'HSM3' looks to repeat b.o. performance

October 30, 2008 The Weinstein Co.'s R-rated comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" seems to be tracking well enough in prerelease surveys of prospective patrons to produce an opening in the teen millions. Directed by Kevin Smith, "Zack and Miri" stars Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks, with executives hoping cast talk-show stumping will help boost their film's opening haul. "Molly" appears to be the most disadvantaged by the holiday's costumed diversions, but Freestyle chief Mark Borde said he has his fingers crossed that the Halloween hex won't hit the horror film too severely.

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