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March 16, 2008

'Horton' is a hit

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"Horton Hears a Who!" trampled the box office this weekend, netting $45 million.

The animated film, based on Dr. Seuss' best-selling children's book, trounced the competition — No. 2 film "10,000 B.C." earned just $16.4 million.

Here's the full breakdown, per Media By Numbers:
1. "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", $45.1 million.

2. "10,000 B.C.," $16.4 million.

3. "Never Back Down," $8.6 million.

4. "College Road Trip," $7.9 million.

5. "Vantage Point," $5.4 million.

6. "The Bank Job," $4.9 million.

7. "Doomsday," $4.7 million.

8. "Semi-Pro," $3 million.

9. "The Other Boleyn Girl," $2.9 million.

10. "The Spiderwick Chronicles," $2.4 million.

— Korin

March 9, 2008

"10,000 B.C." kills at the box office

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Well, color us surprised!

Despite horrible reviews, "10,000 B.C." and "College Road Trip" led the box office this weekend. "10,000 B.C." took the top slot, netting $37.5 million, while "Road Trip" snagged $14 million.

Here's the full breakdown, per Media By Numbers:

1. "10,000 B.C.," $35.7 million.

2. "College Road Trip," $14 million.

3. "Vantage Point," $7.5 million.

4. "Semi-Pro," $5.8 million.

5. "The Bank Job," $5.7 million.

6. "The Spiderwick Chronicles," $4.8 million.

7. "The Other Boleyn Girl," $4 million.

8. "Jumper," $3.8 million.

9. "Step Up 2 the Streets," $3 million.

10. "Fool's Gold," $2.8 million.

— Korin

March 2, 2008

'Semi-Pro' takes the box office

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Despite weak ticket sales, Will Ferrell's "Semi-Pro" leaped to the top of the box office this weekend.

Alas, after a whirlwind press tour, "The Other Boleyn Girl," starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, debuted at No. 4.

Here's the breakdown of the top ten, per Media By Numbers:

1. "Semi-Pro," $15.3 million.

2. "Vantage Point," $13 million.

3. "Spiderwick Chronicles," $8.8 million.

4. "The Other Boleyn Girl," $8.3 million

5. "Jumper," $7.6 million.

6. "Step Up 2 The Streets," $5.7 million.

7. "Fool's Gold," $4.7 million.

8. "Penelope," $4 million.

9. "No Country For Old Men," $4 million.

10. "Juno," $3.4 million.

— Korin

January 6, 2008

"National Treasure" finds box office gold

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"National Treasure: Book of Secrets" snagged the top slot at the box office this weekend — for the third week in a row.

The Nicolas Cage-starring sequel bested "I Am Legend" and "Juno," which is slotted to become Fox Searchlight's biggest release ever.

Surprisingly enough, the poorly-reviewed "Alvin and the Chipmunks" did well at No. 4, landing just behind "Juno."

Here's the breakdown, per Media by Numbers:

1. "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," $20.2 million.

2. "I Am Legend," $16.4 million.

3. "Juno," $16.2 million.

4. "Alvin and the Chipmunks," $16 million.

5. "One Missed Call," $13.5 million.

6. "Charlie Wilson's War," $8.2 million.

7. "P.S. I Love You," $8 million.

8. "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep," $6.3 million.

9. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," $5.4 million.

10. "Atonement," $5.1 million.

— Korin

December 16, 2007

Will Smith: Back on top

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He's back, baby! Will Smith's "I Am Legend" won the box office this weekend with a $76.5 million debut — the biggest December opening ever, according to Media by Numbers.

Despite receiving horrible reviews, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" opened with $45 million. "The Golden Compass" took a nose dive to the No. 3 slot with $9 million.

Here's the full breakdown:

1. "I Am Legend," $76.5 million.

2. "Alvin and the Chipmunks," $45 million.

3. "The Golden Compass," $9 million.

4. "Enchanted," $6 million.

5. "No Country for Old Men," $3 million.

6. "The Perfect Holiday," $2.97 million.

7. "Fred Claus," $2.3 million.

8. "This Christmas," $2.3 million.

9. "Atonement," $1.85 million.

10. "August Rush," $1.8 million.

— Korin

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