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Imax Corp. (IMAX) said Monday the new Star Wars film has surpassed the $100 million mark in its first 12 days on release, setting a record pace of attendance. The previous record was held by "Jurassic World," which crossed the same milestone in 18 days. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" grossed $27.2 million in its second weekend, with $18.6 million coming from 391 Imax locations in the U.S., and another $8.6 million stemming from 282 Imax theaters overseas. Imax shares were slightly lower in afternoon trade, but are up 17% in the year, while the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2%.
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