August 10th, 2014

Nico & Vinz have become the first Norwegian act to reach the UK number one spot since 1986.

‘Am I Wrong’, which is the duo’s debut single, has jumped 51 places to top the charts.

Last week’s number one, ‘Rude’ by Canadian band Magic! slips one place to number two, despite clocking up over a million streams this week.

OneRepublic’s new track, ‘Love Runs Out’ debuts at number three, providing the band with their sixth UK Top 40 hit.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini falls a further two places with ‘Crazy Stupid Love’, which is now at number four, and the top five is completed by George Ezra’s ‘Budapest’, which climbs one place from last week.

Jessie Ware scores her first ever UK Top 40 hit with new single ‘Tough Love’, taken from her forthcoming album of the same name. Earlier this week Ware told OfficialCharts.com that she was not convinced that her song would reach the Top 40.

“I don’t think the song is radio friendly at all!” she said. “This song was just to give people a taster of what’s to come, so for it to chart is crazy and really reassuring ahead of the new album.”

Elsewhere, Kiesza’s ‘Hideaway’ re-enters the chart at number 37, while Maroon 5 climb 11 places to number 40 with ‘It Was Always You’.

Source: Official Charts Company.

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