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Dhoom:3 | |
Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
Screenplay by | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
Story by | Aditya Chopra Vijay Krishna Acharya[1] |
Starring | Aamir Khan Abhishek Bachchan Katrina Kaif Uday Chopra |
Music by | Songs: Pritam Background score: Julius Packiam |
Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee |
Editing by | Ritesh Soni |
Studio | Yash Raj Films |
Release dates |
Running time | 162 minutes[2][3][4] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | 1.25 billion (US$21 million)[5][6] |
Box office | 5.33 billion (US$89 million)[7][8][9][10] |
It has been suggested that List of accolades received by Dhoom 3 be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since January 2014. |
Dhoom:3 | |
Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
Screenplay by | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
Story by | Aditya Chopra Vijay Krishna Acharya[1] |
Starring | Aamir Khan Abhishek Bachchan Katrina Kaif Uday Chopra |
Music by | Songs: Pritam Background score: Julius Packiam |
Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee |
Editing by | Ritesh Soni |
Studio | Yash Raj Films |
Release dates |
Running time | 162 minutes[2][3][4] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | 1.25 billion (US$21 million)[5][6] |
Box office | 5.33 billion (US$89 million)[7][8][9][10] |
Dhoom: 3 ([ˈd̪ʱuːm 3], English: Blast 3, also abbreviated and known as D:3 and D3) is a 2013 Indian action thriller film, written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra.[11][12] The third installment of the Dhoom series, it features Aamir Khan as the antagonist paired opposite Katrina Kaif. Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra reprise their roles as Jai Dixit and Ali Akbar, respectively, as seen is previous franchise.[13] Made on a budget of 1.25 billion (US$21 million),[2][14] the most expensive Bollywood film of all time,[15] Dhoom 3 was released on 20 December 2013,[16] marking itself as the first Bollywood movie to be released in the IMAX motion picture film format[17] with Dolby Atmos surround sound.[18][19]
The film broke several records on its opening days in India and abroad.[20][21] Box Office India declared Dhoom 3 "the biggest hit of 2013" after two days of release,[22] with the film grossing 4 billion (US$67 million) worldwide in just ten days, making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time domestically and worldwide.[23][24][25] The overseas gross of Dhoom 3 was US$27 million—eventually breaking the record of 3 Idiots (another Aamir Khan starrer) and making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time in overseas markets.[26][27][28][29] It was the 75th highest grossing film of 2013 worldwide,[30][31] being declared an All-Time Blockbuster in India.[32]
The film starts in the year 1990 when Iqbal Haroon Khan (Jackie Shroff) runs a circus – The Great Indian Circus – in Chicago, which has fallen on bad times. Anderson's (Andrew Bicknell) bank – Western Bank of Chicago – which has lent money to Iqbal Khan, decides to close down the circus when he is unable to repay the loan. Young Sahir (Siddharth Nigam), the little son of Iqbal Khan, pleads with Anderson not to shut down his father's circus as he and his father would soon be able to turn the corner. But Iqbal Khan's presentation before the bankers and Sahir's pleas don't help. Iqbal Khan commits suicide in front of the heartless Anderson, leaving Sahir devastated.
Years later, Sahir (Aamir Khan) has still not forgotten the high-handedness of the bank and swears revenge. He robs various branches of Western Bank of Chicago, leaving behind a message in Hindi and a clown mask. He uses his acrobatic circus skills to escape. As Chicago Police Officer Victoria (Tabrett Bethell) failed to catch him, she calls ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) and his partner, Ali (Uday Chopra), for help in solving the case. Jai baits Sahir into robbing again by making it known he's on the case and he believes the thief is an amateur. Gathering information from a news channel regarding the plan, Sahir poses as an informant for Jai, and manages to gather information on the bank while giving Jai a lead to follow. Eventually, Sahir robs the bank and escapes, but Jai & Ali follow him. During the pursuit, Jai manages to shoot Sahir in the shoulder before he disappears again. Sahir has the big premiere of The Great Indian Circus with his female lead acrobat, Aaliya (Katrina Kaif), involving a trick with him disappearing in one place and showing up in another. The show is a success, but afterwards, Jai, Ali, and the police surround him, knowing he's the thief. Jai says the proof is the gunshot wound Jai inflicted in Sahir, but when Sahir is examined, there is no evidence of a gunshot wound anywhere in his body. Jai & Ali leave while Sahir retires to his dressing room. It's then revealed that Sahir has an autistic twin brother, Samar, who helps him pull off his trick and rob the banks, and it was Samar who sustained the gunshot wound.
Jai is fired from the case, but is encouraged by Ali to prove Sahir's guilt by going rogue. Jai eventually finds out about Samar, and sets about finding a way to corner Sahir. Samar, kept in hiding and mentally challenged, is kept in seclusion by Sahir. However, Samar sneaks outdoor once a week, and Jai manages to befriend him during this time also manages to perform his plan. Samar has fallen in love with Aaliya after performing with her in the circus, but cannot express it. This leads to a rift between the brothers. Jai tries to take advantage of this, but Sahir finds out and thwarts Jai's plan to stop them. He decides the only way to catch the brothers is in the act. Sahir & Samar pull off their final bank heist, and escaped. However, the following day, Jai manages to corner them as they're making their way out of town. Samar is hesitant to run when Aaliya shows up, begging him to stop. Sahir surrenders to Jai, asking him to spare Samar and let him take the blame. Jai agrees, but right after, Sahir jumps off the bridge. Samar jumps, too, holding Sahir's hand refusing to let him go. Eventually, the two of them jump off the bridge together and fall off. Finally Western Bank of Chicago is shut down as a result of the heists, while Aaliya is shown still performing for the Great Indian Circus. The film ends with the title song.
Prior to principal photography, the film enjoyed widespread media coverage[34][35] due to the tremendous box office successes[36][37][38] of previous installments Dhoom 2 and Dhoom, thereby creating anticipation amongst audience and media.[39] On 2 January 2011, the producer of the previous Dhoom films Aditya Chopra, confirmed that the third installment of the Dhoom series would begin principal photography by the end of 2011. Initially, the producers and the lead actor Aamir wanted to release the film on Christmas of 2012,[40] but the plan was scrapped in favor of an early release date in 2013, mainly due to a forecast that a Christmas release would force a rushed post-production schedule, which was considered unfavorable given the high degree of technicality required for the film.[41] Dhoom 3 had around 125 crore (US$21 million) spent on just production side.[5]
Reportedly, Chopra wanted to make the film in 3D after observing the successes of previous Bollywood films released in the same format. However, actor Aamir Khan opined that the 3D technology needed expertise and was unsure of the outcome of its utilization by the director.[42] As of September 2012, YRF Studios had not announced the production of the film in 3D.[43]
Aamir Khan was signed on to essay the lead role and the antagonist, while Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra were confirmed to reprise their roles as police officers.[44] Katrina Kaif was signed as the lead heroine, starring opposite Khan. He learnt ballet,[45] aerobatics[46] and the French technique of parkour,[47] a method of movement focused on negotiating obstacles with speed and efficiency, while Kaif took paragliding training and singing lessons.[48] Bachchan reportedly lost nine kilos of weight to prepare for his role in the film.[49] Rimi Sen, who played the role of ACP Jai Dixit's (character played by Abhishek Bachchan) wife in the previous two installments of the series, was not approached to play her character Sweety. However, she stated that she would not have reprised the role even if she were offered.[50][51] Unlike the first two Dhoom films directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, Vijay Krishna Acharya the writer of all three installments of Dhoom was roped in to direct Dhoom 3.[44] Stunt Director Olliver Keller was signed to direct the stunt scenes.[52] Aamir Khan stated in an interview that his role in Dhoom 3 is the toughest role so far in his life.[53] The action scenes were directed by Conrad Palmisano and Sham Kaushal.[54] In an interview with IANS, Abhishek Bachchan expressed how every character of Dhoom 3 is significant: "...Dhoom is my film and I am the hero. Nobody can take that away from me. You can be the biggest or the smallest star but Dhoom is about Jai and Ali. It is as simple as that. If the characters of Jai and Ali are not there in Dhoom, the film won't be there."[55] On 23 September 2013,three months before the actual release of the film,DNA and other media news publications revealed that there could be double role of Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3,but they have not confirmed it that time.[56][57][58][59][60][61][62]
Filming was scheduled to commence from November 2011, with scenes involving Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra being shot first,[63] but the former was off on a paternity leave and thus, shooting was postponed to January 2012. In January 2012, the schedule was pushed to June 2012 because of lead actor Aamir's prior commitments with his TV show Satyamev Jayate; in June, the filming schedule was further postponed for a month because Khan wanted to prepare himself for his role of a gymnast. Additionally, Khan wanted to concentrate on marketing and promotions of his 2012 film Talaash.[64] Without any further delays, filming commenced with Jackie Shroff and Siddharth Nigam, the child actor playing the role of childhood Aamir Khan on 8 June 2012 at Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai.[65] Aamir Khan joined the crew in July 2012, filming for five days at Yash Raj Studios and further continued to shoot in Chicago and other parts of the United States. Later, Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra flew to the U.S. on 4 August 2012 to complete a three month schedule. On arrival to India in December 2012, Bachchan stated that fifty percent of filming was complete and would again resume in Mumbai.[66] In the second week of March 2013, it was reported that the crew departed to Zurich and Ticino, Switzerland to film the climax.[67][68] The shooting of the film finally wrapped up on 14 September 2013 at a suburban studio in Mumbai.[69] The climax scene in Dhoom 3 is shot at the famous Arch Dam, Contra Dam (commonly known as the Verzasca Dam) in Ticino, Switzerland.[70] It is the same dam that became a popular bungee jumping venue after a James Bond stuntman jumped off it in the opening scene of the 1995 film GoldenEye.[71]
In November 2013, Aditya Chopra sent out a message to movie exhibitors all over the country to "Go digital or miss Dhoom 3." In detailed statements he claimed, "Release of movies through digital and UFO digital cinema prevents piracy as the prints are water-marked and finger-printed and can be traced back. It is believed that usually films are copied for piracy when the reels are being transported to theatres in the country and abroad. Digital cinema curbs piracy as the 'en route' content leakage is eliminated. It also makes sense economically as a producer saves a lot of print cost. Apart from that, encrypting the content protects the copyrights of the producers and distributors. Digital prints prevent duplication of prints and helps by diverting funds back to the cinemas."[72][73][74][75]
IMAX Corporation and Yash Raj Films announced that Dhoom:3 would be the first Indian local language production to be released in the IMAX format. The film was digitally remastered in the IMAX format with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology and was released in IMAX theaters across India and selective global locations.[76][77] Dhoom 3 was released with cinema sound technology Dolby Atmos. The film received a native Atmos mix at YRF Studios. Dhoom 3 was given a 12A certificate by the British Board of Film Certification for Moderate Violence ({ttp://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/dhoom-3-film}) 12 December 2013, for Moderate violence <http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/dhoom-3-film>.[3] The film was released across 4500 screens in India (inclusive of Tamil and Telugu versions) along with 750 screens overseas.[78] Dhoom 3 had a release on 250 screens in West Bengal.[4][79][80][81][82] The maximum ticket price of the IMAX version of Dhoom 3 was Rs 900 (US$15) in India.[83][84][85][86] Cinépolis Pune set a unique record by hosting 54 shows of Dhoom 3 on 20 December 2013.[87] Dhoom 3 was also released in non-traditional overseas markets like Egypt,Peru,Germany and Malaysia.[88][89][90][91]
"We believe that less is more for this film and even curiosity will be there"[79]
The title logo of the film was released in a video that credited the main roles of the film. The score for the video constituted paced beats and electric guitars and was released on Christmas 2012 through Yash Raj Film's official YouTube channel, confirming the film for a Christmas 2013 release. The first working as well as promotional poster was also released nearly a year prior.[16] In August 2013, YRF released a motion poster of the film on YouTube, revealing the first look. It featured Aamir Khan with a hidden visage standing inside a tall building, looking at helicopters in the air through a glass window. A voiceover reveals that the Chicago police force is searching for a fugitive biker who vanished before he could be caught.[92][93] The satellite rights of Dhoom 3 were sold at a record price of 750 million (US$13 million).[94][95][96]
The first teaser of Dhoom 3 was released on 5 September 2013 at 12 noon IST.[97][98][99][100] The teaser achieved 6 million views on YouTube within 6 days, subsequently receiving 12 million views in 20 days.[101][102][103][104][105][106] The film's teaser was also attached with the film Shuddh Desi Romance.[107][108] On 25 October Yash Raj Films launched a game based on the film for Windows Phones. Developed by 99Games Online (a subsidiary of Robosoft mobile games), the 3D game was set against the backdrop of Chicago and opens with a heist by the character played by Aamir Khan.[109][109][110] Within 20 days of its launch, the game witnessed over 1 million downloads on the Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store.[111] The Android, iOS and Blackberry 10 version of the game was launched on 19 November 2013.[111] 'Dhoom: 3 The Game' crossed five million downloads across all platforms in less than seven weeks of its launch on November 19, 2013.[112] Dhoom:3 mobile game surpassed 10 million downloads within three months since its release.[113][114]
The theatrical trailer was released in IMAX format on 30 October 2013 as well as on YouTube.[115] PVR Cinemas began advance booking for selected shows of the film same day the trailer had released, witnessing sales of just under 20 million (US$330,000) until 17 December 2013.[4]
Aamir Khan also promoted Dhoom 3 on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati.[116][117][118] The publicity campaign included tie-ins with over 17 leading brands including Mattel (manufacture of limited edit action figures, model cars and bikes), Gulf Oil, CEAT, Bombay Dyeing, Archies for stationery and the LINE social messaging application, along with 183 other brands.[2][4][119] A marketing pact was also made with BMW Motorrad, which has revealed that its S1000RR and K1300R sport bikes would feature in the film.[120] A special screening of Dhoom 3 was held at Yash Raj Studios on 19 December 2013.[121][122][123] A special screening of Dhoom 3 that was attended by Raj Thackeray was organised on 22 December 2013.[124]
After the film's performance at the box office, Amul paid a tribute to the film in one of its creative advertisement campaign posters.[125] The poster features the words "Dhoom Tea" in the same typography style as the film's logo is with a caption "Chased everyday".[125][126][127] "The Dhoom Anthem" featuring Saba Azad was released by Yashraj Films on 26 December 2013.[128][129] A Spanish version of 'Dhoom Machale' song sung by Mia Mont was released by Yashraj Films on 4 January 2014.[130][131][132]
Dhoom 3 | ||||
Soundtrack album by Pritam Chakraborty | ||||
Released | 10 December 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
Length | 27:24 | |||
Label | Yash Raj Films | |||
Producer | Aditya Chopra | |||
Pritam Chakraborty chronology | ||||
It was announced that the composer of Dhoom and Dhoom 2, Pritam, would return once again to compose the music of the third installment.[133][134][135] Earlier reports suggested that Shefali Alvares had been roped to sing the Dhoom title track, but this turned out to be a rumor.[136] Aamir said in a statement that the title track "Dhoom Machale Dhoom" is dedicated to Sachin Tendulkar who was then playing his 200th and final test match at the Wankhede Stadium.[137][138] The title song's video featuring Katrina Kaif and sung by Aditi Singh Sharma was unveiled on 14 November 2013.[139][140] The first look of the song "Malang" was revealed on 25 November 2013.[141] A teaser for "Dhoom Tap" featured Aamir Khan tap dancing to beats, along with background dancers. It was unveiled on 3 December 2013. A teaser for the song "Kamli", featuring Katrina Kaif and sung by Sunidhi Chauhan was revealed on 6 December 2013. The song "Bande Hain Hum Uske" was sung by Shankar Mahadevan's 12 year old son Shivam Mahadevan and Anish Sharma.[142] His elder son Siddharth Mahadevan sung the song "Malang" in the film along with Shilpa Rao.[143] The title song "Dhoom Machale" was also recorded in an Arabic version sung by Lebanese singer Naya.[144]
Track listing (Hindi) | ||||||||||
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | |||||||
1. | "Malang" | Siddharth Mahadevan, Shilpa Rao | 4:33 | |||||||
2. | "Kamli" | Sunidhi Chauhan | 3:54 | |||||||
3. | "Tu Hi Junoon" | Mohit Chauhan | 5:02 | |||||||
4. | "Dhoom Machale Dhoom" | Aditi Singh Sharma | 3:55 | |||||||
5. | "Bande Hain Hum Uske" | Shivam Mahadevan, Anish Sharma | 3:04 | |||||||
6. | "Dhoom Tap (Instrumental)" | Pritam | 2:46 | |||||||
7. | "Dhoom:3 Overture (Instrumental)" | Julius Packiam | 4:09 | |||||||
8. | "Dhoom Machale Dhoom (Arabic)" | Naya | 3:47 | |||||||
9. | "Dhoom Machale Dhoom (Spanish)" | Mia Mont | 3:47 |
The music of Dhoom 3 received mixed critical reception.
Joginder Tuteja of Rediff.com noted, "There are songs like 'Tu Hi Junoon', 'Malang' and 'Kamli' that round off Dhoom 3 beautifully." Koimoi reported, "Overall it might not be the best album Pritam has come up with, but two really interesting compositions makes the album scrupulous me! A noteworthy effort for sure!"[citation needed] The predictions turned out to be true as the album topped the iTunes charts only after the release of the film. The songs "Kamli" and "Dhoom Machale" topped the iTunes singles chart.[citation needed] However, Rohit Khilnani of India Today deemed the music "below average".[145]
Domestically, Dhoom 3 received mixed reviews from critics.[146][147] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and said, "On the whole, DHOOM-3 is one solid entertainer loaded with attitude and star power that will leave fans of the series salivating for more."[148] The Daily Bhaskar also rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars. While praising the performance of Khan, the newspaper wrote "The whole film rests on Khan's shoulders, and it won't be an overestimation to say that he is strong enough to hold the three hours all by himself."[149] Mohar Basu of Koimoi gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and stated that it is "spectacular and majestic".[150] Srijana Mitra Das of the Times of India gave the film 4 out of 5 stars. Especially praising the actors' performances, she wrote, "Dhoom 3 makes you laugh, gasp – even sniffle".[151] Aparna Mudi of Zee News gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and remarked "Dhoom 3 manages to deliver a typically Bollywood revenge saga in a modern way."[152] Sarita A Tanwar of Daily News and Analysis also gave it 4 stars and commented, "Welcome to the world of jaw-dropping action and stunts never seen before on Hindi screen. Dhoom 3 redefines the word 'entertainment' in the grandest way possible."[153] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV, on the other hand, gave it 3 out of 5 stars and noted that "Dhoom: 3 is a high-voltage action flick that relies squarely on known methods of the genre".[154] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Dhoom 3 continues the tradition of extravagance in adventure and expenditure by roping in the fastidious Aamir Khan as its latest star antagonist".[155] Rachit Gupta of Filmfare rated it 3 out of 5 stars; though he labeled it a "slick looking film", he felt "the force driving them, the story, teeters on abysmal points".[156] Anupama Chopra of the Hindustan Times gave the film 3 stars and wrote, "The third installment...is bigger and more plot-heavy than the first two."[157] The Indo-Asian News Service review, syndicated by Business Standard, also gave it 3 stars, writing, "Dhoom 3 is an intriguing piece of work... slender supple smart and subtle...and yet helmed by a central performance that screams for attention."[158]
However, most reviewers disagreed and heavily criticized the film.[159][160] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated "Dhoom 3 is let down by a convenient script and its inability to deliver solid entertainment". He described the film as a "sloppily scripted sandwich of hammy acting and cheesy dialogue" that lacked the "thrills" of the previous films.[161] Raja Sen of Rediff gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars. Criticizing the villain's motivations and the "yawnworthy chase scenes" that were "both pointless and badly edited", he deemed Dhoom 3 "a children's film made for children who've never seen a film".[162] Shubhra Gupta of Indian Express gave the film 2 stars out of 5. Although he praised the "superb cinematography, great-looking sets, expansive foreign locations", he found the film to be "a victim of both a crying lack of imagination and franchise fatigue". Gupta also felt that Khan lacked the "sexy-badness" required for the villain, and noted Kaif's minimal role.[163] Rohit Khilnani of India Today heavily criticized Dhoom 3 and gave it 2 stars out of 5, calling it "full of loop holes, over-the-top acting and an overdose of action that doesn't fit well all the time". He found that the film's only redeeming factor was that it was "a visual treat" due to its exotic locales and special effects.[145] Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune rated the film as 1.5 out of 5, noting the "overdose of one-liners", lack of "a properly connected cause-and-effect chain", and the "over-the-top action sequences" that "build up to nothing dramatically significant". He in particular criticized the actors' performances. Mahmood called Kaif "eye candy" with little dialogue, and felt Khan gave "perhaps the worst performance of his career".[164]
Meanwhile, the film garnered praise from foreign film critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 78% critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 8.2/10.[165] David Chute of Variety liked the camera work, action, stunts and Aamir's performance: "Acharya's camera seems to be dancing – and swooning – along with the performers.... High-flying acrobatics and a standout Aamir Khan performance dominate the third entry in Bollywood's biggest action franchise."[166] According to Bill Stamets of Chicago Sun-Times, "Dhoom:3 is crowd-pleasing populist fare" that "entertains as a spectacle of chases, bank capers, magic acts and song-and-dance numbers".[167] However, many noted similarities between Dhoom 3 and Christopher Nolan's films The Prestige and The Dark Knight.[168][169][170][171][172]
Dhoom 3 received a number of nominations and awards at Bollywood award shows. The film has been praised for its direction, cinematography and action.
Dhoom 3 became the highest grossing Bollywood film in India and around the world by collecting over 4 billion (US$67 million) worldwide in just ten days.[23][173] The film beat the 3.95 billion (US$66 million) record set by Chennai Express according to Box Office India.[174][175] On 6 January 2014, Yash Raj Films issued a statement that Dhoom 3 is officially the first Indian film to earn 500 crore (US$84 million) worldwide.[176][177][178][179][180][181][182][183][184][185] The film's final worldwide gross as stated by Box Office Mojo was US$88 million.[7][8][9][10]
Territory | Territory wise Collections break-up |
India | Hindi version: 261 crore (US$44 million) |
Tamil & telugu version: 12.7 crore (US$2.1 million)[186] | |
Distributor share: 140 crore (US$23 million)[14] | |
Entertainment tax: 85.28 crore (US$14 million) | |
Overseas (Outside India) | US$ 26.64 million(Rs 164.01 crore)[28][187] |
US$8,060,862 (United States)[188][189] | |
Worldwide | 533 crore (US$89 million)[7][9][10] |
According to several trade publications, Dhoom 3 opened to an overwhelming response at the domestic box office. Box Office India stated that[190] the film had an extraordinary opening, recording 75% occupancy in multiplexes and 90–100% occupancy in single screens.[191]
The opening day collection stood at 309 million (US$5.2 million) from the Hindi version, while the dubbed Tamil and Telugu versions together earned 28 million (US$470,000).[192][193] The total opening day collection of the film broke the records of highest non-holiday opening and highest single day previously held by Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Krrish 3 respectively.[194][195] On the second day of its release, it went on to collect 295 million (US$4.9 million), setting new records in several circuits.[196] Dhoom 3 (Hindi) nett. grossed 350 million (US$5.8 million) on its third day to take Hindi version total to about 957.6 million (US$16 million) in the first weekend and further 70 million (US$1.2 million) in Tamil and Telugu which took the all language figure to 1.02 billion (US$17 million), making it the fastest film to reach 1 billion (US$17 million) in India.[197][198] The film grossed 200 million (US$3.3 million) on its first Monday, 210 million (US$3.5 million) on the first Tuesday, 240 million (US$4.0 million) on first Wednesday and 140 million (US$2.3 million) on first Thursday, taking the first week total to nearly 1.74 billion (US$29 million) for its Hindi version.[199][200][201][202][203][204][205] The film set new first week records in all circuits and became the highest grossing film in the East Punjab circuit at the end of its first week.[206] Dhoom 3 grossed 100 million (US$1.7 million) from its Tamil and Telugu versions to take its all language total to 1.83 billion (US$31 million) in first week.[207][208]
The film collected 100 million (US$1.7 million) on second Friday, 115 million (US$1.9 million) on second Saturday, 170 million (US$2.8 million) on second Sunday, 60 million (US$1.0 million) on second Monday, 70 million (US$1.2 million) on second Tuesday, 105 million (US$1.8 million) on second Wednesday and 40 million (US$670,000) on second Thursday to take its Hindi-version total to 2.39 billion (US$40 million) in two weeks.[209][210][211][212][213][173][214][215] Dhoom 3 set a new record for second week collections with 64.78 crore (US$11 million),[216][217] beating four-year long record of 56.24 crore (US$9.4 million) of 3 Idiots.[218]
The film collected around 120 million (US$2.0 million) on its third weekend and 20 million (US$330,000) on its third Monday to take its Hindi version total to 2.52 billion (US$42 million) in 18 days.[219][220][221] Dhoom 3 set new records in all territories across the globe apart from Mumbai, the biggest circuit.[222] It grossed around 17.25 crore (US$2.9 million) in its third week taking the three week Hindi version total to around 256 crore (US$43 million).[14][15] The Hindi version had a theatrical run for 9 weeks with a final domestic nett of 261.24 crore (US$44 million).[223][224] Dhoom 3 earned about 12.5 crore (US$2.1 million) from its Tamil and Telugu versions.[186] Of its collections, 97 crore (US$16 million) nett was from single screens in India.[225]
Dhoom 3 grossed US$ 10 million in its first weekend in overseas, setting new records in almost all territories.[25][226] Dhoom 3 become the first film to gross US$ 8 million in US/Canada.[189] Dhoom 3 is the highest grosser ever in US/Canada,UK,Gulf,Australia and New Zealand.[227][228] The film grossed over £2 million in U.K in 11 days,and went on to gross £ 2,708,046 to become highest grossing Bollywood film in U.K.[229][230][231] The film collected $3,423,508 (20.49 crore) in its first weekend in the United States-Canada region.[232] Dhoom 3 collected US$ 20.5 million overseas in ten days.[233] Dhoom 3 grossed more than $26 million in overseas markets and thus surpassed the record of 3 Idiots to become the highest grossing Bollywood film in overseas.[29][234] Dhoom 3 also set a new opening record in Pakistan, beating the previous record held by Pakistani film Waar.[235][236][237][238] Dhoom 3 eventually became the highest grossing Bollywood film in Pakistan with overall gross of US$ 1.95 million (INR 12.13 crore, PKR 20.60 crore).[239][240][241][242] Dhoom 3 became the first film to gross Rs 6 crores at the box office in Nepal,[243][244] as the local filmmakers of Nepal had to delay the release of their own films for three weeks due to the strong performance of Dhoom 3 there.[245][246]
Box office record | Record details | Previous record holder | Ref. |
Number of screens (Domestic) | 9,000 screens | Chennai Express (2013, 3,700 screens) | [78][247][248][249] |
Number of screens (International) | 1906 screens | Chennai Express (2013, 700 screens) | [78][247][250][251] |
Biggest non-holiday opening day (Domestic) | 33,50,00,000 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013, 19,81,00,000) | [192][193][252] |
Highest single day (Domestic) | 35,00,00,000 | Krrish 3 (2013, 31,50,00,000) | [253][254][255] |
Opening weekend nett (Domestic) | 102,00,00,000 | Chennai Express (2013, 89,42,00,000) | [197] |
Opening weekend gross (International) | US$ 15.17 million | Chennai Express (2013, US$ 7.1 million) | [256][257][258] |
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First week nett (India) | 183.46 crore (US$31 million) | Chennai Express (2013, 139 crore (US$23 million)) | [199][207] |
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Second week nett (India) | 65 crore (US$11 million) | 3 Idiots(2009,56.24 crore (US$9.4 million)) | [209][263] |
Lifetime nett. gross (India) | 284 crore (US$47 million) | Chennai Express(2013,208 crore (US$35 million)) | [15][173][208][209][221][264] |
Distributor share (Domestic) | 137.50 crore (US$23 million) | Chennai Express (115 crore (US$19 million)) | |
Overseas Gross | US$ 27 million | 3 Idiots (US$ 25.4 million ) | [28][29][268][269] |
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Highest gross (New Zealand) | NZ$ 530,911 [Rs 2.72 cr] | Chennai Express (2013, NZ$ 219,470 ) | [289][290] |
Days to reach 1 billion (US$17 million) nett. gross(Domestic) | 3 days | Chennai Express (4 days) | [291][292] |
Days to reach 2 billion (US$33 million) nett. gross(Domestic) | 10 days | Chennai Express (21 days) | [293][294][295] |
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quote:He's missing the point, I think, I've only skimmed through these last couple pages. They're not saying its a bad pick for Seattle they're saying its too early. They could wait till the 3rd.
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The Rant: May 10, 2011This weekend's murder has again raised the issue of youth violence, especially among young black men. Disclaimer: Comments posted on this, or any story are opinions of those people posting them, and not the views or opinions of WWAY NewsChannel 3, its management or employees. »The attitude that killingSubmitted by Guest3230 (not verified) on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 2:03pm.
has no meaning other than revenge did not start the night before last. This attitude comes from their raising (or lack of ) at home. I think it's America's fault for letting the welfare system become a household work to some. Welfare, HUD, ect. were ment to be temporary support for a family to get back on their feet, but it has turned into a lifestyle. Love, care and support starts at home, and if you do not get it there, you go to the street to get it. When families don't care, how can their children. »
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I bought this heater for my aging parents, as an alternative to floor space heaters that seem a safe issue. Mother praises this Heat Storm Heater, She says it is the best heater they have evey used. So I plan to orderanother one for there Livingroom. I purchase the Bob Villa advertise Heater, which cost me 3X the price I paid for this unit, and the bulb has already burnt out.
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for the low price,it does a great job pumps out a lot of heat,it was delivered on the time it was supposed to would recomend it to anyone who wants to save on their heat bill
I bought this heater for my bedroom. We have a long house and our bedroom always stays cold. It is a large size bedroom, this heater heats it perfect. I have not tried too use it as far as heating a larger area, but I have another space heater I use for that. I have not received my first bill yet, but I mostly just run it at night and keep the door closed during the day. Great for the price.
I bought this heater for my office where I am almost always cold, I expected it to keep my cubicle space warm, but it warms up the entire office! My co-workers and I LOVE it! I noticed another reviewer comment about it not heating as much space as they wanted, the description says 650 square feet, our office is about 500 square feet and after about 30 minutes the entire room begins to fill up with warmth. And when I told my boss it only uses 1000 watts he was happy too! No more wearing my coat in the office!
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Showcase beautiful fall colors with this glass bead necklace.
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- Slide the last ball star head pin onto the last fire-polish bead, make a half loop and slide the tag onto it. Finish the loop by wrapping it twice. Trim excess wire. Add this dangle to the jump ring.
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Great 80%anna.seger Great appartment and the owner was really friendly and helpful. Great location, about 10 min to the city and the beach. Everything you needed were in the apartment; hairdryer, iron, towels for the beach, water and juice in the fridge and coffee. I would recommend this place to everyone i know and would def stay the again if I went back!
cowherdgirl We stayed for a couple of nights in this accommodation and were very happy with the service offered to us. Our room was spacious, tastefully decorated and even had it's own balcony, which we were not expecting - this overlooks an orchard and a pre-school. The room had a TV which we didn't have to pay extra to use and there was plenty of extra bedding in the wardrobe. Our hostess Claudia was extremely helpful and attentive. We had to get an early plane and she was prepared to come in earlier just to make breakfast for us! I've stayed in places before which have described themselves as being in close proximity to the town centre when they're actually quite a distance away, but this B&B is really only a few minutes walk from the tiny and exquisite centre of the old town of Alghero. I would definitely stay here again.
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Outstanding 97%griett This little Bed and Breakfast was very good. Paolo and Erika were very very nice and everything was okay. We really enjoyed our stay there. The two rooms have terrace and only one of them has bathroom with shower. It's close to the historycal city center, but you have to walk a bit (like 10 minutes top). The good thing is that it's easy to park the car if you have one, there's a lot of space. The breakfast was great, with bread, jam, salami, cheese, orange juice, tea, coffee, butter, nutella and something sweet (like a little croissant or something like that). Anyway, we really enjoyed our stay and we would totally recomend this small bed and breakfast to anyone. It's like being with family. Thank you very much Paolo and Erika, we loved our stay.
epuertasmacias 10 min. from center walking along de port. Rosa was very nice and kind with us, preparing our breakfast like a mum. Once he cooked a cake! Is a 2nd floor with 4 rooms and a shared zone (big kitchen with sofa , table and terrace). Is not a luxury place but it was clean and calm to sleep. We could use the kitchen to cook our food (cold food or microondas) and it has a lot of guides of Sardenya.
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Outstanding 95%vega_barbe Le Palme has been one of the best places I have ever been hosted. It is running by Maria and Fabio. They made us feel like at home. The room was perfect; clea, it had a lot of light, cosy and comfortable.
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Excellent 94%bennigrand pros: - only 5min by foot from the harbour - the owners were really nice and helpful - clean room with air conditioner and ventilator - sunshade to take along to the beach - breakfast with coffee, tea, milk, juice, bread roll, ham, yoghurt, nutella, cake con: - only little windows to the corridor, at the most time there was no fresh air in the room, because you can only open it a little bit - the owners only speak italian, just a little bit english we are a young couple and for us it was a nice stay at this bed and breakfast
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Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng's next step: Study at a US university? (+video)
The US says prominent Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has been offered a fellowship by a US university. The US State Department said it would move quickly to provide a visa for Mr. Chen and his family.
The Chinese government said Friday that blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng was free to apply for travel documents enabling him to study abroad, hinting at a possible solution to a crisis that has bedeviled US relations with China for a week.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was "encouraged" by the Chinese announcement, but cautioned that "there is more work to do" before Mr. Chen's fate is settled.
"Progress has been made to help him have the future he wants. We will stay in touch with him as this process moves forward," Ms. Clinton told reporters.
Earlier in the day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said that if Chen wanted to study abroad "he can go through normal procedures at related departments according to the law, like any other Chinese citizen."
Chen told reporters during the past two days that he would like to study in the United States. He had been expected to study in China under a deal negotiated between US and Chinese diplomats while Chen was sheltering in the US embassy here.
Allowing Chen to study abroad would be "a very appropriate way to resolve what was becoming a much too overheated dilemma," says Jerry Cohen, a veteran Chinese law expert and friend of Chen's, who advised the activist by phone during the negotiations.
It was unclear how long it might take for Chen and his family to secure the necessary travel documents; Chen himself does not have a passport, and under normal circumstances he would have to return to his hometown to apply for one.
He is unlikely to be willing to do that, since officials from his hometown had kept him and his family under illegal house arrest for 19 months, repeatedly beating him and his wife. Chen took refuge in the US Embassy in Beijing last week after a daring night time escape from his guards.


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> Which Russian player will be the first to acieve world ranking 1?
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Which Russian player will be the first to acieve world ranking 1?
Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:26 AM
Please vote now!!
Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:28 AM
Myskina and she will do it (if everything goes fine) next year before the middle of the year.
Go Nastya :yeah:
Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:31 AM
I picked Kuznetsova but I'm still hoping it will be Dinara.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:31 AM
I *want Sveta or Masha or Lena D to reach the 1st ranking but I think Nastya *will be the first to do this
Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:32 AM
I vote for Anastasia!!
Oct 22nd, 2004, 10:00 AM
Myskina - with better showings at Wimbledon and the US Open she could well have been there by now.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 10:01 AM
Lena Demenva
next yr til Miami she has <200 pts to defend
Good Luck LenaD!!
Oct 22nd, 2004, 10:04 AM
I think Kuznetsova as she really does look the goods.
With more consistency she will get there.
Although Myskina is ranked #3 she could be the one to get there also.
But she has to defend all those points next year now.
Starting with a SemiFinal in Melbourne next year.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 11:14 AM
It's getting interesting!!!
Oct 22nd, 2004, 11:18 AM
Kuznetsova and Myskina are so close together in ranking points difference.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 11:52 AM
dementieva got 200 points to defend until next years miami..
then she got a lot to defend in RG and US Open
but at the same time
so many 1r loses
so if she would reduce that
she can get a lot of points
Oct 22nd, 2004, 12:04 PM
voted for Sharapova but I hope its Dementieva!
Oct 22nd, 2004, 12:33 PM
Dementieva plays so many events that is bound to have the odd 1st round exit
Fearful Jesuit
Oct 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM
Elena Dementieva
Oct 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM
I think it'll be Myskina
Oct 22nd, 2004, 02:44 PM
Lena D I think...
Oct 22nd, 2004, 03:05 PM
Myskina and she will do it (if everything goes fine) next year before the middle of the year.
Go Nastya :yeah:
I dnt think so, as much as i like her, i have a great haunch she cannot defend her RG title and lost badly in the early rounds.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 03:06 PM
It will be Sharapova.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 05:18 PM
Kuzzi wiyll be there sooner or later. Don't know if it will be beforeor after Nastya though. maybe Nastya wouldn't be one :scared: , and she'll be the first?
Oct 22nd, 2004, 05:46 PM
Oct 22nd, 2004, 05:57 PM
I voted Elena D purely on bias (although she could do it ;). It could be any of the Top 4 Russians though.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 06:21 PM
lena d. maybe next year before the uso or maybe as early as indian wells.
but i think she'll get there before all is said and done.
Oct 22nd, 2004, 06:36 PM
I think Anastasia, Svetlana, and Elena all have a chance.
But Sveta plays the most, so I make her the favorite.
Oct 23rd, 2004, 01:04 PM
I hope my favourite Russian player Anastasia will realize that!!
Oct 23rd, 2004, 01:24 PM
All have weaknesses, and it also depends how the non-Russians fare.
Nastya very nearly got it this year, but she missed the boat. Elena nad Sveta are closer. But Masha has the tools to do it if she improves her consistency.
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Mike Schmidt | |
Third baseman | |
Born: Dayton, Ohio | September 27, 1949 |
Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
September 12, 1972 for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 28, 1989 for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .267 |
Hits | 2,234 |
Home runs | 548 |
Runs batted in | 1,595 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Induction | 1995 |
Vote | 96.5% (first ballot) |
Mike Schmidt | |
Third baseman | |
Born: Dayton, Ohio | September 27, 1949 |
Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
September 12, 1972 for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 28, 1989 for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .267 |
Hits | 2,234 |
Home runs | 548 |
Runs batted in | 1,595 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Induction | 1995 |
Vote | 96.5% (first ballot) |
Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949) is an American baseball third baseman who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. Schmidt was a twelve-time All-Star and three-time National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and he was known for his combination of power hitting and strong defense: as a hitter, he compiled 548 home runs and 1,595 runs batted in (RBIs), and led the NL in home runs eight times and in RBIs four times; as a fielder, Schmidt won the Gold Glove Award ten times. Schmidt was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 and is considered one of the greatest third baseman in baseball history.[1][2][3]
Schmidt had an unusual batting stance, turning his back somewhat to the pitcher and shaking his rear end while waiting for the pitch. By standing far back in the batter's box, he made it impossible to jam him by pitching inside. Schmidt was one of the best athletes of his time; teammate Pete Rose once said, "To have his body, I'd trade him mine and my wife's, and I'd throw in some cash."[4]
Upon graduation from Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1967, Schmidt attended Ohio University in Athens, where he joined Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.[5] Schmidt led the Ohio Bobcats baseball team to the College World Series in 1970,[6] and was drafted by the Phillies in the second round of the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft with the 30th overall pick.
On June 11, 1971, he was signed by scout Tony Lucadello, who had followed him since Little League Baseball.[7] Six days later, Schmidt made his professional debut in an exhibition game between the Phillies and the Reading Phillies in Reading. Schmidt played the whole game at shortstop for the Phillies and hit a game-winning home run against Reading.[8] Along with shortstop and third base, Schmidt also played some second base in the minors.
Schmidt spent two seasons in the Phillies' farm system, where he batted .263 with 34 home runs and 122 runs batted in. He received a September call-up to the Phillies in 1972, and made his major league debut against the New York Mets on September 12.[9] Four days later, Schmidt ended Montreal Expos pitcher Balor Moore's streak of 25 scoreless innings pitched with his first career home run.[10]
Following the 1972 season, the Phillies dealt third baseman Don Money to the Milwaukee Brewers to open a spot for Schmidt on their infield. While Schmidt batted only .196 with 136 strikeouts his first full season, he demonstrated his power potential with 18 home runs.
Schmidt's batting average climbed to .282 in the next year, 1974, and he won the first of his twelve All-Star nods.[11] On June 10, Schmidt hit a ball off of Houston Astros' pitcher Claude Osteen that hit a public address speaker suspended 117 feet above and 329 feet away from home plate in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The ball then fell to the field, and by the Astrodome's ground rules, it remained in play. Schmidt was held to a single, and the runners on first and second each advanced just one base. It is believed that had it not hit the speaker, the ball would have carried beyond 500 feet.[12] For the season, Schmidt finished sixth in National League Most Valuable Player balloting as he batted .282 with 116 RBIs and a league leading 36 home runs to help the Phillies avoid a last place finish in the National League East for the first time since 1970. His 404 assists in 1974 remains a record for third basemen. He also filled in at shortstop and first base.
Schmidt's batting average hovered below .200 through the month of May 1975. Solid months of July and August saw his average rise to .249 by the end of the season as he led the league in home runs for the second year in a row with 38. Schmidt started the 1976 season off by hitting twelve home runs in Philadelphia's first fifteen games, including four in one game on April 17,[13] a feat accomplished only 16 times in the history of baseball. For the season, Schmidt drove in 107 runs, and led the league in home runs for the third year in a row (38), and won his first of ten Gold Gloves to lead the Phillies to their first division crown since division play started in 1969.
The Phillies captured the NL east crown three years in a row, however, they were swept by Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" in 1976, and lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1977 and 1978. On December 5, 1978, the Phillies signed Pete Rose as a free agent, temporarily making Rose the highest-paid athlete in team sports when they signed him to a four-year, $3.2-million contract. With Rose on board, the Phillies were early favorites to repeat as division winners in 1979. Instead, the Phillies finished the season at 84-78, and in fourth place in NL East. For his part, Schmidt broke the club record for home runs in a season with 45, eclipsing Chuck Klein's 43 hit in 1929.
On October 3, 1980, the Phillies went into Montreal tied with the Expos for first place in the NL East. With a sacrifice fly in the first, and a solo home run in the sixth, Schmidt led the Phillies to a 2-1 victory to capture first place.[14] A day later, Schmidt hit his 48th home run of the season in the 11th inning to give the Phillies the 6-4 extra innings victory over the Expos, and clinch the division.[15] His 48 home runs broke his own team record, and led the National League by a margin of thirteen over his nearest competitor (His home run mark would stand for 26 years until first baseman and 2006 National League MVP Ryan Howard hit 58 in 2006). Coupled with a league leading 121 RBIs, Schmidt was a unanimous choice for the National League's Most Valuable Player Award.
The Phillies defeated the Houston Astros in the 1980 National League Championship Series[16] to reach the World Series for the third time in franchise history. Though Schmidt had just a career .191 post-season batting average with no home runs and five RBIs, his bat came alive in the 1980 World Series, hitting two homers and driving in seven runs against the Kansas City Royals to earn him the World Series MVP Award. Following the World Series, Schmidt and four of his Phillies teammates appeared on Family Feud for one week in 1980. He, Larry Bowa, Garry Maddox, Dick Ruthven and Del Unser took on five members of the Kansas City Royals: Dennis Leonard, Dan Quisenberry, Paul Splittorff, John Wathan and Willie Wilson.
Schmidt's best season may have been the strike shortened 1981 season. His 31 home runs were seven more than anyone else in the league. He also led the NL in runs scored, RBIs, total bases and walks, and set personal highs in batting average, on-base average and slugging average. He won his second consecutive MVP award, this time with 96% of the vote.
The Phillies led the NL East by 3.5 games when the 1981 Major League Baseball strike hit. As a result, the Phillies were named NL East champions for the first half of the season, however, they lost to the second half champion Montreal Expos in the 1981 National League Division Series.
In 1983, in celebration of the team's 100th anniversary, Schmidt was voted by fans the greatest player in the history of the franchise. That year, he led the league in home runs for the sixth time in his career to lead the Phillies back to the post season. Schmidt led his team with a .467 batting average and scored five runs as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1983 National League Championship Series. It was, however, a much different story against the Baltimore Orioles in the 1983 World Series. The Phillies were held to a .195 team batting average; Schmidt went just 1-for-20 with a single.
Following the 1983 season, the Phillies dealt Pete Rose to the Montreal Expos. Tim Corcoran and Len Matuszek platooned at first in 1984, however, neither provided to the offensive spark Rose did. In 1985, Schmidt was moved to first base from late May through the end of the season with Rick Schu assuming third base duties. The Phillies finished with a record below .500 for the first time since 1974.
In 1986, the Phillies moved outfielder Von Hayes to first base and shifted Schmidt back to his natural position. He responded by winning his third MVP award, a record for third basemen,[17] with a league leading 37 home runs and 119 RBIs.
Trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 at Three Rivers Stadium on April 18, 1987, Schmidt hit his career 500th home run, a three run shot off of Don Robinson to win the game, 8-6.[18]
Injuries to Schmidt's rotator cuff caused him to miss the last month and a half of the 1988 season. He returned healthy for the 1989 season, however, after a poor start, Schmidt suddenly chose to announce his retirement in San Diego, on May 29. Although he typically demonstrated little emotion on the field (and was known as "Captain Cool" by many in Philadelphia sports circles), Schmidt surprised many with an emotional, and occasionally tearful, retirement speech. His last game was May 28, 1989, against the San Francisco Giants.[19]
Despite his own perceived subpar start and subsequent retirement on May 29th, fans once again voted Schmidt to be the starting third basemen for the NL All-Star team. He decided not to play, but he did participate in the game's opening ceremony.[20]
Games | PA | AB | Runs | Hits | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | Avg. | Slg. | OBP | OPS | Fld% |
2,404 | 10,062 | 8,352 | 1,506 | 2,234 | 408 | 59 | 548 | 1,595 | 174 | 1,507 | 1,883 | .267 | .527 | .380 | .908 | .961 |
Over his career Schmidt set a vast array of hitting and fielding records. In addition to his MVP Awards, Schmidt won ten Gold Gloves, led the league in home runs eight times, in RBIs four times, OPS five times, and walks four times. He was named to twelve All-Star teams. He is the Phillies all-time leader in games played, at-bats, plate appearances, runs scored, home runs, RBI, walks, strikeouts, total bases, runs created, sacrifice flies, outs, Adj. Batting Runs, Adj. Batting Wins, Extra Base Hits, Times On Base, and Power-Speed number.
Schmidt's 548 home runs are the most ever hit by a player who spent his entire career with just one team.
Mike Schmidt's number 20 was retired by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1990. |
Schmidt opted, at first, to pursue a more private lifestyle after his career, rather than to become a manager or coach. He has written a number of articles on baseball for CBS and regularly participates in charity golf tournaments.
The Sporting News named Schmidt "The Player of the Decade" of the 1980s, in their January 29th, 1990 issue.
His uniform number 20 was retired by the Phillies during the 1990 season.
In 1991, he and Nolan Ryan were inducted into the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum's Hall of Excellence (established in 1988), thereby becoming only the second and third MLB players inducted into the Hall.
In 1995, Schmidt was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum with what was then the fourth highest percentage ever, 96.52%.[21] (Nolan Ryan and George Brett surpassed his percentage in 1999).
In 1999, he ranked number 28 on The Sporting News's list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players,[22] the highest-ranking third baseman, and the highest-ranking player whose career began after 1967. Later that year, he was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.
Schmidt was honored with a statue outside the third-base gate at Citizens Bank Park in 2004.
On September 27, 2006, Schmidt was announced as the Phillies "DHL Hometown Hero", beating-out Steve Carlton, Richie Ashburn, Robin Roberts and Chuck Klein.
Schmidt has publicly expressed his thoughts on various baseball controversies. He has been a vocal advocate for the reinstatement of Pete Rose to baseball. In July 2005, he appeared on Bob Costas' HBO show Costas Now to discuss steroids, and said, "Let me go out on a limb and say that if I had played during that era I would have taken steroids... We all have these things we deal with in life, and I'm surely not going to sit here and say to you guys, 'I wouldn't have done that.'" In his 2006 book, Clearing the Bases: Juiced Players, Monster Salaries, Sham Records, and a Hall of Famer's Search for the Soul of Baseball, he somewhat recanted that statement, saying that he understood the desire to get a competitive advantage even though he could not condone breaking the rules to do so.
In 2002, Schmidt was hired by the Phillies to work for several weeks as a hitting coach each Spring training. In October 2003, Schmidt was named the manager of the Phillies' Single A Florida State League affiliate, the Clearwater Threshers. He managed them for just the 2004 season, then resigned. In 2009, he served as third base coach for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
In 2001, Schmidt began sponsoring an annual fishing tournament known as the Mike Schmidt Winner's Circle Invitational at Old Bahama Bay in West End, Grand Bahama Island. The first event raised $27,000, and has since raised over $1.5 million for cystic fibrosis.[23]
In 2008, Schmidt released a wine called Mike Schmidt 548 Zinfandel, a reference to his 548 career home runs, with proceeds also going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.[24]
Schmidt spent one season (1990) as a color analyst with the Phillies broadcast team on the now-defunct PRISM network, where he was known to be very candid and honest. Starting with the 2014 season, Schmidt serves as a color analyst for the Phillies' Sunday home games on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.[25]
On March 16, 2014, Schmidt disclosed that he battled stage-3 melanoma cancer during the summer of 2013, but that he is now cancer-free.[26]


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I was watching Supernatural the other day. And then it occurred to me – it's been 10 years! 10!!!
That's some marriages! Relationships! Jobs! In fact some marriages/relationships/jobs last a lot less.
So instead of being all like – OH NOES what am I doing with my time! And OH NOES where did the time go! I have decided to take on a more hm relaxed approach? Because you know… yes I might have been watching Supernatural for 10 years. And while it might not be all "PENNY IS MY CONSTANT"…
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- Bobby dying.
- Bobby coming back as a ghost.
- Dean going to Hell.
- Dean coming back from Hell.
- Sam going all evil and sh*t.
- Angels exist.
- Lucifer escapes from Hell.
- Cas becomes human.
- Cas becomes an angel again.
- Cas's head explodes. (sorry, had to include this)
- Sam loses his soul.
- Cas goes all evil and sh*t, thinks he is God.
- Cas comes to his senses.
- Leviathans try to turn humans into a food source.
- Dean goes to Purgatory.
- Dean comes back from Purgatory.
- Metatron chucks the angels out of Heaven.
- Sam gets possessed by an angel.
- Sam gets unpossessed by an angel.
- Dean takes on the Mark of Cain.
- Dean turns into a demon.
- Dean goes all evil and sh*t, becomes BFFs with Crowley.
- Dean turns into a normal Dean again.
And that's where we are at ladies and gents.
The thing is sometimes I do need to remind myself it's just a show. Because I can't help but feel bad for the Winchesters. Good Lord, have they been dealt a shitty hand! Everyone near and dear to them keep dropping like flies. The monsters want to kill/eat/blow them up/drag them to hell. Sh*t just happens. ALL. THE. FREAKING. TIME. And Dean eating all that burgers can't be good for him.
And them I'm all like…
But after 10 years I guess I am invested


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