The superhero effort of 'The Avengers' starring Chris Evans, left, as Capt. America and Robert Downey Jr. as Ironman, wasn't enough to help Hollywood as a whole meet the expectations set for summer film attendance or revenues. 'The Avengers' took in $618 million in the United States, making it the top film of the season.
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The superhero effort of 'The Avengers' starring Chris Evans, left, as Capt. America and Robert Downey Jr. as Ironman, wasn't enough to help Hollywood as a whole meet the expectations set for summer film attendance or revenues. 'The Avengers' took in $618 million in the United States, making it the top film of the season.

Summer: More fizzle than sizzle at movies

By David Germain
The Associated Press

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LOS ANGELES – 
Studio executives expected their biggest summer ever this year as they loaded their lineup with huge action movies and superhero franchises.

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