This blog post is a little bit different to my others but, still interesting and quite amusing! I think it is safe to say that the cinema makes a perfect date night or a time to enjoy with friends or family, eating lots of popcorn and snacks to your heart’s content. But I bet you have never wondered how many tickets your favourite film sold, and I think you will be surprised at some of the statistics. Some of the figures are so high, that I don’t know how cinema ticket printing companies coped! I know you can download tickets on your phone however, back in the day you couldn’t, so some of these films will have had millions and millions of paper tickets sold. Even now, I think sometimes it is nice to get a paper copy of your ticket, just as a memento, to remind you of your favourite film or perfect first date. (If you would like to find out more about a company that supplies the cinema industry, click here) All the films listed are based on the number of worldwide tickets sold (estimated), to show you how popular they are. By the end of this post, you might want to watch a few tonight! 20. Ben-Hur (1959) In 20th place, we have Ben-Hur which is one of the older films on the list. In all honesty, I had never heard of this film before but, it has an 8.1 IMDb score so it must be good! Based on religion and a Jewish Prince, this film sold around 168,912,299 tickets, showing how popular the cinema was 63 years ago! 19. Frozen II (2019) I am not sure how this one beat the first Frozen but, Frozen II sold 176,850,423 tickets. Perhaps, Frozen became more popular long after it first came out but, personally I prefer the original. 18. Jurassic Park (1993) Now, here’s a classic, Jurassic Park. This film sold 177,902,123 tickets worldwide and continues to be popular with all the sequels. You may even spot one of the newer remakes later on in the list. 17. Furious 7 (2015) Part of a 10-series film franchise, Furious 7 is the number 7th film out of Fast & Furious. I don’t know how they made it to 10 films, as I think some of them are hit or miss but, Furious 7 sold 198,258,291 tickets, perhaps due to Paul Walker’s last appearance. 16. One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) The next Disney film on the list is 101 Dalmatians, selling around 199,800,000 tickets. 15. Jurassic World (2015) I bet you guessed after my hint before, the next top-selling film is Jurassic World, starring Chris Pratt as the Dinosaur whisperer. I have heard mixed opinions about the different Jurassic remakes but for my part, I like them all. The first Jurassic World sold 206,287,527 tickets, which is our first break into the 200million! 14. The Exorcist (1973) This is for all you horror fans out there, The Exorcist generated around 214,900,000 tickets, which I think is a staggering amount for a scary film. 13. The Lion King (2019) This one might be a bit controversial as it is a live-action remake but, the new Lion King sold around 227,007,950 tickets. However, this is probably due to the fact that the original was made in 1994 and cinemas are more popular now. 12. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Again, another controversial result is The Force Awakens, part of the Star Wars saga. I think all of you who love Star Wars will have mixed opinions about which is your favourite, but apparently, The Force Awakens sold the highest amount of tickets (so far on the list), selling around 239,302,923. 11. Jaws (1975) One of the first revolutionary films about sharks, Jaws raked in 242,800,800 tickets. 10. Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Halfway down the list, at number 10 is Doctor Zhivago, a romantic classic that received 248,200,000 box office tickets. 9. The Ten Commandments (1956) Another religious American film is The Ten Commandments, which came out a few years earlier than Ben-Hur. This sold even more tickets, at an estimate of 262,000,000. 8. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Now, I was waiting for one of these to appear, even though I may be biased as a Marvel lover. Infinity War sold around 264,351,167 tickets and was the first epic film as part of the Avengers finale. 7. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) The childhood classic E.T. accumulated 276,700,000 tickets! 6. The Sound of Music (1965) One of the most popular musicals on the planet is The Sound of Music, starring the beautiful Julie Andrews. This film sold around 283,300,000, which is very good going for a musical as I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea. 5. Gone with the Wind (1939) The oldest film on the list is Gone with the Wind, a classic love affair film that was incredibly popular when it first came out. Considering it was in the cinema over 80 years ago, this film sold 285,660,086 tickets! 4. Avatar (2009) Now, making our way into the top places, in 4th position is Avatar, which can you believe came out over 10 years ago! Avatar is our first film that goes beyond the 300 million mark, selling 322,172,898 tickets. 3. Star Wars (1977) In third place is the original Star Wars, racking in a whopping 338,400,000 tickets, which I am not surprised about. 2. Avengers: Endgame (2019) The second film to the Avengers finale is Endgame, which gave me goosebumps when I watched it at the cinema. Endgame sold the second highest amount of tickets in the world, at 351,491,996! 1. Titanic (1997) Finally in 1st position is Titanic, which out of all the films ever made, sold the most amount of box office tickets. With leading characters, Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo Di Caprio), are people no one will ever forget. Titanic almost reaches 400million tickets, with an estimated known ticket sale of 382,921,055. Imagine printing out that many tickets! I hope you have enjoyed this blog post, even when writing and doing the research myself, I am fascinated and shocked by some of the numbers. I think it is so interesting to see how many people love the cinema and still do. Have you spotted your favourite film? Or one that you would now like to watch? https://bpcuk.com/
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It is now coming to the end of the holiday season, with people winding down for the wintery festive months. However, as much as we love the Halloween and Christmas festivities, I bet you’re all thinking about or planning that next sunny holiday abroad. Perhaps you already have one booked or are even going on a winter break. Whether you’re going on holiday or not, I have a question for you, do you use digital transport tickets or paper transport tickets? I know that this is quite a random question to ask but, I am genuinely curious! I am not biased, I use one or the other depending on the mode of transport or what mood I am in but, I know for some, they are one way or other. My mum, for example, prints out everything, from the actual ticket, boarding documentation, proof of payment, etc., and yet others will simply download an e-ticket using a QR code on their phone. Despite the growing popularity of digital tickets and receipts, there are many who prefer physical documentation, click here. There are benefits to using both of these, which I am going to discuss in this blog post. I might even end up converting your travelling habits! All travel companies have started to offer both digital and paper tickets, including big names such as Trainline and Easy Jet. So let’s get into it… Paper Transport Tickets Advantages
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Digital Tickets
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Are You Going to Change Your Travelling Habits? In all honesty, it seems that having both an e-ticket and a printed ticket might be more beneficial, to have a second one as a backup in case something goes wrong. I hope you have enjoyed this post, perhaps now you will think more about the way you travel (or not). Find a transport ticket supplier here! If you are like me and love a good shopping trip, then you will most likely end up with a load of receipts at the end of the day. I know digital receipts are becoming more popular however, there is just something about them that I don’t like, probably because I’ll be bombarded with a load of marketing emails after I provide my details. Personally, I like to stick to paper receipts. Unfortunately, like many other things in the world, even paper receipts can have their downfalls. Receipts are generally made out of thermal paper, that usually contains a chemical called BPA. There are numerous companies that manufacture BPA-free products, click here. What is BPA? BPA is short for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical which is added to many products including containers, hygiene products and food. It’s used to harden polycarbonate plastics and make epoxy resin. Why is BPA Bad? There’s a reason why companies have started switching to BPA-free products, research has suggested the chemical can be detrimental to our health, it’s an endocrine disrupter which interferes with our body’s natural hormones. It can seep into food or drink from the packaging and pose a range of health threats:
The good news for us paper lovers is that in January 2020, the use of BPA in thermal paper rolls was banned in the UK, which means you have nothing to worry about, and you can use BPA-free paper rolls as freely as you want. (This is your sign to shop till you drop!) However, BPA is still used in a range of products that you might want to look out for. The Research
BPA is very controversial within the packaging industry, there have been discussions on whether countries should ban it entirely due to the potential negative affects it can cause. Some research that has been done on the chemical includes:
This list is a selection of only a few of the studies that have been carried out on BPA. Some studies disagree with BPA being harmful and is not currently banned in the UK in other products due to it being deemed to be safe in small doses. However, there’s enough evidence for us to want to be safe rather than sorry. What Products Contain BPA? There are a lot of products which contain BPA that you probably use in your day-to-day life, these are just some of them:
How Do I Minimise My Exposure to BPA? If you’re worried about BPA, there’s a few things you can do to minimise your exposure to the chemical.
Share Your Thoughts Do you think BPA is bad for our health or is it OK in small doses? Let me know in the comments if you actively try and avoid BPA or if you don’t and why. Resources / Further Reading: |
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