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Edwin Davies: Every time an animated film underperforms but doesn't bomb at the box office, I think all those involved should think to themselves, "Well, it did better than Delgo, so that's something."

It didn't cost Lionsgate all that much to make, and there seems to have been relatively little advertising for it so I assume it didn't cost all that much to market either, so I think it'll probably end up a very minor win for the studio once it finishes its run, and it'll probably have a nice second life on DVD when all the people who took their kids to see it this weekend see the DVD on the shelves and buy it to shut the kids up for an afternoon. Lionsgate should be happy that it falls into the "Could have been worse" column.

Joshua Pasch: Well this is about six times the opening weekend of Lionsgate's recent animated entry, Battle of Terra. I, too, had this pegged closer to Delgo than double digits so I tip my cap to them. Apparently stuff like The Expendables isn't the only thing these guys can peddle.

Reagen Sulewski: I really am stunned at this one, even though it's just a modest amount. The animation looks to throw under direct-to-video crap. At least kids are learning their Greek letters, I guess.

Who cares about animated dogs? Let's watch TV!

Kim Hollis: BOP has posted our lists of TV shows we're planning to watch this year. Which new show are you most excited to check out? Which returning series are you hyped for?

Josh Spiegel: Well, I'm still seriously considering getting HBO to watch Boardwalk Empire, for all the obvious reasons. Among network shows, I can't say I'm wildly excited about anything, but Lone Star, Hawaii Five-0 (to honor Jin Kwon, of course), No Ordinary Family, and Running Wilde (if only to continue honoring Arrested Development) are intriguing me. I cannot wait for the Thursday night block of NBC comedies (sans Outsourced, which looks horrifically unfunny and racist, to boot) to return. That said, right now, I'm either watching mostly cable programs or...well, nothing. Network TV, at least this season, looks embarrassingly weak.

Bruce Hall: Mad Men. I don't care about anything else. But I don't really watch television much so I am probably not the best guy to ask. Maybe Running Wilde, mainly because I could watch Will Arnett pay his bills every week and be entertained.

Matthew Huntley: Now that Lost has ended, I doubt I'll be watching any shows on TV as they actually air. I'm just now in the middle of Dexter: Season 1 and I'm loving it (but I doubt I'll finish the first four seasons to be ready for season 5). I must say I am curious about The Event and Hawaii Five-0, but those will have to get in line behind Dollhouse and Madmen (I know, I have some serious TV watching to do).

Jim Van Nest: Anyone who says anything but Dexter is just wrong. Also, NBC finally did it. They pummeled me into submission and now I absolutely MUST know what The Event is. I'm thrilled to have Survivor back and I'm also really looking forward to the return of The Good Guys. Speaking of which...y'all better start setting your DVRs and watching the Good Guys, 'cause if it gets canceled, I'm coming to all of your houses to punch you all in the face!

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