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'Enchanted' re-casts spell

Disney's family fantasy "Enchanted" ruled the domestic boxoffice for a second consecutive session, grossing an estimated $17 million during the latest weekend.

'Compass' plots course to No. 1

From the time New Line acquired rights to the "His Dark Materials" series, there has been talk that the resulting film "The Golden Compass" could launch a lucrative franchise for the mini-major.

'Compass' off course at $26 mil

New Line's family adventure "The Golden Compass" opened considerably south of expectations this weekend with $26.1 million in domestic boxoffice.

Surely, a 'Legend' of the late fall

The question of whether Warner Bros.' "I Am Legend" can become the stuff of boxoffice lore might hinge in part on whether the Will Smith starrer plays big on giant screens.

Domestic product leads to Mexico b.o. record

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico expects to see an all-time high in boxoffice receipts this year, driven partly by a dramatic increase in market share for domestic fare.

U.S. films beat locals at Canadian b.o.

TORONTO -- Home-grown Canadian films suffered in 2007 as boxoffice for Hollywood movies rebounded at the local multiplex, according to figures from Telefilm Canada.

Where there's a Will, there's a $76.5 million way

Warner Bros.' Will Smith starrer "I Am Legend" opened famously indeed this weekend, ringing up an estimated $76.5 million in estimated domestic boxoffice to notch Smith's -- and even December's -- best-ever bow.

Loads of 'Treasure' under the tree

Five wide openers boasting solid appeal in one or more audience demographics are set to unspool. One of those has "monster hit" written all over it.

Cage finds more boxoffice gold with 'Treasure' debut

Disney's action sequel "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" booked a lucrative place at the top of the domestic boxoffice, opening with an estimated $65 million during the five-day yuletide frame. Warner Bros.' "I Am Legend" was second in the frame, grossing $47.5 million.

Beasties crash Christmas boxoffice blowout

Those darn aliens and predators upset the boxoffice hierarchy established during the weekend before Christmas. Bowing on Dec. 25, Fox's "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" took the third-place slot.