http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/movies/marvels-the-avengers-top-box-office-record.html?smid=pl-share‘Avengers’ Vanquish Box-Office Rivals By BROOKS BARNES Published: May 6, 2012 “The Avengers” took in about $200.3 million over the weekend, in a strong start to the summer movie season.